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Prototypes, or, The primary precedent presidents out of the book of Genesis showing, the…Prototypes, or, The primarie precedent presidents out of the booke of Genesis shewing, the…
Prototypes, or, The primary precedent presidents out of the book of Genesis showing, the [brace] good and bad things [brace] they did and had practically applied to our information and reformation / by that faithful and painful preacher of Gods word William Whately ... ; together with Mr. Whately's life and death ; published by Mr. Edward Leigh and Mr. Henry Scudder, who were appointed by the author to peruse his manuscripts, and printed by his own copy.Prototypes, or, The primarie precedent presidents out of the booke of Genesis shewing, the [brace] good and bad things [brace] they did and had practically applied to our information and reformation / by that faithfull and painefull preacher of Gods word William Whately ... ; together with Mr. Whatelyes life and death ; published by Mr. Edward Leigh and Mr. Henry Scudder, who were appointed by the authour to peruse his manuscripts, and printed by his owne coppy.
London: printed by G.M. for Edward Langham book-seller, 1640London: printed by G.M. for Edvvard Langham booke-seller, 1640
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And those whom God hath been pleased to deal so graciously with, let them heartily and constantly praise him, labouring to make all crosses seem nothing to them in comparison of this benefit. Say, though I be poor, despised, afflicted, yet God hath given me some faith and some holiness, and begun to sanctify and will preserve me in this estate to life eternal. What cause have I to be discouraged at crosses; to make one truly godly, though they be not without their faults, is the worthiest of all mercies. In Heaven the Saints rejoice in God, and are not interrupted in his service, by remembrance of former afflictions, we one earth should labour so to be glad in hope of that eternal weight of glory, that neither feeling of present miseries nor fear of future, should much hinder us therein.
And those whom God hath beene pleased to deale so graciously with, let them heartily and constantly praise him, labouring to make all crosses seeme nothing to them in comparison of this benefit. Say, though I bee poore, despised, afflicted, yet God hath given mee some faith and some holinesse, and begun to sanctifie and will preserve me in this estate to life eternall. What cause have I to be discouraged at crosses; to make one truely godly, though they be not without their faults, is the worthiest of all mercies. In Heaven the Saints rejoyce in God, and are not interrupted in his service, by remembrance of former afflictions, we one earth should labour so to be glad in hope of that eternall weight of glory, that neither feeling of present miseries nor feare of future, should much hinder us therein.
Secondly, Sarah had a godly husband,1 and did partake with him of his riches, honours, credit and all the good things which he enjoyed. This is a great favour to a wife, if she be married to a good and holy man, and a man also of convenient estate and good esteem, that she may be comforted by his goodness, showing it self in good carriage towards him, and may taste the sweetness of his good and of his credit. To have an yoke-fellow that can patiently bear with ones wants, that is diligent and trusty, and so provideth for his family that nothing is wanting to her self and family, that lives in so good repute as she for his sake is better respected; in a word, such a one as is a comfort and credit to her, a saviour of his body as indeed the husband should be, is a singular benefit. She hath a great blessing that hath such a husband, and must not forget to be much and often thankful, yea though in some things he may be faulty, to the hurting, and hazarding, and bringing crosses both upon himself and her, as twice Abraham did though an excellent man. Take notice of his favour, and learn to be careful in doing your duties, so much the rather, because your husbands be virtuous.