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In general, concerning humility, the Apostle Peters phrase is much to be noted: he saith, we should clothe our selves with humility: which notes both the great measure of it, it should cover all our actions, and also the continuance of it. When we go amongst men, we should stir up our hearts, and fashion our selves to express his grace, and not dare to be seen without humility, ¹no more then we would be seen without our clothes. Humility hides our nakedness, and pride and passion lay it open to the view and contempt of others.

In generall, concerning humility, the Apostle Peters phrase is much to be noted: he saith, we should clothe our selues with humilitie: which notes both the great measure of it, it should couer all our actions, and also the continuance of it. When we goe amongst men, we should stirre vp our hearts, and fashion our selues to expresse his grace, and not dare to be seene without humilitie, ¹no more then wee would be seene without our clothes. Humilitie hides our nakednesse, and pride and passion lay it open to the view and contempt of others.

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Secondly, neither is humility all that is required to make our ¹conversation without offence or provocation; but we must also carry our selves discreetly; and to this end there are these excellent ⟨p. 577⟩Rules.

Secondly, neither is humility all that is required to make our ¹conuersation without offence or prouocation; but wee must also carry our selues discreetly; and to this end there are these excellent