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A plain and familiar exposition of the eleventh and twelfth chapters of the Proverbs…A plaine and familiar exposition of the eleuenth and twelfth chapters of the Prouerbes…
A plain and familiar exposition of the eleventh and twelfth chapters of the Proverbs of SolomonA plaine and familiar exposition of the eleuenth and twelfth chapters of the Prouerbes of Salomon
London: printed by Felix Kyngston for Henry Sharpe, 1607London: printed by Felix Kyngston for Henrie Sharpe, 1607
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Verse 27. He that diligently seeketh good, shall get favour: but he that seeketh evil, it shall come to him.
Verse 27. He that diligently seeketh good, shall get fauour: but he that seeketh euill, it shall come to him.
Doct. HE that seeketh carefully with an upright heart to benefit those among whom he liveth, in any good manner, taketh the best way to win the hearts of the people: and is like to have the hearts of good men knit unto him, and certain to obtain and enjoy Gods favour and loving kindness. And he that plotteth, or practiseth mischief against others, of all others shall be most hurt thereby himself.
Doct. HE that seeketh carefully with an vpright heart to benefit those among whom he liueth, in any good manner, taketh the best way to win the hearts of the people: and is like to haue the hearts of good men knit vnto him, and certaine to obtaine and inioy Gods fauour and louing kindnesse. And he that plotteth, or practiseth mischiefe against others, of all others shall be most hurt thereby himselfe.
He that would be well thought of, must not only wish well but endeavour to do good to his brethren. To bear good affection ⟨p. 95⟩to mankind, but especially to Gods Church and people is a thing pleasing to God, and godly men; but men see not the affection to be good, further then it is manifested by effects: and God seeth that affection not to be good, which is void of a working vigour and fruitfulness. By what steps did Nehemiah ascend to that estimation which is had of him, in the Church in the Scriptures, and in Gods own presence now in heaven? He inquired of the state of his brethren, he mourned for them, he fasted for them, he prayed to God for them, he spake to the King for them, he undertook a journey for them, he was endangered, he was reproached, he was traduced and all for their sakes. And therefore it an was effectual petition which he offered to God: Remember me O my God in