The sum of sacred divinity briefly & methodically propoundedThe summe of sacred diuinitie briefly & methodically propounded

First, In gentleness of nature, or a harmless mind. The contrary whereof is, the using of any of GODS ⟨p. 192⟩Creatures hardly, even the poor beast: A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast, saith SOLOMON, ^fbut the mercies of the wicked or cruel. The Law ^gof God that saith, If thou find a Birds Nest in the way, in any Tree or on the ground, whether they be young or Eggs, thou shalt not take the Dam with the young; was grounded upon this equity, to forbid a hard and unmerciful heart.

First, In gentlenesse of nature, or a harmelesse minde. The contrary whereof is, the vsing of any of GODS ⟨p. 192⟩Creatures hardly, euen the poore beast: A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast, saith SALOMON, ^fbut the mercies of the wicked or cruell. The Law ^gof God that saith, If thou find a Birds Nest in the way, in any Tree or on the ground, whether they be young or Egges, thou shalt not take the Damme with the young; was grounded vpon this equitie, to forbid a hard and vnmercifull heart.

1. fPro. 20. 10.
2. gDeut. 22. 6.

Secondly, In a peaceable disposition, He