A supplement to The Morning-exercise at Cripple-Gate, or, Several more cases of conscience practically…

5. Constant without alteration; even until he present his Church a glorious Church without spot or wrinkle, ver. 27. many a weary day hath he, and many an unkind put off; yet he doth not cast her off. Here is a copy for Husbands. They must not for every fault repent their bargain, and curse the time of their meeting; they must not be meditating a¹ change upon any dislike, but bear and forbear; and overcome evil with good.

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6. His is an active and fruitful Love; for ver. 29. he nourisheth and cherisheth his Church. His poor Church is always wanting, he supplies her; she is in trouble, he protects her; she is ready to sink, but he awakes to save her. Such must be an Husbands Love. He must spare no cost, no pains to do his Wife good; she now leans only upon him, he must not fail her; she hath left all her friends for him, he must not leave her: She hath a^(r) succession of many infirmities; pains, and perils, he must nourish her; no Nurse like a good Husband; he must cherish her, no Cordial, or Comforter like a wise and loving Husband. Thus the Husband must love his Wife, as Christ loveth his Church. And again.

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