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

3. This knowledge doth greatly adorn and beautify the Soul. It is a considerable part of the soul's perfection, Col. 3.10. The Image of God is said to consist as in righteousness and true holiness, so likewise in knowledge. How full of it was Adam in Paradise? And how full of it are Angels in Heaven? The more men know of God, the more like they are to him; and the more they resemble him, the more beautiful and perfect they are. You count a clear eye not only useful to the body, but a piece of beauty in it. Light in the mind is an ornament to the Soul, as well as a help. Saints in Heaven that are most perfect, are most knowing; and the fullness of their knowledge is a great part of their perfection.

3. This knowledg doth greatly adorn and beautifie the Soul. It is a considerable part of the soul's perfection, Col. 3.10. The Image of God is said to consist as in righteousness and true holiness, so likewise in knowledg. How full of it was Adam in Paridise? And how full of it are Angels in Heaven? The more men know of God, the more like they are to him; and the more they resemble him, the more beautiful and perfect they are. You count a clear eye not only useful to the body, but a piece of beauty in it. Light in the mind is an ornament to the Soul, as well as a help. Saints in Heaven that are most perfect, are most knowing; and the fulness of their knowledg is a great part of their perfection.

4. It is a most becoming thing, most suitable to you as Christians, suitable to your new nature, your new state, your Spiritual relations and Spiritual privileges. It ill becomes them, who are called into Gods marvellous light, 1 Pet. 2.9. Who are the children of Light, Eph. 5.8. and the children of him who is the Father of Lights,