The sovereign and final happiness of man with the effectual means to obtain itThe soveraign and final happiness of man with the effectual means to obtain it

2. The Fancy has a marvellous force upon the sensitive Appetite, that eagerly desires what is represented as pleasant, though the enlightened Mind sees through the Temptation, and knows 'tis a mere Dream that brings neither solid nor durable Joy. One in a Fever is pleased by imagining Fountains and Streams though he knows that imaginary Waters cannot quench his Thirst, nor afford the least real Refreshment. ⟨p. 170⟩Now the sensitive Appetite being inflamed by the Fancy, imparts a contagious Fire to the Will, and that induces the Mind, either to concur with it, and palliate the deceit, and to judge favourably according to its Inclinations, or makes it slack or remiss in its Office, diverting the Thoughts from what might control the Appetite, or if the Understanding still contradicts yet 'tis in so cold and speculative a manner, that the Law of the Members rebels against the Superior Light, and is too strong for the Law of the Mind, and that Saying is verified, Video meliora probóque Deteriora sequor. I see what is worthy to be chosen, but pursue what is to be abhorred. Thus miserably weak are the rational guiding Powers in Man since his Fall, thus imperious and violent the brutish Faculties. In short, illusion and concupiscence are the principal causes why the most noble and divine Good is undervalued and rejected in comparison of inferior transitory Vanities. O the cheap Damnation of beguiled Souls! ⟨p. 171⟩A Mess of Pottage was more valuable to Esau, than the Birth-right that had annexed to it the Regal and Priestly Dignity. Unwise and unhappy Wretches! that follow lying Vanities, and forsake their own Mercies.

2. The Fancy has a marvellous force upon the sensitive Appetite, that eagerly desires what is represented as pleasant, though the enlightned Mind sees through the Temptation, and knows 'tis a meer Dream that brings neither solid nor durable Joy. One in a Feaver is pleased by imagining Fountains and Streams though he knows that imaginary Waters cannot quench his Thirst, nor afford the least real Refreshment. ⟨p. 170⟩Now the sensitive Appetite being inflam'd by the Fancy, imparts a contagious Fire to the Will, and that induces the Mind, either to concur with it, and palliate the deceit, and to judge favourably according to its Inclinations, or makes it slack or remiss in its Office, diverting the Thoughts from what might controul the Appetite, or if the Understanding still contradicts yet 'tis in so cold and speculative a manner, that the Law of the Members rebels against the Superior Light, and is too strong for the Law of the Mind, and that Saying is verified, Video meliora probóque Deteriora sequor. I see what is worthy to be chosen, but pursue what is to be abhorr'd. Thus miserably weak are the rational guiding Powers in Man since his Fall, thus imperious and violent the brutish Faculties. In short, illusion and concupiscence are the principal causes why the most noble and divine Good is undervalued and rejected in comparison of inferior transitory Vanities. O the cheap Damnation of beguiled Souls!