A27107:459
The practice of piety directing a Christian how to walk, that he may please…
The practice of piety directing a Christian how to walk, that he may please God / amplified by the author
London: printed for Edward Brewster, 1695
No title page in the transcription: set from the catalogue record.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
8. The more others commend thee for an excellent act,1 be thou the more humble in thine own thoughts. Affect not the vain praises of men: the blessed Virgin was troubled when she was truly praised of an Angel. They shall be praised of Angels in heaven, who have eschewed the praises of Men on Earth. Neither needest thou praise thy self; deal but uprightly,* others will do that for thee. Be not thou curious to know other mens doings, but rather be careful that no man know any ill dealings by thee.
8. The more others commend thee for an excellent act,1 be thou the more humble in thine own thoughts. Affect not the vain praises of men: the blessed Virgin was troubled when she was truly praised of an Angel. They shall be praised of Angels in heaven, who have eschew'd the praises of Men on Earth. Neither need'st thou praise thy self; deal but uprightly,* others will do that for thee. Be not thou curious to know other mens doings, but rather be careful that no man know any ill dealings by thee.
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- *Psal. 49. 18.
9. Esteem no sin little, for the curse of God is due to the least; and the least would have damned thee, had not the Son of God died for thee. Bewail therefore the misery of thine own state: and as occasion is ministered