A27107:764
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.
Thirdly, From good and costly fapparel; that as the abuse of these puffs us up with pride; so the laying aside their lawful use may witness our humility. And to this end in ancient times they used (especially in public Fasts) to putg on Sackcloth, or other course Apparel. The Equity hereof still remaineth; especially in public Fasts, at what time to come into the Assembly with starched Bands, crisped Hair, brave Apparel, and decked with Flowers or Perfumes, argueth a Soul that is neither humble before God, nor ever knew the true use of so holy an exercise.
Thirdly, From good and costly fapparel; that as the abuse of these puffs us up with pride; so the laying aside their lawful use may witness our humility. And to this end in ancient times they used (especially in publick Fasts) to putg on Sackcloth, or other course Apparel. The Equity hereof still remaineth; especially in publick Fasts, at what time to come into the Assembly with starched Bands, crisped Hair, brave Apparel, and decked with Flowers or Perfumes, argueth a Soul that is neither humble before God, nor ever knew the true use of so holy an exercise.
- fExod. 33. 5, 6.
- gF••th. 4. 1, 2. J•h. 3. 5, 6. Joel 1. 13. M•t. 11. 21.