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Apples of gold for young men and women, and a crown of glory for…Apples of gold for young men and vvomen, and a crown of glory for…
Apples of gold for young men and women, and a crown of glory for old men and women. Or, The happiness of being good betimes, and the honour of being an old disciple Clearly and fully discovered, and closely, and faithfully applied. Also the young mans objections answered, and the old mans doubts resolved. By Thomas Brooks preacher of the gospel at Margarets new Fishstreet-hill.Apples of gold for young men and vvomen, and a crown of glory for old men and women. Or, The happiness of being good betimes, and the honour of being an old disciple Clearly and fully discovered, and closely, and faithfully applyed. Also the young mans objections answered, and the old mans doubts resolved. By Thomas Brooks preacher of the gospel at Margarets new Fishstreet-hill.
London: printed by R.I. for John Hancock, 1657
THE Young-Mans Duty AND EXCELLENCY. › Good Couns to Young men
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.
This Counsel wise Solomon gives to his son (or the young men in his time) My son forget not my Law, 1but let thy heart keep my Commandments: Trust in the Lord with all thy heart, and lean not to thy own understanding.
This Counsell wise Solomon gives to his son (or the young men in his time) My sonne forget not my Law, 1but let thy heart keep my Commandements: Trust in the Lord with all thy heart, and lean not to thy own understanding.
- 1Prov. 3.1.5 Lean not, is a Metaphor from an old or sick man leaning on his staff, &c.
Youth is the age of folly, of vain-hopes, and over-grown confidence. Ah! how wise might ⟨p. 178⟩many have been; had they not been too early wise in their own opinion.
Rehoboams young Counsellors proved the overthrow of his Kingdom. Tis brave for youth in all things to be discreet and sober minded. Three virtues they say are prime ornaments of youth, modesty, silence, and obedience.
Rehoboams young Counsellors proved the overthrow of his Kingdome. Tis brave for youth in all things to bee discreet and sober minded. Three vertues they say are prime ornaments of youth, modesty, silence, and obedience.