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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.
Twas said of Caesar, that he received not his wounds from the swords of enemies, but from the hands of friends, that is, from trusting in them.
Twas said of Caesar, that hee received not his wounds from the swords of enemies, but from the hands of friends, that is, from trusting in them.
Ah! How many young men have been wounded, yea, slain by trusting to their own understanding, their own abilities. Twas an excellent saying of Austin (in te stas, et non stas) he that stands upon his own strength shall never stand. A Creature if like a single drop left to it self, it spends and wastes it self presently, but if like a drop in the fountain and Ocean of being, it hath abundance of security.
Ah! Young men, Young men, 1if you will needs be leaning, then lean upon precious Promises, ⟨p. 181⟩lean upon the rock that is higher than your selves, lean upon the Lord Jesus Christ as John did, who was the youngest of all the Disciples, and the most beloved of all the Disciples. 2John leaned much, and Christ loved him much. O lean upon Christs wisdom for direction, lean upon his power for protection, 3lean upon (his Purse) his fullness for Provision, lean upon his eye for approbation, lean upon his righteousness for justification, lean upon his blood for remission, lean upon his merits for salvation. As the young Vine without her wall to support her, will fall and sink: So will you young men without Christ puts under his everlasting arms to support you, and uphold you; therefore above all leanings, lean upon him, by leaning on him you will engage him; by leaning on him you will gain more honour than you can give; by leaning on him, you