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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.
2 It hath robbed them of their son-ship, and of sons have made them slaves.
3 It hath robbed them of their friendship, 1and made them enemies.
- 1Well did one of the fathers call Pride and Vain-glory the sweet spoiler of spiritual excellencies, and a pleasant thiefWell did one of the fathers call Pride and Vain-glory the sweet spoiler of spiritual excellencies, and a pleasant theif
4 It hath robbed them of their communion and fellowship with Father, Son, and Spirit, and made them Strangers and Aliens.
5 It hath robbed them of their glory, and made them vile and miserable. It hath robbed many a nation of the Gospel, and many a parish of many a happy guide; and many a Christian of the favour of God, the joys of the spirit, and the Peace of Conscience.