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A discourse of the building, nature, excellency, and government of the house of God…
A discourse of the building, nature, excellency, and government of the house of God With counsels and directions to the inhabitants thereof. By John Bunyan of Bedford.
London : printed, and are to be sold by George Larkin, at the Two Swans without Bishopsgate, 1688
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.
A froward Spirit suits with Self-denial, With taking up the Cross, and every Trial, As Cats and Dogs, together by the Ears; As scornful men do suit with Frumps and Jeers.
A froward Spirit suits with Self-denial, With taking up the Cross, and ev'ry Tryal, As Cats and Dogs, together by the Ears; As scornful men do suit with Frumps and Jears.
Meek as a Lamb, mute as a Fish, is brave; When Anger boils, and Passions vent do crave.
Meek as a Lamb, mute as a Fish, is brave; When Anger boyls, and Passions vent do crave.
The meek God will in Paths of Judgment guide, Good shall the meek eat, and be satisfied; The Lord will lift the meek to highest Station, Will Beautify the meek with his Salvation: ⟨p. 39⟩The meek are blest, the Earth they shall inherit The meek is better than the proud in Spirit.
The meek God will in Paths of Judgment guide, Good shall the meek eat, and be satisfi'd; The Lord will lift the meek to highest Station, Will Beautify the meek with his Salvation: ⟨p. 39⟩The meek are blest, the Earth they shall inheri• The meek is better than the proud in Spirit.