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Gospel-conversation
Gospel-conversation: wherein is showed, I. How the conversation of believers must be above what could be by the light of nature. II. Beyond those that lived under the law. III. And suitable to what truths the Gospel holds forth. By Jeremiah Burroughs, preacher of the Gospel to Stepney and Cripplegate, London. Being the third book published by Thomas Goodwin, William Greenhil, Sydrach Simpson, Philip Nigh, William Bridge, John Yates, William Adderly.Gospel-conversation: wherein is shewed, I. How the conversation of believers must be above what could be by the light of nature. II. Beyond those that lived under the law. III. And suitable to what truths the Gospel holds forth. By Jeremiah Burroughs, preacher of the Gospel to Stepney and Criplegate, London. Being the third book published by Thomas Goodwyn, William Greenhil, Sydrach Simpson, Philip Nye, William Bridge, John Yates, William Adderly.
London: printed by Peter Cole, 1650
GOSPEL Conversation. › THE MISERY OF THOSE MEN THAT HAVE THEIR PORTION IN THIS LIFE.
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3. Do not envy at any wicked men for their portion. I remember a story that I have heard of a poor Soldier, ⟨p. 350⟩that was condemned to die, merely for taking a bunch of Grapes from a Vine; for there was a strict Law, that whosoever should take anything from that place they went thorough, should die for it; and he had taken a bunch of Grapes, and he was condemned to die, and as he went to Execution, he went eating of the bunch of Grapes, and some came to him, and said, Thou should 'st think of somewhat else: he answered, I beseech you Sirs, do not envy me my Grapes, they will cost me dear. So may I say of all the men of the world, we have no need to envy them for any thing they have, it will cost them very dear. And lastly.
3. Do not envy at any wicked men for their portion. I remember a story that I have heard of a poor Souldier, ⟨p. 350⟩that was condemned to die, meerly for taking a bunch of Grapes from a Vine; for there was a strict Law, that whosoever should take anything from that place they went thorough, should die for it; and he had taken a bunch of Grapes, and he was condemned to die, and as he went to Execution, he went eating of the bunch of Grapes, and some came to him, and said, Thou should 'st think of somewhat else: he answered, I beseech you Sirs, do not envie me my Grapes, they will cost me dear. So may I say of all the men of the world, we have no need to envie them for any thing they have, it will cost them very dear. And lastly.
4. Do you live like such as God hath not put off with the Portion of this world? Manifest it in your conversations, that you look for higher and better things, than the things of this world, show they are but slight in your eyes: Zebulun and Naphtali did jeopard their lives, they did look upon their lives as little worth for that cause: So look upon your estates as despicable, be willing to improve them all for the public good, in a public cause, yea, to jeopard not Estates only, but your Names, your Liberties, and your Lives; and those that shall do so, those whom God hath given hearts to do so amongst you, perhaps some of you may look upon them, as men in a sad condition, Oh such a man in such a place, is looked upon, and he is like to be undone, if not his life in danger; but such a one that shall out of a good principle be willing to venture his life and estate, and appear in a good Cause, that man shall be most honoured, and looked upon as the most happy man of all; and indeed herein he shows himself to be a man that looks for an higher portion than these things here: as those in