Irenicum, to the lovers of truth and peace heart-divisions opened in the causes and…

The stupidness of our hearts is such, as we do not make our brethren's case, who suffer the rage of these wars, our own; But we for the present having some more liberty then formerly, we are lifted up, and in the pride of our hearts push at our brethren, and smite our fellow-servants: If the dogs be at a little distance from us, though we even hear the cries of our brethren who are worried by them, yet we foolishly bless our selves in our present ease, enjoyments, and hopes, as if our ⟨p. 111⟩flesh must be spared, our estates, our liberties and enjoyments must be continued, yea raised, whatsoever becomes of others. Oh sinful vain spirits, befooled and hardened with their pride!

The stupidness of our hearts is such, as we do not make our brethrens case, who suffer the rage of these wars, our owne; But we for the present having some more liberty then formerly, we are lifted up, and in the pride of our hearts push at our brethren, and smite our fellow-servants: If the dogges be at a little distance from us, though we even heare the cryes of our brethren who are worried by them, yet we foolishly blesse our selves in our present ease, enjoyments, and hopes, as if our ⟨p. 111⟩flesh must be spared, our estates, our liberties and enjoyments must be continued, yea raised, whatsoever becomes of others. Oh sinfull vaine spirits, befooled and hardned with their pride!

But what are the several workings of pride that make such a stir in the world?¹

But what are the severall workings of pride that make such a stir in the world?¹

1. 1The several workings of pride causing divisions.