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First, there is much mixture of much inward sadness, many damps of heart; in the midst of laughter the heart is sad. Ambrose hath a notable expression for this, Thou seest, says he, the wicked mans feasting, but question with his conscience, does not that stink more filthily then any sepulchre? thou seest his joy, his lustiness, thou wonderest at the abundance of his riches, children; but look within, and see the wounds, the strokes of his soul, the sadness of his heart.

First, there is much mixture of much inward sadness, many damps of heart; in the midst of laughter the heart is sad. Ambrose hath a notable expression for this, Thou seest, says he, the wicked mans feasting, but question with his conscience, does not that stink more filthily then any sepulchre? thou seest his joy, his lustiness, thou wondrest at the abundance of his riches, children; but look within, and see the wounds, the strokes of his soul, the sadness of his heart.

Secondly, they keep out better delights then themselves: There is an opposition between them and ¹spiritual delights. Those who long after the onions ²of Egypt, cannot taste the spiritual Manna: Divine comfort is a delicate thing, says Bernard, and it is not given to him that admits any other.

Secondly, they keep out better delights then themselves: There is an opposition between them and ¹spiritual delights. Those who long after the onyons ²of Egypt, cannot taste the spiritual Manna: Divine comfort is a delicate thing, says Bernard, and it is not given to him that admits any other.

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