A practical exposition of the X. Commandments with a resolution of several momentous questions…A practical exposition of the X. Commandements with a resolution of several momentous questions…

The 1. is the liberty that is taken by all sorts of persons in respect of meat; as if only appetite or lust were their rule, which may be seen in that excessive and superfluous vanity which is in feasting, wherein that is sensually spent, which might be usefully employed, and often they that are most prodig •l and profuse that way, are least in charity; and if they may pamper their own flesh, or get the name of Good-fellows and good House-keepers, though it be to such as have no need, and though there be nothing or very little allowed for the supply of the necessities of the Saints, or of others, and much more with-held that way then is meet, yet they think all is well.

The 1. is the liberty that is taken by all sorts of persons in respect of meat; as if only appetite or lust were their rule, vvhich may be seen in that excessive and superfluous vanity which is in feasting, wherein that is sensually spent, which might be usefully imployed, and often they that are most prodig •l and profuse that way, are least in charity; and if they may pamper their own flesh, or get the name of Good-fellovvs and good House-keepers, though it be to such as have no need, and though there be nothing or very little allovved for the supply of the necessities of the Saints, or of others, and much more vvith-held that vvay then is meet, yet they think all is vvell.

2. There is your tippling, though ye drink not drunk, your four hours (as ye call them) this drinking, as ordinarily used, is certainly not for strength, and therefore as is clear, Eccles. 10.16, 17. by the opposition there, it must be for drunkenness. If many men were put to search in this particular, it would be found that there is more expended on these in the year, then is bestowed in charitable uses; more time taken up in them, then in religiou • duties, and more inclination to attend them, then to hear sermons; men cannot come abroad for this end, they cannot shift their business without hurt, but for their company they can do both: