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Husbandry spiritualized, or, The heavenly use of earthly things consisting of many pleasant observations,…
Husbandry spiritualized, or, The heavenly use of earthly things consisting of many pleasant observations, pertinent applications, and serious reflections and each chapter concluded with a divine and suitable poem : directing husband-men to the most excellent improvements of their common employments : whereunto is added ... several choice occasional meditations / by John Flavell.Husbandry spiritualized, or, The heavenly use of earthly things consisting of many pleasant observations, pertinent applications, and serious reflections and each chapter concluded with a divine and suitable poem : directing husband-men to the most excellent improvements of their common imployments : whereunto is added ... several choice occasional meditations / by John Flavell.
London : Printed and are to be sold by Robert Boulter, l674
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The Poem.
Men can't be quiet till they be assured That their estate is good, and well secured. To able Counsel they their Deed submit Entreating them with care to examine it ⟨p. 231⟩Fearing some clause an enemy may wrest, Or find a flaw; whereby he may devest Them, and their children. O who can but see How wise men in their generation be!1 But do they1 equal cares fears express About their everlasting happiness? In spiritual things 'twould grieve ones heart to see What2 careless fools; these careful men can be. They act like men of common sense bereaven, Secure their Lands; and they'll trust God for heaven. How many cases ave you to submit, To Lawyers judgments?3 Ministers may sit From week to week, and yet not see the face Of one that brings a soul concerning Case. Yea, which is worse; how seldom do you cry To God for counsel?4 or beg him to try You• heart•; and strictest inquisition make Into your state, discover your mistake.
MEn can't be quiet till they be assur'd That their estate is good, and well secur'd. To able Counsel they their Deed submit Intreating them with care t'examine it