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The young man's guide through the wilderness of this world to the heavenly Canaan…
The young man's guide through the wilderness of this world to the heavenly Canaan showing him how to carry himself Christian-like in the whole course of his life / by Tho. Gouge ...The young man's guide through the wilderness of this world to the heavenly Canaan shewing him how to carry himself Christian-like in the whole course of his life / by Tho. Gouge ...
London: printed by S. and B.G. for Nevil Simmons, 1676
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
CHAP. XXVI. Showeth wherein a peaceable Disposition consisteth.
CHAP. XXVI. Sheweth wherein a peaceable Disposition consisteth.
I. BE peaceable towards all. Rom. 12. 18. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Those two phrases, if it •e possible; and, as much as lieth in you, though they may seem limitations of the duty, yet they are also amplifications thereof: and show, that there must be nothing wanting in our endeavours▪, but our utmost ability must be put forth in following after peace. A peaceable Disposition consisteth in these eight things.
I. BE peaceable towards all. Rom. 12. 18. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Those two phrases, if it •e possible; and, as much as lieth in you, though they may seem limitations of the duty, yet they are also amplifications thereof: and shew, that there must be nothing wanting in our endeavours▪, but our utmost ability must be put forth in following after peace. A peaceable Disposition consisteth in these eight things.
1. In a backwardness to give offence unto others. A man of a peaceable disposition will forbear all provoking language, and carriage, or whatsoever may stir up others unto wrath. I confess too many Young Men are like unto the troubled Sea, continually casting forth the foam of passion and fury: but he who hath peace in his heart, will show it in his words and actions.