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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.
On the other side, Churlishness, Bitterness, Testiness, and such other Vices, which are contrary to this Virtue, alienate mens minds from them; yea, and exasperate them against them.
On the other side, Churlishness, Bitterness, Testiness, and such other Vices, which are contrary to this Vertue, alienate mens minds from them; yea, and exasperate them against them.
But withal take notice, that this courtesy and gentleness must neither make thee an Hypocrite, and Dissembler, nor over-familiar with thy Inferiors, especially such as are in subjection under thee. For Gods Image, which all Superiors carry, must be respected ⟨p. 143⟩of them, and accordingly must they carry themselves.
But withal take notice, that this courtesie and gentleness must neither make thee an Hypocrite, and Dissembler, nor over-familiar with thy Inferiours, especially such as are in subjection under thee. For Gods Image, which all Superiours carry, must be respected ⟨p. 143⟩of them, and accordingly must they carry themselves.
Nor yet must this make any over-remiss in reproving Offenders; for so would this comely Virtue be turned into an hurtful and dangerous Vice: indeed it serveth to sweeten reproofs, that they may be better accepted. Be courteous to all, but beware of connivance, much more of compliance with evil men in their sins. Let not pretence of being courteous, draw thee aside to be vicious.
Nor yet must this make any over-remiss in reproving Offenders; for so would this comely Vertue be turned into an hurtful and dangerous Vice: indeed it serveth to sweeten reproofs, that they may be better accepted. Be courteous to all, but beware of connivence, much more of compliance with evil men in their sins. Let not pretence of being courteous, draw thee aside to be vicious.