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The vanity of this mortal life, or, Of man, considered only in his present…
The vanity of this mortal life, or, Of man, considered only in his present mortal state by J. Howe ...
London: printed by A. Maxwell for Sa. Gellibrand, 1673
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.
Which rule if we strictly observe, and apply it to the present case, we shall rarely meet with any temporal concern that ought to move us much: both for the littleness of such things themselves, and that we have so unspeakably greater things in our view and design.
In conformity therefore to our so great Expectation, we ought more particularly to watch and repress our inclinations, appetites, and affections towards each several ⟨p. 98⟩sort and kind of objects which time and this present state hath within the confines of it. As,
In con•ormity therefore to our so great Expectation, we ought more particularly to watch and repress our inclinations, appetites, and affections towards each several ⟨p. 98⟩sort and kind of objects which time and this present state hath within the confines of it. As,
How contemptuously should we look upon that empty vanity of being rich? How coldly and carelessly should we pursue; how unconcernedly should we lose any thing that might entitle us to that Name?
How contemptuously should we look upon that empty vanity of being rich? How coldly and carelesly should we pursue; how unconcern'dly should we lose any thing that might intitle us to that Name?