The zealous Christian taking heavenThe zealovs Christian taking heaven

Use. 1 1 This will reprove several sorts of persons. Out of this Quiver I may draw ten arrows of reproof, that may pierce into the hearts of ten several sorts of men.

Use. 1 1 This will reprove severall sorts of persons. Out of this Quiver I may draw ten arrowes of reproof, that may pierce into the hearts of ten severall sorts of men.

Reproof 1 1 It reproves those who are violent in the ways of sin, that put forth themselves ⟨p. 18⟩to the utmost, and draw out their strength in ways of wickedness: that like those in Jerem. 8. 6. that turn to their course, as the hearse rusheth into the battle; as an horse that ¹is so fierce in the war that he rusheth into it without fear of danger: So the Spirit of God setteth forth the wickedness of mens hearts; by nature they rush into sin, not considering what they do, as the horse. See what Job saith concerning the horse, Job 39. 19. Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder? 20. Canst thou make him afraid as a grass-hopper, the glory of his nostrils is terrible. 21. He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength, he goeth on to meet the armed men. 22. He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted, neither turneth he back from the sword. Verse 25. He saith among the trumpets, Aha, Aha, and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains and shooting. Even in this manner do wicked men rush into wickedness; no fear, nor wit can restrain them; no dangers, nor threatenings either from God or man can keep them in. Jerem. 2. 23. They are as a swift ²