Riches of mercy to men in misery, or, Certain excellent treatises concerning the dignity…

It was the commendation of Abraham's servant that he would not eat nor drink till he had done his Masters business, and declared his message. When we have business of the Lords to do, it is a sign of diligence to do it speedily. Why is that noted in the servant of Abraham? Is it not for our learning? These four things therefore are to be observed.

It was the commendation of Abrahams servant that he would not eat nor drink till he had done his Masters business, and declared his message. When we have business of the Lords to do, it is a sign of diligence to do it speedily. Why is that noted in the servant of Abraham? Is it not for our learning? These four things therefore are to be observed.

Now to apply this. If this be a thing that the Lord ¹looks for at our hands, that we render according to the mercies received: Then let every one of us, consider whether we have answered this expectation of the Lord or no? Among men there is nothing so grievous as when their expectation is crossed. When a man expects a thing from his Wife, or his Friend or his Child, and receives not according to that expectation, there can be nothing more grievous. When we answer not the Lords expectation, it causeth his wrath to be kindled.²

Now to apply this. If this be a thing that the Lord ¹looks for at our hands, that we render according to the mercies received: Then let every one of us, consider whether we have answered this expectation of the Lord or no? Among men there is nothing so grevious as when their expectation is crossed. When a man expects a thing from his Wife, or his Friend or his Child, and receives not according to that expectation, there can be nothing more grievous. When we answer not the Lords expectation, it causeth his wrath to be kindled.²