Certain select cases resolved specially tending to the right ordering of the heart, that…

Your thoughts I know, are not likely to produce the same effects: although you have the same efficient: and because you say your peace is hereby disturbed by ignorance, as not knowing what to do in the midst of these Civill actions and these religious thoughts, I conceive that two thin•• are to be sadly considered of, for the cure of them.

Your thoughts I know, are not likely to produce the same effects: although you have the same efficient: and because you say your peace is hereby disturbed by ignorance, as not knowing what to doe in the midst of these Civill actions and these religious thoughts, I conceive that two thin•• are to be sadly considered of, for the cure of them.

First how to know when such religious pious thoughts come from Gods spirit,¹ and when from the devil transforming himself into an Angel of light, or from a well-melted stirring conscience, yet blind. For when you know they come from Gods spirit, you are bound to nourish them; but when not, you are bound not to embrace nor comply with them. Secondly, learn how your soul is to behave and carry it ⟨p. 5⟩self in Civill employments: For when you see how you do, and may honour God in following them, your spirit will not be so unquiet, if at any time you embrace not the suggestions of the other.

First how to know when such religious pious thoughts come from Gods spirit,¹ and when from the devill transforming himself into an Angell of light, or from a well-melted stirring conscience, yet blind. For when you know they come from Gods spirit, you are bound to nourish them; but when not, you are bound not to embrace nor comply with them. Secondly, learn how your soul is to behave and carry it ⟨p. 5⟩