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The husbandmans calling showing the excellencies, temptations, graces, duties &c. of the Christian husbandmanThe husbandmans calling shewing the excellencies, temptations, graces, duties &c. of the Christian husbandman
The husbandmans calling showing the excellencies, temptations, graces, duties &c. of the Christian husbandman : being the substance of XII sermons preached to a country congregation / by Richard Steele.The husbandmans calling shewing the excellencies, temptations, graces, duties &c. of the Christian husbandman : being the substance of XII sermons preached to a country congregation / by Richard Steele.
London: printed by M.S., 1668
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.
Nay, the Husbandman that's apt to learn learns something from all his furniture. H•s bridle teaches him the need he hath of temperance and wisdom. The spur shows him him the need he hath of afflictions now and then. The shaking of his whip preaches to him the benefit of divine threatenings. And the ease and use he hath with this creature, shows the care and goodness of his Creator to him.
Nay, the Husbandman that's apt to learn learns something from all his furniture. H•s bridle teaches him the need he hath of temperance and wisdome. The spur shews him him the need he hath of afflictions now and then. The shaking of his whip preaches to him the benefit of divine threatnings. And the ease and use he hath with this creature, shewes the care and goodness of his Creatour to him.
4. The Fourth Lesson the Husbandman learns from his Flocks, is, from the Sheep. And from them,
1. He learns Meekness. He sees the meekness of his Saviour, and may learn meekness for himself. For Christ, Isa. 53.7. As a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not […] mouth. You see how patiently the sheep Part• with her fleece, when you call for it: Christ's life was his fleece, and as meekly did he part therewith. You see the innocency, mildness, and usefulness of your Lambs: Behold, the Lamb of God, he was far more. The Lamb hath no armour but patience in the midst of Wolves, and so was Christ brought as a Lamb to the slaughter: yet he was a Lamb without blemish,