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

SECT. II.¹

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II. The Second Rule for the Husbandman ¹in his Calling, is, Submit unto Providence. Be convinced that there is a Supreme Providence, that directs and orders all and every event in the world, and be satisfied therein, as that which is best for you, Psal. 115.3. Our God is in the Heavens, he hath done whatsoever he pleased. Read more in the Book of Gods Providence, and less in the books of mens Prognostications. And this I do purposely instance in, because the common use of these books is most foolish and fallible; for how can One of them tell the whole Nation of rain such and such a day, when there is usually rain in one Country, and fair weather in another the same day? Besides, the Lord doth very often alter the Scene of these things, either upon the prayers of his people, or the sins of his enemies. Hence that Challenge, Isa. 47.13. Let now the Astrologers, the Star-gazers, the monthly Prognosticators stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee. And this was spoken to the Chaldeans, the best in those Arts in all the world. And yet there is a good use to be made of them for signs and seasons, and days, and years; but as to any certain foretelling of weathers or other events that depend on casual or voluntary causes, they are matters ⟨p. 245⟩