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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.
IV. The Fourth Rule for the Husbandman 1in his Calling, is, Use the world as not abusing it. It is the counsel of the Holy Ghost, 1 Cor. 7.31.
IV. THe Fourth Rule for the Husbandman 1in his Calling, is, Vse the world as not abusing it. It is the counsel of the Holy Ghost, 1 Cor. 7.31.
- 1Use the World as not abusing it.
1. You must but Use the world. It is the 1School-mens distinction, Uti & Frui, and Augustine's, before them. The chief good that's to be enjoyed, all other things are only to be used. And this must the Husbandman learn, if God do graciously give him much, that he is not only a treasurer to lay up, but a Steward to lay out for God. You must know, that the world is a place that you must lodge ⟨p. 250⟩in for a night, not live in for ever. And when you are on the road, you respect your lodging only for your journey, not on the contrary. Alas Sirs, Your being here is only a Lease, not a Free-hold. This is not your Best, for it is defiled; yonder above the stars, is your everlasting Rest: There you shall sit down and enjoy, and drink your heart-fulls of endless joys. And then,
1. You must but Vse the world. It is the 1