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

And now we are at shore, and nothing ¹remains save matter of Practise. God forbid these things should be written or read in vain. We can but reach the ear or eye. He that hath his Pulpit in Heaven, can teach the heart. The real profit and comfort of the poor Husbandman I design, O disappoint not me, deceive not your selves, […] not God. These truths will help either to mend or end you.

ANd now we are at shore, and nothing ¹remains save matter of Practise. God forbid these things should be written or read in vain. We can but reach the ear or eye. He that hath his Pulpit in Heaven, can teach the heart. The real profit and comfort of the poor Husbandman I design, O disappoint not me, deceive not your selves, 〈…〉 not God. These truths will help either to mend or end you.

1. 1The Conclusion.

Let the Lawfulness of this Calling satisfy you. Though it be painful yet it's lawful, and see you use it lawfully. The Law is good and so is Husbandry, if a man use it lawfully. God hath made it lawful, do not by your abuse make it sinful.

Let the Lawfulness of this Calling satisfie you. Though it be painful yet it's lawful, and see you use it lawfully. The Law is good and so is Husbandry, if a man use it lawfully. God hath made it lawfull, do not by your abuse make it sinful.

Let the Excellencies of it refresh you; you have your Difficulties, and you have you Dignities, and God hath set the one against the other. A Christian Husbandman is better than a Pagan King. Bless the Lord therefore, that though thy life be full of pains, yet thy