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The works of George Swinnock, M.A
The works of George Swinnock, M.A. containing these several treatises ...
London: printed by J.B. for Tho. Parkhurst, 1665
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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.
CHAP. X. Means whereby Christians may exercise themselves to Godliness; A constant watchfulness, Frequent Meditation of Death, Daily performance of •aored Duties.
CHAP. X. Means whereby Christians may exercise themselves to Godliness; A constant wat•hfulness, Frequent Meditation of Death, Daily performance of •aored Duties.
Fourthly, If thou wouldst exercise thy self to Godliness, Watch over thy self continually: This spiritual watchfulness is the Main-guard of the soul, which if once called off, we lye open to the shot of every enemy. This, like one of the Nethinim, must stand continually Porter at the door of our hearts, Gods Temple, to keep out whatsoever i• unclean Watchfulness is a diligent observation ⟨p. 735⟩of our selves in all things, and at all times, that we may please God always. He that watcheth hath his eyes in his head, according to the wise mans phrase, and seeth (as the Chinese say of themselves) with both eyes. David expresseth it fitly, I said I will take heed to my ways, Psa. 39.1. i. e. I will ponder my paths, and consider where I set my feet, lest I should tread awry. Without this wariness there is no safe walking. Secure Laish is made a prey to their enemies; and the secure soul is made a prey to his spiritual adversaries, Judges 19.9,10