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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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Watch against sin, against all sin. The Gardiner doth not only watch over his Flowers, to water and cherish them, but also watcheth all weeds, to pluck and root them up. Take heed lest there be any root of bitterness; Epiphanius tells us, when a dead corps was carried by any of the Israelites houses, they used to shut their doors and windows, intimating that men must be watchful against the sent and infection of sin•; Its in vain for a Captain to guard one gate of a Castle, to prevent the enemies entering there, if he leave another open, when the whole Fort is beleaguered, and surrounded with mortal enemies.
Watch against sin, against all sin. The Gardiner doth not onely watch over his Flowers, to water and cherish them, but also watcheth all weeds, to pluck and root them up. Take heed lest there be any root of bitterness; Epiphanius tells us, when a dead corps was carried by any of the Israelites houses, they used to shut their doors and windows, intimating that men must be watchful against the sent and infection of sin•; Its in vain for a Captain to guard one gate of a Castle, to prevent the enemies entring there, if he leave another open, when the whole Fort is beleagured, and surrounded with mortal enemies.
Watch especially against thine own sin. If a man have many wounds, whereof one is more dangerous then the rest, being near a vital part, though he will be mindful and careful of all, yet he will have a special care of that which is most dangerous; A Christian must watch against all sin, all soul-diseases, but principally against his own sin; that disease which is most dangerous; as a wise Governor will have a special eye upon that particular person in his Garrison, whom he knoweth to be a Traitor.
Watch especially against thine own sin. If a man have many wounds, whereof one is more dangerous then the rest, being near a vital part, though he will be mindful and careful of all, yet he will have a special care of that which is most dangerous; A Christian must watch against all sin, all soul-diseases, but principally against his own sin; that disease which is most dangerous; as a wise Governour will have a special eye upon that particular person in his Garrison, whom he knoweth to be a Traytour.