The works of George Swinnock, M.A

Name: The works of George Swinnock, M.A
Author: George Swinnock

The works of George Swinnock, M.A. containing these several treatises ...

George Swinnock 1627–1673London: printed by J.B. for Tho. Parkhurst, 1665

[42], 877, [7] p. · 271k words · Wing S6264 · ESTC R7231

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Chapter 12: Means whereby Christians may exercise themselves to Godliness; An humble frame; Suppress…Chapter 12: Means whereby Christians may exercise themselves to Godliness; An humble frame; Suppres…

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The humble Christian is nearer God then others, and so must needs thrive above others; though God beholdeth the proud afar off, he dwelleth in the humble heart. The lowly Christian is most lovely in his eye, and shall have most of his company. God appeared to Moses, not in a lofty Cedar, but in a low, mean, •bject bush. If he that walketh with wise men becomes wise, and is the better for such good company; what good doth the humble Christian get by walking with his God?

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Pride is like the Remora to a ship, which will arrest it under full sail; hinder the Saint in his heavenly passage, when he is making the greatest speed. its like those weeds which are of so poisonous a nature, that they will suffer no good herbs to grow near them. The servant that hath been trusted and honoured by his Lord, if he prove a Thief, and steal from his Lord, provokes him to take his stock out of his hands, and to trust him no longer. The proud man steals from God, and robs him of that glory which is due to him; and therefore its no marvel if he deny to trust such an unfaithful servant with any more spiritual riches.

Pride is like the Remora to a ship, which will arrest it under full sail; hinder the Saint in his heavenly passage, when he is making the greatest speed. its like those weeds which are of so poisonous a nature, that they will suffer no good hearbs to grow near them. The servant that hath been trusted and honoured by his Lord, if he prove a Theif, and steal from his Lord, provokes him to take his stock out of his hands, and to trust him no longer. The proud man steals from God, and robs him of that glory which is due to him; and therefore its no marvail if he deny to trust such an unfaithful servant with any more spiritual riches.

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'Tis the empty Barrel that makes the greatest sound. The poor women that have nothing but a few Matches, or Pins, or Band-strings, or Thread-laces; the men that have only a few Brooms, or some Small-coal, or Roots, make a great stir, and loud noise about the City, and would have every

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