The works of George Swinnock, M.A

On the other side, if our affections are tempestuous, and rise too high, they threaten to overturn both our selves and our Neighbours. A passionate man, is like the torrid zone, too hot for any to deal with him, or to dwell near him. The work therefore of meekness, is to keep the affections within their bounds; so to moderate this fire, that it may warm, not flame out to burn it self and others. He that is inebriated with passion, is unfit for any action; like Samsons Foxes, he scattereth fire-bands abroad to the hurt of all that are near him. Alexander in his anger flies upon his best friend; ⟨p. 44⟩Parmenio himself must perish by that Wild-fire; Catos best Emperor was he qui potuit imperare affectus, that could keep his own passions in subjection. When one said he was a wise King, that was kind to his friends, and sharp to his enemies; another said, He was a wiser Prince, that could retain his Friends in love, and make his enemies like them. The Spirit of God gives us a mark to know a wise and noble man by; Who is a wise man, and endued with knowledge amongst you? Let him show out of a good conversation, his works with meekness of wisdom, Jam. 3. 13.

On the other side, if our affections are tempestuous, and rise too high, they threaten to overturn both our selves and our Neighbours. A passionate man, is like the torrid zone, too hot for any to deal with him, or to dwel neer him. The work therefore of meekness, is to keep the affections within their bounds; so to moderate this fire, that it may warm, not flame out to burn it self and others. He that is inebriated with passion, is unfit for any action; like Sampsons Foxes, he scattereth fire-bands abroad to the hurt of all that are neer him. Alexander in his anger flies upon his best friend; ⟨p. 44⟩Parmenio himself must perish by that Wild-fire; Catos best Emperor was he qui potuit imperare affectus, that could keep his own passions in subjection. When one said he was a wise King, that was kind to his friends, and sharp to his enemies; another said, He was a wiser Prince, that could retain his Friends in love, and make his enemies like them. The Spirit of God gives us a mark to know a wise and noble man by; Who is a wise man, and endued with knowledge amongst you? Let him shew out of a good conversation, his works with meekness of wisdom,