The works of George Swinnock, M.A

The Bowl runs as the Bias inclines it. The Ship moves as the R•dder steereth it; and the mind thinketh according to the predominancy of vice or virtue in it; The more the fire of grace burns clear in the soul, the more of these sparks will ascend towards Heaven. The more earthly a soul is, the more his thoughts will tend downward, the more he will mind earthly things, Philip. 3. 17, 18.

The Bowl runs as the Bias inclines it. The Ship moves as the R•dder steereth it; and the mind thinketh according to the predominancy of vice or vertue in it; The more the fire of grace burns clear in the soul, the more of these sparks will ascend towards Heaven. The more earthly a soul is, the more his thoughts will tend downward, the more he will mind earthly things, Philip. 3. 17, 18.

Naturalists tell us of the Gnomon, commonly called the Mariners needle, that it always will turn to the North•star; though it be closed and shut up in a Coffer of Wood or Gold, yet it loseth not its nature; So the true Christian is always looking to the star of Jacob, whether he be shut up in a Prison, or shut himself up in his Closet, he is ever longing after Jesus Christ. A true lover delights most to visit his friend alone, when he can enjoy privacy with him.

Naturalists tell us of the Gnomon, commonly called the Mariners needle, that it always will turn to the North•star; though it be closed and shut up in a Coffer of Wood or Gold, yet it loseth not its nature; So the true Christian is always looking to the star of Iacob, whether he be shut up in a Prison, or shut himself up in his Closet, he is ever longing after Jesus Christ. A true lover delights most to visit his friend alone, when he can enjoy privacy with him.