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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.
In the sin, we may take notice; 1. Of the nature of; He b•ats his fellow-servants, and eats and drinks, and is drunken; He gives himself up to all manner of wickedness; He is unrighteous to his fellow-servants, he beats them; and unfaithful to his Master, he abuseth his goods, he eats and drinks and is drunken. Sin doth not lie skulking in the secret trenches of his heart, but appeareth boldly in the open field of his life. Tis a sign an enemy hath great power when he showeth himself openly. 2. The occasion of it; His Plea for it; His Lord delayeth his coming; Because he hath not a speedy reward, he layeth aside all good works; because of Gods gracious forbearance, he argueth a general ⟨p. 492⟩acquittance for all his evil works. He makes bold to riot, because he is not called to a speedy reckoning. We tremble not at the noise of those Cannons which we fancy to be a great way off. That which is looked upon at a distance seems small, and so is despised, though the same beheld near appears great, and terrifieth us.
In the sin, we may take notice; 1. Of the nature of; He b•ats his fellow-servants, and eats and drinks, and is drunken; He gives himself up to all manner of wickedness; He is unrighteous to his fellow-servants, he beats them; and unfaithful to his Master, he abuseth his goods, he eats and drinks and is drunken. Sin doth not lie skulking in the •ecret trenches of his heart, but appeareth boldly in the open field of his life. Tis a sign an enemy hath great power when he sheweth himself openly. 2. The occasion of it; His Plea for it; His Lord delayeth his coming; Because he hath not a speedy reward, he layeth aside all good works; because of Gods gracious forbearance, he argueth a general ⟨p. 492⟩acquittance for all his evil works. He makes bold to riot, because he is not called to a speedy reckoning. We tremble not at the noise of those Cannons which we fancy to be a great way off. That which is lookt upon at a distance seems small, and so is despised, though the same beheld near appears great, and terrifieth us.