A62040:894
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
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
The Thief waiteth for the full Purse, till the Market is over, and commodities be sold. The Adulterer makes use of the dark night for his deeds of darkness. Satan watcheth every opportunity to ensnare and destroy me; if I give him the least advantage by idleness or carnal security or running into occasions of sin, he doth presently lay hold on it to pollute me. All men indeed may shame•me. The Mariner doth spread his Sails when the Winds blow. The Merchant observes his Exchange hours, when he may meet with many friends, and dispatch much business in a little time. The Lawyer minds his Terms. There is a time when Kings go out to Battle, 2 Sam. 11. 1. which Soldiers will not neglect. The Husbandman makes Hay whilst the Sun shines; Yet, Ah how foolish am I to let slip those golden seasons which my God giveth me,1 for working out my own salvation! Lord, thou hast made every thing beautiful in its season; But poor silly man knoweth not his time. 2Grant me so much prudence, that is the men of Issachar, I may have understanding of the times, and so much piety as to serve the times, not as Worldlings, in altering my course according to the fashions and customs of men, but in embracing what is tendered in due time, for my own and others good, always adhering to the Commands of thee my God.
The Thief waiteth for the full Purse, till the Market is over, and commodities be sold. The Adulterer makes use of the dark night for his deeds of darkness. Satan watcheth every opportunity to insnare and destroy me; if I give him the least advantage by idleness or carnal security or running into occasions of sin, he doth presently lay hold on it to pollute me. All men indeed may shame•me. The Mariner doth spread his Sails when the Winds blow. The Merchant observes his Exchange hours, when he may meet with many friends, and dispatch much business in a little time. The Lawyer minds his Terms. There is a time when Kings go out to Battel, 2 Sam. 11. 1. which Souldiers will not neglect. The Husbandman makes Hay whilst the Sun shines; Yet, Ah how foolish am I to let slip those golden seasons which my God giveth me,