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When men are mutable, and appear as Tertullian ⟨p. 57⟩saith of the Peacock, all in changeable colours; use their friends as we do Sun-dials, look no longer on them, nor regard them, then the Sun shineth on them. God is a faithful creator, 1. Pet. 4.19. will be sure to mind the house that he hath built, and that most of all when its out of repair and ready to fall. Bucholcerus upon his friends going to Court to teach the Prince Electors children, told him, I will give you one piece of counsel which may do you good whilst you live; His friend hearkened to him: I commend (saith he) to you the faith of Devils; Take heed whom you trust.

When men are mutable, and appear as Tertullian ⟨p. 57⟩saith of the Peacock, all in changeable colours; use their friends as we do Sun-dials, look no longer on them, nor regard them, then the Sun shineth on them. God is a faithful creator, 1. Pet. 4.19. will be sure to mind the house that he hath built, and that most of all when its out of repair and ready to fall. Bucholcerus upon his friends going to Court to teach the Prince Electors children, told him, I will give you one piece of counsel which may do you good whilst you live; His friend hearkned to him: I commend (saith he) to you the faith of Devils; Take heed whom you trust.

Indeed there are many men like ponds, clear at the top and mud at the bottom; fair in their tongues but foul in their hearts. The greatest mens words are often like dead mens shoes, he may go barefoot that trusteth to them. But O what a faithful friend is God, who never faileth his! he is such a Physician as will be sure to visit his Patients often when sick, although he may pass by their doors when they be well.