A65299:315
Heaven taken
Heaven taken by storm, or, The holy violence a Christian is to put forth in the pursuit after glory by Thomas Watson ...
London: printed by R.W. for Tho. Parkhurst, 1670
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.
And whereas it is said that this holy violence takes away our joy, and while we work we must weep; I answer, a Christian would not be without these tears. The tears of a Saint (saith Bernard) have more true joy in them, than all worldly delight. The Oil of joy is for mourners, Isa. 61. 3.
And whereas it is said that this holy violence takes away our joy, and while we work we must weep; I answer, a Christian would not be without these tears. The tears of a Saint (saith Bernard) have more true joy in them, than all worldly delight. The Oyl of joy is for mourners, Isa. 61. 3.
4. I would use this violence for ⟨p. 130⟩1Heaven, but I shall expose my self to the censure and scorn of others. They will wonder to see me so altered, and think it nothing but a religious frenzy.
4. I would use this violence for ⟨p. 130⟩1Heaven, but I shall expose my self to the censure and scorn of others. They will wonder to see me so altered, and think it nothing but a religious phrensie.
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