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Media: the middle things, in reference to the first and last things: or, The…
Media: the middle things, in reference to the first and last things: or, The means, duties, ordinances, both secret, private and public, for continuance and increase of a godly life, once begun, till we come to Heaven. Wherein are discovered many blessed medium's or duties, in their right method, manner and proceedings; that so a Christian (the spirit of Christ assisting) may walk on in the holy path, which leads from his new birth to everlasting life. / Drawn, for the most part, out of the most eminently pious, and learned writings of our native practical divines: with additionals of his own, by Isaac Ambrose, minister of the Gospel at Preston in Amoundernes.Media: the middle things, in reference to the first and last things: or, The means, duties, ordinances, both secret, private and publike, for continuance and increase of a godly life, once begun, till we come to Heaven. Wherein are discovered many blessed medium's or duties, in their right method, manner and proceedings; that so a Christian (the spirit of Christ assisting) may walk on in the holy path, which leads from his new birth to everlasting life. / Drawn, for the most part, out of the most eminently pious, and learned writings of our native practical divines: with additionals of his own, by Isaac Ambrose, minister of the Gospel at Preston in Amoundernes.
London: printed by John Field for Nathanael Webb and William Grantham, 1649London: printed by John Field for Nathanaell Webb and William Grantham, 1649
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2. Watch we must over the tongue, that it be not sinfully exercised: And herein observe these Directions: —
1. Be dumb to all unsavoury communication; as, Lying, Swearing, Cursing, &c. O how do these sins wound the heart of Christ, and crucify again the Lord of glory?
1. Be dumb to all unsavory communication; as, Lying, Swearing, Cursing, &c. O how do these sins wound the heart of Christ, and crucifie again the Lord of glory?
2. Be silent from Slandering, Backbiting, False accusing, Censuring: A true heart is ever most angry and displeased with, most Eagle-eyed, and watchful over, most strict and severe against its own sins; which homebred employment haply hinders, and moderates a man from too much meddling abroad.
2. Be silent from Slandering, Backbiting, False accusing, Censuring: A true heart is ever most angry and displeased with, most Eagle-eyed, and watchful over, most strict and severe against its own sins; which homebred imployment haply hinders, and moderates a man from too much medling abroad.