A94156:447
The Christian-man's calling: or, A treatise of making religion ones business. Wherein the nature…
The Christian-man's calling: or, A treatise of making religion ones business. Wherein the nature and necessity of it is discovered. : As also the Christian directed how he may perform it in [brace] religious duties, natural actions, his particular vocation, his family directions, and his own recreations. / By George Swinnock ...
London: printed for T.P., 1662
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.
Truly Reader, I would commend these ejaculations, as an excellent receipt for all companies, and in all conditions. If thou art a stranger to it, thou dost not know the virtue of it. It is as some write of the herb Panaces, a universal remedy for all diseases, a special though cheap preservative both against the evil of sin and suffering. This is the best way to avoid dangers, to overcome difficulties, and to prosper us in our lawful designs, Gen. 24.12.
Truely Reader, I would commend these ejaculations, as an excellent receipt for all companies, and in all conditions. If thou art a stranger to it, thou dost not know the vertue of it. It is as some write of the herb Panaces, a universal remedy for all diseases, a special though cheap preservative both against the evil of sin and suffering. This is the best way to avoid dangers, to overcome difficulties, and to prosper us in our lawful designs, Gen. 24.12.
When thou receivest a sudden mercy, hearest unexpected good news, thou mayst presently rear an Altar, and offer up a Sacrifice of praise to God. If thou art protected through grace from any transgression, in which thou wast falling, or afflictions of which thou wast afraid, thou mayst suddenly dispatch a Messenger to Heaven with thanks, who will be more welcome there, then thou art aware of. So did a good Servant, Gen. 24.26. and a godly Soldier and governor, Judg. 7.15. I will bless the Lord at all times saith David, his praise shall be continually in my mouth. When thou art in a sudden plunge, thou mayst dart up a thought to God for counsel or protection: these short breathings, would prepare thee for a long race.
When thou receivest a sudden mercy, hearest unexpected good news, thou mayst presently rear an Altar, and offer up a Sacrifice of praise to God. If thou art protected through grace from any transgression, in which thou wast falling, or afflictions of which thou wast affraid, thou mayst suddenly dispatch a Messenger to Heaven with thanks, who will be more welcome there, then thou art aware of. So did a good Servant,