A94156:941
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.
The author of the Belgic Commonwealth tells us, 1that printing was first invented by one Laurence Jans when he walked abroad for his recreation. ⟨p. 450⟩It is said, of Socrates that he profited his companions by his recreations, no less then if he had been reading lectures. I have read of one that by hearing music, 2tuned his heart to think of, and admire the melody and music in heaven. Truly I see no reason but a Christian may cause his recreation to do that which naturalists deny to Odours, 3even both to refresh and nourish him. Only be sure thy recreation be innocent, neither dishonourable to God, nor disadvantageous to thy neighbour. Think of that rule, All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient. Some recreations are lawful, which are not expedient, either in regard of thy age, calling, or the company thou art with. He that will do all he may, will quickly be brought to do what he ought not. It is much easier and safer for the fowl to pass by the share when she is out, then to get out when she is once in.
The author of the Belgick Commonwealth tels us, 1that printing was first invented by one Laurence Jans when he walked abroad for his recreation. ⟨p. 450⟩It is said, of Socrates that he profited his companions by his recreations, no less then if he had been reading lectures. I have read of one that by hearing musick, 2tuned his heart to think of, and admire the melody and musick in heaven. Truly I see no reason but a Christian may cause his recreation to do that which naturalists deny to Odours, 3even both to refresh and nourish him. Onely be sure thy recreation be innocent, neither dishonerable to God, nor disadvantagious to thy neighbour. Think of that rule, All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient. Some recreations are lawful, which are not expedient, either in regard of thy age, calling, or the compapany thou art with. He that will do all he may, will quickly be brought to do what he ought not. It is much easier and safer for the fowl to pass by the share when she is out, then to get out when she is once in.