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Meat out of the eater
Meat out of the eater: or, Meditations concerning the necessity, end, and usefulness of afflictions unto Gods children. All tending to prepare them, for, and comfort them under the cross. / By Michael Wigglesworth.Meat out of the eater: or, Meditations concerning the necessity, end, and usefulness of afflictions unto Gods children. All tending to prepare them, for, and comfort them under the crosse. / By Michael Wigglesworth.
printed by S.G. Samuel Green for John Usher of Boston, 1670
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[6] 1Distracting horrid Fear The Soul of strength deprives, Draws in these thoughts, and to the Devil A great advantage gives. 2Adventure not to smother Temptations in thy breast: Keep not the Devil's counsel, if Thou dost the same detest.
[6] 1Distracting horrid Fear The Soul of strength deprives, Draws in these thoughts, and to the Devil A great advantage gives. 2Adventure not to smother Temptations in thy brest: Keep not the Devil's counsel, if Thou do'st the same detest.
[7] Make out for help in time; 1Lest by some subtle wile, Or hidden craft to thee unknown, The Serpent thee beguile. Temptations are like Poison, Provide an Antidote: 'Tis easier mischief to prevent, Then cure it when 'tis got.
[7] Make out for help in time; 1Lest by some subtile wile, Or hidden craft to thee unknown, The Serpent thee beguile. Temptations are like Poison, Provide an Antidote: 'Tis easier mischief to prevent, Then cure it when 'tis got.