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THE WORKS OF GEORGE SWINNOCK, M. A. CONTAINING These several Treatises. VIZ.The Christian Mans Calling, First Part. Wherein a Christian is directed how to carry himself in Religious Duties, Natural Actions, Particular Vocation, Family Direction, his own Recreation.Second Part, The Christian directed to perform his duty, as Parent, Child, Husband, Wife, Master, Servant; and in the conditions of Prosperity and Adversity.Third Part, Directing a Christian to perform his duty, in his Dealings with all men, in the Choice of his Companions, in Evil Company, in Good Company, in Solitude, on a Week-day from Morning to Night, in Visiting the sick, on a Dying Bed.Heaven and Hell Epitomized, or the true Christian Characterized.Door of Salvation opened, by the Key of Regeneration.Fading of the Flesh, and Flourishing of Faith.A Valedictory Sermon, on Act. 20. 32.Men are Gods, on Psal. 82. 6,7.LONDON, Printed by I. B. for Tho. Parkhurst, at the three Crowns, at the lower end of Cheap side, over-against the great Conduit. 1665.THE WORKS OF GEORGE SVVINNOCK, M. A. CONTAINING These several Treatises. VIZ.The Christian Mans Calling, First Part. Wherein a Christian is directed how to carry himself in Religious Duties, Natural Actions, Particular Vocation, Family Direction, his own Recreation.Second Part, The Christian directed to perform his duty, as Parent, Child, Husband, Wife, Master, Servant; and in the conditions of Prosperity and Adversity.Third Part, Directing a Christian to perform his duty, in his Dealings with all men, in the Choice of his Companions, in Evil Company, in Good Company, in Solitude, on a Week-day from Morning to Night, in Visiting the sick, on a Dying Bed.Heaven and Hell Epitomized, or the true Christian Characterized.Door of Salvation opened, by the Key of Regeneration.Fading of the Flesh, and Flourishing of Faith.A Valedictory Sermon, on Act. 20. 32.Men are Gods, on Psal. 82. 6,7.LONDON, Printed by I. B. for Tho. Parkhurst, at the •hree Crowns, at the lower end of Cheap side, over-against the great Conduit. 1665.Title page, as transcribed: THE WORKS OF GEORGE SWINNOCK, M. A. CONTAINING These several Treatises. VIZ. The Christian Mans Calling, First Part. Wherein a Christian is directed how to carry himself in Religious Duties, Natural Actions, Particular Vocation, Family Direction, his own Recreation. Second Part, The Christian directed to perform his duty, as Parent, Child, Husband, Wife, Master, Servant; and in the conditions of Prosperity and Adversity. Third Part, Directing a Christian to perform his duty, in his Dealings with all men, in the Choice of his Companions, in Evil Company, in Good Company, in Solitude, on a Week-day from Morning to Night, in Visiting the sick, on a Dying Bed. Heaven and Hell Epitomized, or the true Christian Characterized. Door of Salvation opened, by the Key of Regeneration. Fading of the Flesh, and Flourishing of Faith. A Valedictory Sermon, on Act. 20. 32. Men are Gods, on Psal. 82. 6,7. — LONDON, Printed by I. B. for Tho. Parkhurst, at the three Crowns, at the lower end of Cheap side, over-against the great Conduit. 1665.THE WORKS OF GEORGE SVVINNOCK, M. A. CONTAINING These several Treatises. VIZ. The Christian Mans Calling, First Part. Wherein a Christian is directed how to carry himself in Religious Duties, Natural Actions, Particular Vocation, Family Direction, his own Recreation. Second Part, The Christian directed to perform his duty, as Parent, Child, Husband, Wife, Master, Servant; and in the conditions of Prosperity and Adversity. Third Part, Directing a Christian to perform his duty, in his Dealings with all men, in the Choice of his Companions, in Evil Company, in Good Company, in Solitude, on a Week-day from Morning to Night, in Visiting the sick, on a Dying Bed. Heaven and Hell Epitomized, or the true Christian Characterized. Door of Salvation opened, by the Key of Regeneration. Fading of the Flesh, and Flourishing of Faith. A Valedictory Sermon, on Act. 20. 32. Men are Gods, on Psal. 82. 6,7. — LONDON, Printed by I. B. for Tho. Parkhurst, at the •hree Crowns, at the lower end of Cheap side, over-against the great Conduit. 1665.

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A62040

The works of George Swinnock, M.A

The works of George Swinnock, M.A. containing these several treatises ...

George Swinnock 1627–1673

London: printed by J.B. for Tho. Parkhurst, 1665

[42], 877, [7] p. · 271k words · Wing S6264 · ESTC R7231

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Contents 77

Title page2
Dedication6
To the readerTHE EPISTLE TO THE READER.46
Errata4
ErrataERRATA.2
There is extant of this Reverend Authors these following Treaties.8
Preface[And Exercise thy self unto Godliness.] The Preface.pp. 1–412
Chapter 1How a Christian may exercise himself to Godliness in his Dealings with all men. As also a Good Wish about that Particular.pp. 5–85108
Section 1pp. 7–1512
Section 2pp. 15–2213

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pp. 22–34

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Section 4pp. 34–3910

Section 5pp. 39–4915

Section 6pp. 50–569

A Good Wish of a Christian in Relation to his dealings with all men…A Good Wish of a Christian in Relation to his dealings with all men, wherein the former Heads are applied.pp. 57–8529

Chapter 2How Christians may exercise themselves to Godliness, in the Choice of their Companions.pp. 86–15294

Section 1pp. 90–10520

Section 2pp. 105–1096

Section 3pp. 109–1168

Section 4pp. 116–1219

Section 5pp. 121–13123

A Good Wish of a Christian; about the Choice of his Companions, when…A Good Wish of a Christian; about the Choice of his Companions, whe…A Good Wish of a Christian; about the Choice of his Companions, wherein the former particulars are Applied.pp. 131–15221

Chapter 3How a Christian may exercise himself to Godliness, in evil Company.pp. 152–233116

Section 1pp. 156–1606

Section 2pp. 160–16712

Section 3pp. 167–17714

Section 4pp. 177–1828

Section 5pp. 182–1888

Section 6pp. 188–20834

A Good Wish concerning a Christians carriage in evil Company; Where…A Good Wish concerning a Christians carriage in evil Company; Wherein the former heads are applied.pp. 209–23326

Chapter 4How Christians may exercise themselves to Godliness, in good Company; With a Good Wish about that Particular.pp. 233–353162

Section 1pp. 241–25217

Section 2pp. 252–26116

Section 3pp. 262–27521

Section 4pp. 275–28819

Section 5pp. 288–29920

Section 6pp. 299–30916

Good Wish about a Christians Carriage in Good Company, wherein the…Good Wish about a Christians Carriage in Good Company, wherein the former heads are applied.pp. 310–35341

Chapter 5How a Christian should exercise himself to Godliness in Solitariness; As also a Good Wish about that Particular.pp. 354–487190

Section 1pp. 357–36512

Section 2pp. 365–3697

Section 3pp. 369–3728

Section 4pp. 372–38822

Section 5pp. 388–43780

A Good Wish about the exercising our selves to Godliness in Solitud…A Good Wish about the exercising our selves to Godliness in Solitude, wherein the former particulars are applied.pp. 437–48756

Chapter 6How a Christian may exercise himself to Godliness, on a Week-day from Morning to Night.pp. 488–55384

Section 1pp. 489–4959

Section 2pp. 496–51018

Section 3pp. 511–51810

Section 4pp. 518–5236

Section 5pp. 523–53012

A Good Wish about the Christians carriage on a Weekday from Morning…A Good Wish about the Christians carriage on a Weekday from Morning to Night; Wherein the former heads are applied.pp. 530–55326

Chapter 7How a Christian may exercise himself to Godliness, in visiting the Sick.pp. 554–61077

Section 1pp. 556–5594

Section 2pp. 559–5658

Section 3pp. 565–5699

Section 4pp. 570–58017

Section 5pp. 581–58811

A Good Wish about the visitation of the sick, wherein the former he…A Good Wish about the visitation of the sick, wherein the former heads are applied.pp. 588–61024

Chapter 8How a Christian may exercise himself to Godliness, on a Dying Bed.pp. 611–69599

A Good Wish about the Christians exercising himself to Godliness, o…A Good Wish about the Christians exercising himself to Godliness, on a Dying Bed; wherein the former heads are applied.pp. 663–69533

Chapter 9Means whereby Christians may exercise themselves to Godliness; A good Foundation: L•ving by Faith: Setting God always before our eyes.pp. 695–73463

Chapter 10Means whereby Christians may exercise themselves to Godliness; A constant watchfulness, Frequent Meditation of Death, Daily performance of •aored Duties.Means whereby Christians may exercise themselves to Godliness; A constant wat•hfulness, Frequent Meditation of Death, Daily performance of •aored Duties.pp. 734–76550

Chapter 11Means whereby Christians may exercise themselves to Godliness; Frequent Meditation of the day of judgement; A daily Examination of our hearts; Avoiding the O…pp. 765–79244

Chapter 12Means whereby Christians may exercise themselves to Godliness; An humble frame; Suppressing sin in its first rise; the knowledge of God.pp. 792–80935

Chapter 13Means whereby Christians may exercise themselves to Godliness. A contented Spirit; Avoiding those things that hinder Godliness.pp. 809–82322

Chapter 14Motives inciting Christians to exercise themselves to Godliness. The Vanity of other exercises; The brevity of mans life; The Patterns of others.pp. 823–84334

Chapter 15The excellency of this Calling, and the Conclusion of the Treatise.pp. 844–87752

ConclusionThe Conclusion.pp. 868–87714

ContentsAN Alphabetical Table OF THE Chief Heads contained in the foregoing Treatise.24

These Books following are Printed for, and sold by Thomas Park-hurs…These Books following are Printed for, and sold by Thomas Park-hurst, as the three Crowns at the lower end of Cheap-side, over-against the great Conduit.88

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Title as printed: The works of George Swinnock, M.A. containing these several treatises ...
Author: George Swinnock 1627–1673
Place: London
Printer: J.B.
Bookseller: Tho. Parkhurst
Year: 1665
Imprint: London : Printed by J.B. for Tho. Parkhurst ..., 1665.
Size: [42], 877, [7] p.
Words: 270,941
Catalogue: Wing S6264 · ESTC R7231
Text: EEBO-TCP A62040
Notes: Errata: prelim. p. [41].
Includes bibliographical references.
Advertisement: p. [14]-[17] at end.
"An alphabetical table ..." [i.e. index]: p. [1]-[13] at end.
Reproduction of original in British Library.
(from t.p.) The Christian mans calling, First part, wherein a Christian is directed how to carry himself in religious duties, natural actions, particular vocation, family direction, his own recreation -- Second part, The Christian directed to perform his duty as parent, child, husband, wife, master, servant, and in the conditions of prosperity and adversity --Third part, Directing a Christian to perform his duty, in his dealings with all men, in the choice of his companions, in evil company, in good company, in solitude, on a week-day from morning to night, in visiting the sick, on a dying bed -- Heaven and Hell epitomized, or, The true Christian characterized -- Door of salvation opened, by the key of regeneration -- Fading of the flesh, and flourishing of faith -- A valedictory sermon, on Act. 20. 32. -- Men are Gods, on Psal. 82. 6, 7.
Licence: CC0 1.0 (TCP transcription); underlying work in the public domain

Transcription: EEBO-TCP A62040