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THE EXCELLENCY OF WISDOM, &c. PROV. IV. 7, 8, 9. VII. Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get Wisdom:
THE EXCELLENCY OF WISDOM, etc. CURAE. IV. 7, 8, 9. VII. Wisdom is the principal thing, Therefore get Wisdom:
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and with all thy getting get Ʋnderstanding. VIII. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to Honour, when thou dost embrace her.
and with all thy getting get Ʋnderstanding. VIII. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to Honour, when thou dost embrace her.
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IX. She shall give to thine Head an Ornament of Grace: a Crown of Glory shall she deliver to thee.IX. She shall give to thine Head an Ornament of Grace: a Crown of Glory shall she deliver to thee.
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GOD is the Beginning and End of all Things. With Him (as it becomes us) we begin this Day:
GOD is the Beginning and End of all Things. With Him (as it becomes us) we begin this Day:
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to Him, and to his Glory, as our ultimate End, it behoves us to direct the Actions of this Day,
to Him, and to his Glory, as our ultimate End, it behoves us to Direct the Actions of this Day,
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and of our whole Life, that in him, when Time shall be no more, we may be most Blessed for ever.
and of our Whole Life, that in him, when Time shall be no more, we may be most Blessed for ever.
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To God we owe our Being, who gave us our Birth in a good Land,
To God we owe our Being, who gave us our Birth in a good Land,
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and in a pleasant Place, in the same Country, the Eden-of England; and thence transferr'd us,
and in a pleasant Place, in the same Country, the Eden-of England; and thence transferred us,
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for our better Being, into the Great City of the Land, which by its sudden Rise, in so much Splendour, from its woful Ruines, is become the Wonder of the World.
for our better Being, into the Great city of the Land, which by its sudden Rise, in so much Splendour, from its woeful Ruins, is become the Wonder of the World.
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To Him give we the Glory of our Being and Brotherhood, the Praise of all the Blessings which contribute to our present Well-being,
To Him give we the Glory of our Being and Brotherhood, the Praise of all the Blessings which contribute to our present Well-being,
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and encourage our Hopes of future Blessedness.
and encourage our Hope's of future Blessedness.
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This is our Work, this our Duty at this Time, and your appearance (my much Honoured and Beloved Countrimen) in this Place, is a visible Pledg of your Readiness and Resolution to perform it.
This is our Work, this our Duty At this Time, and your appearance (my much Honoured and beloved Countrymen) in this Place, is a visible Pledge of your Readiness and Resolution to perform it.
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For that ye may give unto God the Glory due unto his Name, ye are this Day come unto his House,
For that you may give unto God the Glory due unto his Name, you Are this Day come unto his House,
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and are here ready to hearken to his Holy Oracles, that ye may be inform'd, what is most excellent, most acceptable to Him,
and Are Here ready to harken to his Holy Oracles, that you may be informed, what is most excellent, most acceptable to Him,
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and most honourable for your selves, in the Discharge of your Duty.
and most honourable for your selves, in the Discharge of your Duty.
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Many excellent things have been recommended to you by the Ministers of his Holy Mysteries upon the like Occasion, who have all design'd your Advance in Virtue, that ye might become excellent Persons,
Many excellent things have been recommended to you by the Ministers of his Holy Mysteres upon the like Occasion, who have all designed your Advance in Virtue, that you might become excellent Persons,
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and truly Honourable in the Eye of the World, and in the sight of God himself.
and truly Honourable in the Eye of the World, and in the sighed of God himself.
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All that have spoken unto you in the Name of God (as those three young men, who contended for the Glory of uttering the wisest Sentence before K. Darius ) have endeavoured to recommend to you that Virtue, which would render you the Worthies of your Country, the most accomplisht Persons for Excellency and Goodness.
All that have spoken unto you in the Name of God (as those three young men, who contended for the Glory of uttering the Wisest Sentence before K. Darius) have endeavoured to recommend to you that Virtue, which would render you the Worthies of your Country, the most accomplished Persons for Excellency and goodness.
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After them all I come forth this Day, and tell your every one from the Mouth of the Lord, Wisdom is the principal thing: therefore, &c. Here's,
After them all I come forth this Day, and tell your every one from the Mouth of the Lord, Wisdom is the principal thing: Therefore, etc. Here's,
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I. An Encomium of Wisdom; She is commended to us as the most excellent of all things; Wisdom is the principal thing. Dull Mortals! Degenerate Mankind!
I an Encomium of Wisdom; She is commended to us as the most excellent of all things; Wisdom is the principal thing. Dull Mortals! Degenerate Mankind!
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Do men discern the Glitter of Gold, the sparkling Lustre of Gems, the Beauty and Sweetness of Gain,
Do men discern the Glitter of Gold, the sparkling Lustre of Gems, the Beauty and Sweetness of Gain,
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as one of the fairest Flowers in the Worlds Garden, and can they not discern the Excellency of Wisdom, without a Verbal Encomium? Are things brought to that pass, that she must bring her Letters of Commendation with her from Heaven,
as one of the Fairest Flowers in the World's Garden, and can they not discern the Excellency of Wisdom, without a Verbal Encomium? are things brought to that pass, that she must bring her Letters of Commendation with her from Heaven,
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or she can hardly find Entertainment amongst men upon Earth? Must she have her Herald go before her to prepare her Way, by proclaiming her Excellency? However now we are utterly inexcusable if we do not give her an agreeable Entertainment,
or she can hardly find Entertainment among men upon Earth? Must she have her Herald go before her to prepare her Way, by proclaiming her Excellency? However now we Are utterly inexcusable if we do not give her an agreeable Entertainment,
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when we are inform'd of her Quality, and told she is the principal thing, she holds the Principality amongst those Virtues, that ennoble, enrich,
when we Are informed of her Quality, and told she is the principal thing, she holds the Principality among those Virtues, that ennoble, enrich,
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and adorn the Mind of man.
and adorn the Mind of man.
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II. An earnest Perswasion, backt with Arguments, to endeavour the Acquisition and Improvement of this Excellent Virtue;
II an earnest Persuasion, backed with Arguments, to endeavour the Acquisition and Improvement of this Excellent Virtue;
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Therefore get Wisdom; — Exalt her, and she shall promote thee. Therefore get Wisdom; — Exalt her, and she shall promote thee.
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— This is the Counsel and Advice of the Holiest of Kings, David, recommended to us by the Wisest of Men, Solomon. 'Tis to a threefold Act;
— This is the Counsel and advice of the Holiest of Kings, David, recommended to us by the Wisest of Men, Solomon. It's to a threefold Act;
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1. to Acquire, 2. Exalt, and 3. Embrace Wisdom. 1. To be diligent in the endeavours for the Acquisition of Wisdom;
1. to Acquire, 2. Exalt, and 3. Embrace Wisdom. 1. To be diligent in the endeavours for the Acquisition of Wisdom;
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Therefore get Wisdom, and with all thy getting get Ʋnderstanding, i.e. make it thy chief Design and constant Endeavour, who pursuest any Excellency, any Advantage on Earth, to get Wisdom,Therefore get Wisdom, and with all thy getting get Ʋnderstanding, i.e. make it thy chief Design and constant Endeavour, who pursuest any Excellency, any Advantage on Earth, to get Wisdom,
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as that which is most excellent and advantageous.
as that which is most excellent and advantageous.
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2. To give her the Preheminence in the Government of all the Actions of our Life.
2. To give her the Pre-eminence in the Government of all the Actions of our Life.
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Which Advice is backt with an Argument, a Proposal and Assurance of Honour and Estimation, which shall accrue to a man thereby;
Which advice is backed with an Argument, a Proposal and Assurance of Honour and Estimation, which shall accrue to a man thereby;
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Exalt her, and she shall promote thee. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee.
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Wisdom seems to say to men, what the God of Wisdom said to Eli; Them that honour me I will honour:
Wisdom seems to say to men, what the God of Wisdom said to Eli; Them that honour me I will honour:
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and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed . 3. To entertain her with the greatest Kindness, Familiarity and Endearment that may be; and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed. 3. To entertain her with the greatest Kindness, Familiarity and Endearment that may be;
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to take her into the Arms and Bosom-embraces of the Soul. To this, Honour and Ornament is assur'd, Glory and Renown.
to take her into the Arms and Bosom-embraces of the Soul. To this, Honour and Ornament is assured, Glory and Renown.
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She shall bring thee to Honour when thou dost embrace her. She shall give to thine Head an Ornament of Grace: She shall bring thee to Honour when thou dost embrace her. She shall give to thine Head an Ornament of Grace:
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a Crown of Glory shall she deliver to thee. a Crown of Glory shall she deliver to thee.
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She shall procure to thee that Praise and Estimation, which will be to thee as a graceful Ornament, as a glorious Crown.
She shall procure to thee that Praise and Estimation, which will be to thee as a graceful Ornament, as a glorious Crown.
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Man is the King of all Creatures;
Man is the King of all Creatures;
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the wise man is a King amongst men, and the Glory of Wisdom is his Crown.
the wise man is a King among men, and the Glory of Wisdom is his Crown.
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'Tis Wisdom will incircle thee with bright Glories on Earth, and entitle thee to Honour and Happiness in Heaven.
It's Wisdom will incircle thee with bright Glories on Earth, and entitle thee to Honour and Happiness in Heaven.
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And now behold I have set a noble Prize before you, and would fain perswade you to a generous Contest for the Attainment of it.
And now behold I have Set a noble Prize before you, and would fain persuade you to a generous Contest for the Attainment of it.
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The Contest wherein I would engage you, is to excell in Wisdom: the Prize is an Ornament of Grace, a Crown of Glory.
The Contest wherein I would engage you, is to excel in Wisdom: the Prize is an Ornament of Grace, a Crown of Glory.
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To make plain the way before you, I shall 1. Enquire what Wisdom is. 2. Shew you wherein the excellency of this Acquisition lies. 3. Make it plainly appear that this excellent Endowment is attainable,
To make plain the Way before you, I shall 1. Inquire what Wisdom is. 2. Show you wherein the excellency of this Acquisition lies. 3. Make it plainly appear that this excellent Endowment is attainable,
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and shew you by what Means.
and show you by what Means.
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And then I shall endeavour to perswade you every one to Diligence in the Use of the Means for the Attainment of so excellent a Virtue.
And then I shall endeavour to persuade you every one to Diligence in the Use of the Means for the Attainment of so excellent a Virtue.
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All with a Design to advance you to such a Degree of Excellency and Goodness, that ye may be the Glory of your Native Country,
All with a Design to advance you to such a Degree of Excellency and goodness, that you may be the Glory of your Native Country,
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and the Ornament of this great City, adding to the Splendour of its Riches and Honour, the Lustre of Wisdom and Virtue.and the Ornament of this great city, adding to the Splendour of its Riches and Honour, the Lustre of Wisdom and Virtue.
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This is the Work which now lies before us, in the Management whereof I am oblig'd, I.
This is the Work which now lies before us, in the Management whereof I am obliged, I.
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To enquire, and to give you an Accompt what Wisdom is.
To inquire, and to give you an Account what Wisdom is.
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By the ancient Philosophers (who are follow'd by the Greek Fathers) it is thus defin'd;
By the ancient Philosophers (who Are followed by the Greek Father's) it is thus defined;
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Wisdom is the Knowledge of the Nature and Causes, both of things Divine and Humane. Or, 'Tis the Ʋnderstanding and Knowledge of the most excellent things. Wisdom is the Knowledge of the Nature and Causes, both of things Divine and Humane. Or, It's the Ʋnderstanding and Knowledge of the most excellent things.
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But this is but an excellent kind of Speculative Knowledge, which may be in the Mind of a man utterly destitute of true Wisdom. Wisdom is certainly a practick Excellency, a Virtue that directs and influences our Actions, to the Attainment of the most excellent Ends. It's as the Light of the Sun, which is accompanied with that Influence which fructifieth the Earth.
But this is but an excellent kind of Speculative Knowledge, which may be in the Mind of a man utterly destitute of true Wisdom. Wisdom is Certainly a practic Excellency, a Virtue that directs and influences our Actions, to the Attainment of the most excellent Ends. It's as the Light of the Sun, which is accompanied with that Influence which fructifieth the Earth.
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Wisdom then is an excellent, Energetical Virtue of the Mind of man, whereby, upon a clear Apprehension and a right Judgment of things, the whole Soul is carried out, in a well govern'd Order, in an earnest and constant Pursuit of the most excellent Attainments. Wisdom then is an excellent, Energetical Virtue of the Mind of man, whereby, upon a clear Apprehension and a right Judgement of things, the Whole Soul is carried out, in a well governed Order, in an earnest and constant Pursuit of the most excellent Attainments.
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In this Description I have given you the liveliest Pourtraicture that I can of this excellent Virtue.
In this Description I have given you the Liveliest Portraiture that I can of this excellent Virtue.
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Be pleased to peruse her several Lineaments, and while I unvail her amiable Excellencies, keep your Eyes sixt upon her Beauty, till you find her Image imprest upon your Soul.
Be pleased to peruse her several Lineaments, and while I unveil her amiable Excellencies, keep your Eyes sixt upon her Beauty, till you find her Image impressed upon your Soul.
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She is an excellent Virtue of the Mind of man. Man is the noblest Creature in the Universe;
She is an excellent Virtue of the Mind of man. Man is the Noblest Creature in the Universe;
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the Soul is the noblest Part of man; the Understanding is the noblest Power of the Soul;
the Soul is the Noblest Part of man; the Understanding is the Noblest Power of the Soul;
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and Wisdom is the noblest Virtue of that Power, the most beautiful Embellishment of the Mind of man.
and Wisdom is the Noblest Virtue of that Power, the most beautiful Embellishment of the Mind of man.
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Other Virtues are for the most part seated in the Will, and their Office is the Moderation and Government of all the inferiour Appetites and Affections:
Other Virtues Are for the most part seated in the Will, and their Office is the Moderation and Government of all the inferior Appetites and Affections:
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But Wisdom has her Throne in the highest Place, is seated in the noblest Power of the Soul, the Mind or Ʋnderstanding of man,
But Wisdom has her Throne in the highest Place, is seated in the Noblest Power of the Soul, the Mind or Ʋnderstanding of man,
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and thence sends forth her Influence upon all the Powers and Motions of the Soul, the Actions and Interests of the whole Life.
and thence sends forth her Influence upon all the Powers and Motions of the Soul, the Actions and Interests of the Whole Life.
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There she sits as a Queen, and is attended with an honourable Train of excellent Virtues.
There she sits as a Queen, and is attended with an honourable Train of excellent Virtues.
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Temperance stands on her right Hand, and Patience on her left. Fortitude, Justice, Clemency and Goodness stand before her Face, and Humility sits at her feet,Temperance Stands on her right Hand, and Patience on her left. Fortitude, justice, Clemency and goodness stand before her Face, and Humility sits At her feet,
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and when ever she stirs abroad, Contentment attends all her Motions.
and when ever she stirs abroad, Contentment attends all her Motions.
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Thus she is truly honourable in her Attendants, and in all her Appearances, and makes him that entertains her honourable and happy.
Thus she is truly honourable in her Attendants, and in all her Appearances, and makes him that entertains her honourable and happy.
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She is an Energetical Virtue, powerfully operative. She gives not only a directive Light, but sheds forth also such a mighty Influence,
She is an Energetical Virtue, powerfully operative. She gives not only a directive Light, but sheds forth also such a mighty Influence,
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as makes the Motions of the Soul and Actions of the Life agreeable.
as makes the Motions of the Soul and Actions of the Life agreeable.
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She proceeds upon a clear Apprehension and right Judgment of things. For the wise mans Eyes are in his Head:
She proceeds upon a clear Apprehension and right Judgement of things. For the wise men Eyes Are in his Head:
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but the Fool walketh in Darkness . but the Fool walks in Darkness.
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Hereby the whole Soul is carried out, in a well govern'd Order, in an earnest and constant Pursuit of the most excellent Attainments.
Hereby the Whole Soul is carried out, in a well governed Order, in an earnest and constant Pursuit of the most excellent Attainments.
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There is a threefold Act of Wisdom, viz.
There is a threefold Act of Wisdom, viz.
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1. To propose the most excellent End; as the Glory of God, and mans Good and Happiness.
1. To propose the most excellent End; as the Glory of God, and men Good and Happiness.
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2. To elect the best Means, which are most proper and powerfully conducible thereunto.
2. To elect the best Means, which Are most proper and powerfully conducible thereunto.
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3. To engage the most earnest Endeavours, in the diligent Use of these Means, for the Attainment of this End.
3. To engage the most earnest Endeavours, in the diligent Use of these Means, for the Attainment of this End.
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And thus ye have seen what Wisdom is: Come we now to consider, II. Wherein the Excellency of Wisdom lies.
And thus you have seen what Wisdom is: Come we now to Consider, II Wherein the Excellency of Wisdom lies.
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The Excellency of things adventitious to the Essence or Being of men, lies in their Usefulness,
The Excellency of things adventitious to the Essence or Being of men, lies in their Usefulness,
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or Subserviencie to his Well-being and Blessedness.
or Subserviency to his Well-being and Blessedness.
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Those things which give him Support, Defence, and Lustre in the Eyes of the World, are commonly accounted excellent.
Those things which give him Support, Defence, and Lustre in the Eyes of the World, Are commonly accounted excellent.
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Such are Riches, Power and Honour.
Such Are Riches, Power and Honour.
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Riches are a Support, Power a Defence, Honour an Ornament to men, giving a Lustre to their Persons and Actions.Riches Are a Support, Power a Defence, Honour an Ornament to men, giving a Lustre to their Persons and Actions.
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These, men are wont to pursue with much Earnestness, as most excellent Attainments, seeing they render them as Princes amongst the Poor, as Gods among men.
These, men Are wont to pursue with much Earnestness, as most excellent Attainments, seeing they render them as Princes among the Poor, as God's among men.
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But now the Excellency of Wisdom, which gives it a Preheminence above all these extrinsick Accessions, lies in this, that it conduces to the Perfection of the Nature of man, advances him to a Similitude to the most high God,
But now the Excellency of Wisdom, which gives it a Pre-eminence above all these extrinsic Accessions, lies in this, that it conduces to the Perfection of the Nature of man, advances him to a Similitude to the most high God,
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and leads him to the Fruition of the chiefest Good, and so gives him Possession of the highest Happiness.
and leads him to the Fruition of the chiefest Good, and so gives him Possession of the highest Happiness.
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The most splendid things on Earth are oft times given to those Sinners, who shall never see Gods Face in Heaven:
The most splendid things on Earth Are oft times given to those Sinners, who shall never see God's Face in Heaven:
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but true Wisdom is the Beatifick Virtue of the Saints, which leads them, by the Actions of a good Life, to the Beatifick Vision of God in Glory.
but true Wisdom is the Beatific Virtue of the Saints, which leads them, by the Actions of a good Life, to the Beatific Vision of God in Glory.
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Though secular Advantages then are sought for with great Earnestness, and esteem'd Excellent, Wisdom is the principal thing, 'tis much more excellent.
Though secular Advantages then Are sought for with great Earnestness, and esteemed Excellent, Wisdom is the principal thing, it's much more excellent.
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1. Wisdom is better than Riches . Riches are a comfortable Accessory to the Animal Life; Wisdom makes a man almost equal with Angelical Beings.
1. Wisdom is better than Riches. Riches Are a comfortable Accessory to the Animal Life; Wisdom makes a man almost equal with Angelical Beings.
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Hence 'twas said of David, My Lord the King is as an Angel of God .
Hence 'twas said of David, My Lord the King is as an Angel of God.
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Now what's the Life of a Beast to the active Excellency of an Angel? Certainly a Wise man,
Now what's the Life of a Beast to the active Excellency of an Angel? Certainly a Wise man,
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though without Wealth, does as much excel a Rich man, without Wisdom, as an Angel does an Ass laden with Gold.
though without Wealth, does as much excel a Rich man, without Wisdom, as an Angel does an Ass laden with Gold.
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Thou hast Wisdom and wantest Riches; another has Riches and wants Wisdom. Now tell me, Canst thou be content to barter Conditions with him;
Thou hast Wisdom and Wantest Riches; Another has Riches and Wants Wisdom. Now tell me, Canst thou be content to barter Conditions with him;
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to part with thy Wisdom to be possest of his Wealth? No, 'tis impossible. For he is already a Fool, who can consent to such an Exchange.
to part with thy Wisdom to be possessed of his Wealth? No, it's impossible. For he is already a Fool, who can consent to such an Exchange.
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This must needs extort a Confession from every one of you, that Wisdom is better than Riches, which yet is the golden Oyl, which sets all the Wheels of Action throughout the whole World in Motion.
This must needs extort a Confessi from every one of you, that Wisdom is better than Riches, which yet is the golden Oil, which sets all the Wheels of Actium throughout the Whole World in Motion.
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There is not certainly a more noble Possession than that of Wisdom . Riches are but an Addition to the outward Estate: There is not Certainly a more noble Possession than that of Wisdom. Riches Are but an Addition to the outward Estate:
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Wisdom is the Eunoblement of the Mind of man. The one is but as a Prop set to a ruinous House:
Wisdom is the Eunoblement of the Mind of man. The one is but as a Prop Set to a ruinous House:
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the other as a royal Diadem set on the Head of a Soveraign Prince. The Excellency of a thing may be estimated by the Loss or Deprivation.
the other as a royal Diadem Set on the Head of a Sovereign Prince. The Excellency of a thing may be estimated by the Loss or Deprivation.
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Now tell me, to which would ye rather consent;
Now tell me, to which would you rather consent;
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To have an Eye pluckt out of your Head, or to have a Skirt cut off from your Garment? Wisdom is as the Eye of mans Soul, whereas Riches,
To have an Eye plucked out of your Head, or to have a Skirt Cut off from your Garment? Wisdom is as the Eye of men Soul, whereas Riches,
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as a Skirt of a Garment, are but an Addition to his Estate, which oft-times are more a Burden than an Ornament.
as a Skirt of a Garment, Are but an Addition to his Estate, which ofttimes Are more a Burden than an Ornament.
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Certainly the greatest Excellency and Praise of Riches is this, that they are good Instruments of Virtue. Their Excellency then lies in their Use, to which they neither are,
Certainly the greatest Excellency and Praise of Riches is this, that they Are good Instruments of Virtue. Their Excellency then lies in their Use, to which they neither Are,
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nor can be apply'd without the Direction of Wisdom.
nor can be applied without the Direction of Wisdom.
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Wisdom then is the Principal thing, to which Riches are subservient, when they become the Means of Glory to God, or Good to men.
Wisdom then is the Principal thing, to which Riches Are subservient, when they become the Means of Glory to God, or Good to men.
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How much better then is it to get Wisdom than Gold? and to get Ʋnderstanding rather to be chosen than Silver Pro. 16.16.? Yea Wisdom (saith Solomon ) is better than Rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it . And therefore, How much better then is it to get Wisdom than Gold? and to get Ʋnderstanding rather to be chosen than Silver Pro 16.16.? Yea Wisdom (Says Solomon) is better than Rubies; and all the things that may be desired Are not to be compared to it. And Therefore,
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2. Wisdom is to be prefer'd before Power. Power, unless directed by Wisdom, like the dreadful Thunder, breaks all in pieces.
2. Wisdom is to be preferred before Power. Power, unless directed by Wisdom, like the dreadful Thunder, breaks all in Pieces.
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As a Sword in a mad mans Hand, such is great Power, which not being guided by Wisdom, becomes the Instrument of Rage and Folly.
As a Sword in a mad men Hand, such is great Power, which not being guided by Wisdom, becomes the Instrument of Rage and Folly.
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Power without Wisdom, is but as the strength of a Beast, dangerous and destructive. Wisdom in War is more Excellent than Power and strength.
Power without Wisdom, is but as the strength of a Beast, dangerous and destructive. Wisdom in War is more Excellent than Power and strength.
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A wise man (saith Solomon ) scaleth the City of the Mighty . A wise man (Says Solomon) scaleth the city of the Mighty.
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Victory is ofter owing to a wise Conduct, than the bruitish strength of an ungovern'd Body of People.
Victory is ofter owing to a wise Conduct, than the brutish strength of an ungoverned Body of People.
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Moreover, the Power of a Prince is his Authority for the Government of his People. This is a Splendid and Noble Thing, an Excellency worthy to be Crown'd with Honour:
Moreover, the Power of a Prince is his authority for the Government of his People. This is a Splendid and Noble Thing, an Excellency worthy to be Crowned with Honour:
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But yet even this must give place to Wisdom, as the greater Excellency.
But yet even this must give place to Wisdom, as the greater Excellency.
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Government is properly the direction of the actions of men to excellent ends for the Publick Good.Government is properly the direction of the actions of men to excellent ends for the Public Good.
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Now hereunto two things are requisite, Right and Skill, or an ability to do it: The former without the latter is altogether insignificant and useless;
Now hereunto two things Are requisite, Right and Skill, or an ability to do it: The former without the latter is altogether insignificant and useless;
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the latter (when they are conjoyn'd) is the Lustre and Glory of the former.
the latter (when they Are conjoined) is the Lustre and Glory of the former.
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Now the former, Right to Govern, is Authority; the latter, Skill to do it well, is Wisdom.
Now the former, Right to Govern, is authority; the latter, Skill to do it well, is Wisdom.
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This then being the Praise and Glory of the other, as rendring it useful for the Publick Good, which is its only Excellency, is much more Excellent.
This then being the Praise and Glory of the other, as rendering it useful for the Public Good, which is its only Excellency, is much more Excellent.
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For that which makes another thing excellent, must needs be more excellent it self.
For that which makes Another thing excellent, must needs be more excellent it self.
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If Power and Authority then do owe their Excellency and Use, fulness to Wisdom, Wisdom that applyes them to their proper ends, must needs be much more excellent.
If Power and authority then do owe their Excellency and Use, fullness to Wisdom, Wisdom that Applies them to their proper ends, must needs be much more excellent.
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A wise man is better than a King, say the Hebrew Doctors; A wise man is better than a King, say the Hebrew Doctors;
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For (say they) if a wise man die, there is not presently found a wise man to succeed him; For (say they) if a wise man die, there is not presently found a wise man to succeed him;
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but if a King die, there's not a man of Israel, but may be made a King: Yea, they have a bolder.but if a King die, there's not a man of Israel, but may be made a King: Yea, they have a bolder.
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Proverb in the praise of Wisdom; Kings are the Judges of the Earth, but wise men are the Judges of Kings.
Proverb in the praise of Wisdom; Kings Are the Judges of the Earth, but wise men Are the Judges of Kings.
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3. Wisdom excells Honour: Honour without Virtue is but an empty Title, but Wisdom is a real Excellency, a rare endowment of the Mind of Man: 3. Wisdom excels Honour: Honour without Virtue is but an empty Title, but Wisdom is a real Excellency, a rare endowment of the Mind of Man:
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Where there is Virtue to support Honour, there Honour is the lustre of Virtue: But now Wisdom is it self a most excellent Virtue of the mind of Man;
Where there is Virtue to support Honour, there Honour is the lustre of Virtue: But now Wisdom is it self a most excellent Virtue of the mind of Man;
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and therefore as much as the substance of Gold excells the shine, so much does Wisdom excell Honour.
and Therefore as much as the substance of Gold excels the shine, so much does Wisdom excel Honour.
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Honour is but the estimation of Excellency, or rather some extrinsick Testimony of that Estimation:
Honour is but the estimation of Excellency, or rather Some extrinsic Testimony of that Estimation:
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But Wisdom is a real Excellency, which gives an intrinsick Worth and Value to the Mind of Man,
But Wisdom is a real Excellency, which gives an intrinsic Worth and Valve to the Mind of Man,
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and therefore is much to be preferr'd before that Honour which stands in some outward acknowledgement.
and Therefore is much to be preferred before that Honour which Stands in Some outward acknowledgement.
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What's a Gilded Title to a Noble Mind, or a little popular Air, to that Excellency of spirit, which renders a man usefull for the Publick?
What's a Gilded Title to a Noble Mind, or a little popular Air, to that Excellency of Spirit, which renders a man useful for the Public?
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But if any are delighted with the shine of Gold, let them possess themselves of that bright-fac'd Mettal,
But if any Are delighted with the shine of Gold, let them possess themselves of that bright-faced Metal,
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and then they may please themselves as much as they will with its shining lustre.
and then they may please themselves as much as they will with its shining lustre.
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Do ye delight in Honour? seek for Wisdom, and Honour will not fail to attend you:
Do you delight in Honour? seek for Wisdom, and Honour will not fail to attend you:
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Exalt Her, and she shall promote thee; She shall bring thee to Honour, when thou dost embrace her, &c.Exalt Her, and she shall promote thee; She shall bring thee to Honour, when thou dost embrace her, etc.
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Thus ye see the Excellency of Wisdom to be such, as that it may justly challenge the precedency of Riches,
Thus you see the Excellency of Wisdom to be such, as that it may justly challenge the precedency of Riches,
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and Power, and Honour, which are the most courted advantages, that I may not say, Vanities of the world.
and Power, and Honour, which Are the most courted advantages, that I may not say, Vanities of the world.
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And so you have seen wherein that Excellency of Wisdom lies, which justly denominates her the Principal thing: I come now to prove, III. That this Excellency is attainable, and to show you by what means you may attain it.
And so you have seen wherein that Excellency of Wisdom lies, which justly denominates her the Principal thing: I come now to prove, III. That this Excellency is attainable, and to show you by what means you may attain it.
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The Throne of Wisdom is on High, and this World may seem to be left as the Stage on which Folly is come to act her part:
The Throne of Wisdom is on High, and this World may seem to be left as the Stage on which Folly is come to act her part:
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Wisdom is so great an Excellency, that it may well be question'd whether it can be found on Earth:
Wisdom is so great an Excellency, that it may well be questioned whither it can be found on Earth:
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Yet certainly this Excellency is attainable.
Yet Certainly this Excellency is attainable.
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If we be but serious and constant in our Endeavours, we may come to have our Souls adorn'd with the Lights and crown'd with the Glories of Wisdom. For,
If we be but serious and constant in our Endeavours, we may come to have our Souls adorned with the Lights and crowned with the Glories of Wisdom. For,
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1. 'Tis not sure in vain, that the Wise Man doth here commend Wisdom to us,
1. It's not sure in vain, that the Wise Man does Here commend Wisdom to us,
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and exhort us to the most earnest Endeavours to acquire it: Wisdom is the principal thing:
and exhort us to the most earnest Endeavours to acquire it: Wisdom is the principal thing:
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therefore get Wisdom, and with all thy getting get Ʋnderstanding. Therefore get Wisdom, and with all thy getting get Ʋnderstanding.
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God is not wont to delude men, in commanding them to seek that, which he is resolv'd he will deny, or knows they cannot attain.
God is not wont to delude men, in commanding them to seek that, which he is resolved he will deny, or knows they cannot attain.
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This Excellency Wisdom is then certainly attainable.
This Excellency Wisdom is then Certainly attainable.
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2. God has assign'd unto Men that Work in the World, which cannot possibly be done without Wisdom;
2. God has assigned unto Men that Work in the World, which cannot possibly be done without Wisdom;
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and yet if it be not done, he has subjected them to an inevitable Necessity of bearing his Wrath, and being eternally miserable.
and yet if it be not done, he has subjected them to an inevitable Necessity of bearing his Wrath, and being eternally miserable.
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Wisdom is the first Principle of Religion and Piety, whereby Man gives unto God the Glory due unto his Name.
Wisdom is the First Principle of Religion and Piety, whereby Man gives unto God the Glory due unto his Name.
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This is his great Work in this world. This is his great Work in this world.
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And he that does not thus honour God on Earth, must expect no Glory nor Happiness in Heaven:
And he that does not thus honour God on Earth, must expect no Glory nor Happiness in Heaven:
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What then remains, but that he must bear his own Guilt, and God's Wrath in Hell? Now if Wisdom was not attainable that this work might be done, this would be nothing else but a cruel design of the Eternal destruction of all Mankind, which is utterly inconsistent with the Divine Philanthropy, the essential Goodness of God,
What then remains, but that he must bear his own Gilded, and God's Wrath in Hell? Now if Wisdom was not attainable that this work might be done, this would be nothing Else but a cruel Design of the Eternal destruction of all Mankind, which is utterly inconsistent with the Divine Philanthropy, the essential goodness of God,
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and his unspeakable Love to Man: And therefore true Wisdom is certainly attainable.
and his unspeakable Love to Man: And Therefore true Wisdom is Certainly attainable.
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3. God hath given to Man a Rational Soul, furnish'd with excellent Powers 〈 ◊ 〉 Faculties, whereby it's capable of the most Noble Endowments,
3. God hath given to Man a Rational Soul, furnished with excellent Powers 〈 ◊ 〉 Faculties, whereby it's capable of the most Noble Endowments,
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and agreeable Actions, as a Power of discerning betwixt Good and Evil; the Ʋnderstanding: and a Power of choosing the Good, and refusing the Evil;
and agreeable Actions, as a Power of discerning betwixt Good and Evil; the Ʋnderstanding: and a Power of choosing the Good, and refusing the Evil;
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the Will. How far these Faculties are impeded by the depravation of Nature, and again relieved by the aids of Grace, I shall not now discourse.the Will. How Far these Faculties Are impeded by the depravation of Nature, and again relieved by the aids of Grace, I shall not now discourse.
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Certain it is, To know and discern is essential to the Understanding: to choose or refuse is essential to the Will.
Certain it is, To know and discern is essential to the Understanding: to choose or refuse is essential to the Will.
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Hereby God hath given to Man an immediate capacity of Wisdom, which stands in the knowledge of excellent things, the proposal of excellent ends,
Hereby God hath given to Man an immediate capacity of Wisdom, which Stands in the knowledge of excellent things, the proposal of excellent ends,
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and the Choice and Use of the most proper means for the attainment of those ends.
and the Choice and Use of the most proper means for the attainment of those ends.
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He that lives in the Use of his Reason, in the exercise of these Noble Powers of his Soul, is, in some degree, Wise.
He that lives in the Use of his Reason, in the exercise of these Noble Powers of his Soul, is, in Some degree, Wise.
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He that applyes his Understanding to the Knowledge of that which God reveals to be good for Man,
He that Applies his Understanding to the Knowledge of that which God reveals to be good for Man,
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and imployes all his Powers in the diligent and constant prosecution of it, hath attain'd to true Wisdom.
and employs all his Powers in the diligent and constant prosecution of it, hath attained to true Wisdom.
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This Method is so Natural, this Motion is so agreeable, that it cannot but plainly appear, that this Excellency, this rare Endowment of the Mind of Man, Wisdom and Understanding is attainable.
This Method is so Natural, this Motion is so agreeable, that it cannot but plainly appear, that this Excellency, this rare Endowment of the Mind of Man, Wisdom and Understanding is attainable.
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Neither need I insist on the Means, by which it may be attain'd, seeing that has already been declar'd in some measure in the foremention'd Proofs and Instances of its attainableness:
Neither need I insist on the Means, by which it may be attained, seeing that has already been declared in Some measure in the forementioned Proofs and Instances of its attainableness:
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I shall only add, True Wisdom may be attain'd by these Means: 1. A due Government of a Man's self.
I shall only add, True Wisdom may be attained by these Means: 1. A due Government of a Man's self.
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He that would attain Wisdom, must not permit an Ataxy in his own Soul:
He that would attain Wisdom, must not permit an Ataxy in his own Soul:
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He must not suffer the Inferiour Powers thereof to Usurp an Empire and Regency over the Superiour.
He must not suffer the Inferior Powers thereof to Usurp an Empire and Regency over the Superior.
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He must carefully maintain the Right and Power of Reason in the Government of the Appetite and Passions.
He must carefully maintain the Right and Power of Reason in the Government of the Appetite and Passion.
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The sensitive Powers must be strictly held in subjection to the Rational:
The sensitive Powers must be strictly held in subjection to the Rational:
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Keep Reason in her Throne, and She will soon be inur'd to the Government of all the motions of the Soul, the actions of the Life, according to the Rules of Wisdom.
Keep Reason in her Throne, and She will soon be inured to the Government of all the motions of the Soul, the actions of the Life, according to the Rules of Wisdom.
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2. A serious Deut. 32.29. consideration of a Mans State.
2. A serious Deuteronomy 32.29. consideration of a men State.
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There's an Eternal State of Happiness or Misery remains for every Man after death, according to his demeanour in this Life.
There's an Eternal State of Happiness or Misery remains for every Man After death, according to his demeanour in this Life.
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The Wicked shall be tormented in Eternal Fire: the Righteous shall shine as the Sun, in the splendours of a superexcellent Glory, which shall never suffer the least Eclipse.
The Wicked shall be tormented in Eternal Fire: the Righteous shall shine as the Sun, in the splendours of a superexcellent Glory, which shall never suffer the least Eclipse.
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Now a Holy and Virtuous Life is the Way and Means to this State of Excellent Glory.
Now a Holy and Virtuous Life is the Way and Means to this State of Excellent Glory.
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The lively consideration hereof must needs be of mighty Power and Influence to incline a man to the choice and use of these Means, in order to so excellent an end:
The lively consideration hereof must needs be of mighty Power and Influence to incline a man to the choice and use of these Means, in order to so excellent an end:
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And herein lies Man's true Wisdom. 3. A diligent study of the Holy Scriptures; Herein are contain'd the Oracles of God, wherein his hidden Wisdom is reveal'd to Men.
And herein lies Man's true Wisdom. 3. A diligent study of the Holy Scriptures; Herein Are contained the Oracles of God, wherein his hidden Wisdom is revealed to Men.
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The Holy Bible is the Book of Wisdom. Of this blessed Book may be truly said, that which (not without great vanity) was inscribed upon the Tomb of Pherecydes the Syrian; NONLATINALPHABET, Laert. Here lies Wisdom in its highest Perfection.
The Holy bible is the Book of Wisdom. Of this blessed Book may be truly said, that which (not without great vanity) was inscribed upon the Tomb of Pherecydes the Syrian;, Laertes Here lies Wisdom in its highest Perfection.
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That Wisdom which shineth in its highest Glory, amongst Angels in Heaven, here discloseth it self in its amiable and most attractive Beauties to men on Earth.
That Wisdom which shines in its highest Glory, among Angels in Heaven, Here discloseth it self in its amiable and most Attractive Beauty's to men on Earth.
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By Meditation on God's Testimonies Holy David became wiser than his Enemies, wiser than the Ancients, wiser than his Teachers, whose Office it was to teach him Wisdom:
By Meditation on God's Testimonies Holy David became Wiser than his Enemies, Wiser than the Ancients, Wiser than his Teachers, whose Office it was to teach him Wisdom:
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The Holy Scriptures are able to make a man wise to Salvation: The Holy Scriptures Are able to make a man wise to Salvation:
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Herein God hath set before us, and proposed unto us those things, in the Knowledge and Practise whereof stands that True Wisdom, which is Man's greatest Excellency and Glory. Herein God hath Set before us, and proposed unto us those things, in the Knowledge and practice whereof Stands that True Wisdom, which is Man's greatest Excellency and Glory.
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The Holy Gospel is the manifestation of the Wisdom of God in a Mystery, even the hidden Wisdom, which God Ordain'd before the World unto our Glory.
The Holy Gospel is the manifestation of the Wisdom of God in a Mystery, even the hidden Wisdom, which God Ordained before the World unto our Glory.
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The wisest men that ever were in the world, who were not immediately inspired by God, ow'd their Excellent Wisdom to the study of his Holy Word. The Wisest men that ever were in the world, who were not immediately inspired by God, owed their Excellent Wisdom to the study of his Holy Word.
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That great Oracle of Wisdom, and State-Politie, the Lord Verulam, confest he ow'd his Wisdom to the Works of Solomon, particularly the Book of the Proverbs. The Holy Scriptures are that Great Light, which God hath set up and appointed to give the Light of Wisdom to the Rational World.
That great Oracle of Wisdom, and State-Politie, the Lord Verulam, confessed he owed his Wisdom to the Works of Solomon, particularly the Book of the Proverbs. The Holy Scriptures Are that Great Light, which God hath Set up and appointed to give the Light of Wisdom to the Rational World.
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And thus you see by what Means this Excellency, that so ennobles the mind of Man, may be attain'd.
And thus you see by what Means this Excellency, that so ennobles the mind of Man, may be attained.
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Now me thinks every one of you should be inflam'd with a Generous Desire of so great an Excellency,
Now me thinks every one of you should be inflamed with a Generous Desire of so great an Excellency,
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and should resolve to be diligent and serious in your endeavours for the attainment of it.
and should resolve to be diligent and serious in your endeavours for the attainment of it.
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It's an Argument of a base and mean Spirit to rest in an inglorious sloth, when a man is call'd to an Honourable Imployment.
It's an Argument of a base and mean Spirit to rest in an inglorious sloth, when a man is called to an Honourable Employment.
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Behold, here's a Noble Design, a Work worthy to engage all your Powers, though ye were the greatest Princes on Earth, the Acquisition of Wisdom. Wisdom is the greatest Excellency and Adornment of the Soul of Man,
Behold, here's a Noble Design, a Work worthy to engage all your Powers, though you were the greatest Princes on Earth, the Acquisition of Wisdom. Wisdom is the greatest Excellency and Adornment of the Soul of Man,
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and renders him amiable and illustrious in the sight of God.
and renders him amiable and illustrious in the sighed of God.
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Wisdom more adorns a King than His Royal Diadem, and redeems the meanest man from an unregarded Obscurity,
Wisdom more adorns a King than His Royal Diadem, and redeems the Meanest man from an unregarded Obscurity,
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and renders him truly Excellent and Honourable.
and renders him truly Excellent and Honourable.
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A wise Man, though in never so poor and mean Estate, is a bright Star, incircled with his own Rayes of Glory,
A wise Man, though in never so poor and mean Estate, is a bright Star, encircled with his own Rays of Glory,
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and need not envy the proudest Princes their Secular Greatness and Honour.
and need not envy the proudest Princes their Secular Greatness and Honour.
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There are many things Excellent, Great, Glorious in the worlds eye, which men are wont to pursue with great earnestness,
There Are many things Excellent, Great, Glorious in the world's eye, which men Are wont to pursue with great earnestness,
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and would account themselves very happy in the acquisition and attainment of them: But, Wisdom is the prineipal thing;
and would account themselves very happy in the acquisition and attainment of them: But, Wisdom is the prineipal thing;
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therefore get Wisdom, &c. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee, &c. Such is the Excellency and desirableness of Wisdome;Therefore get Wisdom, etc. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee, etc. Such is the Excellency and desirableness of Wisdom;
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and therefore, 1. Get Wisdome: 2. Ʋse Wisdom: and 3. Let your Wisdom be accompanied with those Virtues and Graces, which may demonstrate its Excellency and Glory. 1. Get Wisdom;
and Therefore, 1. Get Wisdom: 2. Ʋse Wisdom: and 3. Let your Wisdom be accompanied with those Virtues and Graces, which may demonstrate its Excellency and Glory. 1. Get Wisdom;
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why should you take up with any other acquisition, when you are capable of so great an Excellency? What is it in the world on which men put the greatest value? Silver, Gold, Gems? Know, Wisdom is more excellent and desirable:
why should you take up with any other acquisition, when you Are capable of so great an Excellency? What is it in the world on which men put the greatest valve? Silver, Gold, Gems? Know, Wisdom is more excellent and desirable:
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It cannot be gotten for Gold, neither shall Silver be weighed for the price thereof: It cannot be got for Gold, neither shall Silver be weighed for the price thereof:
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It cannot be valued with the Gold of Ophir, with the precious Onyx or the Saphire:
It cannot be valued with the Gold of Ophir, with the precious Onyx or the Sapphire:
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The Gold and Crystal cannot equal it; and the exchange of it shall not be for Jewels of fine Gold.
The Gold and Crystal cannot equal it; and the exchange of it shall not be for Jewels of fine Gold.
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No mention shall be made of Coral or of Pearls; for the price of Wisdom is above Rubies:
No mention shall be made of Coral or of Pearls; for the price of Wisdom is above Rubies:
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The Topaz of Aethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure Gold. The Topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure Gold.
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The Gold of Ophir, the Topaz of Aethiopia, the precious Onyx and the Saphire, the Crystal and the Coral are not worthy to be compar'd to Wisdom. The Gold of Ophir, the Topaz of Ethiopia, the precious Onyx and the Sapphire, the Crystal and the Coral Are not worthy to be compared to Wisdom.
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Did men but know the worth of Wisdom, the finest Gold, the fairest Pearls, the richest Rubies, would find but small regard.
Did men but know the worth of Wisdom, the Finest Gold, the Fairest Pearls, the Richest Rubies, would find but small regard.
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Could the Excellency and Beauty of Wisdom be presented to the eye of man, the finest Gold would cease to shine, the fairest Pearls would soon grow pale,
Could the Excellency and Beauty of Wisdom be presented to the eye of man, the Finest Gold would cease to shine, the Fairest Pearls would soon grow pale,
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and the richest Rubies would blush for shame, as wholly vanquish'd by so rare a Virtue,
and the Richest Rubies would blush for shame, as wholly vanquished by so rare a Virtue,
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and render'd of little or no value. Wisdom is the Excellency of the most Noble Beings;
and rendered of little or no valve. Wisdom is the Excellency of the most Noble Beings;
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it's the Praise of Men, the Perfection of Angels, the Glory of God: The Sun is the Glory of the world, Light of the Sun:
it's the Praise of Men, the Perfection of Angels, the Glory of God: The Sun is the Glory of the world, Light of the Sun:
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God is the Glory of all Beings, Wisdom is the Glory of God.
God is the Glory of all Beings, Wisdom is the Glory of God.
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Now how great an Honour is it for a Mortal Man to be like to the most High God, in that Excellency, which is his Glory!
Now how great an Honour is it for a Mortal Man to be like to the most High God, in that Excellency, which is his Glory!
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To glitter in Gold is accounted a great Glory; but it's a far greater, to be an Earthly God, in the Excellency of Wisdom:
To glitter in Gold is accounted a great Glory; but it's a Far greater, to be an Earthly God, in the Excellency of Wisdom:
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Get Wisdom therefore, and with all your getting get Ʋnderstanding. For, 1. Wisdom will give the greatest Excellency to your Persons:Get Wisdom Therefore, and with all your getting get Ʋnderstanding. For, 1. Wisdom will give the greatest Excellency to your Persons:
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'Tis Wisdom that makes a Mans face to shine: For it impresses upon him a Ray of the Glory of God:
It's Wisdom that makes a men face to shine: For it impresses upon him a Ray of the Glory of God:
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NONLATINALPHABET Wise men on Earth are like the stars in Heaven, say the Hebrew Doctors. Certainly, Wisdom excells Folly, as far as Light excells Darkness. Wise men on Earth Are like the Stars in Heaven, say the Hebrew Doctors. Certainly, Wisdom excels Folly, as Far as Light excels Darkness.
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There's not more difference betwixt a Man and a Beast, than betwixt a Wise Man and a Fool. Wisdom will crown you with a singular Glory; There's not more difference betwixt a Man and a Beast, than betwixt a Wise Man and a Fool. Wisdom will crown you with a singular Glory;
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'twill make you as Princes amongst the People, as Angels amongst men. 2. 'Twill make you beneficial to others:
it'll make you as Princes among the People, as Angels among men. 2. It'll make you beneficial to Others:
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'Tis the Glory of Man to be the Means of Good to many:
It's the Glory of Man to be the Means of Good to many:
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'Twas the Wisdom of Joseph, which preferr'd him to that great Honour in Aegypt, which gave him a mighty Capacity of doing Good;
'Twas the Wisdom of Joseph, which preferred him to that great Honour in Egypt, which gave him a mighty Capacity of doing Good;
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and so he became the Means of sustaining his Fathers Family, yea, the whole Land of Aegypt, and all the Neighbouring Countries in the years of Famine.
and so he became the Means of sustaining his Father's Family, yea, the Whole Land of Egypt, and all the Neighbouring Countries in the Years of Famine.
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By Wisdom ye may not only promote the Welfare of your own Country, but also contribute to the Safety, Peace and Honour of the whole Kingdom.
By Wisdom you may not only promote the Welfare of your own Country, but also contribute to the Safety, Peace and Honour of the Whole Kingdom.
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'Tis Wisdom will make you living Images of the great God, and mighty Instruments of Good to men.
It's Wisdom will make you living Images of the great God, and mighty Instruments of Good to men.
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3. 'Twill make you truly Happy and Honourable; Happy in the Favour of God, Honourable in the Esteem of Men.
3. It'll make you truly Happy and Honourable; Happy in the Favour of God, Honourable in the Esteem of Men.
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True Wisdom is alwayes attended with a train of Excellent Virtues, and it intitles men to the highest Honours, to Immortal Glories in the Kingdom of God.
True Wisdom is always attended with a train of Excellent Virtues, and it entitles men to the highest Honours, to Immortal Glories in the Kingdom of God.
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The Glory of Wisdom out-lasts mens Life, and shall have a Resurrection with their Bodies from the Grave:
The Glory of Wisdom outlasts men's Life, and shall have a Resurrection with their Bodies from the Grave:
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For when the Day is come, that the Dead shall rise from the Dust, then shall they that be Wise shine as the brightness of the Firmament;
For when the Day is come, that the Dead shall rise from the Dust, then shall they that be Wise shine as the brightness of the Firmament;
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in the lustre of a superexcellent Glory, in the Kingdom of God: Happy then is the Man that findeth Wisdom, and the man that getteth Ʋnderstanding: in the lustre of a superexcellent Glory, in the Kingdom of God: Happy then is the Man that finds Wisdom, and the man that gets Ʋnderstanding:
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For length of dayes is in her right hand, and in her left hand Riches and Honour. For length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand Riches and Honour.
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Glory is the inheritance of Wisdom: For the wise shall inberit Glory; when shame shall be the promotion of Fools. Prov. 3. ult. Glory is the inheritance of Wisdom: For the wise shall inberit Glory; when shame shall be the promotion of Fools. Curae 3. ult.
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Get Wisdom then, and with all your getting get Ʋnderstanding. Exalt Her, and She shall promote thee;
Get Wisdom then, and with all your getting get Ʋnderstanding. Exalt Her, and She shall promote thee;
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She shall bring thee to Honour, when thou dost embrace Her:
She shall bring thee to Honour, when thou dost embrace Her:
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She shall give to thine Head an Ornament of Grace, a Crown of Glory shall She deliver to thee. She shall give to thine Head an Ornament of Grace, a Crown of Glory shall She deliver to thee.
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Be sensible of your want of Wisdom. It's not to be imagin'd, that he should earnestly endeavour to get Wisdom, who has an Opinion that he is already Wise:
Be sensible of your want of Wisdom. It's not to be imagined, that he should earnestly endeavour to get Wisdom, who has an Opinion that he is already Wise:
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Be not wise therefore in your own conceits: Rom. 12.16. Let no man deceive himself: Be not wise Therefore in your own conceits: Rom. 12.16. Let no man deceive himself:
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If any man among you seem to be wise in this world, ('tis the Apostles Counsel) let him become a Fool that he may be wise: If any man among you seem to be wise in this world, (it's the Apostles Counsel) let him become a Fool that he may be wise:
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For he that thinks himself sufficiently Wise, is certainly a Fool: whereas he, who being sensible of his Folly, seeks after Wisdom, begins to be Wise. For he that thinks himself sufficiently Wise, is Certainly a Fool: whereas he, who being sensible of his Folly, seeks After Wisdom, begins to be Wise.
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Seek then after Wisdom as the Principal Excellency and ennoblement of your Nature: and that ye may attain it, 1. Converse with the Wise:
Seek then After Wisdom as the Principal Excellency and ennoblement of your Nature: and that you may attain it, 1. Converse with the Wise:
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For he that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but a companion of Fools shall be destroy'd:
For he that walks with wise men shall be wise; but a Companion of Fools shall be destroyed:
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This world is the Temple of God: Wise Men are Lamps, which God hath lighted up therein. One Lamp may be lighted from another. This world is the Temple of God: Wise Men Are Lamps, which God hath lighted up therein. One Lamp may be lighted from Another.
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From them ye may derive that Light of Wisdom, which will make you to shine in the eyes of God and Men:
From them you may derive that Light of Wisdom, which will make you to shine in the eyes of God and Men:
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But know the truly virtuous are the only Wise.
But know the truly virtuous Are the only Wise.
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The Light of Wisdom shines in a Holy Life, as a bright star in a serene skie.
The Light of Wisdom shines in a Holy Life, as a bright star in a serene sky.
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Choose then Holy and Good Men for your intimate Companions, that through the Light and influence of their Communications and Example, you may learn Wisdom by a living Law. Thus Holy David, I am a Companion of all them that fear thee,
Choose then Holy and Good Men for your intimate Sodales, that through the Light and influence of their Communications and Exampl, you may Learn Wisdom by a living Law. Thus Holy David, I am a Companion of all them that Fear thee,
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and of them that keep thy Precepts. and of them that keep thy Precepts.
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These are as God's Mystick Seals, by which he impresses Wisdom on the minds of men. 2. Ask Wisdom of God: These Are as God's Mystic Seals, by which he impresses Wisdom on the minds of men. 2. Ask Wisdom of God:
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For the LORD giveth Wisdom, out of his mouth cometh Knowledge and Ʋnderstanding. God is the Fountain of Wisdom, being infinitely, essentially wise. Angels excel in Wisdom: For the LORD gives Wisdom, out of his Mouth comes Knowledge and Ʋnderstanding. God is the Fountain of Wisdom, being infinitely, essentially wise. Angels excel in Wisdom:
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these bright Lamps which burn before the Throne of God, were lighted up by his Glorious Beams.
these bright Lamps which burn before the Throne of God, were lighted up by his Glorious Beams.
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To whom then should Man go, who wants and desires Wisdom, but to the All-wise God? 'Tis He that hath said, Ask, and it shall be given you.
To whom then should Man go, who Wants and Desires Wisdom, but to the Alwise God? It's He that hath said, Ask, and it shall be given you.
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Did the poorest man present know where he might have Gold for asking, he would soon out-shine the Rich, Did the Poorest man present know where he might have Gold for asking, he would soon outshine the Rich,
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and disdain to fill his Treasury with any baser Metal:
and disdain to fill his Treasury with any baser Metal:
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But he that asks Gold of the Rich, shall but be derided for the insolency of his request.
But he that asks Gold of the Rich, shall but be derided for the insolency of his request.
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But, If any of you lack Wisdom (which is better than Gold) let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally,
But, If any of you lack Wisdom (which is better than Gold) let him ask of God, that gives to all men liberally,
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and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him. Thus did King Solomon become the wisest man in the World. and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him. Thus did King Solomon become the Wisest man in the World.
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3. Engage your selves with all seriousness in the exercise of a solid Piety, and the Virtues of a Holy Life:
3. Engage your selves with all seriousness in the exercise of a solid Piety, and the Virtues of a Holy Life:
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For, The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom: A good Ʋnderstanding have all they that do his Commandments. Live not then at random;
For, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom: A good Ʋnderstanding have all they that do his commandments. Live not then At random;
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but make an Election upon a due deliberation of that course of Life, which you apprehend to be most excellent and agreeable to the Divine Will,
but make an Election upon a due deliberation of that course of Life, which you apprehend to be most excellent and agreeable to the Divine Will,
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and most conducible to your future good, your eternal happiness:
and most conducible to your future good, your Eternal happiness:
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Bind your self with the firmest Resolutions, notwithstanding all difficulties and discouragements, to persist in this way, till you attain your end.
Bind your self with the firmest Resolutions, notwithstanding all difficulties and discouragements, to persist in this Way, till you attain your end.
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When you are assaulted with Temptations, remember then not to act according to your present inclinations,
When you Are assaulted with Temptations, Remember then not to act according to your present inclinations,
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but according to that Election you have made, those resolutions which you have fixed in your soul, upon a mature deliberation:
but according to that Election you have made, those resolutions which you have fixed in your soul, upon a mature deliberation:
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This is your highest Wisdom, to act according to the Rules of Virtue, with an unshaken constancy, till you shall receive a Crown of Glory.
This is your highest Wisdom, to act according to the Rules of Virtue, with an unshaken constancy, till you shall receive a Crown of Glory.
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Thus I have shew'd you the way and means whereby ye must get Wisdom. Now, II. Learn to use Wisdom:
Thus I have showed you the Way and means whereby you must get Wisdom. Now, II Learn to use Wisdom:
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Let Wisdom be your Guide in all your Affairs, and Understanding your directress in all your undertakings:
Let Wisdom be your Guide in all your Affairs, and Understanding your directress in all your undertakings:
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Be diligent, serious and constant in doing those things wherein true Wisdom doth consist. Assemble all the Powers of your Soul for this purpose.
Be diligent, serious and constant in doing those things wherein true Wisdom does consist. Assemble all the Powers of your Soul for this purpose.
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The Sun incessantly moves in the Heavens, and as incessantly shines on the Earth;
The Sun incessantly moves in the Heavens, and as incessantly shines on the Earth;
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so do ye in the Lights of Wisdom, till ye shall be incircled with Raies of Glory in the presence of God.
so do you in the Lights of Wisdom, till you shall be encircled with Rays of Glory in the presence of God.
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Enter then into the paths of Virtue, that ye may shine in the Lights of Wisdom. Desist from Sin, as the greatest Folly;
Enter then into the paths of Virtue, that you may shine in the Lights of Wisdom. Desist from since, as the greatest Folly;
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believe in Christ, obey his Gospel, and submit to his Government, that ye may secure the salvation of your Souls, which is your highest Wisdom.
believe in christ, obey his Gospel, and submit to his Government, that you may secure the salvation of your Souls, which is your highest Wisdom.
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Let your Wisdom disclose it self in your 1. Piety towards God; 2. Loyalty to the King; and 3. Love and Charity to one another:
Let your Wisdom disclose it self in your 1. Piety towards God; 2. Loyalty to the King; and 3. Love and Charity to one Another:
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I shall propose these Duties to you, only as proofs of the Wisdom, the proper acts and indications of this excellent Virtue.
I shall propose these Duties to you, only as proofs of the Wisdom, the proper acts and indications of this excellent Virtue.
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1. Let your Wisdom shine in your Piety towards God:
1. Let your Wisdom shine in your Piety towards God:
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True Wisdom comes from God, and discloses its Excellency and Divine Original by those Acts of Religion and Piety, by which Man makes the nearest approaches to God.
True Wisdom comes from God, and discloses its Excellency and Divine Original by those Acts of Religion and Piety, by which Man makes the nearest Approaches to God.
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Religion, in its Rise, is Mans Return to God;
Religion, in its Rise, is men Return to God;
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in its Progress, his Honouring of God by acts of Devotion, and the Virtues of a Holy Life;
in its Progress, his Honouring of God by acts of Devotion, and the Virtues of a Holy Life;
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in its End, his Union with God, and fruition of him as the chiefest Good, and his highest happiness for ever.
in its End, his union with God, and fruition of him as the chiefest Good, and his highest happiness for ever.
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Now if Religion and Piety, which comprehends all the Virtues and Duties of a good Life, be the proper argument and evidence of True Wisdom, certainly Atheism and Irreligion, debauchory and sin are undeniable evidences of the want of this excellency.
Now if Religion and Piety, which comprehends all the Virtues and Duties of a good Life, be the proper argument and evidence of True Wisdom, Certainly Atheism and Irreligion, debauchory and since Are undeniable evidences of the want of this excellency.
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Swearing, Lying, Cursing, Drinking to excess, Whoredom and Uncleanness, Cheating and Over-reaching for gain, are visible badges of folly, and marks of madness upon men.
Swearing, Lying, Cursing, Drinking to excess, Whoredom and Uncleanness, Cheating and Overreaching for gain, Are visible badges of folly, and marks of madness upon men.
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For is it not desperate folly and madness in a Mortal Man, to make Almighty God his Enemy, by slighting his Authority, breaking his Laws,
For is it not desperate folly and madness in a Mortal Man, to make Almighty God his Enemy, by slighting his authority, breaking his Laws,
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and despising his Government? Is it not Folly and Madness in men, to provoke Him to wrath by their sins, in whose Favour lies all their Felicity? Is it not Folly and Madness in Men, made after the Image of God,
and despising his Government? Is it not Folly and Madness in men, to provoke Him to wrath by their Sins, in whose Favour lies all their Felicity? Is it not Folly and Madness in Men, made After the Image of God,
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for a little sordid gain, or filthy pleasure of Sin, to cast away all possible hopes of future happiness in Heaven?
for a little sordid gain, or filthy pleasure of since, to cast away all possible hope's of future happiness in Heaven?
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Take heed then, ye that would be accounted Sons of Wisdom, that ye be not justly charged with Folly.
Take heed then, you that would be accounted Sons of Wisdom, that you be not justly charged with Folly.
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Let not an Oath, a Curse, or any corrupt Communication be heard to come out of your mouths;
Let not an Oath, a Curse, or any corrupt Communication be herd to come out of your mouths;
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drink not to excess, nor provoke any other to drink to your measure.
drink not to excess, nor provoke any other to drink to your measure.
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Let not your Meeting this Day be a Feast of Fools. If any man swear an Oath, let him pay for his folly,
Let not your Meeting this Day be a Feast of Fools. If any man swear an Oath, let him pay for his folly,
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and bear his own shame, while ye manifest your Wisdom, in drawing from the mire and filth of your Country (the swaggering, swearing debauchee is no better) some profit for the relief of the Poor.
and bear his own shame, while you manifest your Wisdom, in drawing from the mire and filth of your Country (the swaggering, swearing debauchee is not better) Some profit for the relief of the Poor.
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2. Shew your selves wise men by your Loyalty to your King.
2. Show your selves wise men by your Loyalty to your King.
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Law and Government is the greatest security we have under Heaven for our Lives and Liberties, our Religion and Property,
Law and Government is the greatest security we have under Heaven for our Lives and Liberties, our Religion and Property,
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and whatsoever is or ought to be dear unto us.
and whatsoever is or ought to be dear unto us.
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Take away the fence of Law, break down the Wall of Government, and all is instantly laid open and common.
Take away the fence of Law, break down the Wall of Government, and all is instantly laid open and Common.
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The strong will oppress the weak, the Poor will prey upon the Rich, and the Lives of the Innocent will be in the hands of the Cruel.
The strong will oppress the weak, the Poor will prey upon the Rich, and the Lives of the Innocent will be in the hands of the Cruel.
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A fruitfull Land will soon become a barren Wildorness; Cities and Dwelling-houses would be turn'd into Dens of Bruit-beasts,A fruitful Land will soon become a barren Wildorness; Cities and Dwelling-houses would be turned into Dens of Bruit-beasts,
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and wild salvages in the shapes of men.
and wild salvages in the shapes of men.
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Loose but the Bonds of Government, and all things would instantly run into Confusion, and men would still prey upon one another, till they became all a prey to a Foreign Foe, all inslaved to a Foreign Yoke.
Lose but the Bonds of Government, and all things would instantly run into Confusion, and men would still prey upon one Another, till they became all a prey to a Foreign Foe, all enslaved to a Foreign Yoke.
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To prevent so great mischiefs, it's the Wisdom of every man to contribute what he can to the Conservation of the Law and Government under which he lives, in its full Strength and Beauty.
To prevent so great mischiefs, it's the Wisdom of every man to contribute what he can to the Conservation of the Law and Government under which he lives, in its full Strength and Beauty.
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Now the Loyalty and Obedience of the Subjects to their Soveraign, gives the greatest strength to the Law, and Beauty to the Government.
Now the Loyalty and obedience of the Subject's to their Sovereign, gives the greatest strength to the Law, and Beauty to the Government.
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He that breaks a Law opens a Gap in the Fence, and he that despiseth Authority, exposes the Government to Contempt.
He that breaks a Law Opens a Gap in the Fence, and he that despises authority, exposes the Government to Contempt.
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When a Multitude, in pursuit of some particular Advantage, or for the redress of some particular Grievance, combines together to over-bear the Law,
When a Multitude, in pursuit of Some particular Advantage, or for the redress of Some particular Grievance, combines together to overbear the Law,
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and subvert the Government of a Kingdom, they act the greatest folly imaginable, by destroying the best security they have for all they enjoy.
and subvert the Government of a Kingdom, they act the greatest folly imaginable, by destroying the best security they have for all they enjoy.
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They do but try their Forces to sink the Ship wherein they sail; to pull down the House in which they dwell;
They do but try their Forces to sink the Ship wherein they sail; to pull down the House in which they dwell;
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to overthrow the Stage on which they stand, to their inevitable Ruine. The Sovereign Power is the Soul of the Law and Government:
to overthrow the Stage on which they stand, to their inevitable Ruin. The Sovereign Power is the Soul of the Law and Government:
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He that weakens this Power, goes about to destroy the Law, to subvert the Government:
He that weakens this Power, Goes about to destroy the Law, to subvert the Government:
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But Loyalty and Obedience to the Sovereign, who governs his Subjects by Good Laws, preserves the Law in its full Force,
But Loyalty and obedience to the Sovereign, who governs his Subject's by Good Laws, preserves the Law in its full Force,
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and the Government in its Lustre and Glory.
and the Government in its Lustre and Glory.
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Now this is your greatest security for your dearest interests, and will be a proof of your Wisdom,
Now this is your greatest security for your dearest interests, and will be a proof of your Wisdom,
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and render you the Worthies of your Countrey. 3. Demonstrate your Wisdom by your Love and Charity to one another.
and render you the Worthies of your Country. 3. Demonstrate your Wisdom by your Love and Charity to one Another.
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Union is a work of Wisdom, as mightily conducing to the greater good of the parts united.
union is a work of Wisdom, as mightily conducing to the greater good of the parts united.
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Now Brotherly Love is the beautiful band of Union:
Now Brotherly Love is the beautiful band of union:
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Behold how good, and how pleasant it is for Brethren (of the same Countrey, of the same City, of the same Church) to dwell together in Ʋnity. Behold how good, and how pleasant it is for Brothers (of the same Country, of the same city, of the same Church) to dwell together in Ʋnity.
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Unity is the Beauty and Strength of a Society, its Safety and Glory. Unity is the Beauty and Strength of a Society, its Safety and Glory.
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The Branch by its Union with the Tree, the Stone with the Building, a Member with the Body, secures it self and the Body, the Building, the Tree:
The Branch by its union with the Tree, the Stone with the Building, a Member with the Body, secures it self and the Body, the Building, the Tree:
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but when this Union is dissolv'd, the part, if not the whole, is soon destroy'd.
but when this union is dissolved, the part, if not the Whole, is soon destroyed.
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'Tis then your Wisdom to maintain that Union by Brotherly Love, which is so conducible to your mutual Good.
It's then your Wisdom to maintain that union by Brotherly Love, which is so conducible to your mutual Good.
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This will be your Strength and Beauty, your Excellency and Honour. The Conservation and Improvement hereof for its proper ends, will be your Wisdom, as Men,
This will be your Strength and Beauty, your Excellency and Honour. The Conservation and Improvement hereof for its proper ends, will be your Wisdom, as Men,
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and as Christians, your Crown and Glory. But then to your Brotherly Kindness add Charity;
and as Christians, your Crown and Glory. But then to your Brotherly Kindness add Charity;
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in the Relief of those that are in Distress, in the Redemption of your poor Brethren from the Ignominy, Obscurity and Misery of an indigent Condition. in the Relief of those that Are in Distress, in the Redemption of your poor Brothers from the Ignominy, Obscurity and Misery of an indigent Condition.
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This will be a singular Proof of your Wisdom, as well as a visible mark of your Christianity.
This will be a singular Proof of your Wisdom, as well as a visible mark of your Christianity.
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'Twill be your Wisdom in dayes of Danger, to secure your Estates;
It'll be your Wisdom in days of Danger, to secure your Estates;
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and nothing can be so safe as that which (by Acts of Charity) is laid up in Heaven.
and nothing can be so safe as that which (by Acts of Charity) is laid up in Heaven.
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It's certainly an Act of great Wisdom in a man, to improve his Temporal Estate to the best advantage. It's Certainly an Act of great Wisdom in a man, to improve his Temporal Estate to the best advantage.
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And this improvement is the best made, this advantage is best secur'd by the Offices of Charity.
And this improvement is the best made, this advantage is best secured by the Offices of Charity.
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For by doing Good to others, a man treasures up Glory to himself.
For by doing Good to Others, a man treasures up Glory to himself.
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For though the Poor may seem a barren soil, he that sows this precious Seed, shall reap Honour on Earth, and rewards in Heaven.
For though the Poor may seem a barren soil, he that Sovus this precious Seed, shall reap Honour on Earth, and rewards in Heaven.
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Divine Charity is the only Excellent Chymistry; it turns even Dross into Gold. Hereby you may commute your Temporal Riches for Eternal Treasures.
Divine Charity is the only Excellent Chemistry; it turns even Dross into Gold. Hereby you may commute your Temporal Riches for Eternal Treasures.
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'Tis the Grain not stor'd up in the Garner, but sown in the Fields, that yields the plentiful encrease.
It's the Grain not stored up in the Garner, but sown in the Fields, that yields the plentiful increase.
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If God then by his Blessing hath given you a Temporal Estate, it's your Wisdom to imploy some part thereof in Works of Charity, as the best improvement for an Eternal Advantage.
If God then by his Blessing hath given you a Temporal Estate, it's your Wisdom to employ Some part thereof in Works of Charity, as the best improvement for an Eternal Advantage.
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They who most abound with worldly Goods, are but Stewards of Gods Blessings, and 'tis their Wisdom to imploy them according to his Will.
They who most abound with worldly Goods, Are but Stewards of God's Blessings, and it's their Wisdom to employ them according to his Will.
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This is the Proof of their Fidelity, whereupon they may expect God's Acceptance and a great reward.
This is the Proof of their Fidis, whereupon they may expect God's Acceptance and a great reward.
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That Advantage is most to be valued, which is of greatest extent and longest duration. Such is the advantage which may be acquir'd by the Offices of Charity.
That Advantage is most to be valued, which is of greatest extent and longest duration. Such is the advantage which may be acquired by the Offices of Charity.
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For hereby many persons may be rais'd from an unprofitable sloth and deep poverty, to a happy Capacity of doing good to others;
For hereby many Persons may be raised from an unprofitable sloth and deep poverty, to a happy Capacity of doing good to Others;
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and then will the Glory of all their good deeds redound to you.
and then will the Glory of all their good Deeds redound to you.
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So may ye do good after this Life, and bring Glory to God, when ye shall sleep in your Beds of Honour; such are the Graves of good men, who having finish'd their course of Virtue, lie down in Glory, and rest in the hope of a happy Resurrection to the Glorious Joys of an endless Life.
So may you do good After this Life, and bring Glory to God, when you shall sleep in your Beds of Honour; such Are the Graves of good men, who having finished their course of Virtue, lie down in Glory, and rest in the hope of a happy Resurrection to the Glorious Joys of an endless Life.
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'Tis certainly a commendable Act of Charity, to take Children out of poor Families, and train them up in honest Trades and Callings, whereby they may become serviceable to the Publick Good.
It's Certainly a commendable Act of Charity, to take Children out of poor Families, and train them up in honest Trades and Callings, whereby they may become serviceable to the Public Good.
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[ You may here behold this day some Instances of the Fruits of this Charity . [ You may Here behold this day Some Instances of the Fruits of this Charity.
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] From these neglected Quarries, are those stones sometimes taken, which are the Strength and Beauty of the Building;
] From these neglected Quarries, Are those stones sometime taken, which Are the Strength and Beauty of the Building;
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the stately Pinnacles and Top-stones thereof.
the stately Pinnacles and Top-stones thereof.
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Wisdom shines in her brightest splendour in the Works of Charity, which are the paths to Honour. Count it your Glory then to do Good;
Wisdom shines in her Brightest splendour in the Works of Charity, which Are the paths to Honour. Count it your Glory then to do Good;
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to be Beneficial to your poor Brethren. Hide not your selves from your own flesh . Nothing is more Divine, than to do Good .
to be Beneficial to your poor Brothers. Hide not your selves from your own Flesh. Nothing is more Divine, than to do Good.
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It's a more blessed thing to give, than to receive Acts 20.35.. Honour God then with your substance , It's a more blessed thing to give, than to receive Acts 20.35.. Honour God then with your substance,
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and relieve the Poor with some part of your Estate:
and relieve the Poor with Some part of your Estate:
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So shall the Poor at once lift up their eyes upon you, and their hands to Heaven and bless you,
So shall the Poor At once lift up their eyes upon you, and their hands to Heaven and bless you,
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while they behold you with Love and Veneration, as so many Living Images of the Eternal Divinity, the Sovereign Beauty and Goodness.
while they behold you with Love and Veneration, as so many Living Images of the Eternal Divinity, the Sovereign Beauty and goodness.
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Thus I have shew'd you the right Use, and best improvement of Wisdom, for the Glory of God, and Good of Men. Now in the last place, III.
Thus I have showed you the right Use, and best improvement of Wisdom, for the Glory of God, and Good of Men. Now in the last place, III.
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Let your Wisdom be accompani'd with those Virtues and Graces, which may with the most convincing Light and Evidence attest its Original,
Let your Wisdom be accompanied with those Virtues and Graces, which may with the most convincing Light and Evidence attest its Original,
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and justifie it to the World, to be the Off-spring of Heaven, the Daughter and the delight of God;
and justify it to the World, to be the Offspring of Heaven, the Daughter and the delight of God;
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as with Innocency, Meekness and Humility. 1. Innocency. Defraud no Man, wrong no Man;
as with Innocency, Meekness and Humility. 1. Innocency. Defraud no Man, wrong no Man;
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Be wise as Serpents, but be harmless as Doves Mar. 10.16.. Wisdom buildeth her House, but not with the Ruines of her Neighbour.Be wise as Serpents, but be harmless as Dove Mar. 10.16.. Wisdom builds her House, but not with the Ruins of her Neighbour.
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He that does wrong to another, doth the greatest injury to himself:
He that does wrong to Another, does the greatest injury to himself:
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For he subjects himself to Gods 1 Thess. 4.6. Wrath, and his Estate to his Curse, which may not only secretly consume his ill-gotten Goods,
For he subject's himself to God's 1 Thess 4.6. Wrath, and his Estate to his Curse, which may not only secretly consume his ill-gotten Goods,
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but also bring his whole Estate to nothing. No Man can shine in the Lights of Wisdom, but in the State of Innocency. 2. Meekness. Disturb no man:
but also bring his Whole Estate to nothing. No Man can shine in the Lights of Wisdom, but in the State of Innocency. 2. Meekness. Disturb no man:
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Disquiet not your selves by letting loose your unruly Passions.
Disquiet not your selves by letting lose your unruly Passion.
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Folly is clamorous and troublesome, but Tranquillity and Peace are the inseparable Companions of Celestial Wisdom.
Folly is clamorous and troublesome, but Tranquillity and Peace Are the inseparable Sodales of Celestial Wisdom.
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The Wisdom that is from above, is, first pure, and then peaceable, gentle, and easie to be entreated . The Wisdom that is from above, is, First pure, and then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated.
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Wisdom is a glorious Princess, and She Governs her Subjects in Peace. Unruly Passions are not permitted to keep their Revels under her Regency.
Wisdom is a glorious Princess, and She Governs her Subject's in Peace. Unruly Passion Are not permitted to keep their Revels under her Regency.
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These Rebels against Reason are bound in Chains, or banish'd from her Dominion.
These Rebels against Reason Are bound in Chains, or banished from her Dominion.
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He is a Wise man that knows well how to Govern a City; but he more excells in Wisdom, who knows how to govern his own Spirit ;
He is a Wise man that knows well how to Govern a city; but he more excels in Wisdom, who knows how to govern his own Spirit;
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who upon all Provocations, can keep his Passions under the Rule and Regency of Reason.
who upon all Provocations, can keep his Passion under the Rule and Regency of Reason.
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He is both a Fool, and dangerous, who upon every petty discontent is ready to set his own House on fire,
He is both a Fool, and dangerous, who upon every Petty discontent is ready to Set his own House on fire,
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and does what he can to put the Neighbourhood into a flame.
and does what he can to put the Neighbourhood into a flame.
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Where the Spirit of a Man takes fire, with a little spark, a slight Provocation, there is wanting the Meekness of Wisdom. 3. Humility. Despise no man:
Where the Spirit of a Man Takes fire, with a little spark, a slight Provocation, there is wanting the Meekness of Wisdom. 3. Humility. Despise no man:
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He that despiseth his Neighbour is void of Wisdom . Pride not your selves in the Opinion of your own Excellency: He that despises his Neighbour is void of Wisdom. Pride not your selves in the Opinion of your own Excellency:
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For when pride cometh, then cometh shame; but with the lowly is Wisdom . Wisdom cohabits with Humility, and therefore let not the Wise Man Glory in his Wisdom ,
For when pride comes, then comes shame; but with the lowly is Wisdom. Wisdom cohabits with Humility, and Therefore let not the Wise Man Glory in his Wisdom,
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or despise his Neighbour because of his Folly. Alas, O Man, who made thee to differ !
or despise his Neighbour Because of his Folly. Alas, Oh Man, who made thee to differ!
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The Great God who made you both, might have given him Wisdom, and said of thee, Let him be a Fool. Art thou wiser than another? Be not lifted up:
The Great God who made you both, might have given him Wisdom, and said of thee, Let him be a Fool. Art thou Wiser than Another? Be not lifted up:
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there are others wiser than thou.
there Are Others Wiser than thou.
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If thou wast in deed wiser than all men, yet what was thy Wisdom, but Folly to the most Wise God? Certainly thou canst not deserve so much Folly in the weakest man,
If thou wast in deed Wiser than all men, yet what was thy Wisdom, but Folly to the most Wise God? Certainly thou Canst not deserve so much Folly in the Weakest man,
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as the All-wise God discerns in thee. Angels excell in Wisdom, yet the most Wise God charges them with Folly .
as the Alwise God discerns in thee. Angels excel in Wisdom, yet the most Wise God charges them with Folly.
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Now dost thou not desire, that God who sees Folly in thee, may not despise thee? Then remember, that it is the Will of God,
Now dost thou not desire, that God who sees Folly in thee, may not despise thee? Then Remember, that it is the Will of God,
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and there is the greatest Reason in the world, that thou shouldest not despise thy Brother,
and there is the greatest Reason in the world, that thou Shouldst not despise thy Brother,
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though thou perceivest in him a want of Wisdom.
though thou perceivest in him a want of Wisdom.
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Has God given you Wisdom, conserve it in Humility, and it will be your great Glory.
Has God given you Wisdom, conserve it in Humility, and it will be your great Glory.
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Angels excell in Wisdom, and they are exemplary in Humility: They veil their faces in the presence of God, and give Glory to His Name:
Angels excel in Wisdom, and they Are exemplary in Humility: They veil their faces in the presence of God, and give Glory to His Name:
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And it is an Act of Humility in Man, to give the Glory of all his Excellency to God:
And it is an Act of Humility in Man, to give the Glory of all his Excellency to God:
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And therefore, To God alone be ascribed, Rev. 7.12. Wisdom, and Strength, and Honour, and Glory, and Blessing, and Praise, both now and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
And Therefore, To God alone be ascribed, Rev. 7.12. Wisdom, and Strength, and Honour, and Glory, and Blessing, and Praise, both now and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
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