The dignitie of man both in the perfections of his soule and bodie. Shewing as well the faculties in the disposition of the one: as the senses and organs, in the composition of the other. By A.N.

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Title: The dignitie of man both in the perfections of his soule and bodie. Shewing as well the faculties in the disposition of the one: as the senses and organs, in the composition of the other. By A.N.
Author: Nixon, Anthony.
Publication: London :: Printed by Edward Allde dwelling vppon Lambert-hill, neere old fish-street,; 1612.
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Q. What is the difference betweene Voice and Speech?

A. The one is confused, the other articulate and distinguished, Rhetoricke and Logicke are but vaine ba∣bling without the knowledge of Gods word. Men are as Organ-pipes, hauing neither good sound, nor voice, nor tongue, nor mouth, to speake of God and his workes as we ought, and to praise and glorifie him, but onely so farre, as he being the Organ-plaier blow∣eth and inspireth vs with his holy Spirit. The Tongue is a Messenger and an Interpreter of the Spirit and mind, and therefore is placed neere the braine where all the Spirits lodge.

The externall Senses are as messengers to the internall: The heart is the guide and Counsellour of the Tongue; and the braine, the Lord and maister: so that it is fortified both aboue and beneath.