The practice of policie in a Christian life taught from the Scriptures / written by I. Saltmarshe ...

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Title: The practice of policie in a Christian life taught from the Scriptures / written by I. Saltmarshe ...
Author: Saltmarsh, John, d. 1647.
Publication: London :: Printed by E.G. for Samuel Endarby and are to be sold at his shop at the signe of the Starre in Popes head alley,; 1639.
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POLICY CXXIV. To disclaime a grace with modesty.

DIsclaime a grace, that is done you, with modesty, for such extenuation of your owne worth is the advancement of it in the eye of another, for humility hath this blessing at∣tending on it, the more it is lesse∣ned in its owne opinion, the more it is honoured in anothers, to bring forth your vertues in humility, is to powre out your Spikenard at Jesus feet.

Thus,

When Boaz 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Ruth gleane in his field, she bowed and said, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take notice of me,
Ruth 2. 8, 10.