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

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The practice of policie in a Christian life taught from the Scriptures / written by I. Saltmarshe ...
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Saltmarsh, John, d. 1647.
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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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Christian life.
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"The practice of policie in a Christian life taught from the Scriptures / written by I. Saltmarshe ..." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A11380.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 20, 2024.

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POLICIE XXVI. Wisedome in taking advantage.

WHen you observe inclina∣tions and desires in o∣thers to fulfill and grant your de∣sires, deferre not the sollicit, for imaginations will revolt, and the first heate you raise by your ave∣nues and addresses will coole, and like an impression upon wa∣ter or sand, soone vanish and bee blowne out.

Thus,

Eleezer did wisely in taking the

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present advantages, Hinder mee not (sayes hee) since the Lord hath prspered my way, send mee away,

Gen. 24. 56.
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