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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POLICIE LII. How to avoide the importunity of Sutors.

IF you would avoide all draw∣ing into bad engagements and obligations, avoide the importu∣nities of others, and doe not farme out your eares to the—Mollissima tempora fandi, the soft times and opportunities of impression: your stay and at∣tention encourages sollicit, and when you come so neare to the words of any, it is hard to keepe at distance with his request.

Thus,

Joseph when he was sollicited by by his mistris day by day, hearkned not unto her,
Gen. 39. 10.