The vvonders of the load-stone. Or, The load-stone newly reduc't into a divine and morall vse. By Samuel Ward, of Ipswich. B.D.
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- The vvonders of the load-stone. Or, The load-stone newly reduc't into a divine and morall vse. By Samuel Ward, of Ipswich. B.D.
- Author
- Ward, Samuel, 1572-1643.
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- London :: Printed by E[lizabeth] P[urslowe] for Peter Cole, and are to be sold at his shop, at the signe of the glove and Lyon in Cornehill, over against the Conduit,
- 1640.
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- Subject terms
- Magnetism -- Early works to 1800.
- Christian life -- Early works to 1800.
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Contents
- frontispiece
- title page
- To the most Excellent Majesty of the Royall CHARLES, &c.
- A Preface to the Reader, wherein is contained the Scope and Argument of the following Treatise.
- TO THE READER.
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THE WONDERS OF THE LOAD-STONE.
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CHAP. I. Concerning the use of the
Load-stone, unknowne in former ages, discovered in these latter times. -
CHAP. II. Concerning divers uses of the
Loadstone, and which is the most excellent. -
CHAP. III. Of the benefit we have by the use of the
Loadstone, that shewes us the North, and a comparison of it with Christ. -
CHAP. IIII. Of divers names by which the
Load -stone is called, and how that every one of them may most conveniently be ap∣plied unto Christ. -
CHAP. V. Of the
Load-stones ele∣vating Vertue. -
CHAP. VI. Of the
Load-stone com∣municating its Vertue, and Conveying it into the Iron. -
CHAP. VII. Of the Loadstones attractive Vertue, and of Christ his dra
ing of the Wisemen, Math. 2. -
CHAP. VIII. Of the
Load-stones at∣tractive Vertue, compared with the power of Ministers and Preachers in converting Soules unto Christ. -
CHAP. IX. Concerning the
Load-stones neglecting of Silver & Gold, but unitingIron un∣to it selfe, compared with Christ passing by the Angels, as not regarding them, but electing men. -
CHAP. X. Of the
Loadstones in∣differency, and of a Chri∣stians not respecting of per∣sons. -
CHAP. XI. That the
Loadstone, drawes a greatand heavier weight then Jet. -
CHAP. XII. Of that cleannesse which the
Loadstone and the Spi∣rit of Christ require in their object. - Chap. 13. Of the Irons first motions to the Loadstone, as also of the slownes of mens souls in their first comming to Christ, and their readi∣nesse to follow him after∣wards.
- Chap. 14. Of the Irons slow motion to the Loadstone, when it is far off, and the speed it makes when it approach∣eth towards it.
- Chap. 15. Of Needles not returning to the Loadstone, and of soules not returning to Christ, without tremb∣ling, after departure from either of them.
- Chap. 16. Concerning the thicknesse of a Medium interpo∣sed, or a substance pla∣ced in the midst be∣tweene the Object and the Loadstone; not hin∣dring the drawing of it.
- Chap. 17. Of the wonderfull concate∣nation or chaining toge∣ther of Rings toucht by the Loadstone, as also of the spiritual & admira∣ble concatenation or con∣junction of Christians.
- Chap. 18. That the Loadstone and our Saviour Christ, effect more by an Instrument, than by their owne immediate vertue.
- Chap. 19. That the Loadstone drawes ten times more weight, by two points or Caps, than by so many severall points by themselves.
- Chap. 20. That those Instruments are more prevalent, and can doe more, which stick closely; than those which stick loosely, to Christ, or the Loadstone.
- Chap. 21. That the Loadstone is bet∣ter arm'd with polished Iron than with bright Gold, and so are Sermons of Divines better fur∣nisht with testimonies of Scripture and solid strength of reasons than with Rhetoricall flowers.
- Chap. 22. That all the praise of draw∣ing is due to the Load∣stone, not to the Iron, and the praise of good workes to Christ, not to men.
- Chap. 23. That the Iron, though un∣worthy in it selfe, is en∣nobled by conjunction with the Loadstone, and that wee wretched men are ennobled by our spi∣ritual union with Christ.
- Chap. 24. A Comparison betweene the Loadstone and other pre∣cious Stones, in respect of vertue and beauty.
- Chap. 25. That God useth to be more admired in little Load∣stones, and weake Chri∣stians, than in great ones.
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Chap. 26. All the Circles are found in the least Loadstone, although not in the same largen
sse; and all the habits, though not the same degrees of graces in the least Christians. - Chap. 27. One Loadstone helps ano∣ther, that is convenient∣ly, or fitly placed by it; but hurts it, if other∣wise: the like happeneth in the familiar enter∣courses, both good and bad, that men have one with another.
- Chap. 28. As the Poles of the Load∣stone have their strength in divers regions, so good and bad men have their regiment or rule in divers ages.
- Chap. 29. Christ doth diligently purge his floore in that sort, as Goldsmiths doe their Tables.
- Chap. 30. The Loadstone, and Christ together, with their ver∣tue, do impart gravitie, or weight, to those per∣sons and things that are drawne by them.
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Chap. 31. The Loadstone, for love of the earth, turnes aside from the poles of heaven; as wee also being moved by the authoritie of men, doe of
en times turne a∣side from the truth of God. -
Chap. 32. Men are deceived in the estimation of Stones, and other things, while they est
eme of them not ac∣cording to their use, but according to their out∣ward appearance. - Chap. 33. Of that Emulation and de∣sire to excel one another, which is among Load∣stones and likewise among Christians.
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Chap. 34. The contrary points of the Loadstone st
ive among themselves, and mutual∣ly xpelone another from their subjects; So it is likewise betweene the flesh and the Spirit. - Chap. 35. As the Needle is betweene two Loadstones, So is one that wavers between two opinions.
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Chap. 36. Effects of the same love in Christ and the Load∣stone, contrary to their fir
actions and demea∣ners. -
Chap. 37. A regenerate soule, and a needle toucht with the Loadstone, are of the same condition; so like∣wise an unreg
nerate soule, and a needle of iron untoucht. - Chap. 38. Of the small estimation and scarcenesse of Load∣stones & Christians, and of their native places.
- Chap. 39. Wee doe not search out the causes of hidden things to no purpose; though we doe it subtilly, yet it is but unprofitably: Di∣vines and Philosophers may more easily, & more successefully find out the effects and use of the same.
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Chap. 40. Of the slanders and abu∣se
, to hich Loadstones, as also great men and their affaires, are lyable. -
Chap. 41. There is no lesse power in Christ and the Load
one to retaine things, than to draw them at first.
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CHAP. I. Concerning the use of the
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A short Prayer according to the matter and manner of one of St.
Bernards devout rimes. - A Magnetick desire.
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