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The MORAL.
POlicy goes beyond Strength. But that Man who lyes still in a Ditch crying, Lord, Help me! and never offer so much as one Struggle towards it, me∣rits no more Pity, than he does Incou∣ragement, who lyes Gaping under a Plumb-Tree, expecting the Plumbs to drop into his Mouth, without lifting up his Hand to Gather 'em, though within Reach.
Therefore wish not, or pray for such a thing, or such a Deliverance; but use also the Means to attain it: And if thou seest thine Enemy prove too Strong for thee, then Resist not, but turn to thy Money-Politicks; for, 'twill certainly prove the securest Safety, in such an exi∣gent Extremity.
Observe this as a certain Maxim: One Yard of subtle Policy, join'd to an Inch of experienc'd Strength, if well us'd, may Measure the whole Universe.
When, Lord, in any Danger e'er I fall, By Satan's skill, O then attend my Call! I'll use the Means, but wait on thee for all.