A foul polluted Soul, the object of Gods hatred. [ 1448]
THe rheumatick and spawling Cynick,* 1.1 when he was entreated by the dainty Mistresse of the house, where he was entertained, that he would spit in the foulest part of the house, did thereupon very unmannerly spit in the Mi∣stresses own face, because that in his opinion it was the foulest: Thus, as it is the honour of the Holy, Omnis decor ab in••ùs, to be all glorious within, what outward wants soever seem to disgrace them;* 1.2 so it is the disgrace of the World∣ly, Omnis faetor ab intus, they are filthy within, what outward abundance soever doth seem to honour them; God requires truth in the inward parts; but alasse, we may say truly of these, their inward parts are very wickednesse, so that when he sees their houses kept neat and clean,* 1.3 the floores swept, the walls hung, the vessels scowred, their Apparel brushed, their bodies adorned, all curiously highted, onely their hearts filthy and polluted, he will certainly spit his contempt upon that Heart; Therefore wash thy heart from iniquity, O Ierusalem, that thou mayest be saved. 2 Kings 9. 12.