No Man a loser by giving up himself unto. God. [ 1902]
IT is said of Vapours, that arising out of the Earth, the Heavens return them again in pure water, much clearer, and more refined then they received them;* 1.1 Or as it is said of the Earth, that receiving the Sea water and puddle-water, it gives it better then it received it in the Springs and Fountains; For it strains the water and purifies it, that whereas when it came into the bowels of the Earth, it was muddy, salt and brinish, it returns pure, clear and fresh, as out of the Well-head, waters are well known to come.* 1.2 Thus if Men would but give up their hearts desire, and the strength of their affections unto God, he would not onely give them back again, but withall much better then when he received them, their affections should be more pure, their thoughts and all the faculties of Soul and Body should be renewed, cleansed, beautified, and put into a far bet∣ter condition then formerly they were.