The resolved constant Christian. [ 1909]
IN the Salentine Country is mention on made of a Lake brim full,* 1.1 put in never so much it runneth not over, draw out what you can it is still full: Such is the condition of a resolved,* 1.2 constant child of God, tide life, tide death, come what can come he is still the same, so true to this primitive institutior, that if Adversity frown, he entertains it as a tryall of his patience; if prosperity smile upon him, he looks upon it as a blessing extraordinary; whether it be peace or war abroad, sicknesse or health at home he is resolved:* 1.3 Whereas a carnal Man who bears his Prosperity neither with moderation not prudence, but is full blown like a bladder, with the wind of his own Pride, he seldome in Adversity shews either courage or constancy: one small prick of distaster empties his swola heart of all hopes, and like an unskillfull and dejected Sea-man upon eve∣ry little storm,* 1.4 he cuts Cable and Mast, and throws all overboard, where but the flaking of a few sails would serve the turn, Godly Resolution would do the deed.