A journal of meditations for every day in the year gathered out of divers authors / written first in Latine by N.B. ; and newly translated into English by E.M. in ... 1669.

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Title: A journal of meditations for every day in the year gathered out of divers authors / written first in Latine by N.B. ; and newly translated into English by E.M. in ... 1669.
Author: N. B., 1598-1676.
Publication: [S.l. :: s.n.],; 1669.
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Subject terms: Meditations.; Devotional literature.
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* 1.1Our Lord appeareth to the seven Disci∣ples that were fishing. Part. 2.

COnsider 1. John knowing it to be Christ, by the miraculous draught of fish, undoubted∣ly pronounceth, It is our Lord. And Peter present∣ly in all hast flingeth him self into the Sea, to swimme unto him. In John is expressed the light of the contemplative life, which is quick sighted to know our Lord, and to point him out to others.

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In Peter is figured the fervor of the Active life, which is allways forward upon works of Piety. Give your self to both, that by contemplation you may come to know the Divine will, and by Action you may effectually put it in practice.

* 1.2Consider 2. Our good Lord had prepared a dinner for them (probably) by the hands of Angels, against they were come on shore. For After they came down to land, they saw hot Coles lying, and fish layed thereon, and bread. Observe how lovingly he invites them, saying Come dine, &c. And himself distributes the bread among them. In like manner he invites us all to partake of his fullness. Come ye to me all that labour, and are burdened, and I will refresh you. Wonderful is the care and providence of God over his servants, that you may learn to cast your care upon our Lord,* 1.3 for he will no••rish thee.

Consider 3. If it be your calling to fish for Souls, you must be sure to cast your net on the right side, by a right and pure intention, only seeking the glory of God, and gain of Souls: not on the left, seeking your own temporal profit. The Apostles (saith S. Bernard) did spread their nets to catch fish, not Gold, nor Silver.* 1.4 See that you doe the like.

Notes

* 1.1

Jo. 21.7.

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* 1.2

Mat. 11.28.

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* 1.3

Ps. 54.23.

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* 1.4

Bern. Ep. 137.

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