The little manuel of the poore mans dayly devotion collected out of severall pious and approoved authors / by W.C.

Reason ought to be the Rule of all our actions and affections.

MAns nature is to live accor∣ding to reason, but passion blinding us, we weigh not all things by the just weight of their worth, but rather by our deceiptfull affe∣ctions, and disorderly appetits: the affection which we have for one per∣son, makeing all his actions to se∣eme gratefull and good; and our aversion to the other, but unplea∣sing and badd: wheras he notwith∣standing may wel have what is wor∣thy of praise; and the other, what may deserve much blame.

Have not a double hart; the one for your selfe, and the other for your neighbour; it being reason

which ought to be the Rule and gui∣de of our will. Esteeme not things accordding only as they seeme plea∣sing to you, and in appearence, but according to their worth and valour. Be not troubled that others seeke their owne conveniences, seeing that they are not offended to let you pro¦cure yours.

Doe as you would be donne to, and deale with others in the same manner, as God dealeth with you: who although he suffereth much at your hands, yet he refuseth not to bestow blessings and great favours daily upon you. Nor be you much troubled if men deale ungratefully with you, you being so very ungrate∣full to God.