The faithful and diligent Christian described and exemplified, or, A sermon (with some additions) preached at the funeral of the Lady Elizabeth Brooke, the relict of Sir Robert Brooke, Kt. ... who departed this life July 22, and was interred in the parish-church of Yoxford, July 26, 1683, and in the 82d year of her age to which is annexed ... an account of the life and death of that eminent lady : with an appendix containing some observations, experiences, and rules for practice, found written with Her Ladiship's own hand
Parkhurst, Nathaniel, 1643-1707.
LVIII. We must beware of Spiritual Sloth.
Spiritual Sloth brings Spiritual Poverty. To have Affections in Holy Duties, requires much force, to which Nature is averse. Cor∣rupt Nature doth not always dis∣cover its opposition to that which is good, by passionate contradict∣ing, but oftentimes effectually enough by Sloth and sluggish∣ness.
