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That is the true and chiefe joy, which is not conceived from the creature, but received from the Creator; which (being once possest thereof) none can take from thee, whereto all pleasure being com∣pared, is torment; all joy is griefe; sweet things are bitter, all glory is basenesse, and all delectable things are despicable.