236 Wherein lies that exist, Rigbteou`nefs,whieb Serm, to. refpet than is due , therefore it will not be amifs in our refpeas towards others , largiri dlrgs6d , to give men fornething above we think they deferve, and the rather becaufe civil refpec1 is cheap, and c:orts us nothing, and weexpe6t from others full as much as comes to. our (hare ; for it is a mitlaka to think that we dobut rigbteoufly diem our (elves, and that we have no more than a ¡Litt value of our oven worth, 2. In matters of klndnefs and courtefies, we mual be ufeful toone another, I would have no man churlifh ro me, but ready to gratifie rne,and do me a kindnefs. Do I thinkmuch to he denied a re3fonable favour , and doth not another fo toot' We would have all men love us, that is, bear fuch an af_ fedlion to us, that when it fills in their way, they fhould be ready todo us a courtefie. We would not have courtefies done in a difcourteous manner, extorted ( y importunity, or upbraided tous afterwards. Let us likewae difpenfe favours with a liberal hand,and a chearful countenance,that men may fee that they come from a kinde heart,and a real good will. 3. In matters ofcharity and compafion,if any manhe inmi. fery, pity him,and help him to your power ; if anybe in ne- ceflcy and want, contribute tohis relief, without too fcrupu= lous inquiries about hire ; for we would be thus dealt with our felves, we would not have others to harden their hearts, or fhut up their bowels of compaffion againft us. Is any man call down do not infulc over him,and trample upon him,do not look upon himwith fcorn,and rejòyce over him in theday of diftrefs. Res e(t facra mifer, perlons in mi/ery are facred, and not to be violated. When you fee any man in calamity, think ye hear him fay to you with lob, I alfo could fpeak as you do, ifyear foul were inmy [aul, /lead, 1 could heap up words a gainfl you, ,and(hakemine headat you, bat I would Jirengthen you withmy mouth, and themovingofmy lips fhouldaffivageyour grief, Job 16. 4, 5 4. In matters of forbearance and fog/vamp ; We fland in need -of foroearance and pardon from others, from God and men, we tiiould be loath God fhould takeadvantage againft us
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