andperpetual/quide. and perfeCliorr, the prices of all things fall n~t backc to their old rate, they give fufficient reafons. As for paftimes, Piayes, and other fearefull .prophanation of the Sabbath, it is a good figne 1 1 the power of grace is there planted by the Word, . I , fromwhence they are banifhed and abandoned./ They are fit pleafures for Papifl:s, which have no\ : comfort in the joyes above; and well agreeing to 1 the darkneffe _of fuperllitio~ •. Buf the light ?f) the Gofpell dtfpels fuch vamt1es; and Gods chil– dren have all their plea[ures in holy exercifes up– on the Sabbath day. · This lall: ob jcetion then of Papifis and pro– phane men ; That theworld is worfe lince there -was fo much preaching, is· idle, vaine, and frivolous. - · lvlany fuch like ·conceits; perfwafions andobl Jeltions as thefe, .which I have now reckonedup nnto you, there are abroad in the world, and in the hearts of prophane men, by which they are hindred from hearing the Word of God, with that heart, zeale and diligence as they ought. Now I come toacquaint you with fome flights and temptations of Satan, wherebyhe labours to bereaveusof the bleffings and benefits of profi– table hearers, and to hinder the effettuail wor– king of the Word in our confciertces and con– verfations. S.ttans fleights to binder the effetluall wor· king of the Word. A fir{{ plot and praCtice of Satan, is to keepe Hewctildkee'p men from diligent heanngthe V\'ord. If he can- . them from the h ' · Word not t at wayprevaile)in a fecond plat:e he laboursj • . . (g ~) · _ to I
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