Ofthevanityofcoffdy and brace apparel'. 407 bidden in the Scriptures, and is thebadge andremembrance muds toprefer ofour Gnne and fhame : feeing it misbefeemeth thofe who thefßirituall profeffe Chriflianitie, to affe6t orvfeit, much more to dote hef utut ire and Cet their hearts vpon it, becaufe it isin it felfe vaine and thefoule, b voidofexcellencie, and veto them not only vnprofitable, Purpuree, au. but euery wayeuill,both inrefpediofGnne andpunifhment; rex, e<rJ lendi. let vs labour to weane our hearts and affeélions from this develies, bu worthleffe and wickedvanitie, that we may place and fixe ileum qùtbu them vpon much more excellent and precious ornaments; nullravice ftriuing and indeauouring to adorne our felues with the fan- flendor,nullum Elifying and fauing graces ofGods Spirit, which will not vrrtutis dears only feruc for garments to hide andcouer our fpirituall na- lazentadOi kedreffe, wherewith being cloathed, we !hall appeare beau- tiful] and glorious in the fight of God, and all his holy Pfolm Saints and Angels ; but alfofor armour ofproofe,todefend Ephef.ó.to.ta. and preferue vsfrom all the furious affaults ofour fpirituall enemies: and as the Apofile exhorteth vs, let vs aboue all tPer5.5. things labour todecke our fouleswith humilitie,andwith thewedding garmerit of faith, anda goodconfcience; and put on IefusChrifl, that being cloathed withhis righteouf- R001.13.14. nelfe and obedience, wee may bee accepted 'ofGod in his beloued ; and fo fhall we,when we haue finifhed our courfe withmuch ioy and peace, haue thofe long white robes ofApoc.7.tj.'4. glorie, and eternall happineffebellowedvpon vs in the day ofGods appearing,and asfit guefis ofthe bridall chamber, followthe Lambewhither foeuerhe goeth. ßd4 CHAP.
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