A Feast of Fat Things Full of Marrow, Part 3
To Her Most Excellent Majesty Queen ANNE OF Great Brittain, France and Ireland, &c.
I Dedicate this Little Book.
WHEN I do see the Milk-white Swan,
Of all our Fowls the Queen,
Makes me to Praise that Noble Day
That Crown'd our Illustrious Queen.
When I do see the Eagle stout,
That mounts above all Things,
How happily our People be
In cover of her Wings.
THE Swan's Song.
1. O Why are we afraid of Man,
That's made of brittle Clay,
And does forget our Maker great,
Did Heaven and Earth Display?Isa. 51.
2. O let us learn a Publick Spirit,
For good to Israel,
And when our Bodies laid in Dust
Our Memory shall not fall.Psal. 112.
3. O let us live a Holy Life,
And still therein proceed;
Tho' our beginning be but small,
As Grain of Mustard Seed.Heb. 1….
4. O flee from Sin that is so Evil,
And causeth Judgments fa;
Us to Redeem the Lord of Life
Did suffer at Golgotha.John 19.
5. O let your Light before the World
In shining so excel,
That others seeing your Holy Life
May glorifie God themsel.Phil. 2.
6. When I have been in Straits so great,
My Spirits almost sink,
Yet God most high hath given to me
A faithful loving blink.Psal. 54.
7. When I do Travel far and near
For this my daily Bread,
Makes me to mind the Travels sore
That Christ had for his Seed.Isa. 53.
8. When I do see the Sower Sow,
And makes his Casts so meet,
Makes me to mind our Sower high
Reveal'd by Peter's Sheet.Acts 10.
9. When I do hear the Thunder loud,
Sees Fire tear the Sky,
Makes me to mind Jehovah's Voice
So loud to Men doth cry.Psal. 29.
10. When I the Glorious Sun do see
Each Day his Race fulfil,
Makes me to mind great Joshua's Day,
When it so long stood still.Josh. 10.
11. When I do see the Godly kind,
I love them with my Heart,
Makes me to long to meet in Heaven,
Where we shall never part.Eph. 6.
12. When we do fall in Troubles great,
Sees Straits before our …en,
Let us then mind that Providence,
On Mount it shall be seen.Gen. 22.
13. When I do see the Bulrush strong,
Grows by the River's side,
Makes me to mind that Ark of them
Did Moses in Nilus hide.Exod. ….
14. When I do see the Vine so Red,
And Grapes that's in my Hand,
Makes me to mind that Cluster fiue
They brought from Canaan's Land.Numb. 13.
15. When I behold the Rainbow Red,
With Colours Blue and Green,
Makes me to mind that Covenant
That God has made with Men.Gen. 9.
16. When I am daub'd in Clay so deep,
And all my Joints so sore,
Makes me to love that Eternal Day;
I'll rest for evermore.Heb. 4.
17. When I behold the Lamb so young,
And pleasantly to Play,
Makes me to mind that Immaculate Lamb
That takes my Sins away.John 1.
18. O let us thankful be to God,
And walk into his Way,
Who from the Womb has fed and clad
Us to this very Day.Psal. 22.
19. When I do mind that Joseph young
They laid for him such Plots,
How he did suffer innocently
At loss of both his Coats.Gen. 39.
20. When I that servent Jacob mind
Wrestling in the Night,
Before the Day appeared clear
He got a Glorious sight.Gen. 32.
21. When I do fall in Ditches deep
As I do walk the Moors,
Makes me to mind our Gallantries
When they fall in with Whores.Prov. 23. 27.
22. When I do see the Light at Morn
Begin for to display,
Makes me to mind the Upright's Light,
Like Noon-tide of the Day.Prov. 4.
23. When I do mind that Sodom great,
Where was so many Men,
Makes me to admire my God so kind
Would sav't if Righteous Ten.Gen. 1….
24. When I do hear the Trumpet sound,
Sees People in a Crowd,
Makes me mind Mount Sina right,
When it did sound so loud.Exod. 19.
25. When I do see the Thorns so thick
As I do walk the Way,
Makes me to mind how they spring up,
And choaks the Seed away.Matth. 13.
26. To know how Moon doth wax and wein
It is above our Reasons,
But let us glorifie our God
Appointed her for Seasons.Psal. 104.
27. When I do see the Frost and Snow
So thick on Earth to lye,
Makes me to mind those Treasures great
That's in the Heavens high.Job 37.
28. When I do walk so dark at Night,
And cannot see my Way,
Makes me to mind that Darkness great,
That was in Pharaoh's Day.Exod. 10.
29. When I the pleasant …arks hear Sing
By Dawning of the Days.
Makes me to mind those Glorious Heavens
Where Saints do Sing always.Rev. 14.
30. As Milk-white Swans do sweetly Sing
When Death on them draws nigh,
So I'll sing Praises to my God
Here and Eternally.… Cor. ….
31. When I do meet with Kindness sweet
That's Shown to me from Man,
Makes me to mind that Love so great
Of David and Jonathan.… Sam. ….
32. When I the Grave▪Stone… do se…
Above the Saints that lye,
Makes me to mind the Souls above
That's in Eternity.Rev. 6.
33. Assurance is a Glorious Crown,
No Carnal Man can tell,
No, not the Angels was in Heaven,
Nor yet the Damned in Hell.Rom. 8.
34. When I do see a Furnace hot
Would burn both Bone and Lyre,
Makes me to mind those Children Three
That were not hurt by Fire.Dan. 3.
35. When I do see the Wor…s so thick
That's in the Earth all over,
Makes me to mind my Bed of Dust
When they me all shall cover.Job 19.
36. When I do see the Stones in Slings
That throweth them so far,
Makes me to mind 700 Men
That threw them to a Hair.Judg. 20.
37. When I do hear the Sectaries
With their Opinions fa's
Makes me to think those Words more wise
That spoke by Balaam's Ass.Numb. …2.
38. When I do see our Dyers fine
So cast their Colours af,
Makes me to mind his Garments Red,
That came from Bozarah.Isa. 63.
39. When we do see the Godly rare
With Sin and Trouble meet,
Yet set us mind the Day to come,
They shall not say I'm Sick.Isa. 33▪
40. When I the Moorburn see so large,
And Fire to spread it sell,
Makes me to mind that Flame so great
The Damned's in in Hell.Mat. 25.
41. When I behold the Willow-Trees,
And Palms that grow thereon,
Make me to mind those Children Dear
That hang their Harps upon.Psal. …37.
42. When we do mind poor Ephraim,
And his un…urned Cake,
Yet let us love those Mercies Bowels
Did freely for him ake.Hos. 11.
43. When I do see the Gade so long
That does our Ploughs so call,
Makes me to mind that Hand so strong
By it made Philistines fall.Judg. 3▪
44. When I do read Electing Change
In Romans 8th that be,
Now God has given me the fi…st Link
The Rest will come to me.
45. When I do mind the Heart's Zeal
When Moses brake the Tables,
Makes me t… Thank my God so kind
Renew'd them unto Rebels.Exod. 32.
46. When I do see the Morning's Dew,
And all his Drops like Pearl,
Makes me to mind that Hermon's Dew,
Or on Sion Hill that fell.Psal. 133.
47▪ When I do mind that Plot so great
In Ahasuerus Day,
When Haman's Mind was fully bent
All the poor Jews to slay.Esther 3▪
48. When I do hear the Lion Roar,
And sees his Paws so tear,
Makes me to mind that Lion strong
That guarded me from fear.Rev. 5.
49. When I do hear the Arguments
That Carnal Men do show.
Yet I do know a Man in Christ
Above Fourteen ago.2 Cor. 12.
50. When I see neither Sun nor Moon,
Nor Stars glistering high,
Yet I'll believe to see my King
Of Glory Eternally.Psal. 45.
51. When I do see the Rivers swell
Into so great a Flood,
Makes me to mind those Waters all
Of Egypt's turn'd to Blood.Exod. 7.
52. When I have seen the Godly rare
In Dark and Gloomy Days,
Yet I will mind the Hand so strong,
Their Lives in all their Ways.Dan. 5.
53. O who art thou Goliah great,
That does defie the Heaven!
The Staff that in thy Hand thou wears,
Is like a Weaver's Beam,
E'er long my Foot thy Neck shall tread,
And pull out both thy Een.1 Sam. 17.
54. When I a pleasant River see,
And all her Streams to gleid,
Makes me to long that River see
Whose Streams makes Saints so glad.Psal. 4….
55. When I the Milk-white Rose do pluck,
How pleasant does it smell,
Makes me to mind those long White Robes
Delivers Saints from Hell.Rev. 7.
56. When I do see the Hail so thick
From Heaven to Earth fell,
Makes me to mind the Showers so great
That did the Amorites quell.Josh. 10.
57. When I do see the Blaver Blue
That grows amongst the Corn,
Makes me to mind its Colour fine
About the Ephod worn.Exod. 39.
58. When I do drink the Populent Spring,
And Streams that are so fine,
Makes me to long to see that Day
Ile drink my Father's Wine.Mat. 26.
59. When I behold the Peacock proud,
And his Oriental Train,
Makes me to mind those glorious Robes
That Saints do wear in Heaven.Job 39.
60. When I do see the Sectaries
That will not press the Mark,
Yet I am sure their Dagon still,
Shall fall before the Ark.1 Sam. 15.
61. When I a Garden fair did see,
And all her Flowers so fine,
Makes me lament my Parent first
Such Paradice did tyne.Gen. 3.
62. When I the Rose so Red do see,
And all her Leaves so fine,
Makes me to Love that Sharon's Rose
That takes away my Sin.Cant. 2.
63. When I behold the Woods so Green,
And all her Birds hears Chants,
Makes me to long to see that Day
I Sing in Heaven with Saints.2 Thess. 1.
64. When I do see the Sheaves so thick
That stands on Ridges so even,
Makes me to mind that Emblem right
Of Joseph and his Dream.Gen. 37.
65. When I do see the Wine so Red
That in the Cup they fill,
Makes me to mind my Saviour kind
For me his Blood did spill.Mat. 2…
66. When I ou… Sword so …ine do see,
And Bars with Yellow Gold,
Makes me to mind how Magistrates
Should for the Truth be Bold.2 Sam. 23.
67. When we behold the Gold Spink gay,
With Colours deck'd so fine,
Should we not spread our Maker's praise,
On Things that are Divine?Job 39.
68. When I do see the Ravens stout,
And nothing laid in store,
Makes me to mind their Provisor,
That Rings for evermore.Luke 12.
69. Though I be weary, and so vex't
With this my daily Sin,
Yet I'll believe that Glorious Day
When none shall enter in.Rev. 21.
70. That Sons of God are now begun,
From Scripture Truth is clear,
And God himself at the Last Day
Will make it full appear.1 John 3.
71. When I do hear the Harp so clear,
And pleasantly to play,
Makes me to mind that Player fine,
David in Saul's Day.1 Sam. 16.
72. All Praise to God for Grace begun,
It is a pleasant Thing,
For quickly Glory Grace shall Crown,
And Saints for ever Sing.James 1. 5.
73. When I do see the Cruelty,
That Men to other shows▪
Makes me to mind Adonibezek right
With his Kings Thumbs and Toes.Judg. 1.
74. When I do mind that Dalilah
Brought Sampson mickle Strife,
Made him to lose his Precious Eyes,
And likewise his sweet Life.Judg. 16.
75. When I do see the Lamps at Night
That lets me see to Gang,
Makes me to mind that Stratagem
Of Gideon to Midian.Judg. … ▪
76. When I do meet the Brambles thick
That hath my Cloaths so riven,
Makes me to mind that Man so proud,
Abimelech the King.Judg. … ▪
77. When I do see the Milstone run
Within its Circle full,
Makes me to mind how piece of one
Did break Abimelech's Skull.Judg. … ▪
78. When I do mind that Sampson strong
Which brought such Things to pass,
How he did kill a Thousand Men
With Jaw-bone of an Ass.Judg. 1… ▪
79. When I do see the Stars so bright,
And part of them down fa,
Makes me to mind how in their Course
They fought 'gainst Sisera▪Judg. … ▪
80. When I do see those Chariots
So in their going fine,
Makes me to mind how Sisera
That had 900 Iron.Judg. 4.
81. When I do see the Dung so thick
That lyes upon the Land,
Makes me to mind the Jabin great
That fell at Kishan Strand.Psalm … ▪
82. When I do see the Rocks so high
Upon the Earth that stands,
Makes me to mind those Christians wise
That does not build on Sands.Matth. 7▪
83. When I do mind that Esther …ine
Came to the King in Silk,
Makes me admire the Woman wise
Fed Sisera with Milk.Judg. 4.
84. When I the Fire large do see,
And all to Ashes turn,
Makes me to mind the Fire great
When God the Earth shall burn.2 Pet. 3.
85. When I do see the Coal-pits burn,
That does the Earth so Tear▪
Makes me to mind the dreadful Day
Of Cor, Dathan, and Abier.Numb. 16.
86. When I do hear how Zion Dear
With Moans Lament hersel,
Yet I will mind her Palaces,
Where God delights to dwell.Psalm 48▪
87. When I do hear the Frogs so croak
In Water in the E'en,
Makes me to mind the Plague of them
That fell on Egypt's King.Exod. 8.
88. When I consider David young,
Whom Samuel a Shepherd Fand,
And set a Crown upon his Head
For to Govern the Land.1 Sam. 16.
89. When I do mind the Whale so big
That Jonah brought to Land,
Makes me admire that Providence
Of my Redeemer's Hand.Jonah 2.
90. When I do hear the People Lie,
And feed themselves with Sin,
Makes me to mind poor Ephraim
That fed himself with Wind.Hos. 12.
91. When I the Candle-light do see,
And Butter-flies burn themsel,
Makes me to mind the wicked Right
That Dance in Sin to Hell.Psalm 55.
92. When I do see the …orn so thick
That on the Earth do grow,
Makes me to mind that increase great
That did on Isaac flow.Gen. 26.
93. O let us thankful be to God,
That hath not made us Beasts,
But instead thereof will give us Crowns,
And make us Kings and Priests.Rev. 2.
94. When I do see the Morning Cloud
And Dew so pass away,
Makes me to mind that sad Complaint
Of Ephraim in Judah's Day.Hos. 6.
95. When I do see the Brick-kilns burn
As I do walk the Way,
Makes me to mind that Bondage great
Of Israel in Pharaoh's Day.Exod. 5.
96. When I do see the Mountains great
That stands on Cheviot Fells,
Makes me to mind their Maker great
That weighed them in Scales.Isa. 4.
97. When I do see the Sea so rough,
And all her Waves like Fire,
Makes me to mind the Sea so Red
Did Pharaoh's Chariots tire.Exod. 14.
98. When I do walk the Way with Saints,
So pleasantly all out,
Makes me to mind that Joseph kind,
Who said, do not fall out.Gen. 45.
99. When I behold the pleasant Earth
So Beautiful and Green,
Makes me to mind that Pleasure great
That Saints enjoy in Heaven.Rev. 21▪
100. When I the Play house see so fair,
With all her sumptuous Fillers,
Makes me to mind that Emblem right
When Sampson pulled the Pillars.Judg. 16.
Cent. II.
1. WHEN I the pleasant Lilly see,
And all their Stalks so tall,
Makes me to mind that Promise great
Of God to Israel.Hos. 14.
2. When I do see the Scepter fine
That does our Law so sway,
Makes me to mind that Promise great
Of Shiloh in Judah's Day.Gen. 49.
3. When I the Ram see better Fight,
And hears their Horns so snell,
Makes me to mind that Blast of them
When Jericho's Walls down fell.Joshua 6.
4. When I the flakes on Roofs do see
Our Country People dries,
Makes me to mind that Rahab right
When she did hide the Spies.Joshua 2.
5. When I the Covetous Worlding see,
And no Truth in his Way,
Makes me to mind that Judas right
That did his Lord betray.John 18.
6. When I do hear the Birds in Cage
So pleasantly to Sing,
Makes me to mind great Babylon
That was a Cage of Sin.Rev. 18.
7. O ye that are by Grace made Saints,
Rejoice with one Accord,
For shortly ye shall Angels judge,
And likewise all the World.1 Cor. 6.
8. When I do mind that Moses great
…d Egypt's Wealth despise,
And to the Recompence of Reward
Did wholly set his Eyes.Heb. 11.
9. Abel has been 5000 Years in Heaven,
And Glory yet to come,
When he has been a Million of Millions more
It's but as new begun.
I'll throw away my Quill,Gen. 4.
Such Compting's pass my Skill.
10. When I do see the Shepherds thick
As I do walk the Land,
Makes me to mind those Patriarchs great
That dwelt in Goshen's Land.Gen. 46.
11. When I do drink the Waters sweet,
It's to my Nature kind,
Makes me to mind my Saviour Dear
That turn'd it into Wine.John 2.
12. I… Glory ye shall ever sing
When Devils and Wicked's gone,
That knows nothing of our new Name,
Nor yet our Gift White-stone.Rev. 2.
13. When I do see the Hunter fierce
Pursue his Chase so bold,
Makes me to mind that Hunter great
Which Nimrod was of Old.Gen. 10.
14. When I am hungry and hard sted
I do forget to Sing,
Yet I will mind Emanuel,
My Everlasting King.Matth. 1.
15. When I do hear the Bells so loud,
And pleasantly to Ring,
Makes me to mind the Glorious Day
That Christ shall Reign as King.Psalm 97.
16. Are not the Ravens fed, great God, by thee!
And wilt thou cloath the Lillies, and not me?
…'ll ne'er mistrust my God for Cloaths and Bread,
While Lillies flourish, and Ravens feed.Luke 1….
17. O let us live a Godly Life
Through persecuting Rod,
For every Thing shall work our Good
If we but Love our God.Rom. ….
18. When I do hear the Kine so low
At Even when it is dark,
Makes me to mind the Philistines Kine
That did bring home the Ark.1 Sam. 6.
19. When I consider the Sparrows young,
And Hairs that's on my Head,
Makes me believe on God my King
When I am scarce of Bread.Matth. 10.
20. When I do see the Dew so thick
That covers all Earth's Face,
Makes me to mind that Dew from Heaven
That wet all Gideon's Fleece.Judg. 6.
21. When I do see the Greyhound fair,
That every thing outruns▪
Makes me to mind my Time so swift
That to Eternity turns.Psalm 19.
22. When I do see the Droves of Beasts
All going to be Slain,
Makes me to mind our Gracious God
How he provides for Men.1 Cor. 10.
23. When I am by the Nettle stung▪
And Bl…rs upon my Skin▪
Makes me afraid that Pitch to touch
Defiles my Soul with Sin.Mark 7.
24. When I do see the Rising Sun,
With all his Glorious Beams,
Makes me to love that Righteous Son
With Healing under his Wings.Mal. 3.
25. Let us rejoice 'gainst roaring Devils,
The Wicked Self and Strife,
For they can never tear our Names,
Out of the Book of Life.Luke 10.
26. O let us lift our Hearts on high,
By Grace made Militant Saints,
And practice the Promises cheerfully,
Makes us wiser than Ancients.Psalm 119.
27. When I the tired Shearers see
Do hardly lift their Hook,
Makes me to mind that Harvest great
Few Labourers has to work.Matth. 9.
28. When I the Fig leaves sees so broad
That Pleasant are and Green,
Makes me to mind our Cloaths at first
Of neither Silk nor Seam.Gen. 3.
29. When I do see the Ocean deep,
With all her Banks of Sand,
Makes me to mind Jehovah high,
That measures her in his Hand.Isa. 40.
30. When I do see the Flock so thick
That's on bare Commons fed,
Makes me to mind the Flock of Christ
By World no better sped.Heb. 11.
31. When I do see the Chariots
That's in so fine Attire,
Makes me to mind Elisha's Guard,
Those Chariots of Fire.2 Kings 6.
32. When I do see the Archers shoot,
And Bows abiding strength,
Makes me to mind our Joseph right,
Whose Arms abode in strength.Gen. 49.
33. When we have eaten, and are full
Of what is in our Hand,
Let us be thankful unto God
That gave this plenty Land.Deut. 8.
34. When I our pretty Children see
With Coats of divers Colour,
Makes me to mind our Joseph right
Who had just such another.Gen. 37.
35. When I Sun, Moon, and Stars, do see
So glorious in the Heavens,
Makes me to mind our Joseph right
With all his Noble Dreams.Gen. 37.
36. When I that Reuben right do mind,
A tender-hearted Brother,
Should we not Loving Christians be,
Preserving one another.Gen. 37.
37. O how doth the hunted Hart
For Water Pant and Bray,
So was our David for his God
When hunted in Saul's Day.Psalm 42.
38. When I did drink the Water sweet
That comes from Jacob's Well,
Makes me to love that great Reward
That Jacob got himsel.Matth. 22.
39. When I the Light at Morn do see
Come in the Window clear,
Makes me to mind how Light of Saints
Ought to the World appear.Matth. 5.
40. When I do mind great Joshua
With God such Favour fand,
As to possess him fairly in
Into that Canaan's Land.Deut. 1.
41. When I observe the Sabbath-day
To my Eternal King,
Makes me to mind that Sabbath still
That Saints enjoy in Heaven.Isa. 5….
42. When I do hear our Ministers
Those Gosepl-Tydings tell,
Makes me to mind Jehovah high
That spoke them first h…msel.Exod. 32.
43. When I do hear the Psalm so loud
Praising Jehovah Ring,
Makes me to long to see that Day
When Saints shall Praise and Sing.Rev. 15.
44. When I behold the Promises great
And on them cast my Eye,
I think not much that Angels make it
Thei… Delight to pry.1 Pet. 1.
45. When I do lye on Cheviot Hills
All Night among the Heather,
Makes me to mi…d that Bethel right,
And Jacob with his Ladder.Gen. 28.
46. Whatever Good God puts in thee,
Quick not thy self bereave,
There is no Power, Device, or Might,
Into thy posting Grave.Eccl. 9.
47. When I do see the Birds in Nests
So curiously to breed,
Makes me to mind my Saviour Dear
Knew not to lay his Head.Luke 9.
48. When I do see the Garden fair,
And Flowers so pleasant in,
Makes me to mind that Paradice
Where first began our Sin.Gen. 3.
49. Hosanna's high Jerusalem,
Your King comes on an Ass,
With all those Palm-trees in your Hands,
The Way that he is to pass.John 12.
50. When I do feel that pleasant Smell
The Balm has under shade,
Makes me to mind that Balm so fine
That came from Gilead.Gen. 37.
51. When I do see the Stone so swift
That from the Sling proceed,
Makes me to mind how deep it sunk
Into Goliah's Head.1 Sam. 17.
52. When I do see the Ax so sharp
That cuts the Wood so green,
Makes me to mind Elisha right
That caused Iron to swim.2 Kings 6.
53. When I do see the Dew so thick
Upon the Grass that's mowen,
Makes me to mind the Duty right
That Magistrates are owing.Psalm 72.
54. O let us chuse the Promises good
They are our better Part,
And run the Ways of thy Commands,
Thou wilt enlarge our Heart.Psalm 119.
55. Make haste Zacheus, and climb the Tree,
By comes Zion's King,
Which to thy House Salvation
This Day shall freely bring.Luke 19.
56. When I do hear a Flatterer
For all his pleasant Words,
Yet I will mind his Tales to me
Is like to drawn Swords.Psalm 55.
57. When I behold the Worldly proud,
And no Good in their Mien,
I think they're as great Fools to see
As Cakers to the Queen of Heaven.Jerem. 7.
58. When I those Heads so high do see
Our Fema e Sex do wear,
Makes me to think the Judgment-Day
Should make them all to fear.Isa. 3. 10.
59. When I do see them Patch and Paint
That …oes their Face so rear,
Makes me t… mind the sad lament
Of Judah, tho' they wear.Jer. 4.
60. When I unthankful Men do see
Fed in our Land so thick,
Makes me to mind Jesurun right
When he with Fat did kick.Deut. 32.
61. When we do hear Idolaters
For all their fair Pretence,
Yet let us look the Scripture clear
It's wholly our Defence.Deut. 13.
62. When I do see Idolaters
At their Devotion false,
Makes me to mind Jeroboam so clear,
His Dan and Bethel's Calves.1 Kings 12.
63. When I do see the Kine so Fat
That's fed on Meadows Green,
Makes me to mind that Emblem right
Of Pharaoh with his Dream.Gen. 41.
64. When I do see the Smoke so thick
That from the Chimney fly,
Makes me to mind how Smoke of Sin
Aseends the Heavens high.Isa. 66.
65. When I do see the raging Sea
So chrowing out our Filth,
Makes me to mind the Wicked's Life,
With Pity in their Mirth.Isa. 57.
66. When I the Scarlet fine do see,
So Curious and Red,
Mak…s me to mind that Rahab's Sign
Was by a Scarlet Thread.Josh. 2.
67. O let us Praise our Maker high
With Joy and one Accord,
For all in Heaven, on Earth, and Sea,
With Might do Praise the Lord.Psalm 14….
68. Now keep these Promises fresh in Mind,
And fear no brittle Clay,
And the Beloved of the Lord shall dwell,
And Angels guard all Day. Deut. 33.Psal. 34.
69. When I do see the Serpent crawl
O… Belly as a Slave,
Makes me to mind it's Punishment
Since it deceived Eve.Gen. 3.
70. O let us learn good Wisdom's Works,
So Glorious a Peace,
For all her Ways are Pleasantness,
And all her Paths are Peace.Prov. 3.
71. When I do see the Fire burn
With Colours Red and Blue,
Makes me to mind how it consum'd
Nadab and Abihu.Levit. 10.
72. Now when the Meadow's full of Grass
It's pleasant to be seen,
Makes me to mind our David right,
With all his Pastures Green.Psalm 2… ▪
73. Good Wisdom's Ways runs pleasantly,
Her Worth cannot be told,
She'll fill thy House abundantly
With Treasures more than Gold.Prev. ….
74. Into us happily the Lines
In pleasant Places fell,
Because our Gospel firmly stands
Against the Gates of …ell.Psalm… ▪ 16.
75. When I Pearls, Tophies, Rubies, mind,
And Ophirs, Yellow Gold▪
Yet Wisdom's Lips a Jewel is,
More pr…cious manifold.Prov. 22…
76. When I the Tiles on Mouses see▪
With all their crooked Forms,
Makes me to mind how Luther Bold
Went to the City Wormes.
77. When I do hear the Oxen Low,
And Bleating of the Sheep,
Makes me to mind such Sacrifice
As Saul of Agag kept.2 …a…. 15.
78. When I do hear them Curse and Swear,
Such Oaths would tear thy Sky▪
Mak…s me to think our God's most kind
Does n…t in …ell them tie.Lev. 24.
79. Now I do Love good Wisdom's Ways,
There's Pleasure in her …and,
She quick Inventions does find out
Unto the Diligent Hand.Prov. ….
80. When I am tempted from Day to Day
With Enemies Merciless,
Makes me to mind my Saviour Dear,
How in the Wilderness▪Luke 4.
81. When I do drink the Water clear
That's in the River Twede,
Makes me to mind that River still
That does the Saints so feed.Rev. 22.
82. When I behold the Chickens young,
And He… ▪ their kindly Mother,
How carefully her Wings she spreads
Them from all Harm to cover,
Makes me to mind that Offer great
Which Christ did give our Mother.Matth. 23.
83. When I do see the Swallow swift,
So quick in Motion fly,
Makes me to mind my Time so quick
Posts to Eternity.Job 9.
84. If thou to the Almighty turn,
And make him thy strong hold,
Then shalt thou lay up Ophirs Dust,
It's Colours yellow Gold.Job 22.
85. When I the Honey-suckle see,
With all her Paps so fine,
How she does feed the industrious Bee,
Which makes her Honey mine.Mark ….
86. When I behold the glorious S…ars
From Heaven downward fell▪
Makes me to mind proud Lucifer
Like Lightning's dropt to Hell.Isa. 14.
87. When we the Poor hear at the Door,
That cannot help themsel,
Let us draw out our Bowels to such,
Lest we get Dives Hell.Luke 16.
88. When I do mind the Leaves and Fishes few
That fed so many …en,
Makes me to love my Make… Dear
That does take care of them.Matth. 14.
89. When I do mind that Sheba's Queen,
Whom Solomon did behold▪
With all her Noble Gifts to him
That was of beaten Go…d.1 Kings 10.
90. When I do see the Lilies fair
That in the Vallies grow,
How pleasant all their Garments are,
Of neither Flax …o… Tow.Matth. 6.
91. When I the Saints Graves do see,
And Bones about them lye,
Makes me to mind Ezekiel's Days,
When more of them was dry.Ezek. 37.
92. When I do see the Salmons breed,
And their innumerable fry,
Makes me to praise my Maker Good,
With his governing Eye.Gen. 1.
93. When I do see the Windmill clear,
And all her Sails so wide,
Makes me to mind that Grinder strong
Which bruised the Philistines Head.Judg. 1….
94. When I do see the Dew so thick
That on the Oxen lye,
Makes me admire that Babylonish King
That once did ring so high.Dan. 4.
95. When I do see the Peewits gay,
With their Tops and white Breasts,
Makes me to mind that rouzing Day
Jehu with Baal's Priests.… ▪ Kings 10.
96. When I behold the Woods so Green,
So purely spread and smell,
Makes me to mind Jehovah's Praise,
That made them all himsel.Gen. 3.
97. When I the Butterfly do see
With her brave painted Wings,
Makes me to mind my Maker great
That did create all Things.Gen. 1.
98. When I the Robin-Red-Breast see,
That pretty Bird of Fame,
Makes me to mind the Sons of Men,
Whose Tongues can never tame.James 3.
99. When I the Honeycomb do see
So curiously wrought,
Makes me to mind my Maker's Praise,
Who hath all Creatures taught.Gen. 1.
100. When I do see the Wheels so quick,
And all its Spokes to turn,
Makes me to mind that Fortune …ly,
Whose Wings are on the Wind.Prov. 23.
Cent. III.
1. WHen I do see the Stars so clear,
That were the Wisemens Guidings,
Makes me to mind the glorious Night
Brought Heaven and Earth Glad-tydings.Mat. 2.
2. When I do see the glorious Stars,
In Number so excell,
Makes me to show my Maker's Praise
That all of them do tell.Psalm 47.
3. When I do see the Bread so broke
Communicants before,
Makes me to mind Christ's Body broke,
Our Sins upon him bore.1 Cor. 11.
4. When I do see the pleasant Dew
So thick on Grass to fall,
Makes me to mind that Promise sweet
As due to Israel.Hos. 14.
5. When I do think on that Tyrus proud,
So Building her strong Hold,
How she did heap up Gold as Dirt,
And Silver as Dust untold.Zech. 9.
6. Th…ugh we have Line amongst the Pots,
Afflictions manifold,
Yet shall we all appear as Doves
Their Feathers Yellow Gold.Psalm 86.
7. When I do see the Weeds so thick
Amongst the Corn that grow,
Makes me to mind that wicked Crew
Amongst God's Plants that flow.Mat. 13.
8. When I do see the Birds on Earth
So plenteously to breed,
Makes me to mind my Maker good
Them every one does feed.Mat. 6.
9. When I do see the Oxen strong
So calm in Yoke does draw,
Shall I not love the Yoke of Christ
That keepeth me in awe.Mat. 11.
10. When I do see the Embroider's Gold,
And all his Works so clear,
Makes me to mind the glorious Robes,
Kings Daughters are to wear.Psalm 45.
11. When I the Doves among the Rocks
So carefully do spy,
Ought not the Doves of Christ much more
Fly to their Rock most High.Cantic. 2.
12. When I do drink the Water clear
That comes from Trinity Well,
Makes me to mind those Persons Three
That all in One do dwell.1 John 5.
13. When I am by the Bee so flung
That all my Face do swell,
Makes me to hate these Roaring Devils
Would sting us all to Hell.1 Pet. 5. 8.
14. When I do see the Hornets thick
That does our Beasts so sting,
Makes me to mind their Plague so sore
Who drove the Amorites King.Josh. 24.
15. When I the Leviathan see
That in the Water plays▪
Makes me to magnifie my God
That made her for his Praise.Psalm 104.
16. When I the Behemoth do see,
Which does all Beasts excel,
Makes me to Praise Jehovah High
Which did Create them all.Job 4.
17. When I do see the Sky so clear,
And Sun so bright excel,
Makes me to mind those glorious Heavens
Where Saints so many dwell.Rev. 21.
18. O let us thankful be to God
For good Things we possess,
Then shall our Barns all filled be,
And Wine burst from the Press.Prov. 3.
19. When I do see the quaking Asp
Continually to shake,
Makes me to mind those Conscience guile,
Made Cain and Judas quake.Gen. 4.
20. When I do see the loving Mother
Preserve her Child from Harms,
Makes me to mind my Saviour Dear
Who bless'd them in his Arms.Mark 10.
21. When I do hear the Wind so loud,
With its Rebounding sound,
Makes me to mind those Treasures great,
God in his Hand hath bound.Prov. 30.
22. When I do see the Fox-tree Leaves,
And all her Beauteous Bells,
Makes me to mind the glorious Robes
That Aaron wore with Bells.Exod. …8.
23. O let us thankful be to God
…or good Things we possess,
Left turns the Scale of Providence,
And Enemies us oppress.Deut. 28▪
24. When I do see the Fire burn,
And all its Smoke ex…el,
Makes me to thank my Glorious Lord
Delivers Saints from Hell.1 Sam. 33.
25. And let us fly from carping Cares,
And Drunken Surfeit Strife,
For the Last Day approaching Night,
Will …ut that wicked Life.Luke 21.
26. When I the Truth see sore opprest,
And Providences dark,
Makes me to mind that Ichabod
When Philistines took the Ark.1 Sam. 4.
27. When I do see the Wicked Men,
That Sins with such desire,
Makes me to mind the Swine so vile,
That wallows in the Mire.2 Pet. 2.
28. When I the Rocks and Mountains see
Upon the Earth so tall,
Makes me to mind the wicked's Wish
Upon them all to fall.Rev. 6.
29. When I the Trading Chapmen see
That Travels thro' each Land,
Makes me to mind how that of Old
They brought Gold to Solomon's Hand.2 Chron. 9.
30. When I do see our Bodies fine,
Yet come to Death we must,
Makes me to mind both First and Last
They are but very Dust.Gen. 3.
31. When I do see them throw the Stores,
And hit the Mark so even,
Makes me to mind those wicked Crew
That stoned our Glorious Stephen.Acts 7.
32. When I do hear the Trumpet clear
My Fancy does effect,
Makes me to mind how Angels sound
When gathers the Elect.Matth. 24.
33. When I perceive the Whirlwind quick
That wheels about, about,
Makes me to mind the Wicked's Crew
God whirls from Earth quite out.Prov. 10.
34. When I the Cock at Morn do hear,
That Crows so pleasantly,
Makes me to mind that Apostle great,
That did his Lord deny.Matth. 26.
35. When I do see the Sabbath broke,
And People play such Tricks,
Makes me to mind the Punishment
Of him that gather'd Sticks.Numb. 15.
36. When we are drunk to Morrow next
I think we're worse than Beast,
That drinks no more of Water clear
Than fully quench its Thirst.Psalm 104.
37. When I do see the Rocks so high,
And Goats that on them climb,
Makes me to mind that Scape-goat high
That takes away my Sin.Levit. 16.
38. When I do see the Sun-beams shine
So brightly through the Clouds.
Makes me to mind that Glorious Day
When Christ comes thro' as Judge.Matth. 24.
39. When I do see the Water clear,
And Fish so pleasant play,
Makes me to mind that Ocean deep
That wash my Sins away.John 1.
40. When I do mind my God so kind
Rose for his Israel's Good,
His Judgments on Mount Seir great
For shedding Innocent Blood.Ezek. 35.
41. When I do see the Stump of Trees
So pleasantly to Spring,
Makes me to mind Nebuchadnezzar high,
That Babylonish King.Dan. 4.
42. When I do see the Ocean great
That still does Ebb and Flow,
Maltes me to mind that Mystery great
That no Man living know.Isa. 40.
43. When I do see the Beelzebub,
That poisonous, nasty, fly.
Makes me to hate great Beelzebub
That casts his Darts so fly.Eph. 6.
44. When I do see the Sea so rough,
And all her Waves hears Roars,
Makes me to love my Maker kind
That keeps her in at Doors.Job 38.
45. When I do see the Stones so thick
That on the Way do lye,
Makes me to mind that Stone so great
Makes Men to Powder fly.Matth. 21.
46. When I do see the Nonsuch Flower,
For all it is so fine,
Yet I do love the Lilly more,
Because she's granted mine.Psalm 127. 3.
47. When I the Saints Graves do mind
That formerly I have seen,
Makes me to long that glorious Day
We'll meet again in Heaven.1 Thess 4.
48. When I do see the Marygold,
The Clover, and Sun's-flower.
How carefully they open and shut
According to its Hour:
An Emblem to Watch and Pray,
That knows not our Son's Hour.Matth. 24.
49. When I the Cockhead Red do see
That grows amongst the Corn,
Makes me to mind that dreadful Night
Of Egypt her First born.Exod. 12.
50. When I do see the Blood so Red
That cometh from the Lamb,
Makes me to mind that glorious Night
Of Israel's Paschal Lamb.Exod. 12.
51. O let us Love these Angels good,
For kind they are to Man,
For Hezekiah's Help to come,
And kill the Syrian.2 Kings 19.
52. When I do see them cleave the Wood
They in the Fire burn,
Makes me to mind that Offering
Of Abraham with his Son.Gen. 22.
53. When I the greatest Host do read,
The Ethiopian,
When Asa pray'd unto the Lord
He kill'd them every Man.2 Chron. 14.
54. When I do see the Feet of Men
Upon the Ashes go,
Makes me to mind how Feet of Saints
Shall tread the Wicked low.Malachy 3.
55. Though all the World go after Sin,
As Daniel saw full well,
Who rather than offend his God
Chose Lio…s Den to dwell.Dan. 6.
56. When I am hungry, and so faint,
And cannot help my sel,
Yet I'll believe in God my King,
In whom all Falness dwell.Col. 2.
57. When I clear Water in Ditches see,
Heavens Stratagem so good,
Makes me to mind great Moab's Host
Like Fools did lose their Blood.2 Kings 3.
58. When I go thro' the Thorns so thick
That do my Cloaths so tear,
Makes me to mind that Crown of them
My Saviour did wear.John 19.
59. When I do see those Garments fine
Our Gallantries do wear,
Makes me to mind that Garment gay
Cost Achan's Life so dear.Joshua 7.
60. When I am wet with Rain so thick
I am in sorry Mood,
Makes me to mind that Rain so great
That did begin the Flood.Gen. 7.
61. When I do see the Snail so slide,
And House upon her Back,
Makes me to mind that Emblem fair
What Care we ought to take.1 Tim. 5.
62. When I do see the Husbandman
The Land to Plow and Sow,
Makes me to mind that Seed of Grace
Which God in Hearts do Sow.1 Cor. 15.
63. When I do see the Chrystal clear
That's beautiful and clean,
Makes me to mind the Sea of Glass
That's spoken of in Heaven.Rev. 4.
64. When I do wade the Water deep,
And feel it is so Cold,
Makes me to mind that Ocean deep
That Pharaoh found of Old.Exod. 14.
65. When I do hear the Thunder loud,
Sees Fire like a Fl…e…
Makes me to mind that Storm so great
That Sodom overcame.Gen. 19.
66. When I do see the Spider's Web
How she does catch the Flies,
Makes me to mind those Sectaries fly
Would catch us as they please.Isa. 59.
67. When I the Bees on Flowers do see
So careful for their Hive,
Should we not careful Christians be
That would for ever thrive.1 Tim. 5.
68. When I do mind that Haman great
On Gallows high to swing,
Makes me admire that Providence
Of my Eternal King.Esther 7.
69. When I do see the Flocks so thick
That Shepherds bring to Fold,
Makes me to mind that Shepherd Fine
That David was of Old.1 Sam. 17.
70. When I do hear the Wicked mock
Those that God so fears,
Makes me to mind Elish…'s Curse
Performed by the Bears.2 Kings 2.
71. When I consider Zion's Case,
Tho' she be brought so low,
Yet I will mind those Mercies Dowels
To her do overflow.Isa. 51.
72. When I do see the Widows poor▪
That seareth God most high,
Makes me to mind their Promise sure,
That's spoken in Isaiah.Isa. 54.
73. When I the Chaff before the Wind
So quickly sees give Way,
Makes me to mind the Wicked Race
So quickly fl…es away.Psalm 1.
74. When I do see the Chariots thick
As I do walk along,
Makes me to mind that Host so great
Had Thirty Thousand strong.1 Sam. 13.
75. When I a pleasant Horse do see,
That pretty Creature tall,
Makes me to mind King Solomon
Had Forty Thousand Stall.1 Kings 4.
76. When I do mind that Elim Fine,
With her Wells and Palm-trees,
How to the weary Israelites
She gave refreshing Ease.Exod. 15.
77. When I do see the Dagger clear,
So dangerous a Thing,
Makes me to mind it shath'd so deep
In Belly of Moab's King.Judg. 3.
78. When we are dipt in Straits so deep,
Can no Evasion see,
Then let us mind his Strength for HelpGod All-Sufficient.
That's called Ell-Shadi.
79. When I think on the Palm-tree Fine,
So Beautiful and Green,
Makes me to mind the Righteous Ones
Go flourishing to Heaven.Psalm 92.
80. When I do find the Rain so thick,
Sees Waters great to grow,
Makes me to mind that Noah's Flood
The Earth did overflow.Gen. 7.
81. When I do walk the Road along,
And not a Peny of Money,
A small Refreshment unto me,
Is like to Jonathan's Honey.1 Sam. 14.
82. When I do see the Birds so catch'd,
And taken in a Gin,
Makes me to mind that Emblem right
When we are snar'd in Sin.Eccles. 9.
83. When I do see the Godly rare
That's in Affliction soure,
Yet I will mind those Angels kind
That Guards them every Hour.Psalm 34.
84. When I do see the Worldly-proud
In Sins Career go on,
Makes me to mind our General calls
To them a Stumbling-Stone.1 Pet. 2.
85. When I do see the Adder deaf
That closely stops her Ear,
Makes me to mind the wicked Crew
No Gospel-Charms will hear.Psalm 58.
86. When I consider David King,
Whose House such Troubles fand,
Yet I will mind his Covenant,
That shall for ever stand.2 Sam. 23.
87. When I the Flocks on Mountains see,
And Shepherds them to turn,
Makes me to mind that Moses Fine
When he the Bush …aw burn.Exod. 3.
88. When I do see the Doves so White,
Those pretty pleasant Things,
Makes me to mind our David Fine
That wish'd he had such Wing….Psalm 55.
89. When I these Mountains great do see,
So covered all with Ling,
Makes me to Praise their Maker high,
How they and Hills do sing.Isa. 58.
90. When I do see the Righteous▪
With Trouble from Wicked meet,
Yet I will mind that Day to come
His Blood shall wash his Feet.Psalm 58.
91. God an Eternal Refuge is
To those that are his own,
And the Everlasting Arms underneath
Shall fully to them be shown.Deut. 33.
92. When I those pleasant Blooms do see
Upon our Pease that'… Green,
Makes me to mind the Garment Fine
When Babylon sat as Queen.Rev. 18.
93. When I do see the Bees so thick
About the Hive that's flying,
Makes me to mind that swarm of them
In Carcass of a Lion.Judg. 14.
94. When I do drink the Water Fine
From M…ffat-Well that fa,
Makes me to mind that Pool for Health
That was at Bethesda.John 5.
95. When I behold the Turky-flower
So largely spread it sel,
Makes me to mind his Dominions great,
Where once the Saints did dwell.Rev. 1.
96. When I do see the Spaniard proud;
For all his Silver Mines,
Yet I my Climate would not change
In which the Gospel shines.Psalm 16.
97. When I do see the Flower-de-luce,
And His Blue stinking Flower,
Makes me to mind Saints Blood he sheds,
Cries Vengeance every Hour.Rev. 6.
98. When I do see the Trees so thick
As I do walk the Road,
Makes me to mind those foolish Men
That makes of them a God.Isa. 44.
99. When I do see Idolaters,
Which on False Gods do call▪
For which I mind that spoiling great
God sent on Israel.Judg. 2.
100. When I the Government do mind
By which our Church now stands,
Wish God the like may pl…nted be
Thro' all Earth's utmost Lands.Psalm 2.
Cent. IV.
1. IN Scotland my First Breath I drew,
My Lines so pleasant fell,
By those in Africa that be,
And Asia that dwell.Psalm 16.
2. It does rejoice my Heart to see
The Godly in good plight,
For God is making them so meet
Partakers of the Saints in Light.Col. 1.
3. When I their false Opinions hears,
So tumbling hither and thither,
Now God is mine Inheritance,
The Promises for ever.Psalm 119.
4. O let us suck these Promises good,
So we them cannot Merit,
Yet Faith and Pa…ierce milks them ou…,
The Industrious them inherit.Isa. 66. Rom. 6.
5. When we Sun, Moon and Stars, do see
That Rules both Day and Night,
O let us Praise their Maker great
For giving Earth such Light.Jer. 31.
6. When I do the Ships so swift
The Water cut away,
Makes me to mind our Days on Earth
Like Post or Eagles fly.Job 9…
7. When I do hear the Sea so roar,
Sees Floods come from the Lands,
Makes me to Praise their Maker great,
How they do clap their Hands.Psalm 98.
8. When I a pleasant Garden see,
And Fruit and Leaves so hing,
Makes me to Praise my Maker great,
How all the Trees do sing.1 Chron. 16.
9. When I that Chapter sweet do read,
It is a pleasant Thing,
How Mountains, Hills, Trees and Woods,
Do clap their Hands and Sing.Isa. 55.
10. O Cruel Persecutor cease,
Leave off that wicked Mood,
Lest that the Tongues of hungry Dogs
Be dipt into your Blood.Psalm 68.
11. From Malice, Strife, Melancholy, Passion,
And carping Cares keep off,
That Threatning think upon,
That Anger rests in Bosom Fools,
And Envy slays the Silly one.Job 5.
12. How pleasant Wisdom's Ways to us,
Her Gains cannot be told,
She's better than the Onyx Pearls,
Or Topaz Diamond Gold▪Job 28▪
13. When I that Providence great do mind
To Israel of Old,
How they from Egypt did bring forth
Their Silver and their Gold.Psalm 105.
14. When I see Hills and Mountains great
So coming through the Fans,
Makes me to mind Old Israel,
They skipt like Lambs and Rams.Psalm 114.
15. As pleasant Swans do sweetly sing
When Death draws nigh themsel;
So David bowing down his Head,
Whose House in Troubles fell;
Yet God's Eternal Covenant,
Made all his Grief to quell.2 Sam. 23.
16. When I that Rock so high do seeEdinburgh.
On which our Castle stands,
Makes me to mind these Buildings high
That is not made with Hands.2 Cor. 5.
17. When I that pleasant Hospital see,
Our Herrit Lent the Lord,
That to the Poor and Fatherless
Such Succour does afford.Prov. 19.
18. When I our pleasant Cross do see
Of Stones with Yellow Gold,
Makes me to mind that Pillar Fine
Of Absalom's of Old.2 Sam. 18.
19. When I our Abby pleasant see,
And all her Gates so roul'd,
Makes me to mind that Temple Fine
That Solomon cover'd with Gold.1 Chron. 22.
20. When I that Famous Pauls do see,London.
So Founded by our Kings,
Makes me to mind our House above,
Eternal in the Heavens.2 Cor. 5.
21. When I that Monument high do see
Came by a Firebrand,
Makes me to mind Lot's Wife of Old
In Salt a Pillar stand.Gen. 19.
22. O thy most Holy Law I Love▪
And from it will not flinch,
Tho' Wicked compass me about,
Like Dogs against me Belch.Psalm 59.
23. If thou be present when Strife begins
Thy Back turn quick about,
Before it rise to such a Storm
As Waters gushing out.Prov. 17.
24. If thou hast Business with Wicked Men
Keep Heart, Tongue, watchful Eye,
Beg Wisdom still from God above,
Like Eagles seize thy Prey.Job 9.
25. O be thou Righteous in thy Life
With thy Gray Hoary Head,
A Crown of Glory to receive
It will thee safely lead.Prov. 16.
26. O let us Praise our God most High
In Words and Works with Might,
Who Guides us all the Day throughout,
And gives us Songs at Night.Psalm 42.
27. When I the Vale of Baver pass,
Sees Waters Pools to fill,
Yet I will go from Strength to Strength
Unto Zion's Hill.Psalm 84▪
28. To see the Wicked thrive apace
To me it seemeth odd;
They have no Changes in their Life,
Therefore they fear not God.Psalm 55.
29. Hast thou a Secret to reveal?
From Wicked close it keep,
For they're as Ravens to devour,
As Wolves the harmless Sheep.Matth. 10.
30. Storms, Winds and Waves, so beats on me
I'm ready for to Choak,
Yet God most high me safely keeps,
They dash against a Rock.Matth. 7.
31. When I think on these Latter Days
As the Apostles hath us told,
How they were esteem'd as Scurf of Earth,
And Gazing-stock in the World.1 Cor. 4.
32. To see how Carnal Worldlings Jumps
About their Earthly Toys,
O Christians draw you near your God,
No Stranger knows your Joys.John 16.
33. To talk with Carnal Worldly Men,
Their Words are soft as Silk,
But speak of Fundamental Truths,
Like Babes, they need of Milk.1 Cor. 2.
34. O beg for Charity from above
To Love thy Brethren now,
For Faith, and Works, and all, shall fail,
But Charity goes throw.1 Cor. 13.
35. Thou that desires on Earth a Blessed End,
And seeks the Heavens to ascend,
This Promise sweeter unto me
Than all the Wicked's Mirth,
It feeds me Jacob's Heritage,
I ride on highest Earth.Isa. 58.
36. If thou keep wicked Company
I plainly to thee tell,
Thou art riding Post undoubtedly
Unto the Gates of Hell.Psalm 9.
37. Whatever Business thou takes in Hand
Quick do not prove a S…l,
For wherefore should a Price be put
Into the Hands of a Fool.Prov. 17.
38. If thou would Prosper in thy Way
Bring Treasures … of Sands,
Seek God alone establisheth
The working of thy Hands.Psalm 90.
39. In all Things here beneath the Sun
A Man may run excess,
But seek to glorifie God in all thy Ways
Thou never can fully express.1 Cor. 10.
40. O ye my Children whom I Love,
Turn, hearken unto me,
I'll make your … lick the Dust
Your Peace will ….Psalm 34.
41. Let our affections be Above,
And not on Earthly Things,
Lest that with Holy Job's they all
Do take the Morning's Wing.Job 1. Col. 3.
42. O be thou faithful unto Death,
Mind not the Wicked's hissing,
And whatsoever thou takes in Hand
It shall abound God's Blessing.Deut. 28.
43. Let the Eternal Word of God
Like to a Light you guide;
Keep's Law alive into your Heart
None of your Steps … slide.Psalm 37.
44. When that the Wicked mocks me still
It grieves me sore enough,
Yet God m…st … me safely keeps
For all that they can puff.Psalm 12.
45. When I do hear them …aunt so much
With cursed Words and Idle,
Yet I will keep me Tongue and Mouth
As with a Bit and Bridle.Psalm 39.
46. With Cheerfulness seek to the Lord,
And chuse the better Part,
Keep Faith and Works alive on Wing,
He'll give desire of Heart.Psalm 37.
47. I'll bend my Bow thy Word in Heart
To let an Arrow fly,
When wicked Devils, Self, and Lust,
Assaults me cunningly.Psal. 119. 11. Psal. 11.
48. When I think on the Prodigal
Was driven to herd the Swine,
In Justice I am in Poverty
For drinking too much Wine.Luke 15.
49. Yet I will mind the Father's Bowels
Was to his Son so kind
At his returning Prodigal,
This very Case is mine.
50. A welcome turning Prodigal
By Grace that is so Fine,
Bring forth the fatted Calf and kill,
Given Robes and Rings of mine.
51. If thou seek God with Diligence,
And use an Industrious Hand,
Thou'lt Honour have from Kings and Prince;
No Idle Drones can stand.Prov. 22.
52. If thou have run with Footman faint,
And wearied thy sel,
Then how wilt thou contend with Horse,
And Jordan when it swell.Jerem. 12.
53. When I great Frosts and Drought do see,
Plants, Trees, Beasts, Birds, consume,
Makes me to mourn God's Punishment
For Sins that we have done.Jerem. 12.
54. O shun bad Company as the Devil,
They are as Imps of Hell,
They ruined me my outward State,
I Melancholy tell.Prov. 13.
55. If a Rich Blessing thou wilt have
On Body, Goods, and Lands,
By Faith and Prayer looking up
It comes to Industrious Hands.Deut. 28.