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Sunday, October 02, 2005 A Meek and Quiet SpiritThrough meekness, a man hath always fair weather withinn. Through meekness, he gives no manner of offense, or disturbance anywhere abroad. And in particular, i may say these(following) several things of the meek and quiet spirit. First: There is no ungrounded passion; no boisterous motion; no exorbitance, nothing of fury. No perplexity of midn, nor over-thoughtfulness. Men that are thus disquieted know not what to do, can give no answer, nor can resolve on anything. No confusion of thought; for that is darkness within, and brings men into such disorder that they know not what is before them. No eagerness of desire; no impetousity. . . . Secondly: Through this meekenss of spirit, there is good carriage and behaviour toward others. The meek are never injurious or censorious, but are ready to take in good part, and make the best construction that the case will bear. . . . The meek man is a good neighbor, a good friend; a credit to religion, one who governs himself according to reason, makes no injury by any misconstruction and, in case of any wrong done, sits down with easy satisfaction. . . . - Benjamin Whichcote The Excellence of a Meek and Quiet Spirit An Anthology of Devotional Literature
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