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A child of light walking in darknessA childe of light vvalking in darknesse
A child of light walking in darkness: or A treatise showing the causes, by which God leaves his children to distress of conscience. The cases, wherein [God leaves his children to distress of conscience.] The ends, for which [God leaves his children to distress of conscience.] Together with directions how to come forth of such a condition: with other observations upon Isaiah 50. 10, and 11. verses. By Tho: Goodwin B.D.A childe of light vvalking in darknesse: or A treatise shewing the causes, by which God leaves his children to distresse of conscience. The cases, wherein [God leaves his children to distresse of conscience.] The ends, for which [God leaves his children to distresse of conscience.] Together vvith directions how to come forth of such a condition: vvith other observations upon Esay 50. 10, and 11. verses. By Tho: Goodwin B.D.
London: printed by Miles for R. Dawlman and L. Fawne, 1636
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In that when he speaks of those his children that are in darkness, Doct. 4 he chooseth rather to describe them by fear and obedience, then by any other grace: observe that when the children of God are under terrors, the most eminent grace that doth appear in them, is fearfulness to offend God, and willingness to obey him: other graces may be stirred, but these are most eminent, and therefore he mentioneth these for their comfort.
In that when hee speakes of those his children that are in darknesse, Doct. 4 he chooseth rather to describe them by feare and obedience, then by any other grace: observe that when the children of God are under terrours, the most eminent grace that doth appeare in them, is fearfulnesse to offend God, and willingnesse to obey him: other graces may be stirred, but these are most eminent, and therefore he mentioneth these for their comfort.
First, 1for Explication. Know that several occasions draw out several graces. When the Sunshine of Gods favour melts the heart, then love and obedience thence proceeding, are most eminent, and also godly sorrow. So Mary wept much, loved much, for much was forgiven her: her heart was full of assurance. On the contrary, when the sense of Gods love is withdrawn, and fears and terrors shed abroad in the heart, then fear and obedience show and discover themselves. Therefore Isaiah 66. 2. He that ⟨p. 82⟩is poor and contrite, and trembleth at the word, are joined: trembleth at every command & threatening, is fearful to transgress: and so those in that estate do find. The reason is,
First, 1for Explication. Know that severall occasions draw out severall graces. When the Sunshine of Gods favour melts the heart, then love and obedience thence proceeding, are most eminent, and also godly sorrow. So Mary wept much, loved much, for much was forgiven her: her heart was full of assurance. On the contrary, when the sense of Gods love is withdrawne, and feares and terrours shed abroad in the heart, then feare and obedience shewe and discover themselves. Therefore Esay 66. 2. Hee that