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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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Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
The other interpretation which I add,1 is, That the fire of outward comforts is also meant: which, whilst men enjoy, they go on merrily, neglecting ⟨p. 92⟩God, and Christ, and communion with him: But the soul of a believer wanting this communion with God, is in darkness, and till he enjoys God again, can take comfort in nothing. Thus Eccl. 7. 6. The laughter of the wicked is compared to the crackling of thorns.
The other interpretation which I adde,1 is, That the fire of outward comforts is also meant: which, whilst men enjoy, they goe on merrily, neglecting ⟨p. 92⟩God, and Christ, and communion with him: But the soule of a beleever wanting this communion with God, is in darknesse, and till he enjoys God againe, can take comfort in nothing. Thus Eccl. 7. 6. The laughter of the wicked is compared to the crackling of thornes.
- 12. By fire is meant outward comforts.