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An exposition on the whole fifth chapter of S. Johns Gospel also notes on…An exposition on the vvhole fifth chapter of S. Iohns Gospell also notes on…
An exposition on the whole fifth chapter of S. Johns Gospel also notes on other choice places of Scripture, taken by a reverend divine, now with God, and found in his study after his death, written with his own hand ...An exposition on the vvhole fifth chapter of S. Iohns Gospell also notes on other choice places of Scripture, taken by a reuerend diuine, now with God, and found in his study after his death, written with his owne hand ...
London: printed by H. Lownes and R. Young for John Bartlett, 1630London: printed by H. Lownes and R. Young for Iohn Bartlett, 1630
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Fifthly, we must consider what profit a stout resistance doth bring viz. that the Devil will be the weaker, the more foils he receives, and we the stronger.
Fifthly, wee must consider what profit a stout resistance doth bring viz. that the Diuell will bee the weaker, the more foiles he receiues, and we the stronger.
Lastly, take heed that we compare not the pleasures of sinning and yielding to the temptation, with the pain of resistance, for then soon shall we fail: but rather compare the pain of resistance with the horrors, anguish, and perplexity of an evil conscience, which follow the committing of any sin, and see whether is rather to be undergone. The burden of an evil conscience. Solomon (Prou. 18.14.) describeth, saying, The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity, but a wounded spirit who can bear it? After the combat ended, if thou obtain the victory, first, give God the glory and praise, not ascribing it to any strength, or worthiness in thy self; take heed of this pride. Secondly, avoid security, and think not when thou hast overcome one, then thou hast vanquished all; but know, ⟨p. 170⟩that one temptation, like waves, come one in the neck of another. And therefore provide thy self for a new assault. If thou be overcome, think with thy self, that, it may be, God hath let you fall, thereby to punish some sin in thee. Secondly, lye not in sin, but endeavour to renew thy self by repentance, knowing that it is as great, if not a greater victory, to recover being fallen, then to avoid a fall.
Lastly, take heed that we compare not the pleasures of sinning and yeelding to the temptation, with the paine of resistance, for then soone shall wee faile: but rather compare the paine of resistance with the horrors, anguish, and perplexitie of an euill conscience, which follow the committing of any sinne, and see whether is rather to be vndergone. The burden of an euill conscience. Salomon (