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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
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.
First, when he persuades himself to be a true worshipper of God, because he frequents the places and exercises of his service.
First, when he perswades himselfe to be a true worshipper of God, because he frequents the places and exercises of his seruice.
Secondly, to be a true Christian, because he performs the outward duties of Religion.
Secondly, to bee a true Christian, because he performes the outward duties of Religion.
Thirdly, when he beguiles himself with the shadow of Faith and repentance, and all other particular graces, whereof there is no one but may be counterfeited.
Thirdly, when hee beguiles himselfe with the shadow of Faith and repentance, and all other particular graces, whereof there is no one but may be counterefited.
Fourthly, guile in respect of the Word, and works of the Spirit: for first, a man may have, first, knowledge of the Word; secondly, assent unto this knowledge; thirdly, a man may make profession of it; fourthly, yea, he may stand for the defence of the truth thereof, and yet may he be beguiled with a false hope of his good estate; all things being wrought in him by that wonderful power of God, whereby he causeth even the wicked and ungodly to give testimony to the truth of his Word.