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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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2. The matter of the work: It is then good, when it is squared according to the rule of goodness, viz. the Word of God: so that Actions framed according to Gods Will revealed in his Word, are good.
2. The matter of the worke: It is then good, when it is squared according to the rule of goodnesse, viz. the Word of God: so that Actions framed according to Gods Will reuealed in his Word, are good.
3. The manner: which is the chief, and gives being, to the rest. The rules are, first, that as it is good in its own nature, so it must be done of us in that respect, that it is good; that is, in Conscience and obedience to Gods commandment, because he hath commanded us: 1. Pet. 2.19. Rom. 13.5. Secondly, that in regard of our weakness and infirmity, it be done in humility, with denial of our selves, and faith in Christ, to have all the blemishes pardoned, all the defects covered; and what is wanting, to be perfected in him otherwise being done in a proud conceit of our own worth, it is odious and abominable.
3. The manner: which is the cheife, and giues beeing, to the rest. The rules are, first, that as it is good in its owne nature, so it must be done of vs in that respect, that it is good; that is, in Conscience and obedience to Gods commandement, because he hath commanded vs: 1. Pet. 2.19. Rom. 13.5. Secondly, that in regard of our weakenes and infirmity, it bee done in humility, with deniall of our selues, and faith in Christ, to haue all the blemishes pardoned, all the defects couered; and what is wanting, to be perfected in him otherwise being done in a proud conceit of our owne worth, it is odious and abominable.