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The Christians two chief lessons viz. self-denial, and self-trial. As also the privilege of…The Christians tvvo chiefe lessons viz. selfe-deniall, and selfe-tryall. As also the priviledge of…
The Christians two chief lessons viz. self-denial, and self-trial. As also the privilege of adoption and trial thereof. In three treatises on the texts following: viz. Matt. 16.24. 2 Cor. 13.5. John 1.12,13. By T.H.The Christians tvvo chiefe lessons viz. selfe-deniall, and selfe-tryall. As also the priviledge of adoption and triall thereof. In three treatises on the texts following: viz. Matt. 16.24. 2 Cor. 13.5. Iohn 1.12,13. By T.H.
London: printed by T. Badger for P. Stephens and C. Meredith, 1640
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4 Though we know, and remember, and are not unconstant, yet our hearts are not so affected with the truth, as they should. Therefore, for all these causes we have need the best of us, of Counsel and advice; for what we know not it may reveal; what we remember not, it may recall; what we consider not, it may help; what we affect not, it may stir up to, Act. 15.32. Judas and Silas exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them, (i) settled and grounded them better in the faith: Even, Moses had his hands held up. So we stand in need of savoury Counsel.
4 Though wee know, and remember, and are not unconstant, yet our hearts are not so affected with the truth, as they should. Therefore, for all these causes we have need the best of us, of Counsell and advice; for what wee know not it may reveale; what we remember not, it may recall; what wee consider not, it may helpe; what we affect not, it may stirre up to, Act. 15.32. Iudas and Silas exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them, (i) setled and grounded them better in the faith: Even, Moses had his hands held up. So we stand in need of savoury Counsell.
Use 1 It reproves the disposition of carnal men, that cast off Counsel, that turn the deaf ear to it, that mock at it, that think they have not need of it; it matters not whether they have it or not. O this is a sturdy Resolution; what sturdy hearts have men now a days, that beat back the means of grace, and stand upon their Pantables: that say, let him keep his breath to inform them that need it: I for my part will have none, we are too old to be taught: hast thou no need? the wisest need it, and thou needst it; because thou sayest thou needs it not.
Vse 1 It reproves the disposition of carnall men, that cast off Counsell, that turne the deafe eare to it, that mock at it, that thinke they have not need of it; it matters not whether they have it or not. O this is a sturdy Resolution; what sturdy hearts have men now a dayes, that beat back the meanes of grace, and stand upon their Pantables: that say, let him keepe his breath to informe them that need it: I for my part will have none, wee are too old to be taught: hast thou no need? the wisest need it, and thou needst it; because thou sayest thou needs it not.