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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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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.
Ob. But what hath he to do with me? to play the Bishop in another mans Diocese, and to row in another mans Boat, &c.
Ob. But what hath he to do with mee? to play the Bishop in another mans Diocesse, and to row in another mans Boat, &c.
Answ. Every Saint hath to do with one another, we ⟨p. 5⟩are our Brothers Keepers except we be Cains, and will have Cains wages: therefore he hath to do with thee, if he love thee as he should.