A03599:243
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 3 It is thirdly a word of exhortation. Is this the course of a christian, to follow Christ? oh then be entreated in the name of Christ, to Deny-Self, begin at the right way, enter in at the strait gate, ⟨p. 58⟩and you shall persevere in the narrow way, John 15.19.1 I have chosen you out of the world. He that will be a servant, must do two things: first, he must renounce all other Masters, secondly, he must renounce his own liberty, so we must renounce the masterdom of sin and the world, and be content to be commanded by Christ, and then follow him: you cannot serve God and Mammon. Renounce all, and serve Christ.
Ʋse 3 It is thirdly a word of exhortation. Is this the course of a christian, to follow Christ? oh then be entreated in the name of Christ, to Deny-Selfe, begin at the right way, enter in at the strait gate, ⟨p. 58⟩and you shall persevere in the narrow way, Iohn 15.19.1 I have chosen you out of the world. Hee that will be a servant, must doe two things: first, he must renounce all other Masters, secondly, he must renounce his owne liberty, so we must renounce the masterdome of sinne and the world, and be content to be commanded by Christ, and then follow him: you cannot serve God and Mammon. Renounce all, and serve Christ.