A03599:288
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
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
3. Concerning the salvation of others; If a Minister hazard the good of his Congregation by flying, woe to him. Observe this rule, and it will go a great way; all afflictions that lie betwixt me and duty, undergo them, though hell gates were open: It is not necessary, a man should want a Cross, it is necessary a man should want sin; rather die therefore then be wanting in service. ⟨p. 75⟩Acts 20 24.1 I count not my life dear that I may finish my course with joy, as who should say, whether life or blood, it is not necessary I should live; it is necessary I should perform duty. A traveller that must needs go home, be the way never so bad or dangerous, home he will: so say you, to my duty I must, therefore what ever befalls, it skills not. Yield then when God calls to suffer, and woe to that soul that will not bear it: a Cross you must have, and you must take it up too, if you be a disciple to Christ.
3. Concerning the salvation of others; If a Minister hazard the good of his Congregation by flying, woe to him. Observe this rule, and it will goe a great way; all afflictions that lie betwixt me and duty, undergoe them, though hell gates were open: It is not necessary, a man should want a Crosse, it is necessary a man should want sinne; rather die therefore then be wanting in service. ⟨p. 75⟩Acts 20 24.1 I count not my life deare that I may finish my course with joy, as who should say, whether life or bloud, it is not necessary I should live; it is necessary I should performe duty. A traveller that must needs go home, be the way never so bad or dangerous, home he will: so say you, to my duty I must, therfore what ever befals, it skils not. Yeeld then when God cals to suffer, and woe to that soul that will not bear it: a Crosse you must have, and you must take it up too, if you be a disciple to Christ.
- 1