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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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Doctrine 6. A mans self naturally is a God to his soul. 38
Doctrine 6. A mans selfe naturally is a God to his soule. 38
Reasons. 1. Every natural man seeks in and from himself help in what ever he doth. 39 2. He aims at himself, and doth all for himself. 40 ⟨image 7⟩3. Man naturally being blind conceives his own credit and excellency to be the chiefest good. 41
Reasons. 1. Every naturall man seekes in and from himselfe helpe in what ever he doth. 39 2. Hee aimes at himselfe, and doth all for himselfe. 40 ⟨image 7⟩3. Man naturally being blinde conceives his owne credit and excellency to be the chiefest good. 41
Use. 1. Instruction. Why wicked mens hearts are so opposite to Gods word, and so troubled at it, viz. because it seeks to pluck away their Gods from them. 42 2. It teacheth Self-seekers what to expect from the Lord, viz. the fierceness of his wrath, because he is a God jealous of his honour. 43