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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 10. Self-denial is a special means to fit the soul for suffering. 86
Doctrine 10. Selfe-deniall is a speciall meanes to fit the soule for suffering. 86
Reasons. 1. It takes away the sharpness of the Cross, and keeps it from pinching, and that 3. ways. 87 ⟨image 8⟩2. It takes away the weakness that is in us to bear the Cross, and that 2. ways. 90
Reasons. 1. It takes away the sharpnesse of the Crosse, and keepes it from pinching, and that 3. wayes. 87 ⟨image 8⟩2. It takes away the weaknesse that is in us to beare the Crosse, and that 2. wayes. 90
Uses. 1. Instruct. It lets us see the reason, why men fly off from Christ in times of trouble: viz. Self-fullness. Ibid. 2. Examine. How fitted to stand for Christ if suffering times should come, by our skill in this Lesson of Self-denial. 91 3. Direct. How to prepare our selves for the fiery trial. viz. Learn this Lesson of Self-denial. 92