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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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3 He may mistake ancient professors, when he shall ⟨p. 243⟩measure the substance of inward grace, by an outward blaze of forwardness. In many this forwardness out-runs judgment, wisdom, holy discretion, and accordingly makes a great show in the eyes of the beholders. In others soundness of judgment, wisdom, experience have over mastered affections, so as they are no whit less zealous, but more wise, discreet, better ordered; managing their practises with no whit abatement of sincerity, but with much more comfort to themselves, and good to others.
3 He may mistake ancient professors, when he shal ⟨p. 243⟩measure the substance of inward grace, by an outward blaze of forwardnes. In many this forwardnes out-runs judgment, wisdom, holy discretion, and accordingly makes a great shew in the eyes of the beholders. In others soundnesse of judgment, wisdome, experience have over mastered affections, so as they are no whit lesse zealous, but more wise, discreet, better ordered; managing their practises with no whit abatement of sincerity, but with much more comfort to themselves, and good to others.
5. Deceit, That he finds the Lord rewarding him for that which he doth; sees some of Gods temporal promises made good unto him, both in mercies communicated, and judgments withdrawn.
5. Deceit, That he findes the Lord rewarding him for that which he doth; sees some of Gods temporall promises made good unto him, both in mercies communicated, and judgments withdrawne.