A03599:535
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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So that a man that would prove himself whether his mind be changed, must consider whether the spirit of grace hath so altered the powers and faculties of soul and body, so as they are content ⟨p. 264⟩to be subject to the law of God, renouncing their former ungodliness.
So that a man that would prove himselfe whether his minde be changed, must consider whether the spirit of grace hath so altered the powers and faculties of soule and body, so as they are content ⟨p. 264⟩to be subject to the law of God, renouncing their former ungodlinesse.
Quest. What is the least measure of this change?
Answ. A settled and a constant purpose flowing from a hatred of sin, and love of righteousness, whereby the heart resolves to repent, to become obedient to God▪ and to eschew his own sinful ways, this is the least measure of this change, whereunto if a man do not attain he is not changed.
Answ. A setled and a constant purpose flowing from a hatred of sinne, and love of righteousnesse, whereby the heart resolves to repent, to become obedient to God▪ and to eschew his owne sinfull wayes, this is the least measure of this change, whereunto if a man do not attaine he is not changed.