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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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Secondly, In regard of the similitude to the state of grace; they seem almost all one, these by-ways are spun with so even a thread, as that a man, till he seriously try, cannot know the difference, Matth. 7.26.1 The house built upon the sands makes as fair a show as that built upon the rock, glisters as gloriously in a sun-shiny day, no difference to be discerned.
Secondly, In regard of the similitude to the state of grace; they seeme almost all one, these by-wayes are spun with so even a thread, as that a man, till he seriously try, cannot know the difference, Matth. 7.26.1 The house built upon the sands makes as faire a shew as that built upon the rocke, glisters as gloriously in a sun-shiny day, no difference to be discerned.
Thirdly, In respect of our own self love; which blinds our judgements; this would persuade us that the least appearance of grace is grace it self, that every outward performance of a good duty is the fulfilling of the law; as in the young man, Matth. 19.20.1 seeing therefore we are exposed to so many ways of seducements, so easily surprised by an error in our wills, we must be the more diligent in the trial.