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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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Use. Exhort. To beware of resting in Formal Righteousness, • pressed by 4. Motives. 231, 232 ⟨image 10⟩The 3. false Harbour wherein the soul rests it self: viz. Temporary Righteousness. 233 What it is. Ibid. What the Grounds of it are. 234 The Temporaries first Deceit; In that he can rejoice in the Word. 235 A fivefold difference betwixt the joy of the Temporary and the Elect, in hearing the Word. Ibid. 2. Deceit, In his inward sorrow for sin, discovered 4. ways. 238 A twofold difference betwixt the Temporaries sorrow for sin, and the true Christians. 239 3. Deceit, In his good motions, desires, and purposes. 240 A threefold difference between the Temporaries desires, and those in true Converts. Ibid. 4. Deceit, In his forwardness to good duties, discovered 3. ways. 241 5. Deceit, In that he finds the Lord rewarding him for what he doth, discovered 2. ways. 243
Vse. Exhort. To beware of resting in Formall Righteousnesse, • pressed by 4. Mo•ives. 231, 232 ⟨image 10⟩The 3. false Harbour wherein the soule rests it selfe: viz. Temporary Righteousnesse. 233 What it is. Ibid. What the Grounds of it are. 234 The Temporaries first Deceit; Jn that he can rejoyce in the Word. 235 A fivefold difference betwixt the joy of the Temporary and the Elect, in hearing the Word. Ibid. 2. Deceit, Jn his inward sorrow for sinne, discovered 4. wayes. 238 A twofold difference betwixt the Temporaries sorrow for sin, and the true Christians. 239 3. Deceit, In his good motions, desires, and purposes. 240 A threefold difference betweene the Temporaries desires, and those in true Converts. Ibid. 4. Deceit, In his forwardnesse to good duties, discovered 3. wayes. 241 5. Deceit, In that he findes the Lord rewarding him for what he doth, discovered 2. wayes. 243
Use. Exhort. Not to rest in these imperfect motions that are common to the Temporary. 244 Motives to perseverance. 3. Ibid. Four particulars discussed for direction in the duty of Self-trial. 246 1. What Graces are of the Essence of a Christian. 2. What their nature is. Ibid. 3. What is the least measure of them. 4. What be the several marks of them. 1. Faith, what it is, and what is the least measure of it. 248 Marks of true faith. 6. 250 1. It purifies the heart. 2. Spirit of Prayer. 3. It follows legal humiliation. 251 4. It is assaulted with doubtings. 252 5. It is wrought and increased by the Word. 6. It breeds contentment in all estates. 253