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The pattern of perfection exhibited in Gods image on AdamThe paterne of perfection exhibited in Gods image on Adam
The pattern of perfection exhibited in Gods image on Adam: and Gods covenant made with him. Whereunto is added an exhortation, to redeem the time for recovering our losses in the premisses. And also some miscellanies, viz. I. The prayer of faith. II. A preparative to the Lords Supper. III. The character of a sound Christian, in 17. marks. By T.H.The paterne of perfection exhibited in Gods image on Adam: and Gods covenant made with him. Whereunto is added an exhortation, to redeem the time for recovering our losses in the premisses. And also some miscellanies, viz. I. The prayer of faith. II. A preparative to the Lords Supper. III. The character of a sound Christian, in 17. markes. By T.H.
London: printed by R. Young for R. Young, 1640
THE PATTERN of perfection. › Section 7: §. 7.THE PATERNE of perfection. › Section 7: §. 7.
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3. They continued in the speed they made. Adams affections were to hold themselves in an holy bent, without warping. We find the contrary. In Gal. 6. the Apostle saith, Be not weary in well doing. Sometimes a man is hot at first, and then his affections cool; this is the bane of Religion. He was holy; so they may say of a man-devil,1 an Angel of light. But Adam was able to hold himself ⟨p. 157⟩in a right pitch. This David prayed for, Psal. 51.12. when he had wounded his affections, Oh stablish me with thy free spirit! as if he should say: Time was, when I did love thy Word, mine heart did fear evil, and I did hate uncleanness; but now, how unsteadfast are my affections! therefore stablish me with thy free spirit. If you find your hearts giving way to any base lusts, you shall find them easily giving back from holy duties. Rev. 2.31. Thou hast forsaken thy first love: O woe to that declining condition; that those who heretofore expressed forwardness in a good course, and could cry for mercy as for life, are now key-cold: But Adams affections were able to keep themselves ⟨p. 158⟩in full strength: and so did the Saints of God. Num. 14.24. Caleb followed God fully. Psalm. 63.9. My soul follows hard after thee. He pursued God with eagerness, as the creature the prey. David stands not still, nor delays, but pursueth; and as the phrase is, (Esa. 51.1.) follows after righteousness. Thou that hast a stubborn heart by nature, if thou beest once righteous, thou wilt then follow after meekness.
3. They continued in the speed they made. Adams affections were to hold themselves in an holy bent, without warping. Wee finde the contrary. In