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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 10: §. 10.THE PATERNE of perfection. › Section 10: §. 10.
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2. Adam had sufficiency in himself fully to keep the Law in the rigour of it; Adams heart, and the Law were of an equal breadth and latitude. The Law took up his whole heart, and he was able to perform the whole Law. The Law was written in his heart, as in a book full written, never a white line left. ⟨p. 218⟩David, Psal. 119.2, 6. sometimes saith, he will keep the whole Law; sometimes he will keep it with his whole heart. It is not so with us: as of our selves we are not able to think a good thought. Our faith is like a grain of mustard-seed, mingled with imperfection, 1 Cor. 13. We know in part, and we believe in part; our graces are mingled with many frailties. Rom. 7.21. When I would do good, evil is present with me. Heb. 12.1. Sin easily besets the soul. When we perform duties, corruption stands by, and crosses it. In the best duties exceptions may justly be taken; they answer not fully the Law of God.
2. Adam had sufficiencie in himselfe fully to keep the Law in the rigour of it; Adams heart, and the Law were of an equall breadth and latitude. The Law took up his whole heart, and he was able to performe the whole Law. The Law was written in his heart, as in a book full written, never a white line left. ⟨p. 218⟩David, Psal. 119.2, 6. sometimes saith, hee will keep the whole Law; sometimes hee will keepe it with his whole heart. It is not so with us: as of our selves wee are not able to think a good thought. Our faith is like a graine of mustard-seed, mingled with imperfection, 1 Cor. 13. We know in part, and we beleeve in part; our graces are mingled with many frailties.