A03603:446
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
MISCELLANIES. › Section 2: II. A preparative to the Lords Supper.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Ans. That may be perceived on this manner.
1. When the soul cannot master corruption as it would, and overcome the unruly distempers thereof, yet it will stand in the defence of Jesus Christ, and will not plead for a base corruption: he will not say, Oh, it is my infirmity, it is my nature, alas, I cannot ⟨p. 353⟩amend it, &c. but a gracious heart will come to this; he sees his sin, and observes his distemper and corruption; and the heart saith, The Law is holy and good, the reproof is good, the admonition is good, the duty good; yea, the soul will freely say, I have the vilest heart under heaven; but the Law is a blessed Law.
1. When the soule cannot master corruption as it would, and overcome the unruly distempers thereof, yet it will stand in the defence of Jesus Christ, and will not plead for a base corruption: he will not say, Oh, it is my infirmity, it is my nature, alas, I cannot ⟨p. 353⟩amend it, &c. but a gracious heart will come to this; hee sees his sinne, and observes his distemper and corruption; and the heart saith, The Law is holy and good, the reproofe is good, the admonition is good, the duty good; yea, the soule will freely say, I have the vilest heart under heaven; but the Law is a blessed Law.
2. When the soul observes, and hates, and loathes, and discovers, and pursues all manner of traitorous devices and rebellious dispositions in others against the Lord Jesus Christ. It is certain he did never hate sin in himself, that joins or sides with sin in another mans heart and life.