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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 3: §. 3.THE PATERNE of perfection. › Section 3: §. 3.
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1 The Understanding of Adam was able to close with every truth that was to be apprehended, if he would diligently bestow his mind, and thoughts thereupon. If a man will turn away his eye he cannot see: so if Adam would turn away himself, and not bestow his thoughts upon an object, he might be deceived, as he was by the Serpent; Not attending was the cause of his cozening. He had such a spiritual light that whatsoever was offered unto him, he, improving his wisdom, was able to discern the nature of the truth, ⟨p. 45⟩and the reason thereof: for both these are distinct. When Rebekah was with child, she saith, Why am I thus? She knew that she was with child, but knew not the reason of it: but Adam could apprehend upon every occasion he met withal, both the truth; and the ground of it. Gen. 2.19. God gave the creatures to Adam to name, & as he named them, so their names were. He apprehended every creatures disposition, and accordingly gave them names.
1 The Understanding of Adam was able to close with every truth that was to bee apprehended, if he would diligently bestow his mind, and thoughts thereupon. If a man will turne away his eye he cannot see: so if Adam would turne away himselfe, and not bestow his thoughts upon an object, he might bee deceived, as hee was by the Serpent; Not attending was the cause of his cozening. Hee had such a spirituall light that whatsoever was offered unto him, he, improving his wisedome, was able to discerne the nature of the truth, ⟨p. 45⟩and the reason thereof: for both these are distinct. When Rebeccah was with child, she saith, Why am I thus? She knew that she was with child, but knew not the reason of it: but Adam could apprehend upon every occasion he met withall, both the truth; and the ground of it. Gen. 2.19. God gave the creatures to Adam to name, & as hee named them, so their names were. He apprehended every creatures disposition, and accordingly gave them names.