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The first part of The cases of conscience Wherein specially, three main questions concerning…The first part of The cases of conscience Wherein specially, three maine questions concerning…
The first part of The cases of conscience Wherein specially, three main questions concerning man, simply considered in himself, are propounded and resolved, according to the word of God. Taught and delivered, by M. William Perkins in his Holy-day lectures, by himself revised before his death, and now published for the benefit of the Church.The first part of The cases of conscience Wherein specially, three maine questions concerning man, simply considered in himselfe, are propounded and resolued, according to the word of God. Taught and deliuered, by M. William Perkins in his Holy-day lectures, by himselfe revised before his death, and now published for the benefit of the Church.
Cambridge: printed by John Legat, 1604Cambridge: printed by Iohn Legat, 1604
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The third thing in this cure is, to Apply to the said distressed party, such promises of God ⟨p. 101⟩made unto afflicted persons, as are most large and comfortable.
The third thing in this cure is, to Applie to the said distressed partie, such promises of God ⟨p. 101⟩made vnto afflicted persons, as are most large and comfortable.
For example, that The Lord is near to them that are of a contrite heart, and vvill save such as be afflicted in spirit. Psal. 34. 18. Again, I came not (saith our Saviour Christ) but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Matth. 15. 24. He says not, to the straying sheep, but to such as ate now in the pit, ready to be drowned, or in the Lyons mouth, ready to be devoured. Again▪ The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, 1therefore he hath anointed me that I should preach the Gospel to the poor; that is, to such as are distressed in conscience, and poor in spirit: he hath sent me that I should heal the broken hearted, that I should preach deliverance to the captives. These and many other such like promises, are in this case to be urged, and the party moved to endeavour to believe them, and to rest himself upon them, though he loose all things else.
For example, that The Lord is neere to them that are of a contrite heart, and vvill saue such as be afflicted in spirit. Psal. 34. 18. Againe, I came not (saith our Sauiour Christ) but to the lost sheepe of the house of Israel.