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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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Now the Question is, how the Trouble of mind, arising by Afflictions, may be remedied. For the answer of which question, two things are required of the party distressed; Practise and Meditation.
Nowe the Question is, howe the Trouble of minde, arising by Afflictions, may be remedied. For the answer of which question, two things are required of the partie distressed; Practise and Meditation.
The Practise is that, which is to be used, in all distresses of mind whatsoever. And it is a diligent examination of the conscience in regard of sin; an earnest and hearty confession thereof ⟨p. 107⟩unto God: & deprecation, that is, earnest prayer unto him, for the pardon of the same. These three things, being done truly and unfeignedly from the heart, are a present remedy against this trouble, and bring with them much comfort.
The Practise is that, which is to be vsed, in all distresses of minde whatsoeuer. And it is a diligent examination of the conscience in regard of sinne; an earnest and heartie confession thereof ⟨p. 107⟩vnto God: & deprecation, that is, earnest praier vnto him, for the pardon of the same. These three things, beeing done truely and vnfainedly from the heart, are a present remedie against this trouble, and bring with them much comfort.
Manasseh the king of Judah, that had committed much wickedness: when he was carried captive to Babel, and there put in chains: he1