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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 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 humbled himself, acknowledged his sins, and prayed earnestly unto the Lord, and the issue was good; for God was entreated of him, & gave him deliverance. Job being long in outward affliction, humbled himself in like manner, and at length received comfort. Daniel humbled himself before God, for his own sins, and for the sins of Gods people, making2 request unto God earnestly for them, and even when he was in the act of praying, the Lord sent his angel Gabriel, to give him notice of deliverance. Lastly, the Church of God, under the cross, performed the like duty, Let us 3search and try our ways, and turn to the Lord,, and God in mercy gave an ear unto her mourning and lamentation. By all these places, it is apparent, that there is no better remedy in the world, for the mind of man, grieved by means of outward afflictions, then the practise of the duties before named.