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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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Here some will say, if Afflictions did come only from God, it were somewhat, but oftentimes they come from men, that bear us no good will, and therefore no marvel though we be impatient. Answ. When crosses do come from men, God useth them as instruments, to execute his judgements upon us; and in this work, God is the chief doer, and they are as tools, in the hand of the workman. And the Lord inflicteth them upon us by men, to try our patience under the cross. Joseph, though he knew well, the bad dealing of his brethren towards him, yet he looked not to them alone, but to an higher cause, namely, the Lord himself, who executed his own good will by them; God (saith he) disposed it to good. And again,1 God did send me before you into Egypt for your preservation.
Here some will say, if Afflictions did come onely from God, it were somewhat, but oftentimes they come from men, that beare vs no good will, and therefore no maruell though we be impatient. Answ. When crosses doe come from men, God vseth them as instruments, to execute his iudgements vpon vs; and in this worke, God is the cheife doer, and they are as tooles, in the hand of the workeman. And the Lord inflicteth them vpon vs by men, to trie our patience vnder the crosse. Ioseph, though he knewe well, the badde dealing of his brethren towards him, yet he looked not to them alone, but to an higher cause, namely, the Lord himselfe, who executed his owne good will by them; God (saith he) disposed it to good. And againe,1 God did send me before you into Egypt for your preseruation.
The Second ground is, the commandment of God, touching the cross, and obedience unto him therein. This commandment is expressed,