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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.
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Answ. In the second place therefore we must remember, that God will temper and moderate our afflictions, so as we may be able to bear them. Habakkuk prayeth unto God, in the behalf of the Church, that he would in 1wrath remember mercy. And Paul saith, that the Lord will not suffer us to be tempted above 2that we are able to bear, but will give an issue with the temptation.
Answ. In the second place therefore we must remember, that God will temper and moderate our afflictions, so as we may be able to beare them. Habbakuk praieth vnto God, in the behalfe of the Church, that he would in 1wrath remember mercie. And Paul saith, that the Lord will not suffer vs to be tempted aboue 2that we are able to beare, but will giue an issue with the temptation.
- 1Hab. 3. •.
- 21. Cor. 10. 13.
Thirdly, put the case that God doeth not moderate our afflictions, but suffer them to remain upon us, not only for some time of our life, but to the very death: yet then will be testify his holy presence another way, namely, by giving the party distressed, power and strength to bear his affliction. Unto you it is given (saith Paul) for Christ, that not only ye should believe in him, but also suffer for his sake.1