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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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Thirdly, that by the continuance of the cross without intermission, he may make them to distaste the world, and consequently draw ⟨p. 123⟩them to the meditation of the life to come, wherein all matter of mourning shall cease, and1 all tears shall be wiped from their eyes.
Thirdly, that by the continuance of the crosse without intermission, he may make thē to distaste the world, and consequently drawe ⟨p. 123⟩them to the meditation of the life to come, wherein all matter of mourning shall cease, and1 all teares shall be wiped from their eies.
Fourthly, the Lord deferreth deliverance from affliction, that he might prevent greater evils and dangers, whereinto those that are afflicted might run, if they had their hearts desire, and were eased not at his will, but at their own wishes. When the children of Israel came into Canaan, they were informed, that they should dwell together with the Canaanites, and Moses rendereth a reason thereof, Least (saith he) the wild 1beasts of the field multiply against thee. And for2 the preventing of this evil, the Israelites must endure some annoyance by the Canaanites. Even so the Lord keepeth his servants under the cross, for the preventing of greater sins and offences. This should stay the minds of men, & make them content, to wait upon God for deliverance, when they are afflicted.