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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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I. That it is the will and pleasure of God, that we should through many afflictions, enter into the kingdom of God. Act. 14. 22. Now it is the property of a true child of God, to rest content in his fathers good will and pleasure, even when he is afflicted, Prou. 3. 11. My son—be not grieved at my correction, that is, let it not be tedious unto thee, be content to bear it. Our duty therefore is, meekly to subject our selves unto the hand of God, as the child doeth unto the correction of his father.
I. That it is the will and pleasure of God, that we should through many afflictions, enter into the kingdome of God. Act. 14. 22. Nowe it is the propertie of a true child of God, to rest content in his fathers good will and pleasure, euen when he is afflicted, Prou. 3. 11. My sonne—be not grieued at my correction, that is, let it not be tedious vnto thee, be content to beare it. Our dutie therefore is, meekely to subiect our selues vnto the hand of God, as the child doeth vnto the correction of his father.
II. That though afflictions be long and tedious, yet God will at length give a joyful & comfortable issue. For so himself hath promised, Math. 5. 4. Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. Psal. 34. 19. Great are the troubles of the righteous, but the Lord will deliver him out of them all. Mark the upright man, 1& behold the just, for the end of that man is peace.
II. That though afflictions be long and tedious, yet God will at length giue a ioyful & comfortable issue. For so himselfe hath promised,