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The Whole Treatise of the Cases of Conscience
The whole treatise of the cases of conscience distinguished into three books: the first whereof is revised and corrected in sundry places, and the other two annexed. Taught and delivered by M. W. Perkins in his holy-day lectures, carefully examined by his own briefs, and now published together for the common good, by T. Pickering Bachelor of Divinity. Whereunto is adjoined a twofold table: one of the heads and number of the questions propounded and resolved; another of the principal texts of Scripture which are either explained, or vindicated from corrupt interpretation.The whole treatise of the cases of conscience distinguished into three bookes: the first whereof is revised and corrected in sundrie places, and the other two annexed. Taught and deliuered by M. W. Perkins in his holy-day lectures, carefully examined by his owne briefes, and now published together for the common good, by T. Pickering Bachelour of Diuinitie. Whereunto is adioyned a twofold table: one of the heads and number of the questions propounded and resolued; another of the principall texts of Scripture vvhich are either explaned, or vindicated from corrupt interpretation.
Cambridge: printed by John Legat, 1606Cambridge: printed by Iohn Legat, 1606
Book 3 › Chapter 4 › Section 3 › Question 2 › Section 2: §ect. 2.
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Ans. First, we must take occasion thereby to humble our selves, and that in this manner. When we see the plaster upon the sore, we know there is a wound: and so, the cover of our bodies, must put us in mind of our shame and nakedness, in regard of grace and Gods favour, by reason of original sin. And we are to know, that it is a dangerous practise for any man, to puff up himself in pride, upon the sight and use of his apparel. For this is to be proud of his own shame. Nay, it is as much, as if a thieves should be proud of his bolts, and of the halter about his neck, garments being nothing else but ⟨p. 581⟩the cover of our shame, and the signs of our sins.
Ans. First, we must take occasion thereby to humble our selues, and that in this manner. When we see the plaister vpon the sore, we know there is a wound: and so, the couer of our bodies, must put vs in minde of our shame and nakednes, in regard of grace and Gods fauour, by reason of originall sinne. And we are to know, that it is a dangerous practise for any man, to puffe vp himselfe in pride, vpon the sight and vse of his apparell. For this is to be proud of his owne shame. Nay, it is as much, as if a theese should be proud of his bolts, and of the halter about his necke, garments beeing nothing els but ⟨p. 581⟩the couer of our shame, and the signes of our sinnes.
Secondly, by the putting on of our garments, we must be admonished to put on Christ. Rom. 13. 14. Quest. How shall we do that? Ans. Thus: We must conceive Christs obedience active and passive, as a covering; and therefore by prayer we are to come unto God in his name, and entreat him to accept this his obedience for us: yea that Christ may be made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. And we on the other side, made conformable to him in life and death, in all moral duties. Lastly, that we may have the same mind, affection, and conversation that he had.