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Two treatises· I. Of the nature and practise of repentance. II. Of the combat…Tvvo treatises· I. Of the nature and practise of repentance. II. Of the combat…
Two treatises· I. Of the nature and practise of repentance. II. Of the combat of the flesh and spirit.Tvvo treatises· I. Of the nature and practise of repentance. II. Of the combat of the flesh and spirit.
Cambridge: printed by John Legate printer to the University of Cambridge. 1593., 1593Cambridge: printed by Iohn Legate printer to the Vniversitie of Cambridge. 1593., 1593
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Between the two extremes Repentance & Impenitency, is placed counterfeit repentance. For the wicked nature of man can dissemble & counterfeit Gods grace. As the Lord complains of the Jews. Her rebellious sister Judah, hath not returned unto me with her whole ⟨p. 66⟩heart, but feignedly saith the Lord. Jerem. 3. 10.
Between the two extremes Repentance & Impenitencie, is placed counterfeit repentance. For the wicked nature of man can dissemble & counterfeit Gods grace. As the Lord complains of the Iewes. Her rebellious sister Iudah, hath not returned vnto me with her whole ⟨p. 66⟩heart, but fainedly saith the Lord. Ierem. 3. 10.
Counterfeit repentance is either Ceremonial or Desperate.
Counterfeit repentance is either Ceremoniall or Desperate.
Ceremonial, when men repent in outward show, but not in the truth of heart. As Saul. Then said Saul to Samuel, I have sinned: for I 1have transgressed the commandments of the Lord, & thy words: because I feared the people & obeyed their voice. Now therefore I pray thee take away my sin, & turn again with me, that I may worship the Lord &c. Again, I have sinned, but honour me I pray thee before the elders of my people. Of Ahab. When Ahab heard these words e rent his clothes and put on sackcloth,