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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
Treatise › Chapter 3: Of the parts of Repentance.Treatise › Chapter 3: Of the partes of Repentance.
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Mortification hath three parts. A purpose in mind, an inclination in will, and an endeavour in life and conversation to leave all sin.
Mortification hath three partes. A purpose in minde, an inclination in will, and an indeavour in life and conversation to leave all sinne.
Rising to newness of life, is the second part of repentance concerning sincere obedience to God.
Rising to newnesse of life, is the second part of repentance concerning sincere obedience to God.
And it hath also three parts. The two first are a resolution in the mind, and an inclination or lust in the will to obey God in all things. Barnabas exhorts them of Antiochia, That with purpose of heart they would cleave 1unto the Lord. Examples of both these are many in scriptures. Of Joshua. If it seem 2evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served, or the gods of the Amorites, &c. but I and my household will serve the Lord. Of David, O Lord 3thou art my portion, I have determined to keep thy commandments. And, I have 4sworn, and will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgements. And, When thou saidst, Seek ye my face, mine heart answered 5