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The doctrine of the saints infirmities Delivered in several sermonsThe doctrine of the saints infirmities Delivered in severall sermons
The doctrine of the saints infirmities Delivered in several sermons by John Preston Doctor in Divinity, Mr. of Emanuel-College in Cambridge. And late preacher of Lincolns Inn.The doctrine of the saints infirmities Delivered in severall sermons by John Preston Doctor in Divinity, Mr. of Emanuel-Colledge in Cambridge. And late preacher of Lincolnes Inne.
London: printed by Nich. and John Okes for Hen. Taunton, 1636London: printed by Nich. and Iohn Okes for Hen. Taunton, 1636
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We are now to come unto the latter part, and reason of this holy mans request, which was there not being cleansed according to the purification of ⟨p. 31⟩the Sanctuary, which was a legal bar & let to stop them from the Passover, how upright and sincere soever they were: Wherefore he labours by earnest prayer to remove this bar & great impediment, and the Lord expresseth here his willingness to be entreated, for the Lord heard his prayer, and healed the people, whence this will follow.
Wee are now to come unto the latter part, and reason of this holy mans request, which was there not being cleansed according to the purification of ⟨p. 31⟩the Sanctuary, which was a legal barre & lett to stop them from the Passeover, how upright and sincere soever they were: Wherefore he labours by earnest prayer to remoove this barre & great impediment, and the Lord expresseth here his willingnesse to be intreated, for the Lord heard his prayer, and healed the people, whence this will follow.
Where there is uprightness 1and sincerity of heart: Infirmities do not exclude from mercy, this is apparent in the Text, for he prays for mercy and hath it granted, although they were not qualified as God required, and may ⟨p. 32⟩be further proved.
Where there is uprightnes 1and sincerity of heart: Infirmities do not exclude from mercy, this is apparant in the Text, for hee prayes for mercy and hath it granted, although they were not qualified as God required, and may ⟨p. 32⟩