Master Bezaes sermons upon the three chapters of the canticle of canticlesMaster Bezaes sermons vpon the three chapters of the canticle of canticles

First therefore there is that which we call original sin, which ought to be considered of in two divers respects, namely touching the corruption of the whole man, which is as it were the essence of this sin, (whereof we shall afterwards speak in handling the point of sanctification) and touching that which followeth it, namely that which maketh us guilty, and children of wrath worthy of the curse of God from our conception, Psal. 51.7. Rom. 5.14.18. Eph. 2.3. There are afterwards the fruits proceeding from ⟨p. 421⟩this cursed root, which bind us specially unto eternal death: which root of sin, albeit it be so deadened by the holy spirit in those who are regenerate, whereof we will afterwards speak, notwithstanding it leaveth not to bud forth, though it be not with such a final effect as before, being a perpetual war between this flesh, that is to say the remnant of original sin, & the spirit, that is to say the power of god, & his effect in us. Gal. 5.17. which combat is most lively described & painted forth unto us by the Apostle, Ro. 7. proposing himself for an example.

First therefore there is that which we call originall sinne, which ought to be considered of in two diuers respects, namely touching the corruption of the whole man, which is as it were the essence of this sinne, (whereof we shall afterwardes speak in handling the point of sanctification) and touching that which followeth it, namely that which maketh vs guilty, and children of wrath worthy of the curse of God from our conception, Psal. 51.7. Rom. 5.14.18. Eph. 2.3. There are afterwards the fruites proceeding from ⟨p. 421⟩