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Seven treatises containing such direction as is gathered out of the Holy Scriptures, leading…Seuen treatises containing such direction as is gathered out of the Holie Scriptures, leading…
Seven treatises containing such direction as is gathered out of the Holy Scriptures, leading and guiding to true happiness, both in this life, and in the life to come: and may be called the practise of Christianity. Profitable for all such as heartily desire the same: in the which, more particularly true Christians may learn how to lead a godly and comfortable life every day. Penned by Richard Rogers, preacher of the word of God at Wethersfield in Essex.Seuen treatises containing such direction as is gathered out of the Holie Scriptures, leading and guiding to true happines, both in this life, and in the life to come: and may be called the practise of Christianitie. Profitable for all such as heartily desire the same: in the which, more particularly true Christians may learne how to leade a godly and comfortable life euery day. Penned by Richard Rogers, preacher of the word of God at Wethersfield in Essex.
London: printed by Felix Kyngston for Thomas Man, 1603
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CHAP. 14. Object. We cannot do as we desire.§154. f. Ans. 1. Gods grace shall be sufficient.§g. 2. The best desire without looking for Gods help, is vain.§h. Why Paul overcame not all rebellion.§k. Paul was not carried into gross iniquity.§155. a. ⟨image 322⟩We may look for the like grace that Paul had, in our measure.§b. Many weak, discouraged for want of this victory.§e. Many know not their liberty.§156. f. The two next virtues, Diligence and Constancy.§g. Diligence and Constancy bring great matters to pass.§h. What diligence is required.§i. What constancy. The gain of these.§k. Many pay dear for their liberties.§157. b. Want of these virtues, dangerous. Other two virtues, Humility and Meekness.§158. h. These always necessary.§i. The Christian life, no idle nor unsettled life.