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Evangelical sacrifices In xix. sermons. I. Thankful commemorations for Gods mercy in our great…Evangelicall sacrifices In xix. sermons. I. Thankfull commemorations for Gods mercy in our great…
Evangelical sacrifices In xix. sermons. I. Thankful commemorations for Gods mercy in our great deliverance from the papists powder-plot. 2. The successful seeker. 3. Faith triumphant. 4. Special preparations to fit us for our latter end in four funeral sermons. 5. The faithful covenanter. 6. The demand of a good conscience. 7. The sword of the wicked. By the late learned and reverend divine, Rich. Sibbs. Doctor in Divinity, Mr. of Katherine Hall in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher to the honourable society of Gray's-Inn. The third tome. Published and perused by D. Sibbs own appointment, subscribed with his hand to prevent imperfect copies after his decease.Evangelicall sacrifices In xix. sermons. I. Thankfull commemorations for Gods mercy in our great deliverance from the papists powder-plot. 2. The successefull seeker. 3. Faith triumphant. 4. Speciall preparations to fit us for our latter end in foure funerall sermons. 5. The faithfull covenanter. 6. The demand of a good conscience. 7. The sword of the wicked. By the late learned and reverend divine, Rich. Sibbs. Doctor in Divinity, Mr. of Katherine Hall in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher to the honourable society of Grayes-Inne. The third tome. Published and perused by D. Sibbs owne appointment, subscribed with his hand to prevent imperfect copies after his decease.
London: printed by Thomas for N. Bourne, 1640
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And there is nothing more effectual to commend knowledge to us then this, that it is a means to work, a holy and heavenly disposition, and temper in us, especially if it be spiritual. And let us meditate upon what we seem to know and are persuaded of; let us dwell upon things still, to work them upon the will and affections, let us dwell upon them till our hearts be warmed well with the things known; and that we profess our selves to be persuaded of.
And there is nothing more effectuall to commend knowledge to us then this, that it is a meanes to work, a holy and heavenly disposition, and temper in us, especially if it be spirituall. And let us meditate upon what wee seeme to know and are perswaded of; let us dwell upon things still, to work them upon the will and affections, let us dwell upon them till our hearts bee warmed well with the things knowne; and that we professe our selves to be perswaded of.
And join with it an enquiry upon the soul; are these things so? do I know these things? and am I persuaded of these things that they are so? how is my disposition answerable then, am I so affected as I should be? is my love so hot? and my joy so working, and spiritly, and quick as it should, or no? and hereupon take occasion to stir up our selves, and to check our own souls. Alas that I should have such things discovered, and that I should see such things, in such a strong persuasion in the book of God, and profess my self to be persuaded of these things and yet be so dead at all times.
And joyne with it an enquiry upon the soule; are these things so? doe I know these things? and am I perswaded of these things that they are so? how is my disposition answerable then, am I so affected as I should be? is my love so hote? and my joy so working, and spiritly, and quicke as it should, or no? and hereupon take occasion to stirre up our selves, and to checke our owne soules. Alas that I should have such things discovered, and that I should see such things, in such a strong perswasion in the booke of God, and professe my selfe to be perswaded of these things and yet be so dead at all times.