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The excellency of the Gospel above the law Wherein the liberty of the sons…The excellencie of the Gospell above the law Wherein the liberty of the sonnes…
The excellency of the Gospel above the law Wherein the liberty of the sons of God is showed. With the image of their graces here, and glory hereafter. Which affords much comfort and great encouragement, to all such as begin timely, and continue constantly in the ways of God. By R. Sibbs, D.D. Mr. of Katherin Hall Cambridge, and preacher of Gray's-Inn, London. Begun in his life time, and published by T.G. and P.N.The excellencie of the Gospell above the law Wherein the liberty of the sonnes of God is shewed. With the image of their graces here, and glory hereafter. Which affords much comfort and great incouragement, to all such as begin timely, and continue constantly in the wayes of God. By R. Sibbs, D.D. Mr. of Katherin Hall Cambridge, and preacher of Grayes-Inne, London. Begun in his life time, and published by T.G. and P.N.
London: printed by Tho. Cotes and John Dawson, 1639
Excellency of the GOSPEL above the LAW. › PartExcellency of the GOSPEL above the LAVV. › Part
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Answ. The Spirit being a Spirit of holiness, is grieved with unclean courses,1 §1with unclean motions,2 and words, and actions, he is called the holy Spirit, and he stirs up in the soul holy motions like himself, he breathes into us holy motions, and he breathes out of us good, and holy, and savoury words, and stirs us up to holy actions. Now when we give liberty to our mouths, to speak rottenly, to swear, (I am ashamed almost to name that word) when we give liberty to such filthiness, is not this a grieving of the Spirit, if we have the Spirit at all? If we have ⟨p. 213⟩not a care to grieve our selves, do we not grieve all about us, therefore take heed of all filthy unholy words, thoughts, or carriages, it grieves the Spirit.
Answ. The Spirit being a Spirit of holinesse, is grieved with uncleane courses,1 §1with uncleane motions,2 and words, and actions, he is called the holy Spirit, and he stirres up in the soule holy motions like himselfe, he breathes into us holy motions, and hee breathes out of us good, and holy, and savory words, and stirres us up to holy actions. Now when we give liberty to our mouthes, to speake rottenly, to sweare, (I am ashamed almost to name that word) when we give liberty to such filthinesse, is not this a grieving of the Spirit, if we have the Spirit at all? If wee have ⟨p. 213⟩not a care to grieve our selves, doe we not grieve all about us, therefore take heed of all filthy unholy words, thoughts, or carriages, it grieves the Spirit.
- 1The Spirit is grieved,