The Soul's Conflict with Itself

So of that Question.

Though blindfold obedience, such as our Adversaries would have, be such ¹as will never stand with sound peace of conscience, which always looks to have light to direct it; (for else a blind conscience would breed blind fears) yet in such doubtful cases wherein we cannot wind out our selves, we ought to light our candles at others, whom we have cause to think by their place and parts should see further then we. In matters of outward estate, we will have men skilful, of our counsel; and ⟨p. 290⟩Christians would find more sound peace, if they would advise with their godly and learned Pastors and friends. Where there is not a direct word, there is place for the counsel of a prudent man. And it is a happiness for them ²whose business is much, and parts not large, to have the benefit of those that can give aim, and see further then themselves. The meanest Christian understands his own way, and knows how to do things with better advantage to his soul, then a graceless though learned man; yet is still glad of further discovery. In counsel there is peace, the thoughts being thus established.

Though blindfold obedience, such as our Adversaries would have, be such ¹as will never stand with sound peace of conscience, which alwayes lookes to have light to direct it; (for else a blinde conscience would breed blinde feares) yet in such doubtfull cases wherein we cannot winde out our selves, we ought to light our candles at others, whom we have cause to thinke by their place and parts should see further then wee. In matters of outward estate, wee will have men skilfull, of our counsell; and ⟨p. 290⟩