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A collection of certain learned discourses, written by that famous man of memory Zechariah…A collection of certaine learned discourses, written by that famous man of memory Zachary…
A collection of certain learned discourses, written by that famous man of memory Zachary Ursine; doctor and professor of divinity in the noble and flourishing schools of Neustad. For explication of divers difficult points, laid down by that author in his catechism. Lately put in print in Latin by the last labour of D. David Parry: and now newly translated into English, by I.H. for the benefit and behoof of our Christian country-manA collection of certaine learned discourses, written by that famous man of memory Zachary Ursine; doctor and professor of divinitie in the noble and flourishing schools of Neustad. For explication of divers difficult points, laide downe by that author in his catechisme. Lately put in print in Latin by the last labour of D. David Parry: and now newlie translated into English, by I.H. for the benefit and behoofe of our Christian country-man
Oxford: printed by Joseph Barnes, 1600Oxford: printed by Ioseph Barnes, 1600
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
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The proper and perpetual effects of true repentance are,1 confession of our own unworthiness & of Gods mercy, and all good works. But things indifferent, as fasting, laying aside our comely & costly attire &c. are helps & signs of repentance, not always or necessarily, but such as may be used at the discretion & convenient occasions of the godly. But eternal life and other Gods good ⟨p. 255⟩gifts & benefits, are not effects or deserved rewards, but consequents & free requitals of repentance; as also of faith & good works Ps. 51. Against thee only have I sinned; Dan. 9. 7. To thee O Lord belongeth righteousness, but unto us confusion. Mat. 3. 9. Bring forth fruits worthy of repentance 1. Tim. 4. 8. Bodily exercise profiteth little. Luc. 17. 10. When ye have done all, say, we are unprofitable servants.
The proper and perpetuall effects of true repē tance are,1