A16596:34
A double summons the one, to unfeigned repentance. The other, to the worthy receiving…A double summons the one, to vnfained repentance. The other, to the worthie receiuing…
A double summons the one, to unfeigned repentance. The other, to the worthy receiving of the Lords Supper. Delivered in two notable sermons: made, by that worthy martyr of Christ, John Bradford: who suffered in Smith-field An[n]o. Domini. 1555.A double summons the one, to vnfained repentance. The other, to the worthie receiuing of the Lords Supper. Deliuered in two notable sermons: made, by that worthy martyr of Christ, Iohn Bradford: who suffered in Smith-field An[n]o. Domini. 1555.
London: printed by George Purslowe, 1617
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This definition may be divided into three parts: First a sorrowing for our sins: Secondly, a trust of pardon, which otherwise may be called, a persuasion of Gods mercy, by the merits of Christ, for the forgiveness of our sins: And thirdly, a purpose to amend, or conversion to a new life. The which third, or last part, cannot be called properly a part; for it is but an effect of penance, as towards the end ye shall see, by Gods grace. But lest such as seek for occasion to speak evil, should have any occasion, though they tarry not out the end of this Sermon: I therefore divide Penance into the three foresaid parts:
This definition may be diuided into thrée parts: First a forrowing for our sinnes: Secondly, a trust of pardon, which otherwise may be called, a perswasion of Gods mercie, by the merits of Christ, for the forgiuenesse of our sinnes: And thirdly, a purpose to amend, or conuersion to a new life. The which third, or last part, cannot be called properly a part; for it is but an effect of penance, as towards the end ye shall see, by Gods grace. But lest such as seeke for occasion to speak euil, should haue any occasion, though they tarry not out the end of this Sermon: I therefore diuide Penance into the three foresayd parts:
1 Of sorrowing for our sin. 2 Of good hope, or trust of pardon. 3 Of a new life.
1 Of sorrowing for our sinne. 2 Of good hope, or trust of pardon. 3 Of a new life.
Thus you may see what penance is: a sorrowing for sin, a purpose to amend, with a good hope or trust of pardon.
Thus you may see what penance is: a sorrowing for sinne, a purpose to amend, with a good hope or trust of pardon.