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A remedy against private contentions A godly and fruitful sermon on James, 4.1. &c.…A remedy against priuat contentions A godly and fruitfull sermon on Iames, 4.1. &c.…
A remedy against private contentions A godly and fruitful sermon on James, 4.1. &c. Wherein is at large discovered the hatefulness, and perniciousness of private jars and contentions, with manifold remedies against the same. By Mr. John Dod.A remedy against priuat contentions A godly and fruitfull sermon on Iames, 4.1. &c. Wherin is at large discouered the hatefulnes, and perniciousnesse of priuate iars and contentions, with manifold remedies against the same. By Mr. Iohn Dod.
London: printed by Humphrey Lownes for Thomas Man, 1614London: printed by Humfrey Lownes for Thomas Man, 1614
A REMEDY AGAINST Private Contentions.A REMEDIE AGAINST Priuate Contentions.
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Whereas if we can bring our wills to be subject unto Gods, it shall not be said to us, Ye lust and have not; but, the Lord will fulfil the desires of those that fear him. Otherwise, 1though our desires were granted, our souls would be as sick, or more sick then they were before.
Whereas if we can bring our willes to bee subiect vnto Gods, it shall not bee said to vs, Yee lust and haue not; but, the Lord will fulfill the desires of those that feare him. Otherwise, 1though our desires were granted, our soules would be as sicke, or more sicke then they were before.
- 1Psal▪ 45▪
Use 2 A second use of this is, to teach us, to be content that God by many and grievous crosses should master our intemperate lusts: for the way to all prosperity, is to be broken of our heady and sturdy affections.
Vse 2 A second vse of this is, to teach vs, to bee content that God by many and grieuous crosses should master our intemperate lusts: for the way to all prosperitie, is to be broken of our headie and sturdy affections.
Let us also desire to be in their company, who will deal most plainly and roundly against our corruptions: & not wish to converse with such as will tell us, indeed you are hardly used, they deal very injuriously with you, in that they do not more respect you, in regard of your place & of your parts, and of your education, &c.