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Three godly and fruitful sermons; the two first preached by Master John DodThree godlie and fruitful sermons; the two first preached by Maister Iohn Dod
Three godly and fruitful sermons; the two first preached by Master John Dod: the last by Master Robert Cleaver. Whereunto are annexed, five propositions, or points of doctrine, comprehended in three other sermons, by the same authorThree godlie and fruitful sermons; the two first preached by Maister Iohn Dod: the last by Maister Robert Cleauer. Whereunto are annexed, fiue propositions, or points of doctrine, comprehended in three other sermons, by the same author
London: printed by N. Okes and F. Kingston for William Welby, 1610
The sixth Sermon. › Of extinguishing the graces of the Spirit.
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Answer. For answer to which we must understand, that as he knoweth best that he hath life that feeleth it in himself, so it is for the spirit of God, &c. yet if we would know this more particularly by the effects thereof, let us mark these that follow.1
Answere. For answere to which we must vnderstand, that as he knoweth best that he hath life that feeleth it in himselfe, so it is for the spirit of God, &c. yet if we would know this more particularly by the effects thereof, let vs marke these that follow.1
- 1Effects of the spirit.
First of all, if there be nothing in a man but that which by nature and industry may be attained §1unto, then surely he hath not in him the spirit of God; for that is above nature, and worketh supernatural effects: in which regard the Apostle doth set the spirit of God in opposition against the spirit of the world, saying, We have received the spirit, not of the world, but of God. 1. Cor. 2. 14.
First of all, if there bee nothing in a man but that which by nature and industrie may be attained §1vnto, then surely hee hath not in him the spirit of God; for that is aboue nature, and worketh supernaturall effects: in which regard the Apostle doth set the spirit of God in oppositiō against the spirit of the world, saying, Wee haue receiued the spirit, not of the world, but of God. 1. Cor. 2. 14.