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

But if yet we require a clearer difference between these several operations of the spirit, let us mark these rules:

But if yet wee require a cleerer difference betweene these seuerall operations of the spirit, let vs marke these rules:

First, let us try what insight we have into the¹ word of God; certain it is that both the godly and wicked are enlightened, but diversly: for the knowledge of the godly is certain and distinct, and therefore in particular things they are able to² apply the threatenings of God for their humiliation, and his promises for their consolation: ⟨p. 172⟩whereas the knowledge of the wicked is confused, and causeth them to apply nothing to themselves for good.

First, let vs trie what insight wee haue into the¹ word of God; certaine it is that both the godlie and wicked are inlightened, but diuersly: for the knowledge of the godly is certaine and distinct, and therefore in particular things they are able to² apply the threatnings of God for their humiliation, and his promises for their consolation: ⟨p. 172⟩whereas the knowledge of the wicked is confused, and causeth them to applie nothing to themselues for good.

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