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The conflict between the flesh and the spirit. Or the last part of The…The conflict betvveene the flesh and the spirit. Or the last part of The…
The conflict between the flesh and the spirit. Or the last part of The Christian warfare wherein is described the nature of these combatants, the malice and power of the flesh and fleshly lusts, with the means whereby we may subdue and overcome them. By John Downame Bachelor in Divinity, and preacher of Gods Word.The conflict betvveene the flesh and the spirit. Or the last part of The Christian warfare wherein is described the nature of these combatants, the malice and power of the flesh and fleshly lusts, with the meanes whereby we may subdue and ouercome them. By Iohn Dovvname Batchelar in Diuinitie, and preacher of Gods Word.
London: printed by William Jones, 1618London: printed by William Iones, 1618
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1And these are the effects respecting our repentance which the spirit worketh in us, the which are also implied by divers metaphors or similitudes, by which in the Scriptures it is represented unto us. For it is likened unto wind, because like it (yea much above it) it is mighty and powerful to cast down all that standeth in the way, as proud reason, stubborn will and rebellious affections; and to make the strong oaks and lofty cedars equal with the lowest shrubs. Secondly in respect of its secrete operation and the unknown liberty which it taketh in working where it listeth. Thirdly, because the more it bloweth upon 2us, the more it causeth us to burn and flame out in the fervent zeal of Gods glory. And fourthly because it hath a cleansing and purifying virtue, whereby it purgeth us from the contagion and corruption of our sins, even as the wind purgeth the wheat and driveth away the chaff, 3cleanseth the air, and purifieth it from all hurtful and dangerous infection. Secondly it is likened to oil, and the operation thereof to outward anointing, in respect of that suppling & softening virtue which it hath, whereby it mollifieth our hard and stony hearts, and makes them to become flesh, tender and pliable to Gods will and word, and also because our powers and parts being spiritually anointed 4with this holy oil, they are made strong and vigorous, nimble and active to run in the ways of Gods Commandments; as our limbs anointed with material oil, are made more agile and fit for any bodily exercise or feats of activity. And finally it is likened to oil because like it, it maketh a cheerful countenance, whilst it comforteth and cheereth the heart, bringeth peace of conscience, which passeth all understanding, and replenisheth our souls with such inward joy as is unspeakable and inestimable.
1And these are the effects respecting our repentance which the spirit worketh in vs, the which are also implyed by diuers metaphors or similitudes, by which in the Scriptures it is represented vnto vs. For it is likened vnto winde, because like it (yea much aboue it) it is mighty and powerfull to cast downe all that standeth in the way, as proude reason, stubborne will and rebellious affections; and to make the strong okes and lofty cedars equall with the lowest shrubes. Secondly in respect of its secrete operation and the vnknowne liberty which it taketh in working where it listeth. Thirdly, because the more it bloweth vpon