The sum of sacred divinity briefly & methodically propoundedThe summe of sacred diuinitie briefly & methodically propounded

Now, this light of Nature and seeds of conscience¹ left in man, are good and holy things in themselves, and of their own nature, but in us utterly corrupt and naught: All whose parts and powers are wholly tainted and defiled with sin; that truly the ^aApostle saith, Both our mind and conscience is defiled:

Now, this light of Nature and seedes of conscience¹ left in man, are good and holy things in themselues, and of their owne nature, but in vs vtterly corrupt and naught: All whose parts and powers are wholy tainted and defiled with sinne; that truly the ^aApostle saith, Both our minde and conscience is defiled:

1. 1which notwithstanding are wholly sinful,which notwithstanding are wholy sinfull,
2. aTitus 1. 15.

Therefore they serve not at all to justify us, as though¹ by our own Wisdom, Reason, Will, Desire, or Affections, ⟨p. 251⟩we were able to do or to endeavour that that is good, but partly to keep men from breaking out, without shame, unto an over-bold and audacious defiance of all godliness and honesty, partly to make us inexcusable in the sight of God,