The Morning exercise [at] Cri[ppleg]ate, or, Several cases of conscience practically resolved

Here's the Case; The sons of Jacob had formerly trespassed against God in the matter of their Brother, And they said, &c. now and not till now that we read of, is the guilt and horror of it reflected upon their Consciences. In sin, the act passes, the guilt and consequent remains.

Here's the Case; The sons of Jacob had formerly trespassed against God in the matter of their Brother, And they said, &c. now and not till now that we read of, is the guilt and horrour of it reflected upon their Consciences. In sinne, the act passes, the guilt and consequent remains.

Sin is like some poison, which may be taken at one time, and work at another, it may be seven years after: 'Twas now more then seven and seven years, that the poison of this sin began to work.

Sin is like some poyson, which may be taken at one time, and work at another, it may be seven years after: 'Twas now more then seven and seven years, that the poyson of this sin began to work.

'Tis true of Family sins, Hos. 1.4. National sins, Ezek. 4.4, 5. Lam. 5.7. Personal sins, as here: And that's the Case