A26682:370
An Alarm to Unconverted Sinners
An alarm to unconverted sinners, in a serious treatise ... whereunto are annexed Divers practical cases of conscience judiciously resolved / by Joseph Alleine, late preacher of the Gospel at Taunton in Somerset-shire.An alarme to unconverted sinners, in a serious treatise ... whereunto are annexed Divers practical cases of conscience judiciously resolved / by Joseph Alleine, late preacher of the Gospel at Taunton in Somerset-shire.
London: printed by E.T. and R.H., 1672
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
1. In seeking earnestly his special assistance, and gracious acceptance of thee.
2. In considering distinctly all the terms or conditions of the Covenant, expressed in the form hereafter proposed.
3. In searching thine heart, whether thou art sincerely willing to forsake all thy sins, and to resign up thy self, body and soul unto God, and his service, to serve him in holiness and righteousness all the days of thy life.
Secondly, Compose thy spirit into the most serious frame possible, suitable to a transaction of so high importance.
Thirdly, Lay hold on the Covenant of God, and rely upon his promise of giving grace and strength, whereby thou mayest be enabled to perform thy promise. Trust not to thine own strength, to the strength of thine own resolutions, but take hold on his strength.