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C. But what say you to Dr. Twice's words against Hord, (l. 1. p. 156.) Albeit it be not in the power of nature to believe fide infusa, yet is it in the power of nature to believe the Gospel fide acquisita which depends partly on a mans Education, and partly on Reasons considering the credibility of the Christian way, by light of natural observations above all other ways in the world.

C. But what say you to Dr. Twisse's words against Hord, (l. 1. p. 156.) Albeit it be not in the power of nature to believe fide infusa, yet is it in the power of nature to believe the Gospel fide acquisita which depends partly on a mans Education, and partly on Reasons considering the credibility of the Christian way, by light of natural observations above all other ways in the world.

B. 1. ^*Not only he, but all the School-men distinguish acquired and infused Faith: But though the names sound otherwise, the difference meant by them is in the effects only (and the means) and not in God. He meaneth that a slight ineffectual belief may be performed by that disposition or moral power which is found before special Grace, as excited by good Education and helps: But an effectual saving Faith must be the product of a special impress of Gods Spirit on the Soul; which is a special disposition and moral power to that act. And this is true: And no more can be truly meant or said. 2. But I will tell you a mystery added oft by Dr. Twice, which may much moderate your judgment about the cause of mens condemnation, if it be true. He holdeth that no man is condemned for want of an infused Faith.

B. 1. ^*Not only he, but all the School-men distinguish acquired and infused Faith: But though the names sound otherwise, the difference meant by them is in the effects only (and the means) and not in God. He meaneth that a slight ineffectual belief may be performed by that disposition or moral power which is found before special Grace, as excited by good Education and helps: But an effectual saving Faith must be the product of a special impress of Gods Spirit on the Soul; which is a special disposition and moral power to that act. And this is true: And no more can be truly meant or said. 2. But I will tell you a mystery added oft by Dr. Twisse, which may much moderate your judgment about the cause of mens condemnation, if it be true. He holdeth that no man is condemned for want of an infused Faith.