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The mischiefs of self-ignorance and the benefits of self-acquaintance opened in divers sermons at…
The mischiefs of self-ignorance and the benefits of self-acquaintance opened in divers sermons at Dunstan's-West and published in answer to the accusations of some and the desires of others / by Richard Baxter.
London: printed by R. White for F. Tyton, 1662
THE Mischief of Self-ignorance, AND Benefit of Self-acquaintance. › Part
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.
A […] for prayer, it is mens ignorance of […] that makes prayer so little in […]: Hunger best teacheth men to beg. […] would be oftener on your knees, if you •ere oftener in your hearts. Prayer would not •eem needless, if you knew your needs. Know ⟨p. 118⟩your selves and be prayerless if you can▪ When the Prodigal was convinced, he presently purposeth to Confess and Pray. When Paul was converted, Ananias hath this evidence of it from God [Behold he prayeth] Act. 9.11. Indeed the inward part of prayer, is the motion of a returning soul to God: saith Hugo [Oratio est piae mentis & humilis ad Deum conversio, fide, spe, & charitate subnixa.] Prayer is the turning of a pious humble soul to God, leaning upon faith, hope and love.] It is [Oranti subsidium, Deo sacrificium, daemonibus flagellum] The relief of the Petitioner, the sacrifice of God, the scourge of Devils.]
A 〈…〉 for prayer, it is mens ignorance of 〈…〉 that makes prayer so little in 〈…〉: Hunger best teacheth men to beg. 〈…〉 would be ofter on your knees, if you •ere ofter in your hearts. Prayer would not •eem needless, if you knew your needs. Know ⟨p. 118⟩your selves and be prayerless if you can▪ When the Prodigal was convinced, he presently purposeth to Confess and Pray. When Paul was converted, Ananias hath this evidence of it from God [Behold he prayeth] Act. 9.11. Indeed the inward part of prayer, is the motion of a returning soul to God: saith Hugo [Oratio est piae mentis & humilis ad Deum conversio, fide, spe, & charitate subnixa.] Prayer is the turning of a pious humble soul to God, leaning upon faith, hope and love.] It is [Oranti subsidium, Deo sacrificium, daemonibus flagellum] The relief of the Petitioner, the sacrifice of God, the scourge of Devils.]