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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.
1. In case that after your most dilige•• self examination, you are yet at uncertain•• and doubt, whether you are truly sanctifi•• or not. The settling of your states for […] eternity, and the well-grounding of yo•• Hopes and Comforts, is a matter of su•• unspeakable moment, as that you shou•• not remain in careless, negligent uncertainty, while God hath provided you […] further means that may be used for assurance. Yea if you were not troubled wi•• doubting, yet if you have opportunity […] opening your Evidences to a judicio•• faithful Minister or friend, I think it may […] worth your labour, for the Confirmation […] the peace and comforts which you ha•• You cannot make too sure of everlasting Happiness.
1. In case that after your most dilige•• self examination, you are yet at uncertain•• and doubt, whether you are truly sanctifi•• or not. The setling of your states for 〈…〉 eternity, and the well-grounding of yo•• Hopes and Comforts, is a matter of su•• unspeakable moment, as that you shou•• not remain in careless, negligent unce••tainty, while God hath provided you 〈…〉 further means that may be used for ass••rance. Yea if you were not troubled wi•• doubting, yet if you have opportunity 〈…〉 opening your Evidences to a judicio•• faithful Minister or friend, I think it may worth your labour, for the Confirmation the peace and comforts which you ha You cannot make too sure of everlastin Happiness.