I. Scripture-light the most sure light ... delivered in three sermons on 2 Pet.…

But beloved in the Lord, this is certain, That in knowing Times, Times when God is doing great things by his own Finger, then is this Sin stirring most. The Times of Christ, and of the Apostles, were Times of great Light, when God wrought by his own Finger, then was this Sin committed. Now in these Times, there is much breaking forth of Light, and great things done by the very Finger of God; therefore I say, there is great danger if men do now blaspheme; wherefore I say again, take heed to your souls, you that are Professors, look to your steps in these days of ours.

But beloved in the Lord, this is certain, That in knowing Times, Times when God is doing great things by his own Finger, then is this Sin stirring most. The Times of Christ, and of the Apostles, were Times of great Light, when God wrought by his own Finger, then was this Sin committed. Now in these Times, there is much breaking forth of Light, and great things done by the very Finger of God; therefore I say, there is great danger if men do now blaspheme; wherefore I say again, take heed to your souls, you that are Professors, look to your steps in these daies of ours.

Quest. But you will say, We grant indeed that this Sin against the Holy Ghost, is the unpardonable Sin, and woe be to them that do fall into it, and it cannot be committed but by a knowing man; but what shall we do that we may be kept from this great Transgression? that whatsoever sin we do fall into, yet we may be kept from this great Evil, and this unpardonable Sin?

Quest. But you wil say, We grant indeed that this Sin against the Holy Ghost, is the unpardonable Sin, and wo be to them that do fal into it, and it cannot be committed but by a knowing man; but what shall we do that we may be kept from this great Transgression? that whatsoever sin we do fall into, yet we may be kept from this great Evil, and this unpardonable Sin?