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

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?

Answ. I would that you would mind and consider the Description which you have heard, and think of it. §1But I will tell you what David did; saith David, O Lord, keep back thy Servant from presumptuous sins, so shall I be free from the great transgression: It seems then, that presumptuous sinning, makes way to this great Transgression. When is a man said to sin presumptuously? When a man sins upon this score, That God will show mercy to him, saying, I know, indeed, it is not good for me to go to such a wicked Company, it is a sin so to do; but I will venture, and repent afterwards, for God will show mercy. To venture upon a sin, presuming that God will show mercy, and that a man shall repent afterwards, is presumption, and presumptuous sinning, makes way to this great Transgression; therefore would you be kept from this great Transgression? go to God with David, and say, O Lord, keep back thy Servant from presumptuous sins, so shall I be free from the great transgression.

Answ. I would that you would mind and consider the Description which you have heard, and think of it. §1But I wil tel you what David did; saith David, O Lord, keep back thy Servant from presumptuous sins, so shall I be free from the great transgression: It seems then, that presumptuous sinning, makes way to this great Transgression. When is a man said to sin presumptuously? When a man sins upon this score, That God wil shew mercy to him, saying, I know, indeed, it is not good for me to go to such a wicked Company, it is a sin so to do; but I wil venture, and repent afterwards, for God wil shew mercy. To venture upon a sin, presuming that God wil shew mercy, and that a man shal repent afterwards, is presumption, and presumptuous sinning, makes way to this great Transgression; therefore would you be kept from this great Transgression? go to God with David, and say, O Lord, keep back thy Servant from presumptuous sins, so shall I be free from the great transgression.