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A cabinet of choice jewels, or, A box of precious ointment being a plain discovery of, or, what men are worth for eternity, and how 'tis like to go with them in another world ... / by Thomas Brooks ...A cabinet of choice jevvels, or, A box of precious ointment being a plain discovery of, or, what men are worth for eternity, and how 'tis like to go with them in another world ... / by Thomas Brooks ...
London : Printed and are to be sold by John Hancock ..., 1669
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The eighth Maxim or Consideration.
Eighthly, consider, That a godly man may not only come §8to a sure knowledge of his gracious estate, but it is also more easily attainable, than many (may I not say, than most) do apprehend or believe; for if a gracious man will but argue rationally from Scripture, he shall be forced to conclude, that he has grace, and that he has an interest in Christ, and that he shall be saved, unless he be resolved before hand boldly to deny Scripture-truths. Sirs,1 look in what way the spirit of bondage doth ordinarily work fear, terror and horror in the hearts of unconverted persons, in the same way the spirit of Adoption doth ordinarily work hope and assurance in the heart of the Saints. Now,2 the spirit of bondage commonly awakens secure sinners, and fills the hearts and consciences of poor sinners with fear, horror and amazement, by setting home upon their souls such practical syllogisms as these:
EIghthly, consider, That a godly man may not only come §8to a sure knowledge of his gracious estate, but it is also more easily attainable, than many (may I not say, than most) do apprehend or believe; for if a gracious man will but argue rationally from Scripture, he shall be forced to conclude, that he has grace, and that he has an interest in Christ, and that he shall be saved, unless he be resolved before hand boldly to deny Scripture-truths. Sirs,1 look in what way the spirit of bondage doth ordinarily work fear, terror and horror in the hearts of unconverted persons, in the same way the spirit of Adoption doth ordinarily work hope and assurance in the heart of the Saints. Now,2