A treatise of original sin ... proving that it is

The original pollution of the Mind and Conscience hath at large been declared; We proceed now to the Memory, which belongeth also to the intellectual part of a man: And as Philosophy informeth us, That it is the treasurer which conserveth the species, so Divinity will inform us, That it is an evil treasure, or shop, wherein are stored up all kinds of evil.

THe original pollution of the Mind and Conscience hath at large been declared; We proceed now to the Memory, which belongeth also to the intellectual part of a man: And as Philosophy informeth us, That it is the treasurer which conserveth the species, so Divinity will inform us, That it is an evil treasure, or shop, wherein are stored up all kinds of evil.

The Text mentioned will suppeditate fit matter for this Doctrine. And First, We must diligently explain the words, wherein we may take notice,

1. Of the illative particle, or note of inference, [Wherefore.] He had exhorted them, To give all diligence to make their calling and election sure, A necessary duty. We strive to make our outward estate, and the evidences of that sure; but make sure of Heaven, make sure of an interest in Christ; for this assurance will be a cordial to thee in thy greatest extremities, it will make thee above the love of life, and the fear of death. This duty he encourageth unto by the consequent benefit thereof, Hereby an entrance shall be abundantly ministered unto you, into the everlasting kingdom of Jesus Christ; And having laid this foundation, he brings in the inferred in my Text, Wherefore I will always put you in remembrance of these things. These truths are so necessary, so excellent, that you are to have them always in your mind; and withal, your memories though regenerate are so weak and sinful, that you need perpetual Monitors and prompters to possess your souls with these things.