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A treatise of original sin ... proving that it is
A treatise of original sin ... proving that it is, by pregnant texts of Scripture vindicated from false glosses / by Anthony Burgess.
London : s.n., 1658
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.
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.
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 ministred unto you, into the everlasting kingdome of Jesus Christ; And having laid this foundation, he brings in the infere•e in my Text, Wherefore I will alwayes put you in remembrance of these things. These truths are so necessary, so excellent, that you are to have them alwayes in your mind; and withall, your memories though regenerate are so weak and sinfull, that you need perpetual Monitors and prompters to possesse your souls with these things.