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

Secondly, These mansory thoughts, which the Schoolmen call morosae, because they do morari abide some time in the soul, they are likewise divided, for they are so continuing in us, either morâ temporis, or morâ consensus, as they express it. (Gerson Compend. Theol.) The continuance of time is, when they may for a long while infect, solicit and annoy us, but yet we strive and gainsay; We do by no means give our consent thereunto, as Joseph's Mistress did often importune him, yet all that while, he kept up the fear of God, and would not sin in that way against him. So that although the people of God may be followed from week to week with loathsome and perplexing thoughts; yet because they cry unto God, they go and pray to him, as Hezekiah did upon Rabshakeh's railing and blaspheming of God, they are not to be discouraged: Thou hast not betrayed thy strength to these Delilahs all the while: Yea, from these spiritual exercises and conflicts, thou wilt increase thy glory. Hereby thou hast an opportunity to discover thy faith, thy self emptiness, and to get heavenly skill and compassion, whereby thou art able to succour those that are in the like manner tempted. But then

Secondly, These mansory thoughts, which the Schoolmen call morosae, because they do morari abide some time in the soul, they are likewise divided, for they are so continning in us, either morâ temporis, or morâ consensus, as they expresse it. (Gerson Compend. Theol.) The continuance of time is, when they may for a long while infect, sollicit and annoy us, but yet we strive and gainsay; We do by no means give our consent thereunto, as Joseph's Mistress did often importune him, yet all that while, he kept up the fear of God, and would not sinne in that way against him. So that although the people of God may be followed from week to week with loathsom and perplexing thoughts; yet because they cry unto God, they go and pray to him, as Hezekiah did upon Rabshakeh's railing and blaspheming of God, they are not to be discouraged: Thou hast not betrayed thy strength to these Dalilahs all the while: Yea, from these spiritual exercises and conflicts, thou wilt increase thy glory. Hereby thou hast an opportunity to discover thy faith, thy self emptiness, and to get heavenly skill and compassion, whereby thou art able to succour those that are in the like manner tempted. But then