Christ inviting sinners to come to him for rest

Three Conclusions arising from the former doctrine concerning the Burden under the Law; Namely, 1. That man by Nature is in an evil case. 2. That it is a mighty work to save a Soul. 3. That those vain thoughts whereby men think to pacify their Consciences, will stand them in no stead.

Three Conclusions arising from the former doctrine concerning the Burden under the Law; Namely, 1. That man by Nature is in an evil case. 2. That it is a mighty work to save a Soul. 3. That those vain thoughts whereby men think to pacifie their Consciences, will stand them in no stead.

Now upon the hearing of these things, we may truly draw such Conclusions as these.

NOw upon the hearing of these things, we may truly draw such Conclusions as these.

First, That certainly man is in an ill case, by Nature. It is observed of the people of Israel when Pharaoh did increase their bondage, the Scripture tells us that the people saw that they were in an ill case; so when we understand what a condition we are in under this bondage, we may conclude that verily man is in an ill case by nature. Secondly, And a second Conclusion may be drawn hence. That it is a mighty work to save a Soul; it is not a slight thing for a Soul to come to be saved; there must be great things done by God to save a soul. Many people, they confess it is true they are sinners, but they cry to God to have mercy on them, and so they think it is presently done; but did you consider of the condition that you are in naturally, and of the Righteousness of God, you would then conclude it is a mighty work of God to save any soul, and that you had need fall upon the seeking of your Salvation betimes.

First, That certainly man is in an ill case, by Nature. It is observed of the people of Israel when Pharoah did increase their bondage, the Scripture tels us that the people saw that they were in an ill case; so when we understand what a condition we are in under this bondage, we may conclude that verily man is in an ill case by nature. Secondly, And a second Conclusion may be drawn hence. That it is a mighty work to save a Soul; it is not a slight thing for a Soul to come to be saved; there must be great things done by God to save a soul. Many people, they confess it is true they are sinners, but they cry to God to have mercy on them, and so they think it is presently done; but did you consider of the condition that you are in naturally, and of the Righteousness of God, you would then conclude it is a mighty work of God to save any soul, and that you had need fal upon the seeking of your Salvation betimes.