A30570:437
The excellency of holy courage in evil times by Jeremiah Burroughs
The excellency of holy courage in evil times by Jeremiah Burroughs ; published by Thomas Goodwin ... [et al.]
London: printed by Peter Cole and Edward Cole, 1661
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.
CHAP. 14
Another Doctrine. Much difference between Gods peoples spirits at several times, Illustrated by examples. Reasons, 1. From the different dispositions their hearts are in to receive truths. Which proceeds from Three Causes, First, the abatement of the strength that is opposite to that truth. Secondly, The stirrings or activity of those habits which are suitable to truth. Thirdly, The prevalences of self-Interest. Reas. 2. From the different representations of Truth. Reas. 3. Because the Graces of men do not burn so clearly and purely at all times. Reas. 4. From the weakness of Grace, the parts and members of it are not consolidated. Reas. 5. Because our hearts are sometimes filled with more heavenly consolations then at other times. Reas. 6. From the different breathings of the spirit of God, Reas. 7. Because men have sometimes a more clear and distinct sight of their call to suffer then at other times. 3. Particular directions in this Case. Reas. 8. The different tempers of mans Body. Reas. 9. From the difference in the encouraging occurrency of Gods providence.
Another Doctrine. Much difference between Gods peoples spirits at several times, Illustrated by examples. Reasons, 1. From the different dispositions their hearts are in to receive truths. Which proceeds from Three Causes, First, the abatement of the strength that is opposite to that truth. Secondly, The stirrings or activity of those habits which are sutable to truth. Thirdly, The prevalences of self-Interest. Reas. 2. From the different representations of Truth. Reas. 3. Because the Graces of men do not burn so cleerly and purely at al times. Reas. 4. From the weakness of Grace, the parts and members of it are not consolidated. Reas. 5. Because our hearts are somtimes filled with more heavenly consolations then at other times. Reas. 6. From the different breathings of the spirit of God, Reas. 7. Because men have somtimes a more clear and distinct sight of their call to suffer then at other times. 3. Particular directions in this Case. Reas. 8. The different tempers of mans Body. Reas. 9. From the difference in the encouraging occurrency of Gods providence.