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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.
But though it be a difficult work, yet Faith carries the Soul through: and brings it from this spiritual ⟨p. 188⟩Egypt: and it is only Faith that doth this: the Law may do somewhat to show men their bondages; and the spirit of bondage may make them sensible of their bondage, but this doth not deliver them; as the Children of Israel when they were in bondage, they Cried out, but that did not deliver them, it was Faith by which they were to go from Egypt: So whatsoever there may be in a way of preparation: Its Faith only that delivers from it.
BUt though it be a difficult work, yet Faith carries the Soul through: and brings it from this spiritual ⟨p. 188⟩Egypt: and it is only Faith that doth this: the Law may do somwhat to shew men their bondages; and the spirit of bondage may make them sensible of their bondage, but this doth not deliver them; as the Children of Israel when they were in bondage, they Cryed out, but that did not deliver them, it was Faith by which they were to go from Egypt: So whatsoever there may be in a way of preparation: Its Faith only that delivers from it.
Quest. How doth Faith do this?
Answ. First, I will show how Faith doth it.
Answ. First, I wil shew how Faith doth it.