A30572:852
An exposition of the prophecy of Hosea begun in divers lectures upon the first…An exposition of the prophesie of Hosea begun in divers lectures vpon the first…
An exposition of the prophecy of Hosea begun in divers lectures upon the first three chapters, at Michaels Cornhill, London / by Jer. Burroughs.An exposition of the prophesie of Hosea begun in divers lectures vpon the first three chapters, at Michaels Cornhill, London / by Jer. Burroughes.
London: printed for R. Dawlman, 1652
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I answer, Not so, it may be conscience, and not self-conceit, for the rule of conscience is not the abilities,1 nor the holiness, nor the multitude of others, but it is that light that God doth let in to convince according to his Word.2 Nay further, I suppose I may convince you that this pleading for God, may proceed from much self-denial, and the not pleading may proceed from very vile, sinful self-respect.
I answer, Not so, it may be conscience, and not self-conceit, for the rule of conscience is not the abilities,1 nor the holinesse, nor the multitude of others, but it is that light that God doth let in to convince according to his Word.2 Nay further, I suppose I may convince you that this pleading for God, may proceed from much self-deniall, and the not pleading may proceed from very vile, sinfull self-respect.
- 1Orcolam padius.
- 2Object. Ans.