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Moses his choice with his eye fixed upon Heaven, discovering the happy condition of…
Moses his choice with his eye fixed upon Heaven, discovering the happy condition of a self-denying heart, delivered in a treatise upon Hebrews II, 25, 26 / by Jeremiah Burroughs.
London: printed by John Field, 1650
Moses his Choice. › Part 1 › Chapter 8: Eleven Rules for preparation to suffer afflictions.
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.
First, treasure up the consolations of God that he affords upon occasion, that at any time you feel in the performance of duties, in the exercises of graces, in the use of Ordinances.
Secondly, treasure up the experiences of Gods ways towards you, and his gracious dealings with you in former straights.
Thirdly, treasure up soul-supporting, soul-quickening, soul-reviving, soul-comforting promises, and that of several kinds, suitable to several afflictions, for thou knowest not what kind of afflictions thou mayest meet with.
Thirdly, treasure up soul-supporting, soul-quickning, soul-reviving, soul-comforting promises, and that of several kindes, sutable to several afflictions, for thou knowest not what kinde of afflictions thou mayest meet with.
Tenthly, labour much to strengthen every grace, it 1is strong grace that is suffering grace: a strong wing will fly against the wind: as it is said of the horse,