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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
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.
Thirdly, enquire at the mouth of God, by prayer 1and humiliation, as David did, 2 Sam. 21. and Job cap. 10. 2. and those in Jeremiah, cap. 16. 10, 11.
Thirdly, enquire at the mouth of God, by prayer 1and humiliation, as David did, 2 Sam. 21. and Job cap. 10. 2. and those in Jeremy, cap. 16. 10, 11.
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Fourthly, hearken to the voice of conscience, that 1is Gods officer in your soul, especially in time of affliction, conscience will deal impartially; and take this rule for your help herein, After much humiliation, and seeking of God, then listen to the voice of conscience: for as it is with an Officer whom you would have search the Records, if you would have him diligent indeed in the search, you must give him his fee, else he will do the work but slightly: so you must give conscience, Gods Register, his fee; that is, let conscience have much prayer, and humiliation which it calls for, and then it will tell you Gods mind more fully.
Fourthly, hearken to the voice of conscience, that 1is Gods officer in your soul, especially in time of affliction, conscience will deal impartially; and take this rule for your help herein, After much humiliation, and seeking of God, then listen to the voice of conscience: for as it is with an Officer whom you would have search the Records, if you would have him diligent indeed in the search, you must give him his fee, else he will do the work but slightly: so you must give conscience, Gods Register, his fee; that is, let conscience have much prayer, and humiliation which it calls for, and then it will tell you Gods minde more fully.