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Hagio-mimesis The imitation of the saints
Hagio-mimesis The imitation of the saints : opened in some practical meditations upon the death of Mrs. Anne Browne, late wife of Mr. Peter Browne of Hammersmith / by Thomas Case ...
London: printed by A.M., 1666
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.
1. For the support and comfort of lapsed Christians, that reflecting upon their own surprises by temptation, they may not despond and despair, as if their spot were not the spot of Gods Children.
2. For the caution and admonition of all surviving generations; to the intent that we should not presume to sin as they sinned. 1 Cor. 10.6.
But to be sure they stand not in the holy Register, as Patterns and encouragements to sin. They are our Take-heeds, not our Warrants; they tell us, here is a Rock, avoid ⟨p. 19⟩it; here is a Quick-sand, come not near it, lest you suffer shipwreck. We are not to imitate the best in their worst.
But to be sure they stand not in the holy Register, as Patterns and encouragements to sin. They are our Take-heeds, not our Warrants; they tell us, here is a Rock, avoid ⟨p. 19⟩it; here is a Quick-sand, come not near it, lest you suffer shipwrack. We are not to imitate the best in their worst.