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A practical exposition of the X. Commandments with a resolution of several momentous questions…A practical exposition of the X. Commandements with a resolution of several momentous questions…
A practical exposition of the X. Commandments with a resolution of several momentous questions and cases of conscience.A practical exposition of the X. Commandements with a resolution of several momentous questions and cases of conscience.
London: printed for Dorman Newman, 1675
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.
The means and second causes, Physicians, Armies, Ministers, Stars, and Natural Causes, by which God useth to work (by some called Nature) are oft-times so trusted and leaned to, as they are made mens Idols; nay by many in these days, Judiciary Astrology, Palmistry, &c. are much studied and doted on, and the Scriptures antiquated and laid aside in a great measure.
The means and second causes, Physitians, Armies, Ministers, Stars, and Natural Causes, by which God useth to work (by some called Nature) are oft-times so trusted and leaned to, as they are made mens Idols; nay by many in these days, Judiciary Astrology, Palmestry, &c. are much studied and doted on, and the Scriptures antiquated and laid aside in a great measure.
Next, if it be asked, what Idols are most subtle? Ans.
Next, if it be asked, what Idols are most subtil? Ans.
1. An Idol is then most subtle, when it lurketh in the heart, and seateth it self principally in mens mind, aim, and inward contentment, and they inwardly ascribe too much to such a thing, and yet, it may be, in their external practise, there is not much to discover this.
1. An Idol is then most subtil, when it lurketh in the heart, and seateth it self principally in mens mind, aim, and inward contentment, and they inwardly ascribe too much to such a thing, and yet, it may be, in their external practise, there is not much to discover this.