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A Saint Indeed
A saint indeed: or The great work of a Christian, opened and pressed; from Prov. 4. 23 Being a seasonable and proper expedient for the recovery of the much decayed power of godliness, among the professors of these times. By John Flavell M. of the Gospel.
London: printed by W.R., 1668
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.
Now there are six special Arguments by which Satan subtly insinuates and winds in the temptation; in all which I shall offer thee some help for the keeping of thy heart, and the first is this,
Now there are six special Arguments by which Satan subtilly insinuates and winds in the temptation; in all which I shall offer thee some help for the keeping of thy heart, and the first is this,
Arg. 1. The first Argument is drawn from the pleasure of sin: O (saith Satan) here is pleasure to be enjoyed; the temptation comes with a smiling countenance, and charming Voice: What, art thou so flegmatick and dull a soul, as not to feel the powerful charms of pleasure? who can with-hold himself from such delights?
Now thine heart may be kept from the danger of this temptation, by retorting this Argument of pleasure upon the Tempter; which is done two ways.
Now thine heart may be kept from the danger of this temptation, by retorting this Argument of pleasure upon the Tempter; which is done two waies.
1. Thou tellest me Satan that sin is pleasant; be it so: but are the gripes of Conscience, and the flames of Hell so too? Is it pleasant to feel the wounds and throbs of Conscience? if so, Why did Peter weep so bitterly,