A40370:286
Of free justification
Of free justification by Christ written first in Latin by John Fox, author of the Book of martyrs, against Osorius, &c. and now translated into English, for the benefit of those who love their own souls, and would not be mistaken in so great a point.Of free justification by Christ written first in Latine by John Fox, author of the Book of martyrs, against Osorius, &c. and now translated into English, for the benefit of those who love their own souls, and would not be mistaken in so great a point.
London: printed for Tho. Parkhurst, 1694
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.
But Augustine will Ingeniously Confute this Fallacy for us, in his Book; The Title whereof, is concerning the Perfection of Righteousness. Where he speaks after this manner: That the state of this Controversy about the perfection of Love, is exercised about two Questions, To wit, By whom? And when?
But Augustine will Ingeniously Confute this Fallacy for us, in his Book; The Title whereof, is concerning the Perfection of Righteousness. Where he speaks after this manner: That the state of this Controversie about the perfection of Love, is exercised about two Questions, To wit, By whom? And when?
First, as if the Question be, by 1whom a Man may attain unto such perfection, that he may be without Sin; He answers, that comes not to pass by the strength of Free Will, but by the Grace of God: And so far there is no debate between us, and the opposite party: But if there be enquiry made about the time, when such a perfection is attained: Augustine, speaks expressly, that this comes not to pass in this Life, but in that which is to come. 2And this same Augustine, no less oppositely, in another Book dispels the mists of this Argument with very evident Words. This precept of Righteousness, saith he, concerning loving the Lord with all the Heart, and with all the Soul. And also; that of loving our Neighbour, we shall fulfil in that Life, where we shall see Face to Face: But here some will object, wherefore is it commanded, if it is not fulfilled here? Augustine Answers: To wit, That we may be Instructed, what we ought to ask by Faith, and whither to send Hope before; and unto what things, that are before us, we should press forward, not being satisfied with any thing that is behind.
First, as if the Question be, by 1whom a Man may attain unto such perfection, that he may be without Sin; He answers, that comes not to pass by the strength of Free Will, but by the Grace of God: And so far there is no debate betweeen us, and the opposite party: But if there be enquiry made about the time, when such a perfection is attained: Augustine, speaks expresly, that this comes not to pass in this Life, but in that which is to come.