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A word to sinners, and a word to saints The former tending to the…
A word to sinners, and a word to saints The former tending to the awakening the consciences of secure sinners, unto a lively sense and apprehension of the dreadful condition they are in, so long as they live in their natural and unregenerate estate. The latter tending to the directing and persuading of the godly and regenerate unto several singular duties. As also a word to householders stirring them up to the good old way of serving God in and with their families, from Joshua's resolution, Josh. 24. 15. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Set forth especially for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of St. Sepulchres Parish, London by Tho. Gouge, late pastor thereof.A word to sinners, and a word to saints The former tending to the awakening the consciences of secure sinners, unto a lively sense and apprehension of the dreadfull condition they are in, so long as they live in their natural and unregenerate estate. The latter tending to the directing and perswading of the godly and regenerate unto several singular duties. As also a word to housholders stirring them up to the good old way of serving God in and with their families, from Joshuah's resolution, Josh. 24. 15. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Set forth especially for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of St. Sepulchres Parish, London by Tho. Gouge, late pastor thereof.
London: printed for George Sawbridge, 1668
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
Q. What is Sanctification?
A. Sanctification is a work of Gods Spirit, whereby a justified person is by degrees renewed throughout, according to the Image of God in holiness and righteousness.
First, Sanctification is said to be a work of Gods Spirit, because he is the principal author, and efficient cause thereof.
Whereby a justified person is renewed: I add a justified person, because Justification and Sanctification always go together. Though Justification be before in Nature, yet are they both wrought at the same time. The Lord accounteth no man righteous, by imputing Christs righteousness unto him, but he makes him also righteous by a righteousness inherent in himself.
Whereby a justified person is renewed: I add a justified person, because Justification and Sanctification alwayes go together. Though Justification be before in Nature, yet are they both wrought at the same time. The Lord accounteth no man righteous, by imputing Christs righteousness unto him, but he makes him also righteous by a righteousness inherent in himself.