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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
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If you will not believe the reports of the people of God, yet hearken to what God himself speaketh in his word,1 Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: and not only so, but we glory in tribulation. 2And saith St. Peter, Believing ye rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory. And the Psalmist often calleth upon the righteous to rejoice,3 Rejoice in the Lord ye righteous, and shout for joy all ye that are upright in heart. And saith the Apostle,4 Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice. Will you believe God? this you see is his testimony, that true joy is proper to the Regenerate, the Children of God are the only heirs of joy and glory.
If you will not believe the reports of the people of God, yet hearken to what God himself speaketh in his word,1 Being justified by faith, we have peace with God thorow our Lord Iesus Christ: and not only so, but we glory in tribulation. 2And saith St. Peter, Believing ye rejoyce with joy unspeakable, and full of glory. And the Psalmist often calleth upon the righteous to rejoice,3 Rejoice in the Lord ye righteous, and shout for joy all ye that are upright in heart. And saith the Apostle,4 Rejoice in the Lord alwaies, and again I say rejoice. Will you believe God? this you see is his testimony, that true joy is proper to the Regenerate, the Children of God are the only heirs of joy and glory.