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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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When thou apprehendest thy self weak and insufficient for the performance of duties, then look up unto God who hath promised to help the weaknesses and infirmities of his Servants: and trust upon the power of Jesus Christ; then wilt thou be able to say with the Apostle,1 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
When thou apprehendest thy self weak and insufficient for the performance of duties, then look up unto God who hath promised to help the weaknesses and infirmities of his Servants: and trust upon the power of Jesus Christ; then wilt thou be able to say with the Apostle,1 I can do all things through Christ which strengthneth me.
When thou feelest thy corruptions strongly working and stirring in thee, then look up unto God, who is able; and hath promised to subdue thine iniquities, and to keep down the power of thy lusts, laying hold on that good word,1 Sin shall not have dominion over you, for ye are not under the Law, but under grace.
When thou art reviled and persecuted by wicked, and ungodly men, then look up unto God with the