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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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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.
1. Protection from things hurtful. Though Daniel was cast into a Den of Lyons, yet it is said, that no manner of hurt was found in him. 1And this reason is rendered thereof, Because he believed in Gods Word: by faith relying on his power, whom he knew was able to deliver him.
1. Protection from things hurtfull. Though Daniel was cast into a Den of Lyons, yet it is said, that no manner of hurt was found in him. 1And this reason is rendred thereof, Because he believed in Gods Word: by faith relying on his power, whom he knew was able to deliver him.
2. Provision of needful good things. Therefore the Apostle exhorteth to trust in the living God, and that on this ground,1 he giveth us richly all things to enjoy: namely all such things, as he in his Wisdom seeth to be needful for us. And to set out Gods bounty in providing for such as live by faith in his promises,2 the Wise man faith, He that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat, that is, he shall not only have such a competency, as is absolutely necessary to preserve life, or to keep body and soul together; but also such plenty, and abundance, as will make him fat, and well-liking.
2. Provision of needfull good things. Therefore the Apostle exhorteth to trust in the living God, and that on this ground,1