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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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Part › Chapter 2: The Exposition and Observations arising out of verse 3.
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Art thou troubled for the weakness of thy faith, complaining thou hast no assurance of thine interest in Christ, no assurance of the pardon of thy sins? Go unto Christ by prayer for increase of faith, believing that he is as able, so willing to strengthen thy weak faith. And fear not, thou shalt find such measure of strength added to thee, as Christ seeth best, and as shall be sufficient for thee.
Art thou troubled for the weakness of thy faith, complaining thou hast no assurance of thine interest in Christ, no assurance of the pardon of thy sins? Go unto Christ by prayer for encrease of faith, believing that he is as able, so willing to strengthen thy weak faith. And fear not, thou shalt find such measure of strength added to thee, as Christ seeth best, and as shall be sufficient for thee.
Art thou sensible of the working and stirring of corruption in thee, fearing lest it should get dominion over thee?1 Lay hold on that promise, Sin shall not have dominion over you. And in confidence of his faithfulness that spake it, apply thy self to Christ by prayer, ⟨p. 10⟩for his making good that good word to thee: and then stand still and see the salvation of God. Lust as strong as 'tis, will not be able to stand before the prayer of faith: only be careful that when thou hast made thy Prayer, thou set a watch. Art thou assaulted with the temptations of Satan, and fearest that he may get the victory over thee? Go unto Christ by prayer for strength and support against them, believing there is as a power in Christ, so a willingness in him to succour, and strengthen thee; and thou shalt be sure to find, if not deliverance from temptations, yet grace sufficient to resist them, and power to overcome them.
Art thou sensible of the working and stirring of corruption in thee, fearing lest it should get dominion over thee?1