The application of redemption

That which the soul hath obtained from Heaven at the hands of God, that is needless we should desire from the hands of men, whose only help is to evidence Gods mind. But by humble confession in secret to God, the soul hath received pardon from Heaven, sealed up in his bosom by Gods Spirit, and the testimony of his own […]; therefore it's needless to desire it from the hands of men, when we have what we desire, and that in a better manner than they can give it.

That which the soul hath obtained from Heaven at the hands of God, that is needless we should desire from the hands of men, whose only help is to evidence Gods mind. But by humble confession in secret to God, the soul hath received pardon srom Heaven, sealed up in his bosom by Gods Spirit, and the testimony of his own 〈…〉; therefore it's needless to desire it from the hands of men, when we have what we desire, and that in a better manner than they can give it.

Again, To be wise above that which is written, is unlawful; and to do more than we have warrant for, is ever unacceptable to God: but the Lord in his Word requires no more before the Sacrament, but that a man should […] himself, and by the exercise of Faith and Repentance, gain assurance of the pardon of his sin, not go to confess his secret sin to another; therefore to do that, is more than Christ and the Gospel […], or God will accept.

Again, To be wise above that which is written, is unlawful; and to do more than we have warrant for, is ever unacceptable to God: but the Lord in his Word requires no more before the Sacrament, but that a man should 〈…〉 himself, and by the exercise of Faith and Repentance, gain assurance of the pardon of his sin, not go to confess his secret sin to another; therefore to do that, is more than Christ and the Gospel 〈…〉, or God wil accept.