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An exposition of the principles of religion
An exposition of the principles of religion by Tho. Hooker.
London: printed for R. Dawlman, 1645
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.
The fourth Principle. A sinner of an humble and contrite spirit apprehends Christ by faith, and so is justified and sanctified:
Here are two things; 1. A preparation. 2. The Benefit.
Quest. What is contrition?
Quest. WHat is contrition?
A. When a sinner is brought to such a sight of sin, that being enforced to feel the burden thereof, he comes to be sequestered from it.
A. When a sinner is brought to such a sight of sinne, that being enforced to feele the burthen thereof, hee comes to bee sequestred from it.
Q. How many things are here considerable?