Several discourses tending to promote peace & holiness among Christians to which are added,…

2. Because they have a Principle within them, which inclineth them to God▪ Their Hearts are carried to him, as light Bodies are carried upward. There is such a Grace as Godliness, 2 Pet. 1. 6. and distinct in the Notion from Righteousness and Holiness. 1 Tim. 6. 11. Follow after Righteousness, Godliness. 2 Pet. 3. 11. What manner of Persons ought we to be in all Holy Conversation and Godliness? What ⟨p. 61⟩is the Notion then of it? 'Tis Tendentia mentis in Deum. An Impression left upon their Hearts, which causeth a bent and tendency towards God, as the Fountain of their Mercies, the Joy of their Souls, and the Centre of their Rest. There is such an Inclination, in some stronger, in others more remiss; but in all that are made Partakers of a Divine Nature, in some good Degree, so as ordinarily to prevail over the Inclinations of the Flesh: As Holiness noteth purity of Life, so Godliness an Inclination to God.

2. Because they have a Principle within them, which inclineth them to God▪ Their Hearts are carried to him, as light Bodies are carried upward. There is such a Grace as Godliness, 2 Pet. 1. 6. and distinct in the Notion from Righteousness and Holiness. 1 Tim. 6. 11. Follow after Righteousness, Godliness. 2 Pet. 3. 11. What manner of Persons ought we to be in all Holy Conversation and Godliness? What ⟨p. 61⟩is the Notion then of it? 'Tis Tendentia mentis in Deum. An Impression left upon their Hearts, which causeth a bent and tendency towards God, as the Fountain of their Mercies, the Joy of their Souls, and the Center of their Rest. There is such an Inclination, in some stronger, in others more remiss; but in all that are made Partakers of a Divine Nature, in some good Degree, so as ordinarily to prevail over the Inclinations of the Flesh: As Holiness noteth purity of Life, so Godliness an Inclination to God.