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An abridgement of the whole body of divinity extracted from the learned works of…
An abridgement of the whole body of divinity extracted from the learned works of that ever-famous and reverend divine, Mr. William Perkins / by Tho. Nicols.
London: printed by W.B. for Will. Hope, 1654
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.
Repentance is when a sinner turneth to the Lord, Act. 26. 20. Ezek. 33. 11, 19. 1 Joh. 3. 3.
Repentance is then true, when as any one, by the motion and instinct of the holy Ghost, doth purpose, will, desire, and endeavour, to forsake his sins, and to turn unto the Lord, and to become a new man, Psal. 119. 112. Act. 11. 23.
The fruits of repentance is Christian conversation,1 in which we bring forth fruits worthy amendment of life, Matth. 3. 8.
- 1Its fruits.