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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.
To weaken a mans Faith, the Devil will take occasion to tempt him.
1. From his adversities, dangers, losses, persecutions, and grievous offences. Thus he dealeth with David, Psal. 73. 12. and Job 13. 23, 24, 25.
2. From the remembrance of sin past, Job 13. 26.
3. From a feeling of death, even already at hand.
Here resistance must be thus made. In the power of true Faith, we must apply Christ, and all his benefits to our selves. Thus