A54381:1279
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.
And do desire to be saved, as Balaam, Numb. 23. 10.
And do desire to be saved, as Baalam, Numb. 23. 10.
And do in their misery and afflictions promise repentance, saying, we will sin no more, Psal. 78. 32, 33, 34, 35.
3. Degree of the acknowledgement of Gods calling is:
1. A Temporary Faith, for a reprobate is content with a general Faith, he doth confusedly believe the promises made in Christ, but he doth never apply the promises of God to himself; Nay, he hath no purpose to desire, or endeavour to apply the same; he hath no wrestling, or striving against security, ⟨p. 190⟩