A54381:1329
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 the flesh can in no wise do this.
2 By the manner of this persuasion, the holy Ghost doth not persuade men that they are elect by reasons drawn from their own works, or worthiness, but by reasons drawn from the free grace, love, and favour of God. And this persuasion doth exceedingly differ from that which Satan useth.
2 By the manner of this perswasion, the holy Ghost doth not perswade men that they are elect by reasons drawn from their own works, or worthiness, but by reasons drawn from the free grace, love, and favour of God. And this perswasion doth exceedingly differ from that which Satan useth.
3. By the effects of this Testimony, or persuasion; For
3. By the effects of this Testimony, or perswasion; For
If this persuasion cometh from the holy Ghost, it is lively and stirring. But if it doth arise from carnal presumption, it is a dead and lifeless persuasion.