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The divine will considered in its eternal decrees, and holy execution of them. By…
The divine will considered in its eternal decrees, and holy execution of them. By Edward Polhill of Burwash in Sussex Esquire
London : printed, and are to be sold by Thomas Shelmerdine, at the sign of the Rose-Tree in Little-Britain, 1695
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.
2. Notwithstanding this Thesis, there is yet a treble Necessity of gracious Principles in the Will; for
1. God calls for them. 2. The Will it self stands in need of them. 3. The Perfection of the new Creature cannot stand without them.
1. God calls for them; above all things he calls for a heart, a pure heart, such as works out the mixtures of Corruption; a right heart, such as lies level to the Rule of Righteousness; this he desires, he desires truth in the inward parts, Psal. 51. 6. this he ⟨p. 474⟩delights in, he hath pleasure in uprightness, 1 Chron. 29. 17. where this is found, he passes by many infirmities; I have eaten (saith Christ) my honey-comb with my honey, Wax and all, Wax and all, Cant. 5. 1. Infirmities do not hinder acceptance; but where this is wanting, he sets a black mark upon men, even whilst they do that which is materially good. Amaziah did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, but not with a perfect heart, 2 Chron. 25. 2. there is a black mark set upon him for want of Integrity. But now without gracious Principles in the Heart, how can the Heart be right or pure? which way can God's Call be answered, or his Desire or Delight attained?
1. God calls for them; above all things he calls for a heart, a pure heart, such as works out the mixtures of Corruption; a right heart, such as lies level to the Rule of Righteousness; this he desires, he desires truth in the inward parts,