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Riches of mercy to men in misery, or, Certain excellent treatises concerning the dignity…
Riches of mercy to men in misery, or, Certain excellent treatises concerning the dignity and duty of Gods children by the late Reverend and Faithful Minister of Jesus Christ, John Preston ...Riches of mercy to men in misery, or, Certain excellent treatises concerning the dignity and duty of Gods children by the late Reverend and Faithfull Minister of Jesus Christ, John Preston ...
London: printed by J.T., 1658
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.
The third sign whereby you shall know whether your judgements are rectified or no is this, Examine what contentment you have to bear losses and crosses, I gather this out of the Phil 4. I can (saith the Apostle) want and 1abound, I can do all things through Christ that strengtheneth me; examine then whether when you are abused and reproached for Christ whether you can bear it patiently; that is, can you be content to suffer reproach and disgrace for Christ? if you can; then it is a sign that you are strong in judgement: if not you are weak whatsoever you ⟨p. 76⟩think of your selves. In the Prov. 17. saith Solomon: A 2wise man is known by his dignity: so I may say a man that is strong in the inward man is known by his bearing of reproach, without seeking for revenge again; this man is spiritually strong in judgement. Therefore try your judgements by your contentedness, and ability to bear the reproaches of Christ.
The third sign whereby you shall know whether your judgements are rectified or no is this, Examine what contentment you have to bear losses and crosses, I gather this out of the Phil 4. I can (saith the Apostle) want and 1abound, I can do all things through Christ that strengtheneth me; examine then whether when you are abused and reproached for Christ whether you can bear it patiently; that is, can you be content to suffer reproach and disgrace for Christ? if you can; then it is a sign that you are strong in judgement: if not you are weak whatsoever you ⟨p. 76⟩think of your selves. In the Prov. 17. saith Solomon: A 2wise man is known by his dignitie: so I may say a man that is strong in the inward man is known by his bearing of reproach, without seeking for revenge again; this man is spiritually strong in judgement. Therefore try your judgements by your contentedness, and ability to bear the reproaches of Christ.