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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.
Again if the wind bloweth where it listeth, then it stands you upon to do as Millers and Mariners do▪ to watch the opportunity, and grind when the Spirit bloweth upon you. That is, if at any time the Spirit doth kindle any spark of grace in you, Take heed of neglecting the opportunity: That is, do not say in this case unto 1the Spirit, as Festus said unto Paul, That you will hear him another time: but be sure if the Spirit command, do ⟨p. 115⟩you run: or if he calls, be sure to answer him, left he call you no more: I have often told you, there is a time when he will call you no more: Therefore think with your selves, what time of darkness and sorrow it will be to you, then, when with the five foolish virgins you shall be shut out of heaven and happiness, There is a time when he will swear, That ye shall not enter into his rest: and do not I say only labour and watch for the opportunity, that is, take the Spirit when it is offered: but labour to get the opportunity, That is, use the means whereby you may get him: And for your help herein, I will lay down some means whereby you may get the Spirit.
Again if the winde bloweth where it listeth, then it stands you upon to do as Millers and Marriners do▪ to watch the opportunitie, and grind when the Spirit bloweth upon you. That is, if at any time the Spirit doth kindle any spark of grace in you, Take heed of neglecting the opportunitie: That is, do not say in this case unto 1the Spirit, as Festus said unto Paul, That you will hear him another time: but be sure if the Spirit command, do ⟨p. 115⟩you run: or if he cals, be sure to answer him, left he call you no more: I have often told you, there is a time when he will call you no more: Therefore think with your selves, what time of darkness and sorrow it will be to you, then, when with the five foolish virgins you shall be shut out of heaven and happiness, There is a time when he will swear, That ye shall not enter into his rest: and do not I say onely labour and watch for the opportunity, that is, take the Spirit when it is offered: but labour to get the oportunitie, That is, use the means whereby you may get him: And for your help herein, I will lay down some means whereby you may get the Spirit.