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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
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In this regard we ought to abstain, because it is doubtful 1whether they may be used or no; in doubtful cases men will be scrupulous, and whatsoever is not of faith is sin; so that this is the case, though we are not sure they may be used, yet we are sure they may not; in this case choose the surest part, and leave that which is doubtful, we may quote the Scripture, but whether Fathers or no, it is doubtful, and we ought to choose that which is certain.
In this regard we ought to abstain, because it is doubtful 1whether they may be used or no; in doubtful cases men will be scrupulous, and whatsoever is not of faith is sin; so that this is the case, though we are not sure they may be used, yet we are sure they may not; in this case chuse the surest part, and leave that which is doubtful, we may quote the Scripture, but whether Fathers or no, it is doubtfull, and we ought to chuse that which is certain.
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The Scriptures are sufficient and able to make a man 1perfect to every good work, 2 Tim. 3. 16, 17. some interpret it in all works of the Ministry; what is there that can be desired, that is not here? Here is milk for babes, meat for strong men, Heb. 5. 14. if thou desire elegant dressing, Eccle. 2. The Preacher sought out pleasant words: if powerful dressing, which is chiefly to be aimed at, this is fittest; no writing so full of arguments to convert the soul, and work on the soul as this: go no further, but content your self with it.