A59665:2232
The Parable of the Ten Virgins Opened and Applied
The parable of the ten virgins opened & applied being the substance of divers sermons on Matth. 25, I-13 wherein the difference between the sincere Christian and the ... hypocrite ... are clearly discovered ... / by Thomas Shepherd ; now published from the authors own notes ... by Jonathan Mitchell ... Tho. Shepherd, son to the reverend author ...The parable of the ten virgins opened & applied being the substance of divers sermons on Matth. 25, I-13 wherein the difference between the sincere Christian and the ... hypocrite ... are clearly discovered ... / by Thomas Shephard ; now published from the authours own notes ... by Jonathan Mitchell ... Tho. Shephard, son to the reverend author ...
London: printed by J. Hayes for John Rothwell, 1660
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.
Herein is set down the Answer of the wise to the Request of the foolish Virgins.
HErein is set down the Answer of the wise to the Request of the foolish Virgins.
This Answer of the wise Virgins contains two things.
First, A denial, together with the reason of it, which is a check to their folly.
Secondly Their counsel and advice directing them to the remedy, if there be any which might supply them with oil; Go to them that sell and buy for your selves. The Spirit of Grace comes not so lightly by: You would have it given; no, you must buy it; you would have us help you; no, there are others appointed for to self it you; away to them before the Bridegroom comes.
Secondly Their counsel and advice directing them to the remedy, if there be any which might supply them with oyl; Go to them that sell and buy for your selves. The Spirit of Grace comes not so lightly by: You would have it given; no, you must buy it; you would have us help you; no, there are others appointed for to self it you; away to them before the Bridegroom comes.