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The works of George Swinnock, M.A
The works of George Swinnock, M.A. containing these several treatises ...
London: printed by J.B. for Tho. Parkhurst, 1665
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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.
Object. 1. Christ commandeth us to love our enemies, 1and what love do we show, if we turn our backs always upon them, and banish them our Company? Besides, we are commanded to do good to all, I am bound to seek my wicked Neighbours salvation, and to love my Neighbours as my self, Lev. 19. 18. which how can I do if I always shun him? Again, If I should avoid all that are carnal, I must untie the bonds of my relations, which God and nature forbid, and cast up my calling, which I am commanded to mind.
Object. 1. Christ commandeth us to love our enemies, 1and what love do we shew, if we turn our backs always upon them, and banish them our Company? Besides, we are commanded to do good to all, I am bound to seek my wicked Neighbours salvation, and to love my Neighbours as my self, Lev. 19. 18. which how can I do if I always shun him? Again, If I should avoid all that are carnal, I must untie the bonds of my relations, which God and nature forbid, and cast up my calling, which I am commanded to mind.
Answ. In Answer to these things, I shall first lay down one or two Distinctions, and then some Positions.