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Christ's school consisting of four classes of Christians
Christ's school consisting of four classes of Christians : I. Babes, II. Little children, III. Young men, IV. Fathers : with their several characteristical differences and attainments : also the doctrines proper to be taught to each of them : being the substance of many sermons preached many years ago in Southwark / by Ralph Venning.Christ's school consisting of four classes of Christians : I. Babes, II. Little children, III. Young men, IV. Fathers : with their several characteristical differences and attainments : also the doctrines proper to be taught to each of them : being the substance of many sermons preach'd many years ago in Southwark / by Ralph Venning.
London: printed for John Hancock, 1675
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5. Acquaint the Babes with your experiences, as Paul did, 2 Cor. 1.6,—10. and with Satan's devices, as he did, 1 Cor. 7.5. 2 Cor. 2.11. 2 Cor. 11.2. Babes have but little skill to distinguish between good and evil, between impressions from the good or evil spirit; especially if Satan transform himself into an Angel of Light: Israel of old was to tell the story to and write an History (of Gods dealing with them and Amaleks against them) for after Ages: and to instruct the children how God had dealt with the Fathers; so do you. Let the little Children tell stories of the Fathers love; the young men of his power; and the Fathers of his wisdom, in carrying on the work of Grace: how God overthrew Pharaoh, led them through the Wilderness, sought for and provided for them from heaven, till they came to the good Land. But,
5. Acquaint the Babes with your experiences, as Paul did, 2 Cor. 1.6,—10. and with Satans devices, as he did, 1 Cor. 7.5. 2 Cor. 2.11. 2 Cor. 11.2. Babes have but little skill to distinguish between good and evil, between impressions from the good or evil spirit; especially if Satan transform himself into an Angel of Light: Israel of old was to tell the story to and write an History (of Gods dealing with them and Amaleks against them) for after Ages: and to instruct the children how God had dealt with the Fathers; so do you. Let the little Children tell stories of the Fathers love; the young men of his power; and the Fathers of his wisdom, in carrying on the work of Grace: how God overthrew Pharaoh, led them through the Wilderness, sought for and provided for them from heaven, till they came to the good Land. But,