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The Christian's charter showing the privileges of a believerThe Christian's charter shewing the priviledges of a believer
The Christian's charter showing the privileges of a believer by Thomas Watson.The Christian's charter shewing the priviledges of a believer by Thomas Watson.
London: printed by T.R. & E.M. for Ralph Smith, 1654
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.
Quest. But how shall I know that I am adopted?1
- 1Quest.
Answ. If thou hast in thee a child-like heart, which is,1
- 1Answ.
1. A tender heart, 2 Chr. 34.27.§1 Because thy heart was tender. The heart that was before a flinty, is now become a fleshy heart. The heart is fearful of sin; the least hair makes the eye weep, so the least sin makes the heart smite. Davids heart smote him when he cut off the lap of King Saul's garment; what would it have done if he had cut off his head? A tender heart is like melting wax to God, he may set what seal he will upon it. A tender heart is like adamant to the threatenings of men; in this sense, the more tender the heart is, the more hard.
1. A tender heart, 2 Chr. 34.27.§1 Because thy heart was tender. The heart that was before a flinty, is now become a fleshy heart. The heart is fearful of sin; the least haire makes the eye weepe, so the least sin makes the heart smite. Davids heart smote him when he cut off the lap of King Saul's garment; what would it have done if he had cut off his head? A tender heart is like melting wax to God, he may set what seale he will upon it. A tender heart is like adamant to the threatnings of men; in this sense, the more tender the heart is, the more hard.