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The truly blessed man, or, The way to be happy here, and forever being…
The truly blessed man, or, The way to be happy here, and forever being the substance of divers sermons preached on Psalm XXXII / by Samuel Willard.
printed by B. Green and J. Allen for Michael Perry, 1650
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.
5. The spirit of supplication dwells in them. It is he that helpeth his to pray; now he dwelleth in every Godly man; and though he be grieved by their sins, yet he doth not forsake his dwelling: and this is one thing he doth for them, viz. He helps them to call upon God as a father, Rom. 8. 15. He excites them, and brings them before him on their knees, and this he will do sooner or later in all these.
USE I. Learn hence how vain a this it is for those to presume of a pardon, who neglect ⟨p. 297⟩Prayer. And are there not too many of these? God knows who they are, who hold up their heads with confidence, and pretend to rely on him for forgiveness, who yet call not upon him: they seek not God, and yet hope that he will accept them; but be not deceived; though God is Gracious, yet if you cannot pray, you will miss of this favour; and good reason, for it argueth,
1. Great insensibleness of your Guilt and want. If Sin were your burden and bitterness, it would bring you to lie prostrate before God; and what should he do with a pardon, who feels not his need? if you know not that you are miserable, you are not in a posture to receive forgiveness at Gods hands.
1. Great insensibleness of your Guilt and want. If Sin were your burden and bitterness, it would bring you to ly prostrate before God; and what should he do with a pardon, who feels not his need? if you know not that you are miserable, you are not in a posture to receive forgiveness at Gods hands.