A69129:1157
Conscience with the Power and Cases Thereof
Conscience with the power and cases thereof Divided into V. books. Written by the godly and learned, William Ames, Doctor, and Professor of Divinity, in the famous University of Franeker in Friesland. Translated out of Latin into English, for more public benefit.Conscience with the power and cases thereof Devided into V. bookes. Written by the godly and learned, William Ames, Doctor, and Professor of Divinity, in the famous University of Franeker in Friesland. Translated out of Latine into English, for more publique benefit.
Leiden and London : Imprinted W. Christiaens, E. Griffin, J. Dawson, Anno MDCXXIX 1639Leyden and London : Imprinted W. Christiaens, E. Griffin, J. Dawson, Anno MDCXXIX 1639
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.
Qu. 3. How is the act of sin broken off?
6. A. 1. No• by every physical interruption of the act: for if it be in a moral sense continued, the sin it self remaineth.
6. A. 1. No• by every physicall interruption of the act: for if it be in a morall sence continued, the sin it selfe remaineth.
7. 2. Not by a simple cessation of the act of the intention or will: for that may come to pass through inadvertence, and distraction about other things.
7. 2. Not by a simple cessation of the act of the intention or will: for that may come to passe through inadvertence, and distraction about other things.
8. The morality therefore of it is only broken off by a contrary will and resolution: and yet that breaking off is imperfect; unless there be withal such a change of the will, as is required to true Repentance.