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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
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4 It is well defined therefore by Application, because in such a conclusion, Gods Commandment and mans fact are mutually joined together, and as it were linked with man, whilst both pass sentence on him.
4 It is well defined therefore by Application, because in such a conclusion, Gods Commandement and mans fact are mutually joyned together, and as it were linked with man, whilst both passe sentence on him.
5 This Application, though in its own nature it1 follow the former acts of Conscience, like as the conclusion ⟨p. 29⟩of a syllogism is said to follow necessarily from the premisses yet through mans fault it falleth out often, That Conscience doth not do it for a time. Both propositions are granted, yet the conclusion is not made: as for example; A man may in general know and grant that every man that worshippeth not God, is cursed: and may also be conscious to himself, that he is no true worshipper of God: and yet not Judge himself accursed. One may also understand sufficiently, that God is ready to pardon him who repenteth of his sins; He may likewise have witness in himself of his own repentance: yet cannot presently apply to himself pardon, and the mercy of God.
5 This Application, though in its owne nature it1 follow the former acts of Conscience, like as the conclusion ⟨p. 29⟩of a syllogisme is sayd to follow necessarily from the premisses yet through mans fault it falleth out often, That Conscience doth not doe it for a time. Both propositions are granted, yet the cōclusion is not made: as for example; A man may in generall know and grant that every man that worshippeth not God, is cursed: and may also be conscious to himselfe, that he is no true worshipper of God: and yet not Iudge himselfe accursed. One may also understand sufficiently, that God is ready to pardon him who repenteth of his sins; He may likewise haue witnes in himselfe of his owne repentance: yet cannot presently apply to himselfe pardon, and the mercy of God.