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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
Book 1 › Chapter 11: Of the affections which arise from the judgement of Conscience.
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.
1 The first affection that riseth in the heart, from Excusing, Absolving, and Approving of Conscience,1 is Joy, whereby a man taketh delight in that he hath done well, as in a true good that is come to him, Prov. 15. 15. 2 Cor. 1. 12. Now this Joy differeth much from laughter, and vain joy: 1. Because it maketh the heart glad. 2 Because it is a serious disposition of the heart, not a light stirring of it. 3. Because it hath a good ground, and therefore grows stronger by right meditation. 4. Because it bringeth forth found and good fruit. None of which things are to be found in common and ordinary laughter and joy, Eccles. 2. 2.2
1 THe first affection that riseth in the heart, from Excusing, Absolving, and Approoving of Conscience,1 is Ioy, whereby a man taketh delight in that he hath done well, as in a true good that is come to him, Prov. 15. 15. 2 Cor. 1. 12. Now this Ioy differeth much from laughter, and vaine joy: 1. Because it maketh the heart glad. 2 Because it is a serious disposition of the heart, not a light stirring of it. 3. Because it hath a good ground, and therefore growes stronger by right meditation. 4. Because it bringeth foorth found and good fruit. None of which things are to be found in common and ordinary laughter and joy, Eccles. 2. 2.2
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