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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
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.
26 In doubtful cases, the surest part is to be chosen; now that is the surest part, in doing which, its sure there is no sin.
26 In doubtfull cases, the surest part is to bee chosen; now that is the surest part, in doing which, its sure there is no sinne.
27 It is lawful, and the best sometimes, to do against some scruple of Conscience.
27 It is lawfull, and the best sometimes, to doe against some scruple of Conscience.
28 The reviewing of our actions, or estate, as it respects the Law, which Conscience dictates, maketh up the minor of that practical Syllogism, which the Conscience maketh. It is called in Scripture, a beholding of the mind, Psal. 119. 15. Understanding, Psal. 50. 22. A casting up ones ways, Psal. 119. 59. A laying of the heart, Hag. 1. 5. A saying to the heart, or in the heart of them, Hose. 7. 2. A turning again unto the heart, Jer. 12. 11. Mal. 2. 2. And lastly, a proving and examining of our selves,