A69129:423
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.
First, if there be a sincere desire of Union, and Communion with Christ, 2 Cor. 8▪ 12. This desire is distinguished from that which may be found in the unregenerate, 1. because it is not a conditional desire, or a kind of wishing, which ⟨p. 15⟩even many wicked men have after these spiritual good things, if they might also enjoy and still keep their sins, but it is an absolute choice, Heb. 11. 25. 2 Because it is not carried after these spiritual things, only as beneficial unto a mans self, but as simply, and in themselves good, and things for their own sake to be desired of all, Psal. 73. 25. & 43. 3. 3 Because it is carried after all choice that is as well after the sanctification, as after the justification and redemption which are in him▪ 1 Cor. 1. 30. 4 Because such a man more esteems of Christ then of all things else,