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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 2 › Chapter 7: Of those temptations which fight against FAITH.
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7. Ans. He ought to consider first that it is with Faith, as it is with plants and living Creatures, which we may more easily perceive to have grown, then to grow. Secondly, that the increase of Faith is not to be expected at every moment, and at all seasons of our life, Heb. 5. 12. But then especially when the Sun of righteousness approacheth nearer to our Horizon, by a more merciful communication of his grace, Acts 9. 31. 2 Pet. 1. 2. 3. Thirdly, that those temptations which do hinder the increase of Faith for the present do advantage it for the future, like the winter to the Plants, and like diverse sicknesses to the bodies of young Folk.
7. Ans. He ought to consider first that it is with Faith, as it is with plants and living Creatures, which wee may more easily perceive to have growne, then to grow. Secondly, that the increase of Faith is not to be expected at every moment, and at all seasons of our life, Heb. 5. 12. But then especially when the Sun of righteousnesse approacheth nearer to our Horizon, by a more mercifull communication of his grace, Acts 9. 31. 2 Pet. 1. 2. 3. Thirdly, that those temptations which do hinder the increase of Faith for the present do advantage it for the future, like the winter to the Plants, and like diverse sicknesses to the bodies of young Folke.
Fourth Question is how a man may comfort himself against those terrors which arise from the guilt of his sins, especially if they be grievous?
Fourth Question is how a man may comfort himselfe against those terrors which arise from the guilt of his sins, especially if they be greevous?