A69129:942
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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9. Ninthly, and although in regard of purpose of mind, and preparation of heart, the faithful do arm and fortify themselves against all such things, as may hinder them in their duties. 2 Cor. 6. 4. Yet notwithstanding they are not always equally prepared to the suffering and undergoing of all kinds of molestations, as Satan observed, Job. 1. & 2. And the event in Job in some sort proved. For that which experience teacheth in corporal fortitude in a due proportion, holds also in spiritual; Some are strong to suffer labours; others to exercise warfare; others to carry burdens; others to repel things that are hurtful; and many which are strong in one or other of those things, are found infirm, and weak in the rest.
9. Ninthly, and although in regard of purpose of mind, and preparation of heart, the faithfull doe arme and fortify themselves against all such things, as may hinder them in their duties. 2 Cor. 6. 4. Yet notwithstanding they are not alwayes equally prepared to the suffering and undergoing of all kinds of molestations, as Satan observed, Iob. 1. & 2. And the event in Iob in some sort proved. For that which experience teacheth in corporall fortitude in a due proportion, holds also in spirituall; Some are strong to suffer labours; others to exercise warfare; others to carry burthens; others to repell things that are hurtfull; and many which are strong in one or other of those things, are found infirme, and weake in the rest.
Qu. 2. By what means may this Christian fortitude be stirred 1up in a man?
Qu. 2. By what meanes may this Christian fortitude be stirred