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First then there is a lighter and lesser work of the spirit, ¹which may be quenched: as appeareth in the two kinds of grounds, Luke 8. to wit, the stony and thorny ground, §1which doubtless felt some working of the spirit; ²for they are said to receive the word with joy, and to believe for a time, though after either the pleasures and profits of this life did choke the graces of God, or else the fiery heat of persecution did dry them up, not being such sanctifying graces as are bestowed upon the elect. If any would see the truth of this more clearly, let him read, Hebr. chap. 6. vers. 1.2.3.4.5,

First then there is a lighter and lesser worke of the spirit, ¹which may be quenched: as appeareth in the two kinds of grounds, Luke 8. to wit, the stonie and thornie ground, §1which doubtlesse felt some working of the spirit; ²for they are said to receiue the word with ioy, and to beleeue for a time, though after either the pleasures and profits of this life did choake the graces of God, or else the fierie heate of persecution did drie them vp, not being such sanctifying graces as are bestowed vpon the elect. If any would see the truth of this more cleerely, let him reade, Hebr. chap. 6. vers. 1.2.3.4.5,

1. 1Several operations of the spirit.Seuerall operations of the spirit.
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