A75287:171
Media: the middle things, in reference to the first and last things: or, The…
Media: the middle things, in reference to the first and last things: or, The means, duties, ordinances, both secret, private and public, for continuance and increase of a godly life, once begun, till we come to Heaven. Wherein are discovered many blessed medium's or duties, in their right method, manner and proceedings; that so a Christian (the spirit of Christ assisting) may walk on in the holy path, which leads from his new birth to everlasting life. / Drawn, for the most part, out of the most eminently pious, and learned writings of our native practical divines: with additionals of his own, by Isaac Ambrose, minister of the Gospel at Preston in Amoundernes.Media: the middle things, in reference to the first and last things: or, The means, duties, ordinances, both secret, private and publike, for continuance and increase of a godly life, once begun, till we come to Heaven. Wherein are discovered many blessed medium's or duties, in their right method, manner and proceedings; that so a Christian (the spirit of Christ assisting) may walk on in the holy path, which leads from his new birth to everlasting life. / Drawn, for the most part, out of the most eminently pious, and learned writings of our native practical divines: with additionals of his own, by Isaac Ambrose, minister of the Gospel at Preston in Amoundernes.
London: printed by John Field for Nathanael Webb and William Grantham, 1649London: printed by John Field for Nathanaell Webb and William Grantham, 1649
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SECT. 8. Of the essential Requisites in Duties.
But what are they we call Duties? or what are those essential Requisites (O my soul) in Duties? Many by Duties intend nothing but that which is external and sensible, as Coming to the Church, and receiving of Sacraments, &c.
BUt what are they we call Duties? or what are those essential Requisites (O my soul) in Duties? Many by Duties intend nothing but that which is external and sensible, as Coming to the Church, and receiving of Sacraments, &c.
I answer, These are like clothes upon a dead man, that cannot warm him, because there is no life within: The soul of all Duties is that which is internal, or essential; In which respect three ingredients are necessary, viz.
That they be From God. Through God. To God.
1. From God: It is of the very essence of a Duty, that it be commanded by God. Hence in one Chapter we read thirteen several times, I am the Lord; q. d. such and such Commands I enjoin you: Would you know the grounds? I am the Lord,