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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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The fifth head was, Places that hold forth comforts against the burden of his daily infirmities, inward temptations, and afflictions of spirit: The use hereof, is (when such a particular temptation comes) to eye the promises, and to betake the soul unto the Lord for succour promised: This is the voice of Faith, Be of good courage, here is a word of comfort, and there is help enough in heaven; the Devil may thrust sore at thee, but he shall not get the victory, for God is with thee; no question, but for these sins the Lord bestows on thee a pardon of course, only be vigilant and watchful at all times, in all places, upon all occasions, against all sins, with all the degrees thereof, specially against sin of constitution, calling, company, corrupt education: Indeed, this is the property of faith, both to rest on the promises, and to keep waking, for nothing is more wisely fearful then faith, nor more cautelous and circumspect then holy fear.
The fifth head was, Places that hold forth comforts against the burthen of his daily infirmities, inward temptations, and afflictions of spirit: The use hereof, is (when such a particular temptation comes) to eye the promises, and to betake the soul unto the Lord for succor promised: This is the voyce of Faith, Be of good courage, here is a word of comfort, and there is help enough in heaven; the Devil may thrust sore at thee, but he shall not get the victory, for God is with thee; no question, but for these sins the Lord bestows on thee a pardon of course, onely be vigilant and watchful at all times, in all places, upon all occasions, against all sins, with all the degrees thereof, specially against sin of constitution, calling, company, corrupt education: Indeed, this is the property of faith, both to rest on the promises, and to keep waking, for nothing is more wisely fearful then faith, nor more cautelous and circumspect then holy fear.
The sixth head was, Places that establish his heart against the fear of falling away: The use hereof is, in case of any such doubt, to learn and think upon these precious places, that we may be settled in believing our perseverance. This will encourage and quicken us in our Christian course, stablish us in well-doing, and hearten us against the greatest difficulties: Their objection, who say, The doctrine of assurance of not falling away, doth set open a door to all licentiousness, is most false; for the more assurance of salvation in a mans soul, the more fear and trembling in a mans course; he who is best assured, hath most power of Gods Spirit, and the stronger the Spirit of God is within, the more holiness and fruits of grace are without.