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A vindication of the book called, Some Gospel-truths opened; according to the Scriptures, and…
A vindication of the book called, Some Gospel-truths opened; according to the Scriptures, and the opposition made against it by Edward Borough, a professed Quaker, (but proved an enemy to the truth) examined and confuted by the word of God. And also, the things that were then laid down, and declared to the world by me, are a second-time born witness to, according to truth: with the answer of Edward Borough to the queries then laid down in my book reproved. And also, a plain answer to his queries, given in simplicity of soul; and is now also presented to the world, or who else may read, or hear them; to the end (if God will) that truth may be discovered thereby. / by John Bunyan ...A vindication of the book called, Some Gospel-truths opened; according to the Scriptures, and the opposition made against it by Edward Borrough, a professed Quaker, (but proved an enemie to the truth) examined and confuted by the word of God. And also, the things that were then laid down, and declared to the world by me, are a second-time born witness to, according to truth: with the answer of Edward Burrough to the quæries then laid down in my book reproved. And also, a plain answer to his quæries, given in simplicitie of soul; and is now also presented to the world, or who else may read, or hear them; to the end (if God will) that truth may be discovered thereby. / by John Bunyan ...
London: printed by Matthias Cowley, 1657
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Then the next thing that he is grieved with, is, because I said, there are none but a company of Light Notionists, Ranters, with here and there a Legalist, that was shaking in their principles, that were carried away by the Quakers, &c. When this appears in all mens sight that can see, though you would not have it so (it is like) And as for your saying, Because all sorts of people are brought to God, 1I am offended therewith; I Answer, No friend I bless God my soul can rejoice that souls come into Jesus Christ, though it grieves me to see, how some with a spirit of delusion are deceived, and destroyed, by it's coming unto them as an Angel of light. And whereas thou sayest I am like the Pharisees, who said, None believe, but a company of poor people, which know not the Law. Answ. I bless God, I do know they are the poor that receive the Gospel; but Friend, I must tell you, that you and your fellows may seek for justification from the Law, and yet have no better a recompense, then to be condemned by the Law.
Then the next thing that he is grieved with, is, because I said, there are none but a company of Light Notionists, Ranters, with here and there a Legalist, that was shaking in their principles, that were carried away by the Quakers, &c. When this appeares in all mens sight that can see, though you would not have it so (it is like) And as for your saying, Because all sorts of people are brought to God, 1I am offended therewith; I Answer, No friend I blesse God my soule can rejoyce that soules come into Jesus Christ, though it grieves me to see, how some with a spirit of delusion are deceived, and destroyed, by it's coming unto them as an Angel of light. And whereas thou saiest I am like the Pharisees, who said, None believe, but a company of poor people, which know not the Law. Answ. I blesse God, I do know they are the poor that receive the Gospel; but Friend, I must tell you, that you and your fellows may seek for justification from the Law, and yet have no better a recompence, then to be condemned by the Law.
- 1Another false thing spoken of me by the Quakers.