A77979:1105
An exposition with practical observations continued upon the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh chapters…
An exposition with practical observations continued upon the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh chapters of the prophesy of Hosea· Being first delivered in several lectures at Michaels Cornhill London. By Jeremiah Burroughs. Being the fifth book, published by Thomas Goodwin, William Greenhil, Sydrach Simson William Bridge, John Yates, William Adderly.An exposition with practical observations continued upon the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh chapters of the prophesy of Hosea· Being first delivered in several lectures at Michaels Cornhil London. By Jeremiah Burroughs. Being the fifth book, published by Thomas Goodwyn, William Greenhil, Sydrach Simson William Bridge, John Yates, William Adderly.
London: printed for Peter Cole, 1650
Title page typeset from the transcription.
AN EXPOSITION Of the PROPHESY of HOSEA. › Chapter 5 › Verse 11
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Answ. But if we would examine, we should find that it is oft times our own unwillingness to obey the commands of God, rather than any scruple we make of it. There are many things in which the Scriptures are dark and not so clear; yet if things can be proved by reason and consequences1 from Scripture, we are to obey; otherwise how can we be said to obey with the obedience of faith which we are commanded:2 Now how can we be said to obey with the obedience of faith if we must have reasons for every thing?
Answ. But if we would examin, we should find that it is oft times our own unwillingness to obey the commands of God, rather than any scruple we make of it. There are many things in which the Scriptures are dark and not so cleer; yet if things can be proved by reason and consequences1 from Scripture, we are to obey; otherwise how can we be said to obey with the obedience of faith which we are commanded:2 Now how can we be said to obey with the obedience of faith if we must have reasons for every thing?
- 1Consequences.
- 2Obedience of Faith.
Quest. But how shall we know Gods mind in matter of worship?