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Elijah's abatementEliah's abatement
Elijah's abatement: or, Corruption in the saints. Discovered and distinguished in a sermon, preached at Chatham in Kent, at the Funeral of that faithful minister of the Gospel, Mr. Gaulter Roswell, M.a. late preacher there. / By Tho. Case, M.A. and rector of Giles in the Fields.Eliah's abatement: or, Corruption in the saints. Discovered and distinguished in a sermon, preached at Chatham in Kent, at the Funeral of that faithful minister of the Gospel, Mr. Gaulter Roswell, M.a. late preacher there. / By Tho. Case, M.A. and rector of Giles in the Fields.
London: printed by E.T. for Luke Fawn, 1658
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In particular this doctrine may administer Caution to the Saints themselves.1
- 1Cautions to the Saints. 1. Caution
First, Although corruptions in the Saints be but infirmities, yet let even the best of Gods Saints, learn⟨p. 105⟩ To Mourn for their Infirmities. To Watch over their Infirmities. To Pray against their Infirmities.
There is a secret deceit in our hearts, and Satan sets on the temptation; 1What need I be troubled and solicitous about my corruptions? They are but infirmities, and the best of Gods Saints have their infirmities, and many, greater then mine be: upon this very account many grow secure, and are at ease in Zion.
There is a secret deceit in our hearts, and Satan sets on the temptation; 1What need I be troubled and sollicitous about my corruptions? They are but infirmities, and the best of Gods Saints have their infirmities, and many, greater then mine be: upon this very accompt many grow secure, and are at ease in Zion.
- 1Considerations against security under infirmities.