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The saints guide, in three treatises
The saints guide, in three treatises; I. The mirror of mercy, on Gen. 6.13. II. The carnal mans condition, on Rom. 1.18. III. The plantation of the righteous, on Psa. l.3 / By Thomas Hooker minister in New-England.The saints guide, in three treatises; I. The mirror of mercie, on Gen. 6.13. II. The carnall mans condition, on Rom. 1.18. III. The plantation of the righteous, on Psa. l.3 / By Thomas Hooker minister in New-England.
London: printed for John Stafford over against Brids Church, 1645
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.
Wherein we shall observe all the cords of mercy and bonds of compassion. First, striving, and if those do not prevail, execution of punishment, terrors and a strong hand pursues a sinner in mercy, and at last, if all fail, mercy overcomes the sinner; wherein see, God first discovers the matter in controversy Proceeds to execution, and by reprieve at last prevails by mercy over judgement.
Wherein we shall observe all the cords of mercie and bondes of compassion. First, striving, and if those doe not prevaile, execution of punishment, terrours and a strong hand pursues a sinner in mercie, and at last, if all faile, mercy overcomes the sinner; wherein see, God first discovers the matter in controversie Proceedes to execution, and by repreive at last prevailes by mercy over judgement.
Touching the first part, and of the pleas of mercy in scripture we must refer our ⟨p. 26⟩observation hereof to four heads.
Touching the first part, and of the pleaes of mercy in scripture we must referre our ⟨p. 26⟩observation hereof to foure heads.
First, As in a suite of Law before there can be a day of Hearing, the Party is summoned to answer.
First, As in a suite of Law before there can be a day of Heareing, the Party is summoned to answer.