A92856:736
The parable of the prodigal. Containing, The riotous prodigal, or The sinners aversion from…
The parable of the prodigal. Containing, The riotous prodigal, or The sinners aversion from God. Returning prodigal, or The penitents conversion to God. Prodigals acceptation, or Favourable entertainment with God. Delivered in divers sermons on Luke 15. from vers. 11. to vers. 24. By that faithful servant of Jesus Christ Obadiah Sedgwick, B.D. Perfected by himself, and perused by those whom he entrusted with the publishing of his works.The parable of the prodigal. Containing, The riotous prodigal, or The sinners aversion from God. Returning prodigal, or The penitents conversion to God. Prodigals acceptation, or Favourable entertainment with God. Delivered in divers sermons on Luke 15. from vers. 11. to vers. 24. By that faithfull servant of Jesus Christ Obadiah Sedgwick, B.D. Perfected by himself, and perused by those whom he intrusted with the publishing of his works.
London: printed by D. Maxwel for Sa. Gellibrand, 1660
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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.
3. The last Contrariety or Change (which I shall but touch) 1respects the time Future: there are five admirable Properties for the time future, which may be found in every truly Changed and Converted person. 1. He is very tender ⟨p. 323⟩and fearful, least he should sin against his God: Keep thy servant from presumptuous sins; cleanse thou me from secret faults: Psal. 19. 12, 13. Should we again break thy Commandments! said Ex•a, c. 9. 14. How can I do this Great wickedness, and sin against God! said Joseph, Gen. 39. 9. There is in a Changed and Converted man, 1. A tender Jealousy over a Deceitful heart. 2. a tender Watchfulness, against Alluring temptations. 3. a tender Conscience, which feels the first Risings of sin. 4. a tender Dissidence of his Own strength. 5. a tender Fear, and awful Regard of Gods Presence and Goodness. He is afraid to sin, although the sin be Secret; and although it be Commodious; and although it be Pleasant. I will but name the rest. 2. He is very Zealous and Active for God; Paul even besides himself. 3. He is very Faithful and Constant unto God. 4. He is very Serious and Industrious, to get assurance of Gods love, and of his inheritance in the highest heavens. Give all diligence &c. 2 Pet. 1. 10. 5. He strives for the Conversion and change of others.
3. The last Contrariety or Change (which I shall but touch) 1respects the time Future: there are five admirable Properties for the time future, which may be found in every truly Changed and Converted person. 1. He is very tender ⟨p. 323⟩and fearful, least he should sin against his God: Keep thy servant from presum ptuous sins; cleanse thou me from secret faults: