A93085:348
Subjection to Christ in all his ordinances, and appointments, the best means to preserve…
Subjection to Christ in all his ordinances, and appointments, the best means to preserve our liberty. Together with a treatise of ineffectual hearing the word; how we may know whether we have heard the same effectually: and by what means it may be come effectual unto us. With some remarkable passages of his life. By Tho. Shepherd, late pastor of the Church of Christ in Cambridge in New-England. Now published by Mr. Jonathan Michel pastor of the said church in New England.Subjection to Christ in all his ordinances, and appointments, the best means to preserve our liberty. Together with a treatise of ineffectual hearing the word; how we may know whether we have heard the same effectually: and by what means it may be come effectual unto us. With some remarkable passages of his life. By Tho. Shephard, late pastor of the Church of Christ in Cambridge in New-England. Now published by Mr. Jonathan Michell pastor of the said church in New England.
London: printed for John Rothwell, 1652
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Use 4. Use 4 Hence examine whether ever you heard the Lords voice or no: not only outwardly (for that you know you have ⟨p. 166⟩often done) but inwardly; and not only so, for so ye may do, and yet your ears heavy; but effectually, that if it be not so, you may be humble and say, Lord how have I spent my time in vain? and if it be so, you may be thankful, and say, Lord, what am I that the infinite God should speak to me?
Ʋse 4. Ʋse 4 Hence examine whether ever you heard the Lords voice or no: not only outwardly (for that you know you have ⟨p. 166⟩often done) but inwardly; and not only so, for so ye may do, and yet your eares heavy; but effectually, that if it be not so, you may be humble and say, Lord how have I spent my time in vaine? and if it be so, you may be thankful, and say, Lord, what am I that the infinite God should speak to me?
There is great need of trial of this, for a man may read, hear and understand externally, whatever another may; and yet the whole Scripture a sealed book.
There is great need of trial of this, for a man may reade, hear and understand externally, whatever another may; and yet the whole Scripture a sealed book.
There are therefore these three degrees, by which you shall discern the effectual voice of God, you must take them jointly.