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The second part of The nonconformists plea for peace being an account of their…
The second part of The nonconformists plea for peace being an account of their principles about civil and ecclesiastical authority and obedience ... : mostly written many years past, and now published to save our lives and the kingdoms peace, from the false and bloody plotters ... / by Richard Baxter.
London: printed for John Hancock, 1680
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.
42. But what order here must we observe; must we not change our judgement before we can obey? Answ. The obligations to both are both at once; But because an undiscerned command cannot be obeyed, the order of natural necessity, is, that you first rectify your judgement, and then obey the other commands.
42. But what order here must we observe; must we not change our judgement before we can obey? Answ. The obligations to both are both at once; But because an undiscerned command cannot be obeyed, the order of natural necessity, is, that you first rectifie your judgement, and then obey the other commands.
43. But how shall a man rectify his erring judgement? Answ. Gods means are commonly known, though not commonly used. Hear, read, meditate, pray, forbear the sin which grieveth your Guide; cast out corrupt affections, passions and lusts, and lay by carnal interests that would pervert the judgement.
43. But how shall a man rectifie his erring judgement? Answ. Gods means are commonly known, though not commonly used. Hear, read, meditate, pray, forbear the sin which grieveth your Guide; cast out corrupt affections, passions and lusts, and lay by carnal interests that would pervert the judgement.
44. Quest. But what must we do till all this can be done? Answ. You must hasten your cure with all diligence. For till it be done you will certainly live in sin.