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Communion with God. in two sermons preached at Paul'sCommunion vvith God. in two sermons preach'd at Paul's
Communion with God. in two sermons preached at Paul's: the first, Sept. 3, 1654, the second, March 25, 1655. / By Samuel Annesley L.L.D. minister of the gospel at John Evangel London.Communion vvith God. in two sermons preach'd at Paul's: the first, Sept. 3, 1654, the second, March 25, 1655. / By Samuel Annesley L.L.D. minister of the gospel at John Evangel London.
London: printed by Evan Tyler, 1655
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.
To those that make this mournful complaint, I have one general request, before I undertake their particular comfort; that is, That they would observe from this very Text▪ That enjoyment of God may consist with soul-trouble. Grant but this, and I hope though thou art a trembling Christian, full of spiritual jealousies; yet thou shalt see ere we part, that thou mayest, and that thou doest enjoy God in thy soul-trouble. Suppose I should peremptorily assert it: what hast thou to say to the contrary?
1. This is for Christians of the highest form, Gods special presence is only fit for heights of grace, and that I have no hopes of: To this I answer.
1. This is for Christians of the highest form, Gods special presence is onely fit for heights of grace, and that I have no hopes of: To this I answer.
1. By way of concession. 'tis very desirable to have abundance of grace, to be strong men in Christ, able to digest strong meat; that is, the more secret mysteries of grace. But