B04689:185
The foundation of Christian religion, gathered into six principles. And it is to be…
The foundation of Christian religion, gathered into six principles. And it is to be learned of ignorant people, that they may be fit to hear sermons with profit, and to receive the Lords Supper with comfort.The foundation of Christian religion, gathered into six principles. And it is to be learned of ignorant people, that they may be fit to heare sermons with profit, and to receive the Lords Supper with comfort.
London: printed by John Field, 1660
THE EXPOSITION OF THE SIX PRINCIPLES. › Principle 2: The second Principle expounded.
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.
Q. Show me how every part of man is corrupted with sin?
Q. Shew me how every part of man is corrupted with sin?
A. First, in the xmind, there is nothing but ignorance and blindness concerning heavenly matters. Secondly, the yconscience is defiled, being always either benumbed with sin, or else turmoiled with inward accusations and terrors, Thirdly, the zwill of man only ⟨p. 16⟩willeth and lusteth after evil. Fourthly, the aaffections of the heart, as love, joy, hope, desire, &c. are moved and stirred to that which is evil, to embrace it; and they are never stirred unto that which is good, unless it be, to eschew it. Lastly, the bmembers of the body are the instruments and tools of the mind, for the execution of sin.
A. First, in the xminde, there is nothing but ignorance and blindness concerning heavenly matters. Secondly, the yconscience is defiled, being always either benummed with sin, or else turmoiled with inward accusations and terrors, Thirdly, the zwill of man onely ⟨p. 16⟩