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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. : [Two lines from Psalms] / By William Perkins.
printed by Samuel Green, 1682
The Exposition of the Six Principles. › Exposition 4: The fourth 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. Do not good works then make us worthy of eternal life.
A. No: for God who is perfect righteousness it self▪ will find in the best works we do, more matter of damnation then of salvation▪ and therefore kwe must rather condemn our selves for our good works, then look to be justified before God thereby.
Q. How may a man know that he is justified before God?
A. He need not ascend into heaven to search the secret counsel of God;