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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. What followeth after a man hath gotten the victory in any temptation or affliction?
A. Experience of tGods love in Christ, and so increase of peace of conscience, and joy in the holy Ghost.
Q. What followeth, if in any temptation he be overcome, and through infirmity fall?
A. After a while uthere will arise a godly sorrow; which is, when a man is grieved for no other cause in the world, but for this only, that by his sin he hath displeased God, who hath been unto him a most merciful and loving Father.