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Covenant-keeping the way to blessedness, or, A brief discourse wherein is shown the connection…Covenant-keeping the way to blessedness, or, A brief discourse wherein is shewn the connexion…
Covenant-keeping the way to blessedness, or, A brief discourse wherein is shown the connection which there is between the promise, on God's part; and duty, on our part, in the covenant of grace: as it was delivered in several sermons, preached in order to solemn renewing of covenant. / By Samuel Willard teacher of a church in Boston in New-England. ; [Seven lines from Deuteronomy]Covenant-keeping the way to blessedness, or, A brief discourse wherein is shewn the connexion which there is between the promise, on God's part; and duty, on our part, in the covenant of grace: as it was delivered in several sermons, preached in order to solemn renewing of covenant. / By Samuel Willard teacher of a church in Boston in New-England. ; [Seven lines from Deuteronomy]
printed by James Glen, 1682
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.
2. That a due and careful inspection be made into their Lives and Conversations; that what there is of good may be encouraged, and what is otherwise may be faithfully reproved. It is a temptation by which Satan gains much advantage, that we are afraid of incurring the censure and title of busy bodies in other Men's matters, and hereupon neglect the charge and duty of watching one over another: And it much discourageth Children on the other hand from minding that which is good, at least, is a great encouragement to follow their natural and corrupt inclinations in the ⟨p. 116⟩pursuit of evil, when they see no notice is taken of them, but they are looked upon as strangers, they are not regarded, but they live and do as they list. I am persuaded; nay, I know there are some Children of the Covenant would thankfully accept of faithful admonitions, and serious counsels from them that fear God, and there is great hope, were this practised, God would bless it with good success.
2. That a due and careful inspection be made into their Lives and Conversations; that what there is of good may be encouraged, and what is otherwise may be faithfully reproved. It is a temptation by which Satan gains much advantage, that we are affraid of incurring the censure and title of busy bodies in other Men's matters, and hereupon neglect the charge and duty of watching one over another: And it much discourageth Children on the other hand from minding that which is good, at least, is a great encouragement to follow their natural and corrupt inclinations in the ⟨p. 116⟩pursuit of evil, when they see no notice is taken of them, but they are looked upon as strangers, they are not regarded, but they live and do as they list. I am perswaded; nay, I know there are some Children of the Covenant would thankfully accept of faithful admonitions, and serious counsels from them that fear God, and there is great hope, were this practised, God would bless it with good success.