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A guide to Christ. Or, The way of directing souls that are under the…
A guide to Christ. Or, The way of directing souls that are under the work of conversion. Compiled for the help of young ministers: and may be serviceable to private Christians, who are enquiring the way to Zion. / By Solomon Stoddard, A.M. and Pastor of the church in Northampton. ; With an epistle prefixed, by the Reverend Dr. Increase Mather.
Boston: printed by J. Allen for N. Boone, 1714
Directions How to guide Souls through the Work of Conversion.
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4. He may be put upon to examine these affections, whether they be not in hypocrisy; and signs may be given to him, whereby he may discern them to be so; but there had need be great care that the signs be sound, and warranted by the Word of God; otherwise he is in dan• to be established in his mistake.
4. He may be put upon to examine these affections, whether they be not in hypocrisie; and signs may be given to him, whereby he may discern them to be so; but there had need be great care that the signs be sound, and warranted by the Word of God; otherwise he is in dan• to be established in his mistake.
Quest. 1. Are Sinners that are awakened to be directed to labour to work up their heart of sincere •w for sin, and love to God and […]
Quest. 1. Are Sinners that are awakened to be directed to labour to work up their heart of sincere •w for sin, and love to God and 〈…〉
Answ. 1. If their terrors are great, they me needy of themselves to labour to do this, from a self righteous Spirit; that they may […] neart of God and assuage his anger, they commonly take a great deal of pains in order thereto, that they may work […] qualifications […] themselves; the […] considerations ⟨p. 6⟩before themselves, read and hear, and use all the methods that are in their power, to enliven their own hearts.