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The great Christian doctrine of original sin defended
The great Christian doctrine of original sin defended; evidences of it's [sic] truth produced, and arguments to the contrary answered. Containing, in particular, a reply to the objections and arguings of Dr. John Taylor, in his book, entitled, "The Scripture-doctrine of original sin proposed to free and candid examination, &c. / By the late Reverend and learned Jonathan Edwards, president of the College of New-Jersey. ; [Thirteen lines of quotations]The great Christian doctrine of original sin defended; evidences of it's [sic] truth produced, and arguments to the contrary answered. Containing, in particular, a reply to the objections and arguings of Dr. John Taylor, in his book, intitled, "The Scripture-doctrine of original sin proposed to free and candid examination, &c. / By the late Reverend and learned Jonathan Edwards, president of the College of New-Jersey. ; [Thirteen lines of quotations]
printed by S. Kneeland, 1758
The great Christian Doctrine of ORIGINAL SIN defended. › Part 1 › Chapter 1 › Section 6
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and if their Children should have the Comfort of it, as they desire, they will not partake with them in that Comfort, or have any more a Portion in any thing ⟨p. 58⟩under the Sun. In things which relate to Men's temporal Interest, they seem very sensible of the Uncertainty of Life, especially of the Lives of others; and to make answerable Provision for the Security of their worldly Interest, that no considerable Part of it may rest only on so uncertain a Foundation, as the Life of a Neighbour or Friend. Common Discretion leads Men to take good Care, that their outward Possessions be well secured, by a good and firm Title. In worldly Concerns, Men are discerning of their Opportunities, and careful to improve 'em before they are passed. The Husbandman is careful to plough his Ground, and sow his Seed, in the proper Season; otherwise he knows he can't expect a Crop: and when the Harvest is come, he will not sleep away the Time; for he knows, if he does so, the Crop will soon be lost. How careful and eagle-eyed is the Merchant to observe and improve his Opportunities and Advantages, to enrich himself? How apt are Men to be alarmed at the Appearance of Danger to their worldly Estate, or any thing that remarkably threatens great Loss or Damage to their outward Interest? and how will they bestir themselves in such a Case, if possible to avoid the threatened Calamity? In things purely secular, and not of a moral or spiritual Nature, Men easily receive Conviction by past Experience, when any thing, on repeated Trial, proves unprofitable or prejudicial; and are ready to take Warning by what they have found themselves, and also by the Experience of their Neighbours, and Forefathers.
and if their Children should have the Comfort of it, as they desire, they will not partake with them in that Comfort, or have any more a Portion in any thing ⟨p. 58⟩under the Sun. In things which relate to Men's temporal Interest, they seem very sensible of the Uncertainty of Life, especially of the Lives of others; and to make answerable Provision for the Security of their worldly Interest, that no considerable Part of it may rest only on so uncertain a Foundation, as the Life of a Neighbour or Friend. Common Discretion leads Men to take good Care, that their outward Possessions be well secured, by a good and firm Title. In worldly Concerns, Men are discerning of their Opportunities, and careful to improve 'em before they are pass'd. The Husbandman is careful to plow his Ground, and sow his Seed, in the proper Season; otherwise he knows he can't expect a Crop: and when the Harvest is come, he will not sleep away the Time; for he knows, if he does so, the Crop will soon be lost. How careful and eagle-eyed is the Merchant to observe and improve his Opportunities and Advantages, to enrich himself? How apt are Men to be alarmed at the Appearance of Danger to their worldly Estate, or any thing that remarkably threatens great Loss or Damage to their outward Interest? and how will they bestir themselves in such a Case, if possible to avoid the threaten'd Calamity? In things purely secular, and not of a moral or spiritual Nature, Men easily receive Conviction by past Experience, when any thing, on repeated Trial, proves unprofitable or prejudicial; and are ready to take Warning by what they have found themselves, and also by the Experience of their Neighbours, and Forefathers.