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The nature of saving conversion, and the way
The nature of saving conversion, and the way wherein it is wrought. By the Rev'd. learned, and eminently pious, Mr. Solomon Stoddard of Northampton, New-England, first published A.D. 1719.
Boston: : Printed for and sold by Edmund Sawyer, at his house in Newbury., 1770
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Further, it appears that conversion may be known, because we are directed to examine our selves in order to it; 2 Cor. 13 5, examine yourselves whether you be in the faith, prove your own selves; know you not that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates. 2 Pet. 1.10. Give diligence to make your calling and election sure, And to what purpose should we be advised to do a thing that is not doable? God does not advise us to impossibilities. All the command of God are possible to be fulfilled; if not perfectly, ⟨p. 74⟩yet they may be fulfilled: Phil. 4.13. I can do all things through Christ, who strengtheneth me.
Further, it appears that conversion may be known, because we are directed to examine our selves in order to it; 2 Cor. 13 5, examine yourselves whether you be in the faith, prove your own selves; know you not that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates. 2 Pet. 1.10. Give diligence to make your calling and election sure, And to what purpose should we be advised to do a thing that is not doable? God does not advise us to impossibilities. All the command of God are possible to be fulfilled; if not perfectly, ⟨p. 74⟩yet they may be fulfilled: Phil. 4.13. I can do all things through Christ, who strengthneth me.
I shall only add that consideration▪ that God makes many comfortable Promises to them that have grace;