The whole treatise of the cases of conscience distinguished into three bookes: the first whereof is revised and corrected in sundrie places, and the other two annexed. Taught and deliuered by M. W. Perkins in his holy-day lectures, carefully examined by his owne briefes, and now published together for the common good, by T. Pickering Bachelour of Diuinitie. Whereunto is adioyned a twofold table: one of the heads and number of the questions propounded and resolued; another of the principall texts of Scripture vvhich are either explaned, or vindicated from corrupt interpretation.

Sect. 3.

In the Third place; After the receiuing of * 1.1 the Sacraments, two things are required.

First, that Thankes be giuen vnto God, not onely in word, but in euery action of our life, for Christ, and all his benefits. Se∣condly, that not onely for the present, but e∣uer afterward, still we renue our faith, repen∣tance, and obedience.

But what is a man to doe, if after recei∣uing, he finde no cōfort? Ans. First he must ex∣amine, whether he hath truly beleeued and repented, yea or no; If he hath not, then the fault is in himselfe, and not in Gods ordi∣nance. If he hath, let him not be dismaied, for the ioy of the Spirit is sowne in his heart; and though it lie hidde for a time, yet at length it will shewe it selfe. Psal. 97. 11.

Notes

• * 1.1

  Right vse after Receiuing.