weaknesses are accounted either: (1.) Imperfections cleaving to our best actions; or, (2.) Such actions as proceed from want of age in Christ, whilst we are babes; or, (3.) From want of strength, where there hath been little means; or, (4.) They are sudden indeliberate breakings out, contrary to our general bent and purpose, whilst our judgment is overcast with the cloud of a sudden temptation. After which, (1.) We are sensible of our infirmity; (2.) We grieve for it; (3.) And from grief, complain; and (4.) With complaining strive and labor to reform; and (5.) In laboring get some ground of
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