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A Manual of Practical Divinity

by Martin Finch · 1628–1698

Published: 1658
Length: 38,952 words
Reading: ~3 hours
Divisions: 25

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A manuall of practical divinity for the benefit of weak Christians; the informing their judgements, the quickning their affections, and directing their conversation. With several things that may be of use for the convincing and awakening those that are yet in their natural estate. By Martin Fynch, pastor of the Church of Christ at Tetney in Lincoln-shire.

London printed by R.W. for Thomas Brewster at the three Bibles near te west end of Pauls 1658.

Original spelling, as transcribed by the Text Creation Partnership.

Front matter
Title page
To the reader
Table of contents
Errata
Publishers advertisementSome Books printed and ſold by Thomas Brewſter, at the three Bibles near the Weſt end of Pauls.
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Treatise
Chapter 1CHAP. I. The wicked and miſerable eſtate of man by Nature.

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Chapter 3CHAP. III. Great Salvation in Chriſt for ſinners.
Chapter 4CHAP. IV. The freeneſs of the Salvation that we have by Chriſt.
Chapter 5CHAP. V. The Convictions and Workings that are oftentimes upon men that are never converted.
Chapter 6CHAP. VI. The ways and Temptations, by which many ſouls miſcarry under legal Terrors and a Spirit of Bondage.
Chapter 7CHAP. VII. The ſaving work of Gods Spirit upon the Heart.
Chapter 8CHAP. VIII. The woful Backſliding of many Profeſſors, and the way of their Recovery.
Chapter 9CHAP. IX. Of Aſſurance and peace of Conſcience.
Chapter 10CHAP. X. The Miniſtry of Angels, and their ſerviceableneſs to the Church.
Chapter 12
Chapter 13CHAP. XIII. The Covenant between God the Father, and the Lord Ieſus our Surety.
Chapter 14CHAP. XIV. The Saints Comfort againſt Death.
Chapter 15CHAP. XV. The Holineſs of Believers.
Chapter 16CHAP. XVI. Of the gathering of Believers into Church-fellowſhip.
Chapter 17CHAP. XVII. The right uſe of the Law.
Chapter 18CHAP. XVIII. The true Humility that is in the Lords People.
Chapter 19CHAP. XIX. Some directions for Believers in their walking with God, and their converſation in the world.
Chapter 20CHAP. XX. How the Lord is pleaſed effectually to call ſome after they have been long in their natural…

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Author: Martin Finch (1628–1698)
Imprint: London printed by R.W. for Thomas Brewster at the three Bibles near te west end of Pauls 1658.
Extent: [22], 182 p.
Language: English
Catalogue: Wing F943 · ESTC R215057
Source: TCP A41320
Licence: CC0 1.0 Universal (Text Creation Partnership)

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