His masterpiece
But his masterpiece of subtlety is still behind. Not content to strike at your peace and joy, he will carry his attempts further yet. He will level his assault against your righteousness also. He will endeavor to shake, yes, if possible, to destroy the holiness you have already received, by your very expectation of receiving more, of attaining all the image of God.
1771 text
5. But his master-piece of subtility is still behind. Not content to strike at your peace and joy, he will carry his attempts farther yet: he will level his assault against your righteousness also. He will endeavour to shake, yea, if it be possible, to destroy the holiness you have already received by your very expectation of receiving more, of attaining all the image of God.
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Catalogue & scope
Sermon 42 in the 1771 Works. Second Corinthians 2:11.
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