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It is objected that he depends on Divine aid –
But he must do all I have indicated nevertheless.
Spirit aids – but does not the Sinner's work –
Perhaps the S. [Spirit] is with you Now – try & see!!

Remarks ~[centered]

1 Do I then discourage study –
meditation – reading – prayer for sinners.
By no means – I only these are not
enough – will not produce change
of heart without action &c. [etc.] – They
lend to good – but will not do it.

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2. See the consistency of this two-fold
use of means. – God uses means wh. [which]
may be the occasion of leading us to
Rep. [repentance] – We are to employ these means
ourselves in connection with our ac. [actions] thru. [through] them.
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