The saints imperfection [electronic resource], Or, A sermon wherein is made apparent, 1. That in Christian religion, there may bee a true praetence, with a reall intention, with a sufficient intention ... 2. That neither covenant nor promise, &c. are sufficient in the waies of salvation, without a methodicall, ... proceeding therein. 3. That knowing Christians are to bee taught, the first principles of religion. 4. That it is a beleevers duty to advantage his spirituall estate, ... 5. That neither priviledge, nor large capacity, seconded with saving grace, can exempt the elect from a losse in spirituall affaires, except heede and paines bee taken therein. 6. That neither nobility, nor honour, knowledge, nor vertue, may detaine a minister from telling a people of their sad and dangerous condition. Wherunto is added an vse of direction, or information unto all hearers. By Jo: Brooksbanke, minister of Gods word.