y son, mark diligently the motions of human nature and of divine grace. For they move in a very contrary and subtle manner, and can hardly be distinguished but by him who is spiritual and inwardly enlightened. All men indeed desire that which is good, and pretend there is some good in their words and deeds; and therefore under the show of good many are deceived.
Nature is crafty, and seduces many, ensnaring and deceiving them, and always has self for its end. But grace walks in simplicity, abstains from all show of evil, does not shelter itself under deceits, does all things purely for God's sake, in whom it finally rests.
Nature is unwilling to die, or be kept down, or to be overcome, or to be in subjection, or readily to be subdued. But grace studies self-mortification, resists sensuality, seeks to be in subjection, longs to be defeated, and has no wish to use its own liberty. It loves to be kept under discipline, and desires not to rule over any, but under God to live, to stand, and to be, and for His sake it is ready humbly to submit to every authority instituted by the people.†
Nature strives for its own advantage, and considers what profit it may
