II. For the knowledge of ourselves, which is the
second part of our Ἡ σοφία ἐστὶ τῶν τιμιωτάτων. — Arist. wisdom, this consists in these
three things, which our Saviour sends his Spirit to convince the world of,
— even “sin, righteousness, and judgment,” John xvi.
8. To know ourselves in reference unto these three, is a main
part of true and sound wisdom; for they all respect the supernatural and
immortal end whereunto we are appointed; and there is none of these that we
can attain unto but only in Christ.