Salvation laid on its right foundation, or, The free grace of God prov'd to be the only ground of, and to have the alone stroke in, the matter of our salvation being the sum of two sermons / preach'd to a county auditory by an admirer of grace, and the freeness of it.
so was he in a Superlative manner in this to the Ephesians, which in general may be called (by the Apostle's own Direction) his Knowledge in the Mystery of Christ, Chap. 3 Ver 4. In the Two First Chapters, he discourses of Election, the foundation of every Believers happiness;
so was he in a Superlative manner in this to the Ephesians, which in general may be called (by the Apostle's own Direction) his Knowledge in the Mystery of christ, Chap. 3 For 4. In the Two First Chapters, he discourses of Election, the Foundation of every Believers happiness;
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and if in these Church-rending Times, this blessed Apostle were consulted withal, as such a famous Oracle deserves, we should be more free from that Soul destroying Errour of Arminianism on the one hand,
and if in these Church-rending Times, this blessed Apostle were consulted withal, as such a famous Oracle deserves, we should be more free from that Soul destroying Error of Arminianism on the one hand,
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By Grace are ye saved through Faith, and that not of your selves, it is the gift of God The Apostle having in the aforegoing Verses, shewed the Ephesians, now quickned in Christ, what they were by nature,
By Grace Are you saved through Faith, and that not of your selves, it is the gift of God The Apostle having in the aforegoing Verses, showed the Ephesians, now quickened in christ, what they were by nature,
Secondly, a more special rich Grace, not Grace derived from the Law, but Rich Gospel Grace, in which the New Testament, with all the Benefits of it, have their Foundation.
Secondly, a more special rich Grace, not Grace derived from the Law, but Rich Gospel Grace, in which the New Testament, with all the Benefits of it, have their Foundation.
Faith is considered two Ways, the one absolutely in it self as a Virtue, and a Radical Virtue, the other in Relation to Christ. Thus we are here to understand it, Faith on Christ. Christ now believed on,
Faith is considered two Ways, the one absolutely in it self as a Virtue, and a Radical Virtue, the other in Relation to christ. Thus we Are Here to understand it, Faith on christ. christ now believed on,
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tho of Faith, yet you can't challenge any thing, because it is not from any strength in you, by which you Believed, but the Lord, He bestowed this upon you, He drawed you,
though of Faith, yet you can't challenge any thing, Because it is not from any strength in you, by which you Believed, but the Lord, He bestowed this upon you, He drawed you,
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First, That in the Ages to come He might shew the exceeding Riches of His Grace, in His Kindness towards us, through Christ Jesus; and that this is the very Reason the Apostle himself produces, to Confirm the Doctrine of Salvation by Grace, clearly appears, by comparing the fifth Verse with the Seventh.
First, That in the Ages to come He might show the exceeding Riches of His Grace, in His Kindness towards us, through christ jesus; and that this is the very Reason the Apostle himself produces, to Confirm the Doctrine of Salvation by Grace, clearly appears, by comparing the fifth Verse with the Seventh.
God Saves His by meer Free Grace, and undeserved Favour, because He will make way for the Manifestation of the exeeeding Riches of his Grace to after Generations.
God Saves His by mere Free Grace, and undeserved Favour, Because He will make Way for the Manifestation of the exeeeding Riches of his Grace to After Generations.
and nothing else, they would make but poor Musick in Heaven, for they would be ready to ascribe the Praise due to the Riches of God's Grace, to their own good Works,
and nothing Else, they would make but poor Music in Heaven, for they would be ready to ascribe the Praise due to the Riches of God's Grace, to their own good Works,
they would look upon what they have done, as the procuring Cause that brought them thither; and then you may easily imagine, their would be but cold Singing before the Throne of God,
they would look upon what they have done, as the procuring Cause that brought them thither; and then you may Easily imagine, their would be but cold Singing before the Throne of God,
but little setting forth of the Riches of his Grace, to lay Salvation upon any other Basis, besides the Free Grace and Favour of God would be to frustrate the principal end of Man's Salvation,
but little setting forth of the Riches of his Grace, to lay Salvation upon any other Basis, beside the Free Grace and Favour of God would be to frustrate the principal end of Man's Salvation,
So that this is one Reason why God will Save His by Free Grace, and undeserved Favour, because He will make way for the Manifestation of the Riches of his Grace, to after Generations, that they may be Admirers of it, and rely upon it.
So that this is one Reason why God will Save His by Free Grace, and undeserved Favour, Because He will make Way for the Manifestation of the Riches of his Grace, to After Generations, that they may be Admirers of it, and rely upon it.
the Scripture is very wary and cautelous of admitting any thing as a Co-Partner with Grace in this Matter, the design of which is to take us off from Leaning on the Graces in us,
the Scripture is very wary and cautelous of admitting any thing as a Co-Partner with Grace in this Matter, the Design of which is to take us off from Leaning on the Graces in us,
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when He was not 〈 ◊ 〉, yet 〈 ◊ 〉 consider, that in the Gifts inherent in us by Creation, 〈 ◊ 〉 founded, that for our Righteousness and Works we should have had the things covenanted applied; that we should then have procured these things.
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In this there is Grace, yea and Rich Gospel Grace, that God doth covenant in the Mediator, that He bestows his Precious Son upon us, and reveals him to us, and does for him, make us partakers of Righteousness and Life.
In this there is Grace, yea and Rich Gospel Grace, that God does Covenant in the Mediator, that He bestows his Precious Son upon us, and reveals him to us, and does for him, make us partakers of Righteousness and Life.
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and this is what was well known in the time of the Old Testament, The Lord having declared himself a God, Gracious to whom he would be Gracious, and God will thus save his (in a way of excluding works) because his Glory is most dear unto him:
and this is what was well known in the time of the Old Testament, The Lord having declared himself a God, Gracious to whom he would be Gracious, and God will thus save his (in a Way of excluding works) Because his Glory is most dear unto him:
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God will have no Co-partner with him in the work of salvation, he hares and abhors that Arrogance and Impudence in Man, in going about to Intrude something of his own,
God will have no Copartner with him in the work of salvation, he hares and abhors that Arrogance and Impudence in Man, in going about to Intrude something of his own,
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and therefore God doth so save us, to the barring and shuting out of Works, and so work in the business of our Salvation, that Man may have no matter of rejoycing out of God, Who doth all this work in himself out of man, that whoso rejoyceth might rejoyce in the Lord, according to that of the Apostle, He that Glorieth, let him Glory in the Lord.
and Therefore God does so save us, to the barring and shuting out of Works, and so work in the business of our Salvation, that Man may have no matter of rejoicing out of God, Who does all this work in himself out of man, that whoso Rejoiceth might rejoice in the Lord, according to that of the Apostle, He that Glorieth, let him Glory in the Lord.
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why Free Grace is the ground of their salvation, Is, because it could not consist with the wisdom and goodness of God, to found the salvation of his People on a failable bottom, which it must be said to be if dependent on any thing besides his unchangeable Grace and Love,
why Free Grace is the ground of their salvation, Is, Because it could not consist with the Wisdom and Goodness of God, to found the salvation of his People on a failable bottom, which it must be said to be if dependent on any thing beside his unchangeable Grace and Love,
because such is the Nature and Substance of the Covenant of Grace, to give freely without being moved from any thing in Man. All that God does for those he will save, is for his Names sake, which Name is recorded in Exod. 34.5, and 6. The Lord God, gracious and merciful.
Because such is the Nature and Substance of the Covenant of Grace, to give freely without being moved from any thing in Man. All that God does for those he will save, is for his Names sake, which Name is recorded in Exod 34.5, and 6. The Lord God, gracious and merciful.
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and if otherwise, it wou'd be but after the Covenant of Works, or first Covenant; which yet was not faulty, or defective in it self; for it gave a Sufficiency to obtain the Benefits proposed by it;
and if otherwise, it would be but After the Covenant of Works, or First Covenant; which yet was not faulty, or defective in it self; for it gave a Sufficiency to obtain the Benefits proposed by it;
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but the Lord foreknowing the Creatures Mutability, and consequently what need there would be of another Kind of Power and Grace than that Adam was Created with; did therefore resolve of a Second, which in Scripture is called, The hope of Eternal Life;
but the Lord foreknowing the Creatures Mutability, and consequently what need there would be of Another Kind of Power and Grace than that Adam was Created with; did Therefore resolve of a Second, which in Scripture is called, The hope of Eternal Life;
It is styled, The Covenant of Grace, not only as designing the Glory of his Grace, in the saving of Men, but as giving freely, and of Meer Grace and Favour, whatever must bring about that salvation;
It is styled, The Covenant of Grace, not only as designing the Glory of his Grace, in the Saving of Men, but as giving freely, and of Mere Grace and Favour, whatever must bring about that salvation;
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for where else can lie the difference between the Two Covenants? It cannot be in respect of the Duties injoyned by either (for Faith and Repentance are much more above the Compass of Natural Power,
for where Else can lie the difference between the Two Covenants? It cannot be in respect of the Duties enjoined by either (for Faith and Repentance Are much more above the Compass of Natural Power,
And this Excellency lies in the free and absolute Engagement of God himself to invest his covenanted ones with all things conducing to the Blessedness held forth;
And this Excellency lies in the free and absolute Engagement of God himself to invest his covenanted ones with all things conducing to the Blessedness held forth;
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And further, this Covenant Gives salvation, not upon your Ingenious complyance with what it prescribes, or better Improvement of what you have in Communion with others.
And further, this Covenant Gives salvation, not upon your Ingenious compliance with what it prescribes, or better Improvement of what you have in Communion with Others.
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Such claims and pretensions the Lord disallows and often cautions against, but of Grace, that all our Hope might be in God and the Riches of his Grace;
Such claims and pretensions the Lord disallows and often cautions against, but of Grace, that all our Hope might be in God and the Riches of his Grace;
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First, It is so that we are saved by meer Free Grace and undeserved favour, Then this Confutes the Error of Arminians, Free Willers, &c. In holding a Concurrence of our works.
First, It is so that we Are saved by mere Free Grace and undeserved favour, Then this Confutes the Error of Arminians, Free Willers, etc. In holding a Concurrence of our works.
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For the Apostle makes a flat Opposition between Grace and Works; otherwise Grace were no Grace; they are so opposite, that like Fire and Water, they expel each other,
For the Apostle makes a flat Opposition between Grace and Works; otherwise Grace were no Grace; they Are so opposite, that like Fire and Water, they expel each other,
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By Works we are to understand, All that self Righteousness, Goodness, or whatever else is performable by Men there, Viz Grace and Works he proves as Inconsistent as Contraries can be:
By Works we Are to understand, All that self Righteousness, goodness, or whatever Else is performable by Men there, Viz Grace and Works he Proves as Inconsistent as Contraries can be:
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If you take in any part (tho never so little) of your own performances as necessary to that being justified, you forfeit the whole benefit of Gospel Grace.
If you take in any part (though never so little) of your own performances as necessary to that being justified, you forfeit the Whole benefit of Gospel Grace.
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Crying out, What are we, and what is our Fathers House, that God should bring us hitherto? And how is it, That thou hast manifested thy self to us, and not unto the World. Secondly, By way of Consolation.
Crying out, What Are we, and what is our Father's House, that God should bring us hitherto? And how is it, That thou hast manifested thy self to us, and not unto the World. Secondly, By Way of Consolation.
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what are we unclean Wretches, that we should be of any worth in God's sight, before whom the Stars are unclean? Yea, the Stars are unclean in his sight;
what Are we unclean Wretches, that we should be of any worth in God's sighed, before whom the Stars Are unclean? Yea, the Stars Are unclean in his sighed;
what are the best Performances of such poor Creatures, when it is said, The Heavens are not clean in his sight? Nay, He charges his Angels with Folly;
what Are the best Performances of such poor Creatures, when it is said, The Heavens Are not clean in his sighed? Nay, He charges his Angels with Folly;
and rejoyce in it, especially since it hath appeared unto all, and God, without respect of Persons, makes tender of it to the poor, base, despised ones of the World, as well as to the Rich, Mighty and Noble.
and rejoice in it, especially since it hath appeared unto all, and God, without respect of Persons, makes tender of it to the poor, base, despised ones of the World, as well as to the Rich, Mighty and Noble.
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therefore let it be your work to Rely upon, and Rejoyce in this Grace and Favour, against all the Suggestions of Satan and your own Heart, touching your Weakness and Ʋnworthiness; and let not these ore whelm you,
Therefore let it be your work to Rely upon, and Rejoice in this Grace and Favour, against all the Suggestions of Satan and your own Heart, touching your Weakness and Ʋnworthiness; and let not these over whelm you,
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they quit all that to rely on Free Grace, and meer Mercy; they knew, that to look for Salvation from any thing on this side, that would be to forsake a Living Fountain, and rest on a Cistern, a broken Cistern;
they quit all that to rely on Free Grace, and mere Mercy; they knew, that to look for Salvation from any thing on this side, that would be to forsake a Living Fountain, and rest on a Cistern, a broken Cistern;
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And First, Is it so that we are saved by meer Grace? Then magnifie and adore the Matchless Love of God in the discovery of his rich Grace to any of your Souls.
And First, Is it so that we Are saved by mere Grace? Then magnify and adore the Matchless Love of God in the discovery of his rich Grace to any of your Souls.
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and is at this day hid from Millions of Souls, should be revealed to such worthless Creatures, that others should be left groping in their Natural Darkness, seeking for help and find none;
and is At this day hid from Millions of Souls, should be revealed to such worthless Creatures, that Others should be left groping in their Natural Darkness, seeking for help and find none;
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Had we a Thousand Hearts, and every heart cut into Ten Thousand Peices, and every peice capable of Admiring and Adoring this Love, it were all too little. But then,
Had we a Thousand Hearts, and every heart Cut into Ten Thousand Pieces, and every piece capable of Admiring and Adoring this Love, it were all too little. But then,
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Secondly, As we must be adorers of it, so we must endeavour a walking suitable to it, where we Read, That the Grace of God bringing salvation, hath appeared unto all Men;
Secondly, As we must be adorers of it, so we must endeavour a walking suitable to it, where we Read, That the Grace of God bringing salvation, hath appeared unto all Men;
Beware of turning the Grace of God into wantonness, when Ministers Preached up the Riches of Gods Grace, don't think it is to bolster you in your Sins,
Beware of turning the Grace of God into wantonness, when Ministers Preached up the Riches of God's Grace, don't think it is to bolster you in your Sins,
If it have not this effect, then hear your dreadful Doom, that thou art yet in the Gall of bitterness and bond of Iniquity, And have (as the Apostle told Simon Magus) Neither Lot nor part in this matter.
If it have not this Effect, then hear your dreadful Doom, that thou art yet in the Gall of bitterness and bound of Iniquity, And have (as the Apostle told Simon Magus) Neither Lot nor part in this matter.
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Salvation by Grace, requires another Guess kind of requital, than this; a requital of the highest Love, Gratitude and Obedience, that can be manifested.
Salvation by Grace, requires Another Guess kind of requital, than this; a requital of the highest Love, Gratitude and obedience, that can be manifested.
Any Ingenious Spirit must needs confess, that it is highly base and ingrate to requite Evil for Good, seeing we are saved by rich free Grace, and meer Mercy.
Any Ingenious Spirit must needs confess, that it is highly base and ingrate to requite Evil for Good, seeing we Are saved by rich free Grace, and mere Mercy.
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I beseech you therefore, Brethren, by the Mercies of God, that you present your bodies a Living Sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your Reasonable Service.
I beseech you Therefore, Brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a Living Sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your Reasonable Service.
Who among you is not ready to blame Judas for betraying so good a Master? And who would not abhor the Conspiracy of such a Subject, whose Life his Prince hath spared of meer Grace? The Prophet Ezra argues thus with the People, after their Deliverance out of Bondage;
Who among you is not ready to blame Judas for betraying so good a Master? And who would not abhor the conspiracy of such a Subject, whose Life his Prince hath spared of mere Grace? The Prophet Ezra argues thus with the People, After their Deliverance out of Bondage;
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Seeing that our God hath punished us less than our Iniquities deserve, should we again break thy Commandments? Let us Reason thus with our own Souls, seeing God, in the Riches of his Grace, is inclined to save such a worthless Creature as I am,
Seeing that our God hath punished us less than our Iniquities deserve, should we again break thy commandments? Let us Reason thus with our own Souls, seeing God, in the Riches of his Grace, is inclined to save such a worthless Creature as I am,
and to bring me to the Glory and Dignity of Saints and Angels, shall I go on to sin against such Endearing Love as this? Some (says an Holy Man of God) please themselves with a strange kind of Doctrine, such as never entred into the mind of God, That seeing they are saved by Grace.
and to bring me to the Glory and Dignity of Saints and Angels, shall I go on to since against such Endearing Love as this? some (Says an Holy Man of God) please themselves with a strange kind of Doctrine, such as never entered into the mind of God, That seeing they Are saved by Grace.
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how shall this Soul, thus saved by Grace, dare to sin against the God of all Grace! Oh that this might be the continual Frame of our Souls, that the God of Grace may have no Cause to complain of us, as of Israel, Deut. 32.6.
how shall this Soul, thus saved by Grace, Dare to since against the God of all Grace! O that this might be the continual Frame of our Souls, that the God of Grace may have no Cause to complain of us, as of Israel, Deuteronomy 32.6.
HAving finished the former part of the Text, wherein we have proved the Doctrine of Salvation by Grace, we come to see the way God takes in conveying this Salvation down to us (through Faith) By Grace are ye saved through Faith, That is,
HAving finished the former part of the Text, wherein we have proved the Doctrine of Salvation by Grace, we come to see the Way God Takes in conveying this Salvation down to us (through Faith) By Grace Are you saved through Faith, That is,
and partly in the Object of faith, making up (as a Holy Man now with the Lord, was wont to say, a Righteousness partly from our selves and partly from Christ.
and partly in the Object of faith, making up (as a Holy Man now with the Lord, was wont to say, a Righteousness partly from our selves and partly from christ.
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But we are by Faith to go out of our selves unto Christ, for our whole, sole and Justifying Righteousness. The Scripture does not ascribe our Justification to the Act, but wholly to the Object of Faith;
But we Are by Faith to go out of our selves unto christ, for our Whole, sole and Justifying Righteousness. The Scripture does not ascribe our Justification to the Act, but wholly to the Object of Faith;
Faith hath been always Requisite, as the the Instrument, to apprehend and take Christ our Righteousnoss, that so we might in God's sight be Justified.
Faith hath been always Requisite, as the the Instrument, to apprehend and take christ our Righteousnoss, that so we might in God's sighed be Justified.
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And therefore, as the Righteousness of Christ hath been bestowed upon Men, so it is true, That Faith hath been all along appointed as the Receiver thereof.
And Therefore, as the Righteousness of christ hath been bestowed upon Men, so it is true, That Faith hath been all along appointed as the Receiver thereof.
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Faith does not justifie as it is an inherent quality in us, but as it apprehends Christ Jesus the Redeemer, who is made of God to us, Wisdom, and Righteousness, and Purity:
Faith does not justify as it is an inherent quality in us, but as it apprehends christ jesus the Redeemer, who is made of God to us, Wisdom, and Righteousness, and Purity:
And this is not the only Reason, because that faith is given of grace, for then all the gifts of the Holy Ghost might come likewise into the Article of Justification. For, 3dly.
And this is not the only Reason, Because that faith is given of grace, for then all the Gifts of the Holy Ghost might come likewise into the Article of Justification. For, 3dly.
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Oh that these great Truths (which are the fundamental Points in our Religion) were more advanced by Ministers, and admired by Hearers. 4thly. Faith receiving Christ, stands with the free grace of God, because it is of Grace that the believing soul, laying hold on Christ, is justified;
O that these great Truths (which Are the fundamental Points in our Religion) were more advanced by Ministers, and admired by Hearers. 4thly. Faith receiving christ, Stands with the free grace of God, Because it is of Grace that the believing soul, laying hold on christ, is justified;
Faith it self (as it is the Believers Act) comes under the notion of a work, it may be necessary therefore to consider what part it is that faith holds in this matter,
Faith it self (as it is the Believers Act) comes under the notion of a work, it may be necessary Therefore to Consider what part it is that faith holds in this matter,
for that comes empty handed to God, and leads the soul to God as a forlorn worthless Creature, looking for justification and salvation from nothing on this side the free grace of God.
for that comes empty handed to God, and leads the soul to God as a forlorn worthless Creature, looking for justification and salvation from nothing on this side the free grace of God.
True faith moulds the soul into the frame of spirit old Jacob was when he cried, I am not worthy of the least of all thy mercies, it bows down under a sence of its own nothingness, which is fixed upon Christ's fulness. But 3dly. It is so, that faith (though not causal) is very instrumental in the matter of justification and salvation.
True faith moulds the soul into the frame of Spirit old Jacob was when he cried, I am not worthy of the least of all thy Mercies, it bows down under a sense of its own nothingness, which is fixed upon Christ's fullness. But 3dly. It is so, that faith (though not causal) is very instrumental in the matter of justification and salvation.
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Now as ever you'd have this Tempest becalm'd, be frequently entreating God to strengthen your faith, whereby you may couragiously confide in the wise and faithful conduct of our skilful Pilot, the Lord Jesus, who himself steers at Helm, that he may (as he has undertaken) set us safe a shore in the Haven of Eternal Happiness.
Now as ever You would have this Tempest becalmed, be frequently entreating God to strengthen your faith, whereby you may courageously confide in the wise and faithful conduct of our skilful Pilot, the Lord jesus, who himself steers At Helm, that he may (as he has undertaken) Set us safe a shore in the Haven of Eternal Happiness.
God doth so save us (sinners in our selves) that first he makes us (through Christ applied) righteous and worthy of salvation, worthy in regard of his just acceptation, seeing that the Lord doth so justifie us of grace, that we are also made just in the Redemption, we learn to view and contemplate on that admirable Mistery of Reconciling Justice and Mercy in Christ;
God does so save us (Sinners in our selves) that First he makes us (through christ applied) righteous and worthy of salvation, worthy in regard of his just acceptation, seeing that the Lord does so justify us of grace, that we Are also made just in the Redemption, we Learn to view and contemplate on that admirable Mystery of Reconciling justice and Mercy in christ;
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First There is all Justice in respect of Christ, whose Soul felt the Indignation of God in that extremity, that his Body touched therewith sweat as it were great drops of Blood, who was wrackt and broken even with cruel Torments by the hand of God for our sins, and was humbled even to that death of the Cross. 2dly. There is all Mercy to us, it is Mercy, High Rich Mercy, that the satisfaction of Christ should be ours, that all he did should be accounted as done by our selves;
First There is all justice in respect of christ, whose Soul felt the Indignation of God in that extremity, that his Body touched therewith sweat as it were great drops of Blood, who was wracked and broken even with cruel Torments by the hand of God for our Sins, and was humbled even to that death of the Cross. 2dly. There is all Mercy to us, it is Mercy, High Rich Mercy, that the satisfaction of christ should be ours, that all he did should be accounted as done by our selves;
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and then, Oh what Rich Mercy is it, that Christ the satisfier should be given and bestowed upon us, this is Mercy with a witness, our Souls may cry, Oh, the heighth and depth of this matchless Mercy; but I pass on.
and then, O what Rich Mercy is it, that christ the satisfier should be given and bestowed upon us, this is Mercy with a witness, our Souls may cry, O, the height and depth of this matchless Mercy; but I pass on.
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The Apostle counts all his indwelling Righteousness, conformable to the Law, Dross and Dung, that which was not fit to be trusted in, nor accounted of.
The Apostle counts all his indwelling Righteousness, conformable to the Law, Dross and Dung, that which was not fit to be trusted in, nor accounted of.
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you must needs confess there is little power in that to work salvation (which if the strength of God should not for his mercies sake uphold) it would be quenched uncessantly;
you must needs confess there is little power in that to work salvation (which if the strength of God should not for his Mercies sake uphold) it would be quenched uncessantly;
if ye sow to the spirit, ye shall reap of the spirit life everlasting. I Answer, There are some Conditions simply conditional, that may very well stand with grace.
if you sow to the Spirit, you shall reap of the Spirit life everlasting. I Answer, There Are Some Conditions simply conditional, that may very well stand with grace.
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which deserve nothing, yet must intercede and precede the bestowing of Eternal Life. Again some Object, That Life Everlasting is a Reward, and that Rewards are deserved.
which deserve nothing, yet must intercede and precede the bestowing of Eternal Life. Again Some Object, That Life Everlasting is a Reward, and that Rewards Are deserved.
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but now Eternal Life is not so given, but is bestowed according to Works, as they are Testimonies of our Faith, whereby we rest and rely alone on Christ for Life and Salvation;
but now Eternal Life is not so given, but is bestowed according to Works, as they Are Testimonies of our Faith, whereby we rest and rely alone on christ for Life and Salvation;
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not in the setting up the Works of prov'd Man so pernicious to the Glory of God, which pulls down the Pharisaical Feathers, wherewith Men pride themselves,
not in the setting up the Works of proved Man so pernicious to the Glory of God, which pulls down the Pharisaical Feathers, wherewith Men pride themselves,
It is not of our selves, says the Apostle, no, nor of any we can do, in the 9th. of Deuteronomy 4. and there the Lord strictly charges the Children of Israel concerning this very thing;
It is not of our selves, Says the Apostle, no, nor of any we can do, in the 9th. of Deuteronomy 4. and there the Lord strictly charges the Children of Israel Concerning this very thing;
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namely, to the Riches of God's Free Grace we are to rely upon this, and for ever discard and cashier that Groundless and Blindfold Opinion of Salvation, partly by Grace,
namely, to the Riches of God's Free Grace we Are to rely upon this, and for ever discard and cashier that Groundless and Blindfold Opinion of Salvation, partly by Grace,
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beware of those Teachets and Doctrines, that tend to justle out Christ and Grace, to make room for Self-Righteousness in the matter of our Justification and Salvation, who would have you work for Life still;
beware of those Teachets and Doctrines, that tend to justle out christ and Grace, to make room for Self-Righteousness in the matter of our Justification and Salvation, who would have you work for Life still;
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and who commonly choosest the base and foolish to magnifie his Grace) should thus go out of his way, to call in you, to tast of this Heavenly Banquet of his Free Grace and undeserved Favour.
and who commonly choosest the base and foolish to magnify his Grace) should thus go out of his Way, to call in you, to taste of this Heavenly Banquet of his Free Grace and undeserved Favour.
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and magnified you by revealing the Freeness of his Grace unto your Soul. Hath He drawn you to tast of his Free Grace, and to see your Salvation by it? Hath He taken you from the Dunghil, to set you among Princes,
and magnified you by revealing the Freeness of his Grace unto your Soul. Hath He drawn you to taste of his Free Grace, and to see your Salvation by it? Hath He taken you from the Dunghill, to Set you among Princes,
