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HEB. Chap. 6. Vers. 7. 8. For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God. But that which beareth thorns and briars, is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing, whose end is to be burned.

HEB. Chap. 6. Vers. 7. 8. For the earth which drinketh in the raine that commeth oft vpon it, and bringeth forth herbes meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiueth blessing from God. But that which beareth thornes and bryars, is reiected, and is nigh vnto cursing, whose end is to be burned.

I Presume, here is no Atheist to hear and deny;¹ The Gospel is the power of God to salvation. I hope here is no Libertine; if there be, let him hear also: It is the power of God to confusion. ⟨p. 2⟩It is a double-edged Sword, ²and gives, vel vitam, vel vindi•tam, either instruction, or destruction. It is Fire, that doth melt wax to repentance, and harden clay to vengeance. It is here a Rain or Dew falling on the ground of mans heart; causing one soil to be fertile in good works, another to abound with weeds of impiety: For it returneth not back to him that sent it, in vain. That it conveys grace to us, and returns our fruitful gratitude to God, is a high and happy mercy. That it offers grace to the wicked and by their corrupt natures occasions greater impiety, is a heavy but holy judgement.

I Presume, heere is no Atheist to heare and denie;¹ The Gospell is the power of God to saluation. I hope here is no Libertine; if there be, let him heare also: It is the power of God to confusion. ⟨p. 2⟩