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Remains of that reverend and learned divine, John Preston, Dr. in Divinity, chaplain in…Remaines of that reverend and learned divine, Iohn Preston, Dr. in Divinity, chaplaine in…
Remains of that reverend and learned divine, John Preston, Dr. in Divinity, chaplain in ordinary to his Majesty, master of Emanuel College in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher of Lincolns-Inn Containing three excellent treatises, namely, Judas's repentance. The saints spiritual strength. Pauls conversion.Remaines of that reverend and learned divine, Iohn Preston, Dr. in Divinity, chaplaine in ordinary to his Majesty, master of Emanuel Colledge in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher of Lincolnes-Inne Containing three excellent treatises, namely, Iudas's repentance. The saints spirituall strength. Pauls conversion.
London: printed by John Beale for Andrew Crooke, 1634
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
The third reason is, because God is rich in mercy; a man that is rich, he will not respect the giving of 1a small gift; but he will give liberally & bountifully, and it is for his credit to do thus: now if it be thus with men, then how much more with God, because he is the Store-house, & hath the fountain in himself; and therefore it stands with his honour to give liberally, to be rich in mercy to his children.
The third reason is, because God is rich in mercy; a man that is rich, he will not respect the giving of 1a small gift; but he will give liberally & bountifully, and it is for his credit to doe thus: now if it be thus with men, then how much more with God, because he is the Store-house, & hath the fountaine in himself; and therfore it stands with his honor to give liberally, to be rich in mercy to his children.
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The fourth reason is, because God is our Father, and you know a father hath a tender affection over 1his children, and if it be thus with men, then it is much more with God towards his children; thou needst not to fear the missing of his mercy, if thou be one of Gods children.
The fourth reason is, because God is our Father, and you know a father hath a tender affection over 1his children, and if it be thus with men, then it is much more with God towards his children; thou needst not to feare the missing of his mercy, if thou be one of Gods children.
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