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The Christians portion Wherein is unfolded the unsearchable riches he hath
The Christians portion Wherein is unfolded the unsearchable riches he hath by his interest in Christ. Whom enjoying he possesseth all things else. By R. Sibbs D.D. and preacher to the honourable society of Gray's-Inn, and master of Catherine Hall in Cambridge. Published by T.G. and P.N.The Christians portion Wherein is unfolded the unsearchable riches he hath by his interest in Christ. Whom injoying hee possesseth all things else. By R. Sibbs D.D. and preacher to the honorable society of Grayes-Inne, and master of Catherine Hall in Cambridge. Published by T.G. and P.N.
London: printed by John Norton for John Rothwell, 1637London: printed by John Norton for John Rothvvell, 1637
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.
You are Christs.
There is the Tenure we hold all things by, because we are Christs, whatsoever the tenure in capite be amongst men (which you are better acquainted with then my self) I know not, I am sure it is the best tenure in Religion. All is ours, because we are Christs, we hold all in that tenure, if we be not Christs, nothing is ours comfortably, we are Christs and therefore all is ours.
There is the Tenure we hold all things by, because wee are Christs, whatsoever the tenure in capite bee amongst men (which you are better acquainted with then my selfe) I know not, I am sure it is the best tenure in Religion. All is ours, because wee are Christs, we hold all in that tenure, if wee be not Christs, nothing is ours comfortably, we are Christs and therefore all is ours.
Those that are not Christs 1are not the things theirs that they have, because they are not Christs? have not wicked men title to what they have?
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