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The excellency of the Gospel above the law Wherein the liberty of the sons…The excellencie of the Gospell above the law Wherein the liberty of the sonnes…
The excellency of the Gospel above the law Wherein the liberty of the sons of God is showed. With the image of their graces here, and glory hereafter. Which affords much comfort and great encouragement, to all such as begin timely, and continue constantly in the ways of God. By R. Sibbs, D.D. Mr. of Katherin Hall Cambridge, and preacher of Gray's-Inn, London. Begun in his life time, and published by T.G. and P.N.The excellencie of the Gospell above the law Wherein the liberty of the sonnes of God is shewed. With the image of their graces here, and glory hereafter. Which affords much comfort and great incouragement, to all such as begin timely, and continue constantly in the wayes of God. By R. Sibbs, D.D. Mr. of Katherin Hall Cambridge, and preacher of Grayes-Inne, London. Begun in his life time, and published by T.G. and P.N.
London: printed by Tho. Cotes and John Dawson, 1639
Excellency of the GOSPEL above the LAW. › PartExcellency of the GOSPEL above the LAVV. › Part
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The several attributes of God shine upon several occasions,1 they have as it were several theatres whereon to discover their ⟨p. 239⟩glory. In Creation there was power most of all, in governing the world, wise providence; In hell, justice in punishing sinners. But now to man in a lapsed estate, what attribute shines most, and is most glorious? Oh it is mercy, and free grace. If grace and mercy were hid,2 our state being as it is, since the fall, what were all other attributes but matter of terror? to think of the wisdom, and power, and justice of God, would add aggravations, he is the more wise, and powerful to take revenge on us, &c. grace is the glorious attribute, whereby God doth as it were set himself to triumph ⟨p. 240⟩over the greatest ill that can be over sin, that that is worse than the devil himself, cannot prevail over his grace: There is a greater height, and depth, and breadth, there are greater dimensions, in love and mercy in Christ, then there is in our sins, and miseries, and all this is gloriously discovered in the gospel.
The severall attributes of God shine upon severall occasions,1 they have as it were severall theaters whereon to discover their ⟨p. 239⟩glory. In Creation there was power most of all, in governing the world, wise providence; In hell, justice in punishing sinners. But now to man in a lapsed estate, what attribute shines most, and is most glorious? Oh it is mercy, and free grace. If grace and mercy were hid,2 our state being as it is, since the fall, what were all other attributes but matter of terrour? to thinke of the wisedome, and power, and justice of God, would adde aggravations, hee is the more wise, and powerfull to take revenge on us, &c. grace is the glorious attribute, whereby God doth as it were set himselfe to triumph