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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 knowledge of the mind is compared to the eye of the body,1 knowledge and faith is compa•ed to seeing, and beholding, for many reasons.
The knowledge of the minde is compared to the eye of the body,1 knowledge and faith is compa•ed to seeing, and beholding, for many reasons.
- 1Faith compared to sight.
First, because sight is §1the most glorious,1 and noble sense, it is the highest in situation, and the quickest in apprehension, for in a moment, presently sight apprehends its object in the highest heavens, so it is with faith, it is the most noble sight of all, and it is quick as sight is, for faith is that Eagle in the cloud, it breaks through all, and sees in a ⟨p. 302⟩moment Christ in heaven, it looks backward, and sees Christ upon the cross it looks forward, and seeeth Christ to come in glory, faith is so quick a grace, that it presents things past, things above, things to come, and all in a moment, so quick is this Eagle-eye of Faith.
First, because sight is §1the most g•orious,1