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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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Is it not glorious to have admittance boldly by grace,1 to go into the presence of God at all times, to be prevailer with God, faith overcomes, not only the world but God himself, it binds him with him own promise? is not faith a glorious grace that triumphs over the great God himself, binding him with his own Word and promise?
Is it not glorious to have admittance boldly by grace,1 to goe into the presence of God at all times, to be prevailer with God, faith overcomes, not onely the world but God himselfe, it bindes him with him owne promise? is not faith a glorious grace that triumphs over the great God himselfe, binding him with his owne Word and promise?
- 1Boldness with God.Boldnesse with God.
Is not love a glorious grace,1 that melts one into the likeness of Christ? beloved ⟨p. 457⟩get love, it is the only artificial worker of imitation, it melts us into the likeness of Christ it constrains, it hath a kind of holy violence in it, no water can quench it, we shall glory in sufferings, for that we love, nothing can quench that holy fire that is kindled from heaven, it is a glorious grace.
Is not love a glorious grace,1 that melts one into the likenesse of Christ? beloved ⟨p. 457⟩