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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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Therefore it is compared to fire,1 in diverse respects, for, first, Fire it is of a working nature,2 it is the instrument of nature, if we had not fire, what could we work? all Fabrics and all things, are done by Fire, especially metals, they are framed, and made malleable by fire. So the Holy Ghost, it is a working thing and softeneth the heart, and makes us malleable, it makes us fit for the impression of all good.
Therefore it is compared to fire,1 in diverse respects, for, first, Fire it is of a working nature,2 it is the instrument of nature, if we had not fire, what could we worke? all Fabrickes and all things, are done by Fire, especially mettalls, they are framed, and made mallyable by fire. So the Holy Ghost, it is a working thing and softneth the heart, and makes us mallyable, it makes us fit for the impression of all good.
- 1The spirit compared to fire.
- 21. It is active.
Secondly Fire, again,1 though bodies be dark, it makes them lightsome like it self, Iron is a dark body, but if the fire penetrate it, it makes it lightsome: We are dark creatures of our ⟨p. 66⟩selves, if we have the Spirit it makes us light.
Secondly Fire, againe,