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The riches of mercy In two treatisesThe riches of mercie In two treatises
The riches of mercy In two treatises: 1 Lydia's conversion. 2. A rescue from death. By the late learned, and reverend divine, Richard Sibbs, Doctor in Divinity. Published by the authors own appointment, and subscribed with his own hand to prevent imperfect copies.The riches of mercie In two treatises: 1 Lydia's conversion. 2. A rescue from death. By the late learned, and reverend divine, Richard Sibbs, Doctor in Divinitie. Published by the authors own appointment, and subscribed with his owne hand to prevent imperfect copies.
London: printed by John for Francis Eglesfeild, 1638London: printed by Iohn for Francis Eglesfeild, 1638
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.
1It is a duty as I said before fit for Angels, fit? nay it is performed by them: For it is all the work they do, it is the only work that was religious, that Adam did in Paradise, and that we shall do in heaven with God, therefore we are never more in Heaven, then when we take all occasions of blessing, and praising God, we are never in a more happy estate.
1It is a duty as I said before fit for Angels, fit? nay it is performed by them: For it is all the worke they doe, it is the onely worke that was religious, that Adam did in Paradise, and that we shall doe in heaven with God, therefore we are never more in Heaven, then when we take all occasions of blessing, and praising God, wee are never in a more happie estate.
- 1Praise a duty fit for Angels.Prayse a duty fit for Angels.
It is a duty therefore we should aim at, and the ⟨p. 109⟩rather, because it is the fruit,1 and end of all other duties whatsoever; what is the end of all the good we do, but to show our thankfulness to God? the end of our fruitfulness in our place, that others may take occasion to glorify God. 2What is the end of our hearing? To get knowledge, and grace, that we may be the better able to praise God, in our mouths, and in our lives. What is the end of receiving the sacrament?3 nay, what is the duty it self? a thanksgiving? what is the end of prayer? to beg graces, and strength that so we may carry our