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Casuistical morning-exercises the fourth volume /
Casuistical morning-exercises the fourth volume / by several ministers in and about London, preached in October, 1689.
London: printed by James Astwood for John Dunton, 1690
Sermon 5: Quest. How is Gospel-Grace the best Motive to Holiness? SERMON V.
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.
1. Election is the first, and if we are chosen in Christ Jesus, the Apostle tells us, that We are chosen in him, that we should be holy, and without blame before him; 1and if we should make our Calling and Election sure, it must be with fear and trembling. The Book of Life is with God in Heaven; thou canst not see thy Name there, but it is transcribed for thy comfort in thy Heart when thou art sanctified, and the more thou proceedest in Holiness, the more legible it will be unto thee.
2. Our Vocation is unto Holiness. Does God call any of his to come from the World and Sin unto him? As Christ called Saul, and His Sheep do hear his voice, they are called to be Saints, 1