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A supplement to The Morning-exercise at Cripple-Gate, or, Several more cases of conscience practically…
A supplement to The Morning-exercise at Cripple-Gate, or, Several more cases of conscience practically resolved by sundry ministers
London: printed for Thomas Cockerill, 1676
Sermon 4: Now is the time. OR, Instructions for the present improving the season of Grace. Serm. IV.
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.
But as the Gospel must be received, so it may be received unprofitably, ineffectually, and in vain. And for the opening of this, the Gospel may be said to be received in vain in two respects,
I. In regard of the manner of receiving.
II. In regard of the Event, or the Issue of receiving it.
First, It is received in vain in regard of the manner of receiving it.
And that is, When we receive the Gospel; but not with an Empty hand. When the grace of the Gospel is not so received, as to be empty of the the opinion of our own works and righteousness: This is a vain empty reception; for the Rich are sent Empty away.