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The harmony of the divine attributes in the contrivance and accomplishment of man's redemption…
The harmony of the divine attributes in the contrivance and accomplishment of man's redemption by the Lord Jesus Christ, or, Discourses wherein is showed how the wisdom, mercy, justice, holiness, power, and truth of God are glorified in that great and blessed work / by William Bates.The harmony of the divine attributes in the contrivance and accomplishment of man's redemption by the Lord Jesus Christ, or, Discourses wherein is shewed how the wisdom, mercy, justice, holiness, power, and truth of God are glorified in that great and blessed work / by William Bates.
London: printed by J. Darby for Nathaniel Ranew and Jonathan Robinson and Brabazon Aylmer, 1674
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.
Is it not the highest Reason to believe the discovery that God hath made of Himself, and his Decrees? ⟨p. 135⟩For he perfectly knows his own Nature and Will; and 'tis impossible He should deceive us: This Natural Principle is the Foundation of Faith. When God speaks, it becomes Man to hear with Silence and Submission. His naked Word is as certain as a Demonstration.
And is it not most reasonable to believe, that the Deity cannot be fully understood by us? The Sun may more easily be included in a spark of Fire, than the infinite Perfections of God be comprehended by a finite Mind. The Angels who dwell so near the Fountain of Light,1 cover their faces in a holy Confusion, not being able to comprehend Him. How much less can Man in this earthly state, distant from God, and oppressed with a burden of Flesh. Now from hence it follows;
And is it not most reasonable to believe, that the Deity cannot be fully understood by us? The Sun may more easily be included in a spark of Fire, than the infinite Perfections of God be comprehended by a finite Mind. The Angels who dwell so near the Fountain of Light,1 cover their faces in a holy Confusion, not being able to comprehend Him. How much less can Man in this earthly state, distant from God, and opprest with a burthen of Flesh. Now from hence it follows;