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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.
'Tis true, the Grace that is given to Believers, in its own nature is a perishing quality, as that which was bestowed on Adam. Non only the slight superficial tincture in hypocrites will wear off, but that deep impression of sanctifying Grace in true Believers, if it be not renewed, would soon be defaced. But God hath promised to put his Spirit into their hearts, and to cause them to walk in his Statutes, and they shall keep his Commandments. 1He is a living reigning Principle in them, to which all their faculties are subordinate. The Spirit infused Grace at first, and enlivens it daily: he confirms their Faith, inflames their Love, encourages their Obedience, and refreshes in their minds the Idea's of that glory which is invisible and future. In short, his influence cherishes the blessed beginnings of the spiritual Life. So that sincere Grace though weak in its degree, yet 'tis in a state of progress, till it come to perfection. The Waters of the Spirit have a cleansing virtue upon Believers, ⟨p. 197⟩till every spot be taken away, and their purified Souls ascend to Heaven.
'Tis true, the Grace that is given to Believers, in its own nature is a perishing quality, as that which was bestowed on Adam. Non only the slight superficial tincture in hypocrites will wear off, but that deep impression of sanctifying Grace in true Believers, if it be not renewed, would soon be defaced. But God hath promised to put his Spirit into their hearts, and to cause them to walk in his Statutes, and they shall keep his Commandments. 1He is a living reigning Principle in them, to which all their faculties are subordinate. The Spirit infused Grace at first, and enlivens it daily: he confirms their Faith, inflames their Love, encourages their Obedience, and refreshes in their minds the Idea's of that glory which is invisible and future. In short, his influence cherishes the blessed beginnings of the spiritual Life. So that sincere Grace though weak in its degree, yet 'tis in a state of progress, til it come to perfection. The Waters of the Spirit have a cleansing vertue upon Believers, ⟨p. 197⟩till every spot be taken away, and their purified Souls ascend to Heaven.