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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.
3. That the Glory of God be the supreme End of all our Actions. This Qualification must adhere not only to necessary Duties, but to our natural and civil Actions. Our light must so shine before men, that they may see our good works, 1and glorify our Father which is in Heaven. Whether we eat or drink, or whatsoever we do, all must be done in a regular, and due proportion to the Glory of God. A general Designation of this is absolutely requisite,2 and the renewing of our intentions actually in matters of moment. For He being the sole Author of our Lives and Happiness,3 we cannot without extreme ingratitude and disobedience, neglect to glorify Him in our Bodies and Spirits which are his.
3. That the Glory of God be the supreme End of all our Actions. This Qualification must adhere not only to necessary Duties, but to our natural and civil Actions. Our light must so shine before men, that they may see our good works, 1and glorifie our Father which is in Heaven. Whether we eat or drink, or whatsoever we do, all must be done in a regular, and due proportion to the Glory of God. A general Designation of this is absolutely requisite,2 and the renewing of our intentions actually in matters of moment. For He being the sole Author of our Lives and Happiness,3 we cannot without extream ingratitude and disobedience, neglect to glorifie Him in our Bodies and Spirits which are his.