A27064:1473
Universal redemption of mankind, by the Lord Jesus Christ stated and cleared by the…
Universal redemption of mankind, by the Lord Jesus Christ stated and cleared by the late learned Mr. Richard Barter [sic] ; whereunto is added a short account of Special redemption, by the same author.
London: printed for John Salusbury, 1694
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.
Prop. XV. It belongeth to Christ in drawing men towards Salvation by his Rectorship, to reveal-oft times some of the forementioned Gospel Truths by way of preparation, and to draw men nearer him, before he reveal the full substance of his Covenant, or fully promulgate his Law. As the Sun sendeth forth some light before it appeareth it self at its rising, which light yet comes from the same Sun: So doth the Gospel oft-times.
Prop. XVI. Those that have the forementioned truths revealed to them with hearing the Gospel, are bound in all reason for the safety of their Souls, to use all possible diligence to make a fuller discovery; which is not likely that any Indians or others have done: Had they been as diligent in improving the truth received till they had been civilized, and then in sending to all others for information where there was a probability of receiving information even ⟨p. 471⟩as men are diligent in trading tedious Voyages for Merchandise and Worldly Gain, it's like there is no Nation under Heaven but might have had the Gospel ere now.
Prop. XVI. Those that have the forementioned truths revealed to them with hearing the Gospel, are bound in all reason for the safety of their Souls, to use all possible diligence to make a fuller discovery; which is not likely that any Indians or others have done: Had they been as diligent in improving the truth received till they had been civilized, and then in sending to all others for information where there was a probability of receiving information even ⟨p. 471⟩as men are diligent in trading tedious Voyages for Merchandize and Worldly Gain, it's like there is no Nation under Heaven but might have had the Gospel ere now.