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The privy key of heaven, or, Twenty arguments for closet-prayer in a select discourse…The privie key of heaven, or, Twenty arguments for closet-prayer in a select discourse…
The privy key of heaven, or, Twenty arguments for closet-prayer in a select discourse on that subject with the resolution of several considerable questions : the main objections also against closet-prayer are here answered ... with twenty special lessons ... that we are to learn by that severe rod, the pestilence that now rageth in the midst of us / by Thomas Brooks.The privie key of heaven, or, Twenty arguments for closet-prayer in a select discourse on that subject with the resolution of several considerable questions : the main objections also against closet-prayer are here answered ... with twenty special lessons ... that we are to learn by that severe rod, the pestilence that now rageth in the midst of us / by Thomas Brooks.
London : Printed for and are to be sold by John Hancock, 1665
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.
Fifthly, The End, which is twofold;
1. Subordinate, and that is the certainty of our salvation; 2. Ultimate, and that is the praise of his glory.
Sixthly, The Time how long this seal and earnest shall thus assure us, and that is till we have the complete possession of what it is an earnest. To prevent mistakes and disputes ⟨p. 231⟩about the Sealings of the Spirit on the one hand; and to support, comfort, and encourage the poor people of God on the other hand, let me briefly hint. at the Spirits special sealing times. As First Conversion times are often the Spirits sealing times. Luke 15. 22, 23. Upon the Prodigals return the fatted Calf is killed, and the best Robe is put upon his back, and the Ring is put upon his hand, and shoes on his feet. Some by the Robe understand the Royalty of Adam, others, the Righteousness of Christ. And by the Ring, some understand the pledges of Gods love, Rings being given as pledges of love: and by the Ring others understand the seal of Gods holy Spirit, men using to seal with their Rings. Among the Romans the Ring was an ensign of virtue, honour, and nobility, whereby they that wore them were distinguished from the common people. I think the main thing intended by the Robe and the Ring, is to show us, ⟨p. 232⟩that God sometimes upon the sinners conversion and returning to him, is graciously pleased to give him some choice manifestations of his gracious pleasure and goodwill, and to seal up to him his everlasting love and favour. And hence it comes to pass that some that are but babes in Christ, are