the Cause cannot be removed into another Court. Page 29
If removed from Heaven, we have no Advocate on Earth. Page 30
In pleading, Christ observes these Rules.
1. He granteth what is charged on us. ib.
2. He pleads his own goodness for us. Page 32
He payeth all our debt down. Page 33
All mouths stopped, who would not have the sinner delivered. Page 34
Christ requires a Verdict in order to our deliverance. ⟨image 8⟩ib.
The sinner is delivered, God contented, Satan confounded, and Christ applauded. Page 35
II. How Christ manages his Office of an Advocate against the Adversary, by Argument. ib.
1. He pleads the pleasure of his Father, in his Merits. Page 37
Satan rebuked for finding fault therewith. Page 38
2. He pleads God's Interest in his People. Page 39
Haman's mishap in being engaged against the King's Queen: NB. Page 40
It seems a weak Plea, because of Man's unworthiness: But it's a strong Plea, because of God's worthiness. Page 41
The Elect are bound to God, by a seven-fold cord. Page 42, 43
The weight of the Plea weighed. Page 44
3. Christ pleads his own Interest in them. Page 45
A Parallel between Cattle, in a Pound, and Christ's own Sheep. Page 46
Six weighty Reasons in this Plea. Page 47
1. They are Christ's own. ib.
2. They cost him dear. ib.
3. He hath made them near to himself. Page 48
They are his Spouse, his Love, his Dove: They are Members of his Body. Page 49
A Man cannot spare a Hand, a Foot, a Finger. Page 50
Nor can Christ spare any Member. Page 51
⟨image 8⟩4. Christ pleads his right in Heaven, to give it to whom he will. ib.
Christ will: Satan will not: Christ's Will stands. Page 52
5. Christ pleads Satan's enmity against the godly. Page 53
Satan is the Cause of the Crimes he accuses us of. Page 55
A Simile of a weak witted Child. ib.
6. Christ can plead those sins of Saints, for them, for which Satan would have them damned. Page 58
Eight Considerations to clear that. Page 60, 61
Seven more Considerations to the same end. Page 62, 63
Men care most for Children that are infirm. ib.
A Father offended, hath been appeased, by a Brother turning Advocate. Page 64
Third Head, To show, who have Christ for an Advocate: Wherein are three things contained. Page 65
I. This Office of Advocate, differs from that of a Priest. ib.
1. They differ in Name. ib.
2. They differ in Nature. Page 66
3. They differ as to their Extent. ib.
4.
the Cause cannot be removed into another Court. Page 29
If removed from Heaven, we have no Advocate on Earth. Page 30
In pleading, Christ observes these Rules.
1. He granteth what is charged on us. ib.
2. He pleads his own goodness for us. Page 32
He payeth all our debt down. Page 33
All mouths stopped, who would not have the sinner delivered. Page 34
Christ requires a Verdict in order to our deliverance. ⟨image 8⟩ib.
The sinner is delivered, God contented, Satan confounded, and Christ applauded. Page 35
II. How Christ manages his Office of an Advocate against the Adversary, by Argument. ib.
1. He pleads the pleasure of his Father, in his Merits. Page 37
Satan rebuked for finding fault therewith. Page 38
2. He pleads God's Interest in his People. Page 39
Haman's mishap in being ingaged against the King's Queen: NB. Page 40
It seems a weak Plea, because of Man's unworthiness: But it's a strong Plea, because of God's worthiness. Page 41
The Elect are bound to God, by a seven-fold cord. Page 42, 43
The weight of the Plea weighed. Page 44
3. Christ pleads his own Interest in them. Page 45
A Parallel between Cattel, in a Pound, and Christ's own Sheep. Page 46
Six weighty Reasons in this Plea. Page 47
1. They are Christ's own. ib.
2. They cost him dear. ib.
3. He hath made them near to himself. Page 48
They are his Spouse, his Love, his Dove: They are Members of his Body. Page 49
A Man cannot spare a Hand, a Foot, a Finger. Page 50
Nor can Christ spare any Member. Page 51
⟨image 8⟩4. Christ pleads his right in Heaven, to give it to whom he will. ib.
Christ will: Satan will not: Christ's Will stands. Page 52
5. Christ pleads Satan's enmity against the godly. Page 53
Satan is the Cause of the Crimes he accuses us of. Page 55
A Simile of a weak witted Child. ib.
6. Christ can plead those sins of Saints, for them, for which Satan would have them damned. Page 58
Eight Considerations to clear that. Page 60, 61
Seven more Considerations to the same end. Page 62, 63
Men care most for Children that are infirm. ib.
A Father offended, hath been appeased, by a Brother turning Advocate. Page 64
Third Head, To shew, who have Christ for an Advocate: Wherein are three things contained. Page 65
I. This Office of Advocate, differs from that of a Priest. ib.
1. They differ in Name. ib.
2. They differ in Nature. Page 66
3. They differ as to their Extent. ib.
4.