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The work of Jesus Christ as an advocate clearly explained and largely improved for…
The work of Jesus Christ as an advocate clearly explained and largely improved for the benefit of all believers ... / by John Bunyan, author of The pilgrims progress.
London: printed for Dorman Newman, 1688
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.
Obj. But some may object, That what has been said, as to discovering for whom Christ is an Advocate, has been too general, and therefore would have we come more to particulars, else they can get no Comfort.
Ans. Well, inquiring Soul, so I will; and therefore hearken to what I say.
Ans. Well, inquiring Soul, so I will; and therefore harken to what I say.
First, Wouldest thou know whether Christ is thine Advocate or no? I ask, Hast thou entertained him so to be? When men have Suits of Law depending, in any of the King's Courts above, they entertain their Attorney, or Advocate to plead their Cause, and so he pleads for them.
First, Wouldest thou know whether Christ is thine Advocate or no? I ask, Hast thou entertain'd him so to be? When men have Sutes of Law depending, in any of the King's Courts above, they entertain their Attorney, or Advocate to plead their Cause, and so he pleads for them.
I say hast thou entertained Jesus Christ for thy Lawyer to plead thy Cause? Plead my Cause, O God, said David,