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CXLV expository sermons upon the whole 17th chapter of the Gospel according to St.…
CXLV expository sermons upon the whole 17th chapter of the Gospel according to St. John, or, Christs prayer before his passion explicated, and both practically and polemically improved by Anthony Burgess ...
London: printed by Abraham Miller for Thomas Underhill, 1656
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3. God is wonderful in protecting and defending them in the midst of their wicked Enemies; Hence Christ is said to hold these Stars in his right hand, Rev. 1.17. and the prayer of Christ must needs be heard which he instanceth in in this Chatter, They are not of the world, and the world hateth them, therefore he prayeth God would keep them, and it's wonderful to see how God hath preserved his faithful Ministers in all ages, though some have died for the Truth.
3. God is wonderful in protecting and defending them in the midst of their wicked Enemies; Hence Christ is said to hold these Stars in his right hand, Rev. 1.17. and the praier of Christ must needs be heard which he instanceth in in this Chater, They are not of the world, and the world hateth them, therefore he praieth God would keep them, and it's wonderful to see how God hath preserved his faithfull Ministers in all ages, though some have died for the Truth.
Lastly, He is with them in blessing their labours, and giving increase to their planting and watering, as Christ promised, I will be with you to the end of the world; By their labours he pulls down the Kingdom of Satan; As soon as the Apostles preached Satan began to fall like Lightning from Heaven.
Lastly, He is with them in blessing their labours, and giving encrease to their planting and watering, as Christ promised, I will be with you to the end of the world; By their labours he puls down the Kingdom of Satan; As soon as the Apostles preached Satan began to fall like Lightning from Heaven.