CXLV expository sermons upon the whole 17th chapter of the Gospel according to St.…

2. This freeness is aggravated, if comparatively considered, for it's the grace of God that makes some to believe, and leaveth others in their natural corruption. The Apostle considered this discriminating love of God to Jacob and Esau, Rom. 9. before they had done either good or evil: Oh then sit and admire the depth of grace, the unsearchable riches of grace! for what art thou to so many learned and noble men in the world, to so many of thy own kindred and family that God hath past by, yet took compassion on thee? Didst thou not lie equally in the same mass of corruption and bondage to all sin?

3. There is the Eternity of this love, it was before the beginning of the world: So that we cannot imagine any moment of time, wherein Gods thoughts were not upon thee.

Lastly, The unchangeableness of this love, for the Counsels of God and his purpose are immutable, There is no change or shadow of change in him, and therefore if once loved, always loved; he predestinated thee before the world, called thee out of the world, justifieth thee in the world, and will glorify thee after the world.

Lastly, The unchangeablenesse of this love, for the Councels of God and his purpose are immutable, There is no change or shadow of change in him, and therefore if once loved, alwayes loved; he predestinated thee before the world, called thee out of the world, justifieth thee in the world, and will glorifie thee after the world.