2 That Christ requires nothing but to come to him.
3 Several Rules to be observed in in right coming to Christ.
4 Means to draw Souls to Christ.
5 That in coming to Christ God would have us have respect to our selves.
6 That there is No REST for souls out of Christ; And the Reasons therefore; with some conclusions from it.
THIRDLY, There is showed.1 The Rest Believers have from sin2 The deliverance from the Law by Christ is, 1 Privatively, 2 Positively.3 The Rest Believers have from the Burden of the Law by coming to Christ.4 How Christ gives Rest from the Burden of Legal performances.5 How Christ gives Rest from the Burden of Corruption; wherein is showed how Sanctification and Holiness comes from Christ only. And encouragements to come to Christ for Holiness.6 How Christ gives Rest from outward Afflictions.7 Some Directions how to get Rest from Christ in Spiritual desertions.
By JEREMIAH BURROUGHS, Preacher of the Gospel at Stepney and Cripple-Gate, London.
London, Printed by Peter Cole, Printer and Book-seller, and are to be Sold at the Sign of the Printing-Press in Cornhill, near the Royal Exchange. 1659.
CHRIST Inviting SINNERS To come to Him for REST.Wherein is shewed, FIRST.1 The Burden of Sin.2 The Burden of the Law.3 The Burden of Legal performances with the Misery of those that are under them.4 The Burden of Corruption.5 The Burden of Outward Affliction.SECONDLY, Christ Greciously offers to them that come to him, REST from al those Burdens. Wherein is shewed1 What it is to come to Christ.2 That Christ requires nothing but to come to him.3 Several Rules to be observed in in right coming to Christ.4 Means to draw Souls to Christ.5 That in coming to Christ God would have us have respect to our selves.6 That there is No REST for souls out of Christ; And the Reasons therefore; with some conclusions from it.THIRDLY, There is shewed.1 The Rest Believers have from sin2 The deliverance from the Law by Christ is, 1 Privatively, 2 Positively.3 The Rest Believers have from the Burden of the Law by coming to Christ.4 How Christ gives Rest from the Burden of Legal performances.5 How Christ gives Rest from the Burden of Corruption; wherein is shewed how Sanctification and Holiness comes from Christ only. And encouragments to come to Christ for Holiness.6 How Christ gives Rest from outward Afflictions.7 Some Directions how to get Rest from Christ in Spiritual desertions.By JEREMIAH BURROUGHS, Preacher of the Gospel at Stepny and Cripple-Gate, London.London, Printed by Peter Cole, Printer and Book-seller, and are to be Sold at the Sign of the Printing-Press in Cornhill, near the Royall Exchange. 1659.
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Christ inviting sinners to come to him for rest
Christ inviting sinners to come to him for rest by Jeremiah Burroughs.Christ inviting sinners to come to him for rest by Jeremiah Burroughes.
Jeremiah Burroughs 1599–1646London: printed by Peter Cole, 1659
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1 Gospel Reconciliation, Or Christs Trumpet of Peace to the World. Wherein is Opened Gods exceeding willingness to be Reconciled to Man; And Gods sending his Ambassadors to that End From 2 Cor. 5.19, 20, 21.
1 Gospel Reconciliation, Or Christs Trumpet of Peace to the World. Wherein is Opened Gods exceeding willingness to be Reconciled to Man; And Gods sending his Embassadors to that End From 2 Cor. 5.19, 20, 21.
2 The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment, on Phil. 4.11. Wherein is showed, 1 What Contentment is. 2 It is an Holy art and Mystery. 3 The Excellencies of it. 4 The Evil of the contrary sin of Murmuring, and the Aggravations of it.
2 The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment, on Phil. 4.11. Wherein is shewed, 1 What Contentment is. 2 It is an Holy art and Mystery. 3 The Excellencies of it. 4 The Evil of the contrary sin of Murmuring, and the Aggravations of it.
3 Gospel-Worship, on Levit. 10.3. Wherein is showed, 1 The right manner of the Worship of God in General; And particularly, In hearing the Word, Receiving the Lords supper, & prayer.
3 Gospel-Worship, on Levit. 10.3. Wherein is shewed, 1 The right manner of the Worship of God in General; And particularly, In hearing the Word, Receiving the Lords supper, & prayer.
4 Gospel-Conversation, on Phil. 1 17 Wherein is showed, 1 That the Conversations of Believers must be above what could be by the Light of Nature 2 Beyond those that lived under the Law. 3 And suitable to what Truths the Gospel holds forth To which is added, The Misery of those Men that have their Portion in this Life only, on Psal. 17.14.
4 Gospel-Conversation, on Phil. 1 17 Wherein is shewed, 1 That the Conversations of Beleevers must be above what could be by the Light of Nature 2 Beyond those that lived under the Law. 3 And sutable to what Truths the Gospel holds forth To which is added, The Misery of those Men that have their Portion in this Life only, on Psal. 17.14.
5 A Treatise of Earthly-mindedness: Wherein is showed, 1 What Earthly-mindedness is, 2. The great Evil thereof, on Phil. 3. part of he 19. vers. Also to the same Book is joined, A Treatise of Heavenly-mindedness, and walking with God, on Gen. 5.24. and on Phil. 3▪ 20.
5 A Treatise of Earthly-mindedness: Wherein is shewed, 1 What Earthly-mindedness is, 2. The great Evil thereof, on Phil. 3. part of he 19. vers. Also to the same Book is joyned, A Treatise of Heavenly-mindedness, and walking with God, on Gen. 5.24. and on Phil. 3▪ 20.
