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A sermon preached
A sermon preached by the late eminent Mr. Steph. Charnock on 2 Cor. V. XIX.
London: printed by Thomas Milbourn for J.K., 1680
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.
We could plead nothing of our own Deserts; unless Perversity, Peevishness, Disloyalty, Weakness, and Wilfulness, could pass for Desert: Then, indeed, we had been unconceivable Meritors.
But seeing we could not merit it, nor contract Peace of our selves: How great therefore, is the Depth of that Wisdom? And, How is that Goodness to be adored, that found out a Refuge, when Heaven and Earth were at War?
But seeing we could not merit it, nor contract Peace of our selves: How great therefore, is the Depth of that VVisdom? And, How is that Goodness to be adored, that found out a Refuge, when Heaven and Earth were at War?
There is no Sinner, but is born the Object of the Curses of the Law, and the Scorn of the Malicious Devil. Jesus Christ was sent to pacify the Law, and slay Satan our Enemy.
There is no Sinner, but is born the Object of the Curses of the Law, and the Scorn of the Malicious Devil. Jesus Christ was sent to pacifie the Law, and slay Satan our Enemy.
The Angels glorify God for this Peace; and, Shall we be out-stripped by those Beings, that are less concerned? God was Appeased through Christ; and through Him we should offer up