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The covenant of Gods free grace most sweetly unfolded and comfortably applied to a…
The covenant of Gods free grace most sweetly unfolded and comfortably applied to a disquieted soul from that text of 2 Sam. 23. Ver. 5. : also a doctrinal conclusion that there is in all such who are effectually called, in-dwelling spiritual gifts [sic] and graces wrought and created in them by the Holy Ghost / by that reverend and faithful minister of Gods word, Mr. John Cotton, Teacher of the Church at Boston in New-England ; whereunto is added, A profession of faith, made by the reverend divine, Mr. John Davenport, in New-England, at his admission into one of the Churches there.The covenant of Gods free grace most sweetly unfolded and comfortably applied to a disquieted soul from that text of 2 Sam. 23. Ver. 5. : also a doctrinall conclusion that there is in all such who are effectually called, in-dwelling spirituall gifs [sic] and graces wrought and created in them by the Holy Ghost / by that reverend and faithful minister of Gods word, Mr. John Cotton, Teacher of the Church at Boston in New-England ; whereunto is added, A profession of faith, made by the reverend divine, Mr. John Davenport, in New-England, at his admission into one of the Churches there.
London: printed for John Hancock, 1645London: printed for Iohn Hancock, 1645
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.
Use 2 Secondly, we must learn to grow in the Covenant of Grace, though we should never grow great, nor rise high in this world, nor in the things thereof, we must rest satisfied in and by the Covenant of Gods grace. If David think it sufficient, so must we. What though we be neglected in the world, and find no contentment in outward things, yet this may serve to quiet the hearts of Gods children, that though they grow not much in the world, yet having a part in the Covenant of Grace, they need not to trouble themselves about any other thing that is wanting to them; this condition is a happy condition.
Ʋse 2 Secondly, we must learn to grow in the Covenant of Grace, though we should never grow great, nor rise high in this world, nor in the things thereof, we must rest satisfied in and by the Covenant of Gods grace. If David think it sufficient, so must we. What though wee be neglected in the world, and finde no contentment in outward things, yet this may serve to quiet the hearts of Gods children, that though they grow not much in the world, yet having a part in the Covenant of Grace, they need not to trouble themselves about any other thing that is wanting to them; this condition is a happy condition.
Use 3 Thirdly, it may teach every righteous Householder and Parent, to take more care to leave a good covenant to their children and servants then any thing else. If they have but this portion left to them, they shall do well, whether they grow and prosper in the things of this world or no, God hath made a Covenant with the Parents and Householders, and it shall descend upon them so far as God doth order it.
Ʋse 3 Thirdly, it may teach every righteous Housholder and Parent, to take more care to leave a good covenant to their children and servants then any thing else. If they have but this portion left to them, they shall do well, whether they grow and prosper in the things of this world or no, God hath made a Covenant with the Parents and Housholders, and it shall descend upon them so far as God doth order it.