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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.
Object. But some may say, If I could but establish my self in this Covenant, I might receive some benefit and inward comfort from it, but my heart is unsettled every day.
Object. But some may say, If I could but establish my self in this Covenant, I might receive some benefit and inward comfort from it, but my heart is unsetled every day.
Answ. Consider with your selves, that though your corruptions appear, and grace runs low with you, though you be but temporary, and things with you continually ebbing and flowing, yet Gods Covenant is sure and unchangeable, and always continues the same: I am JEHOVAH, saith the Lord, I change not, therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed, Mal. 3.6.
Answ. Consider with your selves, that though your corruptions appeare, and grace runs low with you, though you be but temporary, and things with you continually ebbing and flowing, yet Gods Covenant is sure and unchangeable, and alwayes continues the same: I am JEHOVAH, saith the Lord, I change not, therefore yee sons of Jacob are not consumed, Mal. 3.6.
Object. If I could lay hold on this Covenant, then I might have some comfort in it, but all my hope is built upon a sandy foundation.