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The Covenant of Grace
The covenant of grace discovering the great work of a sinners reconciliation to God / by John Cotton ... ; whereunto are added Certain queries tending to accommodation [sic] between the Presbyterian and Congregational churches ; also a discussion of the civill magistrates power in matters of religion ; by the same author.The covenant of grace discovering the great work of a sinners reconciliation to God / by John Cotton ... ; whereunto are added Certain queries tending to accommodadation [sic] between the Presbyterian and Congregationall churches ; also a discussion of the civill magistrates power in matters of religion ; by the same author.
London: printed by M.S. for Francis Eglesfield and John Allen, 1655
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2 So affected with it, that he despiseth all other things in comparison of it; so as that he cometh to resolve for ⟨p. 91⟩his part never to forgo him; and hath so much confidence in God, that he saith with Haman, Whom will the King delight to honour more than my self? and this illumination he taketh to be a strong and effectual Conversion unto the Lord.
2 So affected with it, that he despiseth all other things in comparison of it; so as that he cometh to resolve for ⟨p. 91⟩his part never to forgoe him; and hath so much confidence in God, that he saith with Haman, Whom will the King delight to honour more than my selfe? and this illumination he taketh to be a strong and effectuall Conversion unto the Lord.
3 The Promises have a work of conviction, if any man refuse or despise them, they leave him unexcusable, Pro. 1.24,25,26, &c. Thus is their blood justly upon their own head, that refuse and despise the Promises, and they aggravate their condemnation another day; and to this end the Apostle maketh use of a precious Promise of God, Acts 13.38,39,40,41. A strange application of such a gracious Promise; a sign, there is a power in the Promises, even unto this end.
3 The Promises have a worke of conviction, if any man refuse or despise them, they leave him unexcusable, Pro. 1.24,25,26, &c. Thus is their blood justly upon their owne head, that refuse and despise the Promises, and they aggravate their condemnation another day; and to this end the Apostle maketh use of a pretious Promise of God,