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Englands duty under the present gospel liberty from Revel. III, vers. 20
Englands duty under the present gospel liberty from Revel. III, vers. 20 : wherein is opened the admirable condescension and patience of Christ in waiting upon trifling and obstinate sinners, the wretched state of the unconverted, the nature of evangelical faith ..., the riches of free grace in the offers of Christ ..., the invaluable privileges of union and communion granted to all who receive him ... / by John Flavell ...Englands duty under the present gospel liberty from Revel. III, vers. 20 : wherein is opened the admirable condescension and patience of Christ in waiting upon trifling and obstinate sinners, the wretched state of the unconverted, the nature of evangelical faith ..., the riches of free grace in the offers of Christ ..., the invaluable priviledges of union and communion granted to all who receive him ... / by John Flavell ...
London: printed for Matthew Wotton, 1689
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.
And first, Hearken to the voice and call of Christ, you that are exalted by providence above your poorer neighbours; you that have your Heads, Hands and Hearts full of the World; men of trade and business; I have a few solemn questions to ask you this day.
And first, Harken to the voice and call of Christ, you that are exalted by providence above your poorer neighbours; you that have your Heads, Hands and Hearts full of the World; men of trade and business; I have a few solemn questions to ask you this day.
I. You have made many gainful bargains in your time, but what will all profit you if the agreement be not made betwixt Christ and your Souls? Christ is that treasure which only can enrich you, Matth. 13. 44. Thou art a poor and miserable wretch, whatever thou hast gained of this World, if thou have not gained Christ; thou hast heaped up guilt with thy riches, which will more torment thy Conscience hereafter than thy estate can yield thee comfort here.
2ly, You have made many assurances to secure your floating Estates, which you call Policies; but what assurance have you gotten for your Souls? Are not they exposed to eternal hazards? O impolitic man! To be so provident to secure trifles, and so negligent in securing the richest treasure.
2ly, You have made many assurances to secure your floating Estates, which you call Policies; but what assurance have you gotten for your Souls? Are not they exposed to eternal hazards? O impolitick man! To be so provident to secure trifles, and so negligent in securing the richest treasure.