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The Fountain of Life Opened
The fountain of life opened, or, A display of Christ in his essential and mediatorial glory wherein the impetration of our redemption by Jesus Christ is orderly unfolded as it was begun, carried on, and finished by his covenant-transaction, mysterious incarnation, solemn call and dedication ... / by John Flavell ...The fountain of life opened, or, A display of Christ in his essential and mediatorial glory wherein the impetration of our redemption by Jesus Christ is orderly unfolded as it was begun, carryed on, and finished by his covenant-transaction, mysterious incarnation, solemn call and dedication ... / by John Flavell ...
London: printed for Rob. White, 1673
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.
THE former Sermons give you an account how Christ improved every moment of his time, with busy diligence, to make himself ready for his death. He hath commended his charge to the Father. Instituted the blessed memorial of his death. Poured out his soul to God in the Garden, with respect to the grievous sufferings he should undergo. And now he ⟨p. 296⟩is ready, and waits for the coming of the enemies, being first in the field.
THE former Sermons give you an account how Christ improved every moment of his time, with busie diligence, to make himself ready for his death. He hath commended his charge to the Father. Instituted the blessed memorial of his death. Poured out his soul to God in the Garden, with respect to the grievous sufferings he should undergo. And now he ⟨p. 296⟩is ready, and waits for the coming of the enemies, being first in the field.
And think you that they were idle on their parts? No, no, their malice made them restless. They had agreed with Judas to betray him. Under his conduct a band of Soldiers are sent to apprehend him. The hour so long expected is come. For, while he yet spake, saith the text, lo Judas one of the twelve came, and with him a great multitude, with swords, and staves.
And think you that they were idle on their parts? No, no, their malice made them restless. They had agreed with Iudas to betray him. Under his conduct a band of Souldiers are sent to apprehend him. The hour so long expected is come. For, while he yet spake, saith the text, loe Judas one of the twelve came, and with him a great multitude, with swords, and staves.