A39663:1342
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.
DOCT. 1. That the dignity of Christ was openly proclaimed,1 and defended by an enemy; and that in the time of his greatest reproaches, and Sufferings.
- 1Doct. 1.
To open this mystery of providence to you, that you may not stand idly gazing upon Christs Title, as many then did: we must first consider the nature and quality of this Title. Secondly, what hand the providence of God had in this matter. Thirdly, and then draw forth the proper Uses and improvements of it.
First, To open the nature and quality of Christs Title or Inscription; let it be throughly considered and we shall find
First, That it was an extraordinary Title, varying from all examples of that kind; and directly crossing the main design and end of their own custom. For as I hinted before, the end of it was to clear the equity of their proceedings; and show the people how justly they suffered those punishments inflicted on them for such crimes.1