A39663:1465
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.
In this point we have these three things to open Doctrinally. First, the burden of sufferings, and provocations that Jesus Christ was oppressed with.
Secondly, the meekness, and admirable patience with which he supported that burden. Thirdly, the causes and grounds of that perfect patience which he then exercised.
Secondly, the meekness, and admirable patience with which he supported that burden. Thirdly, the causes and grounds of that perfect patience which he then exerc•sed.
First, The burden of sufferings and provocations which Christ §1supported was very great. For on him met all sorts and kinds of trouble at once, and those in their highest degrees and fullest strength. Troubles in his soul, and these were the soul of his troubles. His soul was laden with Spiritual horrors and troubles as deep as it could swim, Mar. 14.33. He began to be sore amazed and very heavy. The wrath of an infinite dreadful God beat him down to the dust. His body full of pain and exquisite tortures in every part. Not a member or sense but was the •eat and subject of torment.