A39663:1561
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. 3. That to forgive enemies,1 and beg forgiveness for them, is the true character and property of the Christian spirit.
- 1Doct. 3.
Thus did Christ, Father, forgive them. And thus did Stephen in imitation of Christ. Act. 7.59, 60. And they stoned Stephen calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit: and he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. This suits with the rule of Christ, Matth. 5.44, 45. But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you and persecute you: That ye may be the children of God your Father which is in Heaven.
Thus did Christ, Father, forgive them. And thus did Stephen in imitation of Christ. Act. 7.59, 60. And they stoned Stephen calling upon God, and saying, Lord Iesus, receive my spirit: and he kneeled down, and cryed with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. This suits with the rule of Christ, Matth. 5.44, 45. But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which d•spightfully use you and persecute you: That ye may be the children of God your Father which is in Heaven.