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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
Sermon 33 › DOCT. That God in design to heighten the sufferings of Christ to th… › Inference 3.
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First, Though God deserted Christ, yet at the same time he powerfully supported him. His omnipotent arms were under him, though his pleased face was hid from him. He had not indeed his smiles, but he had his supportations. So (Christian) ⟨p. 458⟩just so shall it be with thee. Thy God may turn away his face, he will not pluck away his arm. When one asked of holy Mr. Baines how the case stood with his soul, he answered; Supports I have, though suavities I want. Our Father in this deals with us, as we our selves sometimes do with a Child that is stubborn and rebellious. We turn him out of doors, and bid him be gone our of our sight; and there sighs and weeps, but how ever, for the humbling of him will not presently take him into house and favour; yet we order, at least permit the servants to carry him meat and drink. Here is fatherly care, and support; though no former smiles, or manifested delights.
First, Though God deserted Christ, yet at the same time he powerfully supported him. His omnipotent arms were under him, though his pleased face was hid from him. He had not indeed his smiles, but he had his supportations. So (Christan) ⟨p. 458⟩just so shall it be with thee. Thy God may turn away his face, he will not pluck away his arm. When one asked of holy Mr. Baines how the case stood with his soul, he answered; Supports I have, though suavities I want. Our Father in this deals with us, as we our selves sometimes do with a Child that is stubborn and rebellious. We turn him out of doors, and bid him be gone our of our sight; and there sighs and weeps, but how ever, for the humbling of him will not presently take him into house and favour; yet we order, at least permit the servants to carry him meat and drink. Here is fatherly care, and support; though no former smiles, or manifested delights.
Secondly, Though God deserted Christ, yet he deserted not God. His Father forsook him, but he could not forsake his Father, but followed him with this cry, my God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?