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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.
Thirdly, He promiseth to crown his work with success, and bring it to a happy issue, Isai. 53.10. He shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days; and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand. He shall not begin, and not finish; he shall not shed his invaluable blood upon hazardous terms; but shall see and reap the sweet fruit thereof. As the Joyful mother forgets her pangs, when she delightfully embraces and kisses her living Child.
Thirdly, He promiseth to crown his work with success, and bring it to a happy issue, Isai. 53.10. He shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days; and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand. He shall not begin, and not finish; he shall not shed his invaluable blood upon hazardous terms; but shall see and reap the sweet fruit thereof. As the Joyfull mother forgets her pangs, when she delightfully embraces and kisses her living Child.
Fourthly, The Father promiseth to accept him in his work, though millions should eternally perish. Isai. 49.4. Surely (saith he) my work is with the Lord. And (verse 5.) I shall be glorious in the eyes of the Lord. His faith had therein respect to this compact and promise, accordingly the Father manifests the satisfaction he had in him, and in his work; even while he was about it on earth; when there came such a voice from the excellent glory saying, This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.
Fifthly, He engaged to reward him highly for his work, by exalting him to singular and supereminent glory and honour; when he should have dispatched and finished it. So you read,