A39663:483
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.
Having in the former Discourses shown you the solemn preparations both on the Fathers part, and on the Sons part, for the blessed design of reconciling us by the Meritorious mediation of Christ: and given you a general prospect of that his mediation in the former Sermon, method now requires, that I proceed to show how he executes this his mediation, in the discharge of his blessed offices of Prophet, Priest and King.
HAving in the former Discourses shewn you the solemn preparations both on the Fathers part, and on the Sons part, for the blessed design of reconciling us by the Meritorious mediation of Christ: and given you a general prospect of that his mediation in the former Sermon, method now requires, that I proceed to shew how he executes this his mediation, in the discharge of his blessed offices of Prophet, Priest and King.
His Prophetical office consists of two parts, one External, consisting in a true and full Revelation of the will of God to Men; according to that John 17.6. I have manifested thy name to the men thou gavest me. The other in illuminating the mind, and opening the Heart to receive and embrace that Doctrine. The ⟨p. 97⟩first part is contained in the words before us. A Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up, &c.
His Prophetical office consists of two parts, one External, consisting in a true and full Revelation of the will of God to Men; according to that Iohn 17.6. I have manifested thy name to the men thou gavest me. The other in illuminating the mind, and opening the Heart to receive and embrace that Doctrine. The ⟨p. 97⟩first part is contained in the words before us. A Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up, &c.