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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.
Secondly, Consider the great interest he hath in the Father, with whom he so intercedes. Christ is his dear Son, Col. 1.13. the beloved of his soul, Eph. 1.6. betwixt him and the Father with whom he intercedes; there is an unity not only of nature, but will; and so he always hears him. Joh. 11.42. Yea, and he said to this his dear Son, when he came first to Heaven; Ask of me, and I will give thee Psal. 2.8. moreover,
Secondly, Consider the great interest he hath in the Father, with whom he so intercedes. Christ is his dear Son, Col. 1.13. the beloved of his soul, Eph. 1.6. betwixt him and the Father with whom he intercedes; there is an unity not only of nature, but will; and so he always hears him. Ioh. 11.42. Yea, and he said to this his dear Son, when he came first to Heaven; Ask of me, and I will give thee Psal. 2.8. moreover,
Thirdly, He must needs speed in his suit, if you consider the nature of his intercession, which is Just and reasonable for the matter; urgent and continual for the manner of it: the matter of his request is most equal. What he desires is not desired gratis, or upon terms unbecoming the holiness and righteousness of God to grant. He desires no more, but what he hath deserved, ⟨p. 159⟩