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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.
Fourthly, And as a continued spring to maintain all the forementioned mercies: He prays they all may be sanctified through the word of truth, vers. 17. (i. e.) more abundantly sanctified than yet they were, by a deeper radication of gracious habits, and principles in their hearts. This is a singular mercy in it self, to have holiness spreading it self over and through their s•uls, as the light of the morning. Nothing is for it self more desirable. And it's also a singular help to their perseverance, union, and spiritual joy, which he had prayed for before; and are all advanced by their increasing Sanctification.
Fourthly, And as a continued spring to maintain all the forementioned mercies: He prays they all may be sanctified through the word of truth, vers. 17. (i. e.) more abundantly sanctified than yet they were, by a deeper radication of gratious habits, and principles in their hearts. This is a singular mercy in it self, to have holiness spreading it self over and through their s•uls, as the light of the morning. Nothing is for it self more desirable. And it's also a singular help to their perseverance, union, and spiritual joy, which he had prayed for before; and are all advanced by their increasing Sanctification.
Fifthly, Lastly, As the complement and perfection of all desirable mercies, he prays that they may be with him, where he is to behold his glory, vers. 24. This is their best and ultimate privilege they are capable of. The end of his coming down from Heaven, and returning thither again. All runs into this to bring many Sons and daughters unto glory. You see Christ asks no trifles, no small things for his people. No mercies, but the best that both worlds afford will suffice him on their behalf.
Fifthly, Lastly, As the complement and perfection of all desireable mercies, he prays that they may be with him, where he is to behold his glory, vers. 24. This is their best and ultimate priviledge they are capable of. The end of his coming down from Heaven, and returning thither again. All runs into this to bring many Sons and daughters unto glory. You see Christ asks no trifles, no small things for his people. No mercies, but the best that both worlds afford will suffice him on their behalf.