A39669:895
The Method of Grace
The method of grace, in bringing home the eternal redemption contrived by the Father, and accomplished by the Son through the effectual application of the spirit unto God's elect, being the second part of Gospel redemption : wherein the great mystery of our union and communion with Christ is opened and applied, unbelievers invited, false pretenders convicted, every mans claim to Christ examined, and the misery of Christless persons discovered and bewailed / by John Flavell ...The method of grace, in bringing home the eternal redemption contrived by the Father, and accomplished by the Son through the effectual application of the spirit unto God's elect, being the second part of Gospel redemption : wherein the great mysterie of our union and communion with Christ is opened and applied, unbelievers invited, false pretenders convicted, every mans claim to Christ examined, and the misery of Christless persons discovered and bewailed / by John Flavell ...
London: printed by M. White for Francis Tyton, 1681
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.
First, By the spirit poured out upon him, he was prepared for and consecrated to his offices, he was anointed with the holy Ghost and with power, Acts 10. 38.
Secondly, As this precious oil runs down from Christ the head to the borders of his garments, I mean as it is shed upon believers, so it exceedingly beautifies their faces, and makes them shine with glory.
Secondly, As this precious oyl runs down from Christ the head to the borders of his garments, I mean as it is shed upon believers, so it exceedingly beautifies their faces, and makes them shine with glory.
Thirdly, It renders them apt, expedite and ready to every good work: non tar dat unctarota.
Fourthly, It kindles and maintains the flame of divine love in their souls, and like a lamp enlightens their minds in the knowledge of Spiritual things, the anointing teaches them.
Fourthly, It kindles and maintains the flame of divine love in their souls, and like a lamp inlightens their minds in the knowledge of Spiritual things, the anointing teaches them.