A40370:593
Of free justification
Of free justification by Christ written first in Latin by John Fox, author of the Book of martyrs, against Osorius, &c. and now translated into English, for the benefit of those who love their own souls, and would not be mistaken in so great a point.Of free justification by Christ written first in Latine by John Fox, author of the Book of martyrs, against Osorius, &c. and now translated into English, for the benefit of those who love their own souls, and would not be mistaken in so great a point.
London: printed for Tho. Parkhurst, 1694
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.
Moreover, let us search into all the People of the Old Testament, and their Actions. Whereas the Law was given them by Moses, do we suppose that they were utterly separated from Divine grace? Though the Messiah was not yet come, yet the Faith of the Messiah, the Calling and Election of God was not wanting to them; Amongst whom also there appeared many evident instances of Divine grace, who also being adorned with all kind of Virtues, thought no less of themselves, than the Catholics of our time: And yet, what says the word of God concerning 1them? Moses gave you the Law, and none of you all keep the Law.
Moreover, let us search into all the People of the Old Testament, and their Actions. Whereas the Law was given them by Moses, do we suppose that they were utterly separated from Divine grace? Though the Messias was not yet come, yet the Faith of the Messias, the Calling and Election of God was not wanting to them; Amongst whom also there appeared many evident instances of Divine grace, who also being adorned with all kind of Vertues, thought no less of themselves, than the Catholicks of our time: And yet, what says the word of God concerning 1them? Moses gave you the Law, and none of you all keep the Law.
But it may be objected, so great a power and abundance of Heavenly grace, had not yet shined forth in these days, as afterwards the Messiah brought with him at his coming. I hear what you say, but what do you infer from this? Do such Men think, that by the help of this grace, they can do that, which the others could not do; that is, that by living Holily, they can attain unto all things that are requisite unto Righteousness, or perfect Obedience of the Law? But suppose it be so, as Christ then objected to the Pharisees: Did not Moses give you the Law, &c?