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A word to sinners, and a word to saints The former tending to the…
A word to sinners, and a word to saints The former tending to the awakening the consciences of secure sinners, unto a lively sense and apprehension of the dreadful condition they are in, so long as they live in their natural and unregenerate estate. The latter tending to the directing and persuading of the godly and regenerate unto several singular duties. As also a word to householders stirring them up to the good old way of serving God in and with their families, from Joshua's resolution, Josh. 24. 15. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Set forth especially for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of St. Sepulchres Parish, London by Tho. Gouge, late pastor thereof.A word to sinners, and a word to saints The former tending to the awakening the consciences of secure sinners, unto a lively sense and apprehension of the dreadfull condition they are in, so long as they live in their natural and unregenerate estate. The latter tending to the directing and perswading of the godly and regenerate unto several singular duties. As also a word to housholders stirring them up to the good old way of serving God in and with their families, from Joshuah's resolution, Josh. 24. 15. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Set forth especially for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of St. Sepulchres Parish, London by Tho. Gouge, late pastor thereof.
London: printed for George Sawbridge, 1668
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Christ may be said to make intercession for us two ways, 1. By a continual presenting of himself to his Father for us. Christ, saith the Apostle, Heb. 9.24. is entered into Heaven, now to appear in the presence of God for us. Christ presents himself our Sacrifice, and propitiation for our sins, whose very blood becomes our Advocate, to plead with the Father for us, Heb. 12.24. 2. By manifesting his will to have all his made partakers of the virtue and benefit of his Sacrifice. Joh. 17.24. Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me.
Christ may be said to make intercession for us two wayes, 1. By a continual presenting of himself to his Father for us. Christ, saith the Apostle, Heb. 9.24. is entred into Heaven, now to appear in the presence of God for us. Christ presents himself our Sacrifice, and propitiation for our sins, whose very blood becomes our Advocate, to plead with the Father for us, Heb. 12.24. 2. By manifesting his will to have all his made partakers of the vertue and benefit of his Sacrifice. Joh. 17.24. Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me.
The word Intercession properly signifieth supplication for another. It is attributed to Christ especially as he is now in Heaven, by way of resemblance. The resemblance may be taken from the Favourite of a King, who is always at Court, in the Kings presence, and there presents his friends petition, and intercedes for the granting thereof. Christ, the great favourite of the Lord, stands before him continually to present our supplications, and procure our acceptance.