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The application of redemption
The application of redemption by the effectual work of the word, and spirit of Christ, for the bringing home of lost sinners to God ... by that faithful and known servant of Christ, Mr. Thomas Hooker ...
London: printed by Peter Cole, 1656
The Application of Redemption, by the effectual work of the Word an… › Book 8
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The Means (then) appointed and used in Providence by the Lord, may be attended in a double respect, either in regard of the end the Lord aims at, and the effect he intends; and so it is true, the Means which the Lord hath Ordained carry Congruity and and suitableness for the attainment of his own end, and accomplishment of his own work.
But Secondly, If we look at the corrupt Heart, and Nature, and Will of man, which is now to be subdued, and his darling Corruptions now to be removed from him, then it is most certain the Means ⟨p. 426⟩which the Lord hath Ordained and useth for his Conversion carry not any Congruity, but a Contrariety to his corrupt heart and Will.
That which must expel and […] Corruption in the heart, that must not have […] but a […] to it. But the Means which the Lord […] to Call and draw […], are to destroy and expel the Corruption; therefore they must […] not a Congruity, but a Contrariety and crossness to them.
That which must expel and 〈…〉 Corruption in the heart, that must not have 〈…〉 but a 〈…〉 to it. But the Means which the Lord 〈…〉 to Call and draw 〈…〉, are to destroy and expel the Corruption; therefore they must 〈…〉 not a Congruity, but a Contrariety and crossness to them.