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A discourse concerning the Redeemer's dominion over the invisible world, and the entrance thereinto
A discourse concerning the Redeemer's dominion over the invisible world, and the entrance thereinto by death some part whereof was preached on occasion of the death of John Hoghton Esq, eldest son of Sir Charles Hoghton of Hoghton-Tower in the county of Lancaster, Baronet / by John Howe ...
London: printed for Tho. Parkhurst, 1699
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.
2. When he hath done much, in an Age, still obstinately unreclaimable, he may be supposed to let one appear, only with a promising aspect, and in just displeasure, presently withdraw him, that they may understand they have forfeited such a blessing, to this or that Country, as such a one might have proved.
2. VVhen he hath done much, in an Age, still obstinately unreclaimable, he may be supposed to let one appear, only with a promising aspect, and in just displeasure, presently withdraw him, that they may understand they have forfeited such a blessing, to this or that Country, as such a one might have proved.
3. This may awaken some, the more to prize, and improve, the encouragements they may have from such as remain, or shall spring up in their stead, who are gone, and to bless God that the weight of his interest, and of the cause of Religion, doth not hang and depend upon the slender thread of this Mans Life. The God of the Spirits of all Flesh, can raise up instruments as he pleases; and will, to serve his own purposes, though not ours.
3. This may awaken some, the more to prize, and improve, the encouragements they may have from such as remain, or shall spring up in their stead, who are gone, and to bless God that the weight of his interest, and of the cause of Religion, doth not hang and depend upon the slender thred of this Mans Life. The God of the Spirits of all Flesh, can raise up instruments as he pleases; and will, to serve his own purposes, though not ours.
4. He will have it known that tho' he uses instruments, he needs them not. 'Tis a piece of Divine Royalty and Magnificence, that when he hath prepared, & polished, such an utensil, so as to be capable of great service, he can lay it by, without loss.