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A golden mine opened, or, The glory of God's rich grace displayed in the…
A golden mine opened, or, The glory of God's rich grace displayed in the mediator to believers, and his direful wrath against impenitent sinners containing the substance of near forty sermons upon several subjects / by Benjamin Keach.
London: printed by the author, 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.
3. He may be called the chief and great Shepherd, because all the Sheep, or Elect of God, are given into his Hand, to keep, take care of, feed, heel, protect and preserve to Eternal Life. And this great Work and Office he hath undertaken, and doth and will perform with all Faithfulness, being every ways fitted, endeared and qualified, as Mediator and universal Shepherd and Head, to discharge it.
4. Because 'tis he that calls them, that justifies them, that sanctifies them, and presents them all faultless and without Spot before the Father.
5. Because he is exalted in Glory and Dignity, not only as the Head, Lord, and Sovereign of all the Sheep, but also as the Prince of all Pastors and subordinate Shepherds that ever were, are, or shall be; from whom they all receive their Power and Authority as his Deputies, to take care of and watch over each part and parcel of his Flock committed to their respective Charge. Jesus Christ is not only above all Shepherds, all Ministers, but they do all in his Name, and must at the last Day be accountable to him for their Administrations.