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A treatise of effectual calling and election In XVI. sermons, on 2 Peter 1.10.…
A treatise of effectual calling and election In XVI. sermons, on 2 Peter 1.10. Wherein a Christian may discern, whether yet he be effectually called and elected. And what course he ought to take that he may attain the assurance thereof. Preached by that faithful servant of Christ, Mr. Christopher Love, late minister of Laurence Jury, London.A treatise of effectual calling and election In XVI. sermons, on 2 Peter 1.10. Wherein a Christian may discern, whether yet he be effectually called and elected. And what course he ought to take that he may attain the assurance thereof. Preached by that faithfull servant of Christ, Mr. Christopher Love, late minister of Laurence Jury, London.
London: printed for John Rothwell, 1655
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.
Thirdly, Keep close to God in a constant and conscientious hearing of his Word, and •his is a great means to get assurance, Luk. 1.76. Thou shalt be called the Prophet of the Highest, for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord, to prepare hi• way; that is, thou shalt go to prepare •he peoples hearts that they may receive Jesus Christ that follow• •••er. This is spoken of ⟨p. 143⟩John Baptist. And what was the effect of hearing John preach? To give knowledge of salvation to his people, for the remission of their sins; not only to give them salvation, but to give them knowledge and assurance of this salvation. O live under the Ministry, and under John Baptists Ministry, that preacheth repentance and humiliation, and that is the Ministry will give most assurance of your salvation.
Thirdly, Keep close to God in a constant and conscientious hearing of his Word, and •his is a great meanes to get assurance, Luk. 1.76. Thou shalt be called the Prophet of the Highest, for thou shalt goe before the face of the Lord, to prepare hi• way; that is, thou shalt goe to prepare •he peoples hearts that they may receive Jesus Christ that follow• •••er. This is •poken of ⟨p. 143⟩John Baptist. And what was the effect of hearing John preach? To give knowledge of salvation to his pe•ple, for the remission of their sins; not only to give them salvation, but to give them knowledge and assurance of this salvation. O live under the Ministery, and under Iohn Baptists Ministery, that preacheth repentance and humiliation, and that is the Ministery will give most assurance of your salvation.