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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.
1Because many have miscarried to all eternity, for the want ⟨p. 9⟩of putting forth diligence in the matters of salvation, Heb. 12.15. Looking diligently, least any fall from the grace of God: many men did fail of Gods grace, because they did not look after grace diligently: Why alas, Beloved, how many lose grace, and lose Christ for want of diligence? the five foolish Virgins lost Christ for want of diligence, Mar. 25. Luke 13.24. Many have lost heaven by using slight endeavours after heaven; Strive (saith Christ) to enter in at the strait gate, for many shall seek to enter in and shall not be able: Their want of diligence, because they only sought, and did not strive in the ways of heaven, therefore they fell short and missed it.
1Because many have miscarried to all eternity, for the want ⟨p. 9⟩of putting forth diligence in the matters of salvation, Heb. 12.15. Looking diligently, least any fall from the grace of God: many men did fail of Gods grace, because they did not look after grace diligently: Why alas, Beloved, how many lose grace, and lose Christ for want of diligence? the five foolish Virgins lost Christ for want of diligence, Mar. 25. Luke 13.24. Many have lost heaven by using slight endeavours after heaven; Strive (saith Christ) to enter in at the strait gate, for many shall seek to enter in and shall not be able: Their want of diligence, because they only sought, and did not strive in the wayes of heaven, therefore they fel short and missed it.
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