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A sermon, occasioned
A sermon, occasioned by the execution of a man found guilty of murder, preached at Boston in N.E., March 11th, 1685/6 (together with the confession, last expressions, & solemn warning of the murderer to all persons, especially to young men, to beware of those sins which brought him to his miserable end) / by Increase Mather ...
Boston: printed by R.P., 1687
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The CALL of the GOSPEL, unto All the Ends of the Earth; Apply'd esp… › Part
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O say to him, Lord, I look unto Thee for for thy Salvation, yea, as the Hart panteth after the water brooks; so does my soul after Thee, O Saviour. I do heartily close with Thee, as the Surety of the New everlasting Covenant which is made between the First Being & my soul; and I wait upon Thee for the Communication of all the sure mercies which belong unto it.
O say to him, Lord, I look unto Thee for for thy Salvation, yea, as the Hart panteth after the water brooks; so does my soul after Thee, O Saviour. I do heartily close with Thee, as the Surety of the New everlasting Covenant which is made between the Frst Being & my soul; and I wait upon Thee for the Communication of all the sure mercies which belong unto it.
But in doing thus, have a special Regard to this, That you do not retain a Prejudice against any part ⟨p. 70⟩Part of the Salvation which you ought to be desirous of. O don't look a squint when you look unto Jesus Christ. Don't divide his saving Offices His saving Kindnesses; but with a single eye, say, Lord, be all that to me which thou art to any of thy chosen ones. Hath the Lord said of Him, in Psal. 110, 4. Thou art a Priest forever? Now do you answer, Lord, I consent to have Jesus Christ on my behalf a Priest whose Obedience, & Intercession shall take away all Controversies between Thee & me. Has the Lord said of him in Act. 3. 22. A Prophet shall the Lord raise up unto you? Do you answer, Lord, let Jesus Christ be my Prophet, leading me evermore in the way wherein I should go. Has the Lord said of him in Psal. 2. 6. I have set him as my King upon my holy hill? Do you answer, Lord, I would have Jesus Christ be my King forever, Governing, Strengthening, defending of me whilst I have any being. Do this;—And then labour to rest with glorious Transports and Triumphs now saying, Why are thou cast down, O my soul? Hope in the Lord, for thou shalt praise Him, who is thy Salvation.