A53678:1301
A continuation of the exposition of the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the…
A continuation of the exposition of the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews viz, on the sixth, seventh, eight, ninth, and tenth chapters : wherein together with the explication of the text and context, the priesthood of Christ ... are declared, explained and confirmed : as also, the pleas of the Jews for the continuance and perpetuity of their legal worship, with the doctrine of the principal writers of the Socinians about these things, are examined and disproved / by J. Owen ...
London: printed for Nathaniel Ponder, 1680
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4. The Benefit which they receive by it renders it easy and pleasant unto them. For all the Ordinances of Evangelical-worship are of that Nature, and appointed of God unto that End, so as to excite, increase, and strengthen Grace in the worshippers, as also to convey and exhibit a sense of the Love and Favour of God unto their Souls. And in these two things consists the Principal Interest of all Believers in this world, nor have they any design in competition with that of increasing in them. Finding therefore how by the diligent Attendance unto this Worship they thrive in both parts of their Interest, it cannot but be pleasant unto them.
4. The Benefit which they receive by it renders it easie and pleasant unto them. For all the Ordinances of Evangelical-worship are of that Nature, and appointed of God unto that End, so as to excite, increase, and strengthen Grace in the worshippers, as also to convey and exhibit a sense of the Love and Favour of God unto their Souls. And in these two things consists the Principal Interest of all Believers in this world, nor have they any design in competition with that of increasing in them. Finding therefore how by the diligent Attendance unto this Worship they thrive in both parts of their Interest, it cannot but be pleasant unto them.
5. The Outward Rites of it are few, lightsome, easy to be observed, without scrupulous tormenting fears, nor such as by attendance unto Bodily Services do divert the Mind from that Communion with God which they are a means of.
5. The Outward Rites of it are few, lightsome, easie to be observed, without scrupulous tormenting fears, nor such as by attendance unto Bodily Services do divert the Mind from that Communion with God which they are a means of.