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Riches of mercy to men in misery, or, Certain excellent treatises concerning the dignity…
Riches of mercy to men in misery, or, Certain excellent treatises concerning the dignity and duty of Gods children by the late Reverend and Faithful Minister of Jesus Christ, John Preston ...Riches of mercy to men in misery, or, Certain excellent treatises concerning the dignity and duty of Gods children by the late Reverend and Faithfull Minister of Jesus Christ, John Preston ...
London: printed by J.T., 1658
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.
I Have chosen this Text, by reason of this Sacramental occasion, which doth represent Christs dwelling in us: and it is the second head of Pauls Prayer. The first was, That they might be strengthened in the inward man. This; That Christ may dwell in their hearts by faith. Having in the former discourse opened the words, I shall not need to add any thing here.
I Have chosen this Text, by reason of this Sacramental occasion, which doth represent Christs dwelling in us: and it is the second head of Pauls Prayer. The first was, That they might be strengthened in the inward man. This; That Christ may dwell in their hearts by faith. Having in the former discourse opened the words, I shall not need to adde any thing here.
The point hence arising is: That it is a great prerogative, of 1which all the Saints are partakers, that they have Christ to dwell in their hearts.
- 1Doct.
The Apostle prayeth for it, being directed by the spirit of God in his prayer, and therefore we should esteem of it, as of a great privilege: And as of that, of which all the Saints are partakers, because it is necessary ⟨p. 122⟩to salvation: none are saved without it. Now for the better understanding of it I will first of all show you these two things.
The Apostle prayeth for it, being directed by the spirit of God in his prayer, and therefore we should esteem of it, as of a great priviledge: And as of that, of which all the Saints are partakers, because it is necessarie