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The first principles of the oracles of God collected
The first principles of the oracles of God collected by Thomas Shepherd ...The first principles of the oracles of God collected by Thomas Shephard ...
London: printed for John Rothwel, 1655
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
Q. What is the fifth and last benefit next unto Sanctification?
A. Glorification, which hath two degrees. The one in this life, and the other in the world to come.
Q. What is the first degree of Glorification in this life?
A. Lively expectation of Glory, from the assurance and shedding abroad Gods love in our hearts, working joy unspeakable, Rom 5. 2, 5. Titus 2. 13.
Q. What is the second degree in the world to come?
A. Full fruition of Glory, whereby being made complete and perfect in Holiness, and Happiness, we enjoy all that good eye hath not seen, nor ear hath heard, in our Immediate and Eternal Communion with God in Christ,