The Sincere Convert

II. Christ is a Redeemer by strong hand. The first Redemption by price is finished in Christs person, at his resurrection: the second is begun by the Spirit in mans vocation, and ended at the day of Judgement; as money is first paid for a Captive in Turkey, and then because he cannot come to his own Prince himself, he is fetched away by strong hand.

II. Christ is a Redeemer by strong hand. The first Redemption by price is finished in Christs person, at his resurrection: the second is begun by the Spirit in mans vocation, and ended at the day of Judgement; as money is first paid for a Captive in Turkey, and then because he cannot come to his owne Prince himselfe, he is fetcht away by strong hand.

Here is encouragement to the vilest sinner,¹ and comfort to the self-succourless and lost sinner, who have ⟨p. 101⟩spent all their money, their time and endeavours upon these duties and strivings, that have been but poor Physicians to them: Oh look up here to the Lord Jesus, who can do that cure for thee in a moment, which all creatures cannot do in many years. What bolts, what strong fetters, what unruly lusts, temptations and miseries art thou locked into? Behold the Deliverer is come out of Zion, having satisfied Justice, and paid a price to •anisome poor Captives, Luc. 4. 18. with the Keys of Heaven, Hell, and thy unruly heart, in his hand, to fetch thee out with great mercy and strong hand; who knows but thou poor prisoner of Hell, thou poor Captive of the Devil, thou poor shackled sinner mayst be one whom he is come for• Oh look up to him, sigh to Heaven for deliverance from him, and be glad and rejoice at his coming.