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The works of George Swinnock, M.A
The works of George Swinnock, M.A. containing these several treatises ...
London: printed by J.B. for Tho. Parkhurst, 1665
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.
6. For salvation; the Word is called the Kingdom of heaven; partly because it revealeth Gods thoughts of such an inestimable happiness to the children of men. The celestial Canaan was terra incognita till that discovered it;1 He hath brought life and immortality to light by the Gospel; partly because it prepares the soul for heaven; the Word sanctifieth and so saveth precious souls. By filling us with grace, it fitteth us for glory, Rom. 1.16. Joh. 17.17. Partly because it is the seed of heaven. As the Harvest is potentially in the seed, and a tall Oak potentially in an acorn; so heaven and eternal life is potentially in the Word of life. It is called The grace of God that bringeth salvation. It bringeth salvation to men, and it bringeth men to salvation.
6. For salvation; the Word is called the Kingdom of heaven; partly because it revealeth Gods thoughts of such an inestimable happiness to the children of men. The celestial Canaan was terra incognita till that discovered it;1 He hath brought life and immortality to light by the Gospel; partly because it prepares the soul for heaven; the Word sanctifieth and so saveth precious souls. By filling us with grace, it fitteth us for glory, Rom. 1.16. Ioh. 17.17. Partly because it is the seed of heaven. As the Harvest is potentially in the seed, and a tall Oke potentially in an acorn; so heaven and eternal life is potentially in the Word of life. It is called The grace of God that bringeth salvation. It bringeth salvation to men, and it bringeth men to salvation.
- 12 Ti•. 1. 9.