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The riches of Gods love unto the vessels of mercy, consistent with his absolute…The riches of Gods love unto the vessells of mercy, consistent with his absolute…
The riches of Gods love unto the vessels of mercy, consistent with his absolute hatred or reprobation of the vessels of wrath, or, An answer unto a book entitled, Gods love unto mankind ... in two books, the first being a refutation of the said book, as it was presented in manuscript by Mr Hord unto Sir Nath. Rich., the second being an examination of certain passages inserted into M. Hord's discourse (formerly answered) by an author that conceals his name, but was supposed to be Mr Mason ... / by ... William Twice ... ; whereunto are annexed two tractates of the same author in answer unto D.H. ... ; together with a vindication of D. Twice from the exceptions of Mr John Goodwin in his Redemption redeemed, by Henry Jeans ...The riches of Gods love unto the vessells of mercy, consistent with his absolute hatred or reprobation of the vessells of wrath, or, An answer unto a book entituled, Gods love unto mankind ... in two bookes, the first being a refutation of the said booke, as it was presented in manuscript by Mr Hord unto Sir Nath. Rich., the second being an examination of certain passages inserted into M. Hords discourse (formerly answered) by an author that conceales his name, but was supposed to be Mr Mason ... / by ... William Twisse ... ; whereunto are annexed two tractates of the same author in answer unto D.H. ... ; together with a vindication of D. Twisse from the exceptions of Mr John Goodwin in his Redemption redeemed, by Henry Jeanes ...
Oxford: printed by L.L. and H.H. for Tho. Robinson, 1653
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yet surely we are so far from saying, that these courses cannot possibly procure salvation, that on the contrary rather, we are ready to profess that these courses rightly used, shall infallibly procure salvation; for there is none more precious mourning, then to mourn for sin; and our Saviour hath pronounced them blessed, adding, that they shall be comforted. Was it ever heard amongst us, that men should be damned for reading, hearing, praying, and mourning for their sins? Yet the word of God teacheth us, that men may howl, yet be far enough off from mourning for their sins, as Hos. 7. 14. They cried not unto me when they holed upon their beds: they assembled themselves for corn and wine, & they rebelled against me. And if men be damned notwithstanding such mourning, I should think it is nothing strange. Of the same tenor is that which followeth. If they be absolutely ordained to salvation, their neglect of holy duties, their ignorance their love of pleasure, and continuance in a course of ungodliness, cannot bring them to damnation; as if this were our doctrine: whereas to the contrary we maintain, that from election flows holiness. Eph. 1. 4. Who hath elected us in Christ, that we should be holy. And faith, Acts 13. 48. As many believed as were ordained to everlasting life. And 2 Thes. 2. 13. God hath elected you unto salvation, by sanctification of the spirit, and faith of the truth. And indeed our profession is, That Gods purpose is to bestow salvation by way of reward of faith, repentance, and good works: And accordingly there is no other assurance of election, then by faith and holiness. 1 Thes. 1. 3, 4. Remembering the work of your faith, the labour of your love, and the patience of your hope, knowing beloved brethren, that ye are elect of God. And therefore Saint Peter exhorts Christians, To make their election and vocation sure, by joining virtue with their faith, and with virtue knowledge, and with knowledge temperance, and with temperance patience, and with patience Godliness, and with Godliness Brotherly kindness, and with Brotherly kindness Love.