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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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and accounts all such adversaries of this truth, touching the universality of Gods promises: and let every sober man judge whether this Author doth not justify this their discourse, whom he accounts adversaries to the truth of that Article in that particular. The same Rogers in his 8 proposition, as touching the comfortable nature of predestination, writs thus, This doctrine of predestination is to the Godly, full sweet, pleasant, and comfortable, because it greatly confirmeth their faith in Christ, and increaseth their love towards God. But (saith he) to the wicked and reprobate the consideration hereof is very sower, unsavoury, and most uncomfortable, as that which they think (though very untruly and sinfully) causeth them either to despair of his mercy being without faith; or not to fear his justice being extremely wicked; whereas neither from the Word of God, nor any confession of the Church can man gather that he is a vessel of wrath, prepared to damnation. What more contradictions to this Authors discourse of the uncomfortable condition of predestination, according to our way; yet who was this Author? was he at any time accounted an innovator in this Church? His books dedicated to Arch-Bishop Bancroft, writing upon the Articles of the Church of England; perused, and by the lawful authority of the Church of England allowed to be public. And because some choosing to play at small game rather then sit out, may say, that he speaks not a word of absolute election, or absolute reprobation; let his 5. Proposition be observed, which is this, Of the mere pleasure of God, some men in Christ Jesus are elected, and not others unto salvation: this he proves by that Rom. 9. 11. That the purpose of God might remain according to election. And that Eph. 1. 5. Who doth predestinate us according to the good pleasure of his will: And that 2 Tim. 1. 9. Not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace: And that Exod. 33. 19. And Rom. 9. 15. I will show mercy to whom I will show mercy: And as touching the other part of not choosing others, that of Solomon Prov. 16. 4