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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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It is true the outward acts of faith and repentance may be counterfeited: And it is as true, that whether they be counterfeited or no, it may be discerned; otherwise why should the Apostle be so bold as to profess, and that by observation of their works, that he knew they were elect of God. 1 Thess. 1. 4. The Devil may transform himself into an Angel of light, but yet we have a sure Word of God, whereby to discern his practises to corrupt either our faith, or our manners, otherwise we poor Creatures were but in a very evil case: so his Ministers also transform themselves, crafty workers as they are, into Ministers of righteousness; but St Paul discovered them and warned the Corinthians of them; Wolves may go in sheep's clothing, but our Saviour assures us that we shall know them by their fruits; none more proper fruit of a false Prophet then his false doctrine; And we have a true touch-stone to discover that, and make the Devils claws to appear in their proper form and colours. And we know how soon Simon Magus discovered himself to be in the very gall of betterness, and bond of iniquity. Yet I nothing doubt but we may be deceived; but most commonly it comes to pass that Hypocrites are the greatest deceivers and cozeners of themselves; and it is not their condition to be exercised with fears least they be Reprobates, and to confess that their faith, their repentance is counterfeit. It is most likely they deal without Hypocrisy in this.
It is true the outward acts of faith and repentance may be counterfited: And it is as true, that whether they be counterfeited or no, it may be discerned; otherwise why should the Apostle be so bold as to professe, and that by observation of their workes, that he knew they were elect of God. 1 Thess. 1. 4. The Devill may transforme himselfe into an Angell of light, but yet we have a sure Word of God, whereby to discerne his practises to corrupt either our faith, or our manners, otherwise we poore Creatures were but in a very evill case: so his Ministers also transforme themselves, crafty workers as they are, into Ministers of righteousnesse; but St Paul discovered them and warned the Corinthians of them; Wolves may goe in sheepes clothing, but our Saviour assures us that we shall know them by their fruites; none more proper fruite of a false Prophet then his false doctrine; And we have a true touch-stone to discover that, and make the Devills clawes to appeare in their proper forme and colours. And we know how soone Simon Magus discovered himselfe to be in the very gall of betternesse, and bond of iniquity. Yet I nothing doubt but we may be deceived; but most commonly it comes to passe that Hypocrites are the greatest deceivers and coseners of themselves; and it is not their condition to be exercised with feares least they be Reprobates, and to confesse that their faith, their repentance is counterfit. It is most likely they deale without Hypocrisy in this.