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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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Two things are here to be premised.
1. That Gods chief Attributes are those perfections, in the manifestation of which by acts conformable to them, God is most glorified, which are Mercy, Justice, Truth, &c. For God is more honoured by the exercise of these amongst men, then by the putting forth of his unlimited power and Sovereignty; as a King is more renowned among his Subjects, for his clemency, equity, candid and fair dealing, then for his Dominion and Authority, or any thing that is done only for the manifestation thereof. And there is good reason for it. For,
1. That Gods chief Attributes are those perfections, in the manifestation of which by acts conformable to them, God is most glorified, which are Mercy, Justice, Truth, &c. For God is more honoured by the exercise of these amongst men, then by the putting forth of his unlimited power and Soveraignty; as a King is more renowned among his Subjects, for his clemency, equity, candid and faire dealing, then for his Dominion and Authority, or any thing that is done only for the manifestation thereof. And there is good reason for it. For,
1. Power is no virtue, but mercy, justice, and truth are; acts of power are not Morally good of themselves, but are made good or evil by their concomitants: if they be accompanied with justice, mercy, &c. they are good, if otherwise, they are naught. For justum oportet esse quod laudem meretur.
1. Power is no vertue, but mercy, justice, and truth are; acts of power are not Morally good of themselves, but are made good or evill by their concomitants: if they be accompanied with justice, mercy, &c. they are good, if otherwise, they are naught. For justum oportet esse quod laudem meretur.