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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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1. Now because he hopes to hatch much advantage unto his cause out of these attributes, and to that purpose he sits very long upon them, though his market may be never the better for all that. He tells us these are Gods chief attributes, and as it appeareth by that which followeth, his practice is to disparage his power (which I call the Lords Sovereignty) in comparison to these; Now it seems they are chief indeed in his opinion, for the furthering of his cause; but as for any absolute chiefty they have in God, I am not as yet acquainted therewith, what I may be by this Authors performances I know not; yet in the next page save one, he professeth expressly, That all Gods excellencies are infinitely good, and one is not greater then another; wherein I do much approve his judgement, as savouring of more depth then this, which yet I think not that he, who pretends to be the Author of this discourse, in respect of his minority, should be likely to broach; as for other respects of principality, I shall be ready to take notice of them in due place. But when he saith, God is most glorified in the manifestation of mercy, justice, and truth, it is a very odd phrase: For it is one thing to be glorious, another thing to be glorified; dare he deny that God is as glorious in ⟨p. 123⟩his power and sovereignty, as in his mercy, justice, and truth? As for the glorifying of him, that depends upon the will of the creature. It may be some are more thankful unto God, for blessing them with health, and riches, and honour, and preferment; then for bestowing his Gospel upon them; but will it follow herehence, that his goodness in giving riches, &c. is more glorious then his goodness is seen in giving us his Word and Gospel? We read that when God laid the foundations of the earth, the Stars of the morning praised God together, and all the children of God rejoiced, Job. 38. 7. did these Angels glorify God for his mercy, justice, and truth, in the creating of them? We read sometimes of Gods power, sometimes of his wisdom manifested in the Creation, as Jer. 10. 11. and 51. 11. and Psal: 136. 5. Jer. 10. 12. &c. But no where have I read (that I can remember) he made the World by his mercy, justice, or truth; and