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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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2. He is a Saviour of men; true, and it is as true: that he saveth both man and beast: and as for men, though he be a Saviour of them all, yet in special sort of them that believe.
2. He is a Saviour of men; true, and it is as true: that he saveth both man and beast: and as for men, though he be a Saviour of them all, yet in speciall sort of them that believe.
3. When he saith of the love of Christ, that it is without height, and depth, and length, and breadth, he doth overlash: for the Apostles prayer is in the place quoted by him on the behalf of the Ephesians, that Christ may dwell in their hearts by Faith, that being rooted and grounded in love, they may be able to comprehend with all Saints, what is the breadth and length, and depth, & height. For though the height of it be such, as is incomprehensible by us in this World, yet the Apostle supposeth an height, depth, length, and breadth thereof, rather then denies it.
3. When he saith of the love of Christ, that it is without height, and depth, and length, and breadth, he doth overlash: for the Apostles prayer is in the place quoted by him on the behalfe of the Ephesians, that Christ may dwell in their hearts by Faith, that being rooted and grounded in love, they may be able to comprehend with all Saints, what is the breadth and length, and depth, & height. For though the height of it be such, as is incomprehensible by us in this World, yet the Apostle supposeth an height, depth, length, and breadth thereof, rather then denies it.
4. He saith Gods Mercy is advanced above his Justice; not in respect of its essence, for all Gods excellencies are infinitely good, and one is not greater then another; but in things that concern the expressions of it. Here we have words, but can any wise man draw it to any sober sense? What I pray is it to advance mercy above justice, in things that concern the expressions of it?