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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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In such expostulations, comminations, &c. but the issue shall be gracious; for when he shall rear, then the children of the West shall fear, that is fear unto him, as Hos. 3. 5. That is, come flying unto him, and to his goodness with fear: like Birds scared from one place, fly with greater speed to another: so conscience affrighted with sense of sin, and apprehension of Gods wrath, shall fly from his wrath, unto his mercy, to his goodness: whereof God shall make unto them a full representation in David their King, that is in Christ, as in whom we behold the glory of Gods grace with open face, and trepidare in Latin, is found to be of the same signification with festinare. And v. 11. Is manifested as much, as where it is said, They shall fear as a sparrow out of Egypt, and as a Dove out of the land of Egypt; and I will place them in their houses, saith the Lord. That is, come flying unto the Lord with fear. As for that Math. 23. 37. O Jerusalem, how oft would I: &c. This is of another nature, as being delivered by Christ the Son of God, made under the Law, who, as in his manhood, he might entertain such desires in proper speech, so by the Law of God, was bound to desire the conversion of his brethren, as well as any other Prophet, or man of God, or minister of his word. But such confusion becomes this discourse right well.
In such expostulations, comminations, &c. but the issue shall be gracious; for when he shall reare, then the children of the West shall feare, that is feare unto him, as Hos. 3. 5. That is, come flying unto him, and to his goodnesse with feare: like Birds scared from one place, fly with greater speed to another: so conscience affrighted with sense of sinne, and apprehension of Gods wrath, shall fly from his wrath, unto his mercy, to his goodnesse: whereof God shall make unto them a full representation in David their King, that is in Christ, as in whom we behold the glory of Gods grace with open face, and trepidare in Latine, is found to be of the same signification with festinare. And v. 11. Is manifested as much, as where it is said, They shall feare as a sparrow out of Egypt, and as a Dove out of the land of Egypt; and I will place them in their houses, saith the Lord. That is, come flying unto the Lord with feare. As for that