A64622:8290
A body of divinity, or, The sum and substance of Christian religion catechistically propounded,…A body of divinitie, or, The summe and substance of Christian religion catechistically propounded,…
A body of divinity, or, The sum and substance of Christian religion catechistically propounded, and explained, by way of question and answer : methodically and familiarly handled / composed long since by James Usher B. of Armagh, and at the earnest desires of divers godly Christians now printed and published ; whereunto is adjoined a tract, entitled Immanuel, or, The mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God heretofore written [sic] and published by the same author.A body of divinitie, or, The summe and substance of Christian religion catechistically propounded, and explained, by way of question and answer : methodically and familiarly handled / composed long since by James Vsher B. of Armagh, and at the earnest desires of divers godly Christians now printed and published ; whereunto is adjoyned a tract, intituled Immanvel, or, The mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God heretofore writen [sic] and published by the same authour.
London: printed by M.F. for Tho. Downes and Geo. Badger, 1645
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By virtue of his Intercession, our Mediatorx appeareth in the presence of God for us, andy maketh request for us. To this purpose, the Apostle noteth in the IIIIth. to the Hebrews, I. That we have a great high Priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God. (vers. 14.) II. That we have not an high Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but was in all things tempted as we are; yet without sin. (vers. 15.) Betwixt the having of such, and the not having of such an Intercessor, betwixt the height of him in regard of the one, and the lowliness in regard of his other nature, standeth the comfort of the poor sinner. He must be such a suitor as taketh our case to heart: and thereforez in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high Priest. In which respect as it was needful he should partake with our flesh and blood, that he might be tenderly affected unto his brethren: so likewise for the obtaining of so great a suit, it behoved he should be most dear to God the Father, and have so great an interest in him, as he might always be sure to bea heard in his requests: who therefore could be no other, but he of whom the Father testified from heaven;b This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. It was fit our Intercessor should be Man, like unto our selves; that we mightc boldly come to him, and find grace to help in time of need: It was fit he should be God, that he might boldly go to the Father, without any way disparaging him; as being hisd fellow, ande equal.
By vertue of his Intercession, our Mediatour