The true Christians love of the unseen Christ, or, A discourse chiefly tending to…

tell them of Christ that he is the only Saviour and Redeemer of Mankind. How able and willing he is to save them, if they seek after him and apply themselves unto him; tell them that not long since you were in the same estate with themselves, living in the practice of the same sins and going on in the same way to destruction; and that the Lord hath ⟨p. 156⟩showed mercy unto you in your Conversion, and bringing you into a state of Salvation: tell them that there is mercy also for them if they look after it, that Gods Grace is most free, his mercy most plentiful, that Christ is most Gracious and casteth out none that come unto him: tell them of the amiableness of Christ's Person, of the surpassing love which he hath shown to fallen mankind in his dying for them; and that though he were dead, yet he is alive and lives for evermore to intercede for all them that make choice of him, & make use of him for their Advocate. Therefore persuade them that they would break off their sins by Repentance, which otherwise will be the ruin both of their bodies and of their Souls in Hell, and without delay that they would come unto Christ and accept of him upon Gospel-terms. If any of you cannot manage these arguments well your selves persuade them, if you can, to hear such Ministers and Sermons, as through Gods blessing have been effectual for your Conversion, and thus you may be instrumental to augment the Kingdom of Christ, which is one of the best ways of expressing your love unto Christ. 2. In reference to them which are within; labour to promote the interest of Christ amongst them that ⟨p. 157⟩are truly Gracious, by vigorous endeavours to strengthen and establish them, to quicken and encourage them in the ways of the Lord: Communicate the experiences which you have had, as you see there is real need, and it may tend not so much to your praise as your Masters honour. Labour in your places to be both shining and burning lights; be forward to every good word and work. Look upon your selves as the devoted Servants of Christ, and that you are not your own, and therefore lay out your selves to the utmost for him, and give all diligence to glorify him with your bodies and spirits, with your Estates and interests, with your gifts and talents, all which are his, and ought to be at his devotion.

tell them of Christ that he is the only Saviour and Redeemer of Mankind. How able and willing he is to save them, if they seek after him and apply themselves unto him; tell them that not long since you were in the same estate with themselves, living in the practice of the same sins and going on in the same way to destruction; and that the Lord hath