A65285:1984
A Body of Practical Divinity
A body of practical divinity consisting of above one hundred seventy six sermons on the lesser catechism composed by the reverend assembly of divines at Westminster : with a supplement of some sermons on several texts of Scripture / by Thomas Watson ...
London: printed for Thomas Parkurst, 1692
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Of the Commandments.
Exod. 20.6. Showing Mercy unto Thousands, &c.
Exod. 20.6. Shewing Mercy unto Thousands, &c.
This is another Argument against Image-worship, because such as do not provoke God with their Images, he is merciful to them, and will entail Mercy upon their Posterity, Showing Mercy to Thousands.
THis is another Argument against Image-worship, because such as do not provoke God with their Images, he is merciful to them, and will entail Mercy upon their Posterity, Shewing Mercy to Thousands.
1. Here is the golden Sceptre of Gods Mercy displayed. 2. The Persons interested in Gods Mercy, such as love him and keep his Commandments. ⟨p. 285⟩1. The Golden Sceptre of Gods Mercy displayed, showing Mercy to Thousands. The Heathens thought they praised Jupiter enough, when they called him [Greek or Hebrew], Good and Great. Both these Excellencies meet in God, Majesty and Mercy. Mercy is that innate propenseness in God to do good to Distressed Sinners. God showing Mercy, makes his Godhead appear full of Glory. When Moses said to God, I beseech thee show me thy Glory, I will (saith God) show Mercy,