A Body of Practical Divinity

3. If we take Sanctuary in Gods Mercy, we trust in it, Psal. 52.8. As a Man is saved by catching hold of a Cable. Gods Mercy is a great Cable, let down from Heaven to us; now taking fast hold on this Cable by Faith, we are saved, Psal. 52.8. I trust in the Mercy of God for ever. As a Man trusteth his Life and Goods in a Garrison, so we trust our Souls in Gods Mercy.

Quest. What shall we do to get a share in Gods special Mercy?

Resp. 1. If we would have Mercy, it must be through Christ; out of Christ no Mercy is to be had. We read in the old Law, First, None might come into the Holy of Holies where the Mercy-Seat stood, but the High Priest; signifying, we have nothing to do with Mercy, but through Christ our High Priest. Secondly, The High Priest might not come near the Mercy-Seat without Blood, Lev. 16.14. to show that we have no right to Mercy, but through the expiatory Sacrifice of Christ's Blood. Thirdly, The High Priest might not upon pain of Death come near the Mercy-Seat without Incense, Lev. 16.13. No Mercy from God without the Incense of Christs Intercession. So that if we would have Mercy, we must get a part in Christ. Mercy swims to us through Christs Blood.

Resp. 1. If we would have Mercy, it must be through Christ; out of Christ no Mercy is to be had. We read in the old Law, First, None might come into the Holy of Holies where the Mercy-Seat stood, but the High Priest; signifying, we have nothing to do with Mercy, but through Christ our High Priest. Secondly, The High Priest might not come near the Mercy-Seat without Blood,