A Body of Practical Divinity

Name: A Body of Practical Divinity
Author: Thomas Watson

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 ...

Thomas Watson d. 1686London: printed for Thomas Parkurst, 1692

[5], iv, 300, 331-544, 801-880, 965-1007, [7] p. · 512k words · Wing W1109 · ESTC R32148

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Resp. By Law, and by Love: 1. He rules by Law. 'Tis one of the Jura Regalia, the Flowers of the Crown, to Enact Laws, Christ as King makes Laws, and by his Laws he Rules: The Law of Faith, Believe in the Lord Jesus; the Law of Sanctity, 1 Pet. 1.15. Be ye holy in all manner of conversation. Many would admit Christ to be their Advocate to plead for them, but not their King to rule them.

Resp. By Law, and by Love: 1. He rules by Law. 'Tis one of the Iura Regalia, the Flowers of the Crown, to Enact Laws, Christ as King makes Laws, and by his Laws he Rules: The Law of Faith, Believe in the Lord Iesus; the Law of Sanctity, 1 Pet. 1.15. Be ye holy in all manner of conversation. Many would admit Christ to be their Advocate to plead for them, but not their King to rule them.

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2. He rules by Love: He is a King full of Mercy and Clemency; as he hath a Sceptre in his Hand, so an Olive-branch of Peace in his Mouth. Though he be the Lyon of the Tribe of Judah for Majesty, yet the Lamb of God for Meekness. His Regal Rod hath Honey at the end of it. He sheds abroad his Love into the Hearts of his Subjects; he rules them with Promises as well as Precepts. This makes all his Subjects become Volunteers; they are willing to pay their Allegiance to him, Psal. 110.3. Thy people shall be a willing people; Plur. Gnam nedabot.

2. He rules by Love: He is a King full of Mercy and Clemency; as he hath a Scepter in his Hand, so an Olive-branch of Peace in his Mouth. Though he be the Lyon of the Tribe of Iudah for Majesty, yet the Lamb of God for Meekness. His Regal Rod hath Honey at the end of it. He sheds abroad his Love into the Hearts of his Subjects; he rules them with Promises as well as Precepts. This makes all his Subjects become Volunteers; they are willing to pay their Allegiance to him,

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