A65313:386
Seven sermons on several select subjects preached
Seven sermons on several select subjects preached by Mr. Tho. Watson ...
London : s.n., 1689
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Secondly, Christ Comforts his people, the flock of his pasture, by his ⟨p. 177⟩Spirit, that is called the Comforter, John 14.16. The Spirit enables us to work out our Adoption, to read our Names in the Promises; the Spirit seals up Gods love to the Heart, upon which there is a currant of divine Joy, runs into the Soul: Here is Christs love to his Sheep, he comforts them.
Secondly, Christ Comforts his people, the flock of his pasture, by his ⟨p. 177⟩Spirit, that is called the Comforter, Iohn 14.16. The Spirit enables us to work out our Adoption, to read our Names in the Promises; the Spirit seals up Gods love to the Heart, upon which there is a currant of divine Joy, runs into the Soul: Here is Christs love to his Sheep, he comforts them.
Thirdly, Christ shows his love to his elect Sheep, in that he shed his Blood for them, John 10.11. I lay down my Life for my Sheep: The Death of the Shepherd is the Life of the Sheep. Consider Christs death in a three-fold Notion. 1. As it was painful. 2. As it was voluntary. 3. As it was Meritorious, in all these ways he shows his love in dying for his Sheep.
Thirdly, Christ shews his love to his elect Sheep, in that he shed his Blood for them, Iohn 10.11. I lay down my Life for my Sheep: The Death of the Shepherd is the Life of the Sheep. Consider Christs death in a three-fold Notion. 1. As it was painful. 2. As it was voluntary. 3. As it was Meritorous, in all these ways he shews his love in dying for his Sheep.