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Covenant-keeping the way to blessedness, or, A brief discourse wherein is shown the connection…Covenant-keeping the way to blessedness, or, A brief discourse wherein is shewn the connexion…
Covenant-keeping the way to blessedness, or, A brief discourse wherein is shown the connection which there is between the promise, on God's part; and duty, on our part, in the covenant of grace as it was delivered in several sermons, preached in order to solemn renewing of covenant. By Samuel Willard teacher of a church in Boston in New-England.Covenant-keeping the way to blessedness, or, A brief discourse wherein is shewn the connexion which there is between the promise, on God's part; and duty, on our part, in the covenant of grace as it was delivered in several sermons, preached in order to solemn renewing of covenant. By Samuel Willard teacher of a church in Boston in New-England.
printed by James Glen for Samuel Sewall, 1682
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Answ. The Word in our Text is variously interpreted, it signifies to make fit or suitable to a thing; so some read that, Pro. 3. 19. By understanding He hath fitted the Heavens, i. e. Suited them to their end and use. It signifies also to prepare or make a thing ready for the use it is to be employed about, so it is translated, Psal. 37. 23. The steps of a good Man are ordered (or prepared) by the Lord: It also signifies to be stable, firm and constant: So it used, 1 Sam. 7. 16. Thy kingdom shall be established. A Heart then that is right with God (as it relates to these Covenant-Transactions)
Answ. The Word in our Text is variously interpreted, it signifies to make fit or sutable to a thing; so some read that, Pro. 3. 19. By understanding He hath fitted the Heavens, i. e. Suted them to their end and use. It signifies also to prepare or make a thing ready for the use it is to be imployed about, so it is translated, Psal. 37. 23. The steps of a good Man are ordered (or prepared) by the Lord: It also signifies to be stable, firm and constant: So it used, 1 Sam. 7. 16. Thy kingdome shall be established. A Heart then that is right with God (as it relates to these Covenant-Transactions)
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