A75287:2007
Media: the middle things, in reference to the first and last things: or, The…
Media: the middle things, in reference to the first and last things: or, The means, duties, ordinances, both secret, private and public, for continuance and increase of a godly life, once begun, till we come to Heaven. Wherein are discovered many blessed medium's or duties, in their right method, manner and proceedings; that so a Christian (the spirit of Christ assisting) may walk on in the holy path, which leads from his new birth to everlasting life. / Drawn, for the most part, out of the most eminently pious, and learned writings of our native practical divines: with additionals of his own, by Isaac Ambrose, minister of the Gospel at Preston in Amoundernes.Media: the middle things, in reference to the first and last things: or, The means, duties, ordinances, both secret, private and publike, for continuance and increase of a godly life, once begun, till we come to Heaven. Wherein are discovered many blessed medium's or duties, in their right method, manner and proceedings; that so a Christian (the spirit of Christ assisting) may walk on in the holy path, which leads from his new birth to everlasting life. / Drawn, for the most part, out of the most eminently pious, and learned writings of our native practical divines: with additionals of his own, by Isaac Ambrose, minister of the Gospel at Preston in Amoundernes.
London: printed by John Field for Nathanael Webb and William Grantham, 1649London: printed by John Field for Nathanaell Webb and William Grantham, 1649
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7. That above all other affections, we make sure to delight in the Word; it is said of Christs hearers,1 that they heard him gladly, and it is noted for an especial sign of Grace to hear the Word with delight: 2I rejoiced at thy Word (said David) as one that findeth great spoils.
7. That above all other affections, we make sure to delight in the Word; it is said of Christs hearers,1 that they heard him gladly, and it is noted for an especial sign of Grace to hear the Word with delight: 2I rejoyced at thy Word (said David) as one that findeth great spoils.
Quest. 1 But whether may not ungenerate men have a delight in Gods Ordinances?
Answ. I answer, 1. Most of them have no delight at all in Gods Ordinances: To whom shall I speak and give warning, 1