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Christ the fountain of lifeChrist the fountaine of life
Christ the fountain of life: or, Sundry choice sermons on part of the fifth chapter of the first Epistle of St. John. Preached by that learned judicious divine, and faithful minister of Jesus Christ, Mr. John Cotton B.D. now preacher at Boston in New-England. Published according to Order.Christ the fountaine of life: or, Sundry choyce sermons on part of the fift chapter of the first Epistle of St. John. Preached by that learned judicious divine, and faithfull minister of Jesus Christ, Mr. John Cotton B.D. now preacher at Boston in New-England. Published according to Order.
London: printed by Robert Ibbitson, 1651
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.
Doct. 1. First, That a prayer that is made well, never speeds ill.
Or thus: A prayer that is made according to Gods will, is ever granted according to our will; or, as the Apostle saith, according to our desire, vers 15.
Doct. 2. Secondly, Such as believe on the name of Christ for salvation, may be confident, and certain of the hearing and granting their petitions.
Doct. 2. Secondly, Such as beleeve on the name of Christ for salvation, may be confident, and certaine of the hearing and granting their petitions.
Doct. 1. A prayer made according to Gods will, shall be granted according to our will.
For so saith the words of the Text, If we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us. We praying according to Gods will, shall find acceptance according to our will. Notable is that speech of encouragement and acceptance of our Saviour to the woman of Syrophenitia,