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The covenant of grace opened
The covenant of grace opened: wherein these particulars are handled; viz. 1. What the covenant of grace is, 2. what the seals of the covenant are, 3. who are the parties and subjects fit to receive these seals. From all which particulars infants baptism is fully proved and vindicated. Being several sermons preached at Hartford in New-England. / By that reverend and faithful minister of the gospel, Mr Thomas Hooker.The covenant of grace opened: wherein these particulars are handled; viz. 1. What the covenant of grace is, 2. what the seales of the covenant are, 3. who are the parties and subjects fit to receive these seales. From all which particulars infants baptisme is fully proved and vindicated. Being severall sermons preached at Hartford in New-England. / By that reverend and faithfull minister of the gospel, Mr Thomas Hooker.
London: printed by G. Dawson, 1649
THE Covenant of Grace opened in several Sermons.THE Covenant of Grace opened in severall Sermons.
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.
Thirdly, there are some children God will work grace in now, Luke 1 15. it is said of John, That he was filled with the holy Ghost from his mothers womb. Christ did sanctify one, to show there are more that ar• and shall be sanctified here, and therefore it appears there are a number of children that God doth bestow grace upon here, and shall be glorified hereafter.
Thirdly, there are some children God will work grace in now, Luke 1 15. it is said of John, That hee was filled with the holy Ghost from his mothers womb. Christ did sanctifie one, to shew there are more that ar• and shall be sanctified here, and therefore it appeares there are a number of children that God doth bestow grace upon here, and shall be glorified hereafter.
And although the manner of Gods working upon children be extraordinary […] mans account, yet it is ordinary with God to work it in them, that day he works faith in them, certainly they are as capable of the work of the Spirit, as men are; but the manner of working is secret. But it is Gods common course; and certainly he doth work faith in them. Infants are as capable as men considering the work of the Spirit.
And although the manner of Gods working upon children be extraordinary 〈…〉 mans account, yet it is ordinary with God to work it in them, that day he workes faith in them, certainly they are as capable of the work of the Spirit, as men are; but the manner of working is secret. But it is Gods common course; and certainly he doth work faith in them. Infants are as capable as men considering the work of the Spirit.