A92856:839
The parable of the prodigal. Containing, The riotous prodigal, or The sinners aversion from…
The parable of the prodigal. Containing, The riotous prodigal, or The sinners aversion from God. Returning prodigal, or The penitents conversion to God. Prodigals acceptation, or Favourable entertainment with God. Delivered in divers sermons on Luke 15. from vers. 11. to vers. 24. By that faithful servant of Jesus Christ Obadiah Sedgwick, B.D. Perfected by himself, and perused by those whom he entrusted with the publishing of his works.The parable of the prodigal. Containing, The riotous prodigal, or The sinners aversion from God. Returning prodigal, or The penitents conversion to God. Prodigals acceptation, or Favourable entertainment with God. Delivered in divers sermons on Luke 15. from vers. 11. to vers. 24. By that faithfull servant of Jesus Christ Obadiah Sedgwick, B.D. Perfected by himself, and perused by those whom he intrusted with the publishing of his works.
London: printed by D. Maxwel for Sa. Gellibrand, 1660
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Now if Christians did believe all these Truths, and would consider of them, would not their condition be more joyful? Here's a Weakness, I but it is Grace; that Grace is little, I but it comes from Graciousness, and makes me gracious: O how many conflicts! I but 'tis 'twixt Grace and Sin; yea, and many sinnings, I but not love of sin, no voluntary service: But how poor in Duties! I but God regards the Will: But what will ⟨p. 367⟩become of me for my former sins? Why! Christ hath satisfied, and God hath pardoned: But if I had strength of Grace, I might take comfort; Why! the weakest Convert is a Believer, and the weakest Believer hath Christ; Ergò.
Now if Christians did believe all these Truths, and would consider of them, would not their condition be more joyfull? Here's a Weakness, I but it is Grace; that Grace is little, I but it comes from Graciousness, and makes me gracious: O how many conflicts! I but 'tis 'twixt Grace and Sin; yea, and many sinnings, I but not love of sin, no voluntary service: But how poor in Duties! I but God regards the Will: But what will ⟨p. 367⟩become of me for my former sins? Why! Christ hath satisfied, and God hath pardoned: But if I had strength of Grace, I might take comfort; Why! the weakest Convert is a Believer, and the weakest Believer hath Christ; Ergò.
Secondly, to Persons long since converted; What should they 1do to walk with joyful hearts? I answer, 1. Often examine and review your Spiritual condition; this will keep you and God friends: often look upon the evidences of Gods favour to your Souls, and maintain and clear them if blotted; Such experiences are bathes of Comfort: Remember the days of old. 2. Be upright; maintain the Oil, and you maintain the light. The work of Righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of Righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever: