A93085:308
Subjection to Christ in all his ordinances, and appointments, the best means to preserve…
Subjection to Christ in all his ordinances, and appointments, the best means to preserve our liberty. Together with a treatise of ineffectual hearing the word; how we may know whether we have heard the same effectually: and by what means it may be come effectual unto us. With some remarkable passages of his life. By Tho. Shepherd, late pastor of the Church of Christ in Cambridge in New-England. Now published by Mr. Jonathan Michel pastor of the said church in New England.Subjection to Christ in all his ordinances, and appointments, the best means to preserve our liberty. Together with a treatise of ineffectual hearing the word; how we may know whether we have heard the same effectually: and by what means it may be come effectual unto us. With some remarkable passages of his life. By Tho. Shephard, late pastor of the Church of Christ in Cambridge in New-England. Now published by Mr. Jonathan Michell pastor of the said church in New England.
London: printed for John Rothwell, 1652
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The serious consideration of which one truth, is enough to draw all to Christ from the power of unbelief; especially they that say, I cannot, or ought not to believe. For the reason why men do not come, is.
1. They think the Gospel concerns not them; what doth the Lord say to me, come so vile, and sinful? yes, that he doth; if there was no such law, there ⟨p. 148⟩could be no transgression or condemnation.
2. They think they shall presume. No, if conscience be bound to it, 'tis no presumption, to keep a Sabbath aright, or to receive Christ as God offers him: Oh, this quiets conscience.
3. The Lord lays his chain on the most, tender place of conscience, as it will answer it at the great day, or will have any peace; take heed, you refuse not so great salvation.