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Communion with God. in two sermons preached at Paul'sCommunion vvith God. in two sermons preach'd at Paul's
Communion with God. in two sermons preached at Paul's: the first, Sept. 3, 1654, the second, March 25, 1655. / By Samuel Annesley L.L.D. minister of the gospel at John Evangel London.Communion vvith God. in two sermons preach'd at Paul's: the first, Sept. 3, 1654, the second, March 25, 1655. / By Samuel Annesley L.L.D. minister of the gospel at John Evangel London.
London: printed by Evan Tyler, 1655
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.
Alas, this business is beyond my strength, I cannot change mine own heart; though there are encouragements and helps, I know not which way to go, nor how to plead them.
Alas, this business is beyond my strength, I cannot change mine own heart; though there are encouragements and helps, I know not which way to go, nor how to pleade them.
Well, but is the Spirit of God able to quicken thee, and to teach thee, and to enable thee? he stands especially engaged, 'tis his immediate work to prevail upon the heart, Go to the Spirit, and beg of him, that he would lead thee to the Father, and to Christ, that thou mayst have fellowship with the Father and the Son.
Alas, I cannot go unto the Spirit, I have so long resisted him, so often grieved him, with what face can I go? I am unworthy of his guidance.
Well, but Jesus Christ stands engaged; and never speak of Merit, that day thou speakest of Christ. Go to Christ, and beg that he would send his Spirit into thy heart. Jesus Christ is thy Kinsman, he knows how to pity thee; and the Spirit of Grace is at his dispose. Oh then go to Christ.