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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, 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.
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 pitty thee; and the Spirit of Grace is at his dispose. Oh then go to Christ.
Alas, I cannot go to Christ, I have no ability to go, nor so much as a will to move towards him. I cannot go to Christ.
Well, but the Father is engaged to draw thee, though thou canst not go; a man may be drawn, which hath no natural willingness of his own. The father stands engaged to change the will, & absolute promises are theirs that lay claim to them (provided they do not overthrow their own claim.) Go therefore and tell the Father thy case.