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The truly blessed man
The truly blessed man: or, The way to be happy here, and for ever: being the substance of divers sermons preached on, Psalm XXXII. / By Samuel Willard, teacher of a church in Boston. N.E. ; [Five lines from Isaiah]
printed by B. Green for Michael Perry, 1700
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.
4. He hath great liberty of access with boldness to the Throne of Grace; there is such a liberty which Gods Children enjoy, Heb. 4.16. and this is that which principally contributes to it. It is sin that makes us afraid. When our first Parents were naked, they hid themselves, Gen. 3 8. but now being thus clothed, their shame and fear is taken away. When we know that our sin is covered, we need not be terrified with the thoughts of the Holiness and Righteousness of God.
4. He hath great liberty of access with boldness to the Throne of Grace; there is such a liberty which Gods Children enjoy, Heb. 4.16. and this is that which principally contributes to it. It is sin that makes us afraid. When our first Parents were naked, they hid themselves, Gen. 3 8. but now being thus cloathed, their shame and fear is taken away. When we know that our sin is covered, we need not be terrified with the thoughts of the Holiness and Righteousness of God.
5. Hence he shall with greatest comfort appear before the Judgement Seat of Christ in the great Day? and this is a privilege beyond concep•• on. What is it that makes Sinners afraid of that terrible day, but their Sins, the Guilt whereof makes them fearfully to expect the Vengeance of it? when therefore these are covered, that danger is removed, and so they can stand upright then; they may hold up their heads with joy, who have these Garments of Salvation thrown over them.
5. Hence he shall with greatest comfort appear before the Judgement Seat of Christ in the great Day? and this is a priviledge beyond concep•• on. What is it that makes Sinners afraid of that terrible day, but their Sins, the Guilt whereof makes them fearfully to expect the Vengeance of it? when therefore these are covered, that danger is removed, and so they can stand upright then; they may hold up their heads with joy, who have these Garments of Salvation thrown over them.