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A dissertation, wherein the strange doctrine lately published in a sermon, the tendency of…
A dissertation, wherein the strange doctrine lately published in a sermon, the tendency of which, is, to encourage unsanctified persons (while such) to approach the holy table of the Lord, is examined and confuted. With an appendix, showing what Scripture ground there is to hope, that within a very few years there will be a glorious reformation of the church throughout the world. / By I. Mather, D.D. ; [Six lines of Scripture texts]A dissertation, wherein the strange doctrine lately published in a sermon, the tendency of which, is, to encourage unsanctified persons (while such) to approach the holy table of the Lord, is examined and confuted. With an appendix, shewing what Scripture ground there is to hope, that within a very few years there will be a glorious reformation of the church throughout the world. / By I. Mather, D.D. ; [Six lines of Scripture texts]
Boston: printed by B. Green for Benj. Eliot, 1708
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All I shall say by way of Application is only a Word of EXHORTATION.
What should the Exhortation be? Let it be in the Words of Christ to Thomas, Joh. 20. 27. Be not faithless, but believing. As to Gods Promises, be not faithless but believing. As to Promises made to particular ⟨p. 125⟩Believers, & as to the Promises made to the Church of God, & the Glorious Times that are hastening on the World, be not faithless but Believing. Something by way of Encouragement let me speak; and something by way of Caution and Counsel.
What should the Exhertation be? Let it be in the Words of Christ to Thomas, Joh. 20. 27. Be not faithless, but believing. As to Gods Promises, be not faithless but believing. As to Promises made to particular ⟨p. 125⟩Believers, & as to the Promises made to the Church of God, & the Glorious Times that are hastening on the World, be not faithless but Beliveing. Something by way of Encouragement let me speak; and something by way of Caution and Counsel.
Consi. 1. It is certain that the Church of God upon Earth shall have a happy Day of it. Great shall be the Peace and Prosperity of the People of God, throughout the World. Those Things shall come to pass that will make the Times Happy. Good Rulers make happy Times; and God hath Promised that Blessing to His People,