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The efficacy of the fear of Hell, to restrain men from sin. Showed in…The efficacy of the fear of Hell, to restrain men from sin. Shewed in…
The efficacy of the fear of Hell, to restrain men from sin. Showed in a sermon before the inferior court in Northampton, Decem. 3d, 1712. : Together with the benefit of the Gospel, to those that are wounded in spirit. Showed in several sermons, from Luke 4th. 18, 19. On the occasion of a more than ordinary pouring out of the spirit of God. / By Solomon Stoddard, Pastor of Northampton.The efficacy of the fear of Hell, to restrain men from sin. Shewed in a sermon before the inferiour court in Northampton, Decem. 3d, 1712. : Together with the benefit of the Gospel, to those that are wounded in spirit. Shewed in several sermons, from Luke 4th. 18, 19. On the occasion of a more than ordinary pouring out of the spirit of God. / By Solomon Stoddard, Pastor of Northampton.
printed by Thomas Fleet for Samuel Phillips, 1713
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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. They are under an Indefinite Promise of having their Eyes opened. After all, this is needful, that God should convince Men of the certainty of Spiritual Things; and God has made Promises of that. He is not under Engagement to particular Persons, but he hath promised that Christ shall be a Light to the Gentiles. Isa. 49.6. That is saving Light. So he has promised it to Ministers, to encourage them in their Work. Math. ⟨p. 139⟩28.20. Teach them to observe all things that I have Commanded, and lo, I am with you alway to the end of the World. Joh. 16.8. The Comforter shall convince the World of Sin, of Righteousness, and of Judgment. Act. 26.17 18. I send thee to open the Blind Eyes […] them from Darkness to Light. Yea, he has promised this Mercy to his Church. Joh. 6.45. All thy Children shall be taught of the Lord. Heb. 8.10, 11. This shows, that he is engaged to bestow this Mercy upon a Number, where he doth set up his Ordinances; and accordingly it is the manner of God, to give Spiritual Light and Understanding to some; and this shows, that they that live under the means of Grace, have an opportunity of recovering their Sight. They are under an hopeful Advantage to enjoy this Mercy.
4. They are under an Indefinite Promise of having their Eyes opened. After all, this is needful, that God should convince Men of the certainty of Spiritual Things; and God has made Promises of that. He is not under Engagement to particular Persons, but he hath promised that Christ shall be a Light to the Gentiles. Isa. 49.6. That is saving Light. So he has promised it to Ministers, to encourage them in their Work.