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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.
A. 1. The Discoveries of the Gospel do encourage Sinners to accept of the Liberty that is offered. God is offering Liberty in the Gospel; and these offers by the Blessing of God, do prevail upon many Souls. 1 Cor. 4.15. I have Begotten you through the Gospel. Jam. 1.18. Of his own Will begat he us by the Word of Truth. Men are wont to make ⟨p. 166⟩many Objections against the Calls of God; but when they have the spiritual Discovery of the Gospel, it prevails upon the Heart, and conquers all the Opposition of the Soul, and the Men come to Christ. Whenever Men are convinced of the Glory of Christ, and of the Truth of the Gospel, their Will is gained, and they are not afraid to come to Christ. Joh. 6.45. Every one that hath heard and learned of the Father, cometh unto me. There is Encouragement enough in the Gospel, and when their Eyes are opened to see it, they cannot tarry away from Christ. They will come without any delay. They see that they may safely come. The Gospel banishes the Fears that they were under. When they see the Gospel, they prize Christ; they love to come; it pleaseth them to depend upon him. Then they are afraid to stay away, and neglect their Opportunity any longer, they should be Enemies to their own Souls if they should. Rom. 1.16. The Gospel is the power of God unto Salvation, to every one that believeth.