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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
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
Q. How doth the Spirit's being upon Ministers, conduce to the reviving of Religion?
A. Two Ways especially.
1. The Spirit gives them a Zeal for God's Glory, and the Salvation of Souls. When the Spirit of God is upon them they will be much concerned for God's Glory. So it was with Elijah, 1 Kin. 19.10. I have been very Zealous for the Lord God of Hosts. They will not be indifferent whether God's Kingdom flourish or not; their Hearts will not be upon the World, but their Hearts will be engaged for God's Honour, So for the Salvation of Mens Souls. They will take a great deal of Care that their Hearers do not Perish. 1 Cor. 10.33. Not seeking my own Profit, but the Profit of many that they ⟨p. 36⟩may be saved. 1 Cor. 9.19, 20, 21, 22. I have made my self a Servant to all, that I may gain the more, &c. I am made all things to all Men, that by all means I may save some.