N01395:54
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.
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.
1. Hereby they are disposed to Study and Preach such things as do especially tend to the reviving of Religion. There be several other Truths, that in their Season must be studied and Preached. Ministers must not decline to Preach the whole Counsel of God; no part of the Word of God is in Vain. But when they are zealous for God's Honour and Mens Salvation, they will set themselves to revive Religion; they will dwell upon those things that do more directly tend to the furtherance of Mens Salvation. Such things as will take with the Consciences of Men. Eccl. 12.10. The Preacher sought to find out acceptable Words. They will consider the Necessities of People, and strive to relieve them. So it was with Paul, Act. 20.21. Testifying both to the Jews and also to the Greeks, Repentance towards God, and Faith towards our Lord Jesus Christ. The Corruptions of the Land will stir up their Spirit.