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Three sermons lately preached at Boston. I. Showing the virtue of Christs blood to…Three sermons lately preached at Boston. I. Shewing the vertue of Christs blood to…
Three sermons lately preached at Boston. I. Showing the virtue of Christs blood to cleanse from sin. II. That natural men are under the government of self-love. III. That the Gospel is the means of conversion. : To which a fourth is added, to stir up young men and maidens to praise the name of the Lord. / By Solomon Stoddard A.M. Pastor of Northampton.Three sermons lately preached at Boston. I. Shewing the vertue of Christs blood to cleanse from sin. II. That natural men are under the government of self-love. III. That the Gospel is the means of conversion. : To which a fourth is added, to stir up young men and maidens to praise the name of the Lord. / By Solomon Stoddard A.M. Pastor of Northampton.
printed by B. Green for Daniel Henchman, 1717
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2. The Glory of God seen in these works doth make Men more holy. When Men are once Converted, they grow in Grace by these discoveries; they see the glory of God in the works of Creation, and that has a gracious Effect on them. Rev. 4.11. Thou art worthy O Lord, to receive glory, and honour and power, for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure, they are and were created. The consideration of those mighty works have a great influence into their holy walk. We find the Saints in Scripture graciously affected many times with the works of Creation. The ⟨p. 73⟩Thoughts thereof stirred up a Spirit of Religion in them. Psal. 33.6. David magnifies God on that account: By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, and all the hosts of them with the breath of his mouth. They often glorify God as the Creator of the ends of the earth, Isai. 40.28. So Godly Men see the glory of God in his Commandments, and that draws forth the Exercises of Grace: they often admire […] ••••ection and purity of the Law. Psal. 19. •. The Law of the Lord is perfect converting the soul, the testimony of the Lord is sure making wise the simple. Gods glory seen in his Law draws forth Love, and Repentance, and Obedience. So likewise the glory of God appearing in Mercies and Judgments have a gracious Effect on the hearts of Saints. Hos. 3.5. They shall fear the Lord and his goodness. Mercies stir up Thankfulness. Psal. 103.1, 2. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. So Afflictions make the heart better, more humble, penitent, and watchful. Psal. 119.71. It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn thy statutes. And the great works of God in the World are great helps to the growth of Grace: Saints are often Meditating on them, and so stirring up their hearts in holiness.