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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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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. When they carry so as is for his praise.
1. By worshipping him in a suitable manner. ⟨p. 96⟩The proper business of worship is glorifying God; when they worship him they honour him as God. Psal. 29.9. In his Temple doth every one speak of his glory. Divine worship is too great an honour to be given to any Creature. Rev. 19.10. Worship God. So Men glorify God, when they Pray to him, and do in religious manner ask blessings of him, and do ascribe the blessings they enjoy unto him. They therein give a testimony to the Almighty Power and Goodness of God, and they acknowledge their dependence on him. Prayer is Praise: the language of Prayer is, Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory. Math. 6.13. So a religious Attending on the Preaching of the Word, is a Praising of God. When they are hearing the Word with reverence, they therein acknowledge the Authority and Majesty of God, and his Divine Truth & Faithfulness: We therein acknowledge that his Word is the rule of Faith and Life. That his Word is able to make us wise unto Salvation; that it is worthy to be believed and obeyed. Act. 10.33. We are all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. So a religious Singing of Psalms, is giving glory to God. Psal. 147.1. Praise ye the Lord, for it is good to sing praises to our God. So a religious receiving the Seals of Gods Covenant, is praising God. There is a thankful Memorial of the Redemption of Christ. 1 Cor. 11.26. Ye show forth the Lords death. There is a testimony given to the