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Practical truths, plainly delivered
Practical truths, plainly delivered: wherein is showed, I. That true believers on Jesus Christ, shall as certainly enjoy everlasting life in heaven, as if they were there already. II. That there is a blessed marriage between Jesus Christ the son of God, & the true believer. III. That men are infinitely concerned, not only to hear the voice of Christ, but that they do it, to day. IV. The work of the ministry, described, in an ordination sermon. / By Increase Mather, D.D. ; [Seven lines of Scripture texts]Practical truths, plainly delivered: wherein is shewed, I. That true believers on Jesus Christ, shall as certainly enjoy everlasting life in heaven, as if they were there already. II. That there is a blessed marriage between Jesus Christ the son of God, & the true believer. III. That men are infinitely concerned, not only to hear the voice of Christ, but that they do it, to day. IV. The work of the ministry, described, in an ordination sermon. / By Increase Mather, D.D. ; [Seven lines of Scripture texts]
printed by B. Green for Daniel Henchman, 1718
That there is a blessed Marriage between Jesus Christ the Son of GO… › Application 3: USE, III.
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Consider also, That you will not be thus offered always. The Lord says, My Spirit shall not always strive. Gods Spirit is striving with Men in the Gospel. Hearken now for he will not always make the offer. Christ said to Jerusalem, How often would I have gathered you under my wings, and ye would not? How often has Christ the Son of God spoken to thee and offered himself to thee? yet thou hast not regarded: take heed lest thou have no more offer; mayst not thou fear it. It may be this is the last offer that some that hear me this day shall ever have: then slight not the offer, as you love your Souls.
Do any of you say, What shall we do that Christ may be ours and we his? That we may come into this blessed Marriage.
Answ. If we would have Christ we must resolve to be for him and not for another. Resolve to Renounce all other Lords and Lovers that stand in Opposition to, or Competition with the Lord Jesus Christ. Say as the Lords People do, Although' other Lords have had dominion over us, now we will make mention of thy Name only. So must you say, Tho' Sin, tho' Self, tho' the World has had dominion over me, yet I renounce all, and part with all for Christ. Consent sincerely to the motion of the Gospel, and the thing ⟨p. 68⟩is done: It is but that one thing and the Match is made; and thou art made for Eternity, if thou doest but that One thing. Then Consent to the offer of the Gospel with all thy heart.
Answ. If we would have Christ we must resolve to be for him and not for another. Resolve to Renounce all other Lords and Lovers that stand in Opposition to, or Competition with the Lord Jesus Christ. Say as the Lords People do, Altho' other Lords have had dominion over us, now we will make mention of thy Name only. So must you say, Tho' Sin, tho' Self, tho' the World has had dominion over me, yet I renounce all, and part with all for Christ. Consent sincerely to the motion of the Gospel, and the thing