N01667:136
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
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.
Nay, they have been so affected as almost to resolve to forsake their Sins, and to become Christians indeed. Was it not so with Agrippa? He was almost persuaded to be a Christian, Act. 26.28. Yea, many times the Holy Spirit strives with Sinners, so as to cause a great Reformation in them, and yet no thorough saving work upon them. They have been swept and garnished, and the Unclean Spirit has gone out of them for a time, but afterwards Seven Devils have entered for One before, Matth. 12.45. They have escaped the Pollutions of the World through the ⟨p. 82⟩Knowledge of Christ; yet but a common work of the Holy Spirit on them, 2 Pet. 2.20. Was it not thus with Herod? He lived under John Baptists powerful Ministry, heard him gladly, and did many things, Mark 6.20. Now when the Spirit of God is at work in the hearts of Sinners, although' but with a Common and not a saving Work, they are greatly concerned to hear the Voice of Christ, that so the work may prove saving.
Nay, they have been so affected as almost to resolve to forsake their Sins, and to become Christians indeed. Was it not so with Agrippa? He was almost perswaded to be a Christian, Act. 26.28. Yea, many times the Holy Spirit strives with Sinners, so as to cause a great Reformation in them, and yet no thorough saving work upon them. They have been swept and garnished, and the Unclean Spirit has gone out of them for a time, but afterwards Seven Devils have entred for One before, Matth. 12.45. They have escaped the Pollutions of the World through the ⟨p. 82⟩Knowledge of Christ; yet but a common work of the Holy Spirit on them, 2 Pet. 2.20