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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
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. An Eternity of Weal or of Woe depends on this. Are not Men Infinitely concerned in that which their Eternity depends upon. If any Man was told that he should be in happiness or in misery for some Scores of Years, would he not be greatly concerned about it? How much more when the ⟨p. 84⟩Word of God informs him of that on which an Eternity of Weal or Woe depends? For so it does on his hearing or not hearing the Voice of Christ whilst it is day.
1. An Eternity of Weal or of Wo depends on this. Are not Men Infinitely concerned in that which their Eternity depends upon. If any Man was told that he should be in happiness or in misery for some Scores of Years, would he not be greatly concerned about it? How much more when the ⟨p. 84⟩Word of God informs him of that on which an Eternity of Weal or Wo depends? For so it does on his hearing or not hearing the Voice of Christ whilest it is day.
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2. If Sinners hear his Voice Now before their day is past, they shall certainly find Mercy; God will then be found of them. Isai. 55.6. Seek ye the Lord while he may be found. While the day of Grace last is a finding time. No Sinner did ever repent and return to God within that time, but the Lord had Mercy on him, and has abundantly pardoned his many and great Sins. Come before it is too late. Come before Sun set. Come before the Master of the house has shut to the door, and you are sure of finding acceptance with him; He will in no wise cast you out, if you come to him, To Day.