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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 2: USE, II.
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USE, II.
From this Doctrine we may Infer the Believers Felicity as well as Dignity. A good Match is a singular happiness. Christ is the most desirable one that ever was or that possibly can be. To be Married to the Son of God, To the only Son of the King of Heaven, What greater Dignity? What greater Felicity? Christ is the Wisest and Richest that can be thought of: Angels proclaim it. Rev. 5.12. The Angels said, Worthy is the Lamb that is slain to receive honour, & glory, and power, and wisdom, and riches. That is to say, Worthy to be acknowledged the Richest and Wisest, and most Powerful and Honourable that can be mentioned. Was not Pharaohs ⟨p. 60⟩Daughter happy in being Married to Solomon! Behold a greater than Solomon is here. The Soul that is Married to him is made happy for ever.
From this Doctrine we may Infer the Believers Felicity as well as Dignity. A good Match is a singular happiness. Christ is the most desireable one that ever was or that possibly can be. To be Married to the Son of God, To the only Son of the King of Heaven, What greater Dignity? What greater Felicity? Christ is the Wisest and Richest that can be thought of: Angels proclaim it. Rev. 5.12. The Angels said, Worthy is the Lamb that is slain to receive honour, & glory, and power, and wisdom, and riches. That is to say, Worthy to be acknowledged the Richest and Wisest, and most Powerful and Honourable that can be mentioned. Was not Pharaohs ⟨p. 60⟩Daughter happy in being Married to Solomon! Behold a greater than Solomon is here. The Soul that is Married to him is made happy for ever.