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True grace, distinguished from the experience of devils; in a sermon, preached before the…
True grace, distinguished from the experience of devils; in a sermon, preached before the Synod of New-York, convened at New-Ark, in New-Jersey, on September 28. N.S. 1752. / By Jonathan Edwards, A.M. Pastor of the Church of Christ in Stockbridge in New-England. ; (Printed by the desire of the synod.) : [Four lines from II. Corinthians]
New-York: printed by James Parker, 1753
Title page typeset from the transcription.
TRUE GRACE, Distinguished from the EXPERIENCE OF DEVILS. › IMPROVEMENT.
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Compare this with the four first Verses of the Psalm.—The End of the Day of Judgment, is not to find out what is just, as it is with human Judgments, but 'tis to manifest what is just; to make known GOD's Justice in the Judgment which he will execute, to Men's own Consciences, and to the World. And therefore, that Day is called the Day of Wrath, and Revelation of the righteous Judgment of GOD. Rom. ii. 5. Now Sinners often cavil against the Justice of GOD's Dispensations, and particularly, the Justice of the Punishment, which GOD threatens for their Sins; excusing themselves, and condemning GOD: But when GOD comes to manifest their Wickedness in the Light of that Day, and to call them to an Account, they will be Speechless; Matt. xxii. 11, 12. And when the King came to see the Guests, he saw there, a Man which had not on a wedding Garment: And be saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither, not having a wedding Garment? And he was Speechless. When the King of Heaven and Earth comes to Judgment, their Consciences will be so perfectly enlightened and convinced, by the All-searching Light, they shall then stand in; that their Mouths will be effectually stopped, as to all Excuses for themselves, all Pleading of their own Righteousness, to excuse or justify them; and all Objections against the Justice of their Judge; that their Conscience will condemn them only, and not GOD.
Compare this with the four first Verses of the Psalm.—The End of the Day of Judgment, is not to find out what is just, as it is with human Judgments, but 'tis to manifest what is just; to make known GOD's Justice in the Judgment which he will execute, to Men's own Consciences, and to the World. And therefore, that Day is called the Day of Wrath, and Revelation of the righteous Judgment of GOD. Rom. ii. 5. Now Sinners often cavil against the Justice of GOD's Dispensations, and particularly, the Justice of the Punishment, which GOD threatens for their Sins; excusing themselves, and condemning GOD: But when GOD comes to manifest their Wickedness in the Light of that Day, and to call them to an Account, they will be Speechless; Matt. xxii. 11, 12. And when the King came to see the Guests, he saw there, a Man which had not on a wedding Grrment: And be saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither, not having a wedding Garment? And he was Speechless. When the King of Heaven and Earth comes to Judgment, their Consciences will be so perfectly enlighten'd and convinced, by the All-searching Light, they shall then stand in; that their Mouths will be effectually stopped, as to all Excuses for themselves, all Pleading of their own Righteousness, to excuse or justify them; and all Objections against the Justice of their Judge; that their Conscience will condemn them only, and not GOD.