The great mystery of godliness Jesus Christ our Lord God and man, and man with God; one in Jesus Christ our Lord. By Mr. Erbury minister of the word.

Erbery, William, 1604-1654.

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THE MYSTICALL Union of CHRIST and his CHURCH; Grace, Mercy and Peace with all spirituall and speciall blessings of Heaven be multiplied upon you and in you, by the blessed Spirit from God the Father through CHRIST JESUS our Lord. Amen.

PART .II.

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§. 5.

Q. VVHat are the blessings that Christ Jesus brings?

A. First, Eternall election to life in his Fathers love, Eph. 1. 4.

2 Adoption to become the son of God with himselfe, Eph. 1. 5.

3 Acceptation of my person, and all my actions in him, Eph. 1. 6.

4 Redemption of my soule and bo∣dy by his blood; and justification, whereby I am fully cleared from Gods judgement, freed from Gods wrath, my sins forgiven, and I freely accoun∣ted as just, Eph. 1. 7.

5 Vocation, whereby I am the cal∣led of Christ Jesus, Rom. 1. 6. in the Gospel, wherein he hath abounded to Page 19 me in all wisdome and prudence, ha∣ving made knowne unto mee the my∣stery of his will, Eph. 1. 8, 9.

6 Eternall salvation, and an im∣mortall inheritance in heaven with all Angels and Saints that ever were or shall be, Eph. 1. 10, 11.

And all this to the praise of the glo∣ry of his grace, Eph. 1. 6, 12.

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