The fountain of life opened, or, A display of Christ in his essential and mediatorial glory wherein the impetration of our redemption by Jesus Christ is orderly unfolded as it was begun, carryed on, and finished by his covenant-transaction, mysterious incarnation, solemn call and dedication ... / by John Flavell ...
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The fountain of life opened, or, A display of Christ in his essential and mediatorial glory wherein the impetration of our redemption by Jesus Christ is orderly unfolded as it was begun, carryed on, and finished by his covenant-transaction, mysterious incarnation, solemn call and dedication ... / by John Flavell ...
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Flavel, John, 1630?-1691.
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London :: Printed for Rob. White, for Francis Tyton ...,
1673.
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Jesus Christ -- Ethics.
Presbyterian Church -- Sermons.
Sermons, English -- 17th century.
Immortality.
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"The fountain of life opened, or, A display of Christ in his essential and mediatorial glory wherein the impetration of our redemption by Jesus Christ is orderly unfolded as it was begun, carryed on, and finished by his covenant-transaction, mysterious incarnation, solemn call and dedication ... / by John Flavell ..." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A39663.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 8, 2024.
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Inference 3.
Once more,* 1.1 hence it follows, That to bear the revilings, contra∣dictions and abuses of men, with a meek, composed and even spi∣rit, is excellent and Christ like. He stood before them as a Lamb; he rendred not railing for railing; he endured the contradictions of sinners against himself. Imitate Christ in his meekness. He calls you so to do, Matth. 11.28. This will be convincing to your enemies, comfortable for your selves, and honourable for Religi∣on. And as for your innocency God will clear it up as Christs was.
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You have heard the illegal trial of Christ, how insolently it was managed against him, well right or wrong, innocent or guilty, his blood is resolved upon. 'Tis bought and sold before hand. And if nothing else will do it, menaces and clamours shall con∣strain Pilate to condemn him. Whence our second note was,