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CHAP. XXII. Contains the Ʋses of the former Doctrine, namely, That Christ is King of Saints.
HAving declared Christ in the former twelve Sections to be King of Saints: Give me leave now, to adde a word of application, and that
The inviting Instruction you shall finde in these three passages, discove∣ring
- 1. Christs excellency.
- 2. The properties of his Kingdome.
- 3. The glory of his Saints.
1. To shew you Christ's excellency, in that he is King of Saints: None so glo∣rious, and therefore none so desirable as Jesus Christ, Rev. 15. 3. where he hath that high and mighty Title of King of Saints ascribed to him; he is also called Lord God Almighty, whose workes are great and marvelous, and his wayes just and true. Now to elevate your thoughts to his Ex∣cellency, let me set before you these four things.
- 1. His right and Title.
- 2. His Qualifications.
- 3. His Administrations.
- 4. His Communications.