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CHAP. XI.
Sect 1. Exhortation to the Redeemed, in two Duties.
3. THis Doctrine calls upon the Lords Re∣deemed ones, for such a carriage, as is most suitable to their condition. Every re∣markable change of estate, requires an an∣swerable change of course and practise. If a prisoner (suppose Joseph) be hastily brought out of the Dungeon, to stand before a King, he must shave himself, and change his ray∣ment, his speech, apparel, gestures, and all his behaviour must be quite of another strain than they were in his low condition. Even so, beloved Christians, if you feel your selves bought out from the slavery of the curse; I beseech you to consider, that this excellent benefit layes a strong engagement upon you to walk as it becomes the Lords ransomed people.
And this walking must be manifested and held forth in sundry remarkable duties, which I shall rank in such order, as I con∣ceive to be most proper.
The first duty which the Redeemed soul hath to do, is this, Admire the riches of the mercy of God in Christ, laying this benefit in