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persuaded to end all the strifes among themselves, which have wasted so much precious time, and consumed the vital spirit of religion, hindered the conversion of multitudes, and increased and confirmed the atheism of the times. O, put on, as the elect of God, bowels of mercy, and a spirit of charity and forbearance, if not for your own sakes, yet for the church's sake! O that you would dwell more in your closets, and be more frequently and fervently upon your knees! that you would search your hearts more narrowly, and sift them more thoroughly than ever, before the Lord's fierce anger come upon you! Look into your Bibles,

then into your hearts, and then to

heaven, for a true dis

covery of your condition; and if this poor mite may contribute anything to that end, it will be a great reward of the unworthy labours of

Your servant in Christ,

JOHN FLAVEL.

CONTENTS.

THE NATURE OF THE SPIRIT'S APPLICATION OF

THE GENERAL NATURE OF THE EFFECTUAL APPLICATION OF

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us

wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.

THE BELIEVER'S UNION WITH CHRIST.

I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one.

THE GOSPEL MINISTRY, AS AN EXTERNAL MEANS OF

APPLYING CHRIST.

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech

you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to

God. 2 Cor. v. 20

THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT, THE INTERNAL AND MOST EFFECTUAL

MEANS OF THE APPLICATION OF CHRIST.

No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw

him. John vi. 44

THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT MORE PARTICULARLY, BY WHICH

THE SOUL IS ENABLED TO APPLY CHRIST.

And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins.

THE ACT BY WHICH WE EFFECTUALLY APPLY CHRIST TO OUR

OWN SOULS, OR SAVING FAITH.

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become

the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.

SAVING FAITH-CONTINUED.

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become

the sous of God, even to them that believe on his name.

THE BELIEVER'S FELLOWSHIP WITH CHRIST.

Therefore, God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness

above thy fellows. Psa. xlv. 7

THE WHOLE SUBJECT APPLIED IN A SOLEMN INVITA-

TION TO COME TO CHRIST, WITH MOTIVES FROM

HIS TITLES AND BENEFITS.

ALL MEN INVITED TO APPLY JESUS CHRIST.

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give

you rest. Matt. xi. 28.

FIRST TITLE OF CHRIST THE PHYSICIAN OF SOULS.

But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole

need not a physician, but they that are sick. Matt. ix. 12

SECOND TITLE OF CHRIST "THE MERCY."

To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his

holy covenant. Luke i. 72

THIRD TITLE OF CHRIST-"ALTOGETHER LOVELY."

Yea, he is altogether lovely, Sol. Song v. 16

FOURTH TITLE OF CHRIST "THE DESIRE OF ALL NATIONS.

And the Desire of all nations shall come. Hag. ii. 7

FIFTH TITLE OF CHRIST "THE LORD OF GLORY."

Which none of the princes of this world knew, for had they known it,

they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 1 Cor. ii. 8

SIXTH TITLE OF CHRIST "THE CONSOLATION OF ISRAEL."

Waiting for the consolation of Israel. Luke ii. 25

FIRST BENEFIT PURCHASED BY CHRIST THE FORGIVENESS

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of

sins, according to the riches of his grace. Ephes. i. 7

SECOND BENEFIT PURCHASED BY CHRIST-ACCEPTANCE WITH

To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us

accepted in the Beloved. Ephes. i. 6

THIRD BENEFIT PURCHASED BY CHRIST THE LIBERTY OF

If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

FOURTH BENEFIT PURCHASED BY CHRIST-BRINGING US TO

GOD BY RECONCILIATION AND GLORIFICATION.

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust,

that he might bring us to God. 1 Pet. iii. 18

COMING TO CHRIST IMPLIES TRUE CONVICTION OF SIN,

BEING SLAIN BY THE LAW AND TAUGHT OF GOD.

NECESSITY OF BEING SLAIN BY THE LAW.

For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment

came, sin revived, and I died. Rom. vii. 9

NECESSITY OF BEING SLAIN BY THE LAW-CONTINUED.

For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment

came, sin revived, and I died. Rom. vii. 9

NECESSITY OF BEING "TAUGHT OF GOD.'

It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God.

Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the

Father, cometh unto me. John vi. 45

NECESSITY OF BEING "TAUGHT OF GOD"-CONTINUED.

It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God.

Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the

Father, cometh unto me. John vi. 45

EVIDENCES OF UNION WITH CHRIST.

THE INDWELLING OF THE SPIRIT.

And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he

hath given us. I John iii. 24

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