Chapter 60. The Fourth Doctrine (Propounded in the 45th Chapter)
therefore the terror of the Lord (and much more, the grace of the Lord), we persuade men."
If God would but convince you of this—that when you hear anything of the mystery of the Gospel opened to you, and any earnestness of spirit manifested in it, if you were convinced that the source and principle of it is this—the apprehension of the glory of this ministry
(as it is such an excellent ministry)—then it is because all faithful ministers of God are so earnest in the ministration of it. It would have a greater impact on your hearts to receive what is delivered in such a manner. But we let that pass and come to what is the main point in the text.
Chapter 60.
The Fourth Doctrine (Propounded in the 45th Chapter) That God and Christ are exceedingly willing and desirous to be reconciled to sinners.
"As though God did beseech you by us, we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled unto God."
You will not find in any scripture (that I know) a more fully expressed and earnest desire of Jesus Christ to be reconciled with sinners than here. This expression is (in the manner of men) to convey the earnestness of God's heart in His desire to be reconciled with sinners, and that is our point of doctrine. Our doctrine shall be