Burnet, Gilbert (1643-1715)

An Exposition of the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of England

London

Ri. Chiswell

1699

"He will write his Laws in their hearts, and make them to walk in them."

The Grace of God is set forth in Scripture by such Figures and Expressions as do plainly intimate its efficacy; and that it does not depend upon us to use it, or not to use it at pleasure. It is said to be a Creation, we are created unto good works, and we become new Creatures: It is called a Regeneration, or a New Birth; it is called a Quickning and a Resurrection; as our former state is compared to a feebleness, a blindness, and a death. God is said to work in us both to will and to do: His people shall be willing in the day of his power: He will write his Laws in their hearts, and make them to walk in them.Mankind is compared to a Mass of Clay in the hand of the Potter, who of the same lump makes at his pleasure Vessels of honour or of dishonour. These passages, this last in particular, do insinuate an Absolute and a Conquering Power in Grace; and that the love of God constrains us, as S. Paul speaks expresly.
(p. 186)

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