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Section IV. In which is considered, what events are to take place, according to Scripture Prophecy, before the beginning of the Millennium, and to prepare the way for it. · Part 6
And this will make from fact, a new and greater discovery of the absolute dependence of man on the and Spirit of God, to prevent his greatest wickedness and endless destruction, and to form him to and happiness; and of the great and grace of God, in converting and saving lost man, and in bringing on such a wonderful degree of holiness and happiness, and continuing it a thousand years; and that this is all to be ascribed to the sovereign power and grace of God, who has mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth. When all men shall be righteous and holy from generation to generation for a thousand years, and all the children which shall be born in that time, shall appear to be pious and holy as soon as they begin to act, and in this to the end of life, the appearance will be, that mankind are now grown better, and that the evil nature of man is not so great; but he is naturally inclined to obedience and holiness: The sudden and great apostasy which will take place, will take off this appearance: and show, that the heart of man is naturally as full of evil as ever it was; and that all the good and holiness of the Millennial state was the effect of the power of the Spirit of God, and to be wholly ascribed to the infinite, sovereign grace of God. And this discovery will be remembered by the forever, and improved lo the glory of God, to the praise of rich, sovereign grace, and consequently to their own eternal advantage.
Even so come Lord Jesus.
