Are the kind declarations of his word, in which he hath assured us he will bestow blessings upon his people. The promises contained in the sacred Scriptures may be considered,
1. Divine as to their origin.
2. Suitable as to their nature.
3. Abundant as to their number.
4. Clear as to their expression.
5. Certain as to their accomplishment.
The consideration of them should,
1. Prove an antidote to despair.
2. A motive to patience.
3. A call for prayer.
4. A spur to perseverance.
See Clark on the Promises, a book that Dr. Watts says, "he could dare put into the hands of every Christian, among all their divided sects and parties in the world." Buck's Serm. ser. 11:
Despite a stated reliance on the plain meaning of the Bible and the dictates of common sense, Buck's Theological Dictionary, first published in London in 1802, seeks to provide a textual basis for the evangelical community. By combining brief essays on orthodox belief and practice with historical entries on various denominations, Buck provided an interpretive lens that allowed antebellum Protestants to see Christianity's almost two millennia as their own history.Wikipedia
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