1st. As a clear demonstration of the proposition, that God taketh "no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live."[1] "I exhort" says St. Paul, "that supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all men. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of Qod our Saviour, who will have all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth."[2] "God so loved the world" said our Saviour, "that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."[3] As a confirmation of the glorious truths here announced, God has graciously placed into the hand of every man ample means, which if rightly used, will compass his present and everlasting happiness. So the great Father of us all, may utter now the same vehement complaint of every ungodly impenitent sinner, as he did with regard to the base ingratitude
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foolish to get wisdom.
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