in ConttiíbQng SI" an'#UebtiiiPtïon. 291 Chap. r 6. CHAP. XVI. Ofall the Divine Perfections Holinefs itpeculiarly admi- rable. The honour of it isfecured inour Redemption. In the bitter Sufferings of Chrift God declared Himfell unappeafable to Sin, though appeafable to Sinners. The Priviledges purchafed by Chri., are conveyed upon terms honourable to Holinefs. Pardon ofSin, Adoption, the Inheritance ofGlory,are annexed tofpecial 2uali- fications in thofe who receive them. The Redeemer is made a quickeningPrinciple to infpire as withnew Life. Inorder to our Sanctification, He hathgiven us the moll perfect Rule ofHolinefs, He exhibited a compleat Pa- tern ofit, Hepurchas dand conveys the Spirit of Holi- nefsto us. He prefents thefirongeft Motives to pertade us to be roly. Theperfetl Laws ofChrift are confidered, as they enjoin an abfolutefeparationfrom all Evil, and command thepractice ofallfubflantialGoodnefs. Some particular Precepts, which the Gofpel efpecially enfor- ces, with the Reafons ofthem,areconidered. OF all the Perfelions of the Deity, .none is more worthy ofhis Nature, and fo peculiarly admira- ble,as his Infinite Purity. 'Tis the molt fhining Attri- bute that derives a lultre to all the reft : He isglorious in b Holinefs. Wifdom degenerates intoCraft, Powerinto Tyranny, Mercy lofes its nature without Holinefs. He (wears by it as his Supreme Excellency : Once have I nïa_ (wornby my Holinef, I will not lie unto David. 'Tis the molt venerable Attribute,in the Praife whereof theHar- mony ofHeaven agrees. The Angels and Saints above are reprefented expreíling their extafy and raviftiment at Pp 2 the
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