First, therefore, we are to inquire what are the operations of the Holy Ghost in reference unto Jesus Christ, the Head of the church. And these were of two sorts:—I. Such as whereof the person of Christ in his human nature was the immediate object. II. Such as he performs towards others on his behalf; that is, with direct respect unto his person and office. I. But yet, before we enter upon the first sort of his works which we shall begin withal, an objection of seeming weight and difficulty must
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