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A49383 The exceeding abundant grace of God displayed in the conversion of William Gymer a penitent malefactor and murderer, who was executed on the Castle-Hill in Norwich, Sept. 4. 1696. Written by John Lucas minister of the Gospel. Lucas, John, 1624 or 5-1703. 1696 (1696) Wing L3393; ESTC R217744 21,497 35

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Unconverted Wretch hath worse usage from the Devil and ought we not then to pity him greatly and pray for him heartily But if afterwards we find this sinner set at liberty among his Friends and kindly used we may well say to such a one O Friend the World is well amended with you Blessed be the Lord who hath dealt thus wondrously with you 2. A sincere Convert whatever his condition be in the World in what Degree or Quality soever he stands among Men is a blessing Converted Souls are the Glory and Treasure of the Church the Riches of the World the Substance of any Land or Nation Isa 6.13 As good Corn in the Field is the Husband-Mans Substance and not the gay Weeds These are the Pillars of the Earth or as the Stones under Ground which support the stately structure which those parts which seem more glorious do not 3. God is greatly to be praised for the conversion of any poor Soul Act. 11.18 The Thessalonians being turned from Idols to the Service of the Living and True God the Apostle tells them We give thanks to God always for you all 1 Thes 1.2 and that he and other Saints were bound so to do 2 Thes 1.3 God be thanked saith he to the Romans that ye were the servants of sin but not now but have obeyed from the heart that form of sound Doctrine whereto ye were delivered Rom. 6.17 He glorified the Holy One for turning the ungodly from their iniquities and the Churches glorified God in his Conversion Gal. c. 1. ver 22 23 24. One Sinner that repenteth refresheth the heart of Saints on Earth and causeth joy in the presence of the Angels in Heaven Luke 15.10 Thus under many infirmities it hath pleased the Almighty to put me upon improving that little spare time he hath given me from other Employment in setting down a few things of many concerning this poor Malefactor In which Discourse tho' some Circumstances be omitted and others not so exactly related as some might expect yet for the substance I dare say the truth is here delivered I heartily desired this might have been done by a better hand but seeing none would engage in this service I the least of all and most unworthy of any of Christ's Servants have ventured to cast my mite such as it is into the Treasury The good Lord accept it in his Son and make it useful to some poor Soul for his Name sake Octob. 23. 1696. FINIS A Catalogue of Books Printed for and are to be sold by Edward Giles Bookseller in Norwich near the Market-place SEveral Discourses concerning Actual Providence A Word in Season Defensive Armour against four of Satans most Fiery Darts Sermons upon the whole first and second Chapters of the Canticles Thirteen Sermons upon several Useful Subjects The Happiness of Brethren dwelling together in Unity All published by John Collings D. D. of Norwich The Way of the Spirit in bringing Souls to Christ The Glory of Christ set forth with the Necessity of Faith in several Sermons both by Mr. Tho. Allen late Pastor of a Church of Christ at Norwich Enoch's Walk with God and Christ a Christian's Gain By Mr. Timothy Armitage late Pastor of a Church of Christ at Norwich A Discourse of the Preciousness of Christ and of the Preciousness of Faith Precious Promises the Portion of Overcomers Sermons on five several Useful Subjects All by Mr. John Lougher Minister in Norfolk The Saints Ebenezer By Mr. Francis English late Minister in Norwich Directions to Spell English right The History of the Protestant Reformation as it was begun by Luther The Dead Saints Speaking being a Sermon Preached upon the Death of Mr. Newcomb of Dedham in Essex The English Presbyterian The Miracles of Christ The Ordinary Matter of Prayer drawn into Questions and Answers Two Treatises the first of Rejoycing in the Lord Jesus in all Cases and Conditions The second Of a Christian's Hope in Heaven and Freedom from Condemnation by Christ Both by Mr. Robert Asty late Minister of Jesus Christ in Norwich Obedience to Magistrates recommended in a Sermon Preached Sept. 9. 1683. By Jonathan Clapham Rector of VVramplingham in Norfolk Two Discourses one of Spiritual Blessings the other that God hath an high account of the least Grace in the Saints By Mr. John Cromwell late Pastor of a Church of Christ in Norwich Infant