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2d. When he hath respect to the Covenant, he hath respect to his Son Christ, the center of it, and in whom it stands fast, as he owns, Psal. lxxxix. 28. "My covenant shall stand fast with him." Why, then the strength of the plea is, Have respect to the Covenant, and so shew respect to thy Son: Have respect to him in his person as he is thy Son and our Saviour, Immanuel God-man; in his divinity, wherein he is equal with God: in his humanity, wherein he is the master-piece of God's works—Have respect to him in his purchase which is the substance of the Covenant bought with his blood. Have respect to his death and resurrection, for thou lovest him on this account, John x. 17. "Therefore doth the father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it up again." Where we see, that Christ, as dying and rising in the room of his people, is the object of the Father's love, delight, and esteem. Have respect unto his intercession wherein he prays for all the blessings of the Covenant that he hath purchased: Doth not the Father hear him always? Have repect to his commission, which is sealed by thee for 'Him hath God the Father sealed,' appointed and authorised unto all saving offices, relations and appearances; let him get the glory of all these. O strong plea!
3d. When he hath respect to the Covenant, he hath respect to his Spirit, the great Applier of the Covenant-blessings, the Executer of the Testament, sealed with the blood of Christ, and by whom Covenant love is shed abroad upon the heart, Rom. v. 5. Why then, the strength of the plea is, Have respect to the Covenant; that is, Have respect to thy own
