Taking his theme from 2 Corinthians 11:2, Edward Pearse discusses the blessed marriage that exists between believers and Christ. He shows what makes Christ the perfect Bridegroom and how it is that God accomplishes this grand espousal. This is a work of great spiritual value, charged with experiential vitality and liberally sprinkled with gospel exhortations. Read and see that there is no better match for your soul than Jesus.
Contents
Chapter 1
Wherein an introduction is made into our intended discourse, the foundation thereof laid, and the matters to be inquired into in our procedure therein proposed
Chapter 2
The espousal or marriage relation between Christ and believers opened, and the import thereof laid down in five things
Chapter 3
In which the way and means of the accomplishment of this espousal or marriage relation between Christ and believers is enquired into, and a general account thereof given
Chapter 4
Wherein are contained the more remote acts of divine grace, put forth more immediately by the Father and Jesus Christ, for us, and towards us, in order to the accomplishment of the espousal between Christ and us
Chapter 5
Which gives an account of those more near acts of grace which the Father and Jesus Christ, by the Spirit, do put forth in us and upon us, for the effecting of the espousals between Christ and us
Chapter 6
Being a call to, and treaty with, souls, in order to an espousal between Christ and them
Chapter 7
Which shows what manner of Husband Christ is, and how qualified for the endearing of Him to souls, and rendering Him desirable in a conjugal union
Chapter 8
Which shows what great things Christ does for all His spouses
Chapter 9
Which opens a little the heart of Christ, and shows how much He is set upon an espousal to sinners
Chapter 10
Which directs souls, and shows them the way how to attain unto this sweet and blessed espousal with Jesus Christ
Chapter 11
Directions how to attain unto this sweet and blessed espousal continued
Chapter 12
Being a contemplation of the infinite love and condescension of Christ to souls, and the unspeakable comfort and happiness of believers in this sweet espousal
