"Whom he predestinated, them he also called'. Election is the
foundation-cause of our vocation. It is not because some are more worthy to
partake of the heavenly calling than others, for we were 'all in our blood'
(Ezek.16:6). What worthiness is in us? What worthiness was there in Mary
Magdalene, out of whom seven devils were cast? What worthiness in the
Corinthians, when God began to call them by the gospel? They were fornicators,
effeminate, idolaters. 'Such were some of you, but ye are washed'. Before
effectual calling, we were not only without strength, but 'enemies' (Col. 1:21).
So that the foundation of vocation is election."
-Thomas Watson (c. 1620-1686), A Body of Divinity.
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