A treatise of faith divided into two parts. The first showing the nature, the…A treatise of faith diuided into two parts. The first shewing the nature, the…

§. 9. Faith somewhat grown is,¹ when the Believer is better acquainted with the doctrine of salvation, giveth more full, absolute and unlimited assent to the word of truth then formerly, cleaveth faster to the promises of mercy, in Jesus Christ, is better stablished in the practice of godliness, and hath obtained some settled boldness, and confidence at sometimes, though he be still ignorant of many privileges which he might enjoy, and of which he might be assured by the grace & bounty of the Lord; yea through weakness he wavereth often, doubteth again and again, and becometh like the smoking flax.

§. 9. Faith somewhat growne is,¹ when the Belieuer is better acquainted with the doctrine of saluation, giueth more full, absolute and vnlimited assent to the word of truth then formerly, cleaueth faster to the promises of mercie, in Iesus Christ, is better stablished in the practice of godlinesse, and hath obtained some setled boldnesse, and confidence at sometimes, though he be still ignorant of many priuiledges which he might enioy, and of which he might be assured by the grace & bountie of the Lord; yea through weaknesse hee wauereth often, doubteth againe and againe, and becommeth like the smoking flaxe.

1. 1§. 9. 2. Somewhat grown.§. 9. 2. Somewhat growne.

Strong faith excelleth the former in certain knowledge, firm and full assent,¹ lively confidence joined with sincere purpose and resolution of unpartial and constant obedience. This Believer is better acquainted with the promises of God temporal and spiritual to rely upon them, he can wrestle earnestly in prayer, is not discouraged if for a time his suite be denied, will take no repulse, is courageous in dangers, sharpened by difficulties,