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…

It teacheth submission to Gods direction, and dependence upon his aide, help, and assistance. p. 408. 409 The props of this faith are two. 1. The exact infinite wisdom of God, who knoweth what means be fit to be used now, and what not. 2. Gods providence which rules in every thing which falls out, even the least matters. ibid. 3. Faith thus under-propped bringeth forth industry and endeavour to observe God in his providence. p. 409. 410 4. Faith cannot be silent: He that believeth will pray. ibid. 5. It putteth life and hardiness into us. ibid. 6. It waiteth upon God for good success, and triumpheth before the victory. p. 410. 411 7. Faith is ready and forward to praise God for good success. ibid.

It teacheth submission to Gods direction, and dependance vpon his aide, helpe, and assistance. p. 408. 409 The props of this faith are two. 1. The exact infinite wisdome of God, who knoweth what meanes be fit to be vsed now, and what not. 2. Gods prouidence which rules in euery thing which fals out, euen the least matters. ibid. 3. Faith thus vnder-propped bringeth forth industrie and endeauour to obserue God in his prouidence. p. 409. 410 4. Faith cannot bee silent: Hee that belieueth will pray. ibid. 5. It putteth life and hardinesse into vs. ibid. 6. It waiteth vpon God for good successe, and triumpheth before the victory. p. 410. 411 7. Faith is ready and forward to prayse God for good successe. ibid.

CHAP. XI. There be many promises made in Scripture, that God will bless his own ordinances to his peoples good. p. 412. 413 These promises are firm grounds, whereupon the faithful may build this affiance, that by the conscionable use of Gods holy ordinances, he shall be made wise unto salvation, &c. p. 414 The serious meditation of these things is exceeding profitable to quicken and encourage unto cheerful and constant attendance upon God in his ordinances. p. 414 It is necessary to live by faith in the use of Gods ordinances. For, ⟨image 23⟩1. It availeth not to live under the Gospel, if it be not received in faith. p. 414. 415 2. It is not sufficient to have faith, but it must be exercised to receive that grace, which the Word of God doth reach us with the seal. ibid. The acts of faith in the use of Gods ordinances. 1. It teacheth to worship the true God purely. pag. p. 415. 416 2. It delighteth greatly to behold the face of God in his Sanctuary. p. 416 3. It seeketh acquaintance with God, and the knowledge of his will in Jesus Christ. p. 417 4. It glueth the heart close to the Word, receiveth & possesseth the good things promised, and chargeth the disposition of soul into the nature of the Word. p. 417. 418 5. It quickeneth to serve God in the use of all his ordinances with diligence, cheerfulness, and best endeavour, p. 418 Parents should in faith present their children to God in Baptism. p. 419 The acts of faith in this particular. 1. It calleth to remembrance the free and gracious covenant, which God hath made with believing Parents and their posterity. p. 419. 420 2. By faith the believing Parents must give themselves unto God, choosing him to be their portion, and resigning themselves in all things to be guided by his Word. p. 420 3. It provokes Parents to offer their children unto God by hearty and unfeigned prayer, as soon as ever they have received them from him. ibid. 4. It considereth what a singular prerogative it is, to be actually admitted into Covenant with God, received into his family, and to have his name put upon us. p. 420. 421 Fervent effectual prayer doth accompany these meditations of faith. ibid.