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…

Satan's drift in tempting is to turmoil, dis-hearten, perplex with fears, and drive into despair: and if thou take heart and courage to rest quietly upon Gods grace, and fly unto his Name, thou shalt put him to flight, thou hast already got the day. Waite but a while, and these dark mists, and terrible storms shall be dispersed. By these temptations the Lord hath taught thee to see thy weakness, and the malice of Satan; to deny thine own wisdom, and prize his favour: lightly to esteem all things here below, and highly to value mercy reaching to the pardon of sin, and heavenly communion and fellowship with God: And if this bitter potion hath wrought so kindly for thy spiritual good, why shouldst thou be dismayed? Trust in the Lord, be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thee.¹ The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants, and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

Satans drift in tempting is to turmoile, dis-hearten, perplexe with feares, and driue into despaire: and if thou take heart and courage to rest quietly vpon Gods grace, and flie vnto his Name, thou shalt put him to flight, thou hast alreadie got the day. Waite but a while, and these darke mists, and terrible stormes shall be dispersed. By these temptations the Lord hath taught thee to see thy weaknesse, and the malice of Satan; to denie thine owne wisdome, and prize his fauour: lightly to esteeme all things here below, and highly to value mercy reaching to the pardon of sinne, and heauenly communion and fellowship with God: And if this bitter potion hath wrought so kindly for thy spirituall good, why shouldst thou bee dismayed? Trust in the Lord, bee of good courage, and hee shall strengthen thee.¹ The Lord redeemeth the soule of his seruants, and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

1. 1Psal. 31.24. & 27.14. Psal. 34.22.