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…

For former mercies are as bills ⟨p. 343⟩obligatory under his hand, to assure of future good things, as they shall be needful. That which God hath once done for us in sustaining, quickening, quieting our spirits with peace which passeth understanding, keeping our hearts, that he will do every day unto us, if we enforce our selves towards him. Moreover, a good heart will not cease to accuse, check and condemn it self for the Infidelity, distrust and weakness of faith that it espieth; to incite, stir up, and call upon it self more confidently to wait, and trust in the Lord; and in bitterness of heart to seek and sue unto him for more strength from above.¹ Why art thou cast down, O my soul, why art thou disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. O God, my soul is cast down within me.

For former mercies are as bils ⟨p. 343⟩obligatorie vnder his hand, to assure of future good things, as they shall be needfull. That which God hath once done for vs in sustaining, quickning, quieting our spirits with peace which passeth vnderstanding, keeping our hearts, that hee will doe euery day vnto vs, if wee inforce our selues towards him. Moreouer, a good heart will not cease to accuse, checke and condemne it selfe for the Infidelitie, distrust and weaknesse of faith that it espieth; to incite, stirre vp, and call vpon it selfe more confidently to waite, and trust in the Lord; and in bitternesse of heart to seeke and sue vnto him for more strength from aboue.¹ Why art thou cast downe, O my soule, why art thou disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet prayse him for the helpe of his countenance. O God, my soule is cast downe within me.

1. 1Psal. 42.5, 11.