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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…
A treatise of faith divided into two parts. The first showing the nature, the second, the life of faith. ... By John Ball.A treatise of faith diuided into two parts. The first shewing the nature, the second, the life of faith. ... By Iohn Ball.
London: printed by William Stansby for Edward Brewster, 1631
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Secondly, By it we see what the Lord doth offer unto us therein, how excellent and precious it is, with what assurance it is freely tendered, and may be received. The outward signs in the Sacrament are visible to the bodily eye: but the inward grace signified and sealed thereby, which must seriously be considered and minded of us, is not manifest, but to the understanding enlightened by the Spirit, and seasoned by faith, which only can judge distinctly of it worth and excellency.
Secondly, By it we see what the Lord doth offer vnto vs therein, how excellent and precious it is, with what assurance it is freely tendered, and may be receiued. The outward signes in the Sacrament are visible to the bodily eye: but the inward grace signified and sealed thereby, which must seriously be considered and minded of vs, is not manifest, but to the vnderstanding enlightened by the Spirit, and seasoned by faith, which only can iudge distinctly of it worth and excellencie.
Thirdly, It sharpeneth spiritual appetite, and stirreth up hungering and thirsting after Christ, and his benefits. By faith we see our want, by faith we taste how good the Lord is, how sweet and pleasant the dainties he hath prepared; which raiseth an appetite of desire, and complacency. O God, thou art my God, early will I seek thee: 1my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee. The Sacrament of the Lords Supper is a great and spiritual feast, whereunto the faithful are invited: and faith whetteth the spiritual appetite to long after, and relish the fatness and marrow, which is there provided.
Thirdly, It sharpeneth spirituall appetite, and stirreth vp hungring and thirsting after Christ, and his benefits. By faith we see our want, by faith we taste how good the Lord is, how sweet and pleasant the dainties he hath prepared; which raiseth an appetite of desire, and complacencie. O God, thou art my God, early will I seeke thee: 1