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Sixth mark; That true faith brings forth contentment in all estates: the believer, is as it were, four square, turn him which way you please, he falls even; no outward want or misery can unsettle ⟨p. 254⟩his contented mind; he is as a m•n that having obtained his desired purpose, neglects all in comparison of that he enjoys; he so rejoiceth in things spiritual, that the want of outward comforts doth not much trouble him, Psal. 4.8.¹ Thou hast given me more joy then they have had, when their corn and wine and oil abounded, Rom. 5.² We rejoice in tribulations, because the love of God is s••d abroad in our hearts, the feeling of Gods love by faith will raise ou• dejected souls in their greatest abasement, Philip. 4.11.³ I have learned in whatsoever estate I am, therewith to be content. I can be abased, and I can abound; I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me; that is, while he lets me see the love of God towards me in the pardon of my sins. Thus doth faith raise a mans thoughts to the beholding of such privileges as neither eye hath seen, nor ear heard; from whence the spiritual man looking down-ward upon the mountains whether of outward blessings or crosses, they seem as mole-hills; the afflictions of this life are not worthy of the glory which shall be revealed, faith the Apostle, 2 Cor. 4.17.⁴ and Moses by faith having an eye to the recompense of the reward neglected the privilege that he might have enjoyed by being counted the son of Pharaohs daughter,