A03603:424
The pattern of perfection exhibited in Gods image on AdamThe paterne of perfection exhibited in Gods image on Adam
The pattern of perfection exhibited in Gods image on Adam: and Gods covenant made with him. Whereunto is added an exhortation, to redeem the time for recovering our losses in the premisses. And also some miscellanies, viz. I. The prayer of faith. II. A preparative to the Lords Supper. III. The character of a sound Christian, in 17. marks. By T.H.The paterne of perfection exhibited in Gods image on Adam: and Gods covenant made with him. Whereunto is added an exhortation, to redeem the time for recovering our losses in the premisses. And also some miscellanies, viz. I. The prayer of faith. II. A preparative to the Lords Supper. III. The character of a sound Christian, in 17. markes. By T.H.
London: printed by R. Young for R. Young, 1640
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.
Ans. Be it granted: yet what ever you be, what ever you lack, it skills not; be your person never so unworthy, or your wants never so many, ask but in faith, God cannot but give it. Such a man cannot but obtain what he seeks, and therefore may therein be comforted, because he is sure to be satisfied abundantly, and never be upbraided in what he shall receive.
Ans. Bee it granted: yet what ever you bee, what ever you lack, it skils not; be your person never so unworthy, or your wants never so many, aske but in faith, God cannot but give it. Such a man cannot but obtaine what he seeks, and therefore may therein be comforted, because he is sure to bee satisfied abundantly, and never bee upbrayded in what he shall receive.
Use 4. Lastly, We have ⟨p. 341⟩here a ground of encouragement for to call in faith, and to be confident to speed, and to gain audience whenever we call; and indeed, who would not beg, when he shall be certain to speed? Have but faith in prayer, and have whatever ye will at the hands of God; in nothing doubt, and in nothing miscarry.
Use 4. Lastly, Wee have ⟨p. 341⟩here a ground of encouragement for to call in faith, and to be confident to speed, and to gaine audience whenever wee call; and indeede, who would not beg, when he shall bee certaine to speede? Have but faith in prayer, and have whatever ye will at the hands of God; in nothing doubt, and in nothing miscarry.
Quest. But how may we fence our hearts, and help our selves against this wavering, which (we see) hath been the bane of our hearts, and the overthrow of our prayers?