Divine meditations and holy contemplations. By that reverend divine R. Sibbes D.D. Master of…Divine meditations and holy contemplations. By that reverende divine R. Sibbes D.D. Master of…

The nature of Hope is §86to expect that which Faith believes; what could the joys of heaven avail us if it were not for our Hope, it is the Anchor of the soul, which being cast in heaven it stills the soul in all troubles, combustions and confusions ⟨p. 55⟩that we daily meet withal.

The nature of Hope is §86to expect that which Faith beleeves; what could the joyes of heaven availe us if it were not for our Hope, it is the Anchor of the soule, which being cast in heaven it stills the soule in all troubles, combustions and confusions ⟨p. 55⟩that we daily meete withall.

It is too much curiosity to search into particulars, §87as what shall be the glory of the soul, and what shall be the glory of the body; rather study to make a gracious use of them, and in humility say, Lord, what is sinful man, that thou shouldst so advance him: The consideration of this, should make us abase our selves, and in humility give thanks afore hand, as Peter did, 1 Pet. 1. 1. when he thought of an inheritance immortal and undefiled, and that fadeth not, he gives thanks, Blessed be God the Father of our ⟨p. 56⟩Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant §88mercy, hath begotten us, &c.

It is too much curiositie to search into particulars, §87