The Morning exercise [at] Cri[ppleg]ate, or, Several cases of conscience practically resolved

Sixthly, When thou canst not experience the sweetness of the Promise, yet then firmly believe the verity of the Promise. The Truth of the Promise doth not depend upon our sense and feeling of it, especially when we would; there might be evidentia cred•bilitatis, when there is not evidentia rei, sufficient reason to believe, because it is a promise made by God, when thou dost not as yet see the performance of it. Though thou hast not tasted honey, yet thou wilt believe it to be sweet, if told by one that hath eaten thereof.

Sixthly, When thou canst not experience the sweetness of the Promise, yet then firmly beleeve the verity of the Promise. The Truth of the Promise doth not depend upon our sense and feeling of it, especially when wee would; there might be evidentia cred•bilitatis, when there is not evidentia rei, sufficient reason to beleeve, because it is a promise made by God, when thou dost not as yet see the performance of it. Though thou hast not tasted honey, yet thou wilt beleeve it to be sweet, if told by one that hath eaten thereof.

Seventhly, Carry thy self really towards thy sin; as thou dost conceive through mistake God doth towards thee. Thou sayest, God doth not love thee, be sure thou dost not love thy sin; thou sayest, he hath cast thee off, be sure thou cast off thy sin; smile as little upon thy sin, as in thy greatest darkness of discomfort, thou sayest God doth upon thee. Lighten the ship by casting thy sins over-board, and thou shalt come safe to shore. This Eclipse may be by the interposition of some sin betwixt thee; and the light of Gods countenance.

Seventhly, Carry thy self really towards thy sin; as thou dost conceive through mistake God doth towards thee. Thou sayest, God doth not love thee, be sure thou dost not love thy sin; thou sayest, hee hath cast thee off, be sure thou cast off thy sin; smile as little upon thy sin, as in thy greatest darkness of discomfort, thou sayest God doth upon thee. Lighten the ship by casting thy sins over-board, and thou shalt come safe to shoar. This Ecclipse may be by the interposition of some sin betwixt thee; and the light of Gods countenance.