A26687:174
Christian letters full of spiritual instructions tending to the promoting of the power of…
Christian letters full of spiritual instructions tending to the promoting of the power of godliness, both in person and families.
London : Printed for and sold by Nevil Simmons and Dorman Newman, 1673
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.
Verily I write not this without shaming reflections upon my own stupidity. What, Beloved of God, adopted by God! What, a Member of Christ Jesus! A Vessel of Mercy! An heir of Glory? What, and not yet swallowed up in the sense of Gods infinite love! Blush, Oh my Soul, and be confounded before the most high, & cover thy face with shame.
Verily I write not this without shaming reflections upon my own stupidity. VVhat, Beloved of God, adopted by God! VVhat, a Member of Christ Jesus! A Vessel of Mercy! An heir of Glory? VVhat, and not yet swallowed up in the sense of Gods infinite love! Blush, Oh my Soul, and be còfounded before the most high, & cover thy face with shame.
I remember what the Heathen Seneca writes, observing the expressions of Gods love to man in his common Providence; Verum est, usque in delicias Amamur, That is, it is a very truth, we are Beloved of God even as his darlings.
My Brethren, Have Faith in God. Believe his Promises: Walk in the sense of his love. Comfort your selves in Gods love towards you, under all the hatred and envy of men, and the contradiction of sinners that you meet with. Be strong and of a good Courage, God is for you. Be assured that he that walketh uprightly, walketh surely: Forsake not ⟨p. 67⟩the assembling of your selves together. Now see that you speak often to one another, and build up each other in the holy Faith. God knows I cannot do for you, as I would; I would have been larger to you, but I cannot. My most dear loves I desire you to share among you. I am greatly Yours. The Peace that passeth all Understanding keep your hearts and minds. I am
My Brethren, Have Faith in God. Believe his Promises: VValk in the sense of his love. Comfort your selves in Gods love towards you, under all the hatred and envy of men, and the contradiction of sinners that you meet with. Be strong and of a good Courage, God is for you. Be assured that he that walketh uprightly, walketh surely: Forsake not