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Richard Baxter's dying thoughts upon Phil. I, 23 written for his own life and…
Richard Baxter's dying thoughts upon Phil. I, 23 written for his own life and the latter times of his corporal pains and weakness.
London: printed by Tho. Snowden for B. Simmons, 1683
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XI. [And Hope maketh not ashamed.] That is, true Hope of what God hath promised shall never be disappointed. They that trust on deceitful Creatures are deceived, and ashamed of their Hope: For all men are Liars, that is, untrusty; but God is true, and ever faithful: O what a comfort is it that God commandeth me to trust him? Sure such a command is a virtual Promise, from him that cannot fail that trust, which he commandeth. Lord help me to trust thee in greatest dangers, and there to rest.
XI. [And Hope maketh not ashamed.] That is, true Hope of what God hath promised shall never be disappointed. They that trust on deceitful Creatures are deceived, and ashamed of their Hope: For all men are Lyars, that is, untrusty; but God is true, and ever faithful: O what a comfort is it that God commandeth me to trust him? Sure such a command is a virtual Promise, from him that cannot fail that trust, which he commandeth. Lord help me to trust thee in greatest dangers, and there to rest.
XII. [Because the Love of God is shed abroad upon our Hearts, by the Holy Ghost which is given to us.]
It is the Love of God shed abroad on our Hearts by the Holy Ghost, which must make us rejoice in hope of the Glory of God, even in Tribulation.