The life of faith in three parts, the first is a sermon on Heb.…

And you may note how Heb. 11. describeth Faith commonly by this venturing and forsaking all upon the belief of God. As in Noah's case, verse 7. And in Abraham's leaving his Country, v. 8. And in his sacrificing Isaac, v. 17. And in Moses forsaking Pharaoh's Court, and choosing the reproach of Christ, rather than the pleasures of sin for a season, v. 24, 25, 26. And in the Israelites venturing into the Red Sea, v. 29. And in Rebab's hiding the spies, which must needs be her danger in her own Country. And in all those, who by faith subdued Kingdoms, wrought Righteousness, obtained Promises, stopped the mouths of Lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword; out of weakness were made strong —O▪ hers were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection; and others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings; yea moreover of bonds and imprisonments; they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword; they wandered about in Sheep skins, and Goat skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented, of whom the world was not worthy: They wandered in Deserts and Mountains, and in Deus, and Caves of the earth. And in Heb. 10.32, 33, &c. They endured a great fight of affliction; partly whilst they were made a gazing flock, ⟨p. 270⟩both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly whilst they became companions of them that were so used — And took joyfully the spoiling of their goods; knowing in themselves that they had in Heaven a better and an enduring substance. And thus, the just do live by faith; but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him, saith the Lord. See also Rom. 8.33, 36, 37 &c.

And you may note how Heb. 11. describeth Faith commonly by this venturing and forsaking all upon the belief of God. As in Noah's case, verse 7. And in Abraham's leaving his Countrey, v. 8. And in his sacrificing Isaac, v. 17. And in Moses forsaking Pharaoh's Court, and chusing the reproach of Christ, rather than the pleasures of sin for a season, v. 24, 25, 26. And in the Israelites venturing into the Red Sea, v. 29. And in Rebab's hiding the spies, which must needs be her danger in her own Countrey. And in all those, who by faith subdued Kingdoms, wrought Righteousness, obtained Promises, stopped the mouths of Lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword; out of weakness were made strong —O hers were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection; and others had tryal of cruel mockings and scourgings; yea moreover of bonds and imprisonments; they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword; they wandered about in Sheep skins, and Goat skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented, of whom the world was not worthy: They wandered in Desarts and Mountains, and in Deus, and Caves of the earth. And in