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2. We are in Covenant with Jesus Christ, who intercedeth for our peace with God. And the Father always heareth his intercession, John 11. 42. And therefore that measure of comfort which he seeth suitable to our present state, we shall be sure of. Who shall condemn us? when it is Christ that dyed, yea rather that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us, Rom. 8. 34. We have a great high-Priest that is passed into the heavens, even Jesus the Son of God; one that is touched with the feeling of our infirmities, and was in all points tempted like as we are, but without sin; and therefore through him we may come boldly to the throne of Grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.] Heb. 4. 14, 15, 16. What comforting words hath he spoken to us in the Gospel? and what comfortable relations hath he put us into? He calleth us his friends, if we do his Commandments, as if servants were too low a title, John 15. 14, 15. Peace he leaveth with us: his Peace he giveth to us; not as the world giveth: commanding us that we let not our hearts be troubled or afraid, Joh. 14. 27. To those that Love him, he hath promised his Fathers Love, and that they will come to him, and make their abode with him. John 14. 23. If any man serve him, let him follow him; and where Christ is, there shall his servant be; if any man serve Christ, him will the Father honour, John 12. 26.

2. We are in Covenant with Jesus Christ, who intercedeth for our peace with God. And the Father alwayes heareth his intercession, John 11. 42. And therefore that measure of comfort which he seeth suitable to our present state, we shall be sure of. Who shall condemn us? when it is Christ that dyed, yea rather that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us,