The dead saint speaking to saints and sinners living in several treatisesThe dead saint speaking to saints and sinners living in severall treatises

The faith which doth justify us, is not in formis, but formata; not a dead faith, but animated and quickened with grace and holiness, the whole man being sanctified.

The faith which doth justifie us, is not in formis, but formata; not a dead faith, but animated and quickned with grace and holiness, the whole man being sanctified.

2. It must be an unfeigned Trust, 1 Tim. 1.5. 2 Tim. 1.5. There is a counterfeit and hypocritical Trust, such as never comes to God from love, but for shelter in a storm, Psal. 78.34, 35, 36. When he slew them, then they sought him, and yet did but flatter, &c.

Or such a faith it is, that closeth not fully with Christ in all his Offices. They are content to have him as a Saviour, but not for a Lord; the privileges and dignities that come in by Christ, they are willing to own, but not the duties and services which he requires. They will commit themselves to Christ to save; when in trouble, then, Lord help; but to the Devil to serve, Who is Lord over us?

Or such a faith it is, that closeth not fully with Christ in all his Offices. They are content to have him as a Saviour, but not for a Lord; the priviledges and dignities that come in by Christ, they are willing to own, but not the duties and services which he requires. They will commit themselves to Christ to save; when in trouble, then, Lord help; but to the Devil to serve, Who is Lord over us?