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

And Faith presents all these grounds of rejoicing. It makes a discovery to the soul, that we are Gods chosen, such as he hath elected; that we are his Redeemed ones, such as he hath purchased, that we are his Justified ones, such as he hath pardoned: that we are his holy ones, such as he hath sanctified: and shall be hereafter glorified.

And Faith presents all these grounds of rejoycing. It makes a discovery to the soul, that wee are Gods chosen, such as hee hath elected; that wee are his Redeemed ones, such as hee hath purchased, that wee are his Justified ones, such as hee hath pardoned: that wee are his holy ones, such as hee hath sanctified: and shall bee hereafther glorified.

And; when such a report is made to the soul, from Heaven; when Faith hath been in Heaven, and brings this news down to the soul; how can it be but the Soul must rejoice, and be filled with all Consolations?

And; when such a report is made to the soul, from Heaven; when Faith hath been in Heaven, and brings this news down to the soul; how can it bee but the Soul must rejoyce, and bee filled with all Consolations?

Object. But alas! you will say, Who are more sad? who are more disconsolate than Believers are? And therefore, how is Faith an Heart-cheering-Grace?

Object. But alas! you will say, Who are more sad? who are more disconsolate than Beleevers are? And therefore, how is Faith an Heart-chearing-Grace?