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

So here: when all Out-works are gone, when all our Evidences seem to be gone, when nothing appears to comfort us; yet the Name of the Lord is a strong Tower to fly to, a rock to rest on; whereupon being exalted, we are delivered from danger, and set out of gun-shot. Hence we read the Name of the Lord opposed to all stays and props, which Faith had to rest on, Isa. 50.10. — He that walks in darkness, and hath no light, let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God.

So here: when all Out-works are gone, when all our Evidences seem to bee gone, when nothing appears to comfort us; yet the Name of the Lord is a strong Tower to flye to, a rock to rest on; whereupon being exalted, wee are delivered from danger, and set out of gun-shot. Hence wee read the Name of the Lord opposed to all staies and props, which Faith had to rest on, Isa. 50.10. — Hee that walks in darkness, and hath no light, let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God.

Here is such a bottom for Faith to rest upon, that if Faith should fail, All God would fail with it: His Mercy, His Truth, His Wisdom, His Power, &c.

Here is such a bottom for Faith to rest upon, that if Faith should fail, All God would fail with it: His Mercy, His Truth, His Wisdome, His Power, &c.

Let us then cast anchor here, and wait till the time of refreshment come; wait till all storms and clouds be blown over — Light is sown for the Righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. But we must wait with the Husbandman with patience, till the crop be throughly ripe. Thou must not look for clear day, so soon as thou hast taken shelter: nor a calm so soon as thou hast cast anchor: but there thou must abide, ride at anchor; wait till the time of Refreshment shall come from the Lord.