I. Scripture-light the most sure light ... delivered in three sermons on 2 Pet.…

Applic. 2 If this Doctrine be true, viz. That Scripture-Light is so great a Light, which all are to take heed unto; then what a sad condition are those in, who do deny, and forsake the Scripture? they are in the dark indeed. I confess a good man may be tempted, as to other sins, so to this, To doubt of the Truth of the Scripture: ⟨p. 46⟩But do I hear a man that hath been a Professor? one that hath known God, and his Ways? one that is under no Temptation? Do I hear such an one denying the Scripture, as any Rule to him? Write that man Childless, write him Faithless, without Christ, and without God in this World. Ah! poor soul, here is one whose Foundations are plucked up, twice dead, plucked up by the roots. O! the sad condition of this poor Creature, he hath forsaken the Light, and now is under the power of darkness: Whither should he go? for he hath left the words of Eternal life; yet Lord, how many have these times brought forth, that are come to this height of wickedness? But beloved, I do not only hope, but am assured better things of you: only hear the word of Exhortation, and that is,

Applic. 2 If this Doctrine be true, viz. That Scripture-Light is so great a Light, which al are to take heed unto; then what a sad condition are those in, who do deny, and forsake the Scripture? they are in the dark indeed. I confess a good man may be tempted, as to other sins, so to this, To doubt of the Truth of the Scripture: ⟨p. 46⟩But do I hear a man that hath been a Professor? one that hath known God, and his Waies? one that is under no Temptation? Do I hear such an one denying the Scripture, as any Rule to him? Write that man Childless, write him Faithless, without Christ, and without God in this World. Ah! poor soul, here is one whose Foundations are plucked up, twice dead, plucked up by the roots. O! the sad condition of this poor Creature, he hath forsaken the Light, and now is under the power of darkness: Whither should he go? for he hath left the words of Eternal life; yet Lord, how many have these times brought forth, that are come to this height of wickedness? But beloved, I do not only hope, but am assured better things of you: only hear the word of Exhortation, and that is,