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

For the more full clearing, and opening of it, I shall labour to show, First, How far it is possible for a good man to be discouraged, or cast down? Secondly, How it doth come to pass that he is so discouraged? Thirdly, How those Discouragements can stand with his Grace and goodness? Fourthly, How they may be healed and cured?

For the more full cleering, and opening of it, I shall labor to shew, First, How far it is possible for a good man to be discouraged, or cast down? Secondly, How it doth come to pass that he is so discouraged? Thirdly, How those Discouragements can stand with his Grace and goodness? Fourthly, How they may be healed and cured?

Quest. 1 And First. If you ask, How far the Discouragements of the Saints may reach? For (will some say.) I know it is possible that the most gracious, holy man, may be much discouraged, but not with such discouragements as mine are.

Quest. 1 And First. If you ask, How far the Discouragements of the Saints may reach? For (will some say.) I know it is possible that the most gracious, holy man, may be much discouraged, but not with such discouragments as mine are.

Answ. 1 I Answer. What are yours? Are you so far disquieted, discouraged, cast down, as to refuse the word, promise, or consolation that is brought unto you? So far may the discouragements of the Saints extend: Psal. 77. vers. 3. I remembered God, and was troubled. He doth not say, I remembered my sin, and was troubled, but God; Yea I was not only troubled, but I did complain, and my spirit was overwhelmed within me. But when the promise came, and mercy came, and comfort came, did he refuse that too? yes vers. 2. my soul refuseth to be comforted.