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

Quest. I know indeed that I have no just and scripture reason for my discouragements, but I see there is much reason against it, yet I am one of a troubled spirit, I would fain have it otherwise, that at last I might glorify free Grace, what should I do that I may bear up against all discouragements, that I may not be discouraged whatever my condition be?

Quest. I know indeed that I have no just and scripture reason for my discouragements, but I see there is much reason against it, yet I am one of a troubled spirit, I would fain have it otherwise, that at last I might glorify free Grace, what should I do that I may bear up against al discouragements, that I may not be discouraged whatever my condition be?

Answ. The only way which the Psalmist useth here is, to hope, trust, believe in God; and how we should use our faith in Christ as that we may not be discouraged, follows after, for the present, take these directions.

Answ. The onely way which the Psalmist useth here is, to hope, trust, beleeve in God; and how we should use our faith in Christ as that we may not be discouraged, followes after, for the present, take these directons.

First, If we would not be discouraged in any condition, Then never lay your comforts upon your condition, nor be in love with any condition for it self; let not your condition it self be the cause or bottom of your encouragements. Hang a cloak or garment upon a rotten peg, and that will break, and the garment fall down; now there is no condition but is a rotten peg, every condition is alterable, no condition so firm and fast, but is exposed to many changes, it is a rotten hold; God is Pillars, his name is Adonai, which signifies so much, and in