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

Object. But I am not discouraged at the weakness of my Grace, because of mine own guiltiness only, but because of its likeness, and similitude, unto common Grace; I know that it is a contradiction, to say, That a little Grace is no Grace at all; but my little, is so little, that I even fear that it is none in truth: If the piece of Coin that I have, be little, yet if it be Gold, it is well; but if it be little, and a Counter too, then what am I the better? Now so it is, that I fear my little is but a Counter, and not true Grace indeed; therefore I am thus discouraged, have I not cause and reason now?

Object. But I am not discouraged at the weakness of my Grace, because of mine own guiltiness only, but because of its likeness, and similitude, unto common Grace; I know that it is a contradiction, to say, That a little Grace is no Grace at all; but my little, is so little, that I even fear that it is none in truth: If the piece of Coyn that I have, be little, yet if it be Gold, it is well; but if it be little, and a Counter too, then what am I the better? Now so it is, that I fear my little is but a Counter, and not true Grace indeed; therefore I am thus discouraged, have I not cause and reason now?

Answ. No: For though your Grace be never so small, yet if it be good Coin, and not a Counter, then you have no reason to be discouraged in this regard. Now to satisfy you in this scruple, I'll tell you what small, weak, little Grace will do, and not do, in opposition to common Grace.

Answ. No: For though your Grace be never so smal, yet if it be good Coyn, and not a Counter, then you have no reason to be discouraged in this regard. Now to satisfie you in this scruple, I'le tell you what smal, weak, little Grace will do, and not do, in opposition to common Grace.