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

Object. O! but yet, this is not the thing that doth pinch with me: I hope, through mercy, the Root of the matter is in my soul, that this great Queen of Grace hath taken up her lodging in my heart; but yet I am exceeding weak in Grace, and very feeble still: some are weak in Grace, because they are but new Plants, new Converts, lately brought home to Christ, and are yet Babes in Christ, and so they have excuse for their weakness: but I profess, that I have been converted a great while, yet I am weak; I am an old man or woman, yet I am weak in Grace; I am an old Professor, and yet am weak in Grace: therefore I am thus disquieted, have I not just cause and reason now?

Answ. No: For though it is a shame for an old man to go in Coats, or to be carried in the Arms like a Babe, as every weak Christian is; and though Christ will upbraid men of their slowness and dullness, that have long sate under the means; yet you have no just cause and reason for Discouragement: for though you may be weak in regard of others, ye you may be strong in regard of your former self, and be more strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might, than you have been heretofore. And to clear that, Consider,

Answ. No: For though it is a shame for an old man to go in Coats, or to be carried in the Arms like a Babe, as every weak Christian is; and though Christ will upbraid men of their slowness and dulness, that have long sate under the means; yet you have no just cause and reason for Discouragement: for though you may be weak in regard of others, yee you may be strong in regard of your former self, and be more strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might, than you have been heretofore. And to cleer that, Consider,

The more extensive a mans Obedience is unto Gods Commandments, the more he is grown in Grace. Weak Christians are much in some Duties, and therein they are most intense; but little or nothing in others: and as they grow in Grace, so their hearts are dilated, and extended unto other Duties.