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

his Grace is never more exercised, and manifested: God is never more present with him, than when he is most afflicted: and he is never more partaker of Christs sufferings, than in, and by his Sufferings: Surely therefore, he hath no reason for his Discouragements, whatever his Afflictions be.

Fourthly: This will appear, if you consider, The Fruit, Benefit, End, and Issue of your Afflictions, and what they bring forth, They bring forth the quiet fruits of Righteousness, Triumph over Satan; for now poor Job may say, Satan, thou saidst, I did not serve God for nought; but now the contrary appears. Yea, They work out an exceeding, eternal weight of Glory. And if you look into Phil. 2. where we are commanded, To work out our Salvation, with fear, and trembling: you shall find, it is the same word that is used here concerning Afflictions; that they work out an exceeding, eternal weight of Glory. Now if all my Afflictions do ⟨p. 273⟩bring me in the quiet fruit of Righteousness; make me to triumph over Satan; and work out an exceeding weight of Glory; have I any reason to be discouraged, although I be much afflicted? Thus it is with all the Saints and People of God; though their Sufferings may seem to be grievous for the present, yet they bring forth the quiet fruits of Righteousness; thereby the Saints triumph over Satan; and these Sufferings work out an exceeding, and eternal weight of Glory. Surely therefore, a Godly, Gracious man, hath no reason to be discouraged, whatever his Affliction be.

Fourthly: This wil appear, if you consider, The Fruit, Benefit, End, and Issue of your Afflictions, and what they bring forth, They bring forth the quiet fruits of Righteousness, Triumph over Satan; for now poor Job may say, Satan, thou said'st, I did not serve God for nought; but now the contrary appears. Yea, They work out an exceeding, eternal weight of Glory. And if you look into