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But let such know,¹ that resolution afore-hand may stand with brokenness of heart, from the sight and sense of our own inability; and when it is a resolution of faith, it ariseth from the sense of our own weakness, and dependence upon God for strength: none are more sensible of their own weakness, then they who are most resolved, whose resolutions are raised by ⟨p. 213⟩their faith; for Faith is an emptying grace, whereby the soul goes out of it self for all strength and supply of all good from another; and for such resolutions which have such a principle, we ought all to labour.

But let such know,¹ that resolution afore-hand may stand with brokennesse of heart, from the sight and sense of our owne inability; and when it is a resolution of faith, it ariseth from the sense of our owne weakenesse, and dependence upon God for strength: none are more sensible of their owne weaknesse, then they who are most resolved, whose resolutions are raised by ⟨p. 213⟩their faith; for Faith is an emptying grace, whereby the soule goes out of it selfe for all strength and supply of all good from another; and for such resotions which have such a principle, wee ought all to labour.

1. 1Resolutions for Christ necessary, and how attained.

For first,¹ it brings much ease and comfort to a gracious heart, when it is freed from fears and doubts, and is come into a settled and resolved way.