Heaven upon earth in the serene tranquillity and calm composure, in the sweet peace…

7ly. In the general, Observe, That Conscience it's Testimony, when warrantably made use of, is a thing very useful, refreshing, and comfortable to a Believer; ⟨p. 155⟩There is nothing readily, that more comforts him in a strait▪ it's a singularly good back-friend; Therefore, when Paul hath few other friends, he maketh use of this, and findeth much peace and comfort from it; And hence he saith, 2 Cor. 1. 12. Our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, &c. To clear this in a word further: it is in these Three Cases exceeding useful, 1. In the Case of Reproach, I have (sayeth Paul, Acts 23. 1.) lived in all good conscience before God until this day; And 2 Tim: 1. 3. I thank God whom I serve with pure conscience from my fore-fathers. 2ly. In the case of some notable Cross, when Christians are brought very low, in a great measure outwardly afflicted, or under great persecution; This is (says▪ the Apostle, 1 Pet. 2. 19, 20.) thank worthy, if a man for conscience towards God endure grief, suffering wrongfully; for what glory is it, if, when ye are buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if when ye do well and suffer for it, and take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. 3ly. It's useful and comfortable as to our own peace in the case of Challenges for guilt, it silenceth, and shoulders out all Challenges, and giveth holy boldness; If our hearts (or Consciences) condemn us not (says John 1. Ep. Chap 3. v. 21.) then have we confidence towards God.

7ly. In the general, Observe, That Conscience it's Testimony, when warrantably made use of, is a thing very useful, refreshing, and comfortable to a Believer; ⟨p. 155⟩There is nothing readily, that more comforts him in a strait▪ it's a singularly good back-friend; Therefore, when Paul hath few other friends, he maketh use of this, and findeth much peace and comfort from it; And hence he sayth,