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

As to the particular Cases, wherein this Testimony proves singularly refreshing and joyous, they are these, and the like, 1. In a Case of external crosses, and troubles in the World; none of these much move a man, that hath this Testimony of his Conscience, it gives him sweet peace amidst them all; We see what mighty troubles Paul, was under, Chap. 11. v. 25, 26, 27. Yet he can, and doth rejoice in the midst of them. 2. When external crosses and losses have sad aggravations attending them, such as the contempt, and reproach of the men of the World; when he is calumniously represented, as one that turns the world up side down, and who is deservedly so dealt with, Conscience its Testimony in that case gives him peace, quietness and joy; which is the very case wherein the Apostle here rejoiceth on this account. A 3d. Case is, When inward challenges, and temptations accompany outward afflictions, when these are mustered up before, and make an assault on the poor afflicted man, and when there are some fearful apprehensions of Gods displeasure born in upon him; Then, O! then Consciences Testimony gives wonderful quietness; as we may see it doth to holy Job, who sayeth, in this case, Chap. 27. v. 6. My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live; So Chap. 31. throughout; and sure it must be solid, and well-grounded quietness, rest▪ and repose of Soul, that calms a man in this case. 4ly. When the person draws near unto death, and when this King ⟨p. 238⟩of Terrors formidably musters all his Forces, and when there is no escaping out of his hand, and when all comforts fail, and stand by as so many muts, not having one word to say, for the dying mans relief, or ease; this Testimony doth then readily come forth in its strength, toward the quieting, refreshing▪ and rejoicing of his heart, and makes him boldly, and without […] fear, encounter death; as the experience of Hezekiah▪ and many others of the Saints recorded in the Scriptures, maketh clear.

As to the particular Cases, wherein this Testimony proves singularly refreshing and joyous, they are these, and the like, 1. In a Case of external crosses, and troubles in the World; none of these much move a man, that hath this Testimony of his Conscience, it gives him sweet peace amidst them all; We see what mighty troubles Paul, was under, Chap. 11. v. 25, 26, 27. Yet he can, and doth rejoyce in the midst of them. 2. When external crosses and losses have sad aggravations attending them, such as the contempt, and reproach of the men of the World; when he is calumniously represented, as one that turns the world up side down, and who is deservedly so dealt with, Conscience its Testimony in that case gives him peace, quietness and joy; which is the very case wherein the Apostle here rejoyceth on this account. A 3d. Case is, When inward challenges, and temptations accompany outward afflictions, when these are mustered up before, and make an assault on the poor afflicted man, and when there are some fearful apprehensions of Gods displeasure born in upon him; Then, O! then Consciences Testimony gives wonderful quietnesse; as we may see it doth to holy Iob, who sayeth, in this case, Chap. 27. v. 6. My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live; So Chap. 31. throughout; and sure it must be solid, and well-grounded quietnesse, rest and repose of Soul, that calms a man in this case. 4ly. When the person draws near unto death, and when this King