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

2ly. Consider whence this joy comes, or the grounds and attendants of the joy which this Testimony yields, which are Fourfold▪ 1. It hath with it inward quietness, strength and comfort; The well grounded approving Testimony of the Conscience, calms the heart amidst all storms of outward troubles, or of inward challenges, and tentations, and puts them all to silence, it doth fortify the heart to bear out in what ever trial; it proves not only comfortable in the holding off challenges, but hath a joy and refreshing, flowing immediately from the very Testimony it self, even a singularly sweet joy, that flourishes, and flows over and above these; and keeps the heart in a calm serenity; The peace of God, (sayeth the Apostle, Phil. 4. 7) shall guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus; Consciences Testimony warrantably speaking peace, is like a garrison planted about the heart, keeping it as an impregnable and invincible strong Hold, or Fort; So that no troubles, nor temptations from without, nor stirrings of Corruption or Challenges from within, do sooner (to say so) set out their head, but it overmatcheth them, and preserves the heart quiet in despite of them all. 2ly. This does also accompany this Testimony, as a ground of joy, even the clearing up of the persons interest in Christ, and the evidencing of their sincerity, and the truth and reality of the work of Grace in them; Which is very strengthening and comforting; when a man hath put his way to the trial in the court of Conscience, and found it to be squared according ⟨p. 239⟩to the Rule of the Word, and hath Consciences Testimony therein for him; It sweetly evidences to him his sincerity, and so the truth of his interest in Christ, which is attended with unspeakable joy.

2ly. Consider whence this joy comes, or the grounds and attendants of the joy which this Testimony yeelds, which are Fourfold▪ 1. It hath with it inward quietness, strength and comfort; The well grounded approving Testimony of the Conscience, calms the heart amidst all storms of outward troubles, or of inward challenges, and tentations, and puts them all to silence, it doth fortify the heart to bear out in what ever tryal; it proves not only comfortable in the holding off challenges, but hath a joy and refreshing, flowing immediately from the very Testimony it self, even a singularly sweet joy, that floorishes, and flows over and above these; and keeps the heart in a calm serenity; The peace of God, (sayeth the Apostle,