Sacramental meditations upon divers select places of scripture

Lo then the least measure of faith entitles thee as really to the greatest blessing, as the highest acts of faith can do. 'Tis true, the stronger the acting of faith is, the clearer the evidence usually is, but interest in the privilege is the same in both. If then thou canst discern but the weakest act, and smallest measure of faith in thy soul, hast thou not reason with him in the Text, to cry out and say with tears, Lord I believe. Canst thou receive and read this Pardon, ⟨p. 130⟩the pardon of such and so many sins, and not wet it with thy tears: O it's matter of joy unspeakable.

Loe then the least measure of faith intitles thee as really to the greatest blessing, as the highest acts of faith can do. 'Tis true, the stronger the acting of faith is, the clearer the evidence usually is, but interest in the priviledge is the same in both. If then thou canst discern but the weakest act, and smallest measure of faith in thy soul, hast thou not reason with him in the Text, to cry out and say with tears, Lord I belive. Canst thou receive and read this Pardon, ⟨p. 130⟩the pardon of such and so many sins, and not wet it with thy tears: O it's matter of joy unspeakable.

Thirdly: The least degree of saving faith infers thy Election of God; and if that be not matter of melting and transporting consideration, nothing is? O, it's matter of more joy, that our names are written in the Book of Life, than that the Devils are subject to us, Luk. 10. 20. From hence it may be inferred, that we are chosen of God, Act. 13. 48. As many as were ordained to eternal life, believed.

Thirdly: The least degree of saving faith infers thy Election of God; and if that be not matter of melting and transporting consideration, nothing is? O, it's matter of more joy, that our names are written in the Book of Life, than that the Devils are subject to us,