The application of redemption

To others God hath given a dexterous hand to joint the souls and comforts of such, who by some dangerous fall, and sudden surprisal of distempers have made a breach in their spirits and peace, Gal. 6. 1. You that are spiritual, joint such a man with a spirit of meekness, handle him skilfully, yea gently and tenderly: To some again God hath given precious Receipts, rare experiences of his peculiar mercies, to their own souls, which few have heard, almost none besides themselves have had ⟨p. 645⟩the like proof, 2 Cor. 4. 1. 4. Paul was afflicted and comforted, that he might […] and comfort others in afflictions: 2 Cor. 2. 11. he professeth he was not ignorant of Satan's Methods, but was well acquainted with his Stratagems, having been in so many pitched fields, so many Sieges. Hence it is that these poor wounded sinners in the Text, press in upon the Apostles as skilful and experienced […] for such as were in spiritual distress, Men and Brethren what shall we do? q. d. You understand we are ignorant, and know not what way to take; you are experienced, and we unacquainted wholly with Gods dealings and directions, and perceive not what to do. Besides, were mens abilities equal, yet many eyes see more, and many hands can do more than one; as in some wounds which we cannot reach by our own hands, another though weak and unskilful, will lend ready help, will search and tent the wound we cannot touch nor reach; the meanest Christian hath more Experience in some Case than those who are far more able, and thou canst not reach it, nor come at it, he will search it with ease.

To others God hath given a dexterous hand to joynt the souls and comforts of such, who by some dangerous fall, and sudden surprizal of distempers have made a breach in their spirits and peace, Gal. 6. 1. You that are spiritual, joynt such a man with a spirit of meekness, handle hin skilfully, yea gently and tenderly: To some again God hath given precious Receipts, rare experiences of his peculiar mercies, to their own souls, which few have heard, almost none besides themselves have had