The zealous Christian taking heavenThe zealovs Christian taking heaven

Obje. 1 1. I must answer an objection which is this, It may be some will say, what need is there that this condition should be so much pressed, what need is there of importunity in prayer? Hath not God decreed what mercy to bestow upon me? if so, then I am sure I shall have those mercies, let me pray how I will; and on the contrary, if God hath not decreed to give me such a mercy, I shall not have them, let me pray never so well; for the decree of God is effectual, irresistible, and cannot be altered; All mine importunity cannot alter the decree of God.

Obje. 1 1. I must answer an objection which is this, It may be some will say, what need is there that this condition should be so much pressed, what need is there of importunity in prayer? Hath not God decreed what mercy to bestow vpon me? if so, then I am sure I shall have those mercies, let me pray how I will; and on the contrary, if God hath not decreed to give me such a mercy, I shall not have them, let me pray never so well; for the decree of God is effectuall, irresistable, and cannot be altered; All mine importunity cannot alter the decree of God.

For answer to this, I shall propound ¹three things to your consideration.

1. 1Sol.

1. We have not to do to search into the secret will of God, we are to mind the revealed will of God, and not the secret; It concerns not us to know what ⟨p. 26⟩