One Hundred and Ninety Sermons on Psalm 119

2. Then for Promises, that part of the Word: What have you hidden in your heart for Comfort against Temptations, Desertions, Afflictions? What have you laid up against a dear year? Job 22. 22. Lay up his word in thine heart. In a time of trial you will find one Promise will give you more comfort and support than all the arguments that can be produced by reason: Psal. 119. 50. This is my comfort in my affliction, thy word hath quickened me. He had a word to support him. Therefore let us treasure up all the Promises, all will be little enough when we need comforts. That we may not have them to seek in a time of distress, it is good they should be familiar. As you read the Word, collect for your comfort and profit; happy is ⟨p. 68⟩the man that hath his Garner full of them. And so for threatenings, especially against the sins we are most inclinable to, Who among you will give ear, and hear for the time to come? Isa. 42. 23. You should think of what will come afterward; it is well with you for the present, but matters to come are put off, little cared for, Amos 6. 3.

2. Then for Promises, that part of the Word: What have you hidden in your heart for Comfort against Temptations, Desertions, Afflictions? What have you laid up against a dear year? Iob 22. 22. Lay up his word in thine heart. In a time of trial you will find one Promise will give you more comfort and support than all the arguments that can be produced by reason: Psal. 119. 50. This is my comfort in my affliction, thy word hath quickned me. He had a word to support him. Therefore let us treasure up all the Promises, all will be little enough when we need comforts. That we may not have them to seek in a time of distress, it is good they should be familiar. As you read the Word, collect for your comfort and profit; happy is ⟨p. 68⟩