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2. This Illumination is given by God by degrees: The Apostle prayeth for the converted Ephesians, That God would give them the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation, Ephes. 1. 17. They had it before, but he meaneth a greater measure. Therefore weak Christians are not to be discouraged, though they see not as far as others; some see more, some less, according to the state and condition wherein God will employ them. Some need more Light than others, as Ministers more than People, Governors more than Inferiors; but all have sufficient: some at first see Men walking like Trees, Mark 8. 24, 25. but afterwards the Light groweth more clear ⟨p. 205⟩and more distinct. In short, he doth not reveal his Mind to his Children all alike, nor all at once, but here a little, and there a little, as narrow-mouthed Vessels can take it in.

2. This Illumination is given by God by degrees: The Apostle prayeth for the converted Ephesians, That God would give them the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation, Ephes. 1. 17. They had it before, but he meaneth a greater measure. Therefore weak Christians are not to be discouraged, though they see not as far as others; some see more, some less, according to the state and condition wherein God will imploy them. Some need more Light than others, as Ministers more than People, Governors more than Inferiors; but all have sufficient: some at first see Men walking like Trees, Mark 8. 24, 25. but afterwards the Light groweth more clear ⟨p. 205⟩and more distinct. In short, he doth not reveal his Mind to his Children all alike, nor all at once, but here a little, and there a little, as narrow-mouth'd Vessels can take it in.