Of Communion with God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

Having thus discovered the nature of that Distinct Communion §. 1 which we have with the Father, it remaineth that we give some Exhortations unto it, directions in it, and take some Observations from it.

HAving thus discovered the nature of that Distinct Communion §. 1 which we have with the Father, it remaineth that we give some Exhortations unto it, directions in it, and take some Observations from it.

1. First them, this is a Duty wherein it is most evident that Christians are but little exercised, namely in holding immediate §. 2 Communion with the Father in Love. Unacquaintedness with our Mercies, our Privileges, is our sin, as well as our Trouble. We hearken not to the voice of the Spirit, ^awhich is given unto us, that we may know the things, that are freely bestowed on us of God. This makes us go heavily, when we might rejoice; and to be weak, where we might be strong in the Lord. How few of the Saints are experimentally acquainted with this privilege, of holding immediate communion with the Father in Love? with what anxious doubtful thoughts, do they look upon him? what fears, what questionings are there, of his good will and kindness? At the best, many think there is no sweetness at all in him towards us, but what is purchased at the high price of the blood of Jesus: It is true, that alone is the way of Communication: but the free Fountain and Spring of all, is in the bosom of the Father, ^bEternal life was with the Father, and is manifested unto us; Let us then,

1. First them, this is a Duty wherein it is most evident that Christians are but little exercised, namely in holding immediate §. 2 Communion with the Father in Love. Unacquaintednesse with our Mercys, our Priviledges, is our sinne, as well as our Trouble. We hearken not to the voyce of the Spirit, ^a