Riches of mercy to men in misery, or, Certain excellent treatises concerning the dignity…

Is this the secure and happy estate of every true believer, ¹out of himself, in Christ. Then see the necessity of using all those means (and that constantly) whereby Christ our Blessed Redeemer is pleased to communicate himself and this his grace unto us. Faith is a special gift and grace, and comes from God in Christ, and Christ he comes only in the means which are channels and conduit-pipes. Therefore if thou wouldest have this grace, and be strengthened and increased therein, even as thou wouldest have thy soul thus dignified, use carefully all the means. As

Is this the secure and happy estate of every true believer, ¹out of himself, in Christ. Then see the necessity of using all those means (and that constantly) whereby Christ our Blessed Redeemer is pleased to communicate himself and this his grace unto us. Faith is a special gift and grace, and comes from God in Christ, and Christ he comes onely in the meanes which are channels and conduit-pipes. Therefore if thou wouldest have this grace, and be strengthened and increased therein, even as thou wouldest have thy soul thus dignified, use carefully all the means. As

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The word which is the Sceptre of Christs Kingdom, submit thy soul to it: If thou wilt have an excellent spirit, such a one as Joshua had, pray to God for it, and take heed of grieving the spirit of God, by continuing in the practice of any known sin, which is as water that quenches the fire, but rather cherish thy faith and put fuel unto it, by constant & conscionable hearing, reading, prayer, meditation, receiving the Sacrament, holy conference, and watching over thy heart. For if thou put fuel to thy faith, and keep away that which may quench it, thou shalt clearly see this blessed truth, and find the power of faith in this that hath been said. Therefore as thou wouldest have this confidence and comfort in thy heart and soul, use the means for it. The diligent hand becomes