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The trial & triumph of faithThe tryal & triumph of faith
The trial & triumph of faith: or, An exposition of the history of Christs dispossessing of the daughter of the woman of Canaan Delivered in sermons; in which are opened, the victory of faith; the condition of those that are tempted; the excellency of Jesus Christ and free-grace; and some special grounds and principles of libertinism and antinomian errors, discovered by Samuel Rutherfurd, professor of divinity in the University of St. Andrews. Published by authority.The tryal & triumph of faith: or, An exposition of the history of Christs dispossessing of the daughter of the woman of Canaan Delivered in sermons; in which are opened, the victory of faith; the condition of those that are tempted; the excellency of Jesus Christ and free-grace; and some speciall grounds and principles of libertinisme and antinomian errors, discovered by Samuel Rutherfurd, professor of divinity in the University of St. Andrews. Published by authority.
London: printed by John Field, 1652
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and there is somewhat of Christ peculiar to the regenerate in their love, obedience, and sincerity, which they may discern to be a saving Character, and badge of Christ, no less then in faith: 2. But here's the mystery, neither faith, nor any thing inherent in us, can yield us certainty that we are in Christ, or any peace with God, in regard all grace, all evidences of our good estate is without us in Christ, inherent holiness and duties are but fancies; When we then refuse the comforts of God, and Peace from holy walking, as its thread, and linked to the Promise, we refuse Christ; especially, under desertion, we bid Christ look away from us; and there's a wilfulness of unbelieving sorrow, so that Rachel will not be comforted: But when we refuse Christs comforts, we refuse himself; she who refuseth to accept of a Bracelet, or of a Gold-ring from him who s•iteth her in marriage, she refuseth both his love, and himself, in that she refuseth his love-token.
and there is somewhat of Christ peculiar to the regenerate in their love, obedience, and sincerity, which they may discern to be a saving Character, and badge of Christ, no lesse then in faith: 2. But here's the mystery, neither faith, nor any thing inherent in us, can yeeld us certainty that we are in Christ, or any peace with God, in regard all grace, all evidences of our good estate is without us in Christ, inherent holinesse and duties are but fancies; When we then refuse the comforts of God, and Peace from holy walking, as its thred, and linked to the Promise, we refuse Christ; especially, under desertion, wee bid Christ look away from us; and there's a wilfulnesse of unbelieving sorrow, so that Rachel will not be comforted: But when we refuse Christs comforts, we refuse himself; she who refuseth to accept of a Bracelet, or of a Gold-ring from him who s•iteth her in marriage, she refuseth both his love, and himself, in that she refuseth his love-token.
1Observe also, that Christ bringeth himself in, as a great House-holder in the Gospel: in his house there be divers children, servants, Dogs, and the house is broad, and open to all that comes: There's bread in our Fathers house for all: What bread? A great Marriage Supper: here's a Kings Son Married,