The works of George Swinnock, M.A

1. Some Trees are profitable for one purpose, some for another, some to quench thirst, some to comfort and refresh the inward parts, &c. so the Children of God are diversly serviceable, according to the different gifts bestowed on them by the Holy Ghost.

2. Every living fruit tree, is in some measure fruitful; though some bring forth more fruit, some less, yet all bring forth some; All living Christians are thriving and bearing fruit, though some are more eminent for growth and proficiency in grace, yet all bring forth fruits worthy of repentance. ⟨p. 461⟩The Hypocrite like a dead stake in an Hedge, continueth at a stay, is without good fruit, nay groweth more rotten every month then other; but the true Saint, like the living Tree, the longer he continueth rooted in Christ, the more abundant he is in the work of the Lord.

2. Every living fruit tree, is in some measure fruit•ul; though some bring forth more fruit, some less, yet all bring forth some; All living Christians are thriving and bearing fruit, though some are more eminent for growth and proficiency in grace, yet all bring forth fruits worthy of repentance. ⟨p. 461⟩The Hypocrite like a dead stake in an Hedge, continueth at a stay, is without good fruit, nay groweth more rotten every moneth then other; but the true Saint, like the living Tree, the longer he continueth rooted in Christ, the more abundant he is in the work of the Lord.