The life and death of Mr. Tho. Wilson, minister of Maidstone, in the county…

CHAP. XXI. Of Faith and Heavenly mindedness.

HE was not only sound in the Faith, and did [Greek or Hebrew], hold fast the form of sound words, 2 Tim. 1. 3. But also as Abraham [Greek or Hebrew], was strong in the Faith, Rom. 4. 20. And in the greatest dangers and difficulties could rely on God, and trust him with himself and all he had. He met with much opposition, (as is before declared) in the work of Ministry from all sorts of persons, both from open enemies and seeming friends, for Satan knowing him so great an enemy to his Kingdom of darkness, both by his life and Doctrine, raised great winds and storms, if it were possible to put out this burning and shining light; But he was undaunted in the midst of all, not moved by any of those things, neither counted he his life dear unto him, so he might finish his course with joy, and the Ministry which he received of the Lord Jesus, Acts 20. 24. He minded his own work, consulted his duty, left Gods work) the issues and events thereof) to God.

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