A Divine Cordial

Quest. How shall we know that God hath a purpose to save us?

Answ. By being effectually called. 2 Pet. 1.10. Give diligence to make your calling and election sure. We make our Election sure, by making our Calling sure. 2 Thes. 2.13. God hath chosen you to salvation through sanctification. By the Stream, we come at last to the Fountain: If we find the Stream of Sanctification running in our souls, we may by this come to the Spring-head of Election. When a mans eyes are so weak that he cannot look up to the Firmament, yet he may know the Moon is there, by seeing it shine upon the water: So though I do not look up into the secret of Gods purpose, yet I may know I am elected, by the shining of sanctifying grace in my soul. Whosoever he be that can find the Word of God transcribed and copied out into his heart, may undeniably conclude his Election.

Answ. By being effectually called. 2 Pet. 1.10. Give diligence to make your calling and election sure. VVe make our Election sure, by making our Calling sure. 2 Thes. 2.13. God hath chosen you to salvation through sanctification. By the Stream, we come at last to the Fountain: If we find the Stream of Sanctification running in our souls, we may by this come to the Spring-head of Election. VVhen a mans eyes are so weak that he cannot look up to the Firmament, yet he may know the Moon is there, by seeing it shine upon the water: So though I do not look up into the secret of Gods purpose, yet I may know I am elected, by the shining of sanctifying grace in my soul. VVhosoever he be that can find the Word of God transcribed and copyed out into his heart, may undeniably conclude his Election.