Seven sermons on several select subjects preached

Third Use is Hereditary.

Third Vse is Hereditary.

And here I will turn my self to such as are acquainted with Christ, and this blessed Peace.

First, Have you this blessed peace ⟨p. 63⟩from Christ? then be not over-much troubled about the afflictions and incumbrances that are incident to this present life. It is true, our lives, they are full of vicissitudes and troubles: it will be so. He that doth not expect some trouble, must go out of the world. Fear and grief are the two constant companions of Mans Life. You may as well separate weight from Lead, or moistness from the Air, as trouble from the Life of Man. Doth not the Text say, In the world you shall have tribulation? But here is that which may sweeten the troubles of Gods People; Christ gives peace: Here is an Antidote against your fears and troubles; and none like a Scripture Antidote; That in me, saith Christ, ye might have peace. This is a glorious peace indeed; it is a peace that will hold out in a Storm and Tempest; it turns a Prison into a Paradise; it turns our Mourning into Music; it turns our Sighs into Songs and Triumphs. As that holy man dated his Letter ⟨p. 64⟩thus; Written from the pleasant Garden of the Lion Prison. David he had Christ prepared▪ and therefore let the times be never so stormy, he would lie down in peace,