The truly blessed man, or, The way to be happy here, and forever being…

4. There is no obtaining it but in this way. of Confession. It is Gods will, and there is all reason for it, that men must part with their sins, as they hope to have them forgiven: and if ever they part with them, they will confess them: or how shall we go to God for his forgiveness, but by carrying our sins with us to have them forgiven? And in what way can we spread them before him, but in an hearty confessing of them? how shall God be Glorified by us, unless we acknowledge our desert to have suffered his wrath •or our sins? and what exception can Sinners make against this? if God should require some great thing of you, would you think it too much, in order to escaping his wrath? What preten•lons did they make, Mic. 6. 6, 7. How much more then, when this is all, if you confess and forsake, you shall find mercy.

5. Be assured that he will not always sit in this Office. The Throne of Grace which is now Erected, will ere long be removed: the Golden Sceptre that is now Stretched out, will shortly be withdrawn; if now you slight the offers of a pardon, you ⟨p. 270⟩will ere long seek one, and nor obtain it. God will hereby be incensed; read how he declareth it, Prov. 1. 24. &c. Take heed of delaying; the Proclamation is out against you, Justice hath you in chase, if you make not hast to the City of Refuge you will be overtaken. Now prevent it, lest you mourn too late.

5. Be assured that he will not always sit in this Office. The Throne of Grace which is now Erected, will ere long be removed: the Golden Scepter that is now Stretched out, will shortly be withdrawn; if now you slight the offers of a pardon, you ⟨p. 270⟩