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3. That this manner of Dispensation continueth to be exemplified in Gods Providence. We have not the same ground of assurance now concerning others, in that we have only their own Testimony, as we have for those recorded in the Book of God; however there is a charitable credit to be given them; yea, we often see so much of God in them, as greatly establisheth our confidence in the thing: how many who have fallen, and God hath •ut them in trouble, and brought them to the •rinks of despair, and yet while they have been seeking God, with confession and repentance, in •he name of Christ, they have been lifted up, and received great consolation.

4. All these are for our instruction; and we ••ught so to improve them. We are told, Rom. 15.

4. That whatsoever is written, is for ou• learning. The design of the whole Scripture is one, viz. To enlighten, direct, and help us in the Glorifying of God. Such passages therefore as refer to the dealing of God with such as have sought pardon of him, under distress of Conscience, are not merely for our speculation; not do we rightly use any Scripture History, unless we apply it to our selves, and draw some Lessons from it, for help us in our great business, and that must be suited to the design of it: and no Providences pass before us but we ought to observe them, so as to use them for our advantage.