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we have many thousands of Saints Militant that are going along with us as fast as they can, and God himself will bear us company, and why do we yet linger? O that we were upon the wing! O that our souls were like the Chariots of Aminadab! O that the Lord would strengthen poor short-winded Creatures? O that we could run and not be weary, and walk and not faint! O that we might have now and then a hearty meal, and that in the strength of them we could travel to the mount of God! O that that acquaintance might now be happily begun, which may never have an end! O that God would visit us oft, and get into our hearts? O that he that gave those Worthies in former times so much grace, would pour out of the same grace in abundance upon our souls! O that he would shed abroad his love in our hearts! O that ⟨p. 254⟩we could maintain a constant intercourse with him here, till we come to a perfect enjoyment of him in glory hereafter! O that we may see thy face, thy blessed face by faith! O that thou wouldest cause thy glory to pass before us! O that thy marvellous loving kindness might be made known to a company of poor Creatures of us, whose desire is to fear thee, who would fain love thee with the strength of our souls! O blessed are they that love thee, that are beloved by thee!.

5. I might also insist upon another Head of Motives, which is named in the Text, which is this, Acquaint now thy self with him, and thou shalt be at peace. Though there be nothing but War on every side, you shall have peace. This peace of God, whatsoever you may think of it, is unspeakably advantageous; the benefits that would accrue to a soul upon this peace are infinite; It is a peace that passeth all under standing. When we have this peace concluded, we may drive a brave Trade without disturbance for the richest Commodities. If we were thus acquainted with God, we shall have such a peace as that we may laugh at the shaking of the spear, and not be much disturbed when we hear of dreadful things abroad in the World. He that is acquainted with God may safely venture up and down, he hath Gods pass, a strong man of war for his convoy, he hath such powerful allies that he need not fear; as long as he is at peace with God, he is sure not to be quite overcome by man. He is at peace with himself, when the Air echoes with Drums and Trumpets, and the roaring of Guns, a music that pleaseth the