IF it be safe appearing before God in the Righteousness of Christ, here is ground of Exhortation to all such as are awakened, to believe in this Righteousness: ⟨p. 262⟩such sinners whose Consciences are indeed awakened are deeply concerned how they shall appear before God: while other men are busying themselves to get worldly comforts, seeking a felicity in this World, and casting off the care of their souls: you are making it your business to get into such a condition that you may be accepted with God: that you may not miss of eternal salvation: it is a matter of trembling to you to think of being a cast-away: you dread the thoughts of damnation, and are willing to take any pains that you may avoid it: you have been labouring for peace and can't get it, you have been searching for it as for hid treasures, but hither to you have not obtained it; you would fain be saved at last, what ever trouble you go through here, though you should be poor in this world, afflicted all your days, if you might be saved, then you have your desire: such persons are exhorted from hence to venture their souls upon the righteousness of Christ: it is natural to such men to seek help from their own righteousness; but beware of that, many a soul has been lost in that way: that way of self-righteousness is sprinkled with the blood of Souls: many a man and woman have been undone in taking that by-path: as you desire the welfare of your souls come to and accept of Jesus Christ: roll your selves upon him, make him your stay and your refuge: flee for refuge to the hope that is set before you, Heb. 6.18. despair of all other methods of Salvation, and trust alone in Jesus Christ: let fall all other pleas, as such that can stand you in no stead, and return the case of your soul upon this plea of Christs righteousness, lay up all your hopes in Christ: have your whole dependence upon his righteousness.
IF it be safe appearing before God in the Righteousness of Christ, here is ground of Exhortation to all such as are awakened, to believe in this Righteousness: ⟨p. 262⟩such sinners whose Consciences are indeed awakened are deeply concerned how they shall appear before God: while other men are busying themselves to get worldly comforts, seeking a felicity in this World, and casting off the care of their souls: you are making it your business to get into such a condion that you may be accepted with God: that you may not miss of eternal salvation: it is a matter of trembling to you to think of being a cast-away: you dread the thoughts of damnation, and are willing to take any pains that you may avoid it: you have been labouring for peace and can't get it, you have been searching for it as for hid treasures, but hither to you have not obtained it; you would fain be saved at last, what ever trouble you go through here, though you should be poor in this world, afflicted all your dayes, if you might be saved, then you have your desire: such persons are exhorted from hence to venture their souls upon the righteousness of Christ: it is natural to such men to seek help from their own righteousness; but beware of that, many a soul has been lost in that way: that way of self-righteousness is sprinkled with the blood of Souls: many a man and woman have been undone in taking that by-path: as you desire the welfare of your souls come to and accept of Jesus Christ: roll your selves upon him, make him your stay and your refuge: flee for refuge to the hope that is set before you, Heb. 6.18. despair of all other methods of Salvation, and trust alone in Jesus Christ: let fall all other pleas, as such that can stand you in no stead, and return the case of your soul upon this plea of Christs righteousness, lay up all your hopes in Christ: have your whole dependance upon his righteousness.
