Rule 2.

Rule 2.

2 The more thou art afraid, ¹lest thou shouldest have no right to the Promises, the more right thou hast (in all probability) ⟨p. 172⟩to them. This I speak only to the distressed Christian; not that I commend his fear: But this I say, This fear which thou art possessed withal▪ is a probable sign that thou hast an interest in the Promises. For a presumptuous Sinner never doubts of his right to them, but takes it as a Maxim not to be denied, that they belong to him. It is a comfortable saying of Mr. Greenhams, When thou hearest the Promises, and art in a cold sweat, and hast a fear and trembling seizing upon thee; lest they should not belong to thee, doubt not, but that they do belong to thee; For Christ hath said;² Come unto me all ye that are weary, and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. And the Prophet Isaiah calls upon those who are of a fearful heart,³ to be strong, and fear not, and tells us for our comfort, that God will look with an eye of favour upon him that is poor, ⁴and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at his word.

2 The more thou art afraid, ¹lest thou shouldest have no right to the Promises, the more right thou hast (in all probability) ⟨p. 172⟩to them. This I speak only to the distressed Christian; not that I commend his fear: But this I say, This fear which thou art possessed withall▪ is a probable signe that thou hast an interest in the Promises. For a presumptuous Sinner never doubts of his right to them, but takes it as a Maxime not to bee denied, that they belong to him. It is a comfortable saying of Mr. Greenhams, When thou hearest the Promises, and art in a cold sweat, and hast a fear and trembling seizing upon thee; lest they should not belong to thee, doubt not, but that they doe belong to thee; For Christ hath said;