Lect. 123.
- The third signe of true assurance, is the effects and fruits it produceth in them that have it. 1 It is operative and will breed in him that hath it, an unfeigned love to God, and care to expresse his love, by the uttermost service, he is able to doe unto him, p. 626. It will worke a thorow reformation, in the in∣ner man, Ibid. Nothing will make the heart, 1 So soft and apt to mourne for sinne, 2 so fearefull to oftend God hereafter, 3 So to desire and delight, in the Word and meanes of grace. 4 So carefull to practise what hee knowes, and to please God in all things as this will doe, p. 627.
- He that hath it, cannot content himselfe to serve God inwardly, and in Spirit, but hee will also. 1 Professe openly, and declare him∣selfe to be Gods servant, Ibid. 2 put forth himselfe to doe God in his place, all the ser∣vice and honour he can, p. 628.
- Th'assurance most men have of their sal∣vation appeares by this to be false and coun∣terf••it, because its idle and unfruitfull: Nay it workes quite contrary effects, 1 it hardneth the heart, and keepeth men from sorrowing for sin, Ibid. 2 it makes them bold to com∣mit any sinne, 3 it makes them despise the Word, and meanes of grace, 4 it maketh them utterly carelesse of practise, 5 They count it their wisedome to conceale their love to God and religion, and a disgrace to be noted for it. 6 They have no care to ho∣nour God, p. 629. 1 Masters of families, may greatly honour God, and their sinne that doe not, p 630. 2 So may Ministers, 3 So may Magistrates, p. 631.