CHAP. XVII. How to make use of Christ, as the Truth, that we may get our case and con∣dition cleared up to us.
THe beleever is oft complaining of darkness, concearning his case and condition, so as he cannot tell what to say of himself, or what judg∣ment to passe on himself, and he knoweth not how to win to a distinct and clear discovery of his state and condition. Now, it is Truth alone, and the Truth, that can satisfie them as to this. The ques∣tion then is. How they shall make use of, and apply themselves to this Truth, to the end, they may get the truth of their condition discovered to them. But first let us see, what this case may be. Con∣sider then
1. That grace may be in the soul, and yet not be seen nor observed: this is manifest by daylie ex∣perience.
2. Not only so, but a gracious soul, that is reconciled with God in Christ, and hath the Spirit of grace dwelling in it, may suppose itself a stranger yet unto this reconciliation, and you of the grace of God, and so to be still in the state of nature.
3. Yea, a soul may not only suppose and conclude