Y 2 Complaints fr,uitlef and heart-lei; tobe avoided. P fa. i3 0. I. That Spiritual Wifdom and prudence is greatly required in this matter, in the Adminittratwn ofconf,lation to diltreffed fouls. If in any thing, the tongue of the fpirituslly learned is required herein; namely in (peaking a ward in feafon to there that are w ary. A promiti:uous drawing out of Gofpel confo- lations, without a previous right Judgement concerning the true Rate and condition of the (Outs applyed unto, is feldome ufeful, ofttimes pernicicus. And let men take care, how they commit their fouls and confciences unto such who have goon; words in readiness, for all comers. 2. If Counf<1 and Confolation of this kind be given ; fpeci- al and ditiinet from the Advice we are upon of ¡Vatchfulnefs, I)l gence, Spiritual Volence in a way of duty ; it is exceed- ing dangerous, and will a;furedly prove uefs. For let us fee what counfel the holy Choi} gives in this condition unto them who would make their CaL'Ing and Ele?bon Jure, who would be freed from their prefent fears and uncertainties, who complain of their darknels and dangers ; why faith he, giving all diligence add to your faith vertue ; and fo on, y, 5. for faith he, If you do thefe things, an entrance fbati be Adrninijtroid unto you abundantly into the EverlaJting Kingdozn ofour Lord and Saviour Je jtts Chrz7 , V. I I, You who are now in the Skyrts of it, who know not whether you belong unto it or no, you fhall have an Entrance into the Kingdom of Chritt, and all the Joy, comforts, confo- lations and Glory of it, (hall be richly adminiftred unto you. This is the advice that the Holy Ghoft gives in this cafe ; And this is the btelled promife annexed unto the following of this advice. And this the former compaffionate courfe of Admi- niftring conflation, is not to be feparated from. But you will it maybe here fay, we are fo dead and dull, fo chained under the power of corruptions, and temptations, that we are not able tkus toput forth the fruit of afpiritual life in adding one Graceunto another. But do you ufe diligence, Study, En- deavours, all diligence, diligence at all times, in all wayes by God appointed, all manner of diligence within and without, in private and publick to this end and purpofe ? do you Rudy, meditate, pray, watch, fait, neglect no opportunity, keepyour hearts , Catch, try, examineyour felves, fly Temptations, and occa(ions.
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