Ver. 1i 2. the Epifile to the Romans. 147 Provi. things,when they are prefect with us,or certainly hoped tor. As firfl, when the Church fiourifheth,Pfa.r37.3.SeCondly, when a (inner returneth to the Lord, Luk.15.zo.Thirdly, in the means of fal- vation, Pfal. h 22. f. Fourthly, in doing righteoutïiets, judgment, and equity. Fiftly, in the exerciling our felves in the praifes of God,Pfa1.95. I. Sixtly, in the reconciliation that wee have with God through Chaff, when it is belcered or felt.Of this our text fpeaketh. TIM. What is it to rejoyce concerning God ? S h t. To have joy of heart in this re- fpe&,that he is become our Father, and loveth us as his children and funs. T I M. What dijrence is there in theft [peerbes concerning God at here : and to re- joice in God,as I Cor. I. 31. and to rejoyce with God,ar Rom.4.2? S I t. To rejoyce in God, it is to at- tribute all things which bee good unto God, and to render him all thanks for them ; this we may doe. Secondly , to rejoyce with God , it is to bring Come- thing with us of our owne, wherein to glory and rejoyce belides Gods favour ; and this we may not doe. Thirdly, to rejoyce concerning God,it is to be mer- ry in our hearts for this, that wee doe underfland how God doth love us; as a father his children. The like unto this, wee have in Ieremy Chap. 6. verfe a. . Let him that rejoyceth rejojce herein , that bee knoweth mee to bee mercifull and righteous: whereas others rejoyce in riches, orpleafure, or honour, or wife- donhe:the Chriftian ought to rejoyce in Chrifl. T I M. Is there greatand juli caufeto re- ja cefor filch agift bellowed on us , at Goda Fatherly favour throtrgh'Ckriff ? S I L. Yea very great,for herein con- fills all mans happiness, both now and forever,to have God reconciled, that he maybe a father to take us for his Sons fake and love. Such onely doe rejoyce ; therefore fuch as weigh things, and doe inwardly feel then, fo as they are affe&- ed with them, doe from hence gather exceeding ftrong hope ófinjoying ever - lafting li%e.For God is fuch a Father, fo conflantin his love, as though hee will corret thení,yet never will he difinherit them. T t M. By whom Is it that god is become a favourable Father unto us? S i L. By Chrifl his beloved fon,who by his death on the Croffe hath made ato7 :ement for our fins , being therein our Cread by the will of his Father; and by meat *.es of our receiving it through faith in the promife of the Gofpell, wee have made it ours. TIM. What things doe yee confider fe- verally in this atonement fpoIo. n of in this place? Firft God, to whom wee are reconciled, he loving us, and giving his Sonne for us. Secondly, his Son corn - ming to worke our atonement by his obedience,pallion,and Sacrifice. Third -. ly, our Faith imbracing this atone - merit, and receiving it. Fourthly, a great rejoycing of heart in the faith and certainty of this reconcilement with God. Ti M. What doe you colleTl from this whole doîtrine? S i L. That our Chrillian and fpiri- tuall rejoycing; it is as our meafuré of beleeving is: none, if our faith be none; little, if cur faith belittle; great, if our faith be great.Therefore,as any do long for much trim Chriftian comfort, let them endevour'a daily increafe of faith, by the humble, fincere, and eonflant ufe ofall thofe holy means privateajad pub - like, whereby God ufeth to inlarge the belcefof all his children. DIALOGUE X. Verfe 12. Whereat by one man finne entred into the world, and death by f nne, and f death went over all men, in whom all have finned. TIMOTH E U S. Hat is the purpofe of the Apoflle in hú Text ? SIL. Having fpoken hitherto, of the fide part of Junification, touching remifiion of firmes by faith in the fee- () 2 rings.
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