Here is a sovereign elixir of unspeakable comfort to those who are the called
election. When a man cannot look up to the Ornament, yet he may know the moon is there by seeing it shine upon the water: so, though I cannot look up into the secret of God's purpose, yet I may know I am elected, by the shining of sanctifying grace in my soul. Whoever finds the word of God transcribed and copied out into his heart, may undeniably conclude his election.
2. God's purpose is the ground of assurance.
Here is a sovereign elixir of unspeakable comfort to those who are the called of God. Their salvation rests upon God's purpose. "The foundation of God stands sure, having this seal. The Lord knows those who are his. And, Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity" (2 Tim. 2:19). Our graces are imperfect, our comforts ebb and flow, but God's foundation stands sure. Those who are built upon this rock of God's eternal purpose, need not fear falling away; neither the power of man, nor the violence of temptation, shall ever be able to overturn them.
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