A Goodly Heritage

The stars that have the least circuit are nearest the pole . and men whose earths are least entangled with the world are always nearest to God , and to the assurance of His favour . Worldly christians , remember this . You and the world must part , or else assurance and your souls will never meet.     Thomas Brooks.

These were Baxter's words on his death bed :  "I bless God I have a well grounded assurance of my eternal happiness, and great peace and comfort within ." Towards the close he was asked how he did  . He answered : "Almost well.". These were Rutherford's words on his death-bed : "Oh that all my brethren did know what a Master I have served ,. and what peace I have this day! I shall sleep in Christ , and when I awake I shall be satisfied with His likeness." "The least degree of faith takes away the sting of death because it takes away guilt; but the full assurance of faith , breaks the very teeth and jaws of death , by taking away the fear and dread of it ." Fairclough

Let not the Christian heart grow timid at a time of prevalent wickedness and unbelief, in the fear that ark of God may perish. The sons of Jacob shall not be consumed- the seed of Christ shall not perish. The unchangeableness of God is the sheet anchor of the church.He will be faithful to His Son ,and to his word, however disheartening external circumstances may appear to our wavering faith. Philippians .3:18.(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19. Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)