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The Cross is laid on the Saints sometimes
to prove them sometimes to reprove
them to humble them to purge them &
whatever it is sent to them for it
shall not return in vain. As the Word
so the Rod whall accomplish that
for which he pleases that sent it.
By this the iniquity of Jacob (shall)
be purged. the Cross is proportioned
to their need & strength I
will correct thee in measure but I
will not leave thee altogether unpunished.
Just so much as will
serve shall suffice the wise Phisician
hath respect both to the need
& the strength of the Patient I will
not contend forever niether will
I always be wroth lest the spirit
should fail before me & the Souls
which I have made. The Apostle
tells the Saints that they have need
of patience & their experience tells