Reformed Covenanter
Cancelled Commissioner
... Lord, I would have more faith, thou wouldst have me to perfect it, but all perfection is in thee, and I cannot by my mere strength ripen what thou givest, but thou canst water what thou plantest; though it be sown a weak body, yet thou canst make it rise a strong body; though faith at first be but as a grain of mustard-seed, yet thou canst cause it to blossom, and to spread it self into a high measure: Therefore thou who alone canst do it, do it for thy weak servant: Thou must take charge of thine own graces; and if thou givest my faith more strength, my believing will bring thee in the more glory, &c. ...
For more, see Obadiah Sedgwick: Praying for increased faith.
For more, see Obadiah Sedgwick: Praying for increased faith.
