Vol. 2

;60 ST. MARK.and allay all in a moment? The true idea of graceis this, God wills our obedience, and he is obeyedhe commands, and every thing is done; he speakswith authority, and all things are subject to him. OJesus,the only refuge of those who are tempted, thestrength of the weak, and the sole hope of thy church,thou seest its afflictions, its troubles, and all its wants:pronounce but over it this word of peace which calmsall in an instant, and peace will immediately be restoredto it." 40. And he said unto them, Why are ye sofearful ? how is it that ye have no faith ?"After a temptation is overcome, let every one consider,whether he has not reason, 1. To reproachhimself for his want of trust and confidence. 2. Tocondemn the cause of it, which, perhaps, was wantof faiih. God is so good, that he despises not afaithas yet weak, refuses not imperfect prayers, norrejects and discourages a heart which is too fearful.What faith, what confidence should we not have,didwe but take care to reflect on God's conduct towardshis elect in all ages, and his judgments upontheir enemies?" 41. And they feared exceedingly, and said oneto another. What manner of man is this, that eventhe wind and the sea obey him ?"3. We must in the next place, after a victory overtemptation, with fear and trembling consider the dangerout of which we have been delivered by JesusChrist. 4. We must retain the dread of it in ourhearts. 5. We must willingly entertain one anotherwith the mercies we have received from God.6. We must adore his power and his goodness.