“ A. Faith is the only condition upon which God doth offer peace and pardon unto men: But be assured, faith, if it be true and saving, will not be alone in the soul, but will be attended with true repentance, and a thankful study of conformity to God's image. ”

“ A. You must resolve on his strength not to break, and watch over your own way, and put your heart in his hand to keep it: and if you break, you must confess it unto God and judge your self for it, and flee to the advocate for pardon, and resolve to do no more so; and this you must do as often as you fail. ”

“ A. A competent sight of it makes a man take salvation to heart above any thing in this world: It maketh him disclaim all relief in himself, even in his best things: It maketh Christ, who is the Redeemer, very precious to the soul: It makes a man stand in aw to sin afterwards, and makes him content to be saved upon any terms God pleaseth.
Q. What other way may I discern a saving interest in him?
A. By the going out of my heart seriously and affectionately towards him, as he is held out in the gospel, and this is faith, or believing. ”