First, There are many appearing evidences of union with Christ,
that may and do fail,
Secondly, There may be certain and undeceiving evidences of a
present participation of Christ,
Thirdly, No grace, no sign or mark, will any longer or any fur-
ther be an evidence or testimony in this matter, but only as the
soul is effectually influenced unto perseverance thereby,
Fourthly, Perseverance is an evidence of union, in that it is an
effect of it,
Fiftly, Whatever profession bath been made by any, whatever
fruits of it have been brought forth, whatever continuance in it
there hath been, if it fail totally, it is a sufficient evidence that
those who have made it were never partakers of Christ,
3. Persistency in our subsistence in Christ un o the end, is a mat-
ter of great endeavour and diligence, and that unto all belie-
!. Many hear the word or voice of God to no advantage but only
to aggravate their sin,