4. The servants of Christ find this also a sure means to conquer, when they are assaulted by the fear of man, to enter immediately into deep meditation on the bitter passion of our Lord. This is the antidote which St. _Peter_ prescribes, _♦beloved, think it not strange, concerning the fiery trial, which is to try you; but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are made partakers of the sufferings of Christ_. Ephesians iv. 12.――And so St. _Paul_, _Consider him, that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself_. And again, _We always bear about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of him also might be made manifest in our mortal body_. ♦ “Belovloved” replaced with “beloved” This is the true apostolical mind, which few apprehend: but those who do apprehend and obtain it, tread in the same steps, and declare themselves servants of the living God in true chearfulness of faith. They are not afraid _of the terror of men, but sanctify the Lord God in their hearts_: having determined _to know_ and regard _nothing but Jesus Christ, and him crucified_. 5. Add to this, the consideration of those faithful champions of Christ, mentioned in the scriptures, as well as other histories. This was the way St. _Paul_ took to encourage them that were weak in faith, in the 11th chapter of his epistle to the _Hebrews_; which being an excellent abstract of the whole Old Testament, ought to be more especially pondered by us, and applied for the support of our faith, in all outward and inward temptations. The histories likewise of the primitive, as well as later martyrs, were they more attentively considered, would contribute much toward our attaining a true boldness of faith, so necessary for our Christian warfare. But chiefly (I repeat it again) _Look ye unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith_. Consider him, (or as the Greek word properly signifies) make a comparison, between what Christ hath suffered, and what ye suffer. Consider what proportion there is between the two: for sure it is, if you will be his followers, you must be ever determined and prepared _to resist even unto blood, striving against sin_.