[2.] He gives us habitual grace; — a principle of
grace, opposed to the principle of lust that is in us by nature. This is
the grace that dwells in us, makes its abode with us; which, according to
the distinct faculties of our souls wherein it is, or the distinct objects
about which it is exercised, receiveth various appellations, being indeed
all but one new principle of life. In the understanding, it is light; in
the will, obedience; in the affections, love; in all, faith. So, also, it
is differenced in respect of its operations. When it carries out the soul
to rest on Christ, it is faith; when to delight in him, it is love; but
still one and the same habit of grace. And this is the second thing.