The Fearful Eruptions of Sin in Many Mature Christians.

Indwelling sin manifests its power in the habitual declensions from zeal and holiness—from the frames, state, and condition of obedience and communion with God unto which they had attained—which are found in many believers. Promises of growth and improvement are many and precious, the means excellent and effective, the benefits great and unspeakable. Yet it often falls out that, instead of these blessings, decays and declensions are found in professors; yea, even in and upon many of the saints of God.