And hereby we know — We have a farther proof by this real, operative love. That we are of the truth — That we have true faith, that we are true children of God. And shall assure our hearts before him — Shall enjoy the assurance of his favour, and the "testimony of a good conscience toward God." The heart, in St. John's language, is the conscience. The word conscience is not found in his writings.
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1 John 3:19
19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assurec our hearts before him.