power, she gives a proof of her election, and that from that seed a faith was germinating which afterwards attained its full growth. 12. Now, therefore, I pray you, swear, &c. It is another manifestation of faith that she places the sons of Abraham in sure possession of the land of Canaan, founding on no other argument than her having heard that it was divinely promised to them. For she did not suppose that God was favouring lawless intruders who were forcing their way into the territories of others