:4 The Crucifying of the world, not then in worldly honours or greatnefs. But rather re- joyce that you have enough without all this in God. How well, thinks the Chriflian, can I fpare all thefe tedious trouble- fom employments , thefe complements, thefe applaufes, this fumptuous provifion and retinue ; and all this Dir that they make in the world ? How eafily can I fpare their Titles and Obeyfances ? When I look up at them as on the pinacle of a fteeple, I biefs my felf that I ambelow them on fafer ground. I have more leifure toconverfe with God in my folitude, then they have in a crowd. Rejoyce that you neither need nor defire fuch aRate but find Chrift enough for you in a lower condition and nothing without him enough in the higheft. That you are above thefe empty childifh honours when thole that poffefs them may beenflaved under them. That you have the dignity of a Son of God, a Member of Chrift, andan Heir of Heaven , and have an heart thatcan content- edly let other men takethedignitiesof the earth. Its more to have the world, and the Kingdoms and glory of it under your feet,by theSpiritual advancement of your fouls , then to be the Monarchof the world. a. Have you abundanceof earthly Riches, and provifion for your flefh ? So that you want nothing , but have the world at will ? Glory not in it, as the leaft part of your feli- city. This will notkeep your fouls iñyour bodies ; nor take away their guilt, nor open to you the gates of heaven. You may want a drop of water in Hell , for all your riches on earth. If you fcape that danger, no thanks toyour riches. If ever you get to heaven , you mull be beholden to Chrift to fave you from your riches t And when all'sdone, youwill have a harder journey, and a greater load to burden you then others , and will bePaved withvery much ado. Glory not then in thefe ; but rather glory that youhave a tafle of higher and Tweeter things, which takeoff your minds, and ynake you' look on thefe as chips. Tohave an heart that cares not for wealth or honours , but can rejoyce in poverty and daily reproaches , is a thoufand timesgreatermercy, then to have all the wealth and honour of theworld. 3: Have you convenient habitations , for buildings, aìsd rooms,
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