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2 When we see the Receipt under Gods hand, we must stoop, we must put our necks to the yoke, and our shoulders to the burden, Heb. 11.25.¹ Moses chose rather the reproach of Christ, the crown of thorns in Christs service, then all the gold in Egypt, any for ought I know, he might have worn the crown of Egypt, he was not forced to it, the Text saith, he chose it rather.

2 When we see the Receipt under Gods hand, wee must stoope, wee must put our neckes to the yoke, and our shoulders to the burthen, Heb. 11.25.¹ Moses chose rather the reproach of Christ, the crowne of thornes in Christs service, then all the gold in Egypt, any for ought I know, hee might have worne the crowne of Egypt, he was not forced to it, the Text saith, he chose it rather.

1. 1Heb. 11.25.

3 We must quietly carry it, with a meek disposition, not snarling at the hand of the Almighty, nor yet disquieted with affliction, though it pinch him sore; but we must do a• David, Psal. 39.9.¹ I held my tongue and sp•ke no word, because thou didst it. You know oftentimes the Parent makes the child not only bear the rod, •ut also kiss the rod, so should we, not only bear afflictions, but kiss the rod, and willingly undergo them: the Text saith of Christ, he went as a sheep to the slaughter, and gave his neck to the smiter. Patience by force is nothing, but when it is done voluntarily, it is something,