The Christians two chief lessons viz. self-denial, and self-trial. As also the privilege of…The Christians tvvo chiefe lessons viz. selfe-deniall, and selfe-tryall. As also the priviledge of…

Answ. The means are five, that a man may be fitted to take up his Cross.

Answ. The meanes are five, that a man may be fitted to take up his Crosse.

Means. 1 When we set out in a christian course, suppose the worst that can befall, that whatsoever doth ⟨p. 82⟩befall you, ye may be able to undergo it: his hath quashed the courage of many a christian, when they hear and read, they promise to themselves they shall have honour, and when their expectations fa•le and are crossed, their hearts faint. He that soweth, observeth not the wind, and the traveller doth not observe the dirty ways, Matth. 10.34.¹ think not that I come to send peace, as who should say, be not taken with that dream that you shall have peace, that you shall have dainties; know this, troubles and persecutions must come, and then if this befall you, you will say, there is nothing come but that I looked for, Luke 14.28.² He that will build a tower must first count the cost: so count the cost, you must part with your right eye, and right hands, it will cost you deer to be a christian indeed.

Meanes. 1 When we set out in a christian course, suppose the worst that can befall, that whatsoever doth ⟨p. 82⟩befall you, ye may be able to undergoe it: his hath quashed the courage of many a christian, when they heare and reade, they promise to themselves they shall have honour, and when their expectations fale and are crossed, their hearts faint. He that soweth, observeth not the winde, and the traveller doth not observe the dirty wayes,