Remains of that excellent minister of Jesus Christ, Mr. Joseph Alleine being a collection…Remaines of that excellent minister of Jesus Christ, Mr. Joseph Alleine being a collection…

Prin. 4. That the Trade of Religion of all others, yields the sweetest pleasure, and surest gain. A true Christian is a Merchant Man that dealeth in no small matters, but for goodly Pearls, Mat. 13. 45. A holy Life is a spiritual trading, Mat. 25. 16. Now there is no Trade to this. A Believer Trades for Grace and Glory: Oh how glorious is the prize, and how excellent and unvaluable is the income of Religion! Wisdom is more precious than Rubies, all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared to her, Read Prov. 8. 11. & Prov. 3. to the 19. They that come from the Indies laden with Gold and Spices, with Pearls and Diamonds, have but a poor Trade in comparison of a Christian: follow the work of Religion to purpose, and you will find the true Riches flowing in upon you; your faith will grow exceedingly, and your love will abound, and as riches increase, your hearts will be set upon them, and your gains will increase your diligence. Every man will be dealing in that commodity, that yields great profit. The reason why Men have so little heart for Religion is because they have secretly an opinion that there is little to be got by it. They reckon an hour spent in Religion, to be an hour lost. They say in their hearts. It is in v•in to serve God, Mal. 3. 14. And what profit should we have if we pray to him? Job 21. 15. But when a man tastes the pleasure, and sin•s the gain of Religion, then he will set to it to purpose, ⟨p. 271⟩and like the wise Merchant employ all his stock here, Mat. 13. 44, 46.

Prin. 4. That the Trade of Religion of all others, yields the sweetest pleasure, and surest gain. A true Christian is a Merchant Man that dealeth in no small matters, but for goodly Pearls,