The real Christian, or, A treatise of effectual calling wherein the work of God…

That is, Conversion, or regeneration, is the same in every one without any difference. God works other ways in converting Manasseh, then he did in converting Samuel; but conversion is the same in Samuel that it is in Manasseh. Run over the several varieties I have mentioned of Gods working, and name you as many more, yet that which makes regeneration or union with Christ, is the same in all; here all are alike. Less will not serve the turn in one then in another, as to the essence of regeneration. Let your condition, as to externals, be what it will, it is all one as to regeneration; be you learned or unlearned, noble or ⟨p. 18⟩ignoble, rich or poor, 'tis all one, converted you must be, if ever you mean to see Heaven; and that which is regeneration in him who handles the spade, the same, and no less is regeneration in him who sways the Sceptre: Strait is the gate, &c. Matth. 7.14. if it do not like you, let it alone. The gate of Heaven is not like the gate at great Mens houses; if Merchants come, they must come in at the little door; if great Men come, open the great gates: no wider gate is opened for the rich Man then for Lazarus: If this do not please you, find a better way if you can; but be assured, the Almighty scorns your greatness, as much as you can his straitness.

That is, Conversion, or regeneration, is the same in every one without any difference. God works other wayes in converting Manasseh, then he did in converting Samuel; but conversion is the same in Samuel that it is in Manasseb. Run over the several varieties I have mentioned of Gods working, and name you as many more, yet that which makes regeneration or union with Christ, is the same in all; here all are alike. Less will not serve the turn in one then in another, as to the essence of regeneration. Let your condition, as to externals, be what it will, it is all one as to regeneration; be you learned or unlearned, noble or ⟨p. 18⟩ignoble, rich or poor, 'tis all one, converted you must be, if ever you mean to see Heaven; and that which is regeneration in him who handles the spade, the same, and no less is regeneration in him who swayes the Scepter: Strait is the gate, &c. Matth. 7.14