The rich mans charge delivered in a sermon at the Spittle upon Monday in…The rich mans charge delivered in a sermon at the Spittle vpon Monday in…

Our wisdom therefore it is to labour for that which Solomon calleth Durable Riches; which is current in another World, which will follow a man when he dies; his wealth will not, his works will, Revel. 14. 13. To make the fear of the Lord our Treasure, Isai. 33. 6. To be rich towards God, Luke 12. 21. To lay up treasure in Heaven, Luke 18. 22. To buy of Christ Gold tried in the fire, that we may be rich, Revel. 3. 18. As Abraham sent Jewels of Silver and Gold and Raiments unto Rebecca, the Wife of Isaac, the Son of Promise, Gen. 24. 53. So doth the Lord give rich and precious Ornaments unto the Church his Spouse, Ezek. 16. 10, 13. The graces of the Spirit are compared unto Chains and Borders of Gold, and Studs of Silver, Cant. 1. 10, 11. These riches are returnable into Heaven; to be rich in faith, in knowledge, in wisdom, will stand us in stead, when the World hath left us. Things which come from Heaven to us, while we are on the Earth, will go to Heaven with us, when we leave the Earth. Graces are like the Waggons which Joseph sent to carry Jacob his Father, Gen. 45. 21. They are the Vehicula, like Elijah's Chariot of Fire, to transport the Souls of Believers unto Christ. Men naturally desire durable things, strong Houses, clear Titles, lasting Garments, Jewels, and precious Stones that will go every where. No riches are indeed durable, but those that are heavenly; no Rust, no Moth, no Thief can reach them: What the Philosopher affirmeth of Heavenly Bodies, is certainly true of Heavenly Graces, they are Incorruptible.

Our wisdom therefore it is to labor for that which Solomon calleth Durable Riches; which is current in another World, which will follow a man when he dies; his wealth will not, his works will,