The Godly Man's Picture

6. If we are prizers of Christ, we shall think we cannot have him at too dear a rate. We may buy gold too dear, but we cannot purchase Christ too dear: Though we part with our blood for him, it is no dear bargain: ⟨p. 66⟩The Apostles rejoiced that they were graced so much, as to be disgraced for Christ, Act. 5. 41. They esteemed their fetters more precious than bracelets of gold: Let not him say he prizeth Christ, who refuseth to bear his Cross, Mat. 13. 21. When persecution ariseth because of the Word, by and by he is offended.

6. If we are prizers of Christ, we shall think we cannot have him at too dear a rate. We may buy gold too dear, but we cannot purchase Christ too dear: Though we part with our bloud for him, it is no dear bargain: ⟨p. 66⟩The Apostles rejoyced that they were graced so much, as to be disgraced for Christ, Act. 5. 41. They esteemed their fetters more precious than bracelets of gold: Let not him say he prizeth Christ, who refuseth to bear his Cross, Mat. 13. 21. When persecution ariseth because of the Word, by and by he is offended.

7. If we are prizers of Christ, we will be willing to help others to a part in him; that which we esteem excellent, we are desirous our friend should have a share in: If a man hath found a Spring of water, he will call others that they may drink, and satisfy their thirst. Do we commend Christ to others? Do we take them by the hand, and lead them to Christ? This shows how few prize Christ, because they strive no more that their Relations should have a part in him: They get land and riches for their posterity, but have no care to leave them the Pearl of Price for their portion.