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2. We do not argue so in other things. An estate is hard to come by, therefore we will sit still: No, difficulty doth the more whe• and sharpen our endeavour; and if we take such pains for these inferior things, how should we for that which is more noble and sublime! The profit will abundantly countervail the labour.

2. We do not argue so in other things. An estate is hard to come by, therefore we will sit still: No, difficulty doth the more whe• and sharpen our indeavour; and if we take such pains for these inf•riour things, how should we for that which is more noble and sublime! The profit will abundantly countervail the labour.

3. Though the business of Religion at first seems hard, yet when once we are entered into it, it is pleasant. When the wheels of the soul are oiled with grace, now a Christian moves in Religion with facility and delight. Rom. 7. 22. ⟨p. 125⟩I delight in the Law of God in the inward man. Christ's yoke at the first putting on seems heavy; but when once it is on, it is easy. To serve God, to love God, to enjoy God, is the sweetest freedom in the world. The Poets say, the top of Olympus is always quiet^*. The first climbing up the rocky hill of Heaven is hard to flesh and blood; but when we are gotten up towards the top, there is peace and delight; we see a pleasant prospect, and are ready to cry out as Peter on the Mount of transfiguration, It is good to be here. What hidden Manna do we now find! this is the anticipation or foretaste of glory.

3. Though the business of Religion at first seems hard, yet when once we are entred into it, it is pleasant. When the wheels of the soul are oiled with grace, now a Christian moves in Religion with facility and delight.