The holy Eucharist, or, The mystery of the Lords Supper briefly explained

3. An Hypocritical faith hath a slight esteem of true Faith. The Hypocrite hears others speak in the commendation of faith, but he wonders where the virtue of it lies; he looks upon faith as a Drug, or some base Commodity that will not off; he will part with all the faith he hath, ⟨p. 69⟩for a piece of silver; and perhaps it might be dear enough of the price: But that man who hath true faith, he sets an high value upon it; he reckons this grace among his Jewels^*. What incorporates him into Christ, but faith? What puts him into a state of Sonship, but faith? Gal. 3. 26. Oh precious faith! A Believer would not exchange his shield of faith, for a Crown of gold.

3. An Hypocritical faith hath a slight esteem of true Faith. The Hypocrite hears others speak in the commendation of faith, but he wonders where the vertue of it lies; he looks upon faith as a Drugg, or some base Commodity that will not off; he will part with all the faith he hath, ⟨p. 69⟩for a piece of silver; and perhaps it might be dear enough of the price: But that man who hath true faith, he sets an high value upon it; he reckons this grace among his Jewels^*. What incorporates him into Christ, but faith? What puts him into a state of Sonship, but faith? Gal. 3. 26. Oh precious faith! A Believer would not exchange his shield of faith, for a Crown of gold.

1. *Plus sulget fides, quam aurum. Aug.