True gain, opened in a sermon preached at Pauls, Nov. 9. 1656

2. As a manifestation of Gods bounty, who when he might require homage of us as our Lord by the tie of our natural subjection unto him, is pleased out of free grace to propose further rewards, making our services as well matter of profit to our selves, as of praise and glory unto him? faith looketh upon God as a rewarder of them that diligently seek him, Heb. 11.6. as a God that not only is good but doth good Psal. 1•9.68. as a God whose power and mercy is herein declared, in that he rendereth unto every man according to his work, Psa. 62.11, 12

2. As a manifestation of Gods bounty, who when he might require homage of us as our Lord by the tie of our natural subjecton unto him, is pleased out of free grace to propose further rewards, making our services as well matter of profit to our selves, as of praise and glory unto him? faith looketh upon God as a rewarder of them that diligently seek him, Heb. 11.6. as a God that not onely is good but doth good Psal. 1•9.68. as a God whose power and mercy is herein declared, in that he rendreth unto every man according to his work, Psa. 62.11, 12

3. As matter of encouragement to run with ⟨p. 15⟩patience the race that is set before us; to animate us against all the difficulties, dangers, temptations, and variety of disheartnings, which through the subtlety and malice of Satan we are sure to meet with in Gods service. The Hope of ensuing glory doth work resolutions in God servants to purify themselves, that so being like unto Christ in holiness, they may thereby be Prepared to be like unto him in glory