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

8. The wisest Merchants must live by faith and deal much in credit, waiting long for a good return out of remote Countries; as the Husbandman ploweth in hope and, soweth in tears, 1 Cor. 9. 10. Psal. 126.5. having Gods promise that there shall be harvest, Gen. 8.22. So the Merchant trafficketh in hope to enjoy that which the Prophet calls the Harvest of the River, Isai. 23.3. Such is the life of a true Christian, he doth not estimate his wealth, by the things in his own possession, but lives by faith, reckons upon a great stock going in another country, is richer in obligations and promises, ⟨p. 35⟩then he is in present graces. There is a mutual trust between God and him, 1. He takes upon trust; receives from God many talents of time, health, wealth, power, wisdom, learning, grace, precepts, and improves them to his Masters service, Matth. 25.16, 17. 1 Tim. 6.20.2. He gives upon Trust, lends to the Lord, Prov. 19.17. dedicates his merchandise to the Lord, Isai. 23.18. Trusts God with his Name and Innocency, as Joseph did, as Christ did, 1. Pet. 2.23. with his life and interests, as David did, Psal. 31.3: 15. 1 Sam. 30.6. with his children, as Jacob, did Gen. 43.13, 14. with his soul, as Paul did,