Certain sermons, first preached, and after published at several times, by M. Thomas Gataker…Certaine sermons, first preached, and after published at severall times, by M. Thomas Gataker…

Reason 2 2. In regard of the difficulty of the work.^y The way of the wise, saith wise Solomon, is upward. We are bred in Hell: (^z by Nature vessels of wrath:) and we must climb up to Heaven:^a a long way and a steep. We are^b like those, that row against wind and tide; we strive against the stream and current of corrupt nature, of evil custom; we struggle against the strong counterblasts of bitter scoffs, and bad counsel. We have need therefore of all kind of encouragement.

Reason 2 2. In regard of the difficultie of the worke.^y The way of the wise, saith wise Salomon, is upward. Wee are bred in Hell: (^z by Nature vessels of wrath:) and we must climbe up to Heaven:^a a long way and a steepe. We are^b like those, that row against winde and tide; wee strive against the streame and current of corrupt nature, of evill custome; wee struggle against the strong counterblasts of bitter scoffes, and bad counsell. Wee have need therefore of all kinde of encouragement.

1. yProv. 15.24.
2. z[Greek or Hebrew]. Ephes. 2.3.〈non-Latin alphabet〉.