SECT. X.
10. THere is supposed also,* 1.1 as motion rightly ordered, so strong and constant motion, which may reach the end. If there be not strength put to the bow, the Arrow will not reach the mark: The Lazy world, that think all too much, will find this to their cost one day. They that think less ado might have served, do but re∣proach Christ for making us so much to do. They that have been most holy, watchful, painful to get faith and assurance, do find when they come to dye, all too little: We see dayly the best Christians when dying, Repent their Negligence; I never knew any then re∣pent his holiness, and diligence. It would grieve a mans soul to see a multitude of mistaken sinners, lay out their wit, and care, and pains, for a thing of nought, and think to have eternal Salvation with a wish. If the way to Heaven be not far harder then the world ima∣gines, then Christ and his Apostles knew not the way, or else have deceived us: For they have told us, That the Kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence; That the gate is strait, and the way narrow, and we must strive if we will enter,* 1.2 for many shall seek to enter, and not be able; (which implies the faintness of their seeking, and that they put not strength to the work, and that the righte∣ous themselves are scarcely saved.* 1.3 If ever Soul obtain Salvation