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9. HEre is presupposed also,* 1.1 as motion, so such motion as is right∣ly ordered and directed toward the end. Not all motion, labour, seeking, that brings to Rest. Every way leads not to this end; But he whose goodness hath appointed the end, hath in his wisdom, and by his soveraign authority, appointed the way. Our own invented ways may seem to us more wise, comly, equal, plea∣sant;
but that is the best Key that will open the Lock, which none but that of Gods appointing will do. Oh the pains that sinners take, and wordlings take, but not for this Rest! Oh the pains and cost that many an ignorant and superstitious soul is at for this Rest, but all in vain! How many have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledg? Who being ignorant of Gods Righteousness, and going about to establish their own Righteousness, have not submitted themselves to the Righteousness of God: Nor known, That Christ is the end of the Law for Righteousness to every one that believeth? Rom. 10.2, 3, 4. Christ is the door, the only way, to this Rest. Some will allow nothing else to be called the way,* 1.2 lest it Derogate from Christ: The truth is, Christ is the only Way to the Father: Yet faith is the way to Christ; and Gospel Obedience, or Faith and Works, the way for those to walk in, that are in Christ. There be (as before) many ways requisite in Subordination to Christ, but none in Co-ordination with him. So then, it's only Gods way, that will lead to this end and Rest.
§. 9.
Dr Crispe.