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CHAP. VI. This Rest most Excellent, dis∣covered by Reason.
SECT. I.
THe next thing to be handled is, The ex∣cellent properties of this Rest, and admi∣rable Attributes, which, as so many Jew∣els, shall adorn the Crown of the Saints. And first before we speak of them parti∣cularly, let us try this Happiness by the Rules of the Philosopher, and see whe∣ther they will not approve it the more transcendently Good: Not as if they were a sufficient Touchstone; but that both the Worldling and the Saint may see, when any thing stands up in competition with this Glory for the preheminence, Reason it self will conclude a∣gainst it. Now, in order of good, the Philosopher will tell you, that by these Rules you may know which is Best.
SECT. I.
1. THat which is desired and sought for it self,* 1.1 is better then that which is desired for something else: or the End, as such, is better then all the Means. This concludeth for Heavens preheminence: All things are but means to that end. If any thing here be excellent, it is because it is a step to that: and the more conducible thereto, the more excellent. The Salvation of our Souls is the end of our Faith,* 1.2 of our Hope, our Diligence, of all Mercies, of all Ordinances, as before is proved: It is not for themselves, but