think you can do too much for him.4. The love of Christ is useful to arm you against Temptations. If Faith be a Shield, Love to Chrit is a Brea-plae a∣gainst the sharpest Darts which the Devil can throw at you; ove to Christ doth Garrison your Hearts against this Enemy, and is a strong defence against any over∣tures which the Devil may make in his Temptations to draw you to sin: how can I do this evil and offend my dear Lord, will be the answer of love to repel temp∣tations to sin, whatever alluring proffers they be accompanied withal. Temptati∣ons will have no force to prevail over you, if this love of Christ be strong within you.5. The love of Christ is useful to fit you for the cross and the greatest sufferings which you may be called unto for the sake of Christ. If you have great love to Christ, you will be ready to suffer for Christ with patience and with ; the hea∣viest cross will seem light, disgrace and shame will be accounted honour, losses will be esteemed gains, pains, pleasures, or at least priviledges: prisons will seem Pallaces, and death will be accounted life. O how have some run to the stake 0