SECT. 4.
THe Stars also, those glistering pearls of the Orb of heaven, are notable and bright evidences of an infinite and most glo∣rious Creatour; every one doth set forth his praise, even as if the heavens had as many Tongues as Stars to proclaim his excellency to the Earth.
1. Admire him therefore in the number∣less multitude of the stars; admire him in their constant and orderly motions: admire him that telleth the number of the Stars, and calleth them all by their names. Think of the star that guided the wise men unto Christ, and pray that the day Star may rise in thine heart.
2. Consider how bright the Stars shine in a cold night, and think how thy soul should shine in grace in time of adversity.
3. Consider that neither Moon nor Stars do carry any special brightness in the presence of the Sun; and though the Moon be seen. yet she shineth but dimmely, or not at all; but the Stars are not apparent: so the Church in general hath no excellency in comparison of the Excellency of Christ: and as for the parti∣cular members, they are like stars after Sun rising; their beauty is scarce to be discern∣ed.