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And yet there is a farre stronger motiue to make vs ouercome all diffi∣culties, and to vse all paineful diligence in the duties of a godly life, name∣ly, the riches of reward promised to all those who spend their time and strength in Gods seruice, euen the euerlasting ioyes of his Kingdome, vn∣to
which, both all the sufferings and doings of this life are not to worthy to be compared. In which regard, Gods precepts are more to bee desired then gold, yea then much fine gold, and to be esteemed sweeter then the honey, and the honey combe; because by them we are warned, and in keeping of them there is great reward. For who would not serue such a Master, as is so boun∣tifull in requiting his paines? Who would not vndertake any labour (see∣ing the greatest is light, and the longest momentany) to bee assured of that super-exceeding and eternall waight of glory? Who would not pa∣tiently indure a sorrowfull seed-time, for so ioyfull an haruest? or refuse to worke in Gods Vineyard with all painfull diligence, and comfortable cheerfulnesse, who is assured of such liberall wages when hee hath ended his worke? And therefore though there were neuer so much difficulty in the duties of a godly life, and neuer so much paines required vnto the ser∣uice of God, this should not discourage vs from entring into the course of Christianity, seeing our wages and reward will infinitely exceed our worke and labour. Especially considering that these holy and religious duties are only vnpleasant and tedious to the flesh and corrupted nature, vnto which (as the Apostle speaketh) wee are no debters that wee should liue according to the lusts thereof; and so by pleasing of it, to displease God, and purchase vnto our selues eternall death and hellish condemna∣tion.
Rom. 8. 18.
Psal. 19. 10, 11.