The Christians race teaching vs all so worthily, and so wisely both to beginne, continue, and to end, this our most short and momentanie [sic] course in this mortall life: that in the day of our death wee may for euer enjoy that inestimable crowne of eternall blisse in the life to come. Being a sermon preached in the Parish Church of North Parrott in Somerset, by Iohn Atkins Master of Arts, and preacher of the sacred Word of God, and pastor there.

Fiue generall Doctrines, or Instructions, handled in this Sermon.

First, from the word, Vs.

THat all the Elect of God, which doe expect indeed, that rich reward of Glory in the day of Death: must labour now to be Cursores, Spirituall runners of the Christians race, heere in this present Life.

Secondly, from the word, Runne.

That all those which are sound professours indeed of true Christian Religion: must neither stand still nor sit downe, nor flinch, nor looke backe, but daily goe forward in this Religious race, vntill they come in Death vnto that wished place.

Thirdly, from the word, Race.

That mans life heere vpon Earth, it is exceeding short, and passeth very swiftly.

Fourthly, from the word, Patience.

That true Patience indeed in vndergoing of Crosses, is a most need∣full and gainefull Grace, for the fitting, fencing, and furnishing of our Soules, to runne this Religious race.

Fiftly, from these words: Looking to IESVS.

That in running of this our Religious race, the life of our Lord and Master Iesus, must bee our speciall Card and Compasse, our Coelestiall Circle, and our Line, for to guide vs by.

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