Troposchēmalogia: Tropes and figures; or, A treatise of the metaphors, allegories, and express similitudes, &c. contained in the Bible of the Old and New Testament To which is prefixed, divers arguments to prove the divine authority of the Holy Scriptures wherein also 'tis largely evinced, that by the great whore, mystery Babylon is meant the Papal hierarchy, or present state and church of Rome. Philologia sacra, the second part. Wherein the schemes, or figures in Scripture, are reduced under their proper heads, with a brief explication of each. Together with a treatise of types, parables, &c. with an improvement of them parallel-wise. By B. K

Keach, Benjamin, 1640-1704., De Laune, Thomas, d. 1685. Tropologia. aut

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Tropes and Figures; OR, A TREATISE of the METAPHORS, ALLEGORIES, TYPES, &c. contained in the Holy Bible of the Old and New Testament.

THE Eleventh HEAD OF METAPHORS, SIMILES, AND Other Borrowed TERMS, CONCERNING The Means of Grace, Pro∣vidence and Affliction.

Godliness compared to a Trade.

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Inferences.

THis may inform the Saints what they undertake, when they enter upon the Work and Business of Godliness, they must look upon it as their chief and principal Calling.

II. How are many Men deceived! They pursue the World as their chief Business, and mind Religion and Godliness, when they have nothing else to do.

III. Be exhorted, O Christian, to follow thy Calling; dost thou want Motives?

1. Consider, 'tis an honourable and ancient Trade; Christ Jesus himself was of this Profession, Godliness was his chiefest Business; all the Saints and Worthies of old followed this Calling.

*2. 'Tis the best Trade and Calling in the World: For the Merchandise thereof is better than the Merchandise of Silver, and the Gain thereof than fine Gold. Heavenly Things are rare Things, Things of great worth: (1.) They cost dea•, viz. the Price of Christ's most precious Blood. (2.) They are durable Riches. (3.) O what precious Things are Pardon of Sin, Peace with God, Union and Communion with God! What a rare Thing is Hea∣ven! Is not a Crown worth Trading for?

3. Consider who you trade with, and that is the great God, through Jesus Christ.

4. You have a faithful Correspondent, one that ever lives to make Intercession for you.

5. You have your Goods upon easy Terms: Ask, and you shall receive. Come, buy Wine and Milk without Money,* and without Price.

*6. 'Tis the most profitable Trade: Godliness with Contentment is great Gain. 'Tis profitable to all things, having the Promise of the Life that now is, and of that which is to come.

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