Counsel 2

Counsil. 2.

Cry mightily to God, that He would give you the gold which will endure all trials whatever. Our Lord says to us in (Revelation 3:18), I counsel you to buy of me gold tried in the fire. That gold is grace; let us buy that is, let us beg it of Him. Let us make that our frequent prayer, in (Psalms 119:80), Let my heart be sound in your statutes, that I may not be ashamed! Be careful and prayerful, that you may be new creatures and have the root of the matter in your souls. Be careful and prayerful, that you may have oil in your vessels. Be careful and prayerful, that you may have in you, the well of water which springs up into everlasting life. Let your prayers be restless, till you find that you are indeed born again, indeed converted, indeed sanctified. As for the grace of God, my son, seek it as silver; for indeed, the gain of it is better than fine gold.