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3 soonest of most dainty venison, and pre- vented his brother of the blessing: And although the cares of Martha, in her en- tertainment of Christ, be not to be mis- liked of, yet Mary's diligence in hearing Christ's doctrine, is of no purpose prefer- red to Martha's care: to declare unto us that it is much better, with Mary, to study in the word, and first to seek the kingdom of God, Matth. vi. 35. than with Martha to labour in the world, and to neglect that heavenly kingdom. And yet notwith- standing, such is the corruption of this rusty age, that our greatest care is to pro- vide for this present life, as did that rich man, Luke xii. that enlarged his barns, wherein to put his store for many years; but we never, or very late, do provide for that life to come, like that other rich man, that never thought of heaven till he was tormented in hell, Luke xvi. In John v. Christ is said to love this whole family, and here he is said to come unto them, for whom he loveth he cannot but visit, like the friends of Job, Job ii. that came to comfort him in his adversity. Yea, the greatest love that Christ bears to many, the oftener he will resort unto them: yea, he will come and dwell with them,