Revelation 3:18 Revelation 3:18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire. As there was a depth of hypocrisy and formality in this Church, so here is a greater depth of mercy and mystery in her cure, which Jesus Christ propounded by his gracious council unto them; and the excellent commodities which Christ here offers them, and counsels them to buy of him. Christ is the most wise and best counsellor, Isaiah 9:6 and we may buy all his spiritual commodities without money, and without price, Isaiah 55:1-3. Buy of me, that is, accept what I offer you, and take it freely, Revelation 22:17. The spiritual commodities, which Christ offered this Church, her ministers and members, are three, tried gold, white raiment, and eye-salve. These are metaphorical and mystical expressions: By Gold tried in the fire, we are to understand precious faith, 2 Peter 1:1 and all the graces, gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit, John 1:14 which God the Father gives freely and abundantly to all that are poor in spirit, Ephesians 4:7. And white raiment, that is, the robe of Christ’ s righteousness, and the garments of his salvation, Isaiah 61:10 and Revelation 19:7-8. And anoint thine eyes with eye-salve, that thou mayest see. Christ’ s eye-salve is the unction of the Holy ONE, 1 John 2:20-27, that is, of the holy Spirit of God; whereby, the eyes of their understanding are enlightened to see, &c as Ephesians 1:17-20.