The Works; Now First Collected Into a Body: With Some Account of His Life and Writings Volume 1 - Softcover
Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1824 edition. Excerpt: ... pate the joys of heaven, and by faith and hope, to transport ourselves for a while to that blissful place. But O what are these comforts, what are these pleasures, when compared with those reserved for the weary pilgrim when he is got to his journey's end ! There remaineth a rest for the people of God a. In my Father's house, says Christ, are many mansions : I go to prepare a place for you b. The ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with songs, and everlasting joy upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and 'gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away c. What inconceivable pleasure will they feel, from the hearty welcome which the Lord Jesus Christ, and his attending saints and angels, will give them ! What infinite satisfaction to find themselves instantly relieved of all their complaints ! And what rapturous joys, at the prospect of those delightful and improving exercises of friendship and devotion, in which they are to be for ever employed ! They are at home. O blessed state ! The country is fair and fruitful. The inhabitants are all holy, peaceful and happy. God himself dwells among them; and in the enjoyment of his favour and presence they possess a never-ending duration of bliss and glory. So shall they ever be witli the Lord. Wherefore, comfort one another with these words d. DISCOURSE VIII. THE FRUITS OF RELIGION. Rom. Vi. 22. Ye liave your fruit unto holiness. True religion, wherever it prevails, infuses a certain vital heat or energy into the soul, which fails not to produce some substantial effects in a man's temper and conduct. It is however to be feared, that too many mistake the unhallowed flame of mere natural passion, for this living principle of divine grace. Their imagination is pleased, and their...
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