A26786:173
The four last things viz. death, judgment, heaven, hell, practically considered and applied in…
The four last things viz. death, judgment, heaven, hell, practically considered and applied in several discourses / by William Bates.
London: printed for Brabazon Aylmer, 1691
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
The last Use is, to excite the Saints to die with that Courage and Cheerfulness as becomes the Gospel of Christ. ⟨p. 132⟩The Encouragement of Joshua to the Israelites against the Giants that terrified them from entering into the Land of Canaan, the Type of Heaven, Be not afraid of them, they are Bread for us, we shall obtain an easy Conquest over them, is applicable to this purpose: Do not fear Death, the Enemy that interposes between us and the true Canaan; for our Conflict shall be the means of our Victory, and triumphant Possession of the holy and blessed Land above. This is very honourable to our Redeemer, and recommends Godliness to the Judgment, Affections, and Practice of others.1 St. Basil tells of a Custom to anoint the tops of Doves Wings with some fragrant Liquor, that mixing in company with other Doves, they might by the Sent allure them to follow to the Dove-houses. Thus when holy Persons live and die with peaceful Joy, those that converse with them, are drawn by that Fragrance of Paradise to apply themselves to serious Religion.
The last Use is, to excite the Saints to die with that Courage and Chearfulness as becomes the Gospel of Christ. ⟨p. 132⟩The Encouragement of Joshua to the Israelites against the Giants that terrified them from entring into the Land of Canaan, the Type of Heaven, Be not afraid of them, they are Bread for us, we shall obtain an easy Conquest over them, is applicable to this purpose: Do not fear Death, the Enemy that interposes between us and the true Canaan; for our Conflict shall be the means of our Victory, and triumphant Possession of the holy and blessed Land above. This is very honourable to our Redeemer, and recommends Godliness to the Judgment, Affections, and Practice of others.1 St. Basil tells of a Custom to annoint the tops of Doves Wings with some fragrant Liquor, that mixing in company with other Doves, they might by the Sent allure them to follow to the Dove-houses. Thus when holy Persons live and die with peaceful Joy, those that converse with them, are drawn by that Fragrance of Paradise to apply themselves to serious Religion.