The four last things viz. death, judgment, heaven, hell, practically considered and applied in…

This inferior World is framed with exquisite Order; The Earth is full of the Glory of the Lord: yet 'tis but the Sediment of the Creation, the Habitation of Birds and Beasts, nay of rebellious Sinners: And by this we may raise our Thoughts to conceive something of the glorious Sanctuary of Life and Blessedness above. 'Tis called the Heaven of Heavens, which is the highest Comparison to instruct and astonish us with the Amplitude and Glory of the Place. 'Tis a Place becoming the Majesty of God, the Image of his Immensity. Our Saviour assures us, In his Father's House are many Mansions, to receive the innumerable company of glorified Saints. 'Tis called the Excellent Glory, 2 Pet. 1.17.

This inferior World is fram'd with exquisite Order; The Earth is full of the Glory of the Lord: yet 'tis but the Sediment of the Creation, the Habitation of Birds and Beasts, nay of rebellious Sinners: And by this we may raise our Thoughts to conceive something of the glorious Sanctuary of Life and Blessedness above. 'Tis called the Heaven of Heavens, which is the highest Comparison to instruct and astonish us with the Amplitude and Glory of the Place. 'Tis a Place becoming the Majesty of God, the Image of his Immensity. Our Saviour assures us, In his Father's House are many Mansions, to receive the innumerable company of glorified Saints. 'Tis called the Excellent Glory, 2 Pet. 1.17.

The shining Firmament, with all the Luminaries that adorn it, are but ⟨p. 274⟩the Frontispiece to the highest Heaven. All the Lustre of Diamonds, the Fire of Carbuncles and Rubies, the Brightness of Pearls are dead in comparison of its Glory. 'Tis the Throne of the God of Glory, wherein his Majesty is revealed in the most illustrious manner. For Pleasantness 'tis called Paradise, in allusion to the delightful Garden planted by the Hands of God himself for Adam, his Favourite, whilst innocent. There is the Tree of Life. There are Rivers of Pleasure springing from the Divine Presence. 'Tis called the Inheritance of the Saints in Light; to signify the Glory and Joy of the Place; for Light has splendour, and conciliates cheerfulness, and is a fit Emblem of both. As on the contrary, Hell is described by the blackness of darkness for ever: to signify the sadness and despair of the Damned; and because in that centre of Misery, a perpetual Night and invincible Darkness increases the horror of lost Souls.