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

All their Desires quietly expire in his Bosom. What triumphs of Joy follow? Can we frame a fuller Conception of Happiness, than to be perfectly loved by the best and most blessed Being, and perfectly to love him, ⟨p. 315⟩and to partake of the richest Emanations of his Loving-kindness, that is far more valuable and desirable than Life it self?

All their Desires quietly expire in his Bosom. What triumphs of Joy follow? Can we frame a fuller Conception of Happiness, than to be perfectly loved by the best and most blessed Being, and perfectly to love him, ⟨p. 315⟩and to partake of the richest Emanations of his Loving-kindness, that is far more valuable and desireable than Life it self?

How precious and joyful will the Presence of Christ be to the Saints? 'Twas his Prayer on Earth, Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me, where I am, that they may behold my Glory. When the Saints are received into the Everlasting Kingdom, the first Object that draws their admiring regards, is Christ on the Throne. Inestimable Felicity! whether we consider him as the Son of God, in whose conspicuous Countenance all the Glory of his Father shines, or as the Saviour of Men, and the Head of the Elect, upon a double account: partly, that he that loved us, and washed us from our Sins in his Blood; after suffering all Indignities and Cruelties for our sake, has received the Reward of his meritorious Sufferings, the triumph of his Victory, being glorified with the Father with the Glory he had before the World was: and partly because every Member shall be conformed to him in Glory. The sight of the Face of Moses when radiant, had no transforming ⟨p. 316⟩Efficacy, for the Light of it was not in him as its Spring but by derivation. But the Son of God is Light essentially, and the sight of his Glory will transform us into his Likeness. And how dear and joyful is the presence of the Saints to Christ? He then sees of the travel of his Soul, the fruit of his sharp Sufferings and bleeding Love, and is satisfied. How delightful is it to him to see all his Spiritual Progeny safely brought to Heaven, and made partakers of his Glory and Joy in his everlasting Kingdom? For according to the extent of the Object, and dearness of the Affection, Joy rises. He will then present them to his Father with infinite complacency; Behold, here am I, and the Children whom thou hast given me.