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

Are not the Promises of the heavenly Kingdom, equally adderest to every one that has an immortal Soul, that is faithful to his Duty and Covenant with God? This ⟨p. 475⟩should inspire all with flaming Desires, and draw forth their utmost Industry, and make them steadfast and unmoveable, always to abound in the Work of the Lord, knowing our labour shall not be in vain in the Lord.

Are not the Promises of the heavenly Kingdom, equally addrest to every one that has an immortal Soul, that is faithful to his Duty and Covenant with God? This ⟨p. 475⟩should inspire all with flaming Desires, and draw forth their utmost Industry, and make them stedfast and unmoveable, always to abound in the Work of the Lord, knowing our labour shall not be in vain in the Lord.

I know the Carnal Will is impetuous and impatient of delay; and earnest for what is present with the neglect of the future Glory. But the unreasonableness of this is evident to all; for 'tis not a new and strange thing to sow in hopes of reaping a Harvest, for Men to be industrious and active on Land and Sea for future Advantage. Nay, 'tis the constant practice of the World: The Merchant, the Husbandman, the Student, the Soldier, and every Man in the Circle of his Calling are visible Instances of this; and tho many times the most flourishing Hopes are blasted, they are not discouraged. And is it not a sight full of wonder to observe Men cheerful in Labours and Hardships in the Service of the World, to carry it so lightly as if they had Wings, and all for a poor and uncertain Recompense, and to be slow and languid in their Endeavours for a Reward as great and as sure as God is glorious ⟨p. 476⟩and true? How many ambitiously strive to please a Prince, and wait long in his Service, who is but a Man, and therefore variable in his Temper and State, sometimes is not willing to do what he can, and sometimes cannot do what he would to reward his Servants? And is there not infinitely more reason we should labour to please God, who is the most liberal, and rich, and certain Rewarder of all that seek him?