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

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?

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 Souldier, 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 chearful 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 Recompence, 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?