A26804:71
Sermons preached on several occasionsSermons preach'd on several occasions
Sermons preached on several occasions by William Bates.Sermons preach'd on several occasions by William Bates.
London: printed by J.D. for Jonathan Robinson, 1693
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.
But it may be replied, If this be the utmost Evil that is consequent to Sin, the threatening of it is not likely to deter but few from pleasing their corrupt Appetites: for carnal Men have such gross Apprehensions, and vitiated Affections, that they are careless of Spiritual Glory and Joy. They cannot taste and see how good the Lord is: nay, the Divine Presence would be a Torment to them: For as Light is the most pleasant Quality in the World to the sound Eye, so 'tis very afflicting and painful to the Eye when corrupted by a Suffusion of Humours.
But it may be replied, If this be the utmost Evil that is consequent to Sin, the threatning of it is not likely to deter but few from pleasing their corrupt Appetites: for carnal Men have such gross Apprehensions, and vitiated Affections, that they are careless of Spiritual Glory and Joy. They cannot taste and see how good the Lord is: nay, the Divine Presence would be a Torment to them: For as Light is the most pleasant Quality in the World to the sound Eye, so 'tis very afflicting and painful to the Eye when corrupted by a Suffusion of Humours.
To this a clear Answer may be given: In the next State where the Wicked shall for ever be without those sensual Objects which here deceive ⟨p. 65⟩and delight them, their Apprehensions will be changed; they shall understand what a Happiness the Fruition of the blessed God is, and what a Misery to be uncapable of enjoying him, and expelled from the Celestial Paradise. Our Saviour tells the Infidel Jews, There shall be weeping and gnashing of Teeth, 1when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the Prophets in the Kingdom of God, and you your selves shut out. How will they pine with Envy at the sight of that Triumphant Felicity of which they shall never be Partakers? Depart from me, will be as terrible a part of the Judgment, as Eternal Fire.
To this a clear Answer may be given: In the next State where the Wicked shall for ever be without those sensual Objects which here deceive