A30200:182
The resurrection of the dead and eternal judgement, or, The truth of the resurrection…The resurrection of the dead and eternall judgement, or, The truth of the resurrection…
The resurrection of the dead and eternal judgement, or, The truth of the resurrection of the bodies both of good and bad at the last day asserted and proved by Gods word : also, the manner and order of their coming forth of their graves, as also, with what bodies they do arise : together with a discourse of the last judgement, and the final conclusion of the whole world / by John Bunyan.The resurrection of the dead and eternall judgement, or, The truth of the resurrection of the bodies both of good and bad at the last day asserted and proved by Gods word : also, the manner and order of their coming forth of their graves, as also, with what bodies they do arise : together with a discourse of the last judgement, and the finall conclusion of the whole world / by John Bunyan.
London: printed for Francis Smith, 1665
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.
Now shall Paul the Planter, and Apollo the Waterer, with every one of their Companions, receive the reward that is according to their works. 1 Cor. 3. 6, 7, 8.
Now all the Preaching, praying, watching, and labour thou hast been at, in thy endeavouring to catch men from Satan to God, shall be rewarded with spangling glory. Not a Soul thou hast converted to the Lord Jesus, nor a Soul thou hast comforted, strengthened, or ⟨p. 66⟩helped by thy wholesome Counsel, admonition, and comfortable speech; but it shall stick, as a Pearl in that Crown which the Lord the Righteous Judge shall give thee at that day. 2 Tim. 4. 7, 8. That is, if thou dost it willingly, delighting to lift up the name of God among men; if thou doest it with love, and longing after the Salvation of sinners, (otherwise thou wilt have only thy labour for thy pains, and no more: if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if against my will, a dispensation of the Gospel is committed to my charge. 1 Cor. 9. 17. Phil. 1. 15. But I say, if thou do it graciously, then a reward followeth; for what is our hope, or joy, or Crown of rejoicing, are not even ye, saith Paul, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming, for ye are our glory and joy. 1 Thes. 2. 19, 20. Let him therefore that Christ hath put into this Harvest, take comfort in the midst of all his sorrow, and know, that God acknowledgeth that he that converteth a sinner from the error of his way, doth even save that Soul from death, and covereth a multitude of sins. Wherefore labour to convert, labour to water, labour to build up, and to feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof not by constraint; but willingly, not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; and when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall