There is a time coming, that the ungodly would be glad of a better portion, when they shall see the vanity of this; that is, when they shall see what a poor thing it is, for a man to have his portion in this World. 'Tis true, while they are here on this side Hell, they think there is nothing to be compared with Riches, Honours, and Pleasures in this World; which makes them cry out, Who will show us any good, Psal. 4. 6. that is comparable to the pleasures, profits, and glory of this World? But then they will see there is another thing that is better, and of more value then Ten Thousand Worlds. And seriously Friends, will it not grieve you, trouble, perplex, and torment you, when you shall see that you lost Heaven for a little pleasure ⟨p. 69⟩and profits in your Life-time; certainly, it will grieve you and perplex you exceedingly to see what a blessed Heaven you left for a ▪Dunghill World▪ Oh! that you did but believe this, that you did but consider this, and say within your selves, What, shall I be contented with my portion in this World? What, shall I lose Heaven for this World? I say, consider it while you have Daylight, and Gospel-light, while the Son of God doth hold out Terms of Reconciliation to you, least you be made to hear such a voice as this is, Son, remember, that in thy life-time thou hadst thy good things: Thy comforts, thy joys, thy ease, thy peace, and all the Heaven thou art like to have: O poor Heaven! O short pleasures! what a pitiful thing it is to be left in such a case. Soul consider, is it not miserable to lose Heaven for 20, 30, or 40 Years sinning against God? When thy Life is done, thy Heaven is also done; when Death comes to separate thy Soul and Body, in that day also thou must have thy Heaven and Happiness separated from Thee, and Thou from That. Consider these Things betimes, lest Thou have thy portion in thy Life-time. For if in this life only we have our portion, we are of all people the most miserable, • Cor. 15. 19. Again consider, that when other men (the Saints) are to receive their good things, then thou hast had thine: When others are to enter into joy, then thou art to leave and depart ⟨p. 70⟩from thy joy: When others are to go to God, thou must go to the Devil. Oh miserable! thou hadst better thou hadst never been born, than to be an Heir of such a portion; Therefore, I say, have a care it be not thy condition.
There is a time coming, that the ungodly would be glad of a better portion, when they shall see the vanity of this; that is, when they shall see what a poor thing it is, for a man to have his portion in this World. 'Tis true, while they are here on this side Hell, they think there is nothing to be compared with Riches, Honours, and Pleasures in this World; which makes them cry out, Who will shew us any good, Psal. 4. 6. that is comparable to the pleasures, profits, and glory of this World? But then they will see there is another thing that is better, and of more value then Ten Thousand Worlds. And seriously Friends, will it not grieve you, trouble, perplex, and torment you, when you shall see that you lost Heaven for a little pleasure ⟨p. 69⟩and profits in your Life-time; certainly, it will grieve you and perplex you exceedingly to see what a blessed Heaven you left for a ▪Dunghil World▪ Oh! that you did but believe this, that you did but consider this, and say within your selves, What, shall I be contented with my portion in this World? What, shall I lose Heaven for this World? I say, consider it while you have Daylight, and Gospel-light, while the Son of God doth hold out Terms of Reconciliation to you, least you be made to hear such a voice as this is, Son, remember, that in thy life-time thou hadst thy good things: Thy comforts, thy joys, thy ease, thy peace, and all the Heaven thou art like to have: O poor Heaven! O short pleasures! what a pitiful thing it is to be left in such a case. Soul consider, is it not miserable to lose Heaven for 20, 30, or 40 Years sinning against God? When thy Life is done, thy Heaven is also done; when Death comes to separate thy Soul and Body, in that day also thou must have thy Heaven and Happiness separated from Thee, and Thou from That. Consider these Things betimes, lest Thou have thy portion in thy Life-time. For if in this life onely we have our portion, we are of all people the most miserable, • Cor. 15. 19. Again consider, that when other men (the Saints) are to receive their good things, then thou hast had thine: When others are to enter into joy, then thou art to leave and depart ⟨p. 70⟩from thy joy: When others are to go to God, thou must go to the Devil. Oh miserable! thou hadst better thou hadst never been born, than to be an Heir of such a portion; Therefore, I say, have a care it be not thy condition.
