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The saints convoy to heaven a discourse occasioned
The saints convoy to heaven a discourse occasioned by (and in part preached upon) the death and funeral of Mr. Benjamin Lindsey, who deceased the 21st of February, 1697 / by Tho. Doolittle ...
London: printed for John Lawrence, 1698
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.
II. Observation, The Souls of Believers, after Death, are transported into an Eternal State of Blessedness. The Body is carried and lodged in the Bosom of the Earth: the Soul is carried and laid in the Bosom of Abraham.
This Figurative Expression, denotes a Place of Love and dearest Affection. Christ is God's dear Son, or the Son of his Love, Col. 1. 13. and said to be in the Bosom of the Father, Joh. 1. 18. John, the beloved of the Lord, is found nearest Christ, lying in his Bosom, Joh. 13. 23. and There was leaning on Jesus his Bosom, one of his Disciples whom Jesus loved.
The Bosom is also a Place of Ease and Rest, and sweet Repose: So God comforting and giving Rest unto his People, is said, to carry them in his Bosom, Isay. 40. 11. Thus Lazarus, wearied with Affliction, want and Poverty, was received up to Everlasting Rest.