The vanity of this mortal life, or, Of man, considered only in his present…

And surely these things considered, there wants not what might persuade a Sceptic, or even a perfect Infidel, as to another world, not much to be in love with this.

And surely these things considered, there wants not what might perswade a Sceptick, or even a perfect Infidel, as to another world, not much to be in love with this.

For upon the whole, let but the case be thus put: Is it not as good to do nothing, as to be busy to no purpose? And again, Is it not as good to be nothing, as to be, and do nothing? Sober reason would judg, at least, there were but little odds.

For upon the whole, let but the case be thus put: Is it not as good to do nothing, as to be busie to no purpose? And again, Is it not as good to be nothing, as to be, and do nothing? Sober reason would judg, at least, there were but little odds.

But now; If such considerations as have been mentioned, would suffice to state the matter in aequilibrio, to make the […] even; Ought the ra•i•n•l sober belief of a blessed immortality do nothing ⟨p. 146⟩to turn the balance? Ought the love of God to do nothing? The desire and hope of a state perfectly good and happy, quiet and peaceful; of living in the Region of undefiled innocent love and pleasure; in the communion of holy and blessed spirits (all highly pleased, not in their own only, but one another's happiness; and all concening in the admiration and praise of their common Parent and Lord) Ought all this nothing to alter the case with us? or signify nothing to the inclining our mind to the so unspeakably better part?