A fourth volume containing one hundred and fifty sermons on several texts of Scripture…

And mark, we that live in the latter Ages of the World, have an Advantage of the Church in the Primitive Time. It was the solemn Prayer of the Church heretofore, (as Tertullian showeth us) pro morâ finis, for the Delay of Christ's Coming, that his Designs and Decrees might be accomplished in the World; that the Kingdom of Grace might be spread far and near. And we that live in the Dregs of Time, pray for the hastening of Christ's Coming, for the embracing of our great and glorious Hopes; that the Name of God may be no longer dishonoured, that the Kingdom of Sin, Satan and Antichrist may have an End. They expected the Revelation of Antichrist, and we his Destruction. Thus the Saints are described to be those that look for a Saviour; Phil. 3.20. For our Conversation is in Heaven, from whence also we look for a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul speaks in his own Name, and in the Name of all that were like himself; We look, &c. The Saints here are a Company of Expectants, always waiting for the good Hour of their Preferment, when Christ will come, that he may conduct them to everlasting Glory. And they not only looked for it, but longed for it; and therefore it is said, they love his Appearing, 2 Tim. 4.8. It is notable, Paul doth not mention there other Marks and Characters; not for me only, but all that believe and faithfully serve and obey Christ; but he describes them by this, which is an essential Character of the Saints, for it notes the Disposition of their Hearts, not for me only, but for all those that love his Appearing.

And mark, we that live in the latter Ages of the World, have an Advantage of the Church in the Primitive Time. It was the solemn Prayer of the Church heretofore, (as Tertullian sheweth us) pro morâ finis, for the Delay of Christ's Coming, that his Designs and Decrees might be accomplished in the World; that the Kingdom of Grace might be spread far and near. And we that live in the Dregs of Time, pray for the hastening of Christ's Coming, for the imbracing of our great and glorious Hopes; that the Name of God may be no longer dishonoured, that the Kingdom of Sin, Satan and Antichrist may have an End. They expected the Revelation of Antichrist, and we his Destruction. Thus the Saints are described to be those that look for a Saviour; Phil. 3.20. For our Conversation is in Heaven, from whence also we look for a Saviour, the Lord Iesus Christ. Paul speaks in his own Name, and in the Name of all that were like himself; We look, &c. The Saints here are a Company of Expectants, always waiting for the good Hour of their Preferment, when Christ will come, that he may conduct them to everlasting Glory. And they not only look'd for it, but longed for it; and therefore it is said, they love his Appearing,