The works of George Swinnock, M.A

The Apostle speaking of that day, puts the question, Where shall the sinner and ungodly appear? 1 Pet. 4. 18. Now indeed, those that scoff and deride and scorn at holiness, and holy ones, may appear before great men in many parts of the world with praise and applause; Now, they may appear in the Country, and be respected of their Drunken, Atheistical, Brutish Neighbours, and probably be the more honoured for their opposition to the Spirit of grace and holiness; but then, Where will the sinner and ungodly appear? Not in Heaven, for that is no Sty for Swine, no Kennel for Dogs, no Gaol for Malefactors, ⟨p. 768⟩no place for such unholy God-provoking persons; Into it can in no wise enter that which is defiled or unclean. Such a Palace is not fit for Beasts; Snakes, and Serpents, and Adders are more fit for the bosom and embraces of men, then such men for the bosom and embraces of God. Heaven cast out wicked Angels, and will not take in wicked Men; Where shall they then appear? Not on Earth, for that will be burnt up with fire; Their Houses and places must know them no more for ever. The earth groaned under their weight whilst it bare them, but now is eased of such loads, and shall not be pestered with such Plagues again. But where shall they appear? Not before Christ the Judge with any comfort, for him they have derided, buffeted, crucified, they have rejected his Laws, trampled on his blood, told him to his face, that they will not have him to reign over them. But where will they appear? Not before the Saints, for they have maligned, oppressed, imprisoned, persecuted them as a company of Cheats, and Hypocrites. O where shall the sinner and ungodly appear?

The Apostle speaking of that day, puts the question, Where shall the sinner and ungodly appear? 1 Pet. 4. 18. Now indeed, those that •coff and deride and scorn at holiness, and holy ones, may appear before great men in many parts of the world with praise and applause; Now, they may appear in the Country, and be respected of their Drunken, Atheistical, Brutish Neighbours, and probably be the more honoured for their opposition to the Spirit of grace and holiness; but then, Where will the sinner and ungodly appear? Not in Heaven, for that is no Stie for Swine, no Kennel for Dogs, no Gaol for Malefactours,