The works of George Swinnock, M.A

2. Consider, The strictness of his proceedings; Every thought, word, and action shall be revealed, examined, and weighed in the balance of the sanctuary; There is nothing hid that shall not be revealed, nor secret that shall not be made known. The thoughts of thy heart shall then be as visible as the features of thy face. When God shall judge the secrets of mens hearts by my Gospel, Rom. 2• 16. All thy words will then be as audible as if thou hadst had a voice to reach every child of Adam, both alive and dead; Verily I say unto you, that of every idle word, ye shall give an account at the day of Christ, Mat. 12. 36. Every action of thine will then be legible, not only to God, as it is at this day, but also to Angels and Men; We must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ, to give an account of all things done in the body, whether they be good, or whether they be evil; 2 Cor. 5. 10. All the works of darkness will then be brought to light; We must all appear, [Greek or Hebrew] not only be present in person, and not by a proxy, but be laid open and manifest, be transparent, so the word signifieth, ⟨p. 770⟩to give an account of every thing done, &c. to render a reason of every individual thought, word, and deed; what was the principle from which we acted, what was the rule by which we acted, what was the end for which we acted. When Benjamins sack was opened, the silver cup appeared. On that Fair-day, all mens packs will be opened, and then it will be known what ware they carry about with them.

2. Consider, The strictness of his proceedings; Every thought, word, and action shall be revealed, examined, and weighed in the ballance of the sanctuary; There is nothing hid that shall not be revealed, nor secret that shall not be made known. The thoughts of thy heart shall then be as visible as the features of thy face. When God shall judge the secrets of mens hearts by my Gospel, Rom. 2• 16. All thy words will then be as audible as if thou hadst had a voice to reach every child of Adam, both alive and dead; Verily I say unto you, that of every idle word, ye shall give an account at the day of Christ,