The wells of salvation opened, or, Words whereby we may be saved

3. All of you that hear these words may obtain Salvation, it is possible that every one of you in this place may be saved; it would be a rare thing, but it is a possible thing: indeed there are but few that shall be saved; but who knoweth but all of you may be found in the number of those few; and O how would it rejoice my heart to see all those faces in Heaven whom I see here this day to hear the words of Salvation. Be encouraged to seek after your salvation by the possibility of obtaining. Now ⟨p. 114⟩salvation is possible for all of you that have not as yet attained it; but let me add, that it will not be possible long for you all; whilst you are in the land of the living it is possible, though you be condemned to Hell for sin whilst unbelievers, Joh. 3.18. He that believeth not is condemned already; yet the sentence of condemnation is traversible, you may appeal from the Court of the Law, to the Court of Chancery; you may fly from the bar of Gods justice, unto the throne of grace; and if you heartily repent of sin, and by faith lay hold on Christ, you may obtain pardon and salvation: Whilst the reprieve of your life lasteth, salvation is attainable; but when once your life is come to an end (which you know not how soon it may be) and you be found in a state of impenitency and unbelief, then the portcullis will be shut down upon you for ever; then the black flag will be hung out; then the talent of lead will seal up the measure of your wickedness; and your condemnation will be irreversible; when the day of your life is spent, the day of grace will be spent too, and the door of mercy will be shut upon you for ever; and it will be impossible for any of you that have not attained, then to attain salvation.

3. All of you that hear these words may obtain Salvation, it is possible that every one of you in this place may be saved; it would be a rare thing, but it is a possible thing: indeed there are but few that shall be saved; but who knoweth but all of you may be found in the number of those few; and O how would it rejoyce my heart to see all those faces in Heaven whom I see here this day to hear the words of Salvation. Be encouraged to seek after your salvation by the possibility of obtaining. Now ⟨p. 114⟩salvation is possible for all of you that have not as yet attained it; but let me add, that it will not be possible long for you all; whilst you are in the land of the living it is possible, though you be condemned to Hell for sin whilst unbelievers,