The truly blessed man

2. And there are greater things which they have in hope, from which there results abundant occasion for their rejoicing. We are told of such a joy, Rom. 5.2. And well may we rejoice in it, whether we consider the nature of the hope; it is sure, and cannot fail them; an hope that will not make them ashamed, ver. 5. Being built on sure promises made by a God that cannot lie, Tit. 1.2. Heb. 6.18, 19▪ Or the things themselves which they have in this hope, which are such as will make them perfectly and for ever blessed in the fruition of them▪ Their names are written in heaven, Luk 10.20. They are registered in the Lambs book of life, which admits of no •lots; they have a great reward reserved for them, Mat. 5.12. They are going to a glorious place and company, where they are certain to arrive, as surely as it there already, Heb. 12 23 &c. Nor shall any prevent them, Rom. 8.35. &c. And if this be not sufficient ground for rejoicing, what can be thought to be so?

2. And there are greater things which they have in hope, from which there results abundant occasion for their rejoycing. We are told of such a joy, Rom. 5.2. And well may we rejoyce in it, whether we consider the nature of the hope; it is sure, and cannot fail them; an hope that will not make them ashamed, ver. 5. Being built on sure promises made by a God that cannot ly, Tit. 1.2. Heb. 6.18, 19▪ Or the things themselves which they have in this hope, which are such as will make them perfectly and for ever blessed in the fruition of them Their names are written in heaven, Luk 10.20. They are registred in the Lambs book of life, which admits of no lots; they have a great reward reserved for them,