A glorious espousal. A brief essay, to illustrate and prosecute the marriage, wherein our…

Expost. IV. Upon your Espousal to your SAVIOUR, what Exultations, what Acclamations will there be among the Angels of GOD? If it be as we read, Luk. XV. 10. There is Joy in the presence of the Angels of GOD, over one Sinner that Repenteth: ⟨p. 33⟩Be sure, the Espousal of a Soul unto GOD, must produce a Joy among His Angels. 'Tis the Repenting Sinner, that is Espoused by our SAVIOUR. The Angels of GOD are Spectators of what is done for the Espousal of a Soul unto their Lord; and the Witnesses of the Transaction that is carried on. O Soul Espoused unto thy SAVIOUR, Thou art a Spectacle to Angels. And, Oh! What a Gladsome Spectacle! Upon the view of thy Closure with thy SAVIOUR, the Morning-Stars will sing together, & the Sons of GOD will shout for Joy. An Epithalamium will be heard among them, of that Importance, Glory to GOD in the Highest; for the Good Will now passing between Him, & the Children of Men!

And, O Thou Spouse of the Almighty KING, How ready will the bright Angels be, to act in Ministrations for such an Heir of Salvation! Always on the Wing to do thee Good Offices! With what Alacrity will they attend thee, Befriend thee, Carry thee in both Hands like tender Nurses, and be thy Guardians? Will such a Thought as this, do nothing with thee? How much wilt thou then deserve to be a Prey to Devils? Yea, Thou shalt become a Prey ⟨p. 34⟩to the Terrible Ones; a Lawful Captive to them.

Expost. V. Is there no Danger in the Delay of such a Matter, as your Espousal to your SAVIOUR? Your SAVIOUR does insist upon a speedy Answer, a present Answer; He is upon those Terms with you;