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Who can tell, what evils may come upon the Earth, which they who are gone to Heaven have totally escap'd? or however, can it be too soon at any time to enter into the joy of our Lord? the Apostle Paul sets a mark of respect upon Andronicus and Junia, because they were in Christ before him; and is it no advantage to be with Christ before us? If the first born of Nature, and of Grace are more priviledg'd and honour'd than the rest, shall not the first-born of Glory have likewise the preference to us, who are still left behind in this lower form of sinful, imperfect, suffering, militant Believers? Sure, early Death is no more to be lamented by those that are in their right mind, than a quick passage to our desir'd and intended Port. That is truly a Long life, in which the end of Life is answer'd: |
Who can tell, what evils may come upon the Earth, which they who Are gone to Heaven have totally escaped? or however, can it be too soon At any time to enter into the joy of our Lord? the Apostle Paul sets a mark of respect upon Andronicus and Junia, Because they were in christ before him; and is it not advantage to be with christ before us? If the First born of Nature, and of Grace Are more privileged and honoured than the rest, shall not the firstborn of Glory have likewise the preference to us, who Are still left behind in this lower from of sinful, imperfect, suffering, militant Believers? Sure, early Death is no more to be lamented by those that Are in their right mind, than a quick passage to our desired and intended Port. That is truly a Long life, in which the end of Life is answered: |
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