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Indeed, well may being with Christ be better then all enjoyments on earth, when it is the best of Heavens Happinesse. It is true, we shall in Heaven be with our godly Friends, with all the holy Patriarchs, goodly Prophets, glorious Apostles, noble Martyrs, faithfull Confessors, glorified Saints, and Blessed Angels; but all this is nothing to the blisse of being with Christ. It is the presence of Christ which is the Heaven of Heaven: Without him Heaven would not be Heaven; and with him, even Hell would be Heaven. Whom have I in Heaven but thee, saith David to God. What were these visible Heavens without the Sunne? What were the Empyreyal Heaven without God and Christ. |
Indeed, well may being with christ be better then all enjoyments on earth, when it is the best of Heavens Happiness. It is true, we shall in Heaven be with our godly Friends, with all the holy Patriarchs, goodly prophets, glorious Apostles, noble Martyrs, faithful Confessors, glorified Saints, and Blessed Angels; but all this is nothing to the bliss of being with christ. It is the presence of christ which is the Heaven of Heaven: Without him Heaven would not be Heaven; and with him, even Hell would be Heaven. Whom have I in Heaven but thee, Says David to God. What were these visible Heavens without the Sun? What were the Empyreyal Heaven without God and christ. |
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