2. Let us look forward to the possession of the heavenly Canaan —
[There is " a promise left us of entering into rest," even into " that rest which remaineth for the people of God." But we may experience many difficulties and trials in our way thither. Nevertheless " the promise is sure to all the seed :" and " our Forerunner is already entered" into heaven, to take possession of it for us. Nay more, he has given us his " Holy Spirit to be a pledge and earnest of our inheritance." Let us then be contented to live as pilgrims and sojourners in this world ; and make it our chief labour to keep our title to that inheritance clear. Let us be anticipating the time when the promise shall bring forth, and all the seed of Abraham rejoice together in its full accomplishment.]
3. Let all our intercourse with men be worthy of our professions and expectations —
[If we have indeed been chosen of God to an eternal inhe- ritance, we should shew a deadness to the things of this world, and an amiableness in the whole of our deportment. It is a shame to be outdone by heathens in any thing. We should excel in courteousness and generosity, in prudence and equity, as well as in heavenly-mindedness and devotion. In short, we should endeavour in all things to "walk worthy of our high calling," and to " shew forth the virtues, as well as the praises, of him who hath called us to his kingdom and glory." Such behaviour will go far towards conciliating our enemies. It will " put to silence the ignorance of foolish men ;" and " make those ashamed, who falsely accuse our good conversation in Christ : " and, our light shining thus with uniform and en- gaging splendour, will constrain many to " glorify our Father that is in heaven."]