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are speaking to himr." O that we would plead with him as he has commanded us to dos, and "give him no rest1," till he answer us in the desire of our hearts ! And let us not imagine, that he will be offended at the largeness of our petitions : for he is as willing, as he is " able, to do exceeding abundantly for us above all that we can ask or think u." Let us " open our mouths ever so wide, he will most surely fill them*."]
4. The blessedness of heaven —
[When Peter beheld his Lord transfigured upon Mount Tabor, he said, " It is good to be here." And if such a view of Christ's glory, with his bodily eyes, was so delightful, what must it be for our disembodied spirits to be introduced into his immediate presence, and to "see him as he isy!" What views shall we then have of the perfections of the Godhead all uniting and glorified in the work which he accomplished on the cross ! Truly that heavenly city, where he abides, " has no need of the sun or moon to lighten it ; for he will be the light thereof2," and with his glory shall every soul be filled. If we account Moses happy when favoured with his transient visions of God, what shall we be, when around his throne we behold him in all his glory, and look forward to a never-end- ing duration of our bliss ! O that we could contemplate more the blessedness of that state ; and live more in an habitual pre- paration for it ! Lift up your hearts, Brethren ; for the blessed period is nigh at hand. Be "looking for it, and hasting to ita:" and let " nothing short of that have any glory in your eyes, by reason of the glory that excelleth." Take now already the golden harps into your hands ; and begin " the blissful song." Emulate to the utmost of your power those who are gone before you: and soon you shall join the countless choir in singing " the song of Moses and the Lamb."]
r Isai. lxv. 24. s Luke xviii. 1, 7. l Isai. lxiL 7.
u Eph. iii. 20. x Ps. lxxxi. 10. v 1 John hi. 2.
z Rev. xxi. 23. a 2 Pet. iii. 12.