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dantly, into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: See, 2 Peter, i. 5, 6, 7, 11.

St. Paul charges Timothy; saying--" Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain riches; but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy: That they do good: that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; laying up, in store for themselves, a good foundation, against the time to come; that they may lay hold on eternal life:" 1 Tim. vi. 17, 18, 19.

Those who improve their talents well on earth, shall have abundance of riches in the kingdom of God; as our Lord hath taught, in many parts of the gospels. All the gifts and graces of the Spirit of God, and all the good fruits that spring from the grace of God in the soul, and all the good works that are done in obedience to Christ-from the parting with all things for his sake, to the giving of a cup of cold water, in the name of a disciple-shall be esteemed as precious treasures, as riches that shall not fail.

7. To conclude the inventory of the riches belonging to the state of eternal life-God has promised a kingdom to those who love him; and this is the highest point of riches.

"Fear not, little flock; it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom:" St. Luke, xii. 32.

"Wherefore, we receiving the kingdom, which cannot be moved; let us have grace

whereby we may serve God acceptably, with reverence, and godly fear :" Heb. xii. 28.

O what riches are contained in the kingdom of God! No wonder our Saviour exhorts us so warmly, not to seek earthly treasures; but to seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; promising us, that all these things should be added. See, St. Matt. vi. 33. St. Luke, xii. 31.

If we are possessed of the greatest wealth on earth, and are not rich towards God; what will it all avail us in a dying hour, when our souls shall be required of us? But as for true godliness, "it is profitable to all things: having the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come :" 1 Tim. iv. 8.

-. Thus much in brief, respecting the riches of eternal life.

I now pass to speak of those high and immortal honors, that stand connected with the state of eternal life. "They that honor me, I will honor;" (says God) 1 Sam. ii. 30. And our Saviour says" If any man serve me, him will my Father honor:" St. John, xii. 26.

As I am only to speak of those honors which the saints possess when they enter into eternal life I must omit the honors of which they are made partakers of below; such as being called saints, children of God; which are very high titles of honor. To suffer for Christ's sake, is an high honor-Moses esteemed the reproach of Christ, greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; Heb. xii. 26. To be entrusted with the treasure of the Gospel, or any spiritual gifts,

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is an honor; and it is a great honor to be made useful in the service and cause of God, &c.

But I begin my list of their honors, at the hour of death.

1. Heavenly angels shall attend their depart ing spirits, for the purpose of conveying them to the regions of bliss. The poor Beggar, though dishonored in life, was honored at the time of his death, when he was carried by angels into Abraham's bosom. Here is honor indeed! and yet this is but the beginning..

2. They shall be honored by being admitted into the presence of their Lord and Saviour. Among men it is reputed an honor to enter into the presence of kings; but O how much more so it, to be brought, with gladness and rejoic ing, into the palace of the King of Glory, to behold his face with joy !

3. They shall each be honored with the plaudit of their Judge: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant; Thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."

This is an honor worthy of the name ; & the hopes of obtaining this, should make us willing to endure all kinds of reproach, for our Redeem. er's sake.

4. They shall be honored by coming with Christ in the clouds of heaven: They shall appear with him in glory: For, them that sleep in Jesus shall God bring with him?

5. They shall be honored with a part in the first resurrection; and they shall not be hurt of

the second death, for it shall have no power over them.

6. Their characters shall then be cleared of all reproach and contempt; all the slanders that were cast upon them while on earth, shall then be eternally wiped away.

7. They shall be honored by being with Christ in the judgment: They shall judge the world, and they shall judge angels and this will be a great and glorious honor.

8. They shall be made kings and priests to God, and shall reign on the earth: Shall have power over the nations to rule them with a rod of iron, even as Christ received of the Father.

9. They shall receive a crown of glory, that fadeth not away: A crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to those that love him: For he hath said," Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”

A crown of righteousness will the Lord the righteous Judge give, to all those, in that day, that love his appearing

10. He hath said, "To him that overcometh, will I grant to sit with me in my throne; even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father upon his throne."

We seem to have ascended to the top of celestial honors, beyond which there is no advancing and, what can be conceived higher than these? If we would constantly have these before us we should despise all the vain, delusive, honors of the world.

But I hasten just to mention some of the pleasures of Eternal Life; for," in the presence

of God there is fulness of joy, and at his righthand there are pleasures forevermore."

Among the thousands of heavenly pleasures, I shall mention the following

1. We shall be perfectly free from SIN, and all its attendants and consequences. No selfishness, envy, pride, or wrath; no unbelief, guilt, shame, or fear; no pain, sickness, sorrow, nor death; shall we ever feel, in that state, to eternity. We shall be delivered from all things hurtful, or vexing, or that would tend to disturb our felicity.

2. We shall have the sublime pleasure of seeing our Lord as he is, and of being like him. And this is one of the highest pleasures. To be with Christ-to see him as he is-and to be like him-Oh what a fulness of pleasure is contained in these expressions!

3. We shall be entirely among true, sincere friends, who will pour all possible happiness upon us not one secret enemy will ever gain admittance into the regions of bliss: so that we shall know the pleasures of friendship, in perfection.

4. Three things give pleasure to the mind of man; viz. 1. Novelty: 2. Variety: 3. Grandeur. These will be in the fullest perfection in that heavenly state: there will be new scenes continually opening, full of endless variety, and inexpressible grandeur.

5. Our knowledge here is small; but there, we shall gain such knowledge of God, and of his works of creation, providence, and redemp

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