The Whole Works of the Rev. W. Bates, D. D, Vol. 3: Arranged and Revised, with a Memoir of the Author, Copious Index and Table of Texts Illustrated; Containing the Everlasting Rest of the Saints in Heaven; On Divine Meditation; On the Fear of God

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David would not have said, if you remain in disobedience and infidelity you shall not enter into it, but if you be obedient you shall possess it. But seeing David hath said so, I conclude, saith the apostle, there remains therefore a rest to the people of God. The words that I have read to you do contain that which is the most powerful and the most comfortable motive to believe and obey the gospel, and to persevere in it, that can be offered to you, especially considering the state we are in of stran gers, and of a continual warfare; there is nothing can be more desirable than to hear this, and that can give more vigour to our souls in the ways of God. There is an expression of Solomon applicable to this purpose, as cold waters to the thirsty soul, sois good news from a far country. This is good news from heaven, the country above, therefore infinitely refreshing to us in all the heat, trouble and toil that we are engaged in, in this sufieri ng world; there remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.

The doctrine that I shall insist upon from the words, is this, there is a divine and blessed rest that is reserved as a reward to the people of God. I call it divine, because it is an imitation of God's rest, and it remains, for it is reserved as a reward. In the opening of this, I will show you, I. Who are they that are characterized by this title, the peo ple of God, and who are qualified for this reward and rest, and have a title to it, and an interest in it.

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