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“He that loves the world, how active is he! He will break his peace and sleep for it. He that loves honour, what hazards will he run! He will swim to the throne in blood.... Love heaven, and you cannot miss it; love breaks through all opposition-it takes heaven by storm.”

Book:A body of practical divinity, consisting of above one hundred seventy six sermons on the lesser catechism composed by the reverend assembly of divines at Westminster: with a suppl. of some sermons on several texts of Scripture

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A body of practical divinity, consisting of above one hundred seventy six sermons on the lesser catechism composed by the reverend assembly of divines at Westminster: with a suppl. of some sermons on several texts of Scripture

A comprehensive compilation of sermons, this book serves as a theological resource focusing on the Lesser Catechism. The Westminster Assembly of Divines, known for their significant contributions to the development of Calvinist theology, is credited with the composition of these sermons. The supplementary material expands upon several scriptural texts, providing a deeper theological exploration. more

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Thomas Watson

Thomas Watson (1620-1686), a renowned British author, is known for his profound humanistic concerns and unique literary style, which has had a profound impact on British literature. more

“Some have asked whether we shall know one another in heaven? Surely, our knowledge will not be diminished, but increased. The judgement of Luther and Anselm, and many other divines is, that we shall know one another; yea, the saints of all ages, whose faces we never saw; and, when we shall see the saints in glory without their infirmities of pride end passion, it will be a glorious sight.”

Knows Ends Age Christian Faces Passion Heaven Saws Divine Pride Blessing Glory Sight Saint Christian Life Judgement Glorious Luther Infirmity Chastisement

Author:Thomas Watson

“Are there not millions of us who would rather go sleeping to hell; than sweating to heaven?”

Christian Heaven Sleep Millions Hell Blessing Christian Life Chastisement Sweating

Author:Thomas Watson

“Thus it is in hell; they would die, but they cannot. The wicked shall be always dying but never dead; the smoke of the furnacedascends for ever and ever. Oh! who can endure thus to be ever upon the rack? This word "ever" breaks the heart. Wicked men do now think the Sabbaths long, and think a prayer long; but oh! how long will it be to lie in hell for ever and ever?”

Thinking Men Heart Long Christian Lying Dies Prayer Break Hell Dying Blessing Endure Christian Life Smoke Wicked Sabbath Racks Chastisement Wicked Man

Author:Thomas Watson

“The torments of hell abide for ever.... If all the earth and sea were sand, and every thousandth year a bird should come, and take away one grain of this sand, it would be a long time ere that vast heap of sand were emptied; yet, if after all that time the damned may come out of hell, there were some hope; but this word EVER breaks the heart.”

Source: A Body of Practical Divinity Consisting of Above One Hundred and Seventy-six Sermons on the Shorter Catechism Composed by the Reverend Assembly of Divines at Westminster: With a Supplement of Some Sermons on Several Texts of Scripture Together with the Art of Divine Contentment ; to which is Added, Christ's Various Fulness

“The more we enjoy of God, the more we are ravished with delight.”

Christian Enjoy Blessing Delight Christian Life Chastisement

Book:A Divine Cordial; the Saint's Spiritual Delight; the Holy Eucharist; and Other Treatises

Source: A Divine Cordial; the Saint's Spiritual Delight; the Holy Eucharist; and Other Treatises

“Satan's time of tempting is usually after an ordinance; and the reason is, because then he thinks he shall find us most secure. When we have been at solemn duties, we are apt to think all is done, and we grow remiss, and leave off that zeal and strictness as before; just as a soldier, who after a battle leaves off his armour, not once dreaming, of an enemy. Satan watches his time, and when we least suspect, then he throws in a temptation.”