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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1838 edition. Excerpt: ... Chap. vni. Death may be rendered comfortable, by preserving ourselves from presumptuous sins--by a zealous discharge of the duties of our callings, and endeavours to glorify God--by heavenly mindedness, frequent converse with God, and a stedfast belief of future happiness--Saints should die with courage and cheerfulness, and earnest desires to be with Christ. QAREFULLY to preserve ourselves from wilful and presumptuous sins, is a happy means to render death comfortable. Sins of ignorance and infirmity, of sudden irruption and surprize, the best men are not freed from in the present state: and being the daily motive of our grief and serious circumspection to prevent them, are consistent with a regular peace of conscience, and the friendship and favour of God. But great sins being so contrary to natural conscience, and supernatural grace, and presumptuous sins proceeding from the choice of a perverse will against an enlightened mind, whatever the matter or k.nd of them be, are si: ci a direct rebellion against God, and a despising of his command, that they must make the aspect of death fearful.. The Spirit seals our pardon and title to heaven as the Holy Spirit. His testimony, that we are the children at God, and DEATH. Sin to be avoided. CHAP. VIII. heirs of glory, is concurrent with the renewed conscience, and distinguished from the ignorant presumptions, blind conjectures, and carnal security of the" unholy. As the sanctifying spirit he distinguishes true christians from the lost world, appropriates thern to God, confirms their present interest in the promises of the gospel, and their future hopes. Briefly, grace is the most sensible effect and sign of Gods special favour; the fruit of election, and the earnest of glory; and the truth...