The Saints' Everlasting Rest - Richard Baxter

that, with David, thou mayst say, "Unless thy law had been my delight, I
should then have perished in mine affliction!" Think, then, "If his word be so
full of consolation, what overflowing springs shall we find in God himself! If
his letters are so comfortable, what will the glory of his presence be! If the
promise is so sweet, what will the performance be! If the testament of our
Lord, and our charter for the kingdom, be so comfortable, what will be our
possession of the kingdom itself!"
Think farther, "What delights have I also found in the word preached!
When I have sat under a heavenly, heart-searching teacher, how has my heart
been warmed! Methinks I have felt myself almost in heaven. How often have
I gone to the congregation, troubled in spirit, and returned joyful! How often
have I gone doubting, and God hath sent me home persuaded of his love in
Christ! What cordials have I met with to animate me in every conflict! If the
face of Moses shine so gloriously, what glory is there in the face of God! If
‘the feet of them that publish peace, that bring good tidings of salvation, be
beautiful,' how beautiful is the face of the Prince of Peace! If this treasure be
so precious in earthen vessels, what is that treasure laid up in heaven!
Blessed are the eyes that see what is seen there, and the ears that hear the
things that are heard there. There shall I hear Elijah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, John,
Peter, Paul; not preaching to gainsayers, in imprisonment, persecution and
reproach; but triumphing in the praises of him who hath raised them to honor
and glory."
Think also, "What joy is it to have access and acceptance in prayer; that
I may always go to God, and open my case, and unbosom my soul to him, as
to my most faithful friend! but it will be a more unspeakable joy, when I
shall receive all blessings without asking, and all my necessities and miseries
will be removed, and when God himself will be the portion and inheritance
of my soul."
As for the Lord's supper, "What a privilege is it to be admitted to sit at
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