The Whole Works of the Late Reverend William Romaine (Volume 2) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1821. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... and riches, and pleasures of his kingdom, in their fulness of blessedness for evermore. CHAP. XI. The eternal triumph. Tins is the great lesson which the believer is learning, till he comes to the end of his faith--what is promised him, and what he hopes to be at the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the centre, to which all his experience tends: and while he keeps it in view, it so enlivens and animates his prospect, that come what may, he goes on his way rejoicing in hope of the glory of God. " Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit." And by his holy inspiration he opens the eyes of the understanding, both to understand what is revealed, and also to know the things that are freely given to us of God: for great as they are, endless as they are, the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned: but he that is spiritual has spiritual senses given him to exercise upon spiritual things--he is made certain of their reality--his faith gives a substance to the things hoped for, and evidence to the things not seen--an hope that never maketh ashamed--an evidence -very clear and satisfying--sometimes he can triumph in hope of the glory of God, when the Holy Spirit sheds abroad in his heart the Father's love, and bestows great joy and peace in believing. But he who is thus taught of God knows only in part. An apostle knew no more. The best of our present enjoyment is only a foretaste of the heavenly banquet. But even this little is of such a nature, and has such efficacy, that when it is truly believed, it influences the whole man, while ...