Peace shall come in one day, which is known to the Lord: and it shall not be day, nor night, viz. such as is at present, but everlasting light, infinite brightness, steadfast peace, and secure rest.
Thou shalt not then say, Who shall deliver me from the body of this death, (Romans vii.) nor shalt thou cry out, Wo to me for that my sojourning is prolonged. (Psalms cxix.) For death shall be no more; but never failing health, no anxiety, but blessed delight, and a society sweet and lovely.
[USCCB: Psalms cxx. 6. "Too long did I live among those who hated peace.">[
3. Oh! if thou hadst seen the everlasting crowns of the saints in heaven, and in how great glory they now triumph, who appeared contemptible heretofore to this world, and in a manner unworthy even of life, doubtless thou wouldst immediately cast thyself down to the very earth, and wouldst rather seek to be under the feet of all, than to have command so much as over one.
Neither wouldst thou covet the pleasant days of this life, but wouldst rather be glad to suffer tribulation for God's sake, and esteem it thy greatest gain to be reputed as nothing amongst men.
4. Ah! if thou didst but relish these things, and didst suffer them to penetrate deeply thy heart, how wouldst thou dare so much as once to complain!
Are not all painful labours to be endured for everlasting life?
It is no small matter to lose or to gain the kingdom of God.