There is not a more effectual way to revive the true spirit of christianity in the world, than seriously to meditate on what we commonly call the four last things, death, judgment, heaven and hell; for it is morally impossible men should live such careless lives, should so wholly devote themselves to this world, and the service of their lusts, should either cast off the fear of God, and all reverence for his laws, or satisfy themselves with some cold and formal devotions, were they possest with a warm and constant sense of these things. For what manner of men ought we to be, who know that we must shortly die, and come to judgment, and receive according to what we have done in this world, whether it be good or evil; either eternal rewards in the kingdom of heaven, or eternal punishments with the devil and his angels.

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