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LET the Faithful then comfort them∣selves with the Consideration, that ••hey are Heirs of Hope; and not be cast ••own at their present distress.
If God defer a while, expect; for he ••rely will come, and bring them Relief.
He justly stays, to punish our neglect; ••hen he often called, and we would not ••me to him.
He mercifully stays till our Souls are refin'd; and able to bear the splendor of his Presence.
Then will his glorious Light immediate∣ly appear; and open to our view that blissful Prospect.
Then will he graciously unveil himself; and our Eyes shall see him Face to Face.
Then will the eternal Deity shine brightly on us; and ravish our Hearts with everlasting Extasies.
All our great Hopes shall be fully satis∣fied; and our long Expectation abundant∣ly rewarded.
We shall remember our Afflictions with pleasure; when we see they were the way to our Felicity.
Even this very delay shall encrease our ••oys; and every thing conspire to Crown ••s with happiness.
Mean while we'll frame our Songs of Hope and Patience; and still close all with these precious words taught us by ••ur Lord:
Thy Kingdom come, O glorious Lord; ••nd yet, O Lord, thy will be done.