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IF we consider the right use of a Temple,* 1.1 we shall easily perceive the reason why John having seen the Order and Ornaments of the heavenly Jerusalem saw no Temple therein. For Temples here on earth, had
by the Lord's Commande∣ments but five uses or ends.
[unspec 1] First, To offer Sacrifices for sins and burnt offerings, as in the time of the Law.
[unspec 2] Secondly, to preach the Word, as in the time of the Gospell.
[unspec 3] Thirdly, To administer the holy Sacraments.
Fourthly, To offer [unspec 4] prayers and supplications unto Gdo.
[unspec 5] And Lastly, To laud and praise his holy name with Thanksgiving, hymnes and spirituall songs. But in Heaven there needs no sa∣crifices, for there are no sins committed; no preach∣ing of the Word; for the word incarnate will ma∣nifestly speake unto all men face to face, according to
the Prophet Jeremiah.* 1.2 The use of the Sacraments like∣wise have an end; which being but signes and seales of true things themselves, serve no longer, seeing the things signified by them are perfectly seen and enjoyed. And as for Prayers and Praises to God, there needs no Temple erected in Hea∣ven to performe them, for they shall see God as he is seen openly, face to face; and he shall be easily heard of all men, for he himself will be their Church, Tem∣ple, and House of Devoti∣on.
O Gracious Father, build the Kingdom of grace
here upon earth, and hasten the Kingdome of Glory. Let us visit thy holy Temple often here upon earth, to worship thy name, that at last thou mayst bring us to that place that needs no Temple, to Jerusalem than is above, that is the free Mother of us all, where thou art our Temple for e∣ver. Let us dwell in thee by faith and love while we are on earth, that hereafter we may by an inward reverence and humility be so neerly joyned unto thee, that thou mayest be our Temple to sing Hal-le-lu-jah to thy name for ever, through Je∣sus Christ, Amen.
An End of man's Mini∣stry.
Ierem. 31.