When men are faithful to God in this world, to do the work he hath
appointed for them, by this means a dying bed is made easier.
1. By reason of that present peace such shall have, even in their
time of languishing.
2. By reason of the good company such shall have at their departure.
The angels of heaven shall wait upon them, as they did upon the
blessed Lazarus, to carry them into Abraham's bosom. I know all that
go to paradise are by these holy ones conducted thither; but yet,
for all that, such as die under the clouds for unchristian walking
with God, may meet with darkness in that day--may go heavily hence,
notwithstanding that; yea, their bed may be as uncomfortable to them
as if they lay upon nothing but the cords, and their departing from
it, as to appearance, more uncomfortable by far.
But as for those who have been faithful to their God, they shall see
before them; shall know their tabernacle shall be in peace; "the
everlasting gates shall be opened unto them:" in all which from
earth they shall see the glory of heaven.