_The importance of leading a heavenly life upon earth._
'Tis reasonable to delight in thinking of heaven, 201
Christians exhorted to it, by considering, 202
1. It will evidence their sincere piety; 203
2. 'Tis the highest excellence of the Christian temper, 204
3. It leads to the most comfortable life; 205
4. 'Tis the best preservative from temptations; 206
5. It will invigorate their graces and duties; 209
6. It will be their best cordial in afflictions; 211
7. It will render them most useful to others; 213
8. It will honor God; 215
9. Without it we disobey the commands, and use the most
gracious and delightful discoveries of the word of God; 216
10. Our hearts should be with God, as his is so much on us; and 217
11. In heaven where we are so much interested; 218
12. Nothing but heaven deserves our hearts. 220