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INTRODUCTION.

It is not our purpose, in the following work, to
enter upon the discussion of the metaphysical ques-
tions which relate to the spiritual world. We pro-
pose to view heaven through some of the scriptural
emblems of its beauties, and examine a few of the
prominent sources of its enjoyments. We would, in
company with the Christian reader, ... More

INTRODUCTION.

It is not our purpose, in the following work, to
enter upon the discussion of the metaphysical ques-
tions which relate to the spiritual world. We pro-
pose to view heaven through some of the scriptural
emblems of its beauties, and examine a few of the
prominent sources of its enjoyments. We would, in
company with the Christian reader, ascend the moun-
tains that are round about the New Jerusalem, and
from their summits obtain glimpses of its splendors,
catch some faint strains of its melody, and indulge
the imagination in visions of its joys. We would add
a ray to the bright hopes of the departing spirit, add
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proffers to the afflicted, and stimulate all believers to
press forward towards the mark for the prize of their
high calling.

Were we, indeed, disposed or able to penetrate
into the mysteries of spiritual existences, we should
encounter, at the outset, an insurmountable difficulty,
in the inadequacy of human language to express
spiritual ideas. All our conceptions being derived
from experience and observation, except, perhaps,
those of intuitive truths, we can contemplate spiritual
objects only through the medium of images, symbols,
or analogies. Even the nicest definitions in theology,
and the most abstract terminology, must be presented
in figurative language ; and it is more than probable
that there is not a single term in our language that
had originally a spiritual meaning.

It is true that the Deity has power, independently
of the agency of human language, to communicate
adequate views of spiritual realities. He can cause
to pass before the intellectual vision the bright scenes
of the celestial world, - the splendors and joys of
glorified saints. But our faculties, in their present
state, are as little prepared for the full effulgence of
heavenly scenes, as our organs of sight are to receive
the light of the stars blazing upon us with the
intensity of the sun's rays. In kindness, therefore,
God has placed these glories at an immense distance
from us, revealing only enough to excite faith, and
inspire the heart with hope.




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