CHAP. XI. A new creation evidenced by its effects, con- XII. Directions relative to the use of means CHAP. I. Exposition of the text, and preliminary obser- II. Distinctions about meetness for heaven-what habitual meetness is—both relative and real 246 III. What actual meetness for heaven is, in the IV. Meetness for heaven, in clear evidences of V. Meetness for heaven consisting in the discharge of what is incumbent upon us - VI. This meetness.considered as including mortifi- cation to sin, time, and earthly objects, and being elevated with heavenly contemplations 273 VII. Some reasons stated why those must be made meet for heaven here, who hope to be saved VIII. Another reason drawn from the necessary adaptation of a Christian's meetness for so IX. The subject applied for conviction and lamen- tation over souls that are unmeet for heaven 297 Address to the Christian Reader CHAP. I. Introductory observations II. On the mode and period of the saints being III. What is implied in gathering this assembly - 357 IV. For what end the saints are gathered together 362 V. On the intercourse which the saints have at VI. In what circumstances the saints shall be ga- thered together unto Christ, and reasons why they must be gathered together - VII. Inferences drawn from the preceding discus- sion, on the subject of saints being gathered VIII. Reprehension and conviction of careless, and IX. On the question, Whether we shall be gather- X. Counsel given to all, to seek after this blessed XI. Encouragement to God's children, in various PREFACE TO THE LAST VOLUME. THE venerable OLIVER HEYWOOD, whose Works are now published in a uniform and complete edition, was one of the most laborious and useful men of his age. He shone brilliantly among a numerous host of radiant stars, which then appeared in the firmament of the church. He suffered along with his brethren in what they regarded as a righteous cause; he embraced every opportunity of doing good, and has left behind him a name, which is still pronounced, not only with respect, but veneration. A period in which he passed his days, "not in the soft obscurities of retirement, nor under the shelter of academic bowers,” but amidst the rage of persecution -a period, in which anxiety must often have preyed upon his heart feelingly alive to the interests of religion-a period, in which he not unfrequently was driven from the tender charities of home, and hunted like a partridge upon the mountains, was the season in which, at intervals, whenever persecution had suspended its fury, he employed himself in writing his largest Treatises. The evil days on which he was cast, and which not rarely involved him in difficulties, embarrassments, and sufferings, may serve to account for imperfections sometimes visible in the arrangement and style of his writings. But his Works, notwithstanding that many of them were composed in such adverse circumstances, form a precious memorial of his singular piety, and his ardent zeal for the cause of God. Those Works were approaching the gulph of oblivion, and have been arrested on their passage. Whether, in preserving from oblivion the compositions of such a devoted, zealous, and eminent servant of the Redeemer, the Editor has exercised a sound discretion, he leaves the public to decide. In the mean time, he has learnt with pleasure, that the pious feelings of many have been excited by the perusal of the preceding volumes; and wherever piety has shed its heavenly influence, he doubts not, the whole of this publication will prove acceptable, and become a source of spiritual benefit. Several years ago, proposals were issued for the republication of Mr. Heywood's Works; but the patronage, which was at that time solicited and promised, did not appear sufficient for giving encouragement to carry the design into execution. However, the present Editor ventured to propose again a New Edition, and, without reserve, to throw himself for indemnification upon the liberality of the Public, which had never previously disappointed him when attempt |
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