Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1855 edition. Excerpt: ... THE SAVIOUR'S TESTAMENT. A testament is of force after men are dead. Heb. ix. 17. Persons of property, in the prospect of death, have long been in the habit of making a will, and bequeathing their riches, according to their pleasure, among their relations and friends: the will of the dead is considered sacred, and the executors are expected to perform their duty with fidelity and care. The Lord Jesus Christ being in possession of unsearchable riches, and intending to bestow the same upon a variety of classes of character; before he left this world to go unto the Father, made a will, and has left behind him a testament containing legacies of incalculable value These legacies are payable upon application at the proper court, to each and every person entitled to the same. The characters entitled are described, and the blessings to which they are entitled are stated with great clearness and perspicuity; and the will is now put into our hands that we may make out our claim, apply for the blessings, and enjoy the same to the praise of him who hath blessed us in his will. The first class of legatees are those who have been guilty of crimes against the law, government, and majesty of God; who deserve to die, who are under sentence of death, and exposed to eternal wrath. All such characters discovering this to be their true condition, feeling alarm at their danger, and being willing frankly to confess their crimes; are promised a free, full, and everlasting pardon. He purchased a right to pardon, and in his will expresses his determination to give the pardons he procured to the vilest of the vile. If any man reflecting upon his conduct, surveying his thoughts, and examining his heart; finds that he has been a traitor from the beginning, and that...