Rest in things seen
It implies the trusting in the world for happiness, the supposing that a man's life consists (the comfort of his life) in the abundance of things which he possesses (Luke 12:15), the looking for rest in the things that are seen, for content in outward plenty, the expecting that satisfaction in the things of the world which can never be found out of God.
1771 text
It implies, the trusting in the world for happiness; the supposing that a man’s life consisteth (the comfort of his life) in the abundance of things which he possesseth: the looking for rest, in the things that are seen; for content in outward plenty; the expecting that satisfaction in the things of the world, which can never be found out of God.
About this text
Rendered in modern English, to be read and heard. Open the 1771 text under each part to check the claims and the scripture.
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Catalogue & scope
Sermon 29 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 6:24-34.
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