with the plenty of Thy house, and Thou shalt make them drink of the torrent of pleasure." (Ps. xxxv. 9.) Their whole occupation will be to contemplate, love, and enjoy their Creator; to praise, bless, and thank Him; to congratulate Him for His perfections, and to love one another. Who would not consent to suffer not only patiently, but willingly, the afflictions of this life to purchase such a crown of glory? How true is the sentiment of the Apostle of the Gentiles, "The sufferings of this life are not worthy to be compared with the glory to come, that shall be revealed to us!" (Rom. viii. 18.)
THURSDAY.
Heavenly Glory, in Regard to the Body.
I. The qualities of a glorified body are lucidness, impassibility, agility, and subtilty. The bodies of the glorified just will possess these properties, after their souls have united themselves to them. "Then shall the just shine as the sun in the kingdom of their Father." (Matt. xiii. 43.) They will suffer no more. " They shall not hunger nor thirst," says the author of the Apocalypse. (Apoc. vii. 16.) Their agility will be perfect; "The just shall shine, and shall run to and fro like sparks among the reeds." (Wisdom iii. 7.) Like pure spirits, they will be able to penetrate other bodies, and be forever freed from the necessities belonging to a vegetative life, for " they will be as the angels of God." (Matt. xxii. 30.)
II. Each of the senses will enjoy its particular gratification. The sight will be delighted in beholding the glorious bodies of the Saints, particularly of Christ and His blessed mother. " I know," says holy Job, " that my Redeemer liveth, and in my flesh I shall see my God."
