. Well, ladies and gentlemen, by Thomas Brooks. .

Without holiness no one will see the Lord, Hebrews 12.14. .

Well, ladies and gentlemen, do you think that it is good to be going to hell? that it is good to be dwelling with everlasting burnings? That it is good to be forever separated from the glorious presence of God? Do you think that it is good to forever lie a-sweltering under the wrath of an infinitely just God, and abide forever and ever under those pains and torments which are endless, easeless, hopeless, and remedyless? Do you think that it is good to be fettered with devils and damned spirits for all eternity?

Oh no, this cannot be good, for the very thoughts of these things are enough to raise a hell on this side of hell, in our hearts. Oh then, with all your might, press after holiness, and pursue hard after holiness, as after the one thing necessary. For without holiness you shall as certainly go to hell, as holy people shall certainly go to heaven.

Oh, that you would forever remember this, that without all question you shall never be saved unless you are sanctified. You shall never be truly and eternally happy unless you are truly holy. without holiness no one will see the Lord Hebrews 12 14