Romans 13:14

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Surely the good order of society, and the general peace of states and kingdoms, are promoted, by wise laws, and regulations; and happy the nation, who hath the Lord for their God.

But, my soul! as thou art looking for a city which hath foundation, whose Builder and Maker is God; be thou on the watch tower, for the Lord's coming. And, aware that to thee the night of this wilderness-state is far spent, and the day of the immortal world is at hand, which like the tide of a vast ocean is hastening to cover over the whole earth; oh! for grace to be weaned from all things here below, and to be ready at a moment's warning to mount up and meet the Lord in the air. Blessed Lord Jesus! be it my happiness, to be found waiting! And may God the Spirit put on Christ, and his righteousness on my soul, that when my Lord shall come, I may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.