The Spirit would never kindle in us such strong desires after heaven, such love to Jesus Christ, if we should not receive what we desire and love. He that _guides our feet into the way of peace_,[216] will undoubtedly bring us to the end of peace. How nearly is the means and end conjoined? _The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force._[217] They that _follow Christ in the regeneration, shall sit upon thrones of glory_.[218]—Scripture assures us, that the saints have the _beginnings, foretastes, earnests, and seals_ of this rest here. _The kingdom of God is within them._[219] _Though they have not seen Christ, yet loving him, and believing in him, they rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory; receiving the end of their faith, even the salvation of their souls._[220] They _rejoice in hope of the glory of God_.[221] And does God _seal them with that holy spirit of promise, which is the earnest of their inheritance_, and will he deny the full _possession_?[222]—The Scripture also mentions, by name, _those who have entered_ into this rest. As Enoch, Abraham, Lazarus, the thief that was crucified with Christ, &c. And if there be a rest for these, sure there is a rest for all believers. But it is vain to heap up Scripture proofs, seeing it is the very end of Scripture to be a guide to lead us to this blessed state, and to be the charter and grant by which we hold all our title to it. [Footnote 208] Hebrews xi, 16. [Footnote 209] Romans, ix, 23. [Footnote 210] Ephesians i, 11. [Footnote 211] Romans viii, 30. [Footnote 212] Hebrews x, 19. [Footnote 213] Revelation v, 8-10. [Footnote 214] Luke xii, 32. [Footnote 215] Luke xxii, 29, 30. [Footnote 216] Luke i, 79. [Footnote 217] Matthew xi, 12. [Footnote 218] Matthew xix, 28. [Footnote 219] Luke xvii, 21. [Footnote 220] 1 Peter i, 8, 9. [Footnote 221] Romans v, 2. [Footnote 222] Ephesians i, 13, 14.