Heavenly recognition

true. This is proved from the idea of the existence of a God
-the soul's immortality-sacrifice and atonement. Fragments
prove a whole. Reason never reaches the universal. Humanity
is no lie. The idea of future recognition spontaneous. Further

deductions and proofs from its universality. I. This idea

grows with Christianity. II. It grows in each heart with grace.

III. It is more firmly held by saints than by sinners. IV. It

is most active in the deepest sorrow. Universal desire is also

a proof of its truth in the same way. Practical observations.

The human race a brotherhood. The world is not all frag-

ments. The kingdom of the dead a Catholic kingdom. Hu-

man tears promote fellowship. Love for the dead.

nion with them.

Commu-

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CHAPTER IV.

THE HEAVENLY RECOGNITION IN THE LIGHT OF REASON.

II.

The dead before the resurrection. No separate discussion necessary.

Why? Spiritual peculiarities by which recognition can take

place. Spirits not human do know each other. The scriptures

make no difference. Will recognition take place on sight, or

gradually? Exhibitions of both. Why is this doctrine reason-

able? I. The same means which will enable us to identify

ourselves will also enable us to recognize our friends.

Memory will continue in the future life. III. The social law

lies deeply and radically imbedded in our nature. IV. Some

interruptions by death, which seem, in the nature of things, to

require completion in a future life. V. The final Judgment in-

volves details which show that recognition is reasonable and

natural. VI. Our knowledge, in the future life, will be enlarged

in general and in particular. VII. The interest which heavenly

beings take in the affairs of saints on earth induces us to believe

the idea of future recognition reasonable. A pleasant conclu-

sion

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CHAPTER V.

THE HEAVENLY RECOGNITION AMONG THE JEWS.

The Jewish twilight. Progress in this doctrine. The Jews knew
of a future life. They believed in future recognition. Proofs:
I. The care and affection with which they disposed of the bodies
of their dead, points to the hope and belief in future reunion.
II. Their strong desire to be buried with their kindred.

III.

The manner in which they spake of their dead, as "gathered to

their people." IV. This doctrine is seen in some examples of

pure and disinterested friendship. V. This doctrine is seen in

the conduct of David at the death of his child, and the way in

which he consoled himself. VI. This doctrine appears also

in later prophets. This faith among the Jews was implicit

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CHAPTER VI.

THE HEAVENLY RECOGNITION IN THE TEACHINGS OF CHRIST.

The object of Christ's mission into the world. He spake incident-

ally of heaven. The doctrine of heavenly recognition in hints

and allusions. Proofs: I. This doctrine is involved in the na-

ture of that kingdom which Christ established on earth, and

which is to continue in heaven. II. We see this doctrine in

what Christ says of heaven as the home of the saints. III.

We find this doctrine in the Saviour's representations of the

final Judgment. IV. This doctrine appears in several passages

of the Saviour's teachings. We first feel it true, and then know

it. Conclusion. Poetry by Bp. Mant

CHAPTER VII.

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THE HEAVENLY RECOGNITION AMONG THE APOSTLES.

The Apostles' ideas of another life-of the kingdom of Christ-of
our union with each other in this kingdom-of the identity of
the Church on earth and in heaven. Hints and allusions.
They expected to present their converts in the day of Christ's
coming. The pastor's joy, hope, and crown, in heaven. Those
asleep in Jesus-true consolation in regard to them. A look
into heaven from Patmos, and sights which were seen. Charity
never faileth. Holy love, and mere passion. A beautiful
poem by Southey. Light from a happy land

CHAPTER VIII.

THE HEAVENLY RECOGNITION AMONG THE CHRISTIAN FATHERS.

Why we desire to know their sentiments. The affection they showed
towards their pious dead. They visit the place where they are

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buried. Their desire for martyrdom. Their horror at the

Roman practice of burning the bodies of the dead. The affect-

ing burial of Cyprian by his flock. They associated the re-

membrance of the dead with their religious services. They

buried them around the church. They celebrated the anniver-

sary of their death upon the graveyards. Partook of the com-

munion in token of an unbroken union with them. Quotation