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<p>&quot;They desire a <em>better country</em>—a heavenly one.&quot; Hebrews 11:16<br />
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  This was the experience of the patriarchs; the apostles felt the same—and so have all true Christians. <br />
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  Do we desire a better country? Do we desire a heavenly country? <br />
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  <strong>There is a better country</strong>—it is set before us in the gospel, it is promised to all who believe in Jesus, and continue faithful unto death. <br />
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  Heaven is a country where all enjoy perfect <strong>rest</strong>—there is no pain, no vexation, no toil, no trials there. All are active—yet all enjoy perfect repose. <br />
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  Heaven is the home of perfect <strong>love</strong>—there are no foes, no envious professors, no jealous brethren. All is love—pure, perfect, perpetual love. All love God—and God loves all. Each loves his fellow—just as he loves himself. <br />
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  Heaven is the residence of perfect <strong>holiness</strong>. There are no sinners, for all are righteous; there is no sin, for each exactly resembles Jesus. Holiness is the element, the joy, the characteristic of the place. <br />
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  Heaven is the abode of perfect <strong>satisfaction</strong>, unbroken joy, and undisturbed tranquillity. There Jesus is seen face to face. There God unfolds His glories. There, every desire is gratified, every heart is full, every countenance beams with benevolence and joy!<br />
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  Truly it is a better country!