Three heads
In these words we may observe, first, the inseparable properties of the way to hell: Wide is the gate, broad the way that leads to destruction, and many there are who go in by it. Secondly, the inseparable properties of the way to heaven: Strait is that gate, and few there are who find it. Thirdly, a serious exhortation grounded on these: Enter in at the strait gate.
1771 text
3. In these words we may observe, first, The inseparable properties of the way to hell: Wide is the gate, broad the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be that go in thereat: secondly, the inseparable properties of the way to heaven: Strait is that gate, and few there be that find it: thirdly, a serious exhortation grounded thereon, Enter ye in at the strait gate.
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Catalogue & scope
Sermon 31 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 7:13-14.
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