Thomas Brooks emphasizes that a believer's last day is their best day, as death brings the soul into a state of eternal rest. He explains that death provides relief from the troubles of labor, afflictions, persecutions, temptations, sin, and sorrow. While in this world, even the godliest believers experience a lack of both temporal and spiritual mercies, but death leads to unchangeable rest and everlasting enjoyment of God. Brooks describes death as a coronation and marriage day for believers, marking their entrance into paradise and the joy of the Lord. Ultimately, he asserts that the day of a believer's death is far better than the day of their birth.

John Wesley preaches on the troubles faced by good men in a world filled with wickedness, emphasizing that while they endure suffering and persecution, these trials serve to strengthen their faith. He reflects on the state of humanity, burdened by sin and pain, and contrasts it with the peace and rest that awaits the righteous after death, where they will be free from all troubles and sin. Wesley acknowledges that while the journey of sanctification involves suffering, it ultimately leads to a glorious deliverance in the afterlife, where the weary find true rest. He encourages believers to persevere in faith, focusing on the eternal hope of salvation and the joy of being in the presence of God. This sermon serves as a reminder of the transient nature of earthly struggles and the eternal peace promised to those who trust in Christ.