From his Epistle to the Reader in “The Art of Divine Contentment”: What does Thomas Boston mean by “hath in reversion”?

[Jeri Tanner]

Having seriously considered the great dishonours done to Almighty God (as well as the prejudice which doth accrue to ourselves) by the sin of Discontent, (a Catholic and Epidemical sin). It did at first put me upon the study of this subject. Nor is it incongruous to handle this next in order to the Christian Charter. I shewed you there the great things which a Believer hath in reversion, Things to come are his; & here, behold a Christians holy & gracious deportment in this life, which discovers itself in nothing more eminently, then in Contentation.

 

[davejonescue]

 

[Phil D.]

My copy is formatted, "I shewed you before the great things which a believer hath in reversion—Things to come are his."

In that case the em dash would indicate a continuation or further definition of the preceding thought.

In context, this would then seem to align with, "...reversion: the right of succession or future possession or enjoyment." (Merriam-Webster)

 

[Jeri Tanner]

My copy is formatted, "I shewed you before the great things which a believer hath in reversion—Things to come are his."

In that case the em dash would indicate a continuation or further definition of the preceding thought.

In context, this would then seem to align with, "...reversion: the right of succession or future possession or enjoyment." (Merriam-Webster)

Thank you Phil! Perfect. I was trying to figure it out on Etymology online with no success. I actually saw you had just posted something, so hoped you’d see this and help me out.
A blessed Lord’s day tomorrow!