An amulet or preservative against sicknes and death in two parts : the first containing spirituall direction for the sicke at all times needfull, but especially in the conflict of sicknes and agonie of death : the second, a method or order of comforting the sicke ... / collected and set forth ... by A.M. minister of the Word of God in Henley vpon Thames ; whereunto is annexed a most pithie and comfortable sermon of mortalitie, written by the blessed martyr S. Cyprian Bishop of Carthage, translated into English by A.M. ; together with sundry prayers needfull in time of sicknesse.
but rather (as a firme & •trong rocke) beateth back and ouercometh all the violent and tempestuous assaults of the world: (It selfe being assailed and tried,
but rather (as a firm & •trong rock) beats back and Overcometh all the violent and tempestuous assaults of the world: (It self being assailed and tried,
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but not vanquished nor ouercome with any temptations:) yet notwithstanding, for as much as I perceiue some of the common sort of people, either through weakenesse of mind & slendernes of faith,
but not vanquished nor overcome with any temptations:) yet notwithstanding, for as much as I perceive Some of the Common sort of people, either through weakness of mind & slenderness of faith,
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and being placed in the heauenly boast and army, is alreadie in hope and expectation of heauenly things, that man ought to acknowledge and to auow and professe himselfe to be such a one, that amidst the stormy tempests and troubles of the world, there be in vs no feare nor doubting.
and being placed in the heavenly boast and army, is already in hope and expectation of heavenly things, that man ought to acknowledge and to avow and profess himself to be such a one, that amid the stormy tempests and Troubles of the world, there be in us no Fear nor doubting.
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prouidently encouraging, instructing, and teaching, yea arming, and preparing, confirming, and strengthening his people, and true members of his Church,
providently encouraging, instructing, and teaching, yea arming, and preparing, confirming, and strengthening his people, and true members of his Church,
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And when the said things which were foretold doe come to passe, then shal follow also whatsoeuer hath bene promised (the Lord himselfe making vnto vs this warrantise and assurance, saying:
And when the said things which were foretold doe come to pass, then shall follow also whatsoever hath be promised (the Lord himself making unto us this warrantise and assurance, saying:
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the gladsome tidings and ioyfull reward of eternall life and saluation, and the ioyfull possession of Paradise, which before was lost, is now come in this last passage & end of the world.
the gladsome tidings and joyful reward of Eternal life and salvation, and the joyful possession of Paradise, which before was lost, is now come in this last passage & end of the world.
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why doest thou not shew thy selfe as one that shall assuredly be with Christ? and as one that is secure and assured of the Lords promise? Why doest thou not (I say) with gladnesse of heart receiue and embrace this thy calling vnto Christ,
why dost thou not show thy self as one that shall assuredly be with christ? and as one that is secure and assured of the lords promise? Why dost thou not (I say) with gladness of heart receive and embrace this thy calling unto christ,
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and with stedfast faith kept the commandements of God, when as a reuelation was giuen vnto him frō God, that he should not see death before he had seene the Lord Christ,
and with steadfast faith kept the Commandments of God, when as a Revelation was given unto him from God, that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord christ,
And therfore being glad, because of his death which was now at hand, & being secure & voide of care for his calling hence, (which was not far off) he took the child in his hands,
And Therefore being glad, Because of his death which was now At hand, & being secure & void of care for his calling hence, (which was not Far off) he took the child in his hands,
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Moreouer, what other thing else do we in this world, but euery day wage battell against the diuell? what else but with continuall conflicts fight against him,
Moreover, what other thing Else do we in this world, but every day wage battle against the Devil? what Else but with continual conflicts fight against him,
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and withstand and resist his darts and arrowes? We are to encounter with couetousnesse and worldlinesse, with vncleannesse and wantonnesse, with anger and furiousnesse, with ambition, and with pride and haughtinesse.
and withstand and resist his darts and arrows? We Are to encounter with covetousness and worldliness, with uncleanness and wantonness, with anger and furiousness, with ambition, and with pride and haughtiness.
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We are to wrastle and struggle dayly and continually (yea & that with no small difficulty and danger) against the sensualitie and corruptions of our flesh,
We Are to wrestle and struggle daily and continually (yea & that with no small difficulty and danger) against the sensuality and corruptions of our Flesh,
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The minde of man being compassed about and inclosed on euery side with the trouble and molestation of this base earth and grauell, is hardly able to resist and withstand euery one of these.
The mind of man being compassed about and enclosed on every side with the trouble and molestation of this base earth and gravel, is hardly able to resist and withstand every one of these.
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pride and vaine glorie make him to swell, drunkennesse prouoketh and allureth; enuie breaketh concord and vnitie, zeale and emulation cut off friendship and amitie.
pride and vain glory make him to swell, Drunkenness provoketh and Allureth; envy breaks concord and unity, zeal and emulation Cut off friendship and amity.
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Thou art moued and enforced to speake euill, or to backbite & slander, (which God in his law forbiddeth) or thou art constrained to sweare, sometimes falsly,
Thou art moved and Enforced to speak evil, or to backbite & slander, (which God in his law forbiddeth) or thou art constrained to swear, sometime falsely,
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And can it take pleasure to stay any long time here amidst so many swords? When as rather we should wish & desire (by the helpe of death) to hasten more speedily vnto Christ;
And can it take pleasure to stay any long time Here amid so many swords? When as rather we should wish & desire (by the help of death) to hasten more speedily unto christ;
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Now, what man will not make haste to come vnto ioy? What man would not wish to be free from sorrow? And when is the time that our sorrow shal be turned into ioy? This the Lord himselfe declareth afterwards, saying:
Now, what man will not make haste to come unto joy? What man would not wish to be free from sorrow? And when is the time that our sorrow shall be turned into joy? This the Lord himself Declareth afterwards, saying:
If some graue discreet man, and one that all men did commend for his honesty and fidelitie, should promise thee any thing, thou wouldest surely giue him credit,
If Some graven discreet man, and one that all men did commend for his honesty and Fidis, should promise thee any thing, thou Wouldst surely give him credit,
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who when his disciples were sorrowfull and grieued, because he said that he must ere long depart and go away from thē, he spake vnto them in this wise:
who when his Disciples were sorrowful and grieved, Because he said that he must ere long depart and go away from them, he spoke unto them in this wise:
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accounting it the greatest gain and aduantage vnto himselfe that might be, to be now no longer bound and held in the snares of the world, to be subiect now no longer vnto any sinne, or corruption of the flesh:
accounting it the greatest gain and advantage unto himself that might be, to be now no longer bound and held in the snares of the world, to be Subject now no longer unto any sin, or corruption of the Flesh:
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But being now exempted & freed from all troubles and vexations, and set at libertie out of the venemous lawes of the Diuell, (at the call and summons of his Lord and Maister Christ) to passe vnto the ioyes of eternall saluation.
But being now exempted & freed from all Troubles and vexations, and Set At liberty out of the venomous laws of the devil, (At the call and summons of his Lord and Master christ) to pass unto the Joys of Eternal salvation.
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as long as (according to the law and condition of our first birth,) this flesh still remaineth common? So long as we are heere in this world, we are knit and ioyned together with all other men alike,
as long as (according to the law and condition of our First birth,) this Flesh still remains Common? So long as we Are Here in this world, we Are knit and joined together with all other men alike,
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So that, when as (through some vnkind blasts and vnseasonable weather) the ground becommeth barren and vnfruitfull, the famine and dearth ensuing thereupon, maketh no difference nor distinction of any.
So that, when as (through Some unkind blasts and unseasonable weather) the ground becomes barren and unfruitful, the famine and dearth ensuing thereupon, makes no difference nor distinction of any.
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And so in like maner, the paines & sorenesse of the eyes, the vehement heate of Feuers, and the crazinesse and feeblenesse that is in all the members of our bodies, the same are common vnto vs as well as others,
And so in like manner, the pains & soreness of the eyes, the vehement heat of Fevers, and the craziness and feebleness that is in all the members of our bodies, the same Are Common unto us as well as Others,
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so long as in this world we carry this common flesh about vs. Nay rather, in asmuch as vpon couenant and condition a Christian doth beleeue in Christ, he must know and vnderstand,
so long as in this world we carry this Common Flesh about us Nay rather, in as as upon Covenant and condition a Christian does believe in christ, he must know and understand,
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In so much that in the midst of all his conflicts, and of all his paines and greefes, shewing the patience of his deuout and godly mind, he brake out into these words, and said:
In so much that in the midst of all his conflicts, and of all his pains and griefs, showing the patience of his devout and godly mind, he brake out into these words, and said:
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For if we receiue good things at the hand of God why should we not tollerate and receiue euill? In all these things which happened vnto Iob, he offended not with his lippes in the sight of the Lord his God.
For if we receive good things At the hand of God why should we not tolerate and receive evil? In all these things which happened unto Job, he offended not with his lips in the sighed of the Lord his God.
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And againe, The Lord your God doth try you, to know if you loue the Lord your God with all your heart, and with al your soule. Thus did Abraham please God;
And again, The Lord your God does try you, to know if you love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul. Thus did Abraham please God;
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who (to obey Gods commaundement, & to satisfie his will and pleasure) was neither afraid to lose his Sonne, not refused to execute murther vpon his son.
who (to obey God's Commandment, & to satisfy his will and pleasure) was neither afraid to loose his Son, not refused to execute murder upon his son.
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Thou that canst not be content to lose thy son by the ordinary course of death, what wouldst thou do if thou shouldst be charged of God to slay thy Son (as was Abraham?) True faith & feare of God should make thee readie and prepared for all assaies (be it losse of goods,
Thou that Canst not be content to loose thy son by the ordinary course of death, what Wouldst thou doe if thou Shouldst be charged of God to slay thy Son (as was Abraham?) True faith & Fear of God should make thee ready and prepared for all assays (be it loss of goods,
or be it the mournefull and sorrowfull departure and taking away of wife, children, or any other of our deare friends.) Let not these things offend thee,
or be it the mournful and sorrowful departure and taking away of wife, children, or any other of our deer Friends.) Let not these things offend thee,
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Neither let christians hereupon be faint hearted and discouraged, or any thing weakened in faith: but rather in this their encounter, let them shew forth their puissance and courage;
Neither let Christians hereupon be faint hearted and discouraged, or any thing weakened in faith: but rather in this their encounter, let them show forth their puissance and courage;
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sith that all the iniury and despite of present miseries ought to be contemned and despised of vs, in confidence and assurance of the good things that are to come.
sith that all the injury and despite of present misery's ought to be contemned and despised of us, in confidence and assurance of the good things that Are to come.
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Thus the Apostle Saint Paule after all his shipwracks and scourgings, and many other grieuous torments of his flesh and of his body, affirmeth that he was nothing troubled,
Thus the Apostle Saint Paul After all his Shipwrecks and scourgings, and many other grievous torments of his Flesh and of his body, Affirmeth that he was nothing troubled,
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The fornace proueth the potters vessell: so doth temptation trie mens thoughts. Furthermore, this difference there is between vs & others that know not God;
The furnace Proves the potters vessel: so does temptation try men's thoughts. Furthermore, this difference there is between us & Others that know not God;
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that whereas they in their afflictions and troubles do murmure and complaine: no afflictions nor troubles whatsoeuer, do turne vs away from ye truth of our faith, & courage;
that whereas they in their afflictions and Troubles do murmur and complain: no afflictions nor Troubles whatsoever, do turn us away from you truth of our faith, & courage;
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in others a certaine fire engendred in the sorenesse of the iawes, which inwardly boileth; the bowels and entrals, in others quaking & trembling through continuall vomiting;
in Others a certain fire engendered in the soreness of the Jaws, which inwardly boileth; the bowels and entrails, in Others quaking & trembling through continual vomiting;
For to encounter by the puissance of a constant and stedfast minde against so manifold assaults of destruction and of death, what great valour and magnanimitie is it? and what an height of glorie amidst the ruines of mankind, to stand vpright,
For to encounter by the puissance of a constant and steadfast mind against so manifold assaults of destruction and of death, what great valour and magnanimity is it? and what an height of glory amid the ruins of mankind, to stand upright,
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and not to lie prostrate & ouerthrowne with them, who haue no hope nor confidence in the Lord? How ought we not rather to reioyce, and gladly to receiue and embrace the benefite of the time:
and not to lie prostrate & overthrown with them, who have no hope nor confidence in the Lord? How ought we not rather to rejoice, and gladly to receive and embrace the benefit of the time:
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in that we (while we stedfastly shew forth our faith, & by suffering griefe and trouble patiently, go on forward vnto Christ by that streight way which he hath set downe vnto vs) we receiue (euen by his owne sentence and iudgement) the end of our faith & confidence,
in that we (while we steadfastly show forth our faith, & by suffering grief and trouble patiently, go on forward unto christ by that straight Way which he hath Set down unto us) we receive (even by his own sentence and judgement) the end of our faith & confidence,
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euen the reward of eternall life? Let him indeed then feare to die, who being not borne againe of water and of the Spirit, is deliuered vp to ye bondage and thraldome of hell fire.
even the reward of Eternal life? Let him indeed then Fear to die, who being not born again of water and of the Spirit, is Delivered up to you bondage and thraldom of hell fire.
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Let him feare to die, who as soone as he departeth out of this world, shall be tormēted in flames euerlasting, with paines which neuer shall haue end.
Let him Fear to die, who as soon as he departeth out of this world, shall be tormented in flames everlasting, with pains which never shall have end.
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Many of our friends in this time of mortalitie do deceasse and depart hence, that is, many of our friends are released and deliuered out of this wicked world.
Many of our Friends in this time of mortality do decease and depart hence, that is, many of our Friends Are released and Delivered out of this wicked world.
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and the wicked are haled and carried away vnto endlesse punishment and torment. The faithfull are ye more speedily receiued and taken into sure and safe keeping;
and the wicked Are haled and carried away unto endless punishment and torment. The faithful Are you more speedily received and taken into sure and safe keeping;
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How improuident and vnaduised then are we? (beloued brethren,) and how vnthankfull for Gods benefits, in not acknowledging nor considering what a good turne here is done vnto vs? Behold how virgins depart in peace,
How improvident and unadvised then Are we? (Beloved brothers,) and how unthankful for God's benefits, in not acknowledging nor considering what a good turn Here is done unto us? Behold how Virgins depart in peace,
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hauing gained her freedome from feare and hazard of persecution, and of the stroke and torment of the hangman and executioner, by the speedinesse of her death.
having gained her freedom from Fear and hazard of persecution, and of the stroke and torment of the hangman and executioner, by the speediness of her death.
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dissolute persons are restrained, the sluggish and slothfull are awakened and pricked forward, straglers and such as haue gone astray, are cōpelled to returne backe againe;
dissolute Persons Are restrained, the sluggish and slothful Are awakened and pricked forward, stragglers and such as have gone astray, Are compelled to return back again;
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and a fresh and more plentifull band and troope with greater strength and courage is gathered together, being readie to fight without feare of death, whensoeuer the battell should be;
and a fresh and more plentiful band and troop with greater strength and courage is gathered together, being ready to fight without Fear of death, whensoever the battle should be;
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Againe moreouer, what say you vnto this? (beloued brethren) what a thing is it? how pertinent & •ow needful and necessary? That this death and pestilence, which seemeth to be so mortall and deadly, trieth the righteousnesse of euery man what it is,
Again moreover, what say you unto this? (Beloved brothers) what a thing is it? how pertinent & •ow needful and necessary? That this death and pestilence, which seems to be so Mortal and deadly, trieth the righteousness of every man what it is,
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& searcheth out & examineth the minds and dispositions of men, whether the whole and sound will be readie to prouide and care for them that are sicke and weake? whether kinsfolkes and neare friends haue any good loue and sincere affection one to the other? Whether masters haue any pitie or compassion on their sicke seruants? Whether Physitions will forsake and giue ouer their Patients or no, being sicke and earnestly crauing their helpe? Whether insolent and outragigious persons will represse and lay aside their rage and violence? Whether greedy couetous men will (at the least through feare of death) be drawne and mooued to quench and abate the heate of their outragious auarice, which otherwise is neuer sati•fied? whether ye proud and haughtie will bow and •end? whether wicked and obstinate persons will modera e and asswage their rashnesse and presumption? & whether rich men when they see their deare friends eye (as their w••es or children,
& Searches out & examineth the minds and dispositions of men, whither the Whole and found will be ready to provide and care for them that Are sick and weak? whither kinsfolks and near Friends have any good love and sincere affection one to the other? Whither Masters have any pity or compassion on their sick Servants? Whither Physicians will forsake and give over their Patients or no, being sick and earnestly craving their help? Whither insolent and outragigious Persons will repress and lay aside their rage and violence? Whither greedy covetous men will (At the least through Fear of death) be drawn and moved to quench and abate the heat of their outrageous avarice, which otherwise is never sati•fied? whither you proud and haughty will bow and •end? whither wicked and obstinate Persons will modera e and assuage their rashness and presumption? & whither rich men when they see their deer Friends eye (as their w••es or children,
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or neare kinsfolk) and being thēselues like to dye without heires, will be mo•ed thereby to distribute & giue more liberally to ye re•eefe of the poore? Yea, admit yt this death & mortality shall bring no further benefite;
or near kinsfolk) and being themselves like to die without Heirs, will be mo•ed thereby to distribute & give more liberally to you re•eefe of the poor? Yea, admit that this death & mortality shall bring no further benefit;
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yea, and he vnderstanding and perceiuing thee to haue such strength and courage in readinesse to suffer, will assuredly recompence and reward thee for it.
yea, and he understanding and perceiving thee to have such strength and courage in readiness to suffer, will assuredly recompense and reward thee for it.
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Had Cain when he offered vp his gift and oblation vnto God, at that time killed his brother? No• yet notwithstanding, the murther that he had conceiued in his mind God saw beforehand,
Had Cain when he offered up his gift and oblation unto God, At that time killed his brother? No• yet notwithstanding, the murder that he had conceived in his mind God saw beforehand,
Neither indeed doth God require or take pleasure in your blood, but in your faith. For neither Abraham nor Isaac, nor Iacob, were slaine and put to death;
Neither indeed does God require or take pleasure in your blood, but in your faith. For neither Abraham nor Isaac, nor Iacob, were slain and put to death;
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and yet notwithstanding they being honored with the reward and benefit of faith and righteousnesse, deserued to be reckoned the chiefe and principal among the Patriarchs:
and yet notwithstanding they being honoured with the reward and benefit of faith and righteousness, deserved to be reckoned the chief and principal among the Patriarchs:
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Now, how preposterous, and how peruerse a thing is it, and contrary to reason, that (wheras we desire and pray that God his will may be done) we should not straightway when God calleth,
Now, how preposterous, and how perverse a thing is it, and contrary to reason, that (whereas we desire and pray that God his will may be done) we should not straightway when God calls,
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To what purpose thē do we pray and desire yt Gods heauenly kingdome may come if this earthly bondage doe so much please and delight vs? Why do we with often redoubled prayers beg and craue, that God will hasten his kingdome,
To what purpose them do we pray and desire that God's heavenly Kingdom may come if this earthly bondage do so much please and delight us? Why do we with often redoubled Prayers beg and crave, that God will hasten his Kingdom,
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then to reigne with Christ there? How often also hath it beene reuealed vnto vs (the least and meanest of others) & how many times hath God vouchsafed to giue open and manifest charge, that I should make daily protestation,
then to Reign with christ there? How often also hath it been revealed unto us (the least and Meanest of Others) & how many times hath God vouchsafed to give open and manifest charge, that I should make daily protestation,
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and publikely declare, that our brethren are in no wise to be lamented, being (at Gods call and appointment) freed and set at liberty out of this world? knowing that they are not lost and forgone, but are sent before;
and publicly declare, that our brothers Are in no wise to be lamented, being (At God's call and appointment) freed and Set At liberty out of this world? knowing that they Are not lost and forgone, but Are sent before;
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that departing hence they doe but tread the way before vs, and that (as trauellers and passengers) they should be wished for and desired of vs, but not lamented.
that departing hence they do but tread the Way before us, and that (as travellers and passengers) they should be wished for and desired of us, but not lamented.
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and worthily to reprehend vs, for that wee sorrow and mourne for those, as vtterly lost and perished, whom we affirme notwithstanding to liue with God:
and worthily to reprehend us, for that we sorrow and mourn for those, as utterly lost and perished, whom we affirm notwithstanding to live with God:
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Lastly, the Apostle Saint Paul misliketh those, yea, and he rebuketh and blameth them that are too much greeued for the death and departure of their friends, 1. Thess. 4. I would not (brethren) haue you ignorant (saith he) concerning them that sleepe: that ye sorrow not as others doe which haue no hope.
Lastly, the Apostle Saint Paul misliketh those, yea, and he Rebuketh and blameth them that Are too much grieved for the death and departure of their Friends, 1. Thess 4. I would not (brothers) have you ignorant (Says he) Concerning them that sleep: that you sorrow not as Others do which have no hope.
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and rise in him and through him, why either are we our selue, so vnwilling to depart hence out of this present world? or why doe we grieue and lament for our friends whē they depart,
and rise in him and through him, why either Are we our self, so unwilling to depart hence out of this present world? or why do we grieve and lament for our Friends when they depart,
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and fashioned after the image and likenesse of Christ? and to come (as soone as he can) to enioy the honour and dignitie of that heauenly reward and benefit? Sith that the Apostle Saint Paul plainly pronounceth, saying: Our conuersation is in heauen;
and fashioned After the image and likeness of christ? and to come (as soon as he can) to enjoy the honour and dignity of that heavenly reward and benefit? Sith that the Apostle Saint Paul plainly pronounceth, saying: Our Conversation is in heaven;
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from whence also we looke for the Lord Iesus Christ, who shall transform and change our vile bodie, that it may be fashioned like vnto his glorious bodie.
from whence also we look for the Lord Iesus christ, who shall transform and change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body.
This it was for him to please God, and to walke before him, euen to haue this honour, to be translated & taken away from the danger & infection of this present world;
This it was for him to please God, and to walk before him, even to have this honour, to be translated & taken away from the danger & infection of this present world;
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So likewise in the Psalmes, Dauid hauing his soule deuoted & dedicated vnto God, with spirituall confidence and boldnesse he maketh haste to go vnto the Lord,
So likewise in the Psalms, David having his soul devoted & dedicated unto God, with spiritual confidence and boldness he makes haste to go unto the Lord,
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as it is written of him, Psal. 84.1. O how amiable are thy dwellings (thou Lord of hoasts) my soule longeth and maketh haste vnto the courts of the Lord!
as it is written of him, Psalm 84.1. Oh how amiable Are thy dwellings (thou Lord of hosts) my soul Longeth and makes haste unto the Courts of the Lord!
Now therefore (deare brethren) let vs with vpright hearts and minds, with stedfast faith and valiant courage be euermore in readinesse to submit our selues wholly to the will of God:
Now Therefore (deer brothers) let us with upright hearts and minds, with steadfast faith and valiant courage be evermore in readiness to submit our selves wholly to the will of God:
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Let vs declare & shew, that this is the thing which we belieue and look for, in that we neither lament ye death of our friends (be they neuer so deare vnto vs,) and also whensoeuer the day and houre cometh of our dissolution,
Let us declare & show, that this is the thing which we believe and look for, in that we neither lament you death of our Friends (be they never so deer unto us,) and also whensoever the day and hour comes of our dissolution,
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& of our calling hence away, we are readie to come willingly & without delay when God calleth for vs. Which thing as the seruants of God are to do at all times:
& of our calling hence away, we Are ready to come willingly & without Delay when God calls for us Which thing as the Servants of God Are to do At all times:
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and also enuironed and beset with tempests of mischiefes and troubles: that we (seeing and beholding so great and grieuous miseries and calamities already begun;
and also environed and beset with tempests of mischiefs and Troubles: that we (seeing and beholding so great and grievous misery's and calamities already begun;
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and knowing that farre greater are at hand, and like to come ere it be long) should account it the greatest aduantage that may be, with speed to depart hence.
and knowing that Far greater Are At hand, and like to come ere it be long) should account it the greatest advantage that may be, with speed to depart hence.
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wouldst thou not with all speed get thee out thence? If while thou •art sailing on the Seas, some fierce and tempestuous •orme, causing the waues therof to arise, should therby foreshew that thou we•t certainly like to suffer shipwracke;
Wouldst thou not with all speed get thee out thence? If while thou •art sailing on the Seas, Some fierce and tempestuous •orme, causing the waves thereof to arise, should thereby foreshow that thou we•t Certainly like to suffer shipwreck;
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And doest thou not thanke God and reioyce in thine owne behalfe, that being takē away by a more speedie death, thou art freeed from the ruines & shipwracks and plagues that are now at hand? We must cōsider (beloued brethren) & euer now and then remēber and haue in mind, that we haue renounced and forsaken the world;
And dost thou not thank God and rejoice in thine own behalf, that being taken away by a more speedy death, thou art freed from the ruins & Shipwrecks and plagues that Are now At hand? We must Consider (Beloved brothers) & ever now and then Remember and have in mind, that we have renounced and forsaken the world;
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O let vs then embrace & receiue gladly the day that assigneth and appointeth euery one to their habitation and mansion place, where they may still abide and dwell:
O let us then embrace & receive gladly the day that assigneth and appoints every one to their habitation and mansion place, where they may still abide and dwell:
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What man being in a strange countrie & farre from home, would not hasten to returne into his owne countrey againe? What man making haste to faile vnto his friends (as his parents,
What man being in a strange country & Far from home, would not hasten to return into his own country again? What man making haste to fail unto his Friends (as his Parents,
behold & embrace them, who are so neare and deare vnto him? Our countrey we recken and make certaine account to be Paradise, (that is, the kingdome of heauen) & for our parents, we haue the holy and blessed Patriarchs.
behold & embrace them, who Are so near and deer unto him? Our country we reckon and make certain account to be Paradise, (that is, the Kingdom of heaven) & for our Parents, we have the holy and blessed Patriarchs.
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To come to the beholding and embracing of these, what great ioy and reioycing must it needs be in generall, both vnto them and to vs? What maner of pleasure and comfort is there in the kingdome of heauen, without feare of dying any more,
To come to the beholding and embracing of these, what great joy and rejoicing must it needs be in general, both unto them and to us? What manner of pleasure and Comfort is there in the Kingdom of heaven, without Fear of dying any more,
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& with eternitie of liuing euerlastingly, time without end? How endlesse and exceeding great shall be the felicitie and happinesse? There is the glorious company of the Apostles.
& with eternity of living everlastingly, time without end? How endless and exceeding great shall be the felicity and happiness? There is the glorious company of the Apostles.
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