Lifes brevitie and deaths debility Evidently declared in a sermon preached at the funerall of that hopeful and uertuous yong gentleman Edvvard Levvkenor esquire, &c. In whose death is ended the name of that renowned family of the Lewkenors in Suffolke. By Tymothy Oldmayne minister of the Word of God at Denham in Suffolke. Our dayes on earth are as a shaddow, and there is none abiding. Also an elegy and an epitaph on the death of that worthy gentleman, by I.G. Dr. of D.
IT would have brought much ease and comfort to our sorrowfull hearts, if we had only heard of this sad accident, (the death I mean of this so noble a Plant, this Honourable young Gentleman ) and not beene Eye-witnesses of the same.
IT would have brought much ease and Comfort to our sorrowful hearts, if we had only herd of this sad accident, (the death I mean of this so noble a Plant, this Honourable young Gentleman) and not been Eyewitnesses of the same.
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when once dead, carrieth with it greatest terrour, neither can the conclusion of all this sad Catastrophe, but adde vineger to our bleeding wound, that whilst we were seriously bethinking with our selves, in what sort wee may best expresse the inward griefe and trouble of mindes for this our losse, in doing all the honour that possibly wee could unto him, in this his Funerall obsequies:
when once dead, Carrieth with it greatest terror, neither can the conclusion of all this sad Catastrophe, but add vinegar to our bleeding wound, that while we were seriously bethinking with our selves, in what sort we may best express the inward grief and trouble of minds for this our loss, in doing all the honour that possibly we could unto him, in this his Funeral obsequies:
how the Grand-father of this young Gentleman (of high repute) joyning himselfe in marriage with a Right Worshipfull family in this County, left that former feate and dwelling of that ancient family of his owne in Sussex, and building up his name amongst us, by his noble and vertuous demeanour, became a grace and ornament, both to this obscure Village wherein wee now live,
how the Grandfather of this young Gentleman (of high repute) joining himself in marriage with a Right Worshipful family in this County, left that former feat and Dwelling of that ancient family of his own in Sussex, and building up his name among us, by his noble and virtuous demeanour, became a grace and ornament, both to this Obscure Village wherein we now live,
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so worthy a family to be both begun and ended. But here wee see the fraile condition of all humaine flesh: A Breath: a Bubble: the house of the spider;
so worthy a family to be both begun and ended. But Here we see the frail condition of all human Flesh: A Breath: a Bubble: the house of the spider;
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frailer then the grasse, and more uncertaine then the flower of the field: according to that 1 Pet. 1.14. All flesh is grasse, &c. And heere againe wee see what the houses and habitations of the mighty are if the angry breath of God bloweth on them:
frailer then the grass, and more uncertain then the flower of the field: according to that 1 Pet. 1.14. All Flesh is grass, etc. And Here again we see what the houses and habitations of the mighty Are if the angry breath of God blows on them:
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Here, lastly we see the reason why Solomon the wise, making choyce of the rarest and chiefest flowers here below, most delightfull to the heart of man (as Honours, Riches, large Fields, faire Possessions, young yeares,
Here, lastly we see the reason why Solomon the wise, making choice of the Rarest and chiefest flowers Here below, most delightful to the heart of man (as Honours, Riches, large Fields, fair Possessions, young Years,
and youthful daies, intending with the same (as it seemeth) a wreath or garland, to adorne his Crowne and Scepter) whilst he houldeth them in his hand, he loatheth them,
and youthful days, intending with the same (as it seems) a wreathe or garland, to adorn his Crown and Sceptre) while he holdeth them in his hand, he Loathes them,
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The which before I can with any convenience doe, I must here stay a while and answere a maine Objection, which like another wounded Amasa lying tumbling in our way, hindreth us from prosecuting our intended course with that cheerefulnesse that otherwise we might.
The which before I can with any convenience do, I must Here stay a while and answer a main Objection, which like Another wounded Amasa lying tumbling in our Way, hindereth us from prosecuting our intended course with that cheerfulness that otherwise we might.
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The Objection ariseth altogether from Gods dealing with this Honourable, and Religious family, in thus cutting off the name and posterity thereof. For Wisedome saith. Prov. 12.7. The wicked are overthrowne, and are not:
The Objection arises altogether from God's dealing with this Honourable, and Religious family, in thus cutting off the name and posterity thereof. For Wisdom Says. Curae 12.7. The wicked Are overthrown, and Are not:
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and his righteousnesse endureth for ever. And Eliphaz saith, Iob. 22. ver. 23.24. If thou returne to the Almighty, and shalt put away iniquity farre from thy Tabernacles.
and his righteousness Endureth for ever. And Eliphaz Says, Job 22. ver. 23.24. If thou return to the Almighty, and shalt put away iniquity Far from thy Tabernacles.
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and many pious and charitable actions, performed by his honourable Ancestors? their gracing of true Religion with a most holy life and conversation? what is all come to this? All lost and gone?
and many pious and charitable actions, performed by his honourable Ancestors? their gracing of true Religion with a most holy life and Conversation? what is all come to this? All lost and gone?
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It was a question, that Pompey once propounded to a certain Philosopher, a sage wise man of those times (having lately before received by Caesar an unrecoverable losse and overthrow) why Caesar having so bad a cause in hand, and himselfe so good;
It was a question, that Pompey once propounded to a certain Philosopher, a sage wise man of those times (having lately before received by Caesar an unrecoverable loss and overthrow) why Caesar having so bad a cause in hand, and himself so good;
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yet Caesar should so mightily prevaile as he did, and he fall in his righteous cause more and more under his adversaries victorious sword? My Lord (answered he) Sunt periodi Regnorum there are periods of Kingdomes;
yet Caesar should so mightily prevail as he did, and he fallen in his righteous cause more and more under his Adversaries victorious sword? My Lord (answered he) Sunt periodi Regnorum there Are periods of Kingdoms;
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but also of those families of whom Heathen records speake so honourably? The Syrgij, Appij, Fabij, Valerij, Bruti, and the like, that stood so much upon their Gentility,
but also of those families of whom Heathen records speak so honourably? The Syrgij, Appij, Fabius, Valerij, Bruti, and the like, that stood so much upon their Gentility,
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yea, it is ordinary with him to dispose of all sublunary blessings, as Queene Hester for a time bestowed her chiefest favours, not upon them shee loved best;
yea, it is ordinary with him to dispose of all sublunary blessings, as Queen Esther for a time bestowed her chiefest favours, not upon them she loved best;
and the other (the true heire of the promise) he turneth out of his doores with his staffe in his hand, to seeke him a service, upon which hee might afterwards live by the sweate of his browes.
and the other (the true heir of the promise) he turns out of his doors with his staff in his hand, to seek him a service, upon which he might afterwards live by the sweat of his brows.
remembring that there are Arcana Providentiae, secrets and mysteries of Divine providence, into which, with the strength of our dazled eye, wee are no way able at all to pierce.
remembering that there Are Arcana Providentiae, secrets and Mysteres of Divine providence, into which, with the strength of our dazzled eye, we Are no Way able At all to pierce.
Or secondly, who would not have thought that the true reason, why Almighty God shortned (as hee did) the dayes and life of that young noble Prince, the hope of the ten Tribes, and honor of the house of Ieroboam, had beene the fiercenesse of his wrath bent against that ungodly Family,
Or secondly, who would not have Thought that the true reason, why Almighty God shortened (as he did) the days and life of that young noble Prince, the hope of the ten Tribes, and honour of the house of Jeroboam, had been the fierceness of his wrath bent against that ungodly Family,
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but it is not the reason, that is alleadged by the Prophet, but it is the goodnesse of the vertuous Prince (as hee affirmeth) that occasioneth his untimely death:
but it is not the reason, that is alleged by the Prophet, but it is the Goodness of the virtuous Prince (as he Affirmeth) that occasioneth his untimely death:
or some of his Ancestors, had been the cause why Iosiah the mirrour of Kings, fell in battaile in the flower of his dayes by the sword of Pharao Necho, King of Egypt. True it is, that sin was one cause,
or Some of his Ancestors, had been the cause why Josiah the mirror of Kings, fell in battle in the flower of his days by the sword of Pharaoh Necho, King of Egypt. True it is, that since was one cause,
and a maine one, for sin causeth every calamity, (as the distemper of humours, every ordinary Ague) but this was not the true cause, and end that God aymed at, in his suddaine death:
and a main one, for since Causes every calamity, (as the distemper of humours, every ordinary Ague) but this was not the true cause, and end that God aimed At, in his sudden death:
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but that by this means he being the sooner freed from trouble and vexation of heart, might enter his grave in peace, and might not see the evill to come.
but that by this means he being the sooner freed from trouble and vexation of heart, might enter his grave in peace, and might not see the evil to come.
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But above all, that we take heed of playing the Cantharides or stinking flye, where wee see the least skinne off, there to bee sucking and opening agayne the skars and blemishes, that were long since healed with the blood of Christ:
But above all, that we take heed of playing the Cantharides or stinking fly, where we see the least skin off, there to be sucking and opening again the skars and blemishes, that were long since healed with the blood of christ:
that have procured wrath, and undone this Family. Nay brethren, let us rather hearken to Davids blessing, Psalm. 41.1.2. Blessed is the man that considereth wisely of the poore, the Lord shall deliver him in the time of trouble.
that have procured wrath, and undone this Family. Nay brothers, let us rather harken to Davids blessing, Psalm. 41.1.2. Blessed is the man that Considereth wisely of the poor, the Lord shall deliver him in the time of trouble.
2 Of punishment. 2 2. In providing for him a Richer, and more noble inheritance, even the sure mercies of David. Isay 55.3. 2 2. To us all; if fairely we can draw honie out of the Eater;
2 Of punishment. 2 2. In providing for him a Richer, and more noble inheritance, even the sure Mercies of David. Saiah 55.3. 2 2. To us all; if fairly we can draw honey out of the Eater;
For amongst many other outward blessings, wherewith Almighty God marvailously enriched the Grand-father of this young Gentleman, he added that of Iosephs; namely, Vbertatem uberum & vulvae: the blessing of the breasts, and of the wombe:
For among many other outward blessings, wherewith Almighty God marvelously enriched the Grandfather of this young Gentleman, he added that of Joseph's; namely, Vbertatem uberum & vulvae: the blessing of the breasts, and of the womb:
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Now in the younger sonne of that honourable Knight (younger) I meane, then his Brother, but deserving indeede the Elders place in any Family of his degree) is the ancient and Worshipfull name of this Family still continued:
Now in the younger son of that honourable Knight (younger) I mean, then his Brother, but deserving indeed the Elders place in any Family of his degree) is the ancient and Worshipful name of this Family still continued:
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And besides, it is the masculine, and manly blood of the Lukenors onely heere in Suffolke; which by the untimely fall of this flourishing branch, is thus perished as wee see, and quite dryed up:
And beside, it is the masculine, and manly blood of the Lukenors only Here in Suffolk; which by the untimely fallen of this flourishing branch, is thus perished as we see, and quite dried up:
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otherwise much of that honourable blood runneth yet along (although in a milder straine) through the pure veines of those three truely vertuous Sisters, no waies inferiour to those daughters of Zelophehad: yea, besides these, there is a little Ruth left, a pledge of his love to his deare wife,
otherwise much of that honourable blood Runneth yet along (although in a milder strain) through the pure Veins of those three truly virtuous Sisters, no ways inferior to those daughters of Zelophehad: yea, beside these, there is a little Ruth left, a pledge of his love to his deer wife,
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and now sorrowfull widow, who, although a daughter, yet by the pious and religious education of that wise and vertuous Gentlewoman (her mother) wee are to hope, will in Gods good time, build up againe this decayed and shattered family of Elimelech.
and now sorrowful widow, who, although a daughter, yet by the pious and religious education of that wise and virtuous Gentlewoman (her mother) we Are to hope, will in God's good time, built up again this decayed and shattered family of Elimelech.
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how that most of the richest promises which our heavenly father hath in his great love and free mercy made to his dearest children, are not usually and ordinarily fulfilled here in this life.
how that most of the Richest promises which our heavenly father hath in his great love and free mercy made to his dearest children, Are not usually and ordinarily fulfilled Here in this life.
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Their holinesse and piety being accompted no better then madnesse and folly, and their whole religion, Exitiabilem superstitionem, unde cuncta atrocia et pudenda confluunt: A damnable superstition;
Their holiness and piety being accounted no better then madness and folly, and their Whole Religion, Exitiabilem superstitionem, unde Everything atrocia et pudenda confluunt: A damnable Superstition;
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And that we may see this yet the better, let us, I pray you, look a little into the lives of some few (omitting multitudes) of the choysest servants of God,
And that we may see this yet the better, let us, I pray you, look a little into the lives of Some few (omitting Multitudes) of the Choicest Servants of God,
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what was the reward he reaped for all his preaching, and paines taking in the Church of God, his thundring out of judgements against the wicked, without all partiality,
what was the reward he reaped for all his preaching, and pains taking in the Church of God, his thundering out of Judgments against the wicked, without all partiality,
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and promising mercies to the true penitent and afflicted soule? surely to have his head struck off from his shoulders at the command of an arrant strumpet,
and promising Mercies to the true penitent and afflicted soul? surely to have his head struck off from his shoulders At the command of an arrant strumpet,
Againe what was the reward of them of whom we have such honourable mention whose names deserve golden letters, persons of whom the world was not worthy,
Again what was the reward of them of whom we have such honourable mention whose names deserve golden letters, Persons of whom the world was not worthy,
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was it not to be tryed with cruell mockings, and scourgings, to be tortured and horribly tormented, to be sawne assunder & slaine with the Sword? Only here was their comfort, that in the end they should obtaine a ioyfull resurrection.
was it not to be tried with cruel mockings, and scourgings, to be tortured and horribly tormented, to be sawn asunder & slain with the Sword? Only Here was their Comfort, that in the end they should obtain a joyful resurrection.
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What lastly was that reward of that good Emperour Hen. 7. after hee had with a deale of care and trouble, not onely reformed many disorders and abuses in the Church and publicke state,
What lastly was that reward of that good Emperor Hen. 7. After he had with a deal of care and trouble, not only reformed many disorders and Abuses in the Church and public state,
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But at last, to be poysoned (at the receiving of the blessed Sacrament ) with an invenomed Host, which a traiterous & detestable monke of the order of St. Dominicke gave unto him:
But At last, to be poisoned (At the receiving of the blessed Sacrament) with an envenomed Host, which a traitorous & detestable monk of the order of Saint Dominick gave unto him:
but thou hast beene the Vessel of his wrath unto me, &c. By all which examples (omitting thousands) it appeareth plainely, that the principall reward is reserved till afterward:
but thou hast been the Vessel of his wrath unto me, etc. By all which Examples (omitting thousands) it appears plainly, that the principal reward is reserved till afterwards:
The trueth of all which, apprehended by a lively Faith, maketh the blessed Apostle Paul, to cry out with that plerophory, and full assurance that he doth. 2 Tim. 4.7, 8 Certamen illud praeclarū decertavi, cursum consūmavi, fidem servavi.
The truth of all which, apprehended by a lively Faith, makes the blessed Apostle Paul, to cry out with that plerophory, and full assurance that he does. 2 Tim. 4.7, 8 Certamen illud praeclarū decertavi, Cursum consūmavi, fidem servavi.
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And to that end our blessed and gratious father dayly giveth to all those that are his chosen sonnes and servants, not onely the eye and hand of faith, whereby they both see and also apprehend the pretious promises of blisse and happinesse made to them,
And to that end our blessed and gracious father daily gives to all those that Are his chosen Sons and Servants, not only the eye and hand of faith, whereby they both see and also apprehend the precious promises of bliss and happiness made to them,
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by which (it being fastned upon that mighty rocke the Lord Jesus Christ) they stay themselves with an assured expectation of the fulfilling and fruition of them, either heere, or in heaven;
by which (it being fastened upon that mighty rock the Lord jesus christ) they stay themselves with an assured expectation of the fulfilling and fruition of them, either Here, or in heaven;
And for the further clearing the truth of this, I shal not offend (I trust) if I shew unto you how neare the Heathens come to us in this poynt, by relating unto you a story which I have formerly read in one of their writers;
And for the further clearing the truth of this, I shall not offend (I trust) if I show unto you how near the heathens come to us in this point, by relating unto you a story which I have formerly read in one of their writers;
Upon a time (saith hee) a complaint was sent from the Ilands of the Blessed, to the judges of the Superiour Courts, about certaine persons sent thither, who formerly had lived impiously;
Upon a time (Says he) a complaint was sent from the Lands of the Blessed, to the judges of the Superior Courts, about certain Persons sent thither, who formerly had lived impiously;
humbly intreating, that this abuse thus offered to them, might speedily be redressed, whereupon these unpertiall judges taking the businesse into their serious considerations, found not only the complaint to be true,
humbly entreating, that this abuse thus offered to them, might speedily be Redressed, whereupon these unpertiall judges taking the business into their serious considerations, found not only the complaint to be true,
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Whereupon it oft fell out, that many persons cloathed with honourable carkasses, riches, nobility, and other like dignities and advancements, brought many witnesses with them, who solemnely swore in their behalfe, that they deserved to bee sent into the Ilands of the Blessed;
Whereupon it oft fell out, that many Persons clothed with honourable carcases, riches, Nobilt, and other like dignities and advancements, brought many Witnesses with them, who solemnly swore in their behalf, that they deserved to be sent into the Lands of the Blessed;
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and that by Spirits only, who alone doe see and plainely perceive the spirits and naked soules of such, upon whom their Sentence and Uerdict was to passe.
and that by Spirits only, who alone do see and plainly perceive the spirits and naked Souls of such, upon whom their Sentence and Verdict was to pass.
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as of one going to his grave in a full age, as a ricke of corne comming in due season into the Barne (and the glasse of his life being fully runne,) but I must measure my selfe, by that short life of his;
as of one going to his grave in a full age, as a Rick of corn coming in due season into the Bairn (and the glass of his life being Fully run,) but I must measure my self, by that short life of his;
and by a small taste, giving you to understand how pretious this Wine would have beene, had it by age and continuance beene throughly purified and refined.
and by a small taste, giving you to understand how precious this Wine would have been, had it by age and Continuance been thoroughly purified and refined.
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Briefly then wil I shew unto you, his honest, devout, holy and Christian Life, and condition, was somewhat above the ordinary garbe and fashion of Gentle-men of his age and quallity, which may appeare not onely by Religion truely implanted in his breast,
Briefly then will I show unto you, his honest, devout, holy and Christian Life, and condition, was somewhat above the ordinary garb and fashion of Gentlemen of his age and quality, which may appear not only by Religion truly implanted in his breast,
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And first for his Religion, my onely desire is, that all may know that (which he himselfe would by no meanes hide) that the religion he imbraced, was the Protestant-religion, which himselfe suckt in with the milke of his Nurse:
And First for his Religion, my only desire is, that all may know that (which he himself would by no means hide) that the Religion he embraced, was the Protestant-religion, which himself sucked in with the milk of his Nurse:
but upholding rather, and continuing their honourable memory, by his owne vertuous life and conversation; as may appeare by divers instances, which I will rather number, then insist long upon.
but upholding rather, and Continuing their honourable memory, by his own virtuous life and Conversation; as may appear by diverse instances, which I will rather number, then insist long upon.
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before the other, as having more pretious promises annexed to them. Thirdly, his Assiduous and dilligent resorting to the publicke preaching of the word of God;
before the other, as having more precious promises annexed to them. Thirdly, his Assiduous and diligent resorting to the public preaching of the word of God;
wheresoever wisedome was pleased to open the gates of her faire beautifull Temple unto him. Fourthly, his religious and Christian behaviour, when hee was present at the Church;
wheresoever Wisdom was pleased to open the gates of her fair beautiful Temple unto him. Fourthly, his religious and Christian behaviour, when he was present At the Church;
not carrying of himselfe as a severe censurer, but as a devout Auditor, not as though Almighty God was beholding to him (as most imagine) for his bodily presence,
not carrying of himself as a severe censurer, but as a devout Auditor, not as though Almighty God was beholding to him (as most imagine) for his bodily presence,
And the reason is, for that me thinkes I heare some of the spider-catching rowt, whose religion principally consisteth in searching the lives of those in whom they see any eminency (above themselves) thus secretly, and underhand whispering together.
And the reason is, for that me thinks I hear Some of the spider-catching rout, whose Religion principally Consisteth in searching the lives of those in whom they see any eminency (above themselves) thus secretly, and underhand whispering together.
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First, it cannot be denyed by the most malicious detractour, but that the things before mentioned (if there were no more) doe sufficiently manifest, that this Gentlemans faith was not vaine, nor his religion verball.
First, it cannot be denied by the most malicious detractor, but that the things before mentioned (if there were no more) do sufficiently manifest, that this Gentleman's faith was not vain, nor his Religion verbal.
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Secondly, it must be considered, that circumstances doe usually much alter the state of the question, in things (otherwise) of the same nature and condition, for instance:
Secondly, it must be considered, that Circumstances do usually much altar the state of the question, in things (otherwise) of the same nature and condition, for instance:
Againe, for a Tree to flourish in the Spring, and bee fruitfull in Summer, when all other Trees besides have on their best and richest Robes, is not worth the mentioning:
Again, for a Tree to flourish in the Spring, and be fruitful in Summer, when all other Trees beside have on their best and Richest Robes, is not worth the mentioning:
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But for this young gentleman, having no Father to threaten, or Master to be controled; borne unto a great estate, and part thereof already in his owne possessions:
But for this young gentleman, having no Father to threaten, or Master to be controlled; born unto a great estate, and part thereof already in his own possessions:
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But leaving these, and so returne backe againe where first I met this clamorous generation, I will adde unto the former fruits of faith, foure other noble and commendable vertues.
But leaving these, and so return back again where First I met this clamorous generation, I will add unto the former fruits of faith, foure other noble and commendable Virtues.
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seeing that Humility or Courtisie is Soror nobilitatis: the Sister of Nobility: and as one of the ancients further speaketh, Mater nostrae philosophiae; the breader and mother of Christians Philosophy,
seeing that Humility or Courtisie is Soror nobilitatis: the Sister of Nobilt: and as one of the ancients further speaks, Mater Nostrae Philosophiae; the breader and mother of Christians Philosophy,
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Yea, the Lacedemonian state, and Common-wealth, received it as a Maxime and maine principle from Lycurgus their Law-giver, that aboue all things, they should accustome their youth to bashfulnesse and modesty.
Yea, the Lacedaemonian state, and Commonwealth, received it as a Maxim and main principle from Lycurgus their Lawgiver, that above all things, they should accustom their youth to bashfulness and modesty.
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The third Uertue was his temperance, fit to bee joyned with the former, not onely for that modesty and temperance (as the heathen could say,) in eodem choro sunt ) are companions in the same ranke:
The third Virtue was his temperance, fit to be joined with the former, not only for that modesty and temperance (as the heathen could say,) in Eodem Chorus sunt) Are Sodales in the same rank:
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First, in his ordinary habit & attire, which although it were farre from basenesse, so was it usually much lower then the highth of his meanes, he rather respecting that indumentum fidej, the inward cloathing of the mind,
First, in his ordinary habit & attire, which although it were Far from baseness, so was it usually much lower then the highth of his means, he rather respecting that indumentum fidej, the inward clothing of the mind,
Secondly, it appeared in keeping himselfe free from three raging sinnes, over-flowing the bankes of Modesty and Temperance in this age of ours, viz. 1. Swearing, or blasphemy. 2. Ebriety, or Drunkennesse. 3. Venery, or uncleannesse.
Secondly, it appeared in keeping himself free from three raging Sins, overflowing the banks of Modesty and Temperance in this age of ours, viz. 1. Swearing, or blasphemy. 2. Ebriety, or drunkenness. 3. Venery, or uncleanness.
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Yea, let it bee written in Cedar tables, or in golden letters upon his Tombe or Hearse, to his eternall and immortall prayse, that when these sinnes most raged,
Yea, let it be written in Cedar tables, or in golden letters upon his Tomb or Hearse, to his Eternal and immortal praise, that when these Sins most raged,
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but like a blessed River, kept himselfe in his pure streame, from beeing infected with this brackish and over-flowing Ocean, which to too many are over-whelmed in, in these our sinfull dayes, and perilous times.
but like a blessed River, kept himself in his pure stream, from being infected with this brackish and overflowing Ocean, which to too many Are overwhelmed in, in these our sinful days, and perilous times.
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The fourth and last Uertue of his (wherewith I will bound my discourse this way) was his liberall and bountifull disposition, witnessed both by many charitable actions of his, to divers whom hee knew stood in need of his present helpe:
The fourth and last Virtue of his (wherewith I will bound my discourse this Way) was his liberal and bountiful disposition, witnessed both by many charitable actions of his, to diverse whom he knew stood in need of his present help:
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The consideration whereof, together with his hopeful life begun, & so untimely ended, causeth this generall sorrow which wee see in all, especially in those formerly mentioned:
The consideration whereof, together with his hopeful life begun, & so untimely ended, Causes this general sorrow which we see in all, especially in those formerly mentioned:
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it beeing a received opinion (as well it might) that through the Almighties helpe, he would suddainly have raysed agayne the name and honour of his ancient Family:
it being a received opinion (as well it might) that through the Almighty's help, he would suddenly have raised again the name and honour of his ancient Family:
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not suffering his Fathers house to stand, (as most of our Gentlemens houses do now a dayes) like a paynted Mercury in the way, to tell the Travailer whose formerly it was:
not suffering his Father's house to stand, (as most of our Gentlemens houses do now a days) like a painted Mercury in the Way, to tell the Traveler whose formerly it was:
as for example, 1. His Death was paynefull, and somewhat contagious, occasioned by the small poxe, a disease fatall to that Family. 2. His death was suddain,
as for Exampl, 1. His Death was painful, and somewhat contagious, occasioned by the small pox, a disease fatal to that Family. 2. His death was sudden,
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wee cannot (if wee doe but hearken to the credible report of those who were continually with him, from the beginning of his sicknesse, to the delivering up of his last breath,) but take special notice amongst many other, of these two things right commendable in him: 1. His admirable patience. 2. His true and hearty repentance. The one, in induring; the other in desiring: the one in performing; the other in promising.
we cannot (if we do but harken to the credible report of those who were continually with him, from the beginning of his sickness, to the delivering up of his last breath,) but take special notice among many other, of these two things right commendable in him: 1. His admirable patience. 2. His true and hearty Repentance. The one, in enduring; the other in desiring: the one in performing; the other in promising.
So that howsoever the outward man suffered, yet the inward man was renewed daily. 2 Cor. 4.16. How ever his body was not his owne, being under the hand of a sharpe Chyrurgion, yet in patience he did possesse his soule:
So that howsoever the outward man suffered, yet the inward man was renewed daily. 2 Cor. 4.16. How ever his body was not his own, being under the hand of a sharp Chirurgeon, yet in patience he did possess his soul:
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And heere wee have an Embleme or a patterne of true Magnanimity appearing plainely in this, that when the stormes of temptation and trouble raged most,
And Here we have an Emblem or a pattern of true Magnanimity appearing plainly in this, that when the storms of temptation and trouble raged most,
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so was it (questionlesse and without doubt) much holpen: 1. By the true sight hee had of sinne. 2. By the true sence and feeling of the Love of God towards him.
so was it (questionless and without doubt) much helped: 1. By the true sighed he had of sin. 2. By the true sense and feeling of the Love of God towards him.
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but this Gentleman did) weigh and ponder in his heart, both the number of his sinnes (being indeede without number) as also the nature of them, not onely crossing,
but this Gentleman did) weigh and ponder in his heart, both the number of his Sins (being indeed without number) as also the nature of them, not only crossing,
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Crying with the Church, Micah 7.9. I will beare the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against him. And Lam. 3.22. It is the Lords mercy that I am not consumed. And agayne, Patior domine quia peccavi, & patior ut non peccarem:
Crying with the Church, micah 7.9. I will bear the Indignation of the Lord, Because I have sinned against him. And Lam. 3.22. It is the lords mercy that I am not consumed. And again, Patior domine quia peccavi, & patior ut non peccarem:
The second is, the sence and feeling of the love of God, which questionlesse, had a mayne and principall stroake in putting this Gentle-man on (as hee did) to drinke so willingly of this bitter cup.
The second is, the sense and feeling of the love of God, which questionless, had a main and principal stroke in putting this Gentleman on (as he did) to drink so willingly of this bitter cup.
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then presently such abundance of heavenly strength, and vigor, joy, and comfort doth enter with it, that hee feeleth not at all the burthen of affliction;
then presently such abundance of heavenly strength, and vigor, joy, and Comfort does enter with it, that he feeleth not At all the burden of affliction;
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Lastly, hence was it, that those most noble confessors Dionysia and Victorianus so constantly, and with such an undaunted courage, indured those unmercifull torments and scorching flames of Martyrdome.
Lastly, hence was it, that those most noble Confessors Dionysia and Victorian so constantly, and with such an undaunted courage, endured those unmerciful torments and scorching flames of Martyrdom.
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For the cleere demonstration whereof, it must bee considered how the Spirit of God in the holy Scriptures, mentioning true repentance, doth commonly use two words in themselves very significant and full of divine expression. 1. NONLATINALPHABET. 2. NONLATINALPHABET. The first whereof signifieth an after wit. The other an after sorrow.
For the clear demonstration whereof, it must be considered how the Spirit of God in the holy Scriptures, mentioning true Repentance, does commonly use two words in themselves very significant and full of divine expression. 1.. 2.. The First whereof signifies nias After wit. The other an After sorrow.
The first was his speedy and timely casting off the world upon the first arrest of his sicknesse, together with the vaine pleasures and delights thereof;
The First was his speedy and timely casting off the world upon the First arrest of his sickness, together with the vain pleasures and delights thereof;
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or rather as they are fore-told to speake to their Idols, throwing them away with a kinde of detestation. Isa. 30.22. Apage cui { que } eorum, &c. Away, get you hence fawning world.
or rather as they Are foretold to speak to their Idols, throwing them away with a kind of detestation. Isaiah 30.22. Apage cui { que } Their, etc. Away, get you hence fawning world.
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My soule magnifying the Lord, and greatly rejoycing in God my Saviour, being fully resolved that I at the last in him shall obtaine the like noble victory over thee, that this young Gentleman hath done before me.
My soul magnifying the Lord, and greatly rejoicing in God my Saviour, being Fully resolved that I At the last in him shall obtain the like noble victory over thee, that this young Gentleman hath done before me.
The second was, the exact surveigh that he tooke of his former life, wherein however (blessed bee God) he found not those Damnabilia peccata, as St. Augustine calleth them, from which (saith the holy Father) youthfull age is seldome free;
The second was, the exact survey that he took of his former life, wherein however (blessed be God) he found not those Damnabilia Peccata, as Saint Augustine calls them, from which (Says the holy Father) youthful age is seldom free;
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yet those that hee found (although they were but aberrations onely, and no impieties, delicta non facinora: weaknesses and infirmities; no flagicious offences;
yet those that he found (although they were but aberrations only, and no impieties, Delicta non facinora: Weaknesses and infirmities; no flagitious offences;
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not that hee doubted at all thereof, for he found the beginnings and fruits of the same (as formerly I have shewed) already in his soule, mightily cheering up, and comforting thereof:
not that he doubted At all thereof, for he found the beginnings and fruits of the same (as formerly I have showed) already in his soul, mightily cheering up, and comforting thereof:
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or like the hunted Stagge in Summer-time, who finding a pleasant streame, having once tasted of it, is never satisfied untill hee hath sounded the bottome,
or like the hunted Stag in Summertime, who finding a pleasant stream, having once tasted of it, is never satisfied until he hath sounded the bottom,
Life hee simply desired not, and death hee slavishly feared not, for he knew right well that which came first, should bee his gayne and great advantage.
Life he simply desired not, and death he slavishly feared not, for he knew right well that which Come First, should be his gain and great advantage.
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And if at any time it hapned (as seldome it did) that his braine beeing somewhat over-heated, he a little swarved from the right rule, and so forgot himselfe:
And if At any time it happened (as seldom it did) that his brain being somewhat overheated, he a little swerved from the right Rule, and so forgotten himself:
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All the time of this sharpe tryall, and visitation of his, was, for the most part, daily spent, eyther in holy conference with such graue Divines as were continually about him for his soules health,
All the time of this sharp trial, and Visitation of his, was, for the most part, daily spent, either in holy conference with such graven Divines as were continually about him for his Souls health,
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remembring well, that hee that hath but once drunke a full draught of the River of Grace, it cannot be, but out of his belly must needes flow rivers of water of Life.
remembering well, that he that hath but once drunk a full draught of the River of Grace, it cannot be, but out of his belly must needs flow Rivers of water of Life.
The which prayers of his, were delivered with such contrition of heart, such Faith resting it selfe upon the promises of God, such patient and humble submission of himselfe to the will of his gracious Father:
The which Prayers of his, were Delivered with such contrition of heart, such Faith resting it self upon the promises of God, such patient and humble submission of himself to the will of his gracious Father:
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The which it did divers dayes together going and comming, till at last (like another Noahs Dove ) it quite left his troubled Arke, and this tempestuous World, mounting up a loft above all earthly things,
The which it did diverse days together going and coming, till At last (like Another Noahs Dove) it quite left his troubled Ark, and this tempestuous World, mounting up a loft above all earthly things,
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and seated it selfe uppon the pleasant Mount Syon, Vbi moritur omnis necessitas: Vbi oritur summa faelicitas: where all want ceaseth; and all blisse increaseth:
and seated it self upon the pleasant Mount Syon, Vbi moritur omnis Necessity: Vbi oritur summa faelicitas: where all want ceases; and all bliss increases:
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and mirrour of widow-hood, the noble and vertuous Lady (his sorrowfull mother) for her religious and Christian educating of him, all his young and tender yeares;
and mirror of widowhood, the noble and virtuous Lady (his sorrowful mother) for her religious and Christian educating of him, all his young and tender Years;
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dropping then grace into his heart, and filling the same with Heavenly liquor, the pleasant scent thereof, never left him unto the last houre and minute of his life.
dropping then grace into his heart, and filling the same with Heavenly liquour, the pleasant scent thereof, never left him unto the last hour and minute of his life.
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Her extraordinary care this way, I shall not neede at large to relate unto you, sith the whole Country round about, can sufficiently witnesse the same, to her immortall praise;
Her extraordinary care this Way, I shall not need At large to relate unto you, sith the Whole Country round about, can sufficiently witness the same, to her immortal praise;
onely this I will say, that if the holy Scripture (as wee know it doth) maketh such honourable mention of Bersheba, and Evnice for their diligence in teaching their Sonnes, Solomon and Timothy, in their tender age, the trade of their way.
only this I will say, that if the holy Scripture (as we know it does) makes such honourable mention of Beersheba, and Eunice for their diligence in teaching their Sons, Solomon and Timothy, in their tender age, the trade of their Way.
And againe if holy Augustine ascribeth to his mother Monacha her teares and prayers (next under God) the ground of all the good, that after so many wandrings and wanton actions of his, at length appeared in him.
And again if holy Augustine ascribeth to his mother Monk her tears and Prayers (next under God) the ground of all the good, that After so many wanderings and wanton actions of his, At length appeared in him.
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And lastly, if Cornelia be so highly remembred in the Roman story, for bringing up those famous Gracchi her sonnes so carefully as she did in their infancy and growing yeares, making her the mother not onely of their naturall lives,
And lastly, if Cornelia be so highly remembered in the Roman story, for bringing up those famous Gracchi her Sons so carefully as she did in their infancy and growing Years, making her the mother not only of their natural lives,
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And therefore being so, however Almighty God, for causes best knowne to himselfe hath thus (as we see) taken away the subject of her desired and chiefest care, not suffering her lippes scarce to tast the fruite of that which she with a deale of paines had so many yeares together carefully sowne:
And Therefore being so, however Almighty God, for Causes best known to himself hath thus (as we see) taken away the Subject of her desired and chiefest care, not suffering her lips scarce to taste the fruit of that which she with a deal of pains had so many Years together carefully sown:
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And thus have I at the length finished the first part, of this my intended discourse, wherein (I must needs confesse) the unfained love I did alwaies beare to this noble plant, hath, I know not how, put words into my mouth,
And thus have I At the length finished the First part, of this my intended discourse, wherein (I must needs confess) the unfeigned love I did always bear to this noble plant, hath, I know not how, put words into my Mouth,
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For in all the former Chapters (save onely the first) wee finde (as hee that hath the least skill in the Text knoweth) the holy Prophet delivering his matter in prose;
For in all the former Chapters (save only the First) we find (as he that hath the least skill in the Text Knoweth) the holy Prophet delivering his matter in prose;
And in this Chapter together with the first, wee finde him so possessed, and rapt up with the unspeakable love of God toward his Church, that hee thinketh the highest straine low enough to expresse the same.
And in this Chapter together with the First, we find him so possessed, and rapt up with the unspeakable love of God towards his Church, that he Thinketh the highest strain low enough to express the same.
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that so divine consolations might come like the sweetest Nectar, carried along in Golden pipes to the hearts of his hearers: For things delivered in verse,
that so divine consolations might come like the Sweetest Nectar, carried along in Golden pipes to the hearts of his hearers: For things Delivered in verse,
And therefore the blessed servants of God, and holy Prophets and Prophetesses, Moses and David; Debora and Anna, &c. when they would preach and set forth to the World those Magnalia Dei, those wonderfull deliverances and favours of GOD to his Church:
And Therefore the blessed Servants of God, and holy prophets and Prophetesses, Moses and David; Deborah and Anna, etc. when they would preach and Set forth to the World those Magnalia Dei, those wonderful Deliverances and favours of GOD to his Church:
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But leaving the manner, let us come unto the matter, or subject, of this heavenly song, from the 1. verse to the end of the 19. In all which is contained much variety, and matter of great discourse:
But leaving the manner, let us come unto the matter, or Subject, of this heavenly song, from the 1. verse to the end of the 19. In all which is contained much variety, and matter of great discourse:
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Secondly, wee have spirituall boastings. 1. Of the faith of the children of God. 2. Of the holy use that they made of their afflictions above wicked and prophane worldlings.
Secondly, we have spiritual boastings. 1. Of the faith of the children of God. 2. Of the holy use that they made of their afflictions above wicked and profane worldlings.
Lastly, a spirituall cordiall, or rather unspeakable comfort, afforded to all the true children and servants of God, that the Lord will when time seemeth fittest, deliver not onely them,
Lastly, a spiritual cordial, or rather unspeakable Comfort, afforded to all the true children and Servants of God, that the Lord will when time seems Fittest, deliver not only them,
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And our Prophet Isay likewise, as may appeare by those his words Chap 22.4. Looke away from mee I beseech you, for I will weepe bitterly, labour not to comfort mee, because of the sp••ling of the daughter of my people.
And our Prophet Saiah likewise, as may appear by those his words Chap 22.4. Look away from me I beseech you, for I will weep bitterly, labour not to Comfort me, Because of the sp••ling of the daughter of my people.
To help and cure which, it pleased Almighty God, not onely to inspire the breast of this sanctified and holy Prophet of his, with the cleere light and understanding of his diterminate Counsel, and decree herein:
To help and cure which, it pleased Almighty God, not only to inspire the breast of this sanctified and holy Prophet of his, with the clear Light and understanding of his diterminate Counsel, and Decree herein:
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but also to fill his pen with sweet and comfortable predictions, all tending this way; that this great affliction and tryall of theirs, should onely bee but for a time,
but also to fill his pen with sweet and comfortable predictions, all tending this Way; that this great affliction and trial of theirs, should only be but for a time,
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but our Prophet Isay in the verse that I have read, labouring from God to settle & stablish their wavering and doubtfull hearts in the truth thereof, both by a strange vision,
but our Prophet Saiah in the verse that I have read, labouring from God to settle & establish their wavering and doubtful hearts in the truth thereof, both by a strange vision,
as it is a mayne principle in true Christian Religion, beeing an Article of our Faith, a Maxime in Divinity, imbraced of all the whole Society of Gods faithfull servants;
as it is a main principle in true Christian Religion, being an Article of our Faith, a Maxim in Divinity, embraced of all the Whole Society of God's faithful Servants;
so beeing certaynly beleeved, and by the arme of Faith imbraced, as an infallible and undoubted truth, it will so strengthen and cheere up the heart of him that is the servant of God, that hee shall neyther feare the most fierce and fiery tryals:
so being Certainly believed, and by the arm of Faith embraced, as an infallible and undoubted truth, it will so strengthen and cheer up the heart of him that is the servant of God, that he shall neither Fear the most fierce and fiery trials:
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was it not (as hee himselfe acknowledgeth, Chapter 19. verse 15.26.) For that hee was resolved that his Redeemer lived, and that at the latter day, hee should see God in his flesh? Whence, (lastly) was it, that Moses esteemed the reproach of Christ, greater then all the treasures of Aegypt: was it not the fight hee had.
was it not (as he himself acknowledgeth, Chapter 19. verse 15.26.) For that he was resolved that his Redeemer lived, and that At the latter day, he should see God in his Flesh? Whence, (lastly) was it, that Moses esteemed the reproach of christ, greater then all the treasures of Egypt: was it not the fight he had.
First, the Consolation, is no other then a joyfull conclusion, taken and drawne (as formerly was shewed) from the resurrection of the dead; in these words:
First, the Consolation, is no other then a joyful conclusion, taken and drawn (as formerly was showed) from the resurrection of the dead; in these words:
Secondly, the reason is no other then a forceable argument taken and drawne from the vertue and power of the Resurrection of Christ, which in the end wilbe the same to the dead, that the Dew is to the hearbes, filling and inforcing the earth to cast up her dead.
Secondly, the reason is no other then a forceable argument taken and drawn from the virtue and power of the Resurrection of christ, which in the end will the same to the dead, that the Due is to the herbs, filling and enforcing the earth to cast up her dead.
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Thy dead men shall live, &c. The which as it is a comfortable proposition, so it is delivered by him, not (as Tully delivered his conclusions of the contempt of Death) faintly and doubtfully,
Thy dead men shall live, etc. The which as it is a comfortable proposition, so it is Delivered by him, not (as Tully Delivered his conclusions of the contempt of Death) faintly and doubtfully,
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but likewise the antiquity of the same, it beeing infolded in that first, and gracious promise made to Adam our Father in assuring him, Gene. 3.15. That the seede of the woman should breake the Serpents head.
but likewise the antiquity of the same, it being enfolded in that First, and gracious promise made to Adam our Father in assuring him, Gene. 3.15. That the seed of the woman should break the Serpents head.
as may appeare both by their servent and longing desire after the Messiah, whom they knew, was ordained by the Father to be the Resurrection and the life:
as may appear both by their servient and longing desire After the Messiah, whom they knew, was ordained by the Father to be the Resurrection and the life:
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This was likewise the comfortable doctrine, which Christ our blessed Saviour preached in the bush to Moses Exod 3.6, as himselfe averreth. Mat 22.31.32. when he thus spake unto him.
This was likewise the comfortable Doctrine, which christ our blessed Saviour preached in the bush to Moses Exod 3.6, as himself averreth. Mathew 22.31.32. when he thus spoke unto him.
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This was that which the Apostle Paul in all his writings published, affirming withall, both before the governour Faelix, and that honourable assembly. Act. 24.15.16.
This was that which the Apostle Paul in all his writings published, affirming withal, both before the governor Felix, and that honourable assembly. Act. 24.15.16.
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but as losses, so that hee might attaine the resurrection of the dead. Yea, the holy Scriptures are not onely plentifull in Testimonies proving the truth thereof;
but as losses, so that he might attain the resurrection of the dead. Yea, the holy Scriptures Are not only plentiful in Testimonies proving the truth thereof;
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but in examples likewise, of persons dead, and some of them rotting in their graves, who have by the power of Almighty God beene perfectly restored to life again;
but in Examples likewise, of Persons dead, and Some of them rotting in their graves, who have by the power of Almighty God been perfectly restored to life again;
so that when hee heareth this, hee blesseth himselfe in his froward and wicked course, as though there were no such resurrection, or further reckoning to bee expected.
so that when he hears this, he Blesses himself in his froward and wicked course, as though there were no such resurrection, or further reckoning to be expected.
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Let such a one (if the booke of God will not give him satisfaction) looke abroad into the large volumne of Nature, where questionlesse (if his eye bee not too much dimmed with the fog and mist of Athisme and prophaines) he shall be sure to finde the infinite wisedome and power of Almighty God, in ordering and disposing by the hand of providence many other things, (not unlike in nature,
Let such a one (if the book of God will not give him satisfaction) look abroad into the large volume of Nature, where questionless (if his eye be not too much dimmed with the fog and missed of Atheism and prophaines) he shall be sure to find the infinite Wisdom and power of Almighty God, in ordering and disposing by the hand of providence many other things, (not unlike in nature,
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but altogether is impossible to the judgement of man as this is) to their severall ends, which according to his eternall decree at the first he had determined. For instance:
but altogether is impossible to the judgement of man as this is) to their several ends, which according to his Eternal Decree At the First he had determined. For instance:
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there shall he finde the glorious Lampe of the World, (the Sunne I meane) in the evening going downe, having his beautifull eye closed with the shaddow of the night;
there shall he find the glorious Lamp of the World, (the Sun I mean) in the evening going down, having his beautiful eye closed with the shadow of the night;
and shrowded in darkenesse, continuing for a time, untill his Creator mindfull of his covenant (the morning approaching) raiseth him up againe in such a glorious manner, that loe he commeth forth, Psal. 19.15. Like a Bridgroome out of his chamber, and reioyceth like a strong man to runne a race.
and shrouded in darkness, Continuing for a time, until his Creator mindful of his Covenant (the morning approaching) Raiseth him up again in such a glorious manner, that lo he comes forth, Psalm 19.15. Like a Bridgroome out of his chamber, and rejoices like a strong man to run a raze.
I for mine owne part shall give him over to the seate of Justice, to bee answered as they were, Nehem. 13.2. rather verbere quam verbo, with the fist of the Magistrate;
I for mine own part shall give him over to the seat of justice, to be answered as they were, Nehemiah 13.2. rather verbere quam verbo, with the fist of the Magistrate;
And here it is said, That they shall live: and that They shall arise: Now betweene live and not live, not rise, and arise, a man would thinke were a plaine contradiction.
And Here it is said, That they shall live: and that They shall arise: Now between live and not live, not rise, and arise, a man would think were a plain contradiction.
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The second question, is, why the Spirit of God termeth them, the Prophets dead men, and not dead men in generall, in these words. Thy dead men shall live. To answere both in order.
The second question, is, why the Spirit of God termeth them, the prophets dead men, and not dead men in general, in these words. Thy dead men shall live. To answer both in order.
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And on the other side by the word (Thy) (a plaine note of difference and distinction in these words of my Text) our Prophet doubtlesse notes out a special,
And on the other side by the word (Thy) (a plain note of difference and distinction in these words of my Text) our Prophet doubtless notes out a special,
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Living and Arising, hee understandeth persons dying in the Lord. And verily wicked men dying in their sinnes, neither are partakers of the first Resurrection;
Living and Arising, he understands Persons dying in the Lord. And verily wicked men dying in their Sins, neither Are partakers of the First Resurrection;
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neither doth their Resurrection, deserve at all so honourable a denomination: For as the Death of the righteous, cannot properly be said to bee a death:
neither does their Resurrection, deserve At all so honourable a denomination: For as the Death of the righteous, cannot properly be said to be a death:
even as you see the Sun and showers in the spring, sweetly soaking and sinking downe into the roote of the plant, causing in it immediately to bud and blossome forth.
even as you see the Sun and showers in the spring, sweetly soaking and sinking down into the root of the plant, causing in it immediately to bud and blossom forth.
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the other, commeth forth like a Bridgroome richly apparelled, to meete his beloved spouse: or like a banished man who is now arrived upon his native soile.
the other, comes forth like a Bridgroome richly appareled, to meet his Beloved spouse: or like a banished man who is now arrived upon his native soil.
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the one, lastly, to make good that dreadfull sentence passed upon Adam, Genesis 2.17. In the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely dye the death. The other to fulfill that blessed promise made by Christ to the faithfull, Iohn the eleventh, verse fifteenth:
the one, lastly, to make good that dreadful sentence passed upon Adam, Genesis 2.17. In the day that thou Eatest thereof thou shalt surely die the death. The other to fulfil that blessed promise made by christ to the faithful, John the eleventh, verse fifteenth:
For till then, wee shall not cleerely see the fruite, either of that undoing sinne of Adam, or of that eternall sacrifice, which Christ (the righteous) presented to the Father,
For till then, we shall not clearly see the fruit, either of that undoing sin of Adam, or of that Eternal sacrifice, which christ (the righteous) presented to the Father,
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First, what the second death meaneth, and who they are, that are truely cursed. Secondly, what eternall life is, and who they are that are truely blessed.
First, what the second death means, and who they Are, that Are truly cursed. Secondly, what Eternal life is, and who they Are that Are truly blessed.
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Thirdly, what Christ did for us, and that he dyed not in vaine, where with these eyes of ours, we shall see millions cloathed with glory and immortality,
Thirdly, what christ did for us, and that he died not in vain, where with these eyes of ours, we shall see millions clothed with glory and immortality,
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A day wherein their redemption draweth neere? A day wherein their vild bodies shal be made like the glorious body of the Sonne of God (as wee shall see afterward more plainely.)
A day wherein their redemption draws near? A day wherein their vild bodies shall be made like the glorious body of the Son of God (as we shall see afterwards more plainly.)
The second question is, why the spirit of God calleth these dead men, the Prophets dead men, in saying, Thy dead men shall live. To which I answere diversly:
The second question is, why the Spirit of God calls these dead men, the prophets dead men, in saying, Thy dead men shall live. To which I answer diversely:
As first, for that these persons formerly were his proper and peculiar charge, and he set over them, not onely as a watchman to informe them, but a shepheard to feed them:
As First, for that these Persons formerly were his proper and peculiar charge, and he Set over them, not only as a watchman to inform them, but a shepherd to feed them:
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Over which (saith he) the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers. And the Apostle Peter, all ministers in generall. 1. Pet. 5.13. assuring them withall, that in doing so, When the great shepheard doth appeare, they shall receive a Crowne of Glory, that fadeth not away.
Over which (Says he) the Holy Ghost hath made you Overseers. And the Apostle Peter, all Ministers in general. 1. Pet. 5.13. assuring them withal, that in doing so, When the great shepherd does appear, they shall receive a Crown of Glory, that fades not away.
and meanes, for the conversion of their soules; freedome from their naturall bondage; and bringing of them into that blessed liberty of the sonnes of God.
and means, for the conversion of their Souls; freedom from their natural bondage; and bringing of them into that blessed liberty of the Sons of God.
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but a spurre and goad in our sides, that are the Ministers of the Word, putting us on cheerefully to passe through the miery waies of scorne and contempt, which we dayly meete withall,
but a spur and goad in our sides, that Are the Ministers of the Word, putting us on cheerfully to pass through the miery ways of scorn and contempt, which we daily meet withal,
And no marvaile, for the Audit day was not yet come, when both hee and his people must appeare face to face before that glorious Tribunall, of that dreadful Judge;
And no marvel, for the Audit day was not yet come, when both he and his people must appear face to face before that glorious Tribunal, of that dreadful Judge;
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and also for all those, who were formerly his flocke and people. Heb. 13.19. The due consideration whereof, made the Apostle Paul, and the rest of the Apostles, to preach the Gospell with that assiduity and diligence as they did.
and also for all those, who were formerly his flock and people. Hebrew 13.19. The due consideration whereof, made the Apostle Paul, and the rest of the Apostles, to preach the Gospel with that assiduity and diligence as they did.
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Secondly, as the estate of the faithfull labourer wil then be happy, so on the other side, the condition of him that is an unfaithfull labourer, will questionlesse prove most miserable.
Secondly, as the estate of the faithful labourer will then be happy, so on the other side, the condition of him that is an unfaithful labourer, will questionless prove most miserable.
How carefull the Elders were in former times over the soules of such as were committed to their charge, may appeare by one example, which may serve in stead of many:
How careful the Elders were in former times over the Souls of such as were committed to their charge, may appear by one Exampl, which may serve in stead of many:
St. Iohn (saith the story) after the death of the Tyrant (meaning as I take it Domitian ) returning out of the Ile of Pathmos, and comming to the City of Ephesus, where having ordayned Elders,
Saint John (Says the story) After the death of the Tyrant (meaning as I take it Domitian) returning out of thee I'll of Patmos, and coming to the city of Ephesus, where having ordained Elders,
and dispatched much other busines cōcerning the Chrcuh, he commeth at length to a certaine City not farre of, whose name (saith the Author) many at this day doe well remember, where amongst divers others there assembled, he espyed a certaine young man, mighty in body,
and dispatched much other business Concerning the Chrcuh, he comes At length to a certain city not Far of, whose name (Says the Author) many At this day do well Remember, where among diverse Others there assembled, he espied a certain young man, mighty in body,
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And so immediately after, the Apostle returned againe to Ephesus. The Bishop receiving the young man thus committed to his charge, tooke him home with him,
And so immediately After, the Apostle returned again to Ephesus. The Bishop receiving the young man thus committed to his charge, took him home with him,
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But after this, the young man having obtained his former liberty, fel into company againe, of certaine of his olde ompanions, Idle and dissolute persons, that first drew him to their riotous feasts and banquets;
But After this, the young man having obtained his former liberty, fell into company again, of certain of his old ompanions, Idle and dissolute Persons, that First drew him to their riotous feasts and banquets;
In the meane time, Saint Iohn comming againe into those parts, and meeting by the way with the Bishop before specified, required of him the pledge which (said hee) in the presence of Christ and his Congregation, I left in thy hands to keepe:
In the mean time, Saint John coming again into those parts, and meeting by the Way with the Bishop before specified, required of him the pledge which (said he) in the presence of christ and his Congregation, I left in thy hands to keep:
The Bishop somewhat amazed, supposing hee had some money committed to his custody, which he had not as yet received, knew not what answer he should make unto him. The which Saint Iohn perceiving:
The Bishop somewhat amazed, supposing he had Some money committed to his custody, which he had not as yet received, knew not what answer he should make unto him. The which Saint John perceiving:
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And thereupon desiring instantly a horse and a guide, rod directly to the place where this damned crue haunted, where being presently taken by some of that company, hee earnestly requested of them to bee brought unto their Captaine:
And thereupon desiring instantly a horse and a guide, rod directly to the place where this damned crew haunted, where being presently taken by Some of that company, he earnestly requested of them to be brought unto their Captain:
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But the old man followed him as fast as he might, forgetting his age, and crying, My Sonne, why dost thou flye from thy Father? an armed man, from one without weapon? a young man from an old man? Have pitty on mee my sonne,
But the old man followed him as fast as he might, forgetting his age, and crying, My Son, why dost thou fly from thy Father? an armed man, from one without weapon? a young man from an old man? Have pity on me my son,
The which standing (as they doe) in the originall, carrie with them a doubtfull construction, which maketh Interpreters somwhat to vary in their translations:
The which standing (as they do) in the original, carry with them a doubtful construction, which makes Interpreters somewhat to vary in their Translations:
Then must we take the Son of God in the same, comforting of his Church, together with the severall members thereof, with an assured hope of a most glorious resurrection.
Then must we take the Son of God in the same, comforting of his Church, together with the several members thereof, with an assured hope of a most glorious resurrection.
So that however, the brutish and ungodly as hee fell, so hee shall arise, and having his bones full of the sinnes of his youth which ( Iob 20.11. ) lay downe with him in the dust) shall come forth under the Tyranicall command of the second death, the resurrection of condemnation:
So that however, the brutish and ungodly as he fell, so he shall arise, and having his bones full of the Sins of his youth which (Job 20.11.) lay down with him in the dust) shall come forth under the Tyrannical command of the second death, the resurrection of condemnation:
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However his body was sowne in weaknesse, yet shall it rise againe in power, and putting off the rotten ragges and patched mantle of corruption, shal be richly cloathed and apparelled with the pure and pretious garments of salvation:
However his body was sown in weakness, yet shall it rise again in power, and putting off the rotten rags and patched mantle of corruption, shall be richly clothed and appareled with the pure and precious garments of salvation:
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That when that day of refreshing shal come from the presence of the Lord: he who is the resurrection and the life, shal not onely remove all deformity of nature,
That when that day of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord: he who is the resurrection and the life, shall not only remove all deformity of nature,
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but worke a blessde conformity betweene himselfe who is the head, and all such as are several members of his blessed body, that as they have borne the Image of the earthly;
but work a blessde conformity between himself who is the head, and all such as Are several members of his blessed body, that as they have born the Image of the earthly;
and howsoever the bodily substance shal remain, yet the qualities therof, shal be wholly changed. So that for sicknesse there shal be health: for deformity beauty:
and howsoever the bodily substance shall remain, yet the qualities thereof, shall be wholly changed. So that for sickness there shall be health: for deformity beauty:
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For as by death our naturall infirmities are fully cured, so in the resurrection (every way so glorious) our former losses shall perfectly be restored,
For as by death our natural infirmities Are Fully cured, so in the resurrection (every Way so glorious) our former losses shall perfectly be restored,
which the blessed Apostle so much desired. Phil. 3.5. together with the misery and most unhappy condition of those that want them 2. Tim. 4.8. 1. Pet. 5.4. 3. What the Crowne of Immortality and Life meaneth:
which the blessed Apostle so much desired. Philip 3.5. together with the misery and most unhappy condition of those that want them 2. Tim. 4.8. 1. Pet. 5.4. 3. What the Crown of Immortality and Life means:
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all his company, Nobles, and others, instantly forsooke him, save only a few of the meanest sort, who laying his Princely Corpes uppon a homely beere, drew it into a house or lodge neare at hand;
all his company, Nobles, and Others, instantly forsook him, save only a few of the Meanest sort, who laying his Princely Corpses upon a homely beer, drew it into a house or lodge near At hand;
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For Oblivion and neglect, are the two handmaids of death, and her Kingdome where shee principally tyrannizeth is Terra oblivionis, The land of forgetfulnesse:
For Oblivion and neglect, Are the two handmaids of death, and her Kingdom where she principally tyrannizes is Terra Oblivion, The land of forgetfulness:
when as David therefore would expresse the worlds ingratitude, in the highest degree toward him; he fetcheth her comparison from her usuall manner in forgetting of the dead. Psal. 31.12. I am forgotten (saith he) like a dead man out of minde.
when as David Therefore would express the world's ingratitude, in the highest degree towards him; he Fetches her comparison from her usual manner in forgetting of the dead. Psalm 31.12. I am forgotten (Says he) like a dead man out of mind.
And from this evill fashion, grew that ancient and usuall custome of erecting monument over the dead, ut ment•m moneant, ad defuncti memoria, that they might retaine and keepe in memory persons formerly departed:
And from this evil fashion, grew that ancient and usual custom of erecting monument over the dead, ut ment•m moneant, ad Defuncti memoria, that they might retain and keep in memory Persons formerly departed:
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the consideration whereof, as it cannot questionlesse, but much trouble the dying heart, even of the dearest servant of Christ (who naturally is sociable and desiring the company of man) as we see in Ezechias dolefull complaint Isa. 38.11. I shall see man no more with the inhabitants of the earth:
the consideration whereof, as it cannot questionless, but much trouble the dying heart, even of the dearest servant of christ (who naturally is sociable and desiring the company of man) as we see in Hezekiah doleful complaint Isaiah 38.11. I shall see man no more with the inhabitants of the earth:
whither my friends will not care to come, and mine acquaintance tremble to approach: where my onely Comrade must bee corruption, and the worme my chiefe companion.
whither my Friends will not care to come, and mine acquaintance tremble to approach: where my only Comrade must be corruption, and the worm my chief Companion.
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will go along with thee unto thy Grave, where having sowne thee like precious seed, will not forsake thee until hee shall rayse thee in a most glorious manner.
will go along with thee unto thy Grave, where having sown thee like precious seed, will not forsake thee until he shall raise thee in a most glorious manner.
so is the sonne of God never absent (by his Divine presence) from the Graves and monuments of all pious and Religious persons, perfuming them with the odoriferous savour of his death and passion;
so is the son of God never absent (by his Divine presence) from the Graves and monuments of all pious and Religious Persons, perfuming them with the odoriferous savour of his death and passion;
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or use, that the spirit of God maketh of that comfortable Doctrine formerly declared, concerning the resurrection of the dead, in speaking to them as persons living,
or use, that the Spirit of God makes of that comfortable Doctrine formerly declared, Concerning the resurrection of the dead, in speaking to them as Persons living,
and willing them to Awake and sing: many the like passages we meete withall in the booke of God, where we finde the Holy Ghost speaking to things unreasonable, as though they were reasonable; sencelesse; as having understanding; dead, as living:
and willing them to Awake and sing: many the like passages we meet withal in the book of God, where we find the Holy Ghost speaking to things unreasonable, as though they were reasonable; senseless; as having understanding; dead, as living:
And yet before I wholly leave this poynt, and come unto the second, I thinke it not amisse to touch one necessarie dutie, which the methode that the holy Ghost here observeth, affoordeth to us, in making (as I said) so excellent an use of those comfortable doctrines formerly delivered.
And yet before I wholly leave this point, and come unto the second, I think it not amiss to touch one necessary duty, which the method that the holy Ghost Here observeth, affordeth to us, in making (as I said) so excellent an use of those comfortable doctrines formerly Delivered.
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The which necessary duty, as it rightly concerneth the ministers of the word, in delivering divine truth (as if time would serve me I might easily prove) so likewise doth it the soule of every Christian, man,
The which necessary duty, as it rightly concerns the Ministers of the word, in delivering divine truth (as if time would serve me I might Easily prove) so likewise does it the soul of every Christian, man,
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The which that they may the better doe, a necessary thing it is (for feare of making false constructions) to harken what the Conscience, that NONLATINALPHABET or treasure of the soule speaketh:
The which that they may the better do, a necessary thing it is (for Fear of making false constructions) to harken what the Conscience, that or treasure of the soul speaks:
For beeing the concluding part of the understanding, it will easily tell a man how his case standeth, either by accusing or excusing, absolving or condemning.
For being the concluding part of the understanding, it will Easily tell a man how his case Stands, either by accusing or excusing, absolving or condemning.
Many promises thou daily meetest withall, like delitious Waters, dropping out of the Bucket of Iacob, the which thou art exceeding desirous to know whether they bee thine or no? A thing that thou maist easily doe,
Many promises thou daily meetest withal, like delicious Waters, dropping out of the Bucket of Iacob, the which thou art exceeding desirous to know whither they be thine or not? A thing that thou Mayest Easily do,
for that in the Hebrewe language, the Imparative mood and future tense are set and placed, the one usually for the other) then have we a souveraigne preservative against the feare and sadnesse of death, in that the spirit of God assureth these inhabitants of the dust, that they shall Awake and sing.
for that in the Hebrew language, the Imperative mood and future tense Are Set and placed, the one usually for the other) then have we a souveraigne preservative against the Fear and sadness of death, in that the Spirit of God assureth these inhabitants of the dust, that they shall Awake and sing.
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And first, the persons, that are termed here the Inhabitant of the dust, we are to understand no other then those formerly mentioned under the name of his dead:
And First, the Persons, that Are termed Here the Inhabitant of the dust, we Are to understand no other then those formerly mentioned under the name of his dead:
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variety of expression setting forth the selfe same persons, as may appeare not onely by the word (Yee) as putting a speciall difference betweene them and others;
variety of expression setting forth the self same Persons, as may appear not only by the word (Ye) as putting a special difference between them and Others;
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Qu. But why are they called the Inhabitants of the dust? why doth not the blessed Spirit give them a more noble denomination? not rather Gods Iewels? Gods Redeemed? Hos. 13.14. Gods chosen. Esay 35.10.
Qu. But why Are they called the Inhabitants of the dust? why does not the blessed Spirit give them a more noble denomination? not rather God's Jewels? God's Redeemed? Hos. 13.14. God's chosen. Isaiah 35.10.
or as formerly hee did, his dead carkasses, but inhabitants of the dust? I answer. First, generally to declare and manifest the mutability of all humane flesh:
or as formerly he did, his dead carcases, but inhabitants of the dust? I answer. First, generally to declare and manifest the mutability of all humane Flesh:
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Secondly, to admonish all, but principally the great Men, and Princes of the earth, not to looke too much (with proud Haman ) uppon the glory of their Riches, their trayne and followers, their honors,
Secondly, to admonish all, but principally the great Men, and Princes of the earth, not to look too much (with proud Haman) upon the glory of their Riches, their train and followers, their honours,
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But rather turning their backes uppon those inchanting gleames and lights, let them with a serious looke daily view their original and birth, being of the basest Element:
But rather turning their backs upon those enchanting gleams and lights, let them with a serious look daily view their original and birth, being of the Basest Element:
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but by the dreadful voyce, and Almighty breath of God, willing them and us to Rise up from the dead, and to give a strict account of what we in all our life time have done: (of which I intend not to speak:) this onely we may observe, that Death is nothing else,
but by the dreadful voice, and Almighty breath of God, willing them and us to Rise up from the dead, and to give a strict account of what we in all our life time have done: (of which I intend not to speak:) this only we may observe, that Death is nothing Else,
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Set the blessed trumpet of the Word to his eare, and hee heareth it not; neither is there in him any ability, or will to performe the least religious duty.
Set the blessed trumpet of the Word to his ear, and he hears it not; neither is there in him any ability, or will to perform the least religious duty.
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yet erronious opinion) it crossing directly the word of God in many places: as namely, Eccles. 12.7. where the Preacher speaking of the death and dissolution of Man;
yet erroneous opinion) it crossing directly the word of God in many places: as namely, Eccles. 12.7. where the Preacher speaking of the death and dissolution of Man;
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And that of our holy and blessed Saviour Christ Iesus to the Theefe on the Crosse, Luke the twenty third, verse forty three, To day thou shalt bee with me in Paradise.
And that of our holy and blessed Saviour christ Iesus to the Thief on the Cross, Lycia the twenty third, verse forty three, To day thou shalt be with me in Paradise.
This was amongst many other of ancients, the beliefe of holy Policarpus, who (as the story saith) when he was to enter the flaming fire in the defence of the Christian Faith, openly professed, that he was fully resolved, Hodie sese representandum in Spiritu, coram Domino:
This was among many other of ancients, the belief of holy Polycarp, who (as the story Says) when he was to enter the flaming fire in the defence of the Christian Faith, openly professed, that he was Fully resolved, Hodie seize representandum in Spiritu, coram Domino:
whilst the care and due respect that they owe unto their soules, is wholy neglected: their bodies are deliciously stuffed; their soules are miserably starved:
while the care and due respect that they owe unto their Souls, is wholly neglected: their bodies Are deliciously stuffed; their Souls Are miserably starved:
but rather (as I have shewed you before) a let, and oftimes hindrance unto the same, in the cheerefull performance of many necessary and Christian duties.
but rather (as I have showed you before) a let, and Oftimes hindrance unto the same, in the cheerful performance of many necessary and Christian duties.
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And therfore it pleased God our heavenly Father, to appoynt the earth to be his furnace and place of refyning, to waste and weare away whatsoever sinful contagion the body formerly hath contracted;
And Therefore it pleased God our heavenly Father, to appoint the earth to be his furnace and place of refining, to waste and wear away whatsoever sinful contagion the body formerly hath contracted;
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Thirdly, that they being thus parted, the soule might earnestly, and hourely desire (as the rest of the soules doe under the Altar) their re-uniting and joyning together again,
Thirdly, that they being thus parted, the soul might earnestly, and hourly desire (as the rest of the Souls do under the Altar) their Reuniting and joining together again,
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2. Our warfare is at an end, our enemies destroyed, and loe our victorious Generall is mounted now on high, upon his triumphant Chariot, with innumerable troopes of Angels,
2. Our warfare is At an end, our enemies destroyed, and lo our victorious General is mounted now on high, upon his triumphant Chariot, with innumerable troops of Angels,
when the glorious Bride, (comming forth in a rich mantle al of white, which her beloved spouse long before bestowed on her) shall be married to her husband the Lord Jesus Christ:
when the glorious Bride, (coming forth in a rich mantle all of white, which her Beloved spouse long before bestowed on her) shall be married to her husband the Lord jesus christ:
Then shal we see (I doubt not) this sweete young Gentleman, comming forth with his Laurell on his head, and his rich Robe on his backe, washed in the Blood of the Lambe, singing Alleluiahs unto God,
Then shall we see (I doubt not) this sweet young Gentleman, coming forth with his Laurel on his head, and his rich Robe on his back, washed in the Blood of the Lamb, singing Alleluiahs unto God,
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But I hasten to an end, intending as briefly as I can, to close up all with the reason that the blessed Spirit yeeldeth in the latter end of the verse:
But I hasten to an end, intending as briefly as I can, to close up all with the reason that the blessed Spirit yields in the latter end of the verse:
the which is no other, in word, then the opperative and working power, and vertue of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, being the same to the dead, that the dewe and sappe in the spring, is to the hearbes and grasse of the field.
the which is no other, in word, then the operative and working power, and virtue of the Resurrection of the Lord jesus christ, being the same to the dead, that the dew and sap in the spring, is to the herbs and grass of the field.
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but soaking downe unto the rootes of the plants, causeth them speedily to arise and grow, so that within short time after, the travailer may with their beauty feede his eye,
but soaking down unto the roots of the plants, Causes them speedily to arise and grow, so that within short time After, the traveler may with their beauty feed his eye,
may appeare both by multitude of places of Scripture, proving the trueth hereof, as also by so many exhortations which wee usually meete withall, wherein wee are earnestly put on to fit and prepare our selves for so high a dignity and preferment amongst others, 1. Thessalon. 5. where the blessed Apostle willeth us, Not to sleepe as others doe,
may appear both by multitude of places of Scripture, proving the truth hereof, as also by so many exhortations which we usually meet withal, wherein we Are earnestly put on to fit and prepare our selves for so high a dignity and preferment among Others, 1. Thessalonica. 5. where the blessed Apostle wills us, Not to sleep as Others do,
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The like doth the holy Apostle Saint Iude, in the twenteth Chapter, and the twenteth first verse of his Epistle, in this sort, Wherefore my beloved, keepe your selves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of the Lord Iesus Christ unto eternall Life.
The like does the holy Apostle Saint Iude, in the Twentieth Chapter, and the Twentieth First verse of his Epistle, in this sort, Wherefore my Beloved, keep your selves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of the Lord Iesus christ unto Eternal Life.
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But if this I have spoken something before, with which contenting my selfe, I will in a word or two and that very briefly, shew unto you, the reason of the comparison, wherein the vertue of the Resurrection of Christ Iesus is compared unto that dew of Hearbes.
But if this I have spoken something before, with which contenting my self, I will in a word or two and that very briefly, show unto you, the reason of the comparison, wherein the virtue of the Resurrection of christ Iesus is compared unto that due of Herbs.
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such surely and undoubtedly, is the vertue of the Resurrection of Christ, a Divine and caelestiall Dew, pleasantly distilling and dropping downe from the sacred top of that caelestiall Hermon at all times;
such surely and undoubtedly, is the virtue of the Resurrection of christ, a Divine and celestial Due, pleasantly distilling and dropping down from the sacred top of that celestial Hermon At all times;
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such is the Resurrection of our blessed Saviour, of so powerfull and working a nature, leading things on, in so sweete and excellent an order, to their several ends, that neither the hardnesse and stubbornnes of the earth, the drinesse and rottennesse of the trees,
such is the Resurrection of our blessed Saviour, of so powerful and working a nature, leading things on, in so sweet and excellent an order, to their several ends, that neither the hardness and stubbornness of the earth, the dryness and rottenness of the trees,
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but likewise sweete and pleasant, casting foorth a most odiferous scent and savour, (witnesse our Gardens in the Spring mornings,) of such both quickning and perfuming nature will the Resurrection of our Lord Iesus Christ be, by meanes whereof, the Bodies of the Elect shall not onely bee restored to life againe,
but likewise sweet and pleasant, casting forth a most odiferous scent and savour, (witness our Gardens in the Spring morning's,) of such both quickening and perfuming nature will the Resurrection of our Lord Iesus christ be, by means whereof, the Bodies of the Elect shall not only be restored to life again,
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but the stinch and rotten savours of the Grave being remooved, they shalbee so sweetned and perfumed with the odiferous savours of the same, that all their Garments shall smell of Myrrhe, Alloes, and Cassia, together with all the choisest spices of the Merchants, fitting the Ivory pallace whereinto they are to enter,
but the stinch and rotten savours of the Grave being removed, they shalbe so sweetened and perfumed with the odiferous savours of the same, that all their Garments shall smell of Myrrh, Aloes, and Cassia, together with all the Choicest spices of the Merchant's, fitting the Ivory palace whereinto they Are to enter,
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Fourthly, the Dew is of a most beautifull and faire aspect, gracing much the flowers, with her christall droppes like so many orient pearles, dangling on the severall slippes and sprigs thereof:
Fourthly, the Due is of a most beautiful and fair aspect, gracing much the flowers, with her crystal drops like so many orient Pearls, dangling on the several slips and sprigs thereof:
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but with the nimble and pleasant wings of the Hawke and Eagle soaring daily, and mounting up on high, with all care and diligence seeking after those celestial things that are above:
but with the nimble and pleasant wings of the Hawk and Eagl soaring daily, and mounting up on high, with all care and diligence seeking After those celestial things that Are above:
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And agayne, if you bee risen with him, then you cannot but seeke after them: so then by this seeking, it may easily appeare whether wee be risen with Christ;
And again, if you be risen with him, then you cannot but seek After them: so then by this seeking, it may Easily appear whither we be risen with christ;
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