A verie godlie and learned sermon treating of mans mortalitie, and of the estate both of his bodie and soule after death. Preached at Denham in Suffolke. At the celebration of the solemne and mournfull funerals of the right orshipfull Sir Edward Lewkenor Knight, and of the vertuous Ladie Susan, his wife, both at once. By M. Robert Pricke their beloued and faithfull minister: now also since that time (to the encrease of our sorow for the losse of so excellent a light) departed this life.
The chiefe and principall point or ground of doctrine, whereabout Salomon (the pen-man of the holie Ghost) is principallie occupyed in this booke, is brieflie propounded and set downe in the 2. vers. of the 1. chapt. and that in this manner;
The chief and principal point or ground of Doctrine, whereabout Solomon (the penman of the holy Ghost) is principally ocupied in this book, is briefly propounded and Set down in the 2. vers. of the 1. Chapter. and that in this manner;
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and all to the end that the holie Prophet, or rather the Spirit of God, might call mens mindes backe from too much studie and delight in earthly & worldly things, vnto the knowledge and feare of God;
and all to the end that the holy Prophet, or rather the Spirit of God, might call men's minds back from too much study and delight in earthly & worldly things, unto the knowledge and Fear of God;
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And for this purpose, he turneth his eyes round about the huge frame of this world, & by a diuine spirit, doth search into the nature, properties, effects,
And for this purpose, he turns his eyes round about the huge frame of this world, & by a divine Spirit, does search into the nature, properties, effects,
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namelie, to premonish all men to giue themselues in their life time to well dooing, seeing that after this life is finished, a man can performe nothing, either for his owne comforte,
namely, to premonish all men to give themselves in their life time to well doing, seeing that After this life is finished, a man can perform nothing, either for his own Comfort,
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In regard hereof, the holie Ghost in sundry places doeth exhort vs, that wee should in our life time when fit occasion is offered, performe all good duties which are commanded in the word of God.
In regard hereof, the holy Ghost in sundry places doth exhort us, that we should in our life time when fit occasion is offered, perform all good duties which Are commanded in the word of God.
they should bend thēselues with āll their strength, while time is graunted to them) to omit no Christian dutie which they owe vnto Almightie God, and vnto their brethren.
they should bend themselves with anll their strength, while time is granted to them) to omit no Christian duty which they owe unto Almighty God, and unto their brothers.
Wherevnto, because wee are negligent & vntoward (as vnto all other duties and courses which the Lord in his singular wisedome hath appointed) therefore it is good to consider certaine reasons, whereby wee may be perswaded and forced therevnto.
Whereunto, Because we Are negligent & untoward (as unto all other duties and courses which the Lord in his singular Wisdom hath appointed) Therefore it is good to Consider certain Reasons, whereby we may be persuaded and forced thereunto.
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And first of all, wee will beginne with brutish & vnreasonable creatures (as the Pismire, the Storke, the Crane, and the Swallowe ) whose nature and propertie is,
And First of all, we will begin with brutish & unreasonable creatures (as the Pismire, the Stork, the Crane, and the Swallow) whose nature and property is,
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and gathereth her foode in haruest. And the Prophet Ieremy 8. Chap. 7. vers. saith, Euen the Storke in the aire knoweth her ap pointed times, & the Turtle,
and gathereth her food in harvest. And the Prophet Ieremy 8. Chap. 7. vers. Says, Even the Stork in the air Knoweth her Apostle pointed times, & the Turtle,
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Besides this, it is most certaine, that as men haue liued, so shall they die. If they haue done no good, nor brought forth christian fruites in their life time:
Beside this, it is most certain, that as men have lived, so shall they die. If they have done no good, nor brought forth christian fruits in their life time:
death shall come vpon them sodenlie in that estate, and as a mightie and fearefull axe or instrument of the wrath of God shall cut them downe as fruitlesse trees.
death shall come upon them sodenlie in that estate, and as a mighty and fearful axe or Instrument of the wrath of God shall Cut them down as fruitless trees.
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for that they haue suffered the former parte of their life, to passe a way without doeing any good duties, either toward God or their neighbour: but all in vaine.
for that they have suffered the former part of their life, to pass a Way without doing any good duties, either towards God or their neighbour: but all in vain.
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so soon as they were borne; he graunteth them longer time; and fit opportunitie, to prepare themselues for the obteining of euerlasting life and happines.
so soon as they were born; he granteth them longer time; and fit opportunity, to prepare themselves for the obtaining of everlasting life and happiness.
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and now, let vs come to the Text it selfe, which conteineth two parts. 1. A description of death. The 2. is the estate of the two generall and principall parts after death.
and now, let us come to the Text it self, which Containeth two parts. 1. A description of death. The 2. is the estate of the two general and principal parts After death.
as farre one from the other, as the heauens are distant from the earth: thē doth it follow necessarilie, that death is a separation of the soule and bodie.
as Far one from the other, as the heavens Are distant from the earth: them does it follow necessarily, that death is a separation of the soul and body.
& ioyned together, with so strong and wonderfull a band, as is the bodie with the soule? And is not that a heauie & fearefull thing, that doth part two deare friends one from an other, who shuld haue liued in an eternall vnion of ioy and happines, had not sinne bene? In regard whereof, it is no maruell,
& joined together, with so strong and wonderful a band, as is the body with the soul? And is not that a heavy & fearful thing, that does part two deer Friends one from an other, who should have lived in an Eternal Union of joy and happiness, had not sin be? In regard whereof, it is no marvel,
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if all flesh (euen the best of Gods children) doe tremble, and are astonished at the remembrance of death, as being a terrible enemie and a very cruell Tyrant.
if all Flesh (even the best of God's children) do tremble, and Are astonished At the remembrance of death, as being a terrible enemy and a very cruel Tyrant.
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First of all from the Scriptures. Secondly, by continuall experience. From the Scriptures, two waies. First, by the sentence of God pronounced vpon all mankinde.
First of all from the Scriptures. Secondly, by continual experience. From the Scriptures, two ways. First, by the sentence of God pronounced upon all mankind.
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threatning, that if hee did eate, or taste thereof, he should die the death. But Adam did eate of the tree forbidden, and so trespassed against the Commandement:
threatening, that if he did eat, or taste thereof, he should die the death. But Adam did eat of the tree forbidden, and so trespassed against the Commandment:
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yet the Prophet Zachary ioynes them all together in one state of mortalitie, in the first Chap. verse 5. Your fathers where are they? and doe the Prophets liue for euer? Vpon this ground, the Holy Ghost in diuers places of the Scripture, affirmeth that man borne of a woman is of short continuance, and full of trouble:
yet the Prophet Zachary joins them all together in one state of mortality, in the First Chap. verse 5. Your Father's where Are they? and do the prophets live for ever? Upon this ground, the Holy Ghost in diverse places of the Scripture, Affirmeth that man born of a woman is of short Continuance, and full of trouble:
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and base? To what ende, so many Graues and Sepulchers, in the places of buriall? so many drie bones cast out of the Graues? but to set forth visiblie before our eyes, the mortall estate of mankinde.
and base? To what end, so many Graves and Sepulchers, in the places of burial? so many dry bones cast out of the Graves? but to Set forth visibly before our eyes, the Mortal estate of mankind.
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outrages, iniuries, and violences against men; yea, a thousand mischiefes and abhominations; whereat the Sunne in heauen, doth as it were stand amazed.
outrages, injuries, and violences against men; yea, a thousand mischiefs and abominations; whereat the Sun in heaven, does as it were stand amazed.
that is, that by diligent and carefull vsing the holie and good meanes, which God hath set vp in the church (as the ministery of the word and Sacraments, &c.) they may thereby attaine such a measure of faith, repentance,
that is, that by diligent and careful using the holy and good means, which God hath Set up in the Church (as the Ministry of the word and Sacraments, etc.) they may thereby attain such a measure of faith, Repentance,
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but (knowing, and beeing perswaded that his sting is pulled out, and his weapons broken by the vertue of the death of our Lorde and Sauiour Iesus Christ) they may entertaine him as a friende,
but (knowing, and being persuaded that his sting is pulled out, and his weapons broken by the virtue of the death of our Lord and Saviour Iesus christ) they may entertain him as a friend,
but by the eies of faith, behold with Stephen, the heauens open, and the Lord Iesus Christ standing at the right hand of God his Father, readie to receiue their soules.
but by the eyes of faith, behold with Stephen, the heavens open, and the Lord Iesus christ standing At the right hand of God his Father, ready to receive their Souls.
without whose vertue and operation, nothing (be it neuer so cleare, neuer so great and forcible) can work effectuallie in the hearts so great and forcible) can work effectuallie in the hearts of men.
without whose virtue and operation, nothing (be it never so clear, never so great and forcible) can work effectually in the hearts so great and forcible) can work effectually in the hearts of men.
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Which thing was so well knowne to Moses, that in the 90. Psal. he crieth out, Teach vs O Lorde so to nomber our dayes, that we may applie our hearts vnto wisedome.
Which thing was so well known to Moses, that in the 90. Psalm he cries out, Teach us O Lord so to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto Wisdom.
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but because that sodaine and vnprouided for death, doth bring so manie euills with it: to wit, such feare and trembling, such horror, anguish, & despaire:
but Because that sudden and unprovided for death, does bring so many evils with it: to wit, such Fear and trembling, such horror, anguish, & despair:
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But because the bodie is more visible, and best knowne; hee beginneth first with that: which he describeth two wayes. First, in it selfe. Secondlie, by relation:
But Because the body is more visible, and best known; he begins First with that: which he Describeth two ways. First, in it self. Secondly, by Relation:
was (no doubt) to humble man, and to represse that insolencie wherewith hee might easilie haue bene puffed vp, in regard of his excellent estate in cōparison of other creatures:
was (no doubt) to humble man, and to repress that insolency wherewith he might Easily have be puffed up, in regard of his excellent estate in comparison of other creatures:
For these are verie forcible Arguments, to abase and cast downe the loftie hearts of all men, which otherwise might (as was said) haue bene more easilie puffed vp.
For these Are very forcible Arguments, to abase and cast down the lofty hearts of all men, which otherwise might (as was said) have be more Easily puffed up.
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As for example, if his bodie had proceeded frō the glorious matter of the sunne, and the heauens aboue, which Iob compareth to moulten glasse for the puritie and brightnes:
As for Exampl, if his body had proceeded from the glorious matter of the sun, and the heavens above, which Job compareth to moulted glass for the purity and brightness:
But if a poore creature, who is descended of base parentage, and withall dwelleth and lodgeth in a poore cottage built and framed of mudde & clay, should neuerthelesse hautilie exalte himselfe aboue others:
But if a poor creature, who is descended of base parentage, and withal dwells and lodgeth in a poor cottage built and framed of mud & clay, should nevertheless hautilie exalt himself above Others:
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And first of all, that whensoeuer wee feele our selues conceited with anie speciall gift or qualitie, which wee lifte vp and spread abroad as peacocks feathers:
And First of all, that whensoever we feel our selves conceited with any special gift or quality, which we lift up and spread abroad as Peacocks Feathers:
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Which persons, (seeing that the sight of their owne basenesse will not humble them) assuredlie, the hand of God (with some fearefull thunderbolt of his wrath) wil one day so represse them and crush them:
Which Persons, (seeing that the sighed of their own baseness will not humble them) assuredly, the hand of God (with Some fearful thunderbolt of his wrath) will one day so repress them and crush them:
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was by the iust iudgement of his mighty Lorde and Soueraigne, stript & spoiled of his kingdom, & liued the space of 7. years in the state of a bruit beast that eateth grasse, till he did acknowledge himselfe a mortall man.
was by the just judgement of his mighty Lord and Sovereign, stripped & spoiled of his Kingdom, & lived the Molle of 7. Years in the state of a bruit beast that Eateth grass, till he did acknowledge himself a Mortal man.
They may see it likewise in Sancherib the great King of Assyria, who was lifted vp so high in the pride of his heart, that hee durst blaspheme the Eternall.
They may see it likewise in Sennacherib the great King of Assyria, who was lifted up so high in the pride of his heart, that he durst Blaspheme the Eternal.
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& anone after, stirred vp his two sonnes, who most vnnaturallie slew him in the temple of his false Gods. What shall I speake of Herod the King, Act. 12. who could finde in his heart to arrogate to himselfe the worship and honour due vnto God, which was giuen vnto him by his wicked flatterers? but the Lord by his Angell stroke him with a lowsie and loath-full disease, whereof hee miserablie perished.
& anon After, stirred up his two Sons, who most unnaturally slew him in the temple of his false God's What shall I speak of Herod the King, Act. 12. who could find in his heart to arrogate to himself the worship and honour due unto God, which was given unto him by his wicked Flatterers? but the Lord by his Angel stroke him with a lousy and loath-full disease, whereof he miserably perished.
as may appeare by sundrie speeches, in diuers places of the holie Scripture, which testifie that God resisteth the proude: that, Hee beholdeth the proude a farre off:
as may appear by sundry Speeches, in diverse places of the holy Scripture, which testify that God Resisteth the proud: that, He beholdeth the proud a Far off:
Which is the estate of all men (yea, euen of Dauid himselfe,) the bodie of our Lord Iesus Christ onely excepted, which by a speciall prerogatiue, sawe no corruption at all. Which beeing so:
Which is the estate of all men (yea, even of David himself,) the body of our Lord Iesus christ only excepted, which by a special prerogative, saw no corruption At all. Which being so:
what doe young gallantes meane (both men & women,) so to paint their faces, and frownce their haire as they vse to doe? seeing that baldnes shall couer their heads,
what do young gallants mean (both men & women,) so to paint their faces, and frownce their hair as they use to do? seeing that baldness shall cover their Heads,
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And what reason haue the Epicures, delicates, and belly-gods of the world, excessiuelie to pamper and stuffe their bodies with the most daintie meates and drinks, seeing they must of necessitie rot, putrifie,
And what reason have the Epicureans, delicates, and belly-gods of the world, excessively to pamper and stuff their bodies with the most dainty Meats and drinks, seeing they must of necessity rot, putrify,
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And to what purpose, doe a great manie carrie about them continuallie such excesse of sweete sauours and perfumes? for as much as their carkasses are within a while after, to cast forth such an horrible and contagious smell,
And to what purpose, do a great many carry about them continually such excess of sweet savours and perfumes? for as much as their carcases Are within a while After, to cast forth such an horrible and contagious smell,
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But heere, some man may demaund, whether the bodies of the dead, shall alwayes remaine in this estate, without change and restitution? which if it be so, it seemeth that the soule is euill matched, with such a bodie:
But Here, Some man may demand, whither the bodies of the dead, shall always remain in this estate, without change and restitution? which if it be so, it seems that the soul is evil matched, with such a body:
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shall the bodyes of all the faithfull, first of all bee quickened, and raised vp (their soules restored to them againe) & therewithall the qualities of their bodies shalbee changed from their former worse, to a better renewed estate:
shall the bodies of all the faithful, First of all be quickened, and raised up (their Souls restored to them again) & therewithal the qualities of their bodies shalbe changed from their former Worse, to a better renewed estate:
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All which is very largely handled, and set forth, 1. Thess. 4. 1. Cor. 15. Phil. 3.21. Mat. 13.43. Wherein it appeareth, that whatsoeuer wound, or losse, the bodie receiueth by death:
All which is very largely handled, and Set forth, 1. Thess 4. 1. Cor. 15. Philip 3.21. Mathew 13.43. Wherein it appears, that whatsoever wound, or loss, the body receiveth by death:
the same is healed, and restored againe, by the resurrection of the dead. And therefore, as the Scripture doth often make mention of the resurrection of the deade,
the same is healed, and restored again, by the resurrection of the dead. And Therefore, as the Scripture does often make mention of the resurrection of the dead,
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let vs hold and maintaine the true doctrine of the resurrection, and continuallie set it before our eies, to the end that wee may thereby stirre vp our selues to walke on and continue in such a holy conuersation;
let us hold and maintain the true Doctrine of the resurrection, and continually Set it before our eyes, to the end that we may thereby stir up our selves to walk on and continue in such a holy Conversation;
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but he must needes meane the soule diuorced and seuered from the bodie. In like manner, the Apostle Paule desired to bee dissolued and to be with Christ:
but he must needs mean the soul divorced and severed from the body. In like manner, the Apostle Paul desired to be dissolved and to be with christ:
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Lastly, how is it possible, that empty aire, and a thing without essence, should be endued with such affections, as that in heauen and eternall glory, they should wish & desire the accomplishment,
Lastly, how is it possible, that empty air, and a thing without essence, should be endued with such affections, as that in heaven and Eternal glory, they should wish & desire the accomplishment,
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Psuche ara athanatos, &c. The soule thē is immortal, & cānot perish, &c Phocylides. Psuchaigar mimnousi acerioi. &c. The soules remaine in corruptible, or immortall, &c. Cyrus apud Xenophōt:
Psuche ara athanatos, etc. The soul them is immortal, & cannot perish, etc. Phocylides. Psuchaigar mimnousi acerioi. etc. The Souls remain in corruptible, or immortal, etc. Cyrus apud Xenophōt:
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From all which reasons it may be concluded, that in vaine doe the Atheists (whereof we haue too manie examples) puffe out a little warme breath in scorne and derision, saying, there goeth my soule:
From all which Reasons it may be concluded, that in vain doe the Atheists (whereof we have too many Examples) puff out a little warm breath in scorn and derision, saying, there Goes my soul:
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For what is the reason that thou doest so tremble at death, and art so loth to die? Is it because this life is a paradise, full of all pleasure and happines to thee? that cannot be:
For what is the reason that thou dost so tremble At death, and art so loath to die? Is it Because this life is a paradise, full of all pleasure and happiness to thee? that cannot be:
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for rather it is a Sea, fraught and tossed vp and down, with such extreame miseries, woes and calamities, which doe oftentimes cause thee to grone and complaine.
for rather it is a Sea, fraught and tossed up and down, with such extreme misery's, woes and calamities, which do oftentimes cause thee to groan and complain.
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as appeareth Genes. 2. which speach (if it be not warily vnderstoode) doth first of all seeme to fauour the opinion of them, that affirme that not one of them which God hath created shalbe condemned.
as appears Genesis. 2. which speech (if it be not warily understood) does First of all seem to favour the opinion of them, that affirm that not one of them which God hath created shall condemned.
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who will reward thē according to that they haue done in the bodie, whether it be good or euill. 2. Cor. 5. For confirmation wherof, it is said, that after death cōmeth iudgement.
who will reward them according to that they have done in the body, whither it be good or evil. 2. Cor. 5. For confirmation whereof, it is said, that After death comes judgement.
And the truth thereof we see Luc: 16. in poore Lazarus and the rich glotton. So that the soules of them that that haue beleeued in the Lord Iesus Christ,
And the truth thereof we see Luke: 16. in poor Lazarus and the rich glutton. So that the Souls of them that that have believed in the Lord Iesus christ,
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From whence it followeth, that as the estate of infidels is most cursed and fearefull: so is the estate of those that die in the Lord, most blessed & happie.
From whence it follows, that as the estate of Infidels is most cursed and fearful: so is the estate of those that die in the Lord, most blessed & happy.
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Into the which estate, there is no doubt, but that these two right worshipfull persons, I meane Sir Edward Lewkenor Knight, and the vertuous Ladie Susan his wife, (whose funerall this day is heere celebrated and held) are, by the free mercie of God, placed and aduanced.
Into the which estate, there is no doubt, but that these two right worshipful Persons, I mean Sir Edward Lewkenor Knight, and the virtuous Lady Susan his wife, (whose funeral this day is Here celebrated and held) Are, by the free mercy of God, placed and advanced.
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For proofe hereof, we wil not resort to the deceitfull weights of humane reason, nor anie morall or ciuill Vertue, which may be found in heathens that neuer knewe God:
For proof hereof, we will not resort to the deceitful weights of humane reason, nor any moral or civil Virtue, which may be found in Heathens that never knew God:
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and that, both in life and death. The first, is a true and effectuall calling. The other, is true sanctification: after which followeth eternall glorification. Rom. 8. That they were both effectually called, may appeare by diuers arguments.
and that, both in life and death. The First, is a true and effectual calling. The other, is true sanctification: After which follows Eternal glorification. Rom. 8. That they were both effectually called, may appear by diverse Arguments.
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wherewith the hearts of manie were exceedingly rauished, & the remembrance whereof (as I trust) will neuer dye in the hearts of them that were partakers thereof,
wherewith the hearts of many were exceedingly ravished, & the remembrance whereof (as I trust) will never die in the hearts of them that were partakers thereof,
To this purpose more generally, she was indued with most of those vertues, expressed in the Epistles of Paul, in the Prouer. of Salomon, and other places of holie Scripture, required in a true Christian, and an holy woman.
To this purpose more generally, she was endued with most of those Virtues, expressed in the Epistles of Paul, in the Prover of Solomon, and other places of holy Scripture, required in a true Christian, and an holy woman.
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Shee was temperat in her diet and apparrel, professing that frō her childhood she neuer delighted in those toyes, vanities and superfluities of attire, wherewith many women, (otherwise vertuous and truly religious) are.
Shee was temperate in her diet and apparel, professing that from her childhood she never delighted in those toys, vanities and superfluities of attire, wherewith many women, (otherwise virtuous and truly religious) Are.
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So that we may (in regard of the premises) truly and rightly cōclude with the holy Ghost. 31 Pro. 29 30.31. ver. Manie daughters haue done vertuously:
So that we may (in regard of the premises) truly and rightly conclude with the holy Ghost. 31 Pro 29 30.31. ver. Many daughters have done virtuously:
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Hee bare a feruent loue & zeale toward the truth, which hee was ready at all times, to defend against Papists, Atheists, & Hereticks, &c. as diuers do well knowe, who haue felt the force and weight of his argumēts in disputation.
He bore a fervent love & zeal towards the truth, which he was ready At all times, to defend against Papists, Atheists, & Heretics, etc. as diverse do well know, who have felt the force and weight of his Arguments in disputation.
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whose Oxe haue I takē, or whose Asse haue I taken? or whom haue I done wrong to? or whome haue I hurt? or of whose hand haue I receiued a bribe to blinde mine eies there with,
whose Ox have I taken, or whose Ass have I taken? or whom have I done wrong to? or whom have I hurt? or of whose hand have I received a bribe to blind mine eyes there with,
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All this, and the rest, I speake (God knoweth) not in the way of flattery, to gratifie the eares of anie (as it is the manner of too many in assemblies vpō such occasions as this is, to make their tongus saleable in decking them with ornaments of commendation, which are most vnworthy of any great commendation) I haue abhorred flattery since I knewe the Gospell,
All this, and the rest, I speak (God Knoweth) not in the Way of flattery, to gratify the ears of any (as it is the manner of too many in assemblies upon such occasions as this is, to make their tongues saleable in decking them with Ornament of commendation, which Are most unworthy of any great commendation) I have abhorred flattery since I knew the Gospel,
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but that both of their soules are now in heauē, amongst the Angels & soules of the righteous? triūphing against the deuill, the world & the flesh, & all their spirituall enemies:
but that both of their Souls Are now in heaven, among the Angels & Souls of the righteous? triumphing against the Devil, the world & the Flesh, & all their spiritual enemies:
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singing praise to God with the whole Church, for their creation & preseruatiō herevpon earth; specially for their redemptiō & saluation by the blood of the Lambe:
singing praise to God with the Whole Church, for their creation & preservation hereupon earth; specially for their redemption & salvation by the blood of the Lamb:
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fedd and nourished continuallie, with the fruit of the tree of life, beholding the glorious face of their sweet Lord and Sauiour, whose presence in their life time, they wished and longed for, with teares and earnest praiers.
fed and nourished continually, with the fruit of the tree of life, beholding the glorious face of their sweet Lord and Saviour, whose presence in their life time, they wished and longed for, with tears and earnest Prayers.
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Seruants, for that they haue lost the gouernmēt and direction of such a Master & Lady, as continually expressed no lesse loue and care ouer them then if so be they had ben their naturall children:
Servants, for that they have lost the government and direction of such a Master & Lady, as continually expressed no less love and care over them then if so be they had been their natural children:
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Finally, there is cause, that all should mourne for the death of such persons: according to the laudable custome and manner of the Church, in all times.
Finally, there is cause, that all should mourn for the death of such Persons: according to the laudable custom and manner of the Church, in all times.
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who are come together, euery one according to his place, to testifie, what honorable and louing affections they bare toward them, both in life and in death.
who Are come together, every one according to his place, to testify, what honourable and loving affections they bore towards them, both in life and in death.
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For which purpose, because wee know not howe sodenly the Lord will come either by death, or at the last iudgement (as we haue good cause to bethinke vs thereof, by the present occasion) let vs not driue off,
For which purpose, Because we know not how suddenly the Lord will come either by death, or At the last judgement (as we have good cause to bethink us thereof, by the present occasion) let us not driven off,
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and euerie one of vs behaue our selues faithfully in our place and calling, by imploying such gifts as we haue receiued of our Soueraigne Lord and Maister, to the glory of God,
and every one of us behave our selves faithfully in our place and calling, by employing such Gifts as we have received of our Sovereign Lord and Master, to the glory of God,
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And in the end, we shal doubtles heare those sweet words of heauenly entertainement, which Christ our Lord & Sauiour, from his glorious throne shall pronoūce, to the vnspeakeable comfort of all the elect:
And in the end, we shall doubtless hear those sweet words of heavenly entertainment, which christ our Lord & Saviour, from his glorious throne shall pronounce, to the unspeakable Comfort of all the elect:
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to whom, with the Father, & the holie Ghost, be rendred and giuen for euer and euer, both in heauen and earth, all possible praise, honour, glory, & immortalitie. Amen. And thus an ende. Let vs pray.
to whom, with the Father, & the holy Ghost, be rendered and given for ever and ever, both in heaven and earth, all possible praise, honour, glory, & immortality. Amen. And thus an end. Let us pray.
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Exhortatiōs are often set down in the word of God to stirre vs vp to make the vse aboue mentioned frō the consideration of our mortalitie. Ioh. 12.35.
Exhortations Are often Set down in the word of God to stir us up to make the use above mentioned from the consideration of our mortality. John 12.35.
The Patriarks though they liued long, yet are long since dead. Salomō thogh most wise: yet is dead. Samson, thogh most strong, yet he is dead. Dauid, Moses, all the Prophets, though most holy in their times, are dead.
The Patriarchs though they lived long, yet Are long since dead. Salomō though most wise: yet is dead. samson, though most strong, yet he is dead. David, Moses, all the prophets, though most holy in their times, Are dead.
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The estate of the bodie. The originall of the bodie is from the earth. And this consideration tēdeth very aptlie to the illustration folowing after, both in, and by death. Gen. 2.7.
The estate of the body. The original of the body is from the earth. And this consideration tendeth very aptly to the illustration following After, both in, and by death. Gen. 2.7.
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The estate of mans earthly bodie in, and after death. It may be considered in three degrees. 1. It is voyd of sense & motion 2. It is vtterlie defaced. 3. It putrifieth and turneth againe to base earth.
The estate of men earthly body in, and After death. It may be considered in three Degrees. 1. It is void of sense & motion 2. It is utterly defaced. 3. It putrefieth and turns again to base earth.
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The soule of man is immortall ▪ as it is proued by many reasons. And all these make way verie profitably to the description of the estate of the soule folowing after.
The soul of man is immortal ▪ as it is proved by many Reasons. And all these make Way very profitably to the description of the estate of the soul following After.
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A worthie exemplification of all the former doctrine, from the godly couple latelie departed this life, and liuing assuredlie in heauen with the soules of the righteous for euer and euer.
A worthy exemplification of all the former Doctrine, from the godly couple lately departed this life, and living assuredly in heaven with the Souls of the righteous for ever and ever.
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1. They were called by the preaching of the Gospel. 2. They were trulie sanctified by the holie Spirit of God. Many reasons alleadged to prooue their effectuall calling.
1. They were called by the preaching of the Gospel. 2. They were truly sanctified by the holy Spirit of God. Many Reasons alleged to prove their effectual calling.
God graunt vs many such good Maiestrates, euen for the Lord Iesus sake: and blesse these excellent examples to helpe forward so gratious a worke of his & so necessarie for his church. Amen.
God grant us many such good Magistrates, even for the Lord Iesus sake: and bless these excellent Examples to help forward so gracious a work of his & so necessary for his Church. Amen.
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The causes of comfort are resumed & more fully amplified because they are greater and therfore ought to receiue the deeper & more durable impression, chiefly in the heartes of those that are most subiect to passe boundes in mourning.
The Causes of Comfort Are resumed & more Fully amplified Because they Are greater and Therefore ought to receive the Deeper & more durable impression, chiefly in the hearts of those that Are most Subject to pass bounds in mourning.
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And thus a sweete conclusion of a verie sweete, godlie, learned, and fruitfull Sermon. To God be all the praise, honour, & glory: & to vs much benefit & spirituall edificatiō, through his most gratious blessing.
And thus a sweet conclusion of a very sweet, godly, learned, and fruitful Sermon. To God be all the praise, honour, & glory: & to us much benefit & spiritual edification, through his most gracious blessing.
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