A sermon preached at the funeral of M. Anthony Hinton late treasurer of St. Bartholomews Hospital on the 15th of November, 1678, at St. Sepulchres Church / by William Bell.
THis Chapter of the Text is the Account of a Trial, wherein the Judge is Felix; the Plaintiffs are the Jews, and their High Priests; and Tertullus, of Council for them;
THis Chapter of the Text is the Account of a Trial, wherein the Judge is Felix; the Plaintiffs Are the jews, and their High Priests; and Tertullus, of Council for them;
He easily wipes off these aspersions by the evidence of his peaceable behaviour in the Synagogue, and in the City; All his guilt was honouring the Father in honouring the Son, which was the old Religion of the Patriarchs, and Prophets, though by the modern Jews condemned of Novelty, and Heresie: And asserting the Resurrection, which was an Article of the Jewish as well as Christian Creed; which Resurrection because it was to be both of the Just and the Unjust, all his design and endeavour was to make that safe, which was already sure;
He Easily wipes off these Aspersions by the evidence of his peaceable behaviour in the Synagogue, and in the city; All his guilt was honouring the Father in honouring the Son, which was the old Religion of the Patriarchs, and prophets, though by the modern jews condemned of Novelty, and Heresy: And asserting the Resurrection, which was an Article of the Jewish as well as Christian Creed; which Resurrection Because it was to be both of the Just and the Unjust, all his Design and endeavour was to make that safe, which was already sure;
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I shall not suspect your knowledge of the History of this our Apostles life, so as to undertake the proof of the truth of the Assertion in his person, but rather urge you to walk as you have him for an example, and that in the sincerity, universality, constancy,
I shall not suspect your knowledge of the History of this our Apostles life, so as to undertake the proof of the truth of the Assertion in his person, but rather urge you to walk as you have him for an Exampl, and that in the sincerity, universality, constancy,
First, The sincerity of that obedience consists in having a Conscience void of offence, which Conscience is the knowledge we have of our selves, common with others, God, and his holy Angels:
First, The sincerity of that Obedience consists in having a Conscience void of offence, which Conscience is the knowledge we have of our selves, Common with Others, God, and his holy Angels:
Or a concluding Science in a practical Syllogism, whereof Scripture makes the Major Proposition: Whosoever obeys, or obeys not, shall be accordingly saved or damned.
Or a concluding Science in a practical Syllogism, whereof Scripture makes the Major Proposition: Whosoever obeys, or obeys not, shall be accordingly saved or damned.
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and executes too, as being in its own Court, Informer, Judge, and Executioner. And Conscience, as it is well instructed, concludes rightly; or as misinstructed, concludes falsely;
and executes too, as being in its own Court, Informer, Judge, and Executioner. And Conscience, as it is well instructed, concludes rightly; or as misinstructed, concludes falsely;
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But the Conscience here in the Text is a true counterpart of the Divine Law which is its rule, a Zeal according to knowledge, and so to know the will of God, as to do it.
But the Conscience Here in the Text is a true counterpart of the Divine Law which is its Rule, a Zeal according to knowledge, and so to know the will of God, as to do it.
and contempt of the penalty of his Laws, affronting his Omniscience, his Holiness, and his Justice, by saying the God of Jacob sees not, or sees not to regard: And offence toward him is avoided, by firm belief of his Attributes,
and contempt of the penalty of his Laws, affronting his Omniscience, his Holiness, and his justice, by saying the God of Jacob sees not, or sees not to regard: And offence towards him is avoided, by firm belief of his Attributes,
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If Conscience is a Thousand Witnesses, God is more than a Thousand Consciences, whom we must ever set before us, which was the mean he prescribed Abraham to express sincerity, and to attain perfection. Not that our eye-service brings God before us,
If Conscience is a Thousand Witnesses, God is more than a Thousand Consciences, whom we must ever Set before us, which was the mean he prescribed Abraham to express sincerity, and to attain perfection. Not that our eye-service brings God before us,
and every where such a searcher of the heart, and a discerner and Judge of its thoughts, and intents, that with him a lustful look is Adultery, a malicious will is Murder, and a covetous desire Theft.
and every where such a searcher of the heart, and a discerner and Judge of its thoughts, and intents, that with him a lustful look is Adultery, a malicious will is Murder, and a covetous desire Theft.
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He that made the eye shall not he see? He that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he punish? We may escape the Sea and the Viper, yet we have a Nemesis, an avenger within and without us;
He that made the eye shall not he see? He that Teaches man knowledge, shall not he Punish? We may escape the Sea and the Viper, yet we have a Nemesis, an avenger within and without us;
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If one man sin against another, the Judge shall judge him, but if a man sin against the Lord, who shall plead for him? Trespasses may be compromised,
If one man since against Another, the Judge shall judge him, but if a man since against the Lord, who shall plead for him? Trespasses may be compromised,
who yet will be no Umpire in our obstinate and wilful quarrels, but for those alone who endeavour to keep Consciences void of offence toward him, by serving him as without hypocrisie,
who yet will be no Umpire in our obstinate and wilful quarrels, but for those alone who endeavour to keep Consciences void of offence towards him, by serving him as without hypocrisy,
so secondly without partiality too, respecting all his Precepts, not thinking our selves sound, if we are so in any part, where the Leprosie brake out in the forehead, it rendred the whole man unclean. No duty is little where an Infinite God commands;
so secondly without partiality too, respecting all his Precepts, not thinking our selves found, if we Are so in any part, where the Leprosy brake out in the forehead, it rendered the Whole man unclean. No duty is little where an Infinite God commands;
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or by Concupiscence which is Idolatry; he hath not kept a day to the Lord, but to his Lust, who by long Prayers and a Fast hath kill'd and taken possession; hath first made the Widow,
or by Concupiscence which is Idolatry; he hath not kept a day to the Lord, but to his Lust, who by long Prayers and a Fast hath killed and taken possession; hath First made the Widow,
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and then undone her, by devouring her House or her Vineyard. And he hath taken the name of God in vain, who hath born false witness against his Neighbour.
and then undone her, by devouring her House or her Vineyard. And he hath taken the name of God in vain, who hath born false witness against his Neighbour.
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but with their Swords by their sides, received those of their Executioners into their bowels, as an effect not of their Cowardize, but of their Valour;
but with their Swords by their sides, received those of their Executioners into their bowels, as an Effect not of their Cowardice, but of their Valour;
He asserted the right of Caesar by Precept, and Practice, employs his Divinity to attest his Loyalty, and out of the mouth of a Fish sends the Tribute silver to him to whom it was superscribed, and that for himself and Peter, who did not angle for his own profit, laid no claim to the Roman-penny: We ill requite the goodness of God in giving us Kings as Nursing Fathers, when we undermine the Thrones we are by many obligations bound to support.
He asserted the right of Caesar by Precept, and Practice, employs his Divinity to attest his Loyalty, and out of the Mouth of a Fish sends the Tribute silver to him to whom it was superscribed, and that for himself and Peter, who did not angle for his own profit, laid no claim to the Roman-penny: We ill requite the Goodness of God in giving us Kings as Nursing Father's, when we undermine the Thrones we Are by many obligations bound to support.
How much more are we bound to seek the peace of the Land of our Nativity, since they only can prosper that love it? We should not then be like foolish Passengers in a Ship, who rip up the Planks of the Vessel, wherein they are embarked, to build their own Cabins.
How much more Are we bound to seek the peace of the Land of our Nativity, since they only can prosper that love it? We should not then be like foolish Passengers in a Ship, who rip up the Planks of the Vessel, wherein they Are embarked, to built their own Cabins.
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and that with remorse, and calls it his sin, though his sin of Ignorance: While our hearts never smite us for the wounds we give the Royal Robe, by the ill language we speak,
and that with remorse, and calls it his since, though his since of Ignorance: While our hearts never smite us for the wounds we give the Royal Robe, by the ill language we speak,
and love to one another, that since God hath given us Judges, as at the first, and Counsellours as at the beginning, it may appear that with our Government we have a restauration of our Loyalty too.
and love to one Another, that since God hath given us Judges, as At the First, and Counsellors as At the beginning, it may appear that with our Government we have a restauration of our Loyalty too.
lest he should buy repentance too dear, and by such an act of Injustice turn his bread into gravel: And he is an Israelite indeed who is thus without guile, such a Nathanael who is come home to Christ, one of whose Laws it is, that whatsoever we would that men should do unto us, we should do so unto them.
lest he should buy Repentance too dear, and by such an act of Injustice turn his bred into gravel: And he is an Israelite indeed who is thus without guile, such a Nathanael who is come home to christ, one of whose Laws it is, that whatsoever we would that men should do unto us, we should do so unto them.
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Let us not suffer Sin to rest upon them, but rebuke them with a spirit of meekness, and instruct them with a spirit of wisdom, as men of feeding lips and healing tongues.
Let us not suffer since to rest upon them, but rebuke them with a Spirit of meekness, and instruct them with a Spirit of Wisdom, as men of feeding lips and healing tongues.
St. Paul, who very well knew that neither Circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, circumcised Timothy to comply with the Jews, but would not circumcise Titus, that he might gratifie the Gentiles. It is an unchristian use of our Christian liberty to offend the Magistrate in forbearing what we may do,
Saint Paul, who very well knew that neither Circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, circumcised Timothy to comply with the jews, but would not circumcise Titus, that he might gratify the Gentiles. It is an unchristian use of our Christian liberty to offend the Magistrate in forbearing what we may do,
This caused the three Children to chuse affliction rather than sin, and to deem a Furnace seven times heated cooler than Hell. But (God be thanked) this is not our case,
This caused the three Children to choose affliction rather than since, and to deem a Furnace seven times heated cooler than Hell. But (God be thanked) this is not our case,
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And are so far from suffering for righteousness sake, that we are not so much as buffeted for our faults: But can break the Laws pretendedly with as good a Conscience as others can really keep them.
And Are so Far from suffering for righteousness sake, that we Are not so much as buffeted for our Faults: But can break the Laws pretendedly with as good a Conscience as Others can really keep them.
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For though Loyalty is no more founded in Grace than Dominion is, a Nero must be obeyed as well as a Constantine; and there may be as good Subjects in Turky, as in England, if not better;
For though Loyalty is no more founded in Grace than Dominion is, a Nero must be obeyed as well as a Constantine; and there may be as good Subject's in Turky, as in England, if not better;
Christ will not be righteousness to them who will have none of their own. His Kingdom consists not in Carnal Wisdom, or weapons, but in Love, Joy, and Peace;
christ will not be righteousness to them who will have none of their own. His Kingdom consists not in Carnal Wisdom, or weapons, but in Love, Joy, and Peace;
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We are to be chaste with Joseph, in the Palace, as well as the Prison; within the Curtains of our bed, as those of the Tabernacle. To be sober among the Vines,
We Are to be chaste with Joseph, in the Palace, as well as the Prison; within the Curtains of our Bed, as those of the Tabernacle. To be Sobrium among the Vines,
as well as when it gratifies the flesh-hook: Can be devout at Mesech and Kedar, as in the goings, and solemn Procession of the Sanctuary. Good Barzillai was as faithful a Subject to David, when hunted on the Mountains, as when he went to be Crown'd at Hebron.
as well as when it gratifies the Fleshhook: Can be devout At Mesech and Kedar, as in the goings, and solemn Procession of the Sanctuary. Good Barzillai was as faithful a Subject to David, when hunted on the Mountains, as when he went to be Crowned At Hebron.
not trampling on a Prostrate, whether Friend, or Enemy, but is equally prompt to do good, and to forgive evil. Pure and undefiled Religion, (the Religion of a Conscience so qualified too) visits the Fatherless and the Widow, with a visit like that of Christ, visits to redeem, and as the same Christ too, keeps it self unspotted of the world.
not trampling on a Prostrate, whither Friend, or Enemy, but is equally prompt to do good, and to forgive evil. Pure and undefiled Religion, (the Religion of a Conscience so qualified too) visits the Fatherless and the Widow, with a visit like that of christ, visits to Redeem, and as the same christ too, keeps it self unspotted of the world.
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Fourthly, and lastly, The whole employ of a good Conscience, as wherein it doth exercise it self, (as the word signifies) prepares for the Combat, bends all its wit and force to it; is
Fourthly, and lastly, The Whole employ of a good Conscience, as wherein it does exercise it self, (as the word signifies) prepares for the Combat, bends all its wit and force to it; is
not a speaking great things, but living them.. And though God sometimes takes the will for the deed, it is there only where there is no ability to perform:
not a speaking great things, but living them.. And though God sometime Takes the will for the deed, it is there only where there is no ability to perform:
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Two Talents improved to four have in Heaven a proportionable reward, with the five that were made ten: But the lazy Well-willers Talent that rusted in the Napkin had that rust as a swift witness against him, before that God who expects his own with usury. We have the knowledge of his Commandments, and they are not grievous. The Dictates of his Spirit, the Assistances of our own Consciences, the Examples of his Son and Servants, the Encouragement of all his Promises, which makes our service as profitable as it is reasonable: And if herewith we faithfully do what we can, he will mercifully accept of what we do.
Two Talents improved to four have in Heaven a proportionable reward, with the five that were made ten: But the lazy Well-willers Talon that rusted in the Napkin had that rust as a swift witness against him, before that God who expects his own with Usury. We have the knowledge of his commandments, and they Are not grievous. The Dictates of his Spirit, the Assistances of our own Consciences, the Examples of his Son and Servants, the Encouragement of all his Promises, which makes our service as profitable as it is reasonable: And if herewith we faithfully do what we can, he will mercifully accept of what we do.
and that light is, in the essentials of Religion, the Word of God, and we are not to vary from the Pattern in the Mount. To the Law and to the Testimony, if they speak not according to this, it is because there is no truth in them.
and that Light is, in the essentials of Religion, the Word of God, and we Are not to vary from the Pattern in the Mount. To the Law and to the Testimony, if they speak not according to this, it is Because there is no truth in them.
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Our obedience in worshipping God by Prayer, and Praise, by hearing, and receiving his Sacraments, revering his Name, avoiding Polytheism, Atheism, Idolatry, Blasphemy, honouring our Superiours, not invading the Life, Chastity, Estate, or Reputation of our Neighbour:
Our Obedience in worshipping God by Prayer, and Praise, by hearing, and receiving his Sacraments, revering his Name, avoiding Polytheism, Atheism, Idolatry, Blasphemy, honouring our Superiors, not invading the Life, Chastity, Estate, or Reputation of our Neighbour:
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Which Laws are a Moral and perpetual rule to all our Intentions, Expressions, and Actions, and with these neither men nor our own Consciences can dispense:
Which Laws Are a Moral and perpetual Rule to all our Intentions, Expressions, and Actions, and with these neither men nor our own Consciences can dispense:
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The Law of the Land, where it speaks, is the common Conscience which ought to guide us in all things that are not apparently opposite to the Divine Law.
The Law of the Land, where it speaks, is the Common Conscience which ought to guide us in all things that Are not apparently opposite to the Divine Law.
The Church is a Vineyard, and is in the State, as in it's Fence, without which it would not be long a Vineyard. Israel was Loammi, that is, not a People, when without the true God, a teaching Priest,
The Church is a Vineyard, and is in the State, as in it's Fence, without which it would not be long a Vineyard. Israel was Loammi, that is, not a People, when without the true God, a teaching Priest,
In pursuance of which, let us not dispute her Wisdom, or her Authority in confining our practice in what makes for Decency, or Order, whereof she is certainly a more competent Judge than her Children:
In pursuance of which, let us not dispute her Wisdom, or her authority in confining our practice in what makes for Decency, or Order, whereof she is Certainly a more competent Judge than her Children:
The Primitive Christians when confined to a few things made necessary by the Precept, and not so in themselves, such as abstinence from things strangled, and from bloud, are said to rejoice for the Consolation. And so did our Ancestors when reform'd from that Worship which was become all husk, and shell, and rind;
The Primitive Christians when confined to a few things made necessary by the Precept, and not so in themselves, such as abstinence from things strangled, and from blood, Are said to rejoice for the Consolation. And so did our Ancestors when reformed from that Worship which was become all husk, and shell, and rind;
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And here, were the Orator as good as the Cause, I should hope, with as much success as willingness, to plead for the Church of England, whose Doctrine and Discipline are a perfect Comment on this Text, a giving to God and Caesar their due;
And Here, were the Orator as good as the Cause, I should hope, with as much success as willingness, to plead for the Church of England, whose Doctrine and Discipline Are a perfect Comment on this Text, a giving to God and Caesar their due;
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And therefore teaching us that no man can by Masses, Oblations, Pilgrimages, or works of Supererogation redeem his Brother, or pay to God a ransom for him.
And Therefore teaching us that no man can by Masses, Oblations, Pilgrimages, or works of Supererogation Redeem his Brother, or pay to God a ransom for him.
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And therefore we look on Heaven not as wages, but as gift, yet are careful to maintain good works, as necessary to salvation, which is that Penny that is paid to none but those that labour: But when we have sow'd in righteousness, we hope to reap in mercy. We own but one Mediator between God and us;
And Therefore we look on Heaven not as wages, but as gift, yet Are careful to maintain good works, as necessary to salvation, which is that Penny that is paid to none but those that labour: But when we have sowed in righteousness, we hope to reap in mercy. We own but one Mediator between God and us;
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And therefore as we adore not what is left of the Saints here, so we sue not to what is ascended of them on high. Nor dare we give that worship to a dead Barnabas and Paul, which they refused when living.
And Therefore as we adore not what is left of the Saints Here, so we sue not to what is ascended of them on high. Nor Dare we give that worship to a dead Barnabas and Paul, which they refused when living.
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How can we call on them in whom we have not believed? We dare not vacate the Prophetical Office of Christ, by teaching for Doctrines the Commandments of men.
How can we call on them in whom we have not believed? We Dare not vacate the Prophetical Office of christ, by teaching for Doctrines the commandments of men.
and as at it we offer up our selves to him once offered up for us in the Christian Sacrifices of a broken heart, a thankful tongue, a charitable hand, and an holy life.
and as At it we offer up our selves to him once offered up for us in the Christian Sacrifices of a broken heart, a thankful tongue, a charitable hand, and an holy life.
And without the pouring out of the heart, the pouring out of words, extempore, or premeditated, is but the sacrifice of fools, and that whether a Pharisee lengthen, or Beads number it.
And without the pouring out of the heart, the pouring out of words, extempore, or premeditated, is but the sacrifice of Fools, and that whither a Pharisee lengthen, or Beads number it.
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And as our Church is conscienciously careful to avoid all offence toward God, so is she no less toward men. And although ground between the two Milstones of the Papist, censuring her as Schismatical,
And as our Church is conscientiously careful to avoid all offence towards God, so is she no less towards men. And although ground between the two Millstones of the Papist, censuring her as Schismatical,
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Not affecting the title of cursed Cham, as he who will be called a servant of servants, yet like servants on horse-back bring Princes to his foot, and exalts himself above all that are called Gods. And if any pretending Protestants among us have done otherwise, they went out from us because they were not of us.
Not affecting the title of cursed Cham, as he who will be called a servant of Servants, yet like Servants on horseback bring Princes to his foot, and exalts himself above all that Are called God's And if any pretending Protestants among us have done otherwise, they went out from us Because they were not of us.
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If any thing be amiss, we expect the amendment from those Powers that did at first orderly and authoritatively reform us, whose Supremacy in all Causes Civil and Ecclesiastical we humbly recognize,
If any thing be amiss, we expect the amendment from those Powers that did At First orderly and authoritatively reform us, whose Supremacy in all Causes Civil and Ecclesiastical we humbly recognise,
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We are so taught by her the tremendous mysteries of Predestination, and Election, as to steer evenly between the two equally dangerous rocks of Presumption and Despair.
We Are so taught by her the tremendous Mysteres of Predestination, and Election, as to steer evenly between the two equally dangerous Rocks of Presumption and Despair.
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and the better half of our senses by the incredible Doctrine of Transubstantiation, that pregnant Mother of Errors, that would perswade us that is flesh, which we see, taste, and feel is a Wafer.
and the better half of our Senses by the incredible Doctrine of Transubstantiation, that pregnant Mother of Errors, that would persuade us that is Flesh, which we see, taste, and feel is a Wafer.
though we proceed not to a preserving, enshrining, procession with, and adoration of the Host, or any other elevation, but that of the lifting up of our hearts.
though we proceed not to a preserving, enshrining, procession with, and adoration of the Host, or any other elevation, but that of the lifting up of our hearts.
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And so let us ever lift them up in thankfulness to that God, who hath called us out of darkness into his marvelous light, in a Church and under a Government old as Christianity it self, whose gray hairs are its Crown, as found in a way of righteousness.
And so let us ever lift them up in thankfulness to that God, who hath called us out of darkness into his marvelous Light, in a Church and under a Government old as Christianity it self, whose grey hairs Are its Crown, as found in a Way of righteousness.
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equally abhorring Sacriledge and Apostacy: Who by no Arts or force could be brought to subject her to parity or poverty, to gratifie those who would have her go as naked out of the world, as she came into it. He took care not to have his nest fired by a coal snatched from God's Altar, earnestly praying that neither he,
equally abhorring Sacrilege and Apostasy: Who by no Arts or force could be brought to Subject her to parity or poverty, to gratify those who would have her go as naked out of the world, as she Come into it. He took care not to have his nest fired by a coal snatched from God's Altar, earnestly praying that neither he,
He was content to exchange a Crown of Gold for a Crown of Thorns, and for which he now wears a Crown of Glory. And may that Religion which such a Saviour founded in,
He was content to exchange a Crown of Gold for a Crown of Thorns, and for which he now wears a Crown of Glory. And may that Religion which such a Saviour founded in,
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But what is here most proper to consider him in, is his better Profession, that of a Christian, that of a Protestant: And herein he was a steady Professor, too well ballasted to be carried about by every (by any) wind of Doctrine, whether it blew from Rome, or Geneva. He lived to see Religion in its splendour,
But what is Here most proper to Consider him in, is his better Profession, that of a Christian, that of a Protestant: And herein he was a steady Professor, too well ballasted to be carried about by every (by any) wind of Doctrine, whither it blew from Room, or Geneva. He lived to see Religion in its splendour,
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and there frequently dealt out her bread of life in the Word and Sacrament, by many of her Fathers to many of her Children. There afflicted Loyalty had wherewithal to content it, for it had food, and raiment from thence.
and there frequently dealt out her bred of life in the Word and Sacrament, by many of her Father's to many of her Children. There afflicted Loyalty had wherewithal to content it, for it had food, and raiment from thence.
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And how open was his hand to repair this Church, when no longer his Church? So that should I be silent, the stone in the wall, and the beam out of the timber would charge me with ingratitude:
And how open was his hand to repair this Church, when no longer his Church? So that should I be silent, the stone in the wall, and the beam out of the timber would charge me with ingratitude:
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His behaviour in the Royal Society of Apothecaries (for King James who made them a Company used to call them his Society ) was such as gained him the applause and affections of all.
His behaviour in the Royal Society of Apothecaries (for King James who made them a Company used to call them his Society) was such as gained him the applause and affections of all.
He was very Instrumental to rear them, out of their ashes, who is now dropp'd into his own, only with this difference, that he expects what they enjoy, to have his later state made better than his former.
He was very Instrumental to rear them, out of their Ashes, who is now dropped into his own, only with this difference, that he expects what they enjoy, to have his later state made better than his former.
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Hither the unanimous votes of the Governours, the panting desires of the Sick and Lame, with the importunate Letters of the ever Venerable Mr. Mills his Predecessor invited him.
Hither the unanimous votes of the Governors, the panting Desires of the Sick and Lame, with the importunate Letters of the ever Venerable Mr. Mills his Predecessor invited him.
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For, give me leave to tell you, that had it not been for his and some others endeavours sixteen years ago in my behalf, I had not been now here, to give him this just testimony of my gratitude to his memory.
For, give me leave to tell you, that had it not been for his and Some Others endeavours sixteen Years ago in my behalf, I had not been now Here, to give him this just testimony of my gratitude to his memory.
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And now farewel Pious Christian, Loyal Subject, Faithful Friend, Just Steward, and Good Samarican: yet we take no entire leave of thee, we take no leave of thy memory, that of the Just is ever blessed.
And now farewell Pious Christian, Loyal Subject, Faithful Friend, Just Steward, and Good Samarican: yet we take no entire leave of thee, we take no leave of thy memory, that of the Just is ever blessed.
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Christ shall change our vile bodies together, with thine, and make them like to his own most glorious body, according to that mighty working whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.
christ shall change our vile bodies together, with thine, and make them like to his own most glorious body, according to that mighty working whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.
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