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REV. 14. 13. And I heard a voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth;
REV. 14. 13. And I herd a voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth;
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Yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours, and their Works do follow them.
Yea Says the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours, and their Works do follow them.
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THIS is a Triumphant Hymn over Death, the King of Terrors, and the last Enemy of our Nature;
THIS is a Triumphant Hymn over Death, the King of Terrors, and the last Enemy of our Nature;
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and so have all regular Churches understood it;
and so have all regular Churches understood it;
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for they have long used it in their publick Offices, as an expression of the firmness of their Faith,
for they have long used it in their public Offices, as an expression of the firmness of their Faith,
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and the Alacrity of their Hope;
and the Alacrity of their Hope;
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that this Mortal should put on Immortality, and that which is now sown in Corruption shall be raised up in Glory.
that this Mortal should put on Immortality, and that which is now sown in Corruption shall be raised up in Glory.
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And of this we are assured by St. John, beyond the possibility of mistake; I, says he, heard a Voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Blessed are the dead:
And of this we Are assured by Saint John, beyond the possibility of mistake; I, Says he, herd a Voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Blessed Are the dead:
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And this wonderful Sentences which only Heaven could Reveal, was immediately ratified, yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours.
And this wondered Sentences which only Heaven could Reveal, was immediately ratified, yea, Says the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours.
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A Consolation so strong amongst those who first receiv'd it, that of old they seemed Ambitious of a preference in Death,
A Consolation so strong among those who First received it, that of old they seemed Ambitious of a preference in Death,
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and so to rejoyce in the Tribulation as to tempt their Fate, and run too fast to the Crown.
and so to rejoice in the Tribulation as to tempt their Fate, and run too fast to the Crown.
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They knew not the modern Arts to cover Infidelity, or thought it became them to dissemble in the presence of their greatest Foes,
They knew not the modern Arts to cover Infidelity, or Thought it became them to dissemble in the presence of their greatest Foes,
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but gave up their lives unto Death, and rejoyced they were counted worthy to lose them.
but gave up their lives unto Death, and rejoiced they were counted worthy to loose them.
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Hence came those Holy Customs of attending the Dead with Thanksgiveings, of yearly Celebrating the remembrance of Martyrs Agonies, of burying the remains of their Bodies under their Altars, of making the days of their Death Festivals,
Hence Come those Holy Customs of attending the Dead with Thanksgivings, of yearly Celebrating the remembrance of Martyrs Agonies, of burying the remains of their Bodies under their Altars, of making the days of their Death Festivals,
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and the places of their Burial Churches.
and the places of their Burial Churches.
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This was the Practice of an undefiled Christianity, and it often awakened the observation of unbelievers to enquire into the reasons,
This was the Practice of an undefiled Christianity, and it often awakened the observation of unbelievers to inquire into the Reasons,
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why the faithful esteem'd them Blessed whose end seem'd to be without Honour;
why the faithful esteemed them Blessed whose end seemed to be without Honour;
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nay, we often read that this lead them on to Conviction, and so the Blood of Martyrs became the Seed of the Church.
nay, we often read that this led them on to Conviction, and so the Blood of Martyrs became the Seed of the Church.
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As for those who wish these Honours had not been paid to the Saints departed,
As for those who wish these Honours had not been paid to the Saints departed,
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and who refuse to continue them, they do alone by consequence, as wish their Religion had not prevail'd;
and who refuse to continue them, they do alone by consequence, as wish their Religion had not prevailed;
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and as for those dumb Funerals they would introduce in their stead, these express neither Faith nor Hope;
and as for those dumb Funerals they would introduce in their stead, these express neither Faith nor Hope;
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nor is it imaginable what such a stupid Custom can express, but only the Pleasure of Contradiction at parting.
nor is it imaginable what such a stupid Custom can express, but only the Pleasure of Contradiction At parting.
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As to the Sense and Connexion of the Words, they are part of a Prophecy,
As to the Sense and Connexion of the Words, they Are part of a Prophecy,
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so hard to be understood, that it may well excuse all pretence to a strict Interpretation.
so hard to be understood, that it may well excuse all pretence to a strict Interpretation.
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But in general they seem intended for a present Comfort to the Christians of that early Age, who were appointed to bear the weight of the succeeding Persecutions,
But in general they seem intended for a present Comfort to the Christians of that early Age, who were appointed to bear the weight of the succeeding Persecutions,
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and had need of all the Faith and Patience of Saints to support them.
and had need of all the Faith and Patience of Saints to support them.
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The Title at least (c. 1.) only speaks of things that must shortly come to pass,
The Title At least (c. 1.) only speaks of things that must shortly come to pass,
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and so the most antient Writers that best knew the Language of the times, Interpret it.
and so the most ancient Writers that best knew the Language of the times, Interpret it.
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In their Sense the fall of Babylon was that of Heathen Rome, with the Idolatry it supported,
In their Sense the fallen of Babylon was that of Heathen Room, with the Idolatry it supported,
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and the Planting of the Faith of Christ in its place, was making all things New;
and the Planting of the Faith of christ in its place, was making all things New;
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and this is a Sense which it is possible to understand still; but to kill the Witnesses of the Church Universal in the corner of an Island,
and this is a Sense which it is possible to understand still; but to kill the Witnesses of the Church Universal in the corner of an Island,
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or to make Scotland or Genva sit Scenes for all the mighty and surprising Events that are here recorded, this is a Modern and still undigested thought;
or to make Scotland or Genva fit Scenes for all the mighty and surprising Events that Are Here recorded, this is a Modern and still undigested Thought;
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one that seems intended to make Court to Friends, but hath certainly made sport for Enemies.
one that seems intended to make Court to Friends, but hath Certainly made sport for Enemies.
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Whatever is the Design, we are sure of the Event, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord and not in their Sins;
Whatever is the Design, we Are sure of the Event, Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord and not in their Sins;
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and in that Latitude it is a noble Testimony to the certainty of our future Reward. For;
and in that Latitude it is a noble Testimony to the certainty of our future Reward. For;
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1. The distinction is here made that will divide all Mankind for Ever;
1. The distinction is Here made that will divide all Mankind for Ever;
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none are pronounced Blessed except those who die in the Lord, and are Members of his Body;
none Are pronounced Blessed except those who die in the Lord, and Are Members of his Body;
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which is exclusive of all others whatsoever.
which is exclusive of all Others whatsoever.
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It is not a promiscuous blessing that shall fall indifferently upon the Good and the Bad,
It is not a promiscuous blessing that shall fallen indifferently upon the Good and the Bad,
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like that of the Sun or the Rain;
like that of the Sun or the Rain;
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but the Foundation of God standeth sure, he knoweth who are his, and 'tis happy for us he does so,
but the Foundation of God Stands sure, he Knoweth who Are his, and it's happy for us he does so,
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because by this the Righteous are assured that they shall not always be vexed with the filthy Conversation of the Wicked.
Because by this the Righteous Are assured that they shall not always be vexed with the filthy Conversation of the Wicked.
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2. The Sentence is again ratified by the same Divine Authority, and that solemn Repetition is not in vain,
2. The Sentence is again ratified by the same Divine authority, and that solemn Repetition is not in vain,
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for it is the true and proper Foundation of Faith.
for it is the true and proper Foundation of Faith.
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The Voice commands St. John to Write tha strange Proposition, Blessed are the dead for a lasting Memorial,
The Voice commands Saint John to Write tha strange Proposition, Blessed Are the dead for a lasting Memorial,
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and the Answer of the Spirit confirms it, as a Matter so important, that it could not be too often inculcated. And,
and the Answer of the Spirit confirms it, as a Matter so important, that it could not be too often inculcated. And,
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3. The substance of this Answer, namely, our resting from Labour, and having our Works to follow us, suggests the best Method of conceiving what the happiness of another World is;
3. The substance of this Answer, namely, our resting from Labour, and having our Works to follow us, suggests the best Method of conceiving what the happiness of Another World is;
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for so far as our short Conception reaches, a Man can Enjoy no more even in desire,
for so Far as our short Conception reaches, a Man can Enjoy no more even in desire,
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than to rest from the Evil that attends our imperfect State, and to have all his Good to follow him. And,
than to rest from the Evil that attends our imperfect State, and to have all his Good to follow him. And,
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1. We are never to forget unto whom alone the Blessing is confined;
1. We Are never to forget unto whom alone the Blessing is confined;
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for it is at the Peril of our Souls, and of all the dreadful Consequences which attend the loss of them, that we remember the distinction.
for it is At the Peril of our Souls, and of all the dreadful Consequences which attend the loss of them, that we Remember the distinction.
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The Caution perhaps may not seem pertinent to him that considers only how plain it is in Speculation,
The Caution perhaps may not seem pertinent to him that considers only how plain it is in Speculation,
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but there is a continual use of it when reduc'd unto Practice, or the uses of Life.
but there is a continual use of it when reduced unto Practice, or the uses of Life.
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There every Profession of Religion agrees in flattering themselves;
There every Profession of Religion agrees in flattering themselves;
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they Magnifie their Priviledges to the prejudice of their Duty, and generally are much fonder of being thought in the right way than of walking in it;
they Magnify their Privileges to the prejudice of their Duty, and generally Are much fonder of being Thought in the right Way than of walking in it;
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hence we find so severe Guards planted against Heresie, by those who never regard the worst of all,
hence we find so severe Guards planted against Heresy, by those who never regard the worst of all,
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for doubtless no Heresie is so dangerous as to hate to be reformed;
for doubtless no Heresy is so dangerous as to hate to be reformed;
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and hence so many are fond of all Remedies, but that alone which can do them good.
and hence so many Are found of all Remedies, but that alone which can do them good.
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Give me leave then to bring to your remembrance what the nature of every Promise from God is.
Give me leave then to bring to your remembrance what the nature of every Promise from God is.
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It is properly a Covenant, and supposes something due on the part of Man to Entitle us to it;
It is properly a Covenant, and supposes something due on the part of Man to Entitle us to it;
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it is ever made by way of Restipulation, to quicken and not to abate our Industry,
it is ever made by Way of Restipulation, to quicken and not to abate our Industry,
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and consequently there is no inconsistence between the Promise and the Condition.
and consequently there is no inconsistence between the Promise and the Condition.
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Of this there can be no possible doubt where the Condition is express'd, and to shew it must constantly be understood where it is not, we have the Authority of all the Wise and Good who have gone before us;
Of this there can be no possible doubt where the Condition is expressed, and to show it must constantly be understood where it is not, we have the authority of all the Wise and Good who have gone before us;
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for they always understood them conditionally tho' never so absolutely spoken.
for they always understood them conditionally though never so absolutely spoken.
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Jacob for example, was promised directly enough to be made a great Nation of, and bid to return into his Country for that End, Jacob for Exampl, was promised directly enough to be made a great nation of, and bid to return into his Country for that End,
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but this hindred not his appeasing the wrath of Esau with a chargeable Present:
but this hindered not his appeasing the wrath of Esau with a chargeable Present:
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Joshua had his Enemies put into his hands, therefore, says his Story, he came upon them alone suddenly, joshua had his Enemies put into his hands, Therefore, Says his Story, he Come upon them alone suddenly,
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and went up from Gilgal all Night, or marched to surprize them;
and went up from Gilgal all Night, or marched to surprise them;
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David was Anointed King by Samuel, and was acknowledged Successor by Saul himself, and yet he made him Friends of the Elders of Israel, and raised an Army to defend his Person:David was Anointed King by Samuel, and was acknowledged Successor by Saul himself, and yet he made him Friends of the Elders of Israel, and raised an Army to defend his Person:
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And to heap up no more Instances, it was revealed to St. Paul, that God had given him the Lives of all those that sailed in the Ship with him,
And to heap up no more Instances, it was revealed to Saint Paul, that God had given him the Lives of all those that sailed in the Ship with him,
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but he yet took care to keep the Mariners Aboard, and truly affirms, except these abide in the Ship he cannot be saved.
but he yet took care to keep the Mariners Aboard, and truly affirms, except these abide in the Ship he cannot be saved.
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None of all these distrusted the Promise, but they rightly understood it, and he who does not understand it as they did, his Faith is Rashness, and his Trust is Folly;
None of all these distrusted the Promise, but they rightly understood it, and he who does not understand it as they did, his Faith is Rashness, and his Trust is Folly;
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for he depends upon what was never promis'd him.
for he depends upon what was never promised him.
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The Case is too plain for any to doubt but the willfully blind, and such as have a mind to deceive themselves;
The Case is too plain for any to doubt but the wilfully blind, and such as have a mind to deceive themselves;
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all others may see if they please, that there must ever be a reason for our hope,
all Others may see if they please, that there must ever be a reason for our hope,
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and that the Conditions must be first honestly performed before our claim to the Promise commences.
and that the Conditions must be First honestly performed before our claim to the Promise commences.
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But if this great Circumstance be once provided for, then our Faith soon overcomes the World, and all its difficvlties;
But if this great Circumstance be once provided for, then our Faith soon overcomes the World, and all its difficvlties;
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What if no operation in Nature be known to us able to produce such an effect as is a resurrection of dissipated parts? It is not therefore impossible,
What if no operation in Nature be known to us able to produce such an Effect as is a resurrection of dissipated parts? It is not Therefore impossible,
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as Pliny for that reason concludes it, for we are to esteem things possible or impossible by the Power of God.
as pliny for that reason concludes it, for we Are to esteem things possible or impossible by the Power of God.
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What if a thoughtless, unprincipled Pretender to Philosophy says he cannot see the consequence in St. Paul 's Argument, that as in Adam all die,
What if a thoughtless, unprincipled Pretender to Philosophy Says he cannot see the consequence in Saint Paul is Argument, that as in Adam all die,
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so in Christ shall be made alive? Yet I hope wiser Men may, for all Men are virtually in their Representatives,
so in christ shall be made alive? Yet I hope Wiser Men may, for all Men Are virtually in their Representatives,
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and it is altogether as much an Equity to absolve when the price of our Redemption is paid,
and it is altogether as much an Equity to absolve when the price of our Redemption is paid,
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as to hold us in Bondage for want of it.
as to hold us in Bondage for want of it.
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The very discharge of our Surety demonstrates a full satisfaction to be made for the Sins of the World;
The very discharge of our Surety demonstrates a full satisfaction to be made for the Sins of the World;
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for had he been holden of Death, like the rest of Men, we could never have been certain that the Sins for which he suffered were not his own.
for had he been held of Death, like the rest of Men, we could never have been certain that the Sins for which he suffered were not his own.
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If then we are numbred with his Saints we need not suspect our reward; For 2. A Voice from Heaven records the Sentence, and the Spirit immediately confirms it; Blessed are the Dead.
If then we Are numbered with his Saints we need not suspect our reward; For 2. A Voice from Heaven records the Sentence, and the Spirit immediately confirms it; Blessed Are the Dead.
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And happy is it for us that this is the Voice of Heaven, and not the vain boast of one of the Sons of Earth.
And happy is it for us that this is the Voice of Heaven, and not the vain boast of one of the Sons of Earth.
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For us weak Men to call any Blessed, is but to declare our opinion that they are so;
For us weak Men to call any Blessed, is but to declare our opinion that they Are so;
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but with the Word of God is Power, with him it is the same thing to speak and to create.
but with the Word of God is Power, with him it is the same thing to speak and to create.
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He that holds the Keys of Hell and of Death, can with the very same ease say to the Dead, be Blessed,
He that holds the Keys of Hell and of Death, can with the very same ease say to the Dead, be Blessed,
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and it shall be so, as he did in the Beginning, Let there be Light, and it was so.
and it shall be so, as he did in the Beginning, Let there be Light, and it was so.
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And therefore this alone is the true Foundation of a Christian's Faith.
And Therefore this alone is the true Foundation of a Christian's Faith.
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Till Life and Immortality were brought to light through the Gospel, Mankind saw nothing in the Grave but Corruption.
Till Life and Immortality were brought to Light through the Gospel, Mankind saw nothing in the Grave but Corruption.
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Tertullian affirms of the Heathen World, that they denied the Restitution of the Flesh with a general Consent,Tertullian affirms of the Heathen World, that they denied the Restitution of the Flesh with a general Consent,
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and when St. Paul Preached Jesus and the Resurrection at Athens it self, some mocked,
and when Saint Paul Preached jesus and the Resurrection At Athens it self, Some mocked,
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and others took them for a couple of new Gods. And as for those well-meaning triflers in Divinity among our selves, who have the Will and determination of God to support their Faith,
and Others took them for a couple of new God's And as for those well-meaning triflers in Divinity among our selves, who have the Will and determination of God to support their Faith,
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and yet will be foolishly hewing out to themselves Cisterns that will hold no Water, let us but consider to what all their other Arguments for a Resurrection do amount.
and yet will be foolishly hewing out to themselves Cisterns that will hold no Water, let us but Consider to what all their other Arguments for a Resurrection do amount.
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The World, say they, subsists by a constant succession of Resurrections;
The World, say they, subsists by a constant succession of Resurrections;
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day dies into night and rises again into morning, winter is a general Sepulcher, and the Spring opens the Grave to every Plant, the corruption of one Animal is the generation of another;
day die into night and rises again into morning, winter is a general Sepulcher, and the Spring Opens the Grave to every Plant, the corruption of one Animal is the generation of Another;
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and many ignobler Creatures, many of the Beasts of the Field, some of the Fowls of the Air,
and many Ignobler Creatures, many of the Beasts of the Field, Some of the Fowls of the Air,
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and divers plants of the Earth, outlive the Sons of Men. It is not therefore probable that this present life is proportionable to our Composition;
and diverse plants of the Earth, outlive the Sons of Men. It is not Therefore probable that this present life is proportionable to our Composition;
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for the Souls of Men are immortal, and being once Created, receive a subsistence for Eternity;
for the Souls of Men Are immortal, and being once Created, receive a subsistence for Eternity;
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and consequently since the Soul of Man is so soon forced from the Body, and cannot continue with it half the years that other Creatures live, the reason of it must be,
and consequently since the Soul of Man is so soon forced from the Body, and cannot continue with it half the Years that other Creatures live, the reason of it must be,
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because this is not the only Life belonging to us.
Because this is not the only Life belonging to us.
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But yet all this is no more than probable, and what is probable may still admit a doubt;
But yet all this is no more than probable, and what is probable may still admit a doubt;
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it may perhaps entertain, but except we could bring more into the conclusion than was in the premises, it can never force Assent.
it may perhaps entertain, but except we could bring more into the conclusion than was in the premises, it can never force Assent.
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It is also certain, that in this Life there is no just retribution either to the vertues or the vices of Men;
It is also certain, that in this Life there is no just retribution either to the Virtues or the vices of Men;
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the most Righteous are often full of troubles, and one Man sometimes commits such Sins as all the Punishments of this Life cannot equalize.
the most Righteous Are often full of Troubles, and one Man sometime commits such Sins as all the Punishments of this Life cannot equalise.
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Witness the Authors of Assassinations, and Tyrants that have destroyed whole Nations, and extirpated the Servants of God.
Witness the Authors of Assassinations, and Tyrants that have destroyed Whole nations, and extirpated the Servants of God.
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If then they are not here recompensed as they deserve, it is probable they will be hereafter;
If then they Are not Here recompensed as they deserve, it is probable they will be hereafter;
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and if these things were done in the Body, it is fit that be joined also in the Punishment.
and if these things were done in the Body, it is fit that be joined also in the Punishment.
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But all this ascends no higher than to a probability that a full Amends shall be made in another State;
But all this ascends no higher than to a probability that a full Amends shall be made in Another State;
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for it gives us no infallible assurance that it shall be so.
for it gives us no infallible assurance that it shall be so.
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Nay the very Power of God to raise the Dead only proves it possible, but not certain;
Nay the very Power of God to raise the Dead only Proves it possible, but not certain;
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from his Power alone we can only conclude that we may rise, but it is from his Will that we are sure to do so;
from his Power alone we can only conclude that we may rise, but it is from his Will that we Are sure to do so;
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and that intention is only delivered in his Word.
and that intention is only Delivered in his Word.
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It remains therefore that all the true ground of hope is, that so hath God appointed,
It remains Therefore that all the true ground of hope is, that so hath God appointed,
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and so declared in his Word, and hath given assurance of it unto all Men by raising up Jesus Christ.
and so declared in his Word, and hath given assurance of it unto all Men by raising up jesus christ.
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For no Argument is so convincing as a miracle in kind, to see a Man like our selves rise again by a visible experiment;
For no Argument is so convincing as a miracle in kind, to see a Man like our selves rise again by a visible experiment;
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because that which hath been, may be again, and no objection is good against Experience.
Because that which hath been, may be again, and no objection is good against Experience.
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In so weighty a case then as this is, we ought not to build upon any Foundation that will not bear the Superstructure, upon thin airy Speculations which only please the weak, but never satisfie the wise;
In so weighty a case then as this is, we ought not to built upon any Foundation that will not bear the Superstructure, upon thin airy Speculations which only please the weak, but never satisfy the wise;
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our wisdom is to pass on from likelyhoods to full assurances, that we may dare to look Death in the Face,
our Wisdom is to pass on from likelihoods to full assurances, that we may Dare to look Death in the Face,
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and be stedfast and unmovable when we do so.
and be steadfast and unmovable when we do so.
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3. It remains in the last place that we also consider the words as they are a full and adaequate description of our future happiness,
3. It remains in the last place that we also Consider the words as they Are a full and adequate description of our future happiness,
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or at least suggest to us the best method of conceiving it;
or At least suggest to us the best method of conceiving it;
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for to rest from our Labours, and to have our works follow us, seems a division that exhausts the Subject,
for to rest from our Labours, and to have our works follow us, seems a division that exhausts the Subject,
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because, let a Man call what he will his good or his evil, he can wish no more than to enjoy the one,
Because, let a Man call what he will his good or his evil, he can wish no more than to enjoy the one,
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and get rid of the other.
and get rid of the other.
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A rest indeed from Labour is seldom apprehended, except by those who have tasted a bitter Cup;
A rest indeed from Labour is seldom apprehended, except by those who have tasted a bitter Cup;
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and the possession of good with the security of Enjpyment, is but rarely thought of by them that want an Habit of taking care of themselves.
and the possession of good with the security of Enjpyment, is but rarely Thought of by them that want an Habit of taking care of themselves.
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We need not then to wonder if the fools of Fortune are not commonly wise towards God:
We need not then to wonder if the Fools of Fortune Are not commonly wise towards God:
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but he that can either relish a deliverance or a Blessing, will not be troubled with a doubtful Choice, he will reach forth unto the things which are before,
but he that can either relish a deliverance or a Blessing, will not be troubled with a doubtful Choice, he will reach forth unto the things which Are before,
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and forget the things that are behind.
and forget the things that Are behind.
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It is true, what those things are which are before, we cannot comprehend, and if we could they would not be so great.
It is true, what those things Are which Are before, we cannot comprehend, and if we could they would not be so great.
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'Tis in vain to attempt the describing of a Life that is hid, or that World of Spirits which is Invisible.
It's in vain to attempt the describing of a Life that is hid, or that World of Spirits which is Invisible.
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All we Mortals know of the Regions above, and the Joys that are there, is, that they are not like our own;
All we Mortals know of the Regions above, and the Joys that Are there, is, that they Are not like our own;
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and he that pretends to more, must go thither and fetch down the knowledge.
and he that pretends to more, must go thither and fetch down the knowledge.
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And yet that knowledge which is too wonderful for us, is no doubt familiar to that enlightned Soul which looks down and pities our blindness;
And yet that knowledge which is too wondered for us, is no doubt familiar to that enlightened Soul which looks down and pities our blindness;
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I mean that Excellent Person who is gone before unto Glory, and hath left us wretched Mortals to do Honour to her Memory.
I mean that Excellent Person who is gone before unto Glory, and hath left us wretched Mortals to do Honour to her Memory.
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Her Condition is now out of the reach of enquiry, above the Praises and much more above the Flatteries of Men.
Her Condition is now out of the reach of enquiry, above the Praises and much more above the Flatteries of Men.
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Such adulterate Arts are below the Dignity of the Subject, and the place we are in;
Such adulterate Arts Are below the Dignity of the Subject, and the place we Are in;
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may the Darkness cover them, and their sound be no more heard in any Congregation of the Saints.
may the Darkness cover them, and their found be no more herd in any Congregation of the Saints.
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But I hope it will not fall under the Censure, barely to name what it would be on this occasion a Crime to Conceal.
But I hope it will not fallen under the Censure, barely to name what it would be on this occasion a Crime to Conceal.
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Give me leave then to Observe, that the Deceased hath a just Title to all that the Civiliz'd part of the World requires,
Give me leave then to Observe, that the Deceased hath a just Title to all that the Civilized part of the World requires,
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as due to Families of note and extraordinary Merit;
as due to Families of note and extraordinary Merit;
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being of a well known race, not only for its Wealth and Antiquity, but for its Loyalty too.
being of a well known raze, not only for its Wealth and Antiquity, but for its Loyalty too.
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If this honourable Character may still be allowed its barren Praise, inspight of that insolent Faction, who call it a juster thing to have judged their King, than preserved him.
If this honourable Character may still be allowed its barren Praise, inspight of that insolent Faction, who call it a juster thing to have judged their King, than preserved him.
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To which if we add the Piety of her immediate Parents, in forming her tender Years to Virtue,
To which if we add the Piety of her immediate Parents, in forming her tender years to Virtue,
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and generously providing to have the Memory of it Annually propagated; we need not scruple to call her Good and Pious by descent.
and generously providing to have the Memory of it Annually propagated; we need not scruple to call her Good and Pious by descent.
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But she had little need of turning the Atchievements of Ancestors into a property:
But she had little need of turning the Achievements of Ancestors into a property:
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if a Stranger might be allowed to be particular in those Graces in which her self only had a Share.
if a Stranger might be allowed to be particular in those Graces in which her self only had a Share.
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Let it suffice barely to name a natural probity of Temper, a Meek and Candid Behaviour, a remarkable Justice and Charity of Action,
Let it suffice barely to name a natural probity of Temper, a Meek and Candid Behaviour, a remarkable justice and Charity of Actium,
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and above all a sober unaffected Piety;
and above all a Sobrium unaffected Piety;
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which are but a part of her happy Character, and might every one be enlarged opon from an undoubted Testimony, would it not perhaps appear a betraying of Truth into the hands of Flattery.
which Are but a part of her happy Character, and might every one be enlarged opon from an undoubted Testimony, would it not perhaps appear a betraying of Truth into the hands of Flattery.
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All which therefore lessens the wonder that her end was Peace, and a Peace that so filled the Mind,
All which Therefore lessens the wonder that her end was Peace, and a Peace that so filled the Mind,
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as made the beholders judge it a fore-taste of her approaching Felicity. What those joys were, becomes not us to define, for secret things belong to God;
as made the beholders judge it a foretaste of her approaching Felicity. What those Joys were, becomes not us to define, for secret things belong to God;
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but we are to lose no opportunity to think of the things which are commanded us with Reverence.
but we Are to loose no opportunity to think of the things which Are commanded us with reverence.
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Every solemnity of this kind allows us to see how frail and uncertain our own Condition is at anothers Expence,
Every solemnity of this kind allows us to see how frail and uncertain our own Condition is At another's Expense,
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and he that is Wise will ponder these things.
and he that is Wise will ponder these things.
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The most think of another World under a general representment, and as of a thing wherein they have no personal Concern,
The most think of Another World under a general representment, and as of a thing wherein they have no personal Concern,
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but it is for want of numbring their days in this;
but it is for want of numbering their days in this;
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would they wisely retire out of the noise and tumult of the World, to compute how short their days probably are, by how many unforeseen Accidents they may be still shorter,
would they wisely retire out of the noise and tumult of the World, to compute how short their days probably Are, by how many unforeseen Accidents they may be still shorter,
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and that yet upon these uncertain moments of our probation Eternity depends, this would allow us to hope for the great end of the Precept, I mean the applying our Hearts unto Wisdom, to an early Provision for that unknown State, which will soon begin but never have an end.
and that yet upon these uncertain moments of our probation Eternity depends, this would allow us to hope for the great end of the Precept, I mean the applying our Hearts unto Wisdom, to an early Provision for that unknown State, which will soon begin but never have an end.
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For all great considerations and important Resolutions require time to ripen them;
For all great considerations and important Resolutions require time to ripen them;
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a certain degree of retirement to fix the Heart and take Root in it, which our Saviour intends by entring into our Closets;
a certain degree of retirement to fix the Heart and take Root in it, which our Saviour intends by entering into our Closets;
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and on the contrary, a sad experience will not let us be Ignorant, that what is lightly undertaken will be lightly pursued.
and on the contrary, a sad experience will not let us be Ignorant, that what is lightly undertaken will be lightly pursued.
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In particular, we are to turn this bright Example into an Advantage to our selves;
In particular, we Are to turn this bright Exampl into an Advantage to our selves;
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for tho' the vertues it enforces are of the number of those which make least noise in the World,
for though the Virtues it inforces Are of the number of those which make least noise in the World,
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yet they are of most real use.
yet they Are of most real use.
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Men indeed talk most loudly of their Conquerors, and Churches are ever most disturb'd by the heads of Parties and the Authors of Heresies,
Men indeed talk most loudly of their Conquerors, and Churches Are ever most disturbed by the Heads of Parties and the Authors of Heresies,
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but they get least by these glorious Troublers of the Worlds repose of all Mankind besides;
but they get least by these glorious Troublers of the World's repose of all Mankind beside;
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the true supporters of Society, that make life a Blessing, are the humble and contented, who do their own business,
the true supporters of Society, that make life a Blessing, Are the humble and contented, who do their own business,
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and have a just sense of Humane Condition, being full of Mercy and good Fruits.
and have a just sense of Humane Condition, being full of Mercy and good Fruits.
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If then the Fame of these more retired vertues is not so great, yet still it is better;
If then the Fame of these more retired Virtues is not so great, yet still it is better;
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for they leave no marks of their Oppression behind them, nor are they pursued to their Graves by the Tears,
for they leave no marks of their Oppression behind them, nor Are they pursued to their Graves by the Tears,
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if not the Curses of the Miserable.
if not the Curses of the Miserable.
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A greater Fame is indeed scattered into more Mouths, but it is a Trumpet that calls together Enemies as well as Friends;
A greater Fame is indeed scattered into more Mouths, but it is a Trumpet that calls together Enemies as well as Friends;
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a good one is more approved of God and accepted of Men;
a good one is more approved of God and accepted of Men;
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and it ought not to be forgot, tho' the Lesson be taught us by one of the lowest instances of God's Providence, that his Holy Law takes more care for Oxen that tread out the Corn in Peace,
and it ought not to be forgotten, though the lesson be taught us by one of the lowest instances of God's Providence, that his Holy Law Takes more care for Oxen that tread out the Corn in Peace,
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than for the Horse which tramples it down in War.
than for the Horse which tramples it down in War.
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To conclude, we are not to let all remarkable Events pass over our heads without Observation,
To conclude, we Are not to let all remarkable Events pass over our Heads without Observation,
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but are to gain by experience, or else we make no use of our Reason.
but Are to gain by experience, or Else we make no use of our Reason.
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If then we think this our Interest, I hope that only fashionable Argument will make it appear our Duty too.
If then we think this our Interest, I hope that only fashionable Argument will make it appear our Duty too.
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Awake therefore, says St. Paul, thou that Sleepest, and arise from the Dead. Shake off thy Sloth, and behold the Crown which is reached out unto thee;
Awake Therefore, Says Saint Paul, thou that Sleepest, and arise from the Dead. Shake off thy Sloth, and behold the Crown which is reached out unto thee;
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do not abandon the care of thine own Preservation, and shut thine Eyes against the light.
do not abandon the care of thine own Preservation, and shut thine Eyes against the Light.
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In vain dost thou continue among the Graves of Sin, and yet hope to find life among the dead;
In vain dost thou continue among the Graves of since, and yet hope to find life among the dead;
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the works of Darkness will never lead thee to the Light inaccessible; but if thou sowest to the Flesh, thou shalt of the Flesh reap Corruption.
the works of Darkness will never led thee to the Light inaccessible; but if thou sowest to the Flesh, thou shalt of the Flesh reap Corruption.
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Be wise therefore for thy self, O foolish dreamer, and make hast to the Prize;
Be wise Therefore for thy self, Oh foolish dreamer, and make haste to the Prize;
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for all the treasures aabov lie open to the hearts that are there, thou hast but to desire and to enjoy,
for all the treasures aabov lie open to the hearts that Are there, thou hast but to desire and to enjoy,
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and shalt happily find that a Resurrection of the Soul will not fail to make a joyful one of the Body.
and shalt happily find that a Resurrection of the Soul will not fail to make a joyful one of the Body.
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And Blessed and Holy is he that hath his part in the first Resurrection, on such the second Death hath no Power,
And Blessed and Holy is he that hath his part in the First Resurrection, on such the second Death hath no Power,
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but they shall be Priests of God and of Christ. Now to God the Father, &c.
but they shall be Priests of God and of christ. Now to God the Father, etc.
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