A sermon preached at the funeral of Thomas Shadwell, Esq. late Poet-Laureat, and Historiographer-Royal, who was interred at Chelsea, November 24, 1692 by Nicholas Brady ...

Brady, Nicholas, 1659-1726
Publisher: Printed for James Knapton
Place of Publication: London sic
Publication Year: 1693
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A29157 ESTC ID: R19587 STC ID: B4176
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Revelation XIV, 13; Funeral sermons; Sermons, English -- 17th century; Shadwell, Thomas, 1642?-1692;
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0 REV. XIV. and part of Verse 13. Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord. The whole Verse runs thus: REV. XIV. and part of Verse 13. Blessed Are the dead, which die in the Lord. The Whole Verse runs thus: np1. np1. cc n1 pp-f n1 crd vvn vbr dt j, r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1. dt j-jn n1 vvz av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 4
1 And I heard a voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth, And I herd a voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth, cc pns11 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp pno11, vvb, vvn vbr dt j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
2 yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labour, and their Works do follow them. yea, Says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labour, and their Works do follow them. uh, vvz dt n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1, cc po32 vvz vdb vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 4
3 IS Death then a Blessing? Is that King of Terrours an Object of Desire? Is the common Aversion of human Nature a thing fit to be courted and embraced? Can the first Curse of God upon Sin and Disobedience become a just Matter of Interest and Advantage? Is Blessedness the Companion of Rottenness and Corruption? And does it dwell so meanly and reti•edly? How much mistaken then are the Generality of Mankind, who seek for it in the noisy Tumults of a busie Court, amongst a glittering Collection of Gold and Jewels, in the divertive Society of the Witty, and the Beautiful; IS Death then a Blessing? Is that King of Terrors an Object of Desire? Is the Common Aversion of human Nature a thing fit to be courted and embraced? Can the First Curse of God upon since and Disobedience become a just Matter of Interest and Advantage? Is Blessedness the Companion of Rottenness and Corruption? And does it dwell so meanly and reti•edly? How much mistaken then Are the Generality of Mankind, who seek for it in the noisy Tumults of a busy Court, among a glittering Collection of Gold and Jewels, in the divertive Society of the Witty, and the Beautiful; vbz n1 cs dt n1? vbz d n1 pp-f n2 dt n1 pp-f n1? vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n1 dt n1 j pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn? vmb dt ord n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1? vbz n1 dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1? cc vdz pn31 vvi av av-j cc av-j? c-crq av-d vvn cs vbr dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvb p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n1 cc n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j, cc dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 4
4 when it is only to be found within the silent Chambers of the Grave, amongst a ruinous Heap of Dust and Ashes, with mouldring Bones, and putrifying Carcases. when it is only to be found within the silent Chambers of the Grave, among a ruinous Heap of Dust and Ashes, with mouldering Bones, and Putrifying Carcases. c-crq pn31 vbz av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n2, p-acp j-vvg n2, cc vvg n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 4
5 This is a Paradox so strange, and so surprizing, so hard to Flesh and Blood, This is a Paradox so strange, and so surprising, so hard to Flesh and Blood, d vbz dt n1 av j, cc av vvg, av av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 4
6 so contrary to the Notions which are generally entertained, and so seemingly contradictory in its self; so contrary to the Notions which Are generally entertained, and so seemingly contradictory in its self; av j-jn p-acp dt n2 r-crq vbr av-j vvn, cc av av-vvg n1 p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 4
7 that it needed no less than a Divine Authority to usher it in, and a Celestial Herald to Proclaim and Recommend it, And I heard a voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead. that it needed no less than a Divine authority to usher it in, and a Celestial Herald to Proclaim and Recommend it, And I herd a voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed Are the dead. cst pn31 vvd dx dc cs dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp, cc dt j n1 p-acp vvb cc vvb pn31, cc pns11 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp pno11, vvb, vvn vbr dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 4
8 But is there no Distinction in the Grave? no sort of Difference between the Godly and the Wicked? Is Blessedness the common and indifferent Lot of both? In vain then do we wish or endeavour to die the Death of the Righteous, But is there no Distinction in the Grave? no sort of Difference between the Godly and the Wicked? Is Blessedness the Common and indifferent Lot of both? In vain then do we wish or endeavour to die the Death of the Righteous, cc-acp vbz pc-acp dx n1 p-acp dt j? dx n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j cc dt j? vbz n1 dt j cc j n1 pp-f d? p-acp j av vdb pns12 vvi cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
9 and to have our latter end like his: and to have our latter end like his: cc pc-acp vhi po12 d n1 av-j po31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
10 Death will most certainly arrive, and if this Supposition be true, Blessedness will as certainly attend it; Death will most Certainly arrive, and if this Supposition be true, Blessedness will as Certainly attend it; n1 vmb av-ds av-j vvi, cc cs d n1 vbi j, n1 vmb a-acp av-j vvi pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
11 and the foolish Epicure may be justified in his Saying, Let us eat and drink, for to morrow we die. and the foolish Epicure may be justified in his Saying, Let us eat and drink, for to morrow we die. cc dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 vvg, vvb pno12 vvi cc vvi, c-acp p-acp n1 pns12 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
12 This is an Opinion too loose to be admitted, and draws after it a Train of Consequences too fatal to be allowed; This is an Opinion too lose to be admitted, and draws After it a Train of Consequences too fatal to be allowed; d vbz dt n1 av j pc-acp vbi vvn, cc vvz p-acp pn31 dt n1 pp-f n2 av j pc-acp vbi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
13 and therefore we find a necessary Condition specified and annexed, by which the Dead must be qualified for Blessedness; and Therefore we find a necessary Condition specified and annexed, by which the Dead must be qualified for Blessedness; cc av pns12 vvb dt j n1 vvn cc vvn, p-acp r-crq dt j vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
14 Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. To die in the Lord, is to die in his Fear, and in his Favour; Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord. To die in the Lord, is to die in his fear, and in his Favour; vvn vbr dt j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1. p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1, vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 4
15 to die with the Testimony of a good Conscience, in relation to ones self, and with a well grounded Confidence in respect of God; to die with the Testimony of a good Conscience, in Relation to ones self, and with a well grounded Confidence in respect of God; pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp pi2 n1, cc p-acp dt av j-vvn n1 p-acp n1 pp-f np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
16 to have the happy Entertainment, when he casts his Eyes backwards, of a well-spent Life; and the comfortable Prospect, when he looks forwards, of a Blessed Immortality; to have the happy Entertainment, when he Cast his Eyes backwards, of a well-spent Life; and the comfortable Prospect, when he looks forward, of a Blessed Immortality; pc-acp vhi dt j n1, c-crq pns31 vvz po31 n2 av-j, pp-f dt j n1; cc dt j n1, c-crq pns31 vvz av-j, pp-f dt j-vvn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
17 to have those Words continually ringing in his dying Ears, of Well done, good and faithful servant, as a due Character of his Life past, and enter thou into the joy of thy Lord, as a happy Draught of that which is to come; to have those Words continually ringing in his dying Ears, of Well done, good and faithful servant, as a due Character of his Life past, and enter thou into the joy of thy Lord, as a happy Draught of that which is to come; pc-acp vhi d n2 av-j vvg p-acp po31 j-vvg n2, pp-f av vdn, j cc j n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1 j, cc vvb pns21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
18 to fall asleep, as it were, in the Arms of his Redeemer; and to be lulled to his long Repose in the Embraces of his Saviour; to fallen asleep, as it were, in the Arms of his Redeemer; and to be lulled to his long Repose in the Embraces of his Saviour; pc-acp vvi j, c-acp pn31 vbdr, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 j vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
19 to lay down his Life with a certain Assurance of taking it up again, as knowing that it is hid with Christ in God; to lay down his Life with a certain Assurance of taking it up again, as knowing that it is hid with christ in God; pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg pn31 a-acp av, c-acp vvg cst pn31 vbz vvn p-acp np1 p-acp np1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
20 to go out of this World with a firm Persuasion of entring into a better; to go out of this World with a firm Persuasion of entering into a better; pc-acp vvi av pp-f d n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vvg p-acp dt jc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
21 to have a lively Faith within a dying Body, and a Hope that flourishes under the Decays of Nature; to have a lively Faith within a dying Body, and a Hope that flourishes under the Decays of Nature; pc-acp vhi dt j n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, cc dt n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
22 to have an intire Resignation to the Divine Will, and to put his Death as well as Life into the Hands of God. to have an entire Resignation to the Divine Will, and to put his Death as well as Life into the Hands of God. pc-acp vhi dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 c-acp av c-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
23 This is the full and persect meaning of that short, but comprehensive Expression, To die in the Lord: This is the full and persect meaning of that short, but comprehensive Expression, To die in the Lord: d vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f cst j, cc-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
24 and since we find Blessedness annexed to that Condition, it should forcibly engage us to endeavour its Attainment. Blested, &c. In my following Discourse therefore upon this Solemn Occasion, I shall insist upon these two Particulars. and since we find Blessedness annexed to that Condition, it should forcibly engage us to endeavour its Attainment. Blessed, etc. In my following Discourse Therefore upon this Solemn Occasion, I shall insist upon these two Particulars. cc c-acp pns12 vvb n1 vvn p-acp d n1, pn31 vmd av-j vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi po31 n1. vvd, av p-acp po11 j-vvg n1 av p-acp d j n1, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d crd n2-j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 4
25 First, I shall lay down the proper Method which we ought to make use of, in order to attain to the happy Condition, of dying in the Lord. First, I shall lay down the proper Method which we ought to make use of, in order to attain to the happy Condition, of dying in the Lord. ord, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 4
26 Secondly, I shall prove the thing affirmed in my Text, that Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Secondly, I shall prove the thing affirmed in my Text, that Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord. ord, pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 vvd p-acp po11 n1, cst vvn vbr dt j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 4
27 First then, I shall lay down the proper Method which we ought to make use of, in order to attain to the happy Condition, of dying in the Lord. First then, I shall lay down the proper Method which we ought to make use of, in order to attain to the happy Condition, of dying in the Lord. ord av, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 4
28 1. To die in the Lord, is a thing so valueable in it self, and attended with Circumstances so precious and considerable, that we cannot suppose its Purchase to be easie; 1. To die in the Lord, is a thing so valueable in it self, and attended with circumstances so precious and considerable, that we cannot suppose its Purchase to be easy; crd p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1, vbz dt n1 av j p-acp pn31 n1, cc vvd p-acp n2 av j cc j, cst pns12 vmbx vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vbi j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
29 but must allow the Price of such a Blessing to bear some Proportion to the Greatness of its Advantages. but must allow the Price of such a Blessing to bear Some Proportion to the Greatness of its Advantages. cc-acp vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
30 We cannot therefore promise our selves with any manner of security, that it shall be the Reward of a few sick Prayers, or a Death-bed Repentance; We cannot Therefore promise our selves with any manner of security, that it shall be the Reward of a few sick Prayers, or a Deathbed Repentance; pns12 vmbx av vvi po12 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt d j n2, cc dt n1 np1-n; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
31 they who would be certain of dying in the Lord, must stedfastly resolve to live in him; they who would be certain of dying in the Lord, must steadfastly resolve to live in him; pns32 r-crq vmd vbi j pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1, vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
32 and that whole Life is happily laid out, by which we are assured of so blessed a Conclusion: and that Whole Life is happily laid out, by which we Are assured of so blessed a Conclusion: cc d j-jn n1 vbz av-j vvn av, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn pp-f av vvn dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
33 Some perhaps may flatter themselves, that a happy End is not inconsistent with a wicked Life; some perhaps may flatter themselves, that a happy End is not inconsistent with a wicked Life; d av vmb vvi px32, cst dt j vvb vbz xx j p-acp dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
34 that the Mercy of God will work out their Salvation, even in their own despight; that they may enjoy the World here, and Heaven hereafter; that the Mercy of God will work out their Salvation, even in their own despite; that they may enjoy the World Here, and Heaven hereafter; cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi av po32 n1, av p-acp po32 d n1; cst pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 av, cc n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
35 that they may live to the Flesh, and yet die in the Lord: But let us not thus deceive our own Souls, God is not thus mocked; that they may live to the Flesh, and yet die in the Lord: But let us not thus deceive our own Souls, God is not thus mocked; cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, cc av vvb p-acp dt n1: cc-acp vvb pno12 xx av vvi po12 d n2, np1 vbz xx av vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
36 his Mercy is truly infinite, but so are also his Justice and his Truth; nor will he so far be swayed by that, tho his beloved his darling Attribute, his Mercy is truly infinite, but so Are also his justice and his Truth; nor will he so Far be swayed by that, though his Beloved his darling Attribute, po31 n1 vbz av-j j, cc-acp av vbr av po31 n1 cc po31 n1; ccx vmb pns31 av av-j vbi vvn p-acp d, cs po31 j-vvn po31 j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
37 as to forfeit or forego the other two; as to forfeit or forego the other two; c-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j-jn crd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
38 there must be some satisfaction made to these, before we can enjoy the Refreshings of the former; there must be Some satisfaction made to these, before we can enjoy the Refreshings of the former; a-acp vmb vbi d n1 vvn p-acp d, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi dt n2-vvg pp-f dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
39 otherwise, this God of Mercy will laugh at our Calamities, and mock when our Fear comes. otherwise, this God of Mercy will laugh At our Calamities, and mock when our fear comes. av, d n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2, cc vvb c-crq po12 n1 vvz. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
40 He, who totally applies himself to the Enjoyments of this Life, and manages his time as if there were no other, can never expect any Comfort or Satisfaction, He, who totally Applies himself to the Enjoyments of this Life, and manages his time as if there were no other, can never expect any Comfort or Satisfaction, pns31, r-crq av-j vvz px31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc vvz po31 n1 c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx n-jn, vmb av-x vvi d n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
41 when he is entring upon a State that he so little thought of: when he is entering upon a State that he so little Thought of: c-crq pns31 vbz vvg p-acp dt n1 cst pns31 av av-j vvn pp-f: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
42 he is tied and wedded to the things of this World, and it is a tearing him from all that he values or esteems, to bring him to that Passage which leads into another. he is tied and wedded to the things of this World, and it is a tearing him from all that he value's or esteems, to bring him to that Passage which leads into Another. pns31 vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc pn31 vbz dt vvg pno31 p-acp d cst pns31 vvz cc vvz, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n1 r-crq vvz p-acp j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
43 To such a Man Death comes arrayed with all his Pomp of Terrour; To such a Man Death comes arrayed with all his Pomp of Terror; p-acp d dt n1 n1 vvz vvn p-acp d po31 n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
44 if he looks upon that World which he is about to take leave of, he finds that he is parting with his dearest Companion, the delight of all his Senses, if he looks upon that World which he is about to take leave of, he finds that he is parting with his dearest Companion, the delight of all his Senses, cs pns31 vvz p-acp d n1 r-crq pns31 vbz p-acp pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f, pns31 vvz cst pns31 vbz vvg p-acp po31 js-jn n1, dt n1 pp-f d po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
45 and the Comfort of his Soul: and the Comfort of his Soul: cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
46 if he looks upon that World which he is about to go into, he has made no Acquaintances there, secured no Interests, engaged no Friendships, to render his future Abode delightful and agreeable: if he looks upon that World which he is about to go into, he has made no Acquaintances there, secured no Interests, engaged no Friendships, to render his future Abided delightful and agreeable: cs pns31 vvz p-acp d n1 r-crq pns31 vbz p-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp, pns31 vhz vvn dx n2 a-acp, vvn dx n2, vvd dx n2, pc-acp vvi po31 j-jn vvd j cc j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
47 if he is so stupid and inconsiderate, as to have no prospect of the Misery that attends him, if he is so stupid and inconsiderate, as to have no prospect of the Misery that attends him, cs pns31 vbz av j cc j, c-acp pc-acp vhi dx n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvz pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
48 yet at best, he sees nothing before him but Darkness and Confusion, a Land of Silence where all things are forgotten. yet At best, he sees nothing before him but Darkness and Confusion, a Land of Silence where all things Are forgotten. av p-acp js, pns31 vvz pix p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 c-crq d n2 vbr vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
49 It is therefore absolutely necessary, that we live here, as Probationers for Heaven and Happiness, It is Therefore absolutely necessary, that we live Here, as Probationers for Heaven and Happiness, pn31 vbz av av-j j, cst pns12 vvb av, c-acp n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
50 if we expect hereafter to be partakers of that Blessedness, which is the Portion of those dead who die in the Lord. if we expect hereafter to be partakers of that Blessedness, which is the Portion of those dead who die in the Lord. cs pns12 vvb av pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f d n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
51 You have been told already, that to die in the Lord, is to die in his Fear, and in his Favour; You have been told already, that to die in the Lord, is to die in his fear, and in his Favour; pn22 vhb vbn vvn av, cst p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1, vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
52 But how shall he die in the Fear of the Lord, whose Days have been consumed in the Contempt of his Commandments? Or how shall he die in the Favour of the Lord, whose Life has been full of rebellious Provocations? He may die indeed under the Terrours of the Lord, but not in his Fear; But how shall he die in the fear of the Lord, whose Days have been consumed in the Contempt of his commandments? Or how shall he die in the Favour of the Lord, whose Life has been full of rebellious Provocations? He may die indeed under the Terrors of the Lord, but not in his fear; cc-acp q-crq vmb pns31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, rg-crq n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2? cc q-crq vmb pns31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, rg-crq n1 vhz vbn j pp-f j n2? pns31 vmb vvi av p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp xx p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
53 or perhaps flatter'd by his own deceitful Heart, but not favour'd by the Almighty. In deed could we all know our End, and the Number of our Days; or perhaps flattered by his own deceitful Heart, but not favoured by the Almighty. In deed could we all know our End, and the Number of our Days; cc av vvd p-acp po31 d j n1, cc-acp xx vvn p-acp dt j-jn. p-acp n1 vmd pns12 av-d vvb po12 vvb, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
54 and were every one of us certified how long he has to live, it might seem tolerably safe, to devote some part of our Life to Sin and Folly, reserving at the same time a considerable Portion, and were every one of us certified how long he has to live, it might seem tolerably safe, to devote Some part of our Life to since and Folly, reserving At the same time a considerable Portion, cc vbdr d crd pp-f pno12 vvn c-crq av-j pns31 vhz pc-acp vvi, pn31 vmd vvi av-j j, pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, vvg p-acp dt d n1 dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
55 for the After-Exercises of Piety and Devotion; for the After-Exercises of Piety and Devotion; p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
56 we might then for some years indulge our sinful Appetites, and set by so many more for the working out our Salvation: But alas! we might then for Some Years indulge our sinful Appetites, and Set by so many more for the working out our Salvation: But alas! pns12 vmd av p-acp d n2 vvb po12 j n2, cc vvi p-acp av d dc p-acp dt n-vvg av po12 n1: cc-acp uh! (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
57 we know not how soon Death may seize upon us; his Arrest may be sudden, surprizing, and unlooked for; we know not how soon Death may seize upon us; his Arrest may be sudden, surprising, and unlooked for; pns12 vvb xx c-crq av n1 vmb vvi p-acp pno12; po31 n1 vmb vbi j, j-vvg, cc j p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
58 we ought therefore to live in the constant expectation, and be conversant perpetually in our Preparations for it: we ought Therefore to live in the constant expectation, and be conversant perpetually in our Preparations for it: pns12 vmd av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc vbi j av-j p-acp po12 n2 p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
59 Watch ye therefore, says our Saviour, for ye know neither the day nor the hour, wherein the Son of Man cometh: Watch you Therefore, Says our Saviour, for you know neither the day nor the hour, wherein the Son of Man comes: vvb pn22 av, vvz po12 n1, p-acp pn22 vvb av-dx dt n1 ccx dt n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
60 And what will become of us, if our Lord, when he comes, shall find us sleeping? It will then be in vain to ask, And what will become of us, if our Lord, when he comes, shall find us sleeping? It will then be in vain to ask, cc r-crq vmb vvi pp-f pno12, cs po12 n1, c-crq pns31 vvz, vmb vvi pno12 vvg? pn31 vmb av vbi p-acp j pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
61 when he will be no more entreated; in vain to seek him, when be will not be found; when he will be no more entreated; in vain to seek him, when be will not be found; c-crq pns31 vmb vbi dx av-dc vvn; p-acp j pc-acp vvi pno31, c-crq vbb n1 xx vbi vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
62 in vain to knock, when the Gate is shut against us: then if we cry never so much, Lord, Lord, open unto us; in vain to knock, when the Gate is shut against us: then if we cry never so much, Lord, Lord, open unto us; p-acp j pc-acp vvi, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12: av cs pns12 vvb av-x av av-d, n1, n1, vvb p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
63 we shall receive no other Answer but a positive Denial: we shall receive no other Answer but a positive Denial: pns12 vmb vvi dx j-jn n1 p-acp dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
64 Verily, I say unto you, I know you not, Depart from me ye workers of iniquity. Verily, I say unto you, I know you not, Depart from me you workers of iniquity. av-j, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, pns11 vvb pn22 xx, vvb p-acp pno11 pn22 n2 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
65 This Life is the Day wherein we must work; the Night of Death is drawing on apace, wherein no Man can work; This Life is the Day wherein we must work; the Night of Death is drawing on apace, wherein no Man can work; d n1 vbz dt n1 c-crq pns12 vmb vvi; dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvg a-acp av, c-crq dx n1 vmb vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
66 and besides the great Danger of being surprized by that, how madly does he proceed, that squanders away the Morning and the Noon of Life, and beside the great Danger of being surprised by that, how madly does he proceed, that squanders away the Morning and the Noon of Life, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f vbg vvn p-acp d, c-crq av-j vdz pns31 vvi, cst vvz av dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
67 and sets not about his Days work until the Evening! and sets not about his Days work until the Evening! cc vvz xx p-acp po31 n2 vvi p-acp dt n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
68 How comfortless every night must that Man lie down to his necessary Repose, that knows not, How comfortless every night must that Man lie down to his necessary Repose, that knows not, q-crq j d n1 vmb cst n1 vvb a-acp p-acp po31 j vvb, cst vvz xx, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
69 but he may wake in another World, and yet finds himself to be unprepared for it? Can any Man be secure of dying in the Lord, that takes no care to go to Bed in his Favour, but he may wake in Another World, and yet finds himself to be unprepared for it? Can any Man be secure of dying in the Lord, that Takes no care to go to Bed in his Favour, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp j-jn n1, cc av vvz px31 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pn31? vmb d n1 vbb j pp-f vvg p-acp dt n1, cst vvz dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
70 and yet cannot tell but he may die before he rises? He that would make sure of so blessed a Condition, should live every Day, and yet cannot tell but he may die before he rises? He that would make sure of so blessed a Condition, should live every Day, cc av vmbx vvi cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi c-acp pns31 vvz? pns31 cst vmd vvi j pp-f av vvn dt n1, vmd vvi d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
71 as if it were his last; as if it were his last; c-acp cs pn31 vbdr po31 ord; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
72 be always disintangled from the Cares of this World, as if he were then upon taking his leave of it; be always disentangled from the Cares of this World, as if he were then upon taking his leave of it; vbb av vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, c-acp cs pns31 vbdr av p-acp vvg po31 n1 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
73 have his thoughts still fixed upon a Blessed Eternity, as if he were just launching out into it: have his thoughts still fixed upon a Blessed Eternity, as if he were just launching out into it: vhb po31 n2 av vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1, c-acp cs pns31 vbdr av vvg av p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
74 for our Lord may come in a day when we look not for him, and in an hour that we are not aware of; for our Lord may come in a day when we look not for him, and in an hour that we Are not aware of; c-acp po12 n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns12 vvb xx p-acp pno31, cc p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 vbr xx j pp-f; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
75 and therefore, the only sure Way, not to be taken unprovided, is to be every hour prepared, as if that were it. and Therefore, the only sure Way, not to be taken unprovided, is to be every hour prepared, as if that were it. cc av, dt j j n1, xx pc-acp vbi vvn j-vvn, vbz pc-acp vbi d n1 vvd, c-acp cs d vbdr pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
76 It is an easie thing to say, I will repent to morrow, I will consider my ways, It is an easy thing to say, I will Repent to morrow, I will Consider my ways, pn31 vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi, pns11 vmb vvi p-acp n1, pns11 vmb vvi po11 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
77 and fit my self for my end; and fit my self for my end; cc vvi po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
78 but are we sure that to-morrow is our own? And may not our Case be like the rich Man's in the Gospel, whose Soul was required of him that very night? The Disappointment in this Case is so very dreadful, being not only the loss of a few hours which we proposed to our selves here, but Are we sure that tomorrow is our own? And may not our Case be like the rich Man's in the Gospel, whose Soul was required of him that very night? The Disappointment in this Case is so very dreadful, being not only the loss of a few hours which we proposed to our selves Here, cc-acp vbr pns12 j cst av-an vbz po12 d? cc vmb xx po12 n1 vbi av-j dt j n1|vbz p-acp dt n1, rg-crq n1 vbds vvn pp-f pno31 cst j n1? dt n1 p-acp d n1 vbz av av j, vbg xx av-j dt n1 pp-f dt d n2 r-crq pns12 vvd p-acp po12 n2 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
79 but of a joyful Eternity in the World which is to come; but of a joyful Eternity in the World which is to come; cc-acp pp-f dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
80 that it will highly concern every reasonable Man, timely to provide against so dismal a Misfortune: that it will highly concern every reasonable Man, timely to provide against so dismal a Misfortune: cst pn31 vmb av-j vvi d j n1, j pc-acp vvi p-acp av j dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
81 and this can be done no better a way, than by a stedfast Faith, and an uniform Obedience. and this can be done no better a Way, than by a steadfast Faith, and an uniform obedience. cc d vmb vbi vdn dx av-jc dt n1, cs p-acp dt j n1, cc dt j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 4
82 1. Then, a stedfast Faith is an excellent Preparative, to qualifie us at all times, for dying in the Lord. 1. Then, a steadfast Faith is an excellent Preparative, to qualify us At all times, for dying in the Lord. crd av, dt j n1 vbz dt j j-jn, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n2, c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 4
83 Faith, says the Apostle, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen: Faith, Says the Apostle, is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen: n1, vvz dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp, dt n1 pp-f n2 xx vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
84 by this we depend upon the Promises of God, and settle to our selves a firm assurance of them; by this we depend upon the Promises of God, and settle to our selves a firm assurance of them; p-acp d pns12 vvb p-acp dt vvz pp-f np1, cc vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt j n1 pp-f pno32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
85 this discloses to us the Secrets of the invisible World, and makes us familiar with that Land of Spirits; this discloses to us the Secrets of the invisible World, and makes us familiar with that Land of Spirits; d vvz p-acp pno12 dt n2-jn pp-f dt j n1, cc vvz pno12 n-jn p-acp d n1 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
86 it sets Heaven and Happiness before our Eyes; it sets Heaven and Happiness before our Eyes; pn31 vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
87 it lifts up the Heads of those eternal Gates, and sets wide open the everlasting Doors; it lifts up the Heads of those Eternal Gates, and sets wide open the everlasting Doors; pn31 vvz a-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n2, cc vvz av-j vvi dt j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
88 it gives us a Relish and Antepast of that Glory which shall one day be revealed, it gives us a Relish and Antepast of that Glory which shall one day be revealed, pn31 vvz pno12 dt vvb cc n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq vmb crd n1 vbb vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
89 and makes us taste and see how good the Lord is: and makes us taste and see how good the Lord is: cc vvz pno12 vvi cc vvb c-crq j dt n1 vbz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
90 By this, Stephen saw the Glory of God, and Jesus standing on the Right Hand of the Almighty; By this, Stephen saw the Glory of God, and jesus standing on the Right Hand of the Almighty; p-acp d, np1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, cc np1 vvg p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
91 by this, St. Paul was rap'd into the third Heaven, and heard and saw such things as were unspeakable; by this, Saint Paul was raped into the third Heaven, and herd and saw such things as were unspeakable; p-acp d, n1 np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt ord n1, cc vvd cc vvd d n2 c-acp vbdr j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
92 through this he desired to be dissolved, and to be with Christ; this made all the Sufferings of Martyrs and Confessors, easie to them and delightful; through this he desired to be dissolved, and to be with christ; this made all the Sufferings of Martyrs and Confessors, easy to them and delightful; p-acp d pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vbi p-acp np1; d vvd d dt n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, j p-acp pno32 cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
93 this supports the Faithful in the Agonies of Death, and makes up in a very great measure, the Blessedness of those dead which die in the Lord. But this supports the Faithful in the Agonies of Death, and makes up in a very great measure, the Blessedness of those dead which die in the Lord. But d vvz dt j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vvz a-acp p-acp dt j j n1, dt n1 pp-f d j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1. p-acp (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 4
94 2. An uniform Obedience is an excellent Preparative, to qualifie us at all times for dying in the Lord. 2. an uniform obedience is an excellent Preparative, to qualify us At all times for dying in the Lord. crd dt j n1 vbz dt j j-jn, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n2 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 4
95 This secures to us those precious Advantages, which Faith but reveals; and entitles us to the Treasures, which that only discloses: This secures to us those precious Advantages, which Faith but reveals; and entitles us to the Treasures, which that only discloses: d vvz p-acp pno12 d j n2, r-crq n1 cc-acp vvz; cc vvz pno12 p-acp dt n2, r-crq d av-j vvz: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
96 this fits us for the Enjoyment of a Blessed Immortality, and applies to us the Promises of eternal Felicity: this fits us for the Enjoyment of a Blessed Immortality, and Applies to us the Promises of Eternal Felicity: d vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, cc vvz p-acp pno12 av vvz pp-f j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
97 that indeed shews us what Heaven is, but this assures us, that it is ours; that indeed shows us what Heaven is, but this assures us, that it is ours; cst av vvz pno12 r-crq n1 vbz, cc-acp d vvz pno12, cst pn31 vbz png12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
98 that gives us a View of everlasting Happiness, this puts us actually in possession of it. that gives us a View of everlasting Happiness, this puts us actually in possession of it. d vvz pno12 dt n1 pp-f j n1, d vvz pno12 av-j p-acp n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
99 For Christianity, my Brethren, is not a bare Speculation; it is defined to be a Practical Science; For Christianity, my Brothers, is not a bore Speculation; it is defined to be a Practical Science; p-acp np1, po11 n2, vbz xx dt j n1; pn31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
100 and the main intent of it is to regulate our Actions. It is true indeed, in order to that it must inform our Understandings; and the main intent of it is to regulate our Actions. It is true indeed, in order to that it must inform our Understandings; cc dt j n1 pp-f pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi po12 n2. pn31 vbz j av, p-acp n1 p-acp cst pn31 vmb vvi po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
101 but if it operates upon us no farther, it only enhances the Heinousness of our Transgressions, by making every offence become a sin against Knowledge. but if it operates upon us no farther, it only enhances the Heinousness of our Transgressions, by making every offence become a since against Knowledge. cc-acp cs pn31 vvz p-acp pno12 dx av-jc, pn31 av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, p-acp vvg d n1 vvi dt n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
102 And therefore we find the Holy Apostle, when he compares together the three great Christian Graces, giving the Preference to that which is Practical, to the prejudice of the others which are chiefly Contemplative. And Therefore we find the Holy Apostle, when he compares together the three great Christian Graces, giving the Preference to that which is Practical, to the prejudice of the Others which Are chiefly Contemplative. cc av pns12 vvb dt j n1, c-crq pns31 vvz av dt crd j njp n2, vvg dt n1 p-acp d r-crq vbz j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2-jn r-crq vbr av-jn j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
103 Now remain (says he) Faith, Hope, Charity, these three: but the greatest of these is Charity. Now remain (Says he) Faith, Hope, Charity, these three: but the greatest of these is Charity. av vvi (vvz pns31) n1, vvb, n1, d crd: cc-acp dt js pp-f d vbz n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
104 He then, who is always conversant in the Duties of his Profession, always employed in the Exercises of Devotion, He then, who is always conversant in the Duties of his Profession, always employed in the Exercises of Devotion, pns31 av, r-crq vbz av j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, av vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
105 and keeps a Conscience void of offence towards God, and towards man: and keeps a Conscience void of offence towards God, and towards man: cc vvz dt n1 j pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
106 he is the Man who, let Death come when it will, is never found dejected or unprovided: he is the Man who, let Death come when it will, is never found dejected or unprovided: pns31 vbz dt n1 r-crq, vvb n1 vvi c-crq pn31 vmb, vbz av-x vvn vvn cc j-vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
107 Blessed is that wise and faithful servant, whom his Lord, when he cometh, shall find so doing: Blessed is that wise and faithful servant, whom his Lord, when he comes, shall find so doing: vvn vbz d j cc j n1, ro-crq po31 n1, c-crq pns31 vvz, vmb vvi av vdg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
108 he takes the surest and most infallible way, to secure to himself, whenever he shall die, the Blessedness of those dead which die in the Lord. he Takes the Surest and most infallible Way, to secure to himself, whenever he shall die, the Blessedness of those dead which die in the Lord. pns31 vvz dt js cc av-ds j n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp px31, av pns31 vmb vvi, dt n1 pp-f d j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 4
109 2. And this leads me to the Consideration of my second General; 2. And this leads me to the Consideration of my second General; crd cc d vvz pno11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 ord n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
110 namely, to prove the thing affirmed in my Text, that Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. namely, to prove the thing affirmed in my Text, that Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord. av, pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvd p-acp po11 n1, cst vvn vbr dt j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 4
111 Death is to be considered under a double Notion; Death is to be considered under a double Notion; n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
112 either as it is a Passage out of this World, or as it is an Entrance into another; either as it is a Passage out of this World, or as it is an Entrance into Another; d c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 av pp-f d n1, cc c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp n-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
113 and under each of them, it appears to the unwary Examiner, a matter of Terrour and of Trouble. and under each of them, it appears to the unwary Examiner, a matter of Terror and of Trouble. cc p-acp d pp-f pno32, pn31 vvz p-acp dt j-u n1, dt n1 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
114 To leave all the engaging Entertainments, all the agreeable Societies and Diversions, to which we have been accustomed and familiar from our Cradles; To leave all the engaging Entertainments, all the agreeable Societies and Diversions, to which we have been accustomed and familiar from our Cradles; p-acp n1 d dt vvg n2, d dt j n2 cc n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb vbn vvn cc j-jn p-acp po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
115 and to pass into a place that we never yet frequented, to go into a Land that we never before travelled, and to pass into a place that we never yet frequented, to go into a Land that we never before traveled, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 av-x av vvn, pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 av-x p-acp vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
116 and to enter upon a condition that we never yet experienced, these Reflections, I say, to such as only dwell upon superficial Appearances, and to enter upon a condition that we never yet experienced, these Reflections, I say, to such as only dwell upon superficial Appearances, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 av-x av vvn, d n2, pns11 vvb, p-acp d c-acp av-j vvi p-acp j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
117 and never pry into the Bottom of Affairs, are strangely frightful and discouraging: and never pry into the Bottom of Affairs, Are strangely frightful and discouraging: cc av-x vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, vbr av-j j cc vvg: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
118 but if we will give our selves the useful Labour of considering Matters more strictly and deliberately, we shall find, that let us take it which way we will, to such as die in the Lord, death is a Blessing. but if we will give our selves the useful Labour of considering Matters more strictly and deliberately, we shall find, that let us take it which weigh we will, to such as die in the Lord, death is a Blessing. cc-acp cs pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 dt j n1 pp-f vvg n2 av-dc av-j cc av-j, pns12 vmb vvi, cst vvb pno12 vvi pn31 r-crq vvb pns12 vmb, p-acp d c-acp vvb p-acp dt n1, n1 vbz dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 4
119 First, Then, let us consider Death as a Passage out of this World, and in relation to that Notion of Death we shall find, That blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. First, Then, let us Consider Death as a Passage out of this World, and in Relation to that Notion of Death we shall find, That blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord. ord, av, vvb pno12 vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 av pp-f d n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pns12 vmb vvi, cst j-vvn vbr dt j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 4
120 A considerable Instance of their Blessedness, or that wherein (as to this particular) it especially consists, is assigned by the Holy Ghost, in the Words immediately consequent to my Text; A considerable Instance of their Blessedness, or that wherein (as to this particular) it especially consists, is assigned by the Holy Ghost, in the Words immediately consequent to my Text; dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc cst c-crq (c-acp p-acp d j) pn31 av-j vvz, vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n2 av-j j p-acp po11 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
121 And I heard a voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth: And I herd a voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth: cc pns11 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp pno11, vvb, vvn vbr dt j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp av: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
122 Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours. For the Life of a good Christian is a Life of Labour; Yea, Says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours. For the Life of a good Christian is a Life of Labour; uh, vvz dt n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j np1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
123 he is born to it, as the Sparks fly upwards; he is every where beset with Difficulties; he is born to it, as the Sparks fly upward; he is every where beset with Difficulties; pns31 vbz vvn p-acp pn31, c-acp dt n2 vvb av-j; pns31 vbz d c-crq vvn p-acp n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
124 and with many Enemies must he encounter; the World hates him, because he is not of it; and with many Enemies must he encounter; the World hates him, Because he is not of it; cc p-acp d n2 vmb pns31 vvi; dt n1 vvz pno31, c-acp pns31 vbz xx pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
125 God often tries him with Temptations and Afflictions, and his Conscience is always keeping him to his Task of working out his salvation with fear and trembling; God often tries him with Temptations and Afflictions, and his Conscience is always keeping him to his Task of working out his salvation with Fear and trembling; np1 av vvz pno31 p-acp n2 cc n2, cc po31 n1 vbz av vvg pno31 p-acp po31 n1 pp-f vvg av po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc j-vvg; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
126 he is obliged to be constantly upon the Watch; to bear the Shocks of Satan, and the Contradictions of Sinners; he is obliged to be constantly upon the Watch; to bear the Shocks of Satan, and the Contradictions of Sinners; pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi av-j p-acp dt vvb; pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
127 so that if in this life only he had hopes, he were of all men the most miserable. so that if in this life only he had hope's, he were of all men the most miserable. av d cs p-acp d n1 av-j pns31 vhd n2, pns31 vbdr pp-f d n2 dt av-ds j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
128 But how joyfully does he welcome the Approaches of his End, by which he shall be freed from the forementioned Troubles! But how joyfully does he welcome the Approaches of his End, by which he shall be freed from the forementioned Troubles! cc-acp q-crq av-j vdz pns31 vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 vvb, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j vvz! (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
129 Death appears to him as pleasing and desirable, as Health, after a dangerous and troublesome Distemper, Death appears to him as pleasing and desirable, as Health, After a dangerous and troublesome Distemper, n1 vvz p-acp pno31 c-acp vvg cc j, c-acp n1, p-acp dt j cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
130 as Rest after a toilsome and laborious Journey, as Sleep after a tedious and uneasie Watching, as Rest After a toilsome and laborious Journey, as Sleep After a tedious and uneasy Watching, c-acp n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1, c-acp n1 p-acp dt j cc j vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
131 as the Port after a stormy and tempestuous Voyage. as the Port After a stormy and tempestuous Voyage. c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
132 He had no such intimate Engagements with the World, as may render it unsupportable to part with it; He had no such intimate Engagements with the World, as may render it unsupportable to part with it; pns31 vhd dx d j n2 p-acp dt n1, c-acp np1 vvi pn31 j pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
133 he has nothing of Earth to hang heavy upon his Soul, to clog its flight, or weigh it downwards to this dull Centre of Corruption; he has nothing of Earth to hang heavy upon his Soul, to clog its flight, or weigh it downwards to this dull Centre of Corruption; pns31 vhz pix pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi j p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc vvb pn31 av-j p-acp d j n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
134 it is long since that the World and he took leave of one another; it is long since that the World and he took leave of one Another; pn31 vbz j c-acp d dt n1 cc pns31 vvd n1 pp-f pi j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
135 he has a long time been dead to that, having mortified his Members, which were upon the Earth; he has a long time been dead to that, having mortified his Members, which were upon the Earth; pns31 vhz dt j n1 vbn j p-acp d, vhg vvn po31 n2, r-crq vbdr p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
136 he can have no Regret for parting with that, of which he never entertain'd any tolerable good Opinion; he can have no Regret for parting with that, of which he never entertained any tolerable good Opinion; pns31 vmb vhi dx n1 p-acp vvg p-acp d, pp-f r-crq pns31 av-x vvd d j j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
137 all whose Advantages he has found to be but Vanity, and all its Entertainments Vexation of Spirit: Nay further, he reflects upon what he is to leave with Comfort and Satisfaction; all whose Advantages he has found to be but Vanity, and all its Entertainments Vexation of Spirit: Nay further, he reflects upon what he is to leave with Comfort and Satisfaction; d rg-crq n2 pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vbi p-acp n1, cc d po31 n2 n1 pp-f n1: uh av-jc, pns31 vvz p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
138 he parts with nothing but an inveterate Enemy, who has all his life long been endeavouring to destroy him; he parts with nothing but an inveterate Enemy, who has all his life long been endeavouring to destroy him; pns31 vvz p-acp pix cc-acp dt j n1, r-crq vhz d po31 n1 av-j vbn vvg pc-acp vvi pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
139 has still put stumbling Blocks in his Way to Heaven and Happiness, and been misleading him from the Paths of everlasting Felicity. has still put stumbling Blocks in his Way to Heaven and Happiness, and been misleading him from the Paths of everlasting Felicity. vhz av vvn vvg n2 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc vbi vvg pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
140 Those few good Men which he leaves behind, and to whom his Soul is chiefly linked on this side Heaven, 〈 ◊ 〉 hopes to see again with ineffable Delight; Those few good Men which he leaves behind, and to whom his Soul is chiefly linked on this side Heaven, 〈 ◊ 〉 hope's to see again with ineffable Delight; d d j n2 r-crq pns31 vvz a-acp, cc p-acp ro-crq po31 n1 vbz av-jn vvn p-acp d n1 n1, 〈 sy 〉 n2 pc-acp vvi av p-acp j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
141 and is but going as a Harbinger to prepare then Way: and is but going as a Harbinger to prepare then Way: cc vbz cc-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi av n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
142 No Ties of Nature or of Blood can biass him, since they are all swallowed up in the Love of his Creator, No Ties of Nature or of Blood can bias him, since they Are all swallowed up in the Love of his Creator, dx n2 pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1 vmb n1 pno31, c-acp pns32 vbr d vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
143 and in the near expectation of the Fruition of him. Thus the World and the Flesh hang loose about him; and in the near expectation of the Fruition of him. Thus the World and the Flesh hang lose about him; cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f pno31. av dt n1 cc dt n1 vvb j p-acp pno31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
144 his active Soul is just upon the Wing; his active Soul is just upon the Wing; po31 j n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
145 and he parts from hence as an industrious Traveller from a sorry Inn, where the ill Accommodation made his Stay uneasie, and he parts from hence as an Industria Traveller from a sorry Inn, where the ill Accommodation made his Stay uneasy, cc pns31 vvz p-acp av c-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1, c-crq dt j-jn n1 vvd po31 n1 j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
146 and the opportunity of leaving it, welcom and agreeable. and the opportunity of leaving it, welcome and agreeable. cc dt n1 pp-f vvg pn31, j-jn cc j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
147 Blessed therefore are the dead which die in the Lord, if we look upon Death as a Passage out of this World; Blessed Therefore Are the dead which die in the Lord, if we look upon Death as a Passage out of this World; vvn av vbr dt j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, cs pns12 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 av pp-f d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
148 for they rest from their labors. for they rest from their labors. p-acp pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 4
149 But since the Word which is here render'd to rest, does more properly signifie to ease or to refresh; But since the Word which is Here rendered to rest, does more properly signify to ease or to refresh; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp n1, vdz n1 av-j vvi pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
150 and consequently this Resting does not mean a bare and unactive Cessation from Labour, but a State of perfect Complacency and Satisfaction; and consequently this Resting does not mean a bore and unactive Cessation from Labour, but a State of perfect Complacency and Satisfaction; cc av-j d j-vvg vdz xx vvi dt j cc j n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
151 I therefore proceed to consider Death. I Therefore proceed to Consider Death. pns11 av vvb pc-acp vvi n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 4
152 Secondly, As the entrance into another World, and in relation to that Notion of Death, we shall find, that Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. Secondly, As the Entrance into Another World, and in Relation to that Notion of Death, we shall find, that Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord. ord, c-acp dt n1 p-acp j-jn n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, pns12 vmb vvi, cst vvn vbr dt j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 4
153 A considerable Instance of their Blessedness, or that wherein (as to this particular) it especially consists, is given us by the same Holy Spirit, in the last Words of this Verse, whereof my Text is part: A considerable Instance of their Blessedness, or that wherein (as to this particular) it especially consists, is given us by the same Holy Spirit, in the last Words of this Verse, whereof my Text is part: dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc cst c-crq (c-acp p-acp d j) pn31 av-j vvz, vbz vvn pno12 p-acp dt d j n1, p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f d n1, c-crq po11 n1 vbz n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
154 And I heard a voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth, And I herd a voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth, cc pns11 vvd dt n1 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp pno11, vvb, vvn vbr dt j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
155 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. uh, vvz dt n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2, cc po32 n2 vdb vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 4
156 According to the Works which we have done in the Body, so shall we be dealt with in the World which is to come; According to the Works which we have done in the Body, so shall we be dealt with in the World which is to come; vvg p-acp dt vvz r-crq pns12 vhb vdn p-acp dt n1, av vmb pns12 vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
157 then shall we receive a suitable Retribution, according to our Actions, whether good or evil. then shall we receive a suitable Retribution, according to our Actions, whither good or evil. av vmb pns12 vvi dt j n1, vvg p-acp po12 n2, cs j cc j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
158 The Judge of all the Earth will then do Right, and be justified in all his Doings, and his Sayings. The Judge of all the Earth will then do Right, and be justified in all his Doings, and his Sayings. dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 vmb av vdi j-jn, cc vbi vvn p-acp d po31 n2-vdg, cc po31 n2-vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
159 Indeed the ordinary Dispensations of Providence are here so unaccountable, that they scarcely suffice to justifie the Ways of God to Man; Indeed the ordinary Dispensations of Providence Are Here so unaccountable, that they scarcely suffice to justify the Ways of God to Man; av dt j n2 pp-f n1 vbr av av j, cst pns32 av-j vvi pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
160 common Blessings are dispensed indifferently, and his Sun shines upon the Just and the Ʋnjust; Common Blessings Are dispensed indifferently, and his Sun shines upon the Just and the Ʋnjust; j n2 vbr vvn av-j, cc po31 n1 vvz p-acp dt j cc dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
161 nay, sometimes, and generally, the Ungodly prosper, and the Men that work Rightcousness are miserable and oppressed. nay, sometime, and generally, the Ungodly prosper, and the Men that work Righteousness Are miserable and oppressed. uh, av, cc av-j, dt j vvi, cc dt n2 cst vvb n1 vbr j cc vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
162 But in that World which is to come, eternal Happiness will be entail'd upon the Righteous, But in that World which is to come, Eternal Happiness will be entailed upon the Righteous, p-acp p-acp d n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi, j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
163 and everlasting Tribulation shall be the Portion of the Wicked: and everlasting Tribulation shall be the Portion of the Wicked: cc j n1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
164 Then shall God's Justice appear to act regularly, and either stop the Mouths of all Gainsayers, Then shall God's justice appear to act regularly, and either stop the Mouths of all Gainsayers, av vmb npg1 n1 vvi pc-acp vvi av-j, cc av-d vvi dt n2 pp-f d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
165 or open them to confess, That verily there is a reward for the righteous. Doubtless there is a God that judgeth the Earth. or open them to confess, That verily there is a reward for the righteous. Doubtless there is a God that Judgeth the Earth. cc j pno32 pc-acp vvi, cst av-j a-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt j. av-j a-acp vbz dt n1 cst vvz dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
166 Certainly all the Blandishments and Flatteries of this World can have nothing so delightful in them, nothing that can so truly affect a rational Soul, Certainly all the Blandishments and Flatteries of this World can have nothing so delightful in them, nothing that can so truly affect a rational Soul, av-j d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d n1 vmb vhi pix av j p-acp pno32, pix cst vmb av av-j vvi dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
167 as the Prospect of those Joys which are laid up for them which die in the Lord; and the Sound of those Words ringing in their dying Ears, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you, from the foundation of the world. as the Prospect of those Joys which Are laid up for them which die in the Lord; and the Found of those Words ringing in their dying Ears, Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you, from the Foundation of the world. c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq vbr vvn a-acp p-acp pno32 r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1; cc dt n1 pp-f d n2 vvg p-acp po32 j-vvg n2, vvb pn22 vvn pp-f po11 n1, vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp pn22, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
168 Then shall their Saviour enumerate their good Actions, and set before their Eyes those works which follow them, laying them down as the Reasons of their blessed Entertainment. Then shall their Saviour enumerate their good Actions, and Set before their Eyes those works which follow them, laying them down as the Reasons of their blessed Entertainment. av vmb po32 n1 vvi po32 j n2, cc vvd a-acp po32 n2 d vvz r-crq vvb pno32, vvg pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 j-vvn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
169 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat, I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; For I was an hungered, and you gave me meat, I was thirsty, and you gave me drink; c-acp pns11 vbds dt vvd, cc pn22 vvd pno11 n1, pns11 vbds j, cc pn22 vvd pno11 vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
170 I was naked, and ye cloathed me; I was sick and in prison, and ye visited me. I was naked, and you clothed me; I was sick and in prison, and you visited me. pns11 vbds j, cc pn22 vvd pno11; pns11 vbds j cc p-acp n1, cc pn22 vvd pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
171 How pleasing and agreeable must the Surprize then be, when they find every Instance of Charity and Compassion, which they formerly extended to their distressed Brethren, accepted and rewarded as fully and effectually, How pleasing and agreeable must the Surprise then be, when they find every Instance of Charity and Compassion, which they formerly extended to their distressed Brothers, accepted and rewarded as Fully and effectually, c-crq vvg cc j vmb dt vvb cs vbi, c-crq pns32 vvb d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq pns32 av-j vvn p-acp po32 j-vvn n2, vvn cc vvn a-acp av-j cc av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
172 as if it had been performed to Christ himself: as if it had been performed to christ himself: c-acp cs pn31 vhd vbn vvn p-acp np1 px31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
173 Verily, I say unto you, in as much as ye have done it to the least of these my Brethren, ye have done it unto me. Verily, I say unto you, in as much as you have done it to the least of these my Brothers, you have done it unto me. av-j, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pn22 vhb vdn pn31 p-acp dt ds pp-f d po11 n2, pn22 vhb vdn pn31 p-acp pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
174 Then every Action of Piety and Devotion, every Advancement in Godliness and Holiness, every Christian Combat and Struggling with Temptations, every single Act of Faith and Resignation, shall have its due Commendation and particular Regard. Then every Actium of Piety and Devotion, every Advancement in Godliness and Holiness, every Christian Combat and Struggling with Temptations, every single Act of Faith and Resignation, shall have its due Commendation and particular Regard. av d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, d n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, d njp n1 cc vvg p-acp n2, d j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vmb vhi po31 j-jn n1 cc j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
175 How delightful and ravishing will the Prospect be, when all their Virtues shall be thus ranked in order, How delightful and ravishing will the Prospect be, when all their Virtues shall be thus ranked in order, q-crq j cc j-vvg n1 dt n1 vbb, c-crq d po32 n2 vmb vbi av vvn p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
176 and attend them jointly to the Throne of Grace, and there present themselves in their Favour and Behalf, and attend them jointly to the Throne of Grace, and there present themselves in their Favour and Behalf, cc vvi pno32 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
177 as so many Offerings of a sweet smelling savour! Then shall their Redeemer know his own by these their Fruits, and confess them before his Father which is in Heaven; as so many Offerings of a sweet smelling savour! Then shall their Redeemer know his own by these their Fruits, and confess them before his Father which is in Heaven; c-acp av d n2 pp-f dt j j-vvg n1! av vmb po32 n1 vvi po31 d p-acp d po32 n2, cc vvb pno32 p-acp po31 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
178 and they shall see face to face the Holiest of Holies, in whose presence is fullness of joy. and they shall see face to face the Holiest of Holies, in whose presence is fullness of joy. cc pns32 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n1 dt js pp-f n2-jn, p-acp rg-crq n1 vbz n1 pp-f n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
179 The Scene is so glorious, and so transcendently inviting, that it needs no •oil, no Painter's Art of Shades and darker Colours, to give these brighter ones more Splendor and Vivacity; The Scene is so glorious, and so transcendently inviting, that it needs no •oil, no Painter's Art of Shades and Darker Colours, to give these Brighter ones more Splendour and Vivacity; dt n1 vbz av j, cc av av-j vvg, cst pn31 vvz dx n1, dx ng1 n1 pp-f n2 cc jc n2, pc-acp vvi d jc pi2 av-dc n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
180 and therefore it needs not to be set off, by comparing it with the miserable condition of such unhappy Wretches, whose Works are said to go before them unto Judgment: and Therefore it needs not to be Set off, by comparing it with the miserable condition of such unhappy Wretches, whose Works Are said to go before them unto Judgement: cc av pn31 vvz xx pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp, p-acp vvg pn31 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d j n2, rg-crq vvz vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
181 Sense cannot reach the Beauty of it, nor Imagination figure any Resemblance to it; Sense cannot reach the Beauty of it, nor Imagination figure any Resemblance to it; n1 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31, ccx n1 vvb d n1 p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
182 for eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath it enter'd into the heart of man to conceive the things which God has prepared for them that love him. for eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, neither hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive the things which God has prepared for them that love him. p-acp n1 vhz xx vvn, ccx n1 vvd, av-dx vhz pn31 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 r-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
183 Blessed therefore are the dead which die in the Lord, if we look upon Death as the Entrance into another World, For their Works do follow them. Blessed Therefore Are the dead which die in the Lord, if we look upon Death as the Entrance into Another World, For their Works do follow them. j-vvn av vbr dt j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, cs pns12 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp po32 vvz vdb vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 4
184 Into this happy State and Condition, I hope, our deceased Brother is already enter'd; Into this happy State and Condition, I hope, our deceased Brother is already entered; p-acp d j n1 cc n1, pns11 vvb, po12 j-vvn n1 vbz av vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
185 with whom my Acquaintance was so intimate, during my short Familiarity with him, that it qualified me to know him as well, with whom my Acquaintance was so intimate, during my short Familiarity with him, that it qualified me to know him as well, p-acp ro-crq po11 n1 vbds av j, p-acp po11 j n1 p-acp pno31, cst pn31 vvd pno11 pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
186 as those who had conversed with him much longer: as those who had conversed with him much longer: c-acp d r-crq vhd vvn p-acp pno31 d av-jc: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
187 and I cannot but do his Memory that Justice, to declare, that during the time of my Acquaintance with him, I found in him a most zealous Affection to the present Government, a great deal of Honesty and Integrity, a real Love of Truth and Sincerity, and I cannot but do his Memory that justice, to declare, that during the time of my Acquaintance with him, I found in him a most zealous Affection to the present Government, a great deal of Honesty and Integrity, a real Love of Truth and Sincerity, cc pns11 vmbx p-acp vdi po31 n1 cst n1, pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp pno31, pns11 vvd p-acp pno31 dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt j n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
188 an inviolable Fidelity and Strictness to his Word, an unalterable Friendship wheresoever he professed it, (and however the World may be mistaken in him) a much deeper Sense of Religion, an inviolable Fidis and Strictness to his Word, an unalterable Friendship wheresoever he professed it, (and however the World may be mistaken in him) a much Deeper Sense of Religion, dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, dt j n1 c-crq pns31 vvd pn31, (cc c-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno31) dt av-d jc-jn n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
189 than many others have, who pretend to it more openly: His natural and acquired Abilities made him sufficiently remarkable to all that he conversed with, than many Others have, who pretend to it more openly: His natural and acquired Abilities made him sufficiently remarkable to all that he conversed with, cs d n2-jn vhb, r-crq vvb p-acp pn31 av-dc av-j: po31 j cc vvn n2 vvd pno31 av-j j p-acp d cst pns31 vvd p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
190 and cannot be unknown to any here present, very few being equal to him, in all the becoming Qualities and Accomplishments, which adorn and set off a complete Gentleman: and cannot be unknown to any Here present, very few being equal to him, in all the becoming Qualities and Accomplishments, which adorn and Set off a complete Gentleman: cc vmbx vbi j p-acp d av j, av d vbg j-jn p-acp pno31, p-acp d dt j-vvg n2 cc n2, r-crq vvb cc vvi a-acp dt j n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
191 His very Enemies (if he have left any behind him) will give him this Character, at least if they knew him so throughly as I did; His very Enemies (if he have left any behind him) will give him this Character, At least if they knew him so thoroughly as I did; po31 j n2 (cs pns31 vhb vvn d p-acp pno31) vmb vvi pno31 d n1, p-acp ds cs pns32 vvd pno31 av av-j c-acp pns11 vdd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
192 and therefore it is but cold Justice in a Friend, who received from him, during his Life, all the Marks of a true Affection, which shall make his Memory dear to me, and Therefore it is but cold justice in a Friend, who received from him, during his Life, all the Marks of a true Affection, which shall make his Memory dear to me, cc av pn31 vbz p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvd p-acp pno31, p-acp po31 n1, d dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vmb vvi po31 n1 j-jn p-acp pno11, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
193 when he is nothing else but Dust and Ashes. when he is nothing Else but Dust and Ashes. c-crq pns31 vbz pix av cc-acp n1 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
194 His Doath seized him suddenly, but could not unprepared, since (to my own certain knowledge) he never took his Dose of Opium, but he solemnly recommended himself to God by Prayer, His Doath seized him suddenly, but could not unprepared, since (to my own certain knowledge) he never took his Dose of Opium, but he solemnly recommended himself to God by Prayer, po31 zz vvn pno31 av-j, cc-acp vmd xx j, c-acp (p-acp po11 d j n1) pns31 av-x vvd po31 n1 pp-f n1, p-acp pns31 av-j vvd px31 p-acp np1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
195 as if he were then about to resign up his Soul into the Hands of his faithful Creator. as if he were then about to resign up his Soul into the Hands of his faithful Creator. c-acp cs pns31 vbdr av a-acp p-acp vvb a-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
196 These Considerations give me good Grounds to hope, that this dead man is blessed; because from thence I have reason to believe, that he died in the Lord. These Considerations give me good Grounds to hope, that this dead man is blessed; Because from thence I have reason to believe, that he died in the Lord. d n2 vvb pno11 j n2 pc-acp vvi, cst d j n1 vbz vvn; c-acp p-acp av pns11 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi, cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
197 I should enlarge farther upon his Character, but that he always in his life time disapproved of that Custom upon these Occasions, I should enlarge farther upon his Character, but that he always in his life time disapproved of that Custom upon these Occasions, pns11 vmd vvi av-jc p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp cst pns31 av p-acp po31 n1 n1 vvn pp-f d n1 p-acp d n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
198 and most especially in relation to himself, nor should I thus far have infringed his Will in this particular, and most especially in Relation to himself, nor should I thus Far have infringed his Will in this particular, cc av-ds av-j p-acp n1 p-acp px31, ccx vmd pns11 av av-j vhb vvn po31 n1 p-acp d j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
199 but that I was willing to inform the World, how much some People have erred in their Opinion of him. but that I was willing to inform the World, how much Some People have erred in their Opinion of him. cc-acp cst pns11 vbds j pc-acp vvi dt n1, c-crq d d n1 vhb vvn p-acp po32 n1 pp-f pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 4
200 Let us then, in the Name God, so manage our selves, during the Course of this Life, that we may be qualified for the Enjoyment of a better; Let us then, in the Name God, so manage our selves, during the Course of this Life, that we may be qualified for the Enjoyment of a better; vvb pno12 av, p-acp dt n1 np1, av vvb po12 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt jc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
201 that when we shall go hence and be no more seen, we may rest from our labours, not enter upon greater Miseries, that when we shall go hence and be no more seen, we may rest from our labours, not enter upon greater Misery's, cst c-crq pns12 vmb vvi av cc vbb dx av-dc vvn, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2, xx vvi p-acp jc ng1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
202 and that our works which shall follow us, may recommend, and not impeach us: and that our works which shall follow us, may recommend, and not impeach us: cc d po12 n2 r-crq vmb vvi pno12, vmb vvi, cc xx vvi pno12: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
203 that so we may have a just Title to that Blessedness, which is the portion of those dead which die in the Lord. that so we may have a just Title to that Blessedness, which is the portion of those dead which die in the Lord. cst av pns12 vmb vhi dt j n1 p-acp cst n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
204 To which, God, of his infinite Mercy, bring us all through the Merits and Mediation of our Blessed Saviour: To which, God, of his infinite Mercy, bring us all through the Merits and Mediation of our Blessed Saviour: p-acp r-crq, np1, pp-f po31 j n1, vvb pno12 d p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f po12 j-vvn n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
205 to whom with the Father, and the Holy Spirit, be ascribed all Honour, Power, Might, Majesty, to whom with the Father, and the Holy Spirit, be ascribed all Honour, Power, Might, Majesty, p-acp ro-crq p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n1, vbb vvn d n1, n1, vmd, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4
206 and Dominion, henceforth, and for evermore. Amen. FINIS. and Dominion, henceforth, and for evermore. Amen. FINIS. cc n1, av, cc p-acp av. uh-n. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 4

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