New sights work somewhat on most people, and a great deal on the weaker sort. Men of remote Nations or Monstrous Productions are run after and gazed upon:
New sights work somewhat on most people, and a great deal on the Weaker sort. Men of remote nations or Monstrous Productions Are run After and gazed upon:
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but the proper subject on which every wise man fixes his thoughts, is that which can afford him such Instructions, that he becomes wiser and better by his observations:
but the proper Subject on which every wise man fixes his thoughts, is that which can afford him such Instructions, that he becomes Wiser and better by his observations:
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If I tell you, that he who is to be the subject of a great part of this Discourse, was such a man, I hope it may be of some use, to let you see in what things this Character agreed to him;
If I tell you, that he who is to be the Subject of a great part of this Discourse, was such a man, I hope it may be of Some use, to let you see in what things this Character agreed to him;
The Prophet promises in the Name of God, that upon their finding such a one, he would pardon Ierusalem. But though upon this occasion we cannot make that comfortable inference from the discovery we are now about,
The Prophet promises in the Name of God, that upon their finding such a one, he would pardon Ierusalem. But though upon this occasion we cannot make that comfortable Inference from the discovery we Are now about,
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then we may hope for a National Pardon, upon yet more certain grounds, unless our sins are grown to that pitch, that God will not pardon them, and that good men among us shall only be able to deliver their own souls, when the Day of our Visitation shall come upon us;
then we may hope for a National Pardon, upon yet more certain grounds, unless our Sins Are grown to that pitch, that God will not pardon them, and that good men among us shall only be able to deliver their own Souls, when the Day of our Visitation shall come upon us;
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But I shall prepare you for what I am to say concerning this perfect and upright man, by considering first the importance of the words which I have read to you.
But I shall prepare you for what I am to say Concerning this perfect and upright man, by considering First the importance of the words which I have read to you.
We see all these Translators have read the words rendred in our Bibles upright and perfect, so, that they did not understand them of an upright and perfect man, but of uprightness and perfection in the abstract;
We see all these Translators have read the words rendered in our Bibles upright and perfect, so, that they did not understand them of an upright and perfect man, but of uprightness and perfection in the abstract;
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which the same words a little varied in the pointing do indeed signifie. The word rendred by us mark, they have rendred keep, which it does strictly signifie;
which the same words a little varied in the pointing doe indeed signify. The word rendered by us mark, they have rendered keep, which it does strictly signify;
The word rendred latter end does also sometimes signifie a reward, because it is given at the latter end of the performance of that for which it was promised;
The word rendered latter end does also sometime signify a reward, Because it is given At the latter end of the performance of that for which it was promised;
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and so the sense will be much the same, whether it be rendred thus, There will be a reward at last for the men of peace, or the latter end of that man is peace.
and so the sense will be much the same, whither it be rendered thus, There will be a reward At last for the men of peace, or the latter end of that man is peace.
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and shall speak to these particulars. 1. I shall shew you, what is meant by perfection and uprightness, or by the perfect and upright man. 2. I shall shew,
and shall speak to these particulars. 1. I shall show you, what is meant by perfection and uprightness, or by the perfect and upright man. 2. I shall show,
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how we are to keep and observe those Vertues, and what regard we ought to have for such as are eminent for them. 3. I shall shew, what is the happy end and conclusion of them,
how we Are to keep and observe those Virtues, and what regard we ought to have for such as Are eminent for them. 3. I shall show, what is the happy end and conclusion of them,
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that is, such a soundness in the faculties and powers of a mans soul, as makes him an entire man, that is, one that is truly a reasonable creature, acted and guided by reason.
that is, such a soundness in the faculties and Powers of a men soul, as makes him an entire man, that is, one that is truly a reasonable creature, acted and guided by reason.
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All that belongs to a thinking nature, is a clearness of understanding and judging, an obsequiousness in the will to the dictates of an enlightned mind,
All that belongs to a thinking nature, is a clearness of understanding and judging, an obsequiousness in the will to the dictates of an enlightened mind,
some men have a greater extent of knowledge than others, though many of the pretenders to it, are too often employed about things that are either impertinent or hurtful to them:
Some men have a greater extent of knowledge than Others, though many of the pretenders to it, Are too often employed about things that Are either impertinent or hurtful to them:
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but every one may be called perfect in his knowledge, who rightly apprehends and judges well those things which relate to himself, who has his mind raised towards the best objects,
but every one may be called perfect in his knowledge, who rightly apprehends and judges well those things which relate to himself, who has his mind raised towards the best objects,
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and the more deeply he considers these things, and the more frequently he reflects on them, he is so much the more perfect, how little soever he may know or relish those vain and empty Notions, which many magnifie as the highest flights of knowledge.
and the more deeply he considers these things, and the more frequently he reflects on them, he is so much the more perfect, how little soever he may know or relish those vain and empty Notions, which many magnify as the highest flights of knowledge.
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and if this temper prevails in the main current of a mans life, he may be well accounted a perfect man, though in some particulars and upon some occasions he leaves it behind him.
and if this temper prevails in the main current of a men life, he may be well accounted a perfect man, though in Some particulars and upon Some occasions he leaves it behind him.
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As for a mans passions and affections, he that resists their fury, and brings himself to an habitual calmness and gentleness, that is not sudden and violent,
As for a men passion and affections, he that resists their fury, and brings himself to an habitual calmness and gentleness, that is not sudden and violent,
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but deliberate and composed, that observes the weak sides of his constitution, and keeps himself at as great a distance as he can from that which may inflame him too much, that endeavours to raise his affections to the best objects, which make him strong against inferiour objects and weak assaults, he that has learn't to make a right estimate and value of things,
but deliberate and composed, that observes the weak sides of his constitution, and keeps himself At as great a distance as he can from that which may inflame him too much, that endeavours to raise his affections to the best objects, which make him strong against inferior objects and weak assaults, he that has learnt to make a right estimate and valve of things,
and therefore I am very apt to conclude, that the pretensions of the Stoicks in this matter, were either only extravagant boastings and vain affectations,
and Therefore I am very apt to conclude, that the pretensions of the Stoics in this matter, were either only extravagant boastings and vain affectations,
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or that they first brought their minds by a long constraint to a heaviness and dulness, by which the active powers of their souls were in a great measure enervated and stupified.
or that they First brought their minds by a long constraint to a heaviness and dullness, by which the active Powers of their Souls were in a great measure enervated and Stupified.
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he that considers well the station that God has set him in, and the relation in which he stands, to the rest of mankind, together with the duties incumbent on him,
he that considers well the station that God has Set him in, and the Relation in which he Stands, to the rest of mankind, together with the duties incumbent on him,
nor to make enemies needlesly, that guides his affairs with discretion, that orders his family with prudent care and foresight, that lives to the good of mankind, that considers himself born not only for himself,
nor to make enemies needlessly, that guides his affairs with discretion, that order his family with prudent care and foresight, that lives to the good of mankind, that considers himself born not only for himself,
first by his own example and the influence that may have on the world, and then by instructing, admonishing and directing those that are under his authority or influence,
First by his own Exampl and the influence that may have on the world, and then by instructing, admonishing and directing those that Are under his Authority or influence,
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and is ready to assist, advise and relieve those that are in any difficulty, or stand in need of any thing that he can spare, this is the perfect man; and that temper is the perfection which we are to observe or keep.
and is ready to assist, Advice and relieve those that Are in any difficulty, or stand in need of any thing that he can spare, this is the perfect man; and that temper is the perfection which we Are to observe or keep.
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A man that has all these in a good and solid measure, is a perfect man, and a perfectly religious man, though he has not yet attained to such degrees in every one of them,
A man that has all these in a good and solid measure, is a perfect man, and a perfectly religious man, though he has not yet attained to such Degrees in every one of them,
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Single instances and errors now and then may fall out, and yet he remain still a perfect man: for we are to remember a distinction between a perfection of parts, and a perfection in degrees:
Single instances and errors now and then may fallen out, and yet he remain still a perfect man: for we Are to Remember a distinction between a perfection of parts, and a perfection in Degrees:
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Uprightness is an exact correspondency between a mans thoughts and his words and actions, when a man is possessed with such a candour and probity of mind, that he lyes under no temtations to disguise or dissemble his thoughts,
Uprightness is an exact correspondency between a men thoughts and his words and actions, when a man is possessed with such a candour and probity of mind, that he lies under no temptations to disguise or dissemble his thoughts,
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so that integrity and truth is that to which he trusts, as knowing it will preserve him; and therefore concludes, that he who walks uprightly, walks surely: when a man is so far raised above the World, that neither a desire to recommend himself to any, by abject flattery,
so that integrity and truth is that to which he trusts, as knowing it will preserve him; and Therefore concludes, that he who walks uprightly, walks surely: when a man is so Far raised above the World, that neither a desire to recommend himself to any, by abject flattery,
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for any of all these things will make a man warp insensibly, and bend into some crooked postures, which after a long bending, will grow to be so strangely rooted, that that which is crooked cannot be made straight:
for any of all these things will make a man warp insensibly, and bend into Some crooked postures, which After a long bending, will grow to be so strangely rooted, that that which is crooked cannot be made straight:
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as to let himself cool and sleep and go on, in any thing that is indirect or disingenious, he will come to be so fortified against those tendernesses and awakenings of Conscience, that he is in a probable way of growing up to any pitch of wickedness to which he may be tempted.
as to let himself cool and sleep and go on, in any thing that is indirect or disingenuous, he will come to be so fortified against those Tendernesses and awakenings of Conscience, that he is in a probable Way of growing up to any pitch of wickedness to which he may be tempted.
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and general rules are so diversified by various circumstances, that every one has not a faculty of applying them to the several actions and in the various turns of life:
and general rules Are so diversified by various Circumstances, that every one has not a faculty of applying them to the several actions and in the various turns of life:
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and therefore when God was to instruct mankind in the excellentest way of Religion that was ever proposed, which was delivered in the greatest simplicity of expression that was possible, he set at the same time before us the perfectest pattern that ever was.
and Therefore when God was to instruct mankind in the excellentest Way of Religion that was ever proposed, which was Delivered in the greatest simplicity of expression that was possible, he Set At the same time before us the perfectest pattern that ever was.
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The best men have their defects and failings, which made St. Paul restrain and limit our being followers of the Apostles themselves, by this Caution, as they were followers of Christ.
The best men have their defects and failings, which made Saint Paul restrain and limit our being followers of the Apostles themselves, by this Caution, as they were followers of christ.
but these being more visible and coming under more common observation, some vain and foolish persons hoping to be thought like those excellent persons, by an affectation of some Gestures and Customs that were peculiar to them, make themselves thereby the objects of the scorn of the Wise and Judicious.
but these being more visible and coming under more Common observation, Some vain and foolish Persons hoping to be Thought like those excellent Persons, by an affectation of Some Gestures and Customs that were peculiar to them, make themselves thereby the objects of the scorn of the Wise and Judicious.
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It is a great blessing for one, especially in his young and tender years, in which he is scarce capable of any thing but imitation, to have this easie and profitable way of instruction offered to him:
It is a great blessing for one, especially in his young and tender Years, in which he is scarce capable of any thing but imitation, to have this easy and profitable Way of instruction offered to him:
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But as we owe our selves the good Improvement of this way of Instruction, so we owe those Persons, to whom the Characters in my Text agree, great esteem and reverence as long as they live,
But as we owe our selves the good Improvement of this Way of Instruction, so we owe those Persons, to whom the Characters in my Text agree, great esteem and Reverence as long as they live,
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we ought to consider them as the Salt, the Light, and the Pillars of the Earth: we do not know how much we owe them for the lengthning out of our Tranquillity, their very being in the World may be a mean to suspend such Judgments in which they might be involved,
we ought to Consider them as the Salt, the Light, and the Pillars of the Earth: we do not know how much we owe them for the lengthening out of our Tranquillity, their very being in the World may be a mean to suspend such Judgments in which they might be involved,
so that every time we see such a Person, it should rejoyce our Heart, and we should conclude there goes one of the Preservers and Supporters of the Nation, if not of the World;
so that every time we see such a Person, it should rejoice our Heart, and we should conclude there Goes one of the Preservers and Supporters of the nation, if not of the World;
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for when the number of the Elect is accomplished, then the rest are not to expect those common Favours of Day and Night, of Times and Seasons, of Sun-shine and Rain, in which the wicked share more for their Neighbour-hood to good Men, than upon their own account.
for when the number of the Elect is accomplished, then the rest Are not to expect those Common Favours of Day and Night, of Times and Seasons, of Sunshine and Rain, in which the wicked share more for their Neighbourhood to good Men, than upon their own account.
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And, above all things, when such are withdrawn, who, as may be reasonably supposed, were a publick Blessing to the Nation, those who survive, especially such as do more immediately fill up their room in other respects, ought to set themselves with all possible care to make up that Loss to the Publick,
And, above all things, when such Are withdrawn, who, as may be reasonably supposed, were a public Blessing to the nation, those who survive, especially such as do more immediately fill up their room in other respects, ought to Set themselves with all possible care to make up that Loss to the Public,
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and so endeavour to imitate, and as much as they can to out do them (for in such a Case, Emulation even with ones Father is a Vertue) in all those excellent things in which they were a Pattern to them,
and so endeavour to imitate, and as much as they can to out do them (for in such a Case, Emulation even with ones Father is a Virtue) in all those excellent things in which they were a Pattern to them,
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What ever the exact rendring of these Words may be, of which I made mention in the beginning of this Discourse, it comes all to one purpose, that either those Men of Peace shall have a good End, or that their End shall be Peace. By this Peace in their End, we are not to understand an easie or peaceable Death,
What ever the exact rendering of these Words may be, of which I made mention in the beginning of this Discourse, it comes all to one purpose, that either those Men of Peace shall have a good End, or that their End shall be Peace. By this Peace in their End, we Are not to understand an easy or peaceable Death,
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But under the Religion of a Crucified Saviour, and the Dispensation of the Crofs, we are not to promise our selves an Exemption from uneasy and painful things,
But under the Religion of a crucified Saviour, and the Dispensation of the Cross, we Are not to promise our selves an Exemption from uneasy and painful things,
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The greatest Glory of the Christian Church hath been in their Deaths, literally burning and shining Lights, and in those fiery Chariots have triumphed over the World;
The greatest Glory of the Christian Church hath been in their Death's, literally burning and shining Lights, and in those fiery Chariots have triumphed over the World;
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and what the Psalmist observed under the Old Testament, is much oftner verified under the New, that the wicked have no Bands in their Death, and both living and dying, seem to have great Advantages over good and vertuous Men;
and what the Psalmist observed under the Old Testament, is much oftener verified under the New, that the wicked have no Bans in their Death, and both living and dying, seem to have great Advantages over good and virtuous Men;
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and in order to their having a full Reward and an higher degree of Happiness in the next State, he does exercise them often very feverely as to all outward Appearance in this Life.
and in order to their having a full Reward and an higher degree of Happiness in the next State, he does exercise them often very feverely as to all outward Appearance in this Life.
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yet upon the Separation of their Souls and Bodies they do then enter into Peace, and into the Ioy of their Lord, into those blessed and peaceful Habitations, where none of those Jars and Contentions with which this World is exercised, disturb their Rest. No Disputes about Religion, no Factions of State, mar that everlasting Quiet, which they always enjoy,
yet upon the Separation of their Souls and Bodies they do then enter into Peace, and into the Joy of their Lord, into those blessed and peaceful Habitations, where none of those Jars and Contentions with which this World is exercised, disturb their Rest. No Disputes about Religion, no Factions of State, mar that everlasting Quiet, which they always enjoy,
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when they adore the God of Peace, and follow the Lamb, the Prince of Peace. The Contests and Heats now among us must needs make all the Sons of Peace grow weary;
when they adore the God of Peace, and follow the Lamb, the Prince of Peace. The Contests and Heats now among us must needs make all the Sons of Peace grow weary;
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than as it is ordered by Divine Appointment, it would at least make a Man seek a retreat in some solitary Place, where he might neither hear nor see any more of the disorders and madness of a wicked World,
than as it is ordered by Divine Appointment, it would At least make a Man seek a retreat in Some solitary Place, where he might neither hear nor see any more of the disorders and madness of a wicked World,
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or, if this is likewise denied one, and that his Station and Circumstances oblige him still to live in the World, it will at least have this effect on him, to make him have as little meddling,
or, if this is likewise denied one, and that his Station and circumstances oblige him still to live in the World, it will At least have this Effect on him, to make him have as little meddling,
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I am next to tell you what you are to mark in this perfect and upright Man, who has now entered into Peace. But how should I adventure to speak of one that lived so long,
I am next to tell you what you Are to mark in this perfect and upright Man, who has now entered into Peace. But how should I adventure to speak of one that lived so long,
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He that had not that Happiness, must be forgiven, if he doth not describe him with those Advantages that another might have, who had observed him long, and had known him intimately.
He that had not that Happiness, must be forgiven, if he does not describe him with those Advantages that Another might have, who had observed him long, and had known him intimately.
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I will be strictly cautious in what I shall say, because I know that excessive Commendations, which are too ordinary on these Occasions, have this ill Effect among many others;
I will be strictly cautious in what I shall say, Because I know that excessive Commendations, which Are too ordinary on these Occasions, have this ill Effect among many Others;
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Mr. Iames Houblon was descended from that worthy Confessor, Mr. Houblon, a Gentleman of Flanders, who above an hundred Years ago fled over to England, from the Persecution that was raised there;
Mr. James Houblon was descended from that worthy Confessor, Mr. Houblon, a Gentleman of Flanders, who above an hundred years ago fled over to England, from the Persecution that was raised there;
against all that embraced the Purity of the Christian Religion, and rejected the Idolatry and Superstition of the Church of Rome, by the Duke of Alva, who proceeded in it with all the Rigor and Cruelty with which that bloody Religion could inspire a Man of so fierce a Temper, acting under a King no less bloody than his Religion;
against all that embraced the Purity of the Christian Religion, and rejected the Idolatry and Superstition of the Church of Rome, by the Duke of Alva, who proceeded in it with all the Rigor and Cruelty with which that bloody Religion could inspire a Man of so fierce a Temper, acting under a King no less bloody than his Religion;
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Then all that received the Reformation, were reduced to those hard Straits, which how far they are from us, the only wise God only knows, either to act against their Consciences,
Then all that received the Reformation, were reduced to those hard Straits, which how Far they Are from us, the only wise God only knows, either to act against their Consciences,
and in Conclusion, to be burnt at a Stake, and destroyed in such numbers, that no fewer than 18000 were reckoned to have suffered by the hand of the Executioner in seven Years time,
and in Conclusion, to be burned At a Stake, and destroyed in such numbers, that no fewer than 18000 were reckoned to have suffered by the hand of the Executioner in seven years time,
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This last being the most eligible, where it can be done, our Saviour having allowed us, when we are persecuted in one City, to flee to another, was the choice of that noble Person, who did by this Action both ennoble himself,
This last being the most eligible, where it can be done, our Saviour having allowed us, when we Are persecuted in one city, to flee to Another, was the choice of that noble Person, who did by this Actium both ennoble himself,
tho' this is but a melancholy Comfort, that one by leaving their Country and Friends, and all they have, may hope to get safe, tho' almost naked, to another Kingdom;
though this is but a melancholy Comfort, that one by leaving their Country and Friends, and all they have, may hope to get safe, though almost naked, to Another Kingdom;
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yet even this small Mercy is denied under the Influences of that cruel Religion. Here in England in Q. Mary 's Time, the Strangers were suffered to go away,
yet even this small Mercy is denied under the Influences of that cruel Religion. Here in England in Q. Marry is Time, the Strangers were suffered to go away,
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But I cannot leave this matter without encouraging you to go on in your Charities, and Readiness to releive those that are forced to come and take Sanctuary among you.
But I cannot leave this matter without encouraging you to go on in your Charities, and Readiness to relieve those that Are forced to come and take Sanctuary among you.
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You see how great a Citizen you had in him that is now dead, and into how many he is now divided, who by their Interest could almost make a City alone:
You see how great a Citizen you had in him that is now dead, and into how many he is now divided, who by their Interest could almost make a city alone:
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as this Family is to the present. But to return to this Upright Man. He was born in this City, the 2d of Iuly, 1592; so that he wanted but a few days of being 90 Years of Age when he died.
as this Family is to the present. But to return to this Upright Man. He was born in this city, the 2d of Iuly, 1592; so that he wanted but a few days of being 90 years of Age when he died.
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and of all the poor Exiles that came over, he contributed always so liberally, that if he did not still live in so many Children, to whom God has given Hearts as well as Fortunes like his, this loss would be very sensibly felt.
and of all the poor Exiles that Come over, he contributed always so liberally, that if he did not still live in so many Children, to whom God has given Hearts as well as Fortune's like his, this loss would be very sensibly felt.
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as he took care to have them all religiously educated, so as they grew up, he continued still to exhort them to go on in that good way in which he had early initiated them,
as he took care to have them all religiously educated, so as they grew up, he continued still to exhort them to go on in that good Way in which he had early initiated them,
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and he often recommended to them secret Prayer, as the great means of keeping up the Life of Religion, which he thought could not be kept up without it;
and he often recommended to them secret Prayer, as the great means of keeping up the Life of Religion, which he Thought could not be kept up without it;
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and not being satisfied with what he said to them by word of Mouth while he lived, he took care that after his Death he should still speak to them, in a great many excellent Letters and Papers which he left behind him, both for all his Children in general,
and not being satisfied with what he said to them by word of Mouth while he lived, he took care that After his Death he should still speak to them, in a great many excellent Letters and Papers which he left behind him, both for all his Children in general,
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and for every one of them in particular, of which I have seen some, and must say this of them, that they express a most genuine and lively sense of Religion, without any laboured Periods,
and for every one of them in particular, of which I have seen Some, and must say this of them, that they express a most genuine and lively sense of Religion, without any laboured Periods,
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All my drift in all my Papers has been, that you may live holily and righteously before the Lord in this your Pilgrimage, that so you may be happy to Eternity,
All my drift in all my Papers has been, that you may live holily and righteously before the Lord in this your Pilgrimage, that so you may be happy to Eternity,
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Fear the Lord and honour the King, praying daily for all whom God hath set over you in Church and State, that so you may under them live a godly and peaceable Life.
fear the Lord and honour the King, praying daily for all whom God hath Set over you in Church and State, that so you may under them live a godly and peaceable Life.
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As he was very sensible of the Blessing of Brethren dwelling together in Unity, so his Love and Charity were more diffused than to be restrained only to his own Family.
As he was very sensible of the Blessing of Brothers Dwelling together in Unity, so his Love and Charity were more diffused than to be restrained only to his own Family.
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He himself, while in the City, did always joyn with the French Congregation, but when he was in the Country, he joyned in the Worship of the Church of England.
He himself, while in the city, did always join with the French Congregation, but when he was in the Country, he joined in the Worship of the Church of England.
and might be again brought under the Tyranny of the Church of Rome, and the inundation of a Forreign Power, in which we have all reason to pray God that his Fears prove not too prophetical:
and might be again brought under the Tyranny of the Church of Rome, and the inundation of a Foreign Power, in which we have all reason to pray God that his Fears prove not too prophetical:
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This good Man had a great deal of that hundred-fold which our Saviour promised even in this Life, to those who forsook their Houses, Lands and Families for his sake. This entail descended on him from his Father,
This good Man had a great deal of that hundredfold which our Saviour promised even in this Life, to those who forsook their Houses, Lands and Families for his sake. This entail descended on him from his Father,
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and the last 35 years of his Life, till a little before his Death, he enjoyed a vigorous and perfect Health, together with the greatest of all earthly Blessings, the perfect use of his Senses, his Memory, and Judgment:
and the last 35 Years of his Life, till a little before his Death, he enjoyed a vigorous and perfect Health, together with the greatest of all earthly Blessings, the perfect use of his Senses, his Memory, and Judgement:
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whether he could ever recover, he was again restored to his Family, and lived to see his Childrens Children, and some of their Children, to so great an Increase, that in his time a full hundred came into the World descended from him, all born in full time, and all baptized save one:
whither he could ever recover, he was again restored to his Family, and lived to see his Children's Children, and Some of their Children, to so great an Increase, that in his time a full hundred Come into the World descended from him, all born in full time, and all baptised save one:
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of these, 67 are yet alive, to which, if eleven, that are come into his Family by Marriages, be joyned, there wanted but two of fourscore, that had right to his daily Blessing.
of these, 67 Are yet alive, to which, if eleven, that Are come into his Family by Marriages, be joined, there wanted but two of fourscore, that had right to his daily Blessing.
And so entirely did the first Blessing of Encrease and Multiply rest on him and his Children, that there was never an Abortive nor a Child deadborn in all his numerous Family:
And so entirely did the First Blessing of Increase and Multiply rest on him and his Children, that there was never an Abortive nor a Child deadborn in all his numerous Family:
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Having thus lengthened out his Days with a great Increase both of Family and Fortune, he at last for several Years withdrew himself from all wordly Affairs,
Having thus lengthened out his Days with a great Increase both of Family and Fortune, he At last for several years withdrew himself from all wordly Affairs,
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A few days before Christmass last, he was taken ill, and tho' it might have been imagined that in so ancient a Man, Nature was so far spent, that it could not have held out long;
A few days before Christmass last, he was taken ill, and though it might have been imagined that in so ancient a Man, Nature was so Far spent, that it could not have held out long;
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but tho' his Memory and Judgment were sometimes clouded during his Sickness, yet it appeared that Goodness and true Piety were become, by long Use and Practice,
but though his Memory and Judgement were sometime clouded during his Sickness, yet it appeared that goodness and true Piety were become, by long Use and Practice,
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And tho' it was likely that so long a Sickness in so aged a Person had so shaken the whole Fabrick, that the Separation of that Soul and Body that had dwelt so long together would have been easy and perhaps insensible,
And though it was likely that so long a Sickness in so aged a Person had so shaken the Whole Fabric, that the Separation of that Soul and Body that had dwelled so long together would have been easy and perhaps insensible,
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I wish we may all lay it to heart, and consider well whether this righteous Man is not taken away from the Evil to come, which certainly must come on the sooner,
I wish we may all lay it to heart, and Consider well whither this righteous Man is not taken away from the Evil to come, which Certainly must come on the sooner,
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that is, that our end may be Peace. To which, let us earnestly pray to God that we may attain, through Jesus Christ our Lord, that came to make Peace, who is over all, blessed for evermore; Amen. FINIS.
that is, that our end may be Peace. To which, let us earnestly pray to God that we may attain, through jesus christ our Lord, that Come to make Peace, who is over all, blessed for evermore; Amen. FINIS.
