Christian tranquility, or, The government of the passions of joy and grief in a sermon preached at Shenton in Leicestershire, upon the occasion of the much lamented death of that hopeful young gentleman, Mr. Francis Wollatson ... / by John Cave ...
and they that weep, as tho they wept not, &c. I shall consider my Text in its dependance, and speak first of the Proposition from which it is inferred.
and they that weep, as though they wept not, etc. I shall Consider my Text in its dependence, and speak First of the Proposition from which it is inferred.
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This I say, brethren, the time is short. And in it I shall observe, 1. The Preface; This I say, brethren. 2. The Matter, or Doctrine; The time is short. This I say, brethren.
This I say, brothers, the time is short. And in it I shall observe, 1. The Preface; This I say, brothers. 2. The Matter, or Doctrine; The time is short. This I say, brothers.
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That your desires may not be long when your time is short: That all your delights and sorrows may bear an equal proportion to their respective Objects:
That your Desires may not be long when your time is short: That all your delights and sorrows may bear an equal proportion to their respective Objects:
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In the Text he gives them the sum of all, by perswading to moderation in all estates and conditions of life, with respect to the mutability and short continuance of them.
In the Text he gives them the sum of all, by persuading to moderation in all estates and conditions of life, with respect to the mutability and short Continuance of them.
The time is short. 1. The time of Life. 2. The time of the coming of the Lord. 3. The time of Joy and Prosperity. 4. The time of Persecution and Trouble is short.
The time is short. 1. The time of Life. 2. The time of the coming of the Lord. 3. The time of Joy and Prosperity. 4. The time of Persecution and Trouble is short.
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It is the Language not only of Philosophers, but of the Holy Ghost, concerning all the Nations of men, that they are as nothing, less than nothing, and vanity.
It is the Language not only of Philosophers, but of the Holy Ghost, Concerning all the nations of men, that they Are as nothing, less than nothing, and vanity.
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Childhood and Youth are vanity, and many a man dies when he seems to be in his full strength; when his breasts are full of milk, and his bones moistened with marrow.
Childhood and Youth Are vanity, and many a man die when he seems to be in his full strength; when his breasts Are full of milk, and his bones moistened with marrow.
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every possibility of evil can loosen and dissinew the courage of his mind; and his own imagination, without any real stroke, frequently proves his Executioner.
every possibility of evil can loosen and dissinew the courage of his mind; and his own imagination, without any real stroke, frequently Proves his Executioner.
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Therefore as the time of every mans Life is short, so the time of many mens is contracted, or made short, and that sometimes by the justice, and sometimes by the mercy of the Divine Providence.
Therefore as the time of every men Life is short, so the time of many men's is contracted, or made short, and that sometime by the Justice, and sometime by the mercy of the Divine Providence.
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nor Scepticism ever disbelieved, or doubted, which every days experience attests, which the Mourners publish in the Streets, the Tombs and Grave-Stones, the Escutcheons and Garlands in the Church, Preach without a voice.
nor Scepticism ever disbelieved, or doubted, which every days experience attests, which the Mourners publish in the Streets, the Tombs and Grave-Stones, the Escutcheons and Garlands in the Church, Preach without a voice.
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and that we are fallen into the last Act of the Worlds Tragedy: And let me note this by the way, that St. James Exhorts to Patience under Afflictions, by this very Argument, Be patient therefore, brethren,
and that we Are fallen into the last Act of the World's Tragedy: And let me note this by the Way, that Saint James Exhorts to Patience under Afflictions, by this very Argument, Be patient Therefore, brothers,
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Riches, when we think we have them in safe custody, take to themselves wings, and fly away from us, Prov. 23. or else are consumed by the Moth, or purloined by the Thief.
Riches, when we think we have them in safe custody, take to themselves wings, and fly away from us, Curae 23. or Else Are consumed by the Moth, or purloined by the Thief.
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Health is a harmony of humors, which is soon discomposed, and put out of Tune. Credit is a Christal Glass, quickly broken, and cannot be repaired again.
Health is a harmony of humours, which is soon discomposed, and put out of Tune. Credit is a Crystal Glass, quickly broken, and cannot be repaired again.
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and we read of a Count in the time of Henry the second Emperor, who had thirty Sons, beside eight Daughters, who followed him to Court, and were all placed,
and we read of a Count in the time of Henry the second Emperor, who had thirty Sons, beside eight Daughters, who followed him to Court, and were all placed,
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The Psalmist tells us, that their inward thought is (tho happily they are ashamed to publish it) that their houses shall endure for ever, and their dwelling places to all Generations.
The Psalmist tells us, that their inward Thought is (though happily they Are ashamed to publish it) that their houses shall endure for ever, and their Dwelling places to all Generations.
When the Atheistical Fool Eat, Drank, and took his Pleasure, as if he had goods laid up for many Years, one Night put a Period both to his Enjoyment and his Projects.
When the Atheistical Fool Eat, Drank, and took his Pleasure, as if he had goods laid up for many years, one Night put a Period both to his Enjoyment and his Projects.
and degrades him from his proud heights. Tho thou build thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down. NONLATINALPHABET, &c. The Princes and Potentates of the World, who talk and look as if they were immortal, die like other men. Alas, we find it so;
and degrades him from his proud heights. Though thou built thy nest among the Stars, thence will I bring thee down., etc. The Princes and Potentates of the World, who talk and look as if they were immortal, die like other men. Alas, we find it so;
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The greatest or the best of men, have no sure hold of any earthly Felicity; even their Summer days are short, and the most flourishing Estate fading, ready to die,
The greatest or the best of men, have no sure hold of any earthly Felicity; even their Summer days Are short, and the most flourishing Estate fading, ready to die,
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The Rabbins have observed of Adam himself, that he did not dwell one Night in Paradise, but was poysoned with his Prosperity, with the ravishing Charms of a fair Wife,
The Rabbis have observed of Adam himself, that he did not dwell one Night in Paradise, but was poisoned with his Prosperity, with the ravishing Charms of a fair Wife,
But where we read in the Old or New Testament, of the number, or the sharpness of good mens troubles, we read of their shortness too. We read in Psal. 34.19. that the afflictions of the righteous are many:
But where we read in the Old or New Testament, of the number, or the sharpness of good men's Troubles, we read of their shortness too. We read in Psalm 34.19. that the afflictions of the righteous Are many:
Sorrow may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. And both these were remarkably exemplified in good Job: His afflictions were sore and numerous:
Sorrow may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. And both these were remarkably exemplified in good Job: His afflictions were soar and numerous:
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Our heavenly Father chastens us not after his own pleasure, to shew his Soveraignty; but for our profit, to impart his Holiness. He designs our quiet by our trouble, the peaceable fruits of righteousness by the afflictions which are most grievous to Nature.
Our heavenly Father chastens us not After his own pleasure, to show his Sovereignty; but for our profit, to impart his Holiness. He designs our quiet by our trouble, the peaceable fruits of righteousness by the afflictions which Are most grievous to Nature.
The case of Joseph is upon famous Record in Scripture. And in Church - History we read of one Eudoxia, who was unkindly thrust out of her Fathers house, by her unnatural Brethren;
The case of Joseph is upon famous Record in Scripture. And in Church - History we read of one Eudoxia, who was unkindly thrust out of her Father's house, by her unnatural Brothers;
and it is the usual method of the Divine Providence, to usher in his mercies with the black Rod, thereby enhansing and endearing our subsequent refreshments.
and it is the usual method of the Divine Providence, to usher in his Mercies with the black Rod, thereby enhancing and endearing our subsequent refreshments.
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by making this general use of the shortness of our lives, and the vicissitude of our Fortunes, to perswade us to Equanimity and Moderation, to an even temper of Spirit in every Condition, whether comfortable, or calamitous.
by making this general use of the shortness of our lives, and the vicissitude of our Fortune's, to persuade us to Equanimity and Moderation, to an even temper of Spirit in every Condition, whither comfortable, or calamitous.
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And Cicero notes it of Pythagoras, that his looks never discovered the least inconstancy in his mind, that no one ever saw him rejoyce or weep; if he did so indeed, it was as our Apostle would have us do, as if he did not.
And Cicero notes it of Pythagoras, that his looks never discovered the least inconstancy in his mind, that no one ever saw him rejoice or weep; if he did so indeed, it was as our Apostle would have us do, as if he did not.
In the Text, there seems to be an allusion to that of the Prophet Ezekiel, The time is come, the day draweth near, let not the buyer rejoyce, or the seller mourn. For thus he proceeds in the following words, They that buy, as tho they possessed not;
In the Text, there seems to be an allusion to that of the Prophet Ezekielem, The time is come, the day draws near, let not the buyer rejoice, or the seller mourn. For thus he proceeds in the following words, They that buy, as though they possessed not;
Seneca (who perhaps was not altogether a Stranger to our St. Paul ) hath somewhat like this, in his 78 Ep. to Lucilius, Interim tene hoc mordicus, adversis non succumbere, laetis non credere.
Senecca (who perhaps was not altogether a Stranger to our Saint Paul) hath somewhat like this, in his 78 Epistle to Lucilius, Interim tene hoc mordicus, adversis non succumbere, Laetis non Believe.
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why we ought to be so indifferent in our Affections, viz. because the things or states are of an indifferent nature, nec bona, nec mala, neither good nor evil in themselves,
why we ought to be so indifferent in our Affections, viz. Because the things or states Are of an indifferent nature, nec Bona, nec mala, neither good nor evil in themselves,
but may become either to us, as we use or abuse them. A continued course of intense passion, seems very incongruous towards such discontinuing, such indifferent things.
but may become either to us, as we use or abuse them. A continued course of intense passion, seems very incongruous towards such discontinuing, such indifferent things.
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Yet our great Apostle saw it needful to press Christians with the same consideration; to be their serious Remembrancers, to put them in mind of what they knew before;
Yet our great Apostle saw it needful to press Christians with the same consideration; to be their serious Remembrancers, to put them in mind of what they knew before;
and which it is your Duty to do, viz. to be moderate in your Enjoyments, and your Sufferings; not to murmure or repine at your losses, nor to set your hearts too much upon your remaining Comforts, Wife, Children, Houses, Lands, &c. Because,
and which it is your Duty to do, viz. to be moderate in your Enjoyments, and your Sufferings; not to murmur or repine At your losses, nor to Set your hearts too much upon your remaining Comforts, Wife, Children, Houses, Lands, etc. Because,
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The Fathers have made this observation on these words, that the Joys of this World are but Quasi, as if they were Joys, not such indeed, but rather Shadows or Images:
The Father's have made this observation on these words, that the Joys of this World Are but Quasi, as if they were Joys, not such indeed, but rather Shadows or Images:
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Solomon the wisest of men, adviseth us to cease from our own Wisdom (not to lay too much stress upon our worldly Policies) Prov. 23.4. for it will otherwise cease from us:
Solomon the Wisest of men, adviseth us to cease from our own Wisdom (not to lay too much stress upon our worldly Policies) Curae 23.4. for it will otherwise cease from us:
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There is no knowledg nor wisdom in the grave, whither we are all going, Eccles 9.10. Again, by strength shall no man prevail long; and Riches will fail us when we most need them;
There is no knowledge nor Wisdom in the grave, whither we Are all going, Eccles 9.10. Again, by strength shall no man prevail long; and Riches will fail us when we most need them;
If these things, and others of the like Nature, wherein we are most apt to over-joy, to glory and pride our selves, do not in a short time fail us, it will not be long before we leave them:
If these things, and Others of the like Nature, wherein we Are most apt to overjoy, to glory and pride our selves, do not in a short time fail us, it will not be long before we leave them:
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How then in Reason can we be over-fond of them? Why should we set our hearts and affections upon things which are not? upon things which perish in the enjoyment, which are passing away from us,
How then in Reason can we be overfond of them? Why should we Set our hearts and affections upon things which Are not? upon things which perish in the enjoyment, which Are passing away from us,
Frequent serious thoughts, That all we have, or can desire here, will last us but to the grave, should make us look upon them effectually but as the two sticks which the Widow of Zarephath gathered to dress an handful of meal,
Frequent serious thoughts, That all we have, or can desire Here, will last us but to the grave, should make us look upon them effectually but as the two sticks which the Widow of Zarephath gathered to dress an handful of meal,
How strangely did Hezekiah forget himself, as soon as ever he was recovered from his sickness? When he had his Treasury and his Cabinets silled with precious store, what vanity and presumption doth he presently derive from it? Job confesseth he grew secure before his afflictions:
How strangely did Hezekiah forget himself, as soon as ever he was recovered from his sickness? When he had his Treasury and his Cabinets silled with precious store, what vanity and presumption does he presently derive from it? Job Confesses he grew secure before his afflictions:
if we rejoice as if we rejoiced not, in the most agreeable society of our dearest Friends, we shall be the better prepared to mourn as if we mourned not,
if we rejoice as if we rejoiced not, in the most agreeable society of our dearest Friends, we shall be the better prepared to mourn as if we mourned not,
That is, They that are in heaviness by the sad mischances which Marriage brings with it, by the death of husband, wife, children, or the like troubles.
That is, They that Are in heaviness by the sad mischances which Marriage brings with it, by the death of husband, wife, children, or the like Troubles.
The Apostle doth not recommend a Stoical Apathy, a senselessness or stupidity of disposition. Our strength is not the strength of stones, nor our flesh of brass.
The Apostle does not recommend a Stoical Apathy, a senselessness or stupidity of disposition. Our strength is not the strength of stones, nor our Flesh of brass.
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To weep upon just occasions, is not always an humane frailty; It is sometimes a Christian Vertue: Our blessed Saviour himself was a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.
To weep upon just occasions, is not always an humane frailty; It is sometime a Christian Virtue: Our blessed Saviour himself was a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.
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We never read that he laughed, but he sighed over Jerusalem, and he wept over Lazarus. And next to our own and other mens sins, nothing hath a better title to our Tears than the death of men or women useful to the world, and dear to our selves;
We never read that he laughed, but he sighed over Jerusalem, and he wept over Lazarus. And next to our own and other men's Sins, nothing hath a better title to our Tears than the death of men or women useful to the world, and dear to our selves;
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An infinite commiseration is wont to attend the Funerals of very hopeful Youths: For no destiny is so lamentable, so powerful to move, or rather to command compassion,
an infinite commiseration is wont to attend the Funerals of very hopeful Youths: For no destiny is so lamentable, so powerful to move, or rather to command compassion,
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these pieces of their parents are divided from them, it makes a wide an a bleeding wound, which needs an healing hand, a word in season, a word like precious Oyl,
these Pieces of their Parents Are divided from them, it makes a wide an a bleeding wound, which needs an healing hand, a word in season, a word like precious Oil,
but to him; admit his Advice, follow his Directions, and apply to your selves what he prescribes to his beloved Thessalonians; For it will fit your case exactly:
but to him; admit his advice, follow his Directions, and apply to your selves what he prescribes to his Beloved Thessalonians; For it will fit your case exactly:
As in the Text, so here, brethren: And what a charm of kindness and pity is there in that expression? Think that he speaks to you, not only as to children of the same earthly and heavenly extraction,
As in the Text, so Here, brothers: And what a charm of kindness and pity is there in that expression? Think that he speaks to you, not only as to children of the same earthly and heavenly extraction,
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but as to fellow-sufferers, and his brethren in afflictions: And that he is endeavouring to comfort you with the same consolation wherewith he himself hath been often comforted.
but as to Fellow-sufferers, and his brothers in afflictions: And that he is endeavouring to Comfort you with the same consolation wherewith he himself hath been often comforted.
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Our sorrow ought to keep the Mean between neglect and excess, not despising the chastning of the Lord, nor on the other hand fainting, much less murmuring when we are rebuked of him.
Our sorrow ought to keep the Mean between neglect and excess, not despising the chastening of the Lord, nor on the other hand fainting, much less murmuring when we Are rebuked of him.
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Sarah was the first that we find mourned for in Scripture, and Abraham the first Mourner. And Bishop Hall hath set down an Observation of the Hebrew Doctors, upon Gen. 23.2. where this mourning is specified;
Sarah was the First that we find mourned for in Scripture, and Abraham the First Mourner. And Bishop Hall hath Set down an Observation of the Hebrew Doctors, upon Gen. 23.2. where this mourning is specified;
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which they who are wont to make some extraordinary discoveries in every point or tittle of Moses his writing, interpret to imply the moderate mourning of that holy Patriarch. That expression likewise is taken notice of by some, which follows in the next verse: He stood up from before his dead;
which they who Are wont to make Some extraordinary discoveries in every point or tittle of Moses his writing, interpret to imply the moderate mourning of that holy Patriarch. That expression likewise is taken notice of by Some, which follows in the next verse: He stood up from before his dead;
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To bear Afflictions decently, hath been ever accounted so great a Vertue and Honour, that some of the Ancient Heathens have too extravagantly thought it equalled men to God himself. Vere magnum est habere in uno fragilitatem hominis, securitatem Dei.
To bear Afflictions decently, hath been ever accounted so great a Virtue and Honour, that Some of the Ancient heathens have too extravagantly Thought it equaled men to God himself. Vere magnum est habere in Uno fragilitatem hominis, securitatem Dei.
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to have a strong, firm, invulnerable temper of mind in our much yeilding flesh. It is by all true Philosophy deemed to proceed from the greatest strength of Nature;
to have a strong, firm, invulnerable temper of mind in our much yielding Flesh. It is by all true Philosophy deemed to proceed from the greatest strength of Nature;
The best and the wisest Persons, have always been the most moderate Mourners. It is observed of Augustus, tho he lost all his Children, and Nephews,
The best and the Wisest Persons, have always been the most moderate Mourners. It is observed of Augustus, though he lost all his Children, and Nephews,
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And the most excellent Dr. Patrick, In his consolatory Discourses, &c. hath further noted, That the Aegyptians mourned ten times as long, as the Children of Israel;
And the most excellent Dr. Patrick, In his consolatory Discourses, etc. hath further noted, That the egyptians mourned ten times as long, as the Children of Israel;
seven days ordinarily contented the People of God, for their Grief; whereas they that were strangers to the God of Israel, extended their mourning seventy days.
seven days ordinarily contented the People of God, for their Grief; whereas they that were Strangers to the God of Israel, extended their mourning seventy days.
Yea, the greatest Mourning that the Israelites used for their two famous leaders, Moses and Aaron, was prolonged but to thirty days, not half the time that those Heathens allowed. And St. Hierom writes of one Melenia, a holy and good Woman of his time, who lost two Sons at once, when her Husband lay unburied by her;
Yea, the greatest Mourning that the Israelites used for their two famous leaders, Moses and Aaron, was prolonged but to thirty days, not half the time that those heathens allowed. And Saint Hieronymus writes of one Melenia, a holy and good Woman of his time, who lost two Sons At once, when her Husband lay unburied by her;
yet scarce shed a Tear for them, but threw her self at the feet of Christ her Saviour, saying, I shall serve thee now O Lord, with more ease and freedom,
yet scarce shed a Tear for them, but threw her self At the feet of christ her Saviour, saying, I shall serve thee now Oh Lord, with more ease and freedom,
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As to the first of these, our Grief may be immoderate and unreasonable, either in respect, 1. Of the Measure. 2. Of the Manner. 3. Of the Effects and Consequents thereof.
As to the First of these, our Grief may be immoderate and unreasonable, either in respect, 1. Of the Measure. 2. Of the Manner. 3. Of the Effects and Consequents thereof.
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Grief is excessive, and very sinful, when it is attended with distrustfulness, despair, and a questioning of Gods Attributes, his Justice, Wisdom, Goodness, Power, &c.
Grief is excessive, and very sinful, when it is attended with distrustfulness, despair, and a questioning of God's Attributes, his justice, Wisdom, goodness, Power, etc.
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The Christian wise man ought to know and bear them, as the tributes of offending; and why should a man complain, a living man for the punishment of his sins?
The Christian wise man ought to know and bear them, as the Tributes of offending; and why should a man complain, a living man for the punishment of his Sins?
Behold he taketh away, and who can hinder him? Who shall say unto him, what dost thou? And in chastning his people, he doth not always level his Arrows against their sins;
Behold he Takes away, and who can hinder him? Who shall say unto him, what dost thou? And in chastening his people, he does not always level his Arrows against their Sins;
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Wherefore we are by no means to censure others hardly as Jobs Friends did him; it is a plain case, the greatest Sufferers are not always the greatest Sinners.
Wherefore we Are by no means to censure Others hardly as Jobs Friends did him; it is a plain case, the greatest Sufferers Are not always the greatest Sinners.
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yet it is always some vapour below that breeds the storm, which comes from above. And there is sin enough in the best, to justifie all Gods severities towards them.
yet it is always Some vapour below that breeds the storm, which comes from above. And there is since enough in the best, to justify all God's severities towards them.
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that he in Justice puniseth those remnants of sin, which are in good men, with those Temporal Afflictions, for whom yet in Mercy he reserveth eternal Salvation.
that he in justice puniseth those remnants of since, which Are in good men, with those Temporal Afflictions, for whom yet in Mercy he reserveth Eternal Salvation.
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3. We must acknowledg his Goodness and Love, so far as it is consistent with his Justice and Wisdom; that as he knows our Frame, so he pities our Frailties.
3. We must acknowledge his goodness and Love, so Far as it is consistent with his justice and Wisdom; that as he knows our Frame, so he pities our Frailties.
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If our behaviour be such towards our heavenly Father; we provoke him to add to our present Afflictions, the removal of our remaining Mercies. Wherefore amongst a great deal of excellent consolatory advice, which Photius, the renowned Patriarch of Constantinople, gave Patritius upon the Death of his beloved Daughter, we find this agreeable to our occasion.
If our behaviour be such towards our heavenly Father; we provoke him to add to our present Afflictions, the removal of our remaining mercies. Wherefore among a great deal of excellent consolatory Advice, which Photius, the renowned Patriarch of Constantinople, gave Patritius upon the Death of his Beloved Daughter, we find this agreeable to our occasion.
A belief of Consolations hereafter proportionable to our patient Sufferings here. 3. Repentance. If we turn our Sorrow upon our Sins, which most justly deserve it;
A belief of Consolations hereafter proportionable to our patient Sufferings Here. 3. Repentance. If we turn our Sorrow upon our Sins, which most justly deserve it;
the work of Righteousness, (which frequently in Holy Scripture is but another word for Charity, or Bounty) is peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness, and assurance for ever.
the work of Righteousness, (which frequently in Holy Scripture is but Another word for Charity, or Bounty) is peace, and the Effect of righteousness, quietness, and assurance for ever.
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Tho we cannot profit the dead, as some have imagined we may by our Alms and Oblations, NONLATINALPHABET, Damascen. de defunctis; yet we may much benefit and comfort our selves thereby:
Though we cannot profit the dead, as Some have imagined we may by our Alms and Oblations,, Damascene. de defunctis; yet we may much benefit and Comfort our selves thereby:
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When we come to die, the remembrance of our bounty and charity, the good deeds we have done for the house and the servants of our God, will minister more comfort to our minds than all the Treasures we leave behind us upon Earth.
When we come to die, the remembrance of our bounty and charity, the good Deeds we have done for the house and the Servants of our God, will minister more Comfort to our minds than all the Treasures we leave behind us upon Earth.
Scripturarum lectio, Vita est, saith St. Ambrose: There is comfort, nay, Life in reading the holy Scriptures. Wherefore St. Basil stiles them, NONLATINALPHABET;
Scripturarum Lectio, Vita est, Says Saint Ambrose: There is Comfort, nay, Life in reading the holy Scriptures. Wherefore Saint Basil stile them,;
And in such trouble as ours, it concerns us especially to meditate upon the shortness of life, and upon the certainty and unavoidableness of death; or rather (because I have spoke of this already) of the shortness of death, and the certainty of Resurrection.
And in such trouble as ours, it concerns us especially to meditate upon the shortness of life, and upon the certainty and Unavoidableness of death; or rather (Because I have spoke of this already) of the shortness of death, and the certainty of Resurrection.
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That the dead bodies of our dear Relations are not lost, but lodged in the grave; That it will not be long before that which is sown in corruption shall be raised in incorruption, and that part which is sown in dishonour shall be raised in glory.
That the dead bodies of our dear Relations Are not lost, but lodged in the grave; That it will not be long before that which is sown in corruption shall be raised in incorruption, and that part which is sown in dishonour shall be raised in glory.
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When we stick our Herses with flowers, and go forth to the grave with Rosemary, it naturally suggests this meditation, That the bones of our friends shall flourish again like an herb, in the Prophet Isaiah 's comparison.
When we stick our Herses with flowers, and go forth to the grave with Rosemary, it naturally suggests this meditation, That the bones of our Friends shall flourish again like an herb, in the Prophet Isaiah is comparison.
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3. The last duty and instrument of peace and comfort which I shall recommend to you, is fervent and devout prayer; and it is the Apostle James his Recipe, Is any man afflicted? let him pray;
3. The last duty and Instrument of peace and Comfort which I shall recommend to you, is fervent and devout prayer; and it is the Apostle James his Recipe, Is any man afflicted? let him pray;
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and that in his good time, you may be happily gathered to your son, and, you to your brother, as he is already gathered to his fathers and yours; that when you rest stom your labour, you may rest from your cares and vexations, from all the sad accidents of short time, from pain and sickness, sorrow and sympathy, weeping for your selves, weeping with and for your beloved Friends;
and that in his good time, you may be happily gathered to your son, and, you to your brother, as he is already gathered to his Father's and yours; that when you rest stom your labour, you may rest from your Cares and vexations, from all the sad accidents of short time, from pain and sickness, sorrow and Sympathy, weeping for your selves, weeping with and for your Beloved Friends;
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If you bury your worldly Affections with your dear deceased, and blow up a fire of heavenly desire out of his ashes, you your selves rise to a new life,
If you bury your worldly Affections with your dear deceased, and blow up a fire of heavenly desire out of his Ashes, you your selves rise to a new life,
and do in a sense put off Mortality on this side the grave. You have a part in the first Resurrection, and shall have in the second: Death, that black, that bloody King of terrors shall not have dominion over you.
and do in a sense put off Mortality on this side the grave. You have a part in the First Resurrection, and shall have in the second: Death, that black, that bloody King of terrors shall not have dominion over you.
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Omnia ista quae vos tumidos & supra humana elatos oblivisci cogunt vestrae fragilitatis, &c. non sunt vestra, in depositi causa sunt, jamjam { que } ad alium dominum spectantia. Sen. de benef. l. 7.
Omnia ista Quae vos tumidos & supra Humana Elatos Oblivion cogunt Vestrae fragilitatis, etc. non sunt Vestra, in depositi causa sunt, jamjam { que } ad Alium dominum spectantia. Sen. de Beneficence. l. 7.
