A sermon preached in Christ's-Church, Dublin, November 18, 1693 at the funeral of His Grace Francis Lord Archbishop of Dublin / by the Reverend Father in God Anthony, Lord Bishop of Meath.
that taught them to sing in the midst of the most scorching Flames, and expire in the midst of the most cruel Torments, with as much Serenity and Unconcernedness as if they had been Reposing themselves on a Bed of Roses.
that taught them to sing in the midst of the most scorching Flames, and expire in the midst of the most cruel Torments, with as much Serenity and Unconcernedness as if they had been Reposing themselves on a Bed of Roses.
They look'd upon all their Sorrows and Afflictions as light and easie, in respect of that far more exceeding and eternal Weight of Glory that was ready to Crown all their Labours, 2 Cor IV. 17. They look'd not at the things that were seen, which were able to affright them with the Terror of their Appearance;
They looked upon all their Sorrows and Afflictions as Light and easy, in respect of that Far more exceeding and Eternal Weight of Glory that was ready to Crown all their Labours, 2 Cor IV. 17. They looked not At the things that were seen, which were able to affright them with the Terror of their Appearance;
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but at the things which were not seen, at that invisible state of Joy and Comfort, which was abundantly sufficient to comfort and refresh their Spirits in the height of their greatest Sufferings.
but At the things which were not seen, At that invisible state of Joy and Comfort, which was abundantly sufficient to Comfort and refresh their Spirits in the height of their greatest Sufferings.
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And when their Persecutors were tormenting of their Bodies, and exercising all the Cruelty upon them that the Wit and Rage of an Enemy could invent, they were so far from shrinking back,
And when their Persecutors were tormenting of their Bodies, and exercising all the Cruelty upon them that the Wit and Rage of an Enemy could invent, they were so Far from shrinking back,
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and an Emancipation of their Souls from the dark and melancholy Prison of their Bodies: Being well assured that when the Earthly House of their Tabernacle was Dissolved;
and an Emancipation of their Souls from the dark and melancholy Prison of their Bodies: Being well assured that when the Earthly House of their Tabernacle was Dissolved;
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By the Earthly House of this Tabernacle, we are to understand the frail and mortal Body of Man, which the Apostle calls an Earthly House, and a Tabernacle, because of its similitude to them.
By the Earthly House of this Tabernacle, we Are to understand the frail and Mortal Body of Man, which the Apostle calls an Earthly House, and a Tabernacle, Because of its similitude to them.
It is compared to an House, because it is the Habitation of the Soul that is lodged within it, our Bodies being only given us for the Entertainment of our Souls,
It is compared to an House, Because it is the Habitation of the Soul that is lodged within it, our Bodies being only given us for the Entertainment of our Souls,
but the Soul to a rich and pretious Jewel that is lodged within it ▪ It is called an Earthly House, because it was first framed out of the Dust of the Earth,
but the Soul to a rich and precious Jewel that is lodged within it ▪ It is called an Earthly House, Because it was First framed out of the Dust of the Earth,
and it is resembled to a Tabernacle, not only in Conformity to the Phrase and Idiom of the Jews and the Pythagoreans, who do frequently call it so in their Writings ▪ but also because of its Mutability & Uncertainty, it is the nature of a Tabernacle to be removed from place to place;
and it is resembled to a Tabernacle, not only in Conformity to the Phrase and Idiom of the jews and the pythagoreans, who do frequently call it so in their Writings ▪ but also Because of its Mutability & Uncertainty, it is the nature of a Tabernacle to be removed from place to place;
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By the House not made with Hands, Eternal in the Heavens, we are to understand that state of Dignity and Immortality to which our Bodies shall be advanced in another World, which is therefore called a Building of God, because it is of his ordering and preparing.
By the House not made with Hands, Eternal in the Heavens, we Are to understand that state of Dignity and Immortality to which our Bodies shall be advanced in Another World, which is Therefore called a Building of God, Because it is of his ordering and preparing.
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An House not made with Hands, because not subject to Changes and Decays, and it is called Eternal in the Heavens, to denote the place and the perpetuity of it, our Immortal Bodies shall be placed in Heaven,
an House not made with Hands, Because not Subject to Changes and Decays, and it is called Eternal in the Heavens, to denote the place and the perpetuity of it, our Immortal Bodies shall be placed in Heaven,
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for we know and are assured, That when the Earthly House of this Tabernacle is Dissolved, we have a Building of God an House not made with Hands, Eternal in the Heavens.
for we know and Are assured, That when the Earthly House of this Tabernacle is Dissolved, we have a Building of God an House not made with Hands, Eternal in the Heavens.
They are here compared to an House and a Tabernacle, now the Notion of an House, doth imply some Person or another that is to inhabit it, no Man being so Unreasonable as to Erect it,
They Are Here compared to an House and a Tabernacle, now the Notion of an House, does imply Some Person or Another that is to inhabit it, no Man being so Unreasonable as to Erect it,
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It is so likewise in the state and condition of these mortal Bodies that God hath given to the Sons of Men, which are only prepared for the Receptacle of our Souls, to be an Help meet and convenient for them,
It is so likewise in the state and condition of these Mortal Bodies that God hath given to the Sons of Men, which Are only prepared for the Receptacle of our Souls, to be an Help meet and convenient for them,
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When Almighty God breathed into the First Man the Breath of Life, and quickned the first Lump of Clay with an Active Principle of Heat and Motion, it was none of his Design that Men should fall in love with the Beauty of their own Faces,
When Almighty God breathed into the First Man the Breath of Life, and quickened the First Lump of Clay with an Active Principle of Heat and Motion, it was none of his Design that Men should fallen in love with the Beauty of their own Faces,
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and the Strength of our Limbs, and the admirable Order and Proportion of all the Members of our Body, were principally given us for the Use and Convenience of that Ray of Himself, that Divinae Aurae Particula, that he was resolved to place in so fair a Pile of Building.
and the Strength of our Limbs, and the admirable Order and Proportion of all the Members of our Body, were principally given us for the Use and Convenience of that Ray of Himself, that Divinae Aurae Particula, that he was resolved to place in so fair a Pile of Building.
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and conclude with our selves, That when he made us after his own Image and Similitude, by placing an Immortal Soul within us, that it was our incumbent Duty, not only to honour that Divine Guest which he sent to inhabit it;
and conclude with our selves, That when he made us After his own Image and Similitude, by placing an Immortal Soul within us, that it was our incumbent Duty, not only to honour that Divine Guest which he sent to inhabit it;
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Let the Consideration therefore of this Particular, prevail with you, my Brethren, to prefer your Souls before your Bodies, to look upon them as more Valuable, and more Useful;
Let the Consideration Therefore of this Particular, prevail with you, my Brothers, to prefer your Souls before your Bodies, to look upon them as more Valuable, and more Useful;
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and consequently to spend more of your Care and Time in the Salvation of your Souls (which are so precious in the Eyes of God) than in the Adorning of your Bodies,
and consequently to spend more of your Care and Time in the Salvation of your Souls (which Are so precious in the Eyes of God) than in the Adorning of your Bodies,
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The Similitudes that the Apostle makes use of, do import as much, for he calls them Houses of Clay, and Earthly Tabernacles; by the one referring to their Original, by the other to the Uncertainty of their Stations.
The Similitudes that the Apostle makes use of, do import as much, for he calls them Houses of Clay, and Earthly Tabernacles; by the one referring to their Original, by the other to the Uncertainty of their Stations.
Had he barely compared these Bodies of ours unto Houses, we might perhaps flatter our selves with some vain Confidence and Expectation of their more lasting Continuance;
Had he barely compared these Bodies of ours unto Houses, we might perhaps flatter our selves with Some vain Confidence and Expectation of their more lasting Continuance;
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But when it is considered that he accounts them no better than Tabernacles, and Houses of Clay or Earth, this alone is an Affrighting Consideration to the Carnal Man,
But when it is considered that he accounts them not better than Tabernacles, and Houses of Clay or Earth, this alone is an Affrighting Consideration to the Carnal Man,
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Your own Experience is sufficient to perswade you to the belief of it, there being hardly any House or Family in the Country which hath not some Buried out of it;
Your own Experience is sufficient to persuade you to the belief of it, there being hardly any House or Family in the Country which hath not Some Buried out of it;
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and Children for their Parents, and Friends for the loss of their Relations, are a sufficient Evidence of the Triumphs of Death over all Ages, all Sexes, and all Conditions.
and Children for their Parents, and Friends for the loss of their Relations, Are a sufficient Evidence of the Triumphos of Death over all Ages, all Sexes, and all Conditions.
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but behold he now lyes as an useless and unactive lump of Clay, without any other use or signification than that of a Deaths Head, to put you all in mind of your own mortallity.
but behold he now lies as an useless and unactive lump of Clay, without any other use or signification than that of a Death's Head, to put you all in mind of your own mortality.
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3. I now proceed to the 3d. Particular or Observation, viz. That after the Dissolution of these Frail Bodies they shall again be advanced to a state of Immortality:
3. I now proceed to the 3d. Particular or Observation, viz. That After the Dissolution of these Frail Bodies they shall again be advanced to a state of Immortality:
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If we consult the Scriptures we shall find them plain and decretory in the point: Thus St. Paul tells us, 1 Cor. 15. 42. That it is sown in Corruption, but raised in Incorruption:
If we consult the Scriptures we shall find them plain and decretory in the point: Thus Saint Paul tells us, 1 Cor. 15. 42. That it is sown in Corruption, but raised in Incorruption:
That this Corruptible shall put on Incorruption, and this Mortal shall put on Immortallity, vers. 53, 54. And in Phil. 3. 21. 'tis his express Affirmation, That Jesus Christ shall change our Vile Body, that it may be fashioned like unto his Glorious Body according to the mighty working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself.
That this Corruptible shall put on Incorruption, and this Mortal shall put on Immortality, vers. 53, 54. And in Philip 3. 21. it's his express Affirmation, That jesus christ shall change our Vile Body, that it may be fashioned like unto his Glorious Body according to the mighty working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself.
We do all know that the Body is the great Instrument of the Soul, by which she acts and exerts her Operations, that it is fitted with Organs for the performance of them;
We do all know that the Body is the great Instrument of the Soul, by which she acts and exerts her Operations, that it is fitted with Organs for the performance of them;
such as Fasting and Temperance, Sobriety, and Chastity, &c. And would it not be the most absurd and unreasonable thing in the World, to Punish one Body for the Sins committed in another;
such as Fasting and Temperance, Sobriety, and Chastity, etc. And would it not be the most absurd and unreasonable thing in the World, to punish one Body for the Sins committed in Another;
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'Tis the Argument that Tertullian insists on to prove the Resurection of the same body, Quam absurdum, quam Ethnicum, utrum { que } autem quam Deo indignum aliam substantiam operari, aliam mercede dispungi, ut hoec quidem caro Matyrio lanietur, alia vero coronetur:
It's the Argument that Tertullian insists on to prove the Resurrection of the same body, Quam absurdum, quam Ethnicum, utrum { que } autem quam God indignum aliam substantiam operari, aliam mercede dispungi, ut Hoec quidem Caro Matyrio lanietur, Alias vero coronetur:
Now all Christians are agreed, That the Scriptures do contain the Revelation of the Divine Will, that God has therein made a discovery of his Intentions,
Now all Christians Are agreed, That the Scriptures do contain the Revelation of the Divine Will, that God has therein made a discovery of his Intentions,
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And since we have an account given us in those Scriptures, that God will raise them to a State of Honour and Immortality, we have no reason to distrust either the possibility of the thing,
And since we have an account given us in those Scriptures, that God will raise them to a State of Honour and Immortality, we have no reason to distrust either the possibility of the thing,
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Do we act like prudent and considering persons? like Men that wish well to those Bodies we seem so fond of? as to ingulph them in a state of endless and irremediable sorrows.
Do we act like prudent and considering Persons? like Men that wish well to those Bodies we seem so found of? as to engulf them in a state of endless and irremediable sorrows.
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and prevent our falling into that place of Torments from whence there is no Redemption: We ought therefore to bear with patience all those Pains that Arrest our Bodies;
and prevent our falling into that place of Torments from whence there is no Redemption: We ought Therefore to bear with patience all those Pains that Arrest our Bodies;
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and our Bodies together in our Beds of Dust, and that how crazy soever and disordered they may be in this life we shall receive them again in an improved condition,
and our Bodies together in our Beds of Dust, and that how crazy soever and disordered they may be in this life we shall receive them again in an improved condition,
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and with such Reflections as these, I doubt not, but this Reverend Deceased Prelate did entertain himself in the intervalls of his Sickness, till the violence of an Appoplexy discomposed his Reason,
and with such Reflections as these, I doubt not, but this Reverend Deceased Prelate did entertain himself in the intervals of his Sickness, till the violence of an Apoplexy discomposed his Reason,
and expected by most that are present at this Mournful Solemnity, that some short account should be given of his Life and Actions, who had the peculiar Talent of Concealing Himself,
and expected by most that Are present At this Mournful Solemnity, that Some short account should be given of his Life and Actions, who had the peculiar Talon of Concealing Himself,
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as to have them approved by his own Conscience, and to be able to appear with Confidence at the Tribunal of the Searcher of Hearts, whatsoever Censures and Opinions the vain World may either make or entertain of them:
as to have them approved by his own Conscience, and to be able to appear with Confidence At the Tribunal of the Searcher of Hearts, whatsoever Censures and Opinions the vain World may either make or entertain of them:
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I shall not pretend to give you an exact and entire History of his Life and Actions, which have been so much in the View and Observation of the World, by the several Eminent Stations that he has passed through in the Church,
I shall not pretend to give you an exact and entire History of his Life and Actions, which have been so much in the View and Observation of the World, by the several Eminent Stations that he has passed through in the Church,
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but shall only confine my self to some short and imperfect hints, and leave the rest to the Sober Reflections of such as were his Intimates and Familiars.
but shall only confine my self to Some short and imperfect hints, and leave the rest to the Sobrium Reflections of such as were his Intimates and Familiars.
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He was Born in Gloucester-shire in the Year 1629, and Educated in the Free-Shool of Gloucester where he made such early and nimble advances in Gramaticall Learning, that by Thirteen Years of Age he was fit to be Admitted into Emanuel Colledge in Cambridge; A Society Famous for the Education of Men of Parts and Learning,
He was Born in Gloucestershire in the Year 1629, and Educated in the Free-Shool of Gloucester where he made such early and nimble advances in Grammatical Learning, that by Thirteen years of Age he was fit to be Admitted into Emmanuel College in Cambridge; A Society Famous for the Education of Men of Parts and Learning,
the late Reverend Dr. Bedle, Bishop of Kilmore, together with the Late, and Present, Most Reverend ArchBishop of Canterbury; from thence he was Elected into a Fellowship in Gonvill and Caius Colledge, in which Society he continued till the Restoration of the Royall Family, applying himself with so much Industry and Application to the Knowledge of all the several parts of Useful Learning, that (if I am not mis-informed in my Accounts) he obtained the Reputation of a good Mathematician,
the late Reverend Dr. Bedle, Bishop of Kilmore, together with the Late, and Present, Most Reverend ArchBishop of Canterbury; from thence he was Elected into a Fellowship in Gonvill and Caius College, in which Society he continued till the Restoration of the Royal Family, applying himself with so much Industry and Application to the Knowledge of all the several parts of Useful Learning, that (if I am not misinformed in my Accounts) he obtained the Reputation of a good Mathematician,
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and as he took a particular fancy to the Platonick and the Stoical Phylosophy, the one tending to the Explication of the Christian Doctrines and Institutions,
and as he took a particular fancy to the Platonic and the Stoical Philosophy, the one tending to the Explication of the Christian Doctrines and Institutions,
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and the other to the Reformation of the Immoral Lives of the Heathen World; so he had fully Imbibed all the Principles that those Institutions could instruct him in,
and the other to the Reformation of the Immoral Lives of the Heathen World; so he had Fully Imbibed all the Principles that those Institutions could instruct him in,
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but could make no Impression on a Mind that contemned the exterior Blasts of Fortune, and understood the Art of Calming the Force, and Moderating the Impetus of them.
but could make no Impression on a Mind that contemned the exterior Blasts of Fortune, and understood the Art of Calming the Force, and Moderating the Impetus of them.
In the Year 1660 he was Invited into Ireland by that great Master of Parts and Learning, of Eloquence and Ingenuity, the late Reverend Pious and Learned Dr. Taylor, Lord Bishop of Down and Connor; a Person that had all the Requisites and all the Indowments of a Schollar and a Gentleman, a Great Phylosopher,
In the Year 1660 he was Invited into Ireland by that great Master of Parts and Learning, of Eloquence and Ingenuity, the late Reverend Pious and Learned Dr. Taylor, Lord Bishop of Down and Connor; a Person that had all the Requisites and all the Endowments of a Scholar and a Gentleman, a Great Philosopher,
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and had besides that the advantage of so Obliging a Conversation, that as one (that knew him well) affirmed of his Discourses, they had all the Pleasantness of a Comedy,
and had beside that the advantage of so Obliging a Conversation, that as one (that knew him well) affirmed of his Discourses, they had all the Pleasantness of a Comedy,
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This was that Great and Worthy Man that first Invited your Diocesan into Ireland, and I take it to be no small Character and Advantage to this Deceased Person, that so Great a Master of Learning,
This was that Great and Worthy Man that First Invited your Diocesan into Ireland, and I take it to be no small Character and Advantage to this Deceased Person, that so Great a Master of Learning,
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so Exemplary a Person for Devotion, so Wise a Discerner of Spirits, and so Able a Judge of the Abilities of Others, did pitch upon your Departed Archbishop as a Person worthy of his Care and Favour:
so Exemplary a Person for Devotion, so Wise a Discerner of Spirits, and so Able a Judge of the Abilities of Others, did pitch upon your Departed Archbishop as a Person worthy of his Care and Favour:
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By him he was first Admitted into the Orders of Deacon and Priest, as if he had thereby a fatidical and presaging Spirit of the growing hopes of that Plant which he had first planted in the Lords Vineyard.
By him he was First Admitted into the Order of Deacon and Priest, as if he had thereby a fatidical and presaging Spirit of the growing hope's of that Plant which he had First planted in the lords Vineyard.
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so he soon afetr procured his Advancement to the Deanary of Connor, from whence, by the Unexpected Kindness of the Lord Chancellor Hide, he was Removed to the Deanary of Ardmagh, and had a Patent sent him for it out of England without any seeking or application of his own.
so he soon afetr procured his Advancement to the Deanery of Connor, from whence, by the Unexpected Kindness of the Lord Chancellor Hide, he was Removed to the Deanery of Armagh, and had a Patent sent him for it out of England without any seeking or application of his own.
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In this Dignity he continued discharging the Office of a Dignatary and a Private Minister, with all Faithfulness and Diligence, till in the Year 1667 he was Advanced to the Bishoprick of Lymrick, from whence, by gentle and easie steps, he was removed to Kilmore and Ardagh, and at last to the Dignity of a Metropolitan in this Province:
In this Dignity he continued discharging the Office of a Dignatary and a Private Minister, with all Faithfulness and Diligence, till in the Year 1667 he was Advanced to the Bishopric of Lymrick, from whence, by gentle and easy steps, he was removed to Kilmore and Ardagh, and At last to the Dignity of a Metropolitan in this Province:
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But you have had the honour of an Archbishop that has been rather courted by Preserments than a Soliciter of them, which ought therefore to give a due Value and Esteem to his Memory and Reputation.
But you have had the honour of an Archbishop that has been rather courted by Preferments than a Soliciter of them, which ought Therefore to give a due Valve and Esteem to his Memory and Reputation.
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you know that he has walked, according to the Character of the Apostle, by Evil Report and Good Report, that some of his most innocent Actions have had the Misfortune to be misrepresented;
you know that he has walked, according to the Character of the Apostle, by Evil Report and Good Report, that Some of his most innocent Actions have had the Misfortune to be misrepresented;
And if a Man may make an estimate of his Love of Learning, and his reall desire of advancing and rewarding it in others, by the Choice of his Chaplains, no Man in his Station, could make a more prudent choice,
And if a Man may make an estimate of his Love of Learning, and his real desire of advancing and rewarding it in Others, by the Choice of his Chaplains, no Man in his Station, could make a more prudent choice,
how ready they were to advance the Glory of God, and promote these to Officers in the Curch, whom they beleived most likely to carry on that designe after their Death;
how ready they were to advance the Glory of God, and promote these to Officers in the Curch, whom they believed most likely to carry on that Design After their Death;
An Abstinence so much the more commendable, because it seem'd to be done in Imitation of the Ancient Eremites, that fed upon Roots and Hearbs, preferring them before the greatest Dainties;
an Abstinence so much the more commendable, Because it seemed to be done in Imitation of the Ancient Eremites, that fed upon Roots and Herbs, preferring them before the greatest Dainties;
Shall I mention it as an argument of his Peaceable Disposition, that he abhored Controversies and Suits of Law, chusing rather to Remit something of his Right,
Shall I mention it as an argument of his Peaceable Disposition, that he abhorred Controversies and Suits of Law, choosing rather to Remit something of his Right,
But besides that, full of Indulgence and Compassion to his Tenants, in making them considerable Abatements for their sufferings by the Calamities of the Times.
But beside that, full of Indulgence and Compassion to his Tenants, in making them considerable Abatements for their sufferings by the Calamities of the Times.
These my Brethren, and several other Instances that I could give, of his Regular and constant Devotions in his Family, of his Liberality in adorning of his Episcopall Pallace, of his great Humility and Affability, are an argument of a rare and an excellent Spirit,
These my Brothers, and several other Instances that I could give, of his Regular and constant Devotions in his Family, of his Liberality in adorning of his Episcopal Palace, of his great Humility and Affability, Are an argument of a rare and an excellent Spirit,
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That so he may, not only Imitate him in every thing that is comendable, but be a wholesome pattern to the Flock of Christ which he has purchased with the shedding of his Blood. Amen. FINIS.
That so he may, not only Imitate him in every thing that is commendable, but be a wholesome pattern to the Flock of christ which he has purchased with the shedding of his Blood. Amen. FINIS.
