A sermon preach'd at the funeral of John Melford ... who dyed (aged eighteen years) the 21st day of June, through the sad occasion of a fall from a horse, and was buried ... the 27th day of the same month, 1692 / by Tho. Easton ...
AMong all the troubles to which we are subjected as we are men, and which we have drawn upon our selves as we are sinners, none is so dreadful as death: the thoughts of being removed from this present place of abode to another state, have deep impressions upon our Spirits,
AMong all the Troubles to which we Are subjected as we Are men, and which we have drawn upon our selves as we Are Sinners, none is so dreadful as death: the thoughts of being removed from this present place of Abided to Another state, have deep impressions upon our Spirits,
and they also very melancholy and distracting; and especially the more afflicting, when we find the events of such considerations to affect our selves, (i. e.) if we lose a Friend, we are grieved:
and they also very melancholy and distracting; and especially the more afflicting, when we find the events of such considerations to affect our selves, (i. e.) if we loose a Friend, we Are grieved:
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as have not the advantages of the former, but yet have some tolerable conveniences, and enough to counterbalance all their Troubles or Miseries in the worst sense,
as have not the advantages of the former, but yet have Some tolerable conveniences, and enough to counterbalance all their Troubles or Misery's in the worst sense,
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as the most rigid Stoick with all his Philosophy, could not easily mitigate, and the Venom of it would work so powerfully, that in a little time it would draw on that very evil which their fear was intend to prevent.
as the most rigid Stoic with all his Philosophy, could not Easily mitigate, and the Venom of it would work so powerfully, that in a little time it would draw on that very evil which their Fear was intend to prevent.
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or wilful Transgression, and repeated disobedience, and yet at the same time their own hearts tell them, that those faults must be accounted for to a Soveraign Judge, who is infinitely just,
or wilful Transgression, and repeated disobedience, and yet At the same time their own hearts tell them, that those Faults must be accounted for to a Sovereign Judge, who is infinitely just,
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When by looking backward, he shall see little or nothing that he dares own, and yet looking forward, he can have no prospect of anything that he would willingly suffer; in a word, where there is no remaining hope of any thing,
When by looking backward, he shall see little or nothing that he dares own, and yet looking forward, he can have no prospect of anything that he would willingly suffer; in a word, where there is no remaining hope of any thing,
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yet even that principle of self-preservation, which is connatural with our being, would engage us to use all possible lawful means for our continuance here in this state and condition.
yet even that principle of self-preservation, which is connatural with our being, would engage us to use all possible lawful means for our Continuance Here in this state and condition.
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'Tis true, an active faith, a firm hope, and an ardent love, will supersede all natural or accidental objections: and the zeal of a sound Religion will prompt a man to hazard his life unto the Death,
It's true, an active faith, a firm hope, and an Ardent love, will supersede all natural or accidental objections: and the zeal of a found Religion will prompt a man to hazard his life unto the Death,
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as Act. 21. 13. says St. Paul, What mean ye to weep, and to break my heart, I am ready not only to be bound, but to Dye for the Name of the Lord Jesus? — And the vast number of Martyrs, that have so willingly submitted to the Tyranny of Persecutors, doth fully convince us, that many in the World did not think life the most valuable blessing.
as Act. 21. 13. Says Saint Paul, What mean you to weep, and to break my heart, I am ready not only to be bound, but to Die for the Name of the Lord jesus? — And the vast number of Martyrs, that have so willingly submitted to the Tyranny of Persecutors, does Fully convince us, that many in the World did not think life the most valuable blessing.
But yet ordinarily speaking, this willingness to lay down our lives, tho for Religions sake, is a sort of Violence to our natural temper and constitution:
But yet ordinarily speaking, this willingness to lay down our lives, though for Religions sake, is a sort of Violence to our natural temper and constitution:
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Nay, in short, this natural aversion that is lodged in the very original of our frame is abundantly manifest in that petition of our Saviour himself, Jo. 12. 27. Father save me from this hour,
Nay, in short, this natural aversion that is lodged in the very original of our frame is abundantly manifest in that petition of our Saviour himself, John 12. 27. Father save me from this hour,
and so fond of our Ease, that an Evil which we fear, is as pungent as that which we really feel. And we have been told of some who have made their lives extreamly miserable, only by antedating their misery,
and so found of our Ease, that an Evil which we Fear, is as pungent as that which we really feel. And we have been told of Some who have made their lives extremely miserable, only by antedating their misery,
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but whatever our worldly circumstances are, our time here is but, and can but be short, for as for man his days are as grass, &c. p. 1. To collect and repeat to you the various Epithets and Emblems, by which the Writers of all ages have represented the Shortness and Uncertainty of our Life, is not so very material:
but whatever our worldly Circumstances Are, our time Here is but, and can but be short, for as for man his days Are as grass, etc. p. 1. To collect and repeat to you the various Epithets and Emblems, by which the Writers of all ages have represented the Shortness and Uncertainty of our Life, is not so very material:
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The Aegyptians had their Hieroglyphicks, and the other Heathen their Maxims, and the Scriptures have their Allusions and Parables, their Representations and Similitudes;
The egyptians had their Hieroglyphics, and the other Heathen their Maxims, and the Scriptures have their Allusions and Parables, their Representations and Similitudes;
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So the Flowers of the field are beauteous and gay, more gorgeous than Solomon in all his Glory, Mat. 6. 29. and yet as soon as they are pluckt from their Stalk, they begin to fade, and in a very little time degenerate into a loathsom Rottenness.
So the Flowers of the field Are beauteous and gay, more gorgeous than Solomon in all his Glory, Mathew 6. 29. and yet as soon as they Are plucked from their Stalk, they begin to fade, and in a very little time degenerate into a loathsome Rottenness.
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And yet not so continually vexed by cross misfortunes, but there is enough in life to deserve Commendation, and to cause a moderate content: As we rejoyce to see a flourishing Meadow,
And yet not so continually vexed by cross misfortunes, but there is enough in life to deserve Commendation, and to cause a moderate content: As we rejoice to see a flourishing Meadow,
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— So in our Life there are many things which are pleasant and delectable, but their continuance is uncertain; ten thousand accidents may spoil a great Fortune;
— So in our Life there Are many things which Are pleasant and delectable, but their Continuance is uncertain; ten thousand accidents may spoil a great Fortune;
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or a sudden and unthought of mischance may nip our blooming hopes, and in such a time as all things promise fair, there may happen (unawares) a sudden change, which shall alter the Scene,
or a sudden and unthought of mischance may nip our blooming hope's, and in such a time as all things promise fair, there may happen (unawares) a sudden change, which shall altar the Scene,
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but there is an everlasting duration reserved for all men in the next: And how fading soever temporal advantages may appear, certain it is, the subsequent state can admit of no alteration: the latter is a matter of faith, the former is the subject of frequent experience. Mans life,
but there is an everlasting duration reserved for all men in the next: And how fading soever temporal advantages may appear, certain it is, the subsequent state can admit of no alteration: the latter is a matter of faith, the former is the Subject of frequent experience. men life,
It was long since said Psal. 90. 10. the age of man is threescore years and ten, which comparatively to what men lived before the stood, may very properly be said to be but as an hand breadth, Psal. 39. 5. But yet even this short period is but rarely attained, where one is permitted to conflict with the troubles and inconveniences of old age, t•n are cut off,
It was long since said Psalm 90. 10. the age of man is threescore Years and ten, which comparatively to what men lived before the stood, may very properly be said to be but as an hand breadth, Psalm 39. 5. But yet even this short Period is but rarely attained, where one is permitted to conflict with the Troubles and inconveniences of old age, t•n Are Cut off,
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or taken away in the midst of their days, Psal. 102. 24. Or yet, if all could be supposed to come to the utmost desirable period of an old age, with the concurrent advantages of ease, peace and honour,
or taken away in the midst of their days, Psalm 102. 24. Or yet, if all could be supposed to come to the utmost desirable Period of an old age, with the concurrent advantages of ease, peace and honour,
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yet even still their days would be like the grass; For we know by Experience, that the Grass which we reserve for Winter, is mightily defaced by a blustering North-East wind,
yet even still their days would be like the grass; For we know by Experience, that the Grass which we reserve for Winter, is mightily defaced by a blustering North-East wind,
and what remains uneaten by Cattle, is trodden under foot, and by the return of the following Spring is all rotten. And so — the oldest age will come to a bound which it shall not pass over;
and what remains uneaten by Cattle, is trodden under foot, and by the return of the following Spring is all rotten. And so — the oldest age will come to a bound which it shall not pass over;
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but there is sometimes a force, and violence committed, and a rough storm, or but an unwary touch, may cause them to sink into nothing, sooner than else they would:
but there is sometime a force, and violence committed, and a rough storm, or but an unwary touch, may cause them to sink into nothing, sooner than Else they would:
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how many children have been left Orphans, and how many women Widows, and how many parents have been deprived of hopeful and beloved Children, even by such sad casu•lties,
how many children have been left Orphans, and how many women Widows, and how many Parents have been deprived of hopeful and Beloved Children, even by such sad casu•lties,
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when all our hopes and expectations, all our future comforts, and present satisfaction, have in one instant been supplanted, and all possibility of looking for the same hath for ever been taken from us.
when all our hope's and Expectations, all our future comforts, and present satisfaction, have in one instant been supplanted, and all possibility of looking for the same hath for ever been taken from us.
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and I pray that it may not add new supplies to that sorrow which is already as great as so sad an occasion can deserve, only let it not be more excessive than Nature can support, or Religion justify) I am sorry that I must say, that this present Text hath now a very full and parallel, tho a very fatal completion.
and I pray that it may not add new supplies to that sorrow which is already as great as so sad an occasion can deserve, only let it not be more excessive than Nature can support, or Religion justify) I am sorry that I must say, that this present Text hath now a very full and parallel, though a very fatal completion.
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This Gentleman was like a flower of the field (i. e.) he wanted nothing that might render him amiable, he had multiplied advantages both natural and accidental;
This Gentleman was like a flower of the field (i. e.) he wanted nothing that might render him amiable, he had multiplied advantages both natural and accidental;
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and was very promising of being very serviceable in his Country, for which he was well capacitated by a plentiful Estate. And to procure him a publick respect in the world, he had the Honor and Happiness to be descended from two very Worthy Families, of a truly gentile extraction,
and was very promising of being very serviceable in his Country, for which he was well capacitated by a plentiful Estate. And to procure him a public respect in the world, he had the Honour and Happiness to be descended from two very Worthy Families, of a truly gentile extraction,
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and where there is an Estate proportionable to maintain that Character, such men are both lov'd and fear'd; which are two advantages, whereby a good rich Gentleman may do abundance of good: and such a man's example would effectually commend Religion, to the general approbation and choice of his Neighbours, who in spight of Precepts live by Example.
and where there is an Estate proportionable to maintain that Character, such men Are both loved and feared; which Are two advantages, whereby a good rich Gentleman may do abundance of good: and such a Man's Exampl would effectually commend Religion, to the general approbation and choice of his Neighbours, who in spite of Precepts live by Exampl.
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Yet Reason, and Sense, and Prudence, and Religion tell us, that the passionate demonstrations of kindness, which the tenderness of the Female Sex doth easily afford,
Yet Reason, and Sense, and Prudence, and Religion tell us, that the passionate demonstrations of kindness, which the tenderness of the Female Sex does Easily afford,
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I will lament my Friend, as I am a man, but yet not so, as thereby to give the world any temptation to suspect that I am no Christian. I may be sorry for the loss of my Friend;
I will lament my Friend, as I am a man, but yet not so, as thereby to give the world any temptation to suspect that I am no Christian. I may be sorry for the loss of my Friend;
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but I must take care that I be not sorry as if I had no Hope. Nature forces me to grieve: but Religion shall give it its just Limits, that my grief may not be inordinate.
but I must take care that I be not sorry as if I had no Hope. Nature forces me to grieve: but Religion shall give it its just Limits, that my grief may not be inordinate.
since he who was a flower for his many desireable qualifications, is also like a flower withered; I advise, that all that hear of this dreadful accident, do think upon it for their improvement in Holiness.
since he who was a flower for his many desirable qualifications, is also like a flower withered; I Advice, that all that hear of this dreadful accident, do think upon it for their improvement in Holiness.
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Jo. 9. 2. Master, who did sin, this man or his parents, that he was born blind? But this is a fallible, and withal a presumptious way to judge of the methods of Gods Providence:
John 9. 2. Master, who did sin, this man or his Parents, that he was born blind? But this is a fallible, and withal a presumptuous Way to judge of the methods of God's Providence:
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and that we who are as much grass (i. e.) as srail, and equally mortal as this young Gentleman, should yet be continued alive, when he is denied the further Priviledge.
and that we who Are as much grass (i. e.) as srail, and equally Mortal as this young Gentleman, should yet be continued alive, when he is denied the further Privilege.
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And therefore to make this Text, and this particular instance of Providence serviceable to us, I shall infer these four things. 1. That we do not value our selves too much, upon what we have. 2. That we do not too much addict our selves to this world. 3. That we make a seasonable preparation for a removal hence. 4. That we moderate our sorrow for the loss of any Friend, how near or hopeful soever.
And Therefore to make this Text, and this particular instance of Providence serviceable to us, I shall infer these four things. 1. That we do not valve our selves too much, upon what we have. 2. That we do not too much addict our selves to this world. 3. That we make a seasonable preparation for a removal hence. 4. That we moderate our sorrow for the loss of any Friend, how near or hopeful soever.
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These are all naturally contained in the premises, and these may be beneficial to the rectifying our mistakes, concerning the odds betwixt this and the other world;
These Are all naturally contained in the premises, and these may be beneficial to the rectifying our mistakes, Concerning the odds betwixt this and the other world;
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All animae beings are useless and contemptible, as soon as their breath is gone; and the most solid inanimate bodies, do by degrees decay, and grow unfashionable:
All Spirits beings Are useless and contemptible, as soon as their breath is gone; and the most solid inanimate bodies, do by Degrees decay, and grow unfashionable:
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In Infancy we are careless of those things, that we esteem most precious in common estimate (in older age.) A new born Babe hath no comfort from a large inheritance,
In Infancy we Are careless of those things, that we esteem most precious in Common estimate (in older age.) A new born Babe hath no Comfort from a large inheritance,
And after that age, it may be, the flattery and information of some indigent or spungy dependents, shall swell a wealthy young heir with mountainous thoughts of incredible Riches, which are his undoubted right,
And After that age, it may be, the flattery and information of Some indigent or spongy dependents, shall swell a wealthy young heir with mountainous thoughts of incredible Riches, which Are his undoubted right,
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and to convey to their Children a sufficient fortune, have themselves castrated their own Fortunes, and lived long enough to lament the direful inconveniences of their own too hasty Folly.
and to convey to their Children a sufficient fortune, have themselves castrated their own Fortune's, and lived long enough to lament the direful inconveniences of their own too hasty Folly.
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or the Gout, or a violent Headach makes all these seeming ornaments appear invaluable; and the relish which those things afforded in health, becomes in a single minute insipid and contemptible.
or the Gout, or a violent Headache makes all these seeming Ornament appear invaluable; and the relish which those things afforded in health, becomes in a single minute insipid and contemptible.
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yet in death all these fair enjoyments, are in the twinkling of an Eye rendred useless; — And yet he that hath at this present all that he can wish for, shall in a little time as surely be deprived of it, as he now enjoys it.
yet in death all these fair enjoyments, Are in the twinkling of an Eye rendered useless; — And yet he that hath At this present all that he can wish for, shall in a little time as surely be deprived of it, as he now enjoys it.
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But suppose this don't first happen neither, (i. e.) suppose a Parent live a long time to enjoy what he hath (I mean, free from any personal troubles) yet if an accident (amidst his Prosperity) happen to any of those things which he calls his own, even that sowers the rest of his Enjoyments:
But suppose this don't First happen neither, (i. e.) suppose a Parent live a long time to enjoy what he hath (I mean, free from any personal Troubles) yet if an accident (amid his Prosperity) happen to any of those things which he calls his own, even that sower's the rest of his Enjoyments:
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But a sickness in a Family, fills the rest that are yet well with doubts and fears; but Death drives men to those degrees of Impatience, which they would blame in others,
But a sickness in a Family, fills the rest that Are yet well with doubts and fears; but Death drives men to those Degrees of Impatience, which they would blame in Others,
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And yet after all Disquietudes and Torments, the fate that hath befallen them is irreversible; and the remembrance of what they had, gives them a sad conviction that 'twas not lasting; and the consideration that they shall no more enjoy it, might instruct them too, that 'twas at best but like a flower: That, that should not be too much prized, of which they might so many ways be deprived;
And yet After all Disquietudes and Torments, the fate that hath befallen them is irreversible; and the remembrance of what they had, gives them a sad conviction that 'twas not lasting; and the consideration that they shall no more enjoy it, might instruct them too, that 'twas At best but like a flower: That, that should not be too much prized, of which they might so many ways be deprived;
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and prove so unaccountably cruel to their own bowels, and yet put it off with a Jest; who squander away their estates, by Rioting and Drunkenness, by Folly and Madness;
and prove so unaccountably cruel to their own bowels, and yet put it off with a Jest; who squander away their estates, by Rioting and drunkenness, by Folly and Madness;
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And yet tell some of those Fellows, how imprudent they act, or how unreasonable it is, that one man should so impoverish a Family to future generations;
And yet tell Some of those Fellows, how imprudent they act, or how unreasonable it is, that one man should so impoverish a Family to future generations;
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especially that 'tis wonderfully unnatural to starve his children at home, which could subsist with comfort, upon his superfluous expences, all these perswasions are slighted,
especially that it's wonderfully unnatural to starve his children At home, which could subsist with Comfort, upon his superfluous expenses, all these persuasions Are slighted,
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and in a contemptible sort of way, some have answered, Let that God who feedeth the Ravens, provide for the Rooks. This is stupid wickedness, inferior to that of brute beasts,
and in a contemptible sort of Way, Some have answered, Let that God who feeds the Ravens, provide for the Rooks. This is stupid wickedness, inferior to that of brutus beasts,
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Because every man must improve his Talent, which he hath received, therefore some think, that they must not allow any relaxation; But they labour hard, and fare hard;
Because every man must improve his Talon, which he hath received, Therefore Some think, that they must not allow any relaxation; But they labour hard, and fare hard;
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I really believe, no man would much perplex himself about fine houses, or new purchases, that was assured he should dye within few months that he had obtained them;
I really believe, no man would much perplex himself about fine houses, or new purchases, that was assured he should die within few months that he had obtained them;
as knowing that every thing beyond conveniency, is absolutely superfluous. And those who have the greatest estates, can only have but food and raiment;
as knowing that every thing beyond conveniency, is absolutely superfluous. And those who have the greatest estates, can only have but food and raiment;
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For if the uncertainty of our Life be a good argument, to prevent too much care in lawful things, much more is it an argument to restrain us from those practices, which are not only unlawful, but of pernicious consequence.
For if the uncertainty of our Life be a good argument, to prevent too much care in lawful things, much more is it an argument to restrain us from those practices, which Are not only unlawful, but of pernicious consequence.
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The remembrance of what little satisfaction, he hath had in his former frolicks, might induce a man to think, that there is somewhat more sutable to his excellent nature.
The remembrance of what little satisfaction, he hath had in his former Frolics, might induce a man to think, that there is somewhat more suitable to his excellent nature.
The best of all worldly enjoyments, if they exceed the Limit of Prudence and Sobriety, may be pleasing for a time ('tis true) as long as men are bereaved of their sences, through the height of Excess;
The best of all worldly enjoyments, if they exceed the Limit of Prudence and Sobriety, may be pleasing for a time (it's true) as long as men Are bereft of their Senses, through the height of Excess;
that they are but imaginary Apparitions, and at best no further grateful than they are fancied to be so, it will follow, that they should not be too eagerly courted,
that they Are but imaginary Apparitions, and At best no further grateful than they Are fancied to be so, it will follow, that they should not be too eagerly courted,
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and lay Scenes for strange projects, as if they were immortal: and till they find themselves arrested by the Messenger of Death [ a grievous sickness ] they fancy it will always stand at a vast distance from them.
and lay Scenes for strange projects, as if they were immortal: and till they find themselves arrested by the Messenger of Death [ a grievous sickness ] they fancy it will always stand At a vast distance from them.
and yet within one hour that I saw him lively and well, I heard the sad news of that accident which drew on death irresistably, against all our good wishes, to the ruine of our hopes,
and yet within one hour that I saw him lively and well, I herd the sad news of that accident which drew on death irresistible, against all our good wishes, to the ruin of our hope's,
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Nay the change was so sudden, and withal so violent, that Art and Medicines were useless, and the ready offices of all his Friends, were utterly unserviceable;
Nay the change was so sudden, and withal so violent, that Art and Medicines were useless, and the ready Offices of all his Friends, were utterly unserviceable;
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And methinks this single instance is enough to add weight to the Argument, and enforce the inference, (viz.) that all men should provide in season for a removal hence.
And methinks this single instance is enough to add weight to the Argument, and enforce the Inference, (viz.) that all men should provide in season for a removal hence.
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For who can tell, but the same or a like misfortune may befal either of us; (tho yet, I say, considering the circumstances, they appear so amazing, that I heartily do,
For who can tell, but the same or a like misfortune may befall either of us; (though yet, I say, considering the Circumstances, they appear so amazing, that I heartily do,
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and every one may, pray, from such a death good Lord deliver us.) But yet allowing only that a sudden death is but barely possible; yet who in his wits would run the hazzard of a following Eternity, meerly for the Love of a fading, perishing, transitory, uncertain world.
and every one may, pray, from such a death good Lord deliver us.) But yet allowing only that a sudden death is but barely possible; yet who in his wits would run the hazard of a following Eternity, merely for the Love of a fading, perishing, transitory, uncertain world.
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nay worse, those who will not allow others to impose upon them, tho but to the damage of a penny, will yet impose upon themselves, in this case, which is a matter of infinite importance:
nay Worse, those who will not allow Others to impose upon them, though but to the damage of a penny, will yet impose upon themselves, in this case, which is a matter of infinite importance:
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and many times hug their error so long, that it proves irrecoverably damnable, (i. e.) men drop into Hell, while they caress themselves with the fond hopes of a following Heaven.
and many times hug their error so long, that it Proves irrecoverably damnable, (i. e.) men drop into Hell, while they caress themselves with the found hope's of a following Heaven.
they put death and the other world at a great distance, and then think themselves safe in all their extravagancies; there they revel their senses; indulge to Luxury; make provision for the Flesh; court the world;
they put death and the other world At a great distance, and then think themselves safe in all their extravagancies; there they revel their Senses; indulge to Luxury; make provision for the Flesh; court the world;
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indulged themselves with as much liberty; carried themselves upon their appendant ornaments with as much state; in a world, that sinned as boldly, and yet with the comfort of the same security, in former days, that men do now: — And yet many of us can tell how short they fell in their expectations;
indulged themselves with as much liberty; carried themselves upon their appendant Ornament with as much state; in a world, that sinned as boldly, and yet with the Comfort of the same security, in former days, that men do now: — And yet many of us can tell how short they fell in their Expectations;
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and with reference to the next world, I'm sure no man present would be content to dye in the same condition for ten thousand worlds. Well: Allow this;
and with Referente to the next world, I'm sure no man present would be content to die in the same condition for ten thousand world's. Well: Allow this;
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and at last bring him the lame offering of a decrepit old age, which is rendred useless to our selves, thrô the frequent debaucheries of Youth, which no arguments could prevent: Briefly;
and At last bring him the lame offering of a decrepit old age, which is rendered useless to our selves, thrô the frequent debaucheries of Youth, which no Arguments could prevent: Briefly;
Nothing can be said to justify those, who believe a future state, and yet all the time which they live here, make no provision for it. (For I reckon future resolutions to be nothing but a trick to silence their consciences in this world;
Nothing can be said to justify those, who believe a future state, and yet all the time which they live Here, make no provision for it. (For I reckon future resolutions to be nothing but a trick to silence their Consciences in this world;
1. Parents must take care to educate their Children well; (expressed in the order of celebrating the Marriage in our Church, by) bringing them up in the fear, and nurture of the Lord;
1. Parents must take care to educate their Children well; (expressed in the order of celebrating the Marriage in our Church, by) bringing them up in the Fear, and nurture of the Lord;
When Children in their tender age, are accustomed to have an horror of any thing that is evil, that grows (with their age) into a perfect antipathy. And when they are only timely warned that lying, swearing, &c. will carry them to Hell, when they dye, this will imprint such terrible apprehensions of damnation upon their memories,
When Children in their tender age, Are accustomed to have an horror of any thing that is evil, that grows (with their age) into a perfect antipathy. And when they Are only timely warned that lying, swearing, etc. will carry them to Hell, when they die, this will imprint such terrible apprehensions of damnation upon their memories,
and think them extreamly injured by any body, that offers but to contradict them, in every little impertinent humour, — Yet those very persons can be content to hear those very beloved Children, swear as soon almost as they can speak,
and think them extremely injured by any body, that offers but to contradict them, in every little impertinent humour, — Yet those very Persons can be content to hear those very Beloved Children, swear as soon almost as they can speak,
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and lye accustomedly, and mis-call and curse their Play-mates, and yet at all this to be unconcerned: And in all this the Child must be humoured (forsooth) or his Spirits will be broken,
and lie accustomedly, and miscall and curse their Playmates, and yet At all this to be unconcerned: And in all this the Child must be humoured (forsooth) or his Spirits will be broken,
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if they do not restrain them from sin as often as they find them guilty, either by Correction or Reproof, do what in them lies, to betray ☜ them over to Hell:
if they do not restrain them from since as often as they find them guilty, either by Correction or Reproof, do what in them lies, to betray ☜ them over to Hell:
And though the Indiscretion and invincible Ignorance of those Minors may in some measure excuse them from the formality of the guilt, provided they dye in their tender age ( i. e. ) before they are come to weigh things according to their nature,
And though the Indiscretion and invincible Ignorance of those Minors may in Some measure excuse them from the formality of the guilt, provided they die in their tender age (i. e.) before they Are come to weigh things according to their nature,
For when those who had no restraints in their Infancy, nor no Curb in their Youth, meet with old Practitioners in Wickedness, they don't come like Tinder to a Spark of Fire,
For when those who had no restraints in their Infancy, nor no Curb in their Youth, meet with old Practitioners in Wickedness, they don't come like Tinder to a Spark of Fire,
And I have heard of, and know those, whose Parents have allowed them (when Children ) to practice constantly those several wickednesses, which men of Age ought to be ashamed of.
And I have herd of, and know those, whose Parents have allowed them (when Children) to practice constantly those several Wickednesses, which men of Age ought to be ashamed of.
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And then pray, what hopes that such an one should ever restrain himself when abroad? Parents (naturally) have some awful influence upon their Children;
And then pray, what hope's that such an one should ever restrain himself when abroad? Parents (naturally) have Some awful influence upon their Children;
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they never had any acquaintance with Religion, and which is the worst, of their case, their Consciences were stupified, before they knew the voice of their admonitions!
they never had any acquaintance with Religion, and which is the worst, of their case, their Consciences were Stupified, before they knew the voice of their admonitions!
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And how far, such as these are from Destruction, let all men consider: and yet through whose occasion let the world judge. But now in short, positively:
And how Far, such as these Are from Destruction, let all men Consider: and yet through whose occasion let the world judge. But now in short, positively:
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and Lastly, when they recommend Religion to their choice from the consideration. 1. That Gods Honor is concerned in it ☜ 2. That their own eternal Happiness depends on it;
and Lastly, when they recommend Religion to their choice from the consideration. 1. That God's Honour is concerned in it ☜ 2. That their own Eternal Happiness depends on it;
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Secondly, And then there is no doubt, that those who have begun thus well, will ever fall back; those who are so forward in their way to Heaven, can't fail of arriving thither with ease and comfort,
Secondly, And then there is no doubt, that those who have begun thus well, will ever fallen back; those who Are so forward in their Way to Heaven, can't fail of arriving thither with ease and Comfort,
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his thoughts alway limited; his desires bounded; and his actions will be so innocent, and withal his temper so obliging, and his society so acceptable,
his thoughts always limited; his Desires bounded; and his actions will be so innocent, and withal his temper so obliging, and his society so acceptable,
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And therefore to be angry that our Friends dye, is to blame the wisdom of God, who made them mortal: or to be discontented that we can keep them no longer, is to pretend to tell God, what season is proper for him to do what we would have done, which is to put our selves above him:
And Therefore to be angry that our Friends die, is to blame the Wisdom of God, who made them Mortal: or to be discontented that we can keep them no longer, is to pretend to tell God, what season is proper for him to do what we would have done, which is to put our selves above him:
but they would rather enquire after others that died in this manner: but that is not any mans duty, for any one to mind more than himself, for himself.
but they would rather inquire After Others that died in this manner: but that is not any men duty, for any one to mind more than himself, for himself.
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If from the consideration of the uncertainty of our continuance here, we provide our selves for a removal; and make it our business to look out that City, which hath Foundations, whose builder and maker is God, Heb. 11. 10. If from the thoughts of a speedy death, weare perswaded to mortify sin in our members presently; if from the remembrance of leaving this world, we are induced to fix our thoughts upon Heaven; If the thoughts of leaving behind us all our Friends, engage us to make Friends with the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness; If the leaving our wealth, prevails upon us to lay up a treasure In Heaven.
If from the consideration of the uncertainty of our Continuance Here, we provide our selves for a removal; and make it our business to look out that city, which hath Foundations, whose builder and maker is God, Hebrew 11. 10. If from the thoughts of a speedy death, wear persuaded to mortify since in our members presently; if from the remembrance of leaving this world, we Are induced to fix our thoughts upon Heaven; If the thoughts of leaving behind us all our Friends, engage us to make Friends with the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness; If the leaving our wealth, prevails upon us to lay up a treasure In Heaven.
Lastly, then our bounty, our honour and splendor, which are so many Flowers on us in Life, of which death deprives us, shall be all abundantly recompenced by a Crown of Righteousness;
Lastly, then our bounty, our honour and splendour, which Are so many Flowers on us in Life, of which death deprives us, shall be all abundantly recompensed by a Crown of Righteousness;
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