Hagioi axioi, or, The saints worthinesse and the worlds worthlesnesse both opened and declared in a sermon preached at the funerall of that eminently religious and highly honoured Knight Sr. Nathaniel Barnardiston, Aug. 26, 1653 / by Samuel Faireclough ...
THe light of Nature teacheth every man this lesson, that due praise, and publick acknowledgement of true worth in virtuous agents, is a great provocation and a strong inducement, with all ingenuous spirits, to imitate those actions which are alwayes attended with honour and admiration; according to that of the Oratour, Laudis studio trahimur omnes; we are all forceably drawn by the desire of praise.
THe Light of Nature Teaches every man this Lesson, that due praise, and public acknowledgement of true worth in virtuous agents, is a great provocation and a strong inducement, with all ingenuous spirits, to imitate those actions which Are always attended with honour and admiration; according to that of the Orator, Laudis study trahimur omnes; we Are all Forcibly drawn by the desire of praise.
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Morality proceedeth further, and tells us that an honourable commemoration of laudable actions, is not onely a motive and an engagement to the performance of the like by the attentive auditour but is also in great measure the very Guerdon and reward it self, which is justly merited by the deserving actour:
Morality Proceedeth further, and tells us that an honourable commemoration of laudable actions, is not only a motive and an engagement to the performance of the like by the attentive auditor but is also in great measure the very Guerdon and reward it self, which is justly merited by the deserving actor:
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but making it a divine precept in sacred Writ, to render to every man that praise and honour which belongs unto him, according to that of the Apostle, Rom. 13.7. NONLATINALPHABET: Render to every man his due, honour to whom honour is due. All which being considered.
but making it a divine precept in sacred Writ, to render to every man that praise and honour which belongs unto him, according to that of the Apostle, Rom. 13.7.: Render to every man his endue, honour to whom honour is due. All which being considered.
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I conclude that it is barbarous inhumanity in Nature injurious detraction in Morality, & wilfull disobedience in Divinity, to bury the memory and reputation of those in silence and obscurity, whom the Lord, by the manifestation of his grace in them, hath raised to eminencie,
I conclude that it is barbarous inhumanity in Nature injurious detraction in Morality, & wilful disobedience in Divinity, to bury the memory and reputation of those in silence and obscurity, whom the Lord, by the manifestation of his grace in them, hath raised to eminency,
That I might not be guilty of any of these at this time, I have upon this sad occasion of the Lords removing out of the world a person of whom the world was not worthy (that Worthy of Worthies Sir Nathaniel Barnardiston ) chosen these words,
That I might not be guilty of any of these At this time, I have upon this sad occasion of the lords removing out of the world a person of whom the world was not worthy (that Worthy of Worthies Sir Nathaniel Barnardiston) chosen these words,
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Both these are weighted, (as Beza notes upon the word NONLATINALPHABET) in a pair of Scales and Balances; the standard and beam, at which they are tried, is the wisdome and valuation of the Lord himself, who layes a Believer naked, or clothed onely in a sheeps-skin, and leathern coat verse 37. in one scale;
Both these Are weighted, (as Beza notes upon the word) in a pair of Scales and Balances; the standard and beam, At which they Are tried, is the Wisdom and valuation of the Lord himself, who lays a Believer naked, or clothed only in a sheepskin, and leathern coat verse 37. in one scale;
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and having most exactly pondered and tried the worth of both of them, concludes positively for the believer against the world; and openly declares that the worldis not worthy of him.
and having most exactly pondered and tried the worth of both of them, concludes positively for the believer against the world; and openly declares that the worlds not worthy of him.
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In the further interpretation of which words, although the narrow compasse of one hour allotted to this duty, forbids me to meddle with any discourse of the Analysis, coherence, or dependance of the words,
In the further Interpretation of which words, although the narrow compass of one hour allotted to this duty, forbids me to meddle with any discourse of the Analysis, coherence, or dependence of the words,
yet before I come to propound that one Observation out of them, on which I purpose to insist, I shall borrow so much light from the precedent and subsequent words,
yet before I come to propound that one Observation out of them, on which I purpose to insist, I shall borrow so much Light from the precedent and subsequent words,
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and other Scriptures, as may open the text in these three particulars. 1. What that world is that is so worthlesse. 2. Who are those persons that are so worthy. 3. In what respects that world is so unworthy of these persons.
and other Scriptures, as may open the text in these three particulars. 1. What that world is that is so worthless. 2. Who Are those Persons that Are so worthy. 3. In what respects that world is so unworthy of these Persons.
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1. For the first, what world it is that is so worthlesse, may clearly be understood by the opposition hinted in the text, viz. the persons against whom it is weighed, which are believers;
1. For the First, what world it is that is so worthless, may clearly be understood by the opposition hinted in the text, viz. the Persons against whom it is weighed, which Are believers;
and therefore the world affirmed to be so worthlesse, is the world of unbelievers. That world out of which the Church is called, John 15.18. That world for which Christ doth refuse to pray, John 17.9. That world which cannot receive the Spirit, John 14.17. Together with the Trinity which that world worshippeth, pleasures, profits, and honours; as it is described, 1 John 2.16.
and Therefore the world affirmed to be so worthless, is the world of unbelievers. That world out of which the Church is called, John 15.18. That world for which christ does refuse to pray, John 17.9. That world which cannot receive the Spirit, John 14.17. Together with the Trinity which that world Worshippeth, pleasures, profits, and honours; as it is described, 1 John 2.16.
For their externall garb and condition it is very low, and mean: for they are here brought forth in leathern coates, foodlesse, monilesse, easelesse, destitute, afflicted and tormented;
For their external garb and condition it is very low, and mean: for they Are Here brought forth in leathern coats, foodless, monilesse, easeless, destitute, afflicted and tormented;
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yea harbourlesse also, for they wander up and down and lodge in demes and caves. This and no better is the outward condition of these worthy persons, expressed in the verses before and after, 37.38.
yea harbourless also, for they wander up and down and lodge in demes and caves. This and no better is the outward condition of these worthy Persons, expressed in the Verses before and After, 37.38.
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Their internall worth and disposition is set down verse the 39. All these obtained good report for their faith. Famous for their precious faith, which is much more precious then gold, wherein they excelled, and were thereby dignified and honoured, both whilest they lived, and also after their deaths. These are the worthy persons.
Their internal worth and disposition is Set down verse the 39. All these obtained good report for their faith. Famous for their precious faith, which is much more precious then gold, wherein they excelled, and were thereby dignified and honoured, both whilst they lived, and also After their death's. These Are the worthy Persons.
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1. Indignitas dispositionis, an unworthiness of disposition, either by privative undesert or positive contempt as the Jews. Acts 13.46. are said to be unworthy of eternall life, and the rich blessings of the Gospel, for their despising and contempt of it.
1. Indignitas dispositionis, an unworthiness of disposition, either by privative undesert or positive contempt as the jews. Acts 13.46. Are said to be unworthy of Eternal life, and the rich blessings of the Gospel, for their despising and contempt of it.
being a blessing to the family where he dwells, as Joseph to Patiphars; to the businesse wherein he is imployed, as Jacob to Labans; to the nation where he converses,
being a blessing to the family where he dwells, as Joseph to Patiphars; to the business wherein he is employed, as Jacob to Labans; to the Nation where he converses,
blessing them 1. with his prayer, as Abraham blessed Abimelech; 2. with his presence, as Lot the city of Sodom; 3. with his example, shining amongst them to their conversion,
blessing them 1. with his prayer, as Abraham blessed Abimelech; 2. with his presence, as Lot the City of Sodom; 3. with his Exampl, shining among them to their conversion,
are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? that is, unfit, unable for such a work: and 1 Cor. 11.29. yeeat and drink unworthily, that is, unfitly, unsutably, otherwise then is agreeable to the pure fellowship with Christ, in such holy mysteries.
Are you unworthy to judge the Smallest matters? that is, unfit, unable for such a work: and 1 Cor. 11.29. yeeat and drink unworthily, that is, unfitly, unsuitably, otherwise then is agreeable to the pure fellowship with christ, in such holy Mysteres.
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light and darknesse being no more opposite, then the Believer to the Infidel, 2 Cor. 6.14. 3. Indignit as pratii, there is an unworthinesse of price and valuation, as Rom. 8.18.
Light and darkness being no more opposite, then the Believer to the Infidel, 2 Cor. 6.14. 3. Indignity as pratii, there is an unworthiness of price and valuation, as Rom. 8.18.
I account not the sufferings of this life worthy of the glory to be revealed, that is, not of equall and proportionable value, but of farre inferiour worth and virtue,
I account not the sufferings of this life worthy of the glory to be revealed, that is, not of equal and proportionable valve, but of Far inferior worth and virtue,
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The observation being so diametrically opposite to the judgement, practise, and that good conceit which the world hath of its own worth, and so perfectly contrary to carnall reason,
The observation being so diametrically opposite to the judgement, practice, and that good conceit which the world hath of its own worth, and so perfectly contrary to carnal reason,
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and its apprehension, will seem but a meer fiction and chimera, at first hearsay & be accounted a strange paradox, impossible to be proved or maintained, (notwithstanding the Lord hath set his hand to the truth of it in the Text,
and its apprehension, will seem but a mere fiction and Chimera, At First hearsay & be accounted a strange paradox, impossible to be proved or maintained, (notwithstanding the Lord hath Set his hand to the truth of it in the Text,
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let his table be dayly furnished, for plenty of delicacies & attendants, as the great king Ahasuerus his feast was, Hester 1. put a world of such men together,
let his table be daily furnished, for plenty of delicacies & attendants, as the great King Ahasuerus his feast was, Esther 1. put a world of such men together,
and how contemptible soever the Saints condition, in comparison of theirs, is reputed in this world; yet the Lord setteth a farre higher price and estimation of this believer at his worst, then of all them together at their best.
and how contemptible soever the Saints condition, in comparison of theirs, is reputed in this world; yet the Lord sets a Far higher price and estimation of this believer At his worst, then of all them together At their best.
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as that they are the seed of the Serpent, slaves of Satan, children of wrath, dogs, swine, vipers, yea davils; and all these for this purpose, to declare how unworthy and vile they are, in the account & estimation of God;
as that they Are the seed of the Serpent, slaves of Satan, children of wrath, Dogs, Swine, vipers, yea davils; and all these for this purpose, to declare how unworthy and vile they Are, in the account & estimation of God;
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and upon the same account unbelievers are worse then the vilest of creatures, because by their sinne they have made the creatures so miserable as they are.
and upon the same account unbelievers Are Worse then the Vilest of creatures, Because by their sin they have made the creatures so miserable as they Are.
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But on the other side we find in Scripture the Lord intituling the meanest believer with terms of the highest honour and reputation, as calling them his Jewels, his peculiar treasure, his sonnes, his first-born, his heirs annexed with his Sonne Christ;
But on the other side we find in Scripture the Lord intituling the Meanest believer with terms of the highest honour and reputation, as calling them his Jewels, his peculiar treasure, his Sons, his firstborn, his Heirs annexed with his Son christ;
Now let it be considered, that all these expressions and appellations, vilifying the unbeliever, and magnifying the Saints, were inspired by the Lord himself,
Now let it be considered, that all these expressions and appellations, vilifying the unbeliever, and magnifying the Saints, were inspired by the Lord himself,
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in his actions relating unto 1. Their redemption. 2. Their remuneration. First, their redemption may be considered, first as temporall; secondly, as eternall.
in his actions relating unto 1. Their redemption. 2. Their remuneration. First, their redemption may be considered, First as temporal; secondly, as Eternal.
then men or people; and as the late Comment glosseth upon that Text, God more esteemeth of one of his faithfull then a whole world of wicked ones: which is the very observation that I am proving unto you.
then men or people; and as the late Comment Glosseth upon that Text, God more esteems of one of his faithful then a Whole world of wicked ones: which is the very observation that I am proving unto you.
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for, saith the Apostle, 1 Pet. 1.19. Ye were not redeemed with silver or gold, but with the invaluable treasure of the bloud of the Lord Jesus. And the Lord doth not account them overbought, or dear at that rate;
for, Says the Apostle, 1 Pet. 1.19. You were not redeemed with silver or gold, but with the invaluable treasure of the blood of the Lord jesus. And the Lord does not account them overbought, or dear At that rate;
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but professeth himself well pleased, and abundantly satisfied in the purchase: yea the Lord Jesus himself rejoyceth to give his bloud for them, Isa. 53. whence it follows infallibly from the actions of God in their redemption, in laying out so great a price for their purchase, That one believer in Gods estimation is of more worth then all the world besides.
but Professes himself well pleased, and abundantly satisfied in the purchase: yea the Lord jesus himself Rejoiceth to give his blood for them, Isaiah 53. whence it follows infallibly from the actions of God in their redemption, in laying out so great a price for their purchase, That one believer in God's estimation is of more worth then all the world beside.
Secondly, the Lord declareth his high valuation of the worth of the meanest believer, by the actions of his high and gracious remuneration of their worth, declaring thereby that they are not onely more worthy then this world, but (in a Gospel sense) also worthy of the world to come: so saith our Saviour, Luke 20.35. They are accounted worthy of the world to come, and the resurrection of the dead, yea, worthy of the kingdome of God, 2 Thes. 1.5. yea, to be clothed with the most beautifull Robes of glory, Revel. 3.4. They shall walk with me, in white, for they are worthy.
Secondly, the Lord Declareth his high valuation of the worth of the Meanest believer, by the actions of his high and gracious remuneration of their worth, declaring thereby that they Are not only more worthy then this world, but (in a Gospel sense) also worthy of the world to come: so Says our Saviour, Lycia 20.35. They Are accounted worthy of the world to come, and the resurrection of the dead, yea, worthy of the Kingdom of God, 2 Thebes 1.5. yea, to be clothed with the most beautiful Robes of glory, Revel. 3.4. They shall walk with me, in white, for they Are worthy.
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Seeing therefore we have it under Gods hand in the Text, and in other Scriptures he hath attested it, both by his expressions in vilifying the world, and magnifying the believer above them;
Seeing Therefore we have it under God's hand in the Text, and in other Scriptures he hath attested it, both by his expressions in vilifying the world, and magnifying the believer above them;
it remains a most certain and undoubted verity, That the Spirit of God setteth a farre higher price and valuation upon the meanest believer, then the whole world besides.
it remains a most certain and undoubted verity, That the Spirit of God sets a Far higher price and valuation upon the Meanest believer, then the Whole world beside.
1. The equity of the Lord in this vilifying the world appears thus; because the world doth so much vilifie God, undervaluing him, not onely to the world,
1. The equity of the Lord in this vilifying the world appears thus; Because the world does so much vilify God, undervaluing him, not only to the world,
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Is it not therefore equall that God should undervalue the world, to the meanest of his Saints, that undervalue him to the worst of their sinnes? They that despise the Lord shall be despised, 1 Sam. 2.30. 2. Do not the unbelieving world account his Saints the filth and scumme of the world, and all things in it, 1 Cor. 4.13. rendring them the vilest people in the earth, as the Jews did Paul, Acts 22.22. saying, Away with them from the earth, it is not meet that such fellows should live? do they not thus vilifie them for the Lord's sake, and the true worth that is in them? and therefore it is equall and just with God, to undervalue the whole world to the meanest of his Saints, for the evil that is in them that do thus vilifie his Saints for the good that is found in them? what measure they mete is measured to them again, Matth. 7.2. Again, it is equall with God to magnifie the meanest believer above the world, because the meanest believer magnifies God, and preferres the Lord above ten thousand worlds;
Is it not Therefore equal that God should undervalue the world, to the Meanest of his Saints, that undervalue him to the worst of their Sins? They that despise the Lord shall be despised, 1 Sam. 2.30. 2. Do not the unbelieving world account his Saints the filth and scum of the world, and all things in it, 1 Cor. 4.13. rendering them the Vilest people in the earth, as the jews did Paul, Acts 22.22. saying, Away with them from the earth, it is not meet that such Fellows should live? do they not thus vilify them for the Lord's sake, and the true worth that is in them? and Therefore it is equal and just with God, to undervalue the Whole world to the Meanest of his Saints, for the evil that is in them that do thus vilify his Saints for the good that is found in them? what measure they meet is measured to them again, Matthew 7.2. Again, it is equal with God to magnify the Meanest believer above the world, Because the Meanest believer Magnifies God, and prefers the Lord above ten thousand world's;
these are they alone that extoll his name and glory above others, and therefore he esteems all the world as drosse and dung in comparison of them, and values them above all others.
these Are they alone that extol his name and glory above Others, and Therefore he esteems all the world as dross and dung in comparison of them, and value's them above all Others.
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They that honour him shall be honoured, 1 Sam. 2.30. Lastly, the meanest Saint in the world is found to be of more true and reall worth, then all the world besides.
They that honour him shall be honoured, 1 Sam. 2.30. Lastly, the Meanest Saint in the world is found to be of more true and real worth, then all the world beside.
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I would not be mistaken in this, for I acknowledge that worth is a soveraigne attribute of God, and that primarily and absolutely it belongeth to him; but yet, derivatively and in part it is attributed to the Saints, who as the Apostle speaks, 2 Thess. 1.11. (when they are called of God to the saith) are (thereby) made worthy of that calling, by fulfilling them with all the good pleasure of his goodnesse,
I would not be mistaken in this, for I acknowledge that worth is a sovereign attribute of God, and that primarily and absolutely it belongeth to him; but yet, derivatively and in part it is attributed to the Saints, who as the Apostle speaks, 2 Thess 1.11. (when they Are called of God to the Says) Are (thereby) made worthy of that calling, by fulfilling them with all the good pleasure of his Goodness,
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as if he had said, filled with all divine and humane worth, and all the worth of heaven and earth is communicated unto them, either by imputation, or infusion.
as if he had said, filled with all divine and humane worth, and all the worth of heaven and earth is communicated unto them, either by imputation, or infusion.
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Secondly, all humane and spirituall worth is imparted to them, being filled with the holy Ghost, Acts 4.31. Filled with all the fruits of righteousnesse to the praise and glory of God, Phil. 1.11. They are blessed with all spirituall blessings, Eph. 1.3.
Secondly, all humane and spiritual worth is imparted to them, being filled with the holy Ghost, Acts 4.31. Filled with all the fruits of righteousness to the praise and glory of God, Philip 1.11. They Are blessed with all spiritual blessings, Ephesians 1.3.
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inriched in all things, in all knowledge, wisdome, patience, humility, so that they are not destitute of any gift, 1 Cor. 1.5, 7. These previous imparted graces make the believer (how mean soever in other respects) much more worthy then all the world that wants them.
enriched in all things, in all knowledge, Wisdom, patience, humility, so that they Are not destitute of any gift, 1 Cor. 1.5, 7. These previous imparted graces make the believer (how mean soever in other respects) much more worthy then all the world that Wants them.
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and Noah better then all in the Ark, or in all the world besides; in as great degree, as the richest diamond doth excell in dignity ten thousand pebbles.
and Noah better then all in the Ark, or in all the world beside; in as great degree, as the Richest diamond does excel in dignity ten thousand pebbles.
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may not the Lord in equity and justice, preferre the meanest Saint before a world of them? there being a greater distance (in respect of worth and dignity) between the meanest and poorest believer in the world,
may not the Lord in equity and Justice, prefer the Meanest Saint before a world of them? there being a greater distance (in respect of worth and dignity) between the Meanest and Poorest believer in the world,
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and the worldling, (what confluence of parts, honours, and other enjoyments soever he enjoyeth) then there is between the most glorified Saint in heaven, and the weakest believer on earth:
and the worldling, (what confluence of parts, honours, and other enjoyments soever he Enjoyeth) then there is between the most glorified Saint in heaven, and the Weakest believer on earth:
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1. If it be so that the meanest Saint is of more worth then all the world, thence it follows necessarily, that the losse of one of them, is a greater losse, and more to be lamented,
1. If it be so that the Meanest Saint is of more worth then all the world, thence it follows necessarily, that the loss of one of them, is a greater loss, and more to be lamented,
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then the losse of a thousand others, (how great soever they be in other respects.) If the daughters of Israel must weep for Saul, well may David say, wo is me for thee, my brother Jonathan;
then the loss of a thousand Others, (how great soever they be in other respects.) If the daughters of Israel must weep for Saul, well may David say, woe is me for thee, my brother Johnathan;
then surely it is a duty which we also owe to all Saints after they are dead, to speak good of their names, and to perperuate the memory of their worth and graces in the hearts and eares of others that survive them.
then surely it is a duty which we also owe to all Saints After they Are dead, to speak good of their names, and to perperuate the memory of their worth and graces in the hearts and ears of Others that survive them.
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The anointing of dead corps preserves them from putrefaction: a good name is this precious ointment, wherewith God hath anointed the corps before us above others, and doth therefore call us all forth,
The anointing of dead corpse preserves them from putrefaction: a good name is this precious ointment, wherewith God hath anointed the corpse before us above Others, and does Therefore call us all forth,
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3. If God so values the meanest Saints, how much more did he esteem this honourable person, whose graces made him (not onely more worthy then all unbelievers in the world, but also) more conspicuous and eminent then the greatest number of true believers in the church? whereof if any doubt,
3. If God so value's the Meanest Saints, how much more did he esteem this honourable person, whose graces made him (not only more worthy then all unbelievers in the world, but also) more conspicuous and eminent then the greatest number of true believers in the Church? whereof if any doubt,
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or hath hitherto been ignorant, he will now certainly be convinced and assured, if he shall please to remember with me, 1. His honourable birth. 2. His gracious life. 3. His blessed death.
or hath hitherto been ignorant, he will now Certainly be convinced and assured, if he shall please to Remember with me, 1. His honourable birth. 2. His gracious life. 3. His blessed death.
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And my first addresse is to his Right worshipfull, mournfull, and lamenting Lady, with her children, who have called me to a work so difficult, and so farre above my power,
And my First address is to his Right worshipful, mournful, and lamenting Lady, with her children, who have called me to a work so difficult, and so Far above my power,
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This must be the work of some divine Apelles, and not mine; for how can the Sun be inlightned by a starre, or the fountain be watered by its own stream?
This must be the work of Some divine Apelles, and not mine; for how can the Sun be enlightened by a star, or the fountain be watered by its own stream?
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And therefore I humbly petition your worships to expect no such thing from me, as that I should give either your selves or the Auditory satisfaction, in declaring either the greatnesse of your losse, or the excellency of his desert.
And Therefore I humbly petition your worships to expect no such thing from me, as that I should give either your selves or the Auditory satisfaction, in declaring either the greatness of your loss, or the excellency of his desert.
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Alas, you your selves neither do not can yet conceive or understand your own losse, much lesse the want which the Church of God will find of him many yeares hereafter.
Alas, you your selves neither do not can yet conceive or understand your own loss, much less the want which the Church of God will find of him many Years hereafter.
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And for the expression of his deservings, whence is it, that when your selves begin to remember and make mention of one or two of them, you presently stop and forbear to proceed,
And for the expression of his deservings, whence is it, that when your selves begin to Remember and make mention of one or two of them, you presently stop and forbear to proceed,
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All that I hope to effect herein, is to manifest by what I shall speak, that I really intended his honour, though I actually perform no more then he that undertook to represent the beams and body of the Sun, onely by making a prick or dot of gold with his pen, in a fair sheet of paper;
All that I hope to Effect herein, is to manifest by what I shall speak, that I really intended his honour, though I actually perform no more then he that undertook to represent the beams and body of the Sun, only by making a prick or dot of gold with his pen, in a fair sheet of paper;
or that Limner, who having undertaken to draw a most beautifull picture, finding his skill insufficient, cast a vail over the face of it, to cover his own ignorance, as well as the beauty of the piece.
or that Limner, who having undertaken to draw a most beautiful picture, finding his skill insufficient, cast a Vail over the face of it, to cover his own ignorance, as well as the beauty of the piece.
as arising onely from the strength of mine affection to his person, but rather from the conscience of that duty, which I owe to the glory of God and the good of his peoples souls therein: for although I must ever acknowledge him to have been the Lords great instrument of good to me, and all mine,
as arising only from the strength of mine affection to his person, but rather from the conscience of that duty, which I owe to the glory of God and the good of his peoples Souls therein: for although I must ever acknowledge him to have been the lords great Instrument of good to me, and all mine,
and therefore do desire all of you that ever have received any benefit by my poor labours in this place, to joyn with the in thankfulnesse to the Lord for him, (as the chief instrument thereof;) yet rather then I would speak one syllable in this place which I did not either know to be true, on mine own knowledge,
and Therefore do desire all of you that ever have received any benefit by my poor labours in this place, to join with thee in thankfulness to the Lord for him, (as the chief Instrument thereof;) yet rather then I would speak one syllable in this place which I did not either know to be true, on mine own knowledge,
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Onely let me further intreat you to consider, that if the most of you, by some dayes or houres (occasionall) injoyment of his presence in his life time, discerned so much worth in him, that drew so great a company of the chiefest persons in the countrey to go so long a journey before, and to come again so farre now to honour his dead corps to the grave: then you may easily guesse, that I, who had the happinesse to be so near him,
Only let me further entreat you to Consider, that if the most of you, by Some days or hours (occasional) enjoyment of his presence in his life time, discerned so much worth in him, that drew so great a company of the chiefest Persons in the country to go so long a journey before, and to come again so Far now to honour his dead corpse to the grave: then you may Easily guess, that I, who had the happiness to be so near him,
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and to be intimately acquainted with him, and his family for 30 yeares together, must needs have more perfect understanding and approved experience of his faith, holmesse, and constant gracious temper, then others could:
and to be intimately acquainted with him, and his family for 30 Years together, must needs have more perfect understanding and approved experience of his faith, holmesse, and constant gracious temper, then Others could:
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for veritatem celare, est aurum sepelire, to conceal truth is to bury gold, yea, the gold of grace, which is much more precious then the gold of Ophir; which being truely (though sparingly ) discovered, will give us all cause to say of his life and death, as is reported of Constantine, felix nativitas, felicior vita, felicissima mers, his birth was good, his life better,
for veritatem celare, est aurum sepelire, to conceal truth is to bury gold, yea, the gold of grace, which is much more precious then the gold of Ophir; which being truly (though sparingly) discovered, will give us all cause to say of his life and death, as is reported of Constantine, felix Nativity, felicior vita, felicissima mers, his birth was good, his life better,
Now for the honour of his birth, I place it not in the the ancient lines of his pedegree, or the Antiquity of the Family, the continued descent of to many noble ancestours. Although it be true that from his progenitours he was one of the Top-branches amongst our Suffolkcedars: and although I acknowledge to be thus descended, and better both then the commonalty, is a singular blessing of God to the persons upon whom it is conferred,
Now for the honour of his birth, I place it not in the the ancient lines of his pedigree, or the Antiquity of the Family, the continued descent of to many noble Ancestors. Although it be true that from his progenitors he was one of the Top-branches among our Suffolkcedars: and although I acknowledge to be thus descended, and better both then the commonalty, is a singular blessing of God to the Persons upon whom it is conferred,
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yea, if they be gracious, great men are a great blessing to others also, as Solomon 's words import, Eccles. 10.17. Blessed art thou, O land, when thy prince is the some of nobles and not of an upstart Family:
yea, if they be gracious, great men Are a great blessing to Others also, as Solomon is words import, Eccles. 10.17. Blessed art thou, Oh land, when thy Prince is the Some of Nobles and not of an upstart Family:
It is my purpose therefore to shew how the Lord honoured him in his birth, more then any unbeliever, which was by his second birth, whereby he received soul-nobilitie,
It is my purpose Therefore to show how the Lord honoured him in his birth, more then any unbeliever, which was by his second birth, whereby he received soul-nobilitie,
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And this his second birth was eminently honourable and remarkable above other in three particulars. 1. In the time of his conversion. 2. In the matter of his humiliation. 3. In the foundation of his faith.
And this his second birth was eminently honourable and remarkable above other in three particulars. 1. In the time of his conversion. 2. In the matter of his humiliation. 3. In the Foundation of his faith.
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1. For the time of his conversion, it was when he was young; the Lord began to cast in the seed of regeneration when he was at school, the very time when others of his ranck and quality give up themselves to the greatest degrees of licentious wantonnesse, and immoderare excesses;
1. For the time of his conversion, it was when he was young; the Lord began to cast in the seed of regeneration when he was At school, the very time when Others of his rank and quality give up themselves to the greatest Degrees of licentious wantonness, and immoderare Excesses;
for whereas usually in the conversion of young men, the Lord humbles them, by charging upon their consciences some notorious actuall sinne, it was otherwise with him;
for whereas usually in the conversion of young men, the Lord humbles them, by charging upon their Consciences Some notorious actual sin, it was otherwise with him;
for living more innoceutly then (for the most part) young Gentlemen do, upon a time hearing that Text opened, Psal. 51.5. Behold I was born and conceived in sinne, &c. where the greatnesse and odiousnesse of originall sinne was pressed;
for living more innoceutly then (for the most part) young Gentlemen do, upon a time hearing that Text opened, Psalm 51.5. Behold I was born and conceived in sin, etc. where the greatness and odiousness of original sin was pressed;
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it pleased the Lord so deeply to affect his heart thereby, as that ever after it was a means to abase all high thoughts of himself through his whole life, and he was much more solidly and constantly broken for it,
it pleased the Lord so deeply to affect his heart thereby, as that ever After it was a means to abase all high thoughts of himself through his Whole life, and he was much more solidly and constantly broken for it,
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so he that is first deeply humbled for the root, mother and nurse of corruptions, shall feldome have cause after to be wounded with the guilt of actuall transgressions.
so he that is First deeply humbled for the root, mother and nurse of corruptions, shall feldome have cause After to be wounded with the guilt of actual transgressions.
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but particularly upon the Gospel, as it is the law of faith, held forth unto him in that Text, John 3.22. This is the command we have received from him, that we believe in the name of his Son;
but particularly upon the Gospel, as it is the law of faith, held forth unto him in that Text, John 3.22. This is the command we have received from him, that we believe in the name of his Son;
it pleased the Lord so to overpower his heart with the authority of the precept, that he durst not refuse it, but submitted unto it; and so his confidence was in pure obedience to God:
it pleased the Lord so to overpower his heart with the Authority of the precept, that he durst not refuse it, but submitted unto it; and so his confidence was in pure Obedience to God:
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Whether you define a gracious life in Davids words, Psal. 119.1. Blessed are they that are undefiled in their way, &c. or in the practise of Zacharias, Luc. 1.74. Serving God in holinesse and righteousnesse all the dayes of our lives: or with Paul, Acts 24.16. living alwayes with a clear conscience both toward God and man:
Whither you define a gracious life in Davids words, Psalm 119.1. Blessed Are they that Are undefiled in their Way, etc. or in the practice of Zacharias, Luke 1.74. Serving God in holiness and righteousness all the days of our lives: or with Paul, Acts 24.16. living always with a clear conscience both towards God and man:
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he did so earnestly devote himself unto them, that for my part (amongst persons of his quality) I think he hath left very few supersours therein behind him, if any equalls.
he did so earnestly devote himself unto them, that for my part (among Persons of his quality) I think he hath left very few supersours therein behind him, if any equals.
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I remember I have read it related, to the everlasting praise of the Lord Harrington, so famous for piety, that it was his course to pray twise every day in secret, twise with some choice friends and servants, besides his Family duties.
I Remember I have read it related, to the everlasting praise of the Lord Harrington, so famous for piety, that it was his course to pray twice every day in secret, twice with Some choice Friends and Servants, beside his Family duties.
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But I am assured by those that seriously observed this gracious Knight, that it was his practise to humble his soul before the Lord in secret thrise every day, and sometimes oftener, if he could gain oportunity;
But I am assured by those that seriously observed this gracious Knight, that it was his practice to humble his soul before the Lord in secret thrice every day, and sometime oftener, if he could gain opportunity;
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which (since his death) I perceive was nothing else but the gracious event of divine providence, sending it as a guide to bring him more speedily and directly to the possession of that rest.
which (since his death) I perceive was nothing Else but the gracious event of divine providence, sending it as a guide to bring him more speedily and directly to the possession of that rest.
For the sanctification of the Sabbath so was it his delight, that for the most part, he arose the first in the family that day, and then would call his children and others up, that they might have time to prepare themselves for a more reverent attendance upon the Lord in his publick ordinances; and for himself he ordinarily spent much time upon his own heart every Sabbath morning, before he came to the congregation.
For the sanctification of the Sabbath so was it his delight, that for the most part, he arose the First in the family that day, and then would call his children and Others up, that they might have time to prepare themselves for a more reverend attendance upon the Lord in his public ordinances; and for himself he ordinarily spent much time upon his own heart every Sabbath morning, before he Come to the congregation.
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And for his estimation of, and constant attendance upon the ministration of the word publickly dispensed, it was so eminent and reverent, that I verily believe, whoever in the congregation have been loosers by his death, we of the minislery have the greatest losse:
And for his estimation of, and constant attendance upon the ministration of the word publicly dispensed, it was so eminent and reverend, that I verily believe, whoever in the congregation have been Losers' by his death, we of the minislery have the greatest loss:
if the hearers put on blacks, the preachers have cause to mourn in sackcloth; for the godly ministers had not a more faithfull and cordiall friend, and well-wisher of his quality in the land:
if the hearers put on blacks, the Preachers have cause to mourn in Sackcloth; for the godly Ministers had not a more faithful and cordial friend, and wellwisher of his quality in the land:
he replied, that those would be dark black dayes indeed, when the lights of the ministry were extinguished, then the shortest life would be accounted the best.
he replied, that those would be dark black days indeed, when the lights of the Ministry were extinguished, then the Shortest life would be accounted the best.
This made him so exceeding cautelous and serious, when any place belonging to his presentation was vacant, that he would spend many dayes in fasting and prayer to be directed therein:
This made him so exceeding cautelous and serious, when any place belonging to his presentation was vacant, that he would spend many days in fasting and prayer to be directed therein:
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And therefore when by all his own care, and advice of friends, such an one could not be procured, that for his sufficiency and abilities could give his own conscience satisfaction,
And Therefore when by all his own care, and Advice of Friends, such an one could not be procured, that for his sufficiency and abilities could give his own conscience satisfaction,
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After the congregation was dismissed, the first thing which he did usually, after he came within his own doors, was immediately to betake himself to his closet, to begge a blessed dew from heaven, to water the seed sown in his heart that day.
After the congregation was dismissed, the First thing which he did usually, After he Come within his own doors, was immediately to betake himself to his closet, to beg a blessed due from heaven, to water the seed sown in his heart that day.
for the most part he would spend a fortnight, never lesse than a week before the Sacrament, in his closet, in reading, praying, and examination of his spirituall estate, with other duties of preparation tending thereunto;
for the most part he would spend a fortnight, never less than a Week before the Sacrament, in his closet, in reading, praying, and examination of his spiritual estate, with other duties of preparation tending thereunto;
Neither did this his singular piety in the things of God, make him (as it is in very many others) the more remisse or regardlesse in the performance of the duties of equity,
Neither did this his singular piety in the things of God, make him (as it is in very many Others) the more remiss or regardless in the performance of the duties of equity,
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for consider him in his carriage towards others in their severall relations to him, and you shall have cause to conclude his life as gracious in performing the duties of righteousnesse unto all his relations, as it was in the exercise of holinesse,
for Consider him in his carriage towards Others in their several relations to him, and you shall have cause to conclude his life as gracious in performing the duties of righteousness unto all his relations, as it was in the exercise of holiness,
Consider him as pater-familias, the governour and master of a family, and it may be truely affirmed of him (whilest he was a house-keeper) which the prophet David professeth of himself, Psal. 101.5, 6. That he walked in his integrity in the midst of his house:
Consider him as paterfamilias, the governor and master of a family, and it may be truly affirmed of him (whilst he was a housekeeper) which the Prophet David Professes of himself, Psalm 101.5, 6. That he walked in his integrity in the midst of his house:
He had at one time tenor more such servants of that eminency for piety and sincerity, that I never yet saw their like at one time, in any family in the nation;
He had At one time tenor more such Servants of that eminency for piety and sincerity, that I never yet saw their like At one time, in any family in the Nation;
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whose obedience joyned to their governours care, produced so rare an effect, that truely they made his house a spirituall church and temple, wherein were dayly offered up the spirituall sacrifices of reading the Word,
whose Obedience joined to their Governors care, produced so rare an Effect, that truly they made his house a spiritual Church and temple, wherein were daily offered up the spiritual Sacrifices of reading the Word,
and full contentation and delight in her, untill he became a pattern and mirrour of matrimoniall faithfulnesse and sweetnesse: and as it was said by one of the Rabbins concerning Methusalah's wife, that she had nine husbands in one, for age and yeares;
and full contentation and delight in her, until he became a pattern and mirror of matrimonial faithfulness and sweetness: and as it was said by one of the Rabbis Concerning Methuselah's wife, that she had nine Husbands in one, for age and Years;
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or do you receive the relation from me, as I have heard it from them: namely, that he performed not onely the part of an earthly father, in the manifestation of all paternall bowels, and tender affection to their bodies; but also executed the office of an heavenly father to their souls, by a continuall industry, and serious study for their education in the most exact and strict way of pure and paternall Religion:
or do you receive the Relation from me, as I have herd it from them: namely, that he performed not only the part of an earthly father, in the manifestation of all paternal bowels, and tender affection to their bodies; but also executed the office of an heavenly father to their Souls, by a continual industry, and serious study for their education in the most exact and strict Way of pure and paternal Religion:
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the grand scope and end whereof was, to stirre up and incite them to a strict watchfulnesse over themselves, and a close walking with God; and many times (after the giving of such directions unto them severalty) he would take them into his closet,
the grand scope and end whereof was, to stir up and incite them to a strict watchfulness over themselves, and a close walking with God; and many times (After the giving of such directions unto them severalty) he would take them into his closet,
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If at any time they had offended him, so singular was his moderation and wisdome toward them, that he would never reprove them, much lesse correct them in his displeasure,
If At any time they had offended him, so singular was his moderation and Wisdom towards them, that he would never reprove them, much less correct them in his displeasure,
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but still waited the most convenient time, untill which time they seldome discerned that he was angry by any other effect but his silence. And on the other side, he was so ready to incourage them in any acts of wel-doing, that usually all his extraordinary respects and savours to them, were dispensed rather as rewards of their duty,
but still waited the most convenient time, until which time they seldom discerned that he was angry by any other Effect but his silence. And on the other side, he was so ready to encourage them in any acts of welldoing, that usually all his extraordinary respects and savours to them, were dispensed rather as rewards of their duty,
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still professing before them (as he hath many times of late to me, upon our conference concerning the extraordinary blessings of God upon them in their travells abroad and returns home again) that he took infinite more content in beholding one grain of grace,
still professing before them (as he hath many times of late to me, upon our conference Concerning the extraordinary blessings of God upon them in their travels abroad and returns home again) that he took infinite more content in beholding one grain of grace,
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and evidence of true regeneration in his children, then if their estates and gains abroad had been multiplied an hundred fold, if withall they had returned profane,
and evidence of true regeneration in his children, then if their estates and gains abroad had been multiplied an hundred fold, if withal they had returned profane,
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which name he did deserve, as well as Curtius, Claudius, or the Decii: for although he did not in every particular what is said of them, devoverunt, se pro toto terrarum orbe, they did devote themselves for the defence of the whole earth;
which name he did deserve, as well as Curtius, Claudius, or the Decii: for although he did not in every particular what is said of them, devoverunt, se Pro toto terrarum orbe, they did devote themselves for the defence of the Whole earth;
yet for his countrey, and the defence of the just liberties thereof, he did not refuse voluntarily to expose himself to a gulph of hazard and sufferings:
yet for his country, and the defence of the just Liberties thereof, he did not refuse voluntarily to expose himself to a gulf of hazard and sufferings:
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for refusing whereof he was long time imprisoned in the gate-house, and afterward confined for a long time in Lincoln-shire, above sixscore miles from the place of his own usuall abode.
for refusing whereof he was long time imprisoned in the gatehouse, and afterwards confined for a long time in Lincolnshire, above sixscore miles from the place of his own usual Abided.
not that he had a patent for the place, as some of his enemies (in respect of his constant election thereunto & out of envy at the peoples honouring him did cast out;
not that he had a patent for the place, as Some of his enemies (in respect of his constant election thereunto & out of envy At the peoples honouring him did cast out;
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but presently the thoughts, eyes, & resolutions of all men, were fixed upon him, and all cried for a Barnardiston, a Barnardiston. Which trust he received upon him, not out of any popular ambition, to advance his own greatnesse;
but presently the thoughts, eyes, & resolutions of all men, were fixed upon him, and all cried for a Barnardiston, a Barnardiston. Which trust he received upon him, not out of any popular ambition, to advance his own greatness;
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nor out of loftie arrogancie, that he might dominear and trample upon his neighbours in the countrey, under pretence of the priviledge of a Parliament man;
nor out of lofty arrogancy, that he might dominear and trample upon his neighbours in the country, under pretence of the privilege of a Parliament man;
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beyond which neither fear, favour, or flattery, could draw him to act, or vote at all, absolutely refusing to be defiled with the Kings portion, Absaloms sacrifices, or Achitophels policies or treacheries.
beyond which neither Fear, favour, or flattery, could draw him to act, or vote At all, absolutely refusing to be defiled with the Kings portion, Absaloms Sacrifices, or Achitophels policies or Treacheries.
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2. As all these graces, and their exercises in his gracious life, had their tabernacle in the Sun, were open and manifest in his course towards others;
2. As all these graces, and their exercises in his gracious life, had their tabernacle in the Sun, were open and manifest in his course towards Others;
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so also his personall virtues and perfections, which, as so many rich jewells and mineralls in the earth, lay couched in his heart (as the cabinet of their habits ) could not in respect of their noble actings, be so much hid, but that like the beams of the Sun from under a cloud, they brake forth and did shine out with so great splendour and lustre, that the blindest eye could not but discover them:
so also his personal Virtues and perfections, which, as so many rich Jewels and minerals in the earth, lay couched in his heart (as the cabinet of their habits) could not in respect of their noble actings, be so much hid, but that like the beams of the Sun from under a cloud, they brake forth and did shine out with so great splendour and lustre, that the blindest eye could not but discover them:
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1. The graciousnesse of his speech, so free from the least unsavourinesse, beasting or passion, that on the other side, nothing but love, sweetnesse, and •odesty, as so many pure streams, flowed from the pure fountain of his heart, still ministring grace to the hearers;
1. The graciousness of his speech, so free from the least unsavourinesse, beasting or passion, that on the other side, nothing but love, sweetness, and •odesty, as so many pure streams, flowed from the pure fountain of his heart, still ministering grace to the hearers;
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so farre from the least appearance of lightnesse or excessive mirth, that in thirty years together none ever heard one syllable tending to any wanton expression, that might offend the chastest mind or ear, to be breathed out of his mouth;
so Far from the least appearance of lightness or excessive mirth, that in thirty Years together none ever herd one syllable tending to any wanton expression, that might offend the chastest mind or ear, to be breathed out of his Mouth;
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namely, that so much divine majesty and lustre appeared therein, that it made the Emperour Valens tremble to behold it. And in like manner his severe deportment was so effectuall, that it banished from his presence all those scurrilous and sordid gestures and practices, which the impudency of too many of his quality fear not to act in the sight of God and their betters.
namely, that so much divine majesty and lustre appeared therein, that it made the Emperor Valens tremble to behold it. And in like manner his severe deportment was so effectual, that it banished from his presence all those scurrilous and sordid gestures and practices, which the impudence of too many of his quality Fear not to act in the sighed of God and their betters.
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3. Lastly, there was in him a blessed conjunction of those things that rarely meet in any other, I mean both an admirable facility & easinesse to be intreated, with a great yieldingnesse of spirit,
3. Lastly, there was in him a blessed conjunction of those things that rarely meet in any other, I mean both an admirable facility & easiness to be entreated, with a great yieldingnesse of Spirit,
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and yet also a strong resolute unmovablenesse and stedfastnesse of mind, in opposing all evil in whomsoever, superiour or other, in the cause of the Lord:
and yet also a strong resolute unmovableness and steadfastness of mind, in opposing all evil in whomsoever, superior or other, in the cause of the Lord:
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The observation of these things in him, rendred him (not onely to me, but) to all that were intimately conversant with him (like Chemnitius ) caput Veneris, & gloria Christianorum, the beauty of grace, and the glory of Christianity;
The observation of these things in him, rendered him (not only to me, but) to all that were intimately conversant with him (like Chemnitz) caput Veneris, & gloria Christians, the beauty of grace, and the glory of Christianity;
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which, as so many precious jewells, adorned him, and presented him gracious and honourable to all men whilest he lived, and being dead, ( as so many redolent flowers stuck upon his herse) give such a pleasant and odoriserous savour in the nostrill of all spectatours, that the memory of them shall ever remain in the hearts and mouths of all future generations, who shall understand thereby how the Lord was pleased to honour him, first with a spirituall birth,
which, as so many precious Jewels, adorned him, and presented him gracious and honourable to all men whilst he lived, and being dead, (as so many redolent flowers stuck upon his hearse) give such a pleasant and odoriferous savour in the nostril of all spectators, that the memory of them shall ever remain in the hearts and mouths of all future generations, who shall understand thereby how the Lord was pleased to honour him, First with a spiritual birth,
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And surely if their death be blessed that die in the Lord, and rest from their labours, their works following them, Revel. 14. if it be a blessed death to depart in peace with Simeon, Luc. 2. our eyes beholding the salvation by Christ:
And surely if their death be blessed that die in the Lord, and rest from their labours, their works following them, Revel. 14. if it be a blessed death to depart in peace with Simeon, Luke 2. our eyes beholding the salvation by christ:
then the consideration of the particulars following, which attended his death, will manifest to all that his death was as blessed as his life was gracious, or his birth honourable.
then the consideration of the particulars following, which attended his death, will manifest to all that his death was as blessed as his life was gracious, or his birth honourable.
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when he made his last will and testament, and writ it with his own hand, upon this very ground (as he there expresses it) that after he had so set his house in order, he might have nothing in the world to look after, or look upon, but his blessed Saviour, and Salvation by him. In which last Testament of his, he expresseth so much assurance and confidence of the Lords everlasting grace and love unto him,
when he made his last will and Testament, and writ it with his own hand, upon this very ground (as he there Expresses it) that After he had so Set his house in order, he might have nothing in the world to look After, or look upon, but his blessed Saviour, and Salvation by him. In which last Testament of his, he Expresses so much assurance and confidence of the lords everlasting grace and love unto him,
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and precious instructions, tending to their everlasting inheritance, that it rather resembled our Saviours Testament, conveighing the legacies of the covenant of grace,
and precious instructions, tending to their everlasting inheritance, that it rather resembled our Saviors Testament, conveying the legacies of the Covenant of grace,
As soon as ever there appeared on his side a small swelling, in which none but himself conceived any danger, he taking me to walk with him, presently fell into discourse of the worth and immortality of the soul, of the manner of its subsistence and actings when it was separated, of the joyes of the other world,
As soon as ever there appeared on his side a small swelling, in which none but himself conceived any danger, he taking me to walk with him, presently fell into discourse of the worth and immortality of the soul, of the manner of its subsistence and actings when it was separated, of the Joys of the other world,
for my own part, I will not be so flattered with any carnall content, as to be desirous to live longer in this world, where there is little hope left, that the Lord hath any more work or service for me to do,
for my own part, I will not be so flattered with any carnal content, as to be desirous to live longer in this world, where there is little hope left, that the Lord hath any more work or service for me to do,
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Which passage I note, because it was one of the last I had with him before his removall to London; and also because I have certain intelligence, he made the same profession to others,
Which passage I note, Because it was one of the last I had with him before his removal to London; and also Because I have certain intelligence, he made the same profession to Others,
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He one Sabbath morning observing the persons in the Family were he lodged, preparing themselves to joyn with the congregation of that place, fell into a great passion of sorrow,
He one Sabbath morning observing the Persons in the Family were he lodged, preparing themselves to join with the congregation of that place, fell into a great passion of sorrow,
but one wave followed another so fast, that he was disable thereby to be so frequent and constant in those secret duties of communion with the Lord, as he desired:
but one wave followed Another so fast, that he was disable thereby to be so frequent and constant in those secret duties of communion with the Lord, as he desired:
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Thirdly, that they should take heed of timorousnesse, and shirking from the truth, by reason of the oppofitions of the times against the Scripture-power of godlinesse, shewing the danger of complying with man against God.
Thirdly, that they should take heed of timorousness, and shirking from the truth, by reason of the oppofitions of the times against the Scripture-power of godliness, showing the danger of complying with man against God.
After these counsels, one of his sonnes (telling him how much he hoped the words of a dying parent would be regarded by them) desired him to deal impartially with each of them,
After these Counsels, one of his Sons (telling him how much he hoped the words of a dying parent would be regarded by them) desired him to deal impartially with each of them,
Then to his brother then present, and inquiring how he found himself, he answered to the same effect, saying, O brother, blessed be God, I have abundance of ravishing joy within me.
Then to his brother then present, and inquiring how he found himself, he answered to the same Effect, saying, Oh brother, blessed be God, I have abundance of ravishing joy within me.
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and inquiring how it was with him, his father fell into an earnest prayer, That the Lord would be pleased to give him a happy deliverance out of this world,
and inquiring how it was with him, his father fell into an earnest prayer, That the Lord would be pleased to give him a happy deliverance out of this world,
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declared all his graces, and concealed his vices; I shall return a threefold answer thereunto. First, it is not true to affirm that I have mentioned all his graces;
declared all his graces, and concealed his vices; I shall return a threefold answer thereunto. First, it is not true to affirm that I have mentioned all his graces;
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because the backs and bellies of so many, whom he annually clothed, & who for so long a time have been refreshed by him, will proclaim it aloud to your eyes and ears. Yea,
Because the backs and bellies of so many, whom he annually clothed, & who for so long a time have been refreshed by him, will proclaim it aloud to your eyes and ears. Yea,
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so farre was his heart drawn out in this kinde to the relief of the poor, that it hath extended his hand by his last testament, as farre as the poor in new England,
so Far was his heart drawn out in this kind to the relief of the poor, that it hath extended his hand by his last Testament, as Far as the poor in new England,
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for throughout the chapter, the faith and graces of the Saints are by the Spirit of God recorded to their praise, without mentioning any of their infirmities.
for throughout the chapter, the faith and graces of the Saints Are by the Spirit of God recorded to their praise, without mentioning any of their infirmities.
yet so free and pure was his life from any scandalous sinne, or any other actuall evil course, that for thirty yeares together I remember nor he was soiled with any spot which might give occasion to any to suspect his eminent integrity and sincerity, but his heart was yet upright before God;
yet so free and pure was his life from any scandalous sin, or any other actual evil course, that for thirty Years together I Remember nor he was soiled with any spot which might give occasion to any to suspect his eminent integrity and sincerity, but his heart was yet upright before God;
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Christ wept for Lazarus, David for Jonathan: yet teas (as one saith wittily) should drop like precious water out of a limbeck, not run like common water in a river:
christ wept for Lazarus, David for Johnathan: yet teas (as one Says wittily) should drop like precious water out of a limbeck, not run like Common water in a river:
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and that upon very good ground, for to be heirs of so many promises and prayers, which he pa• up to the Lord for you, is an invaluable treasure and portion.
and that upon very good ground, for to be Heirs of so many promises and Prayers, which he pa• up to the Lord for you, is an invaluable treasure and portion.
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Moses, when it was put to his choice, whether he would deny his Hebrew pedegree, and he reputed an Egyptian, even the son of Pharaoh's daughter, and thereby have hopes of a kingdome,
Moses, when it was put to his choice, whither he would deny his Hebrew pedigree, and he reputed an Egyptian, even the son of Pharaoh's daughter, and thereby have hope's of a Kingdom,
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in like manner I am perswaded you see more ground to glory that you are descended from your fathers loins (who was so gracious) then if you had been born heirs to the greatest Potentate of the earth, if he were gracelesse.
in like manner I am persuaded you see more ground to glory that you Are descended from your Father's loins (who was so gracious) then if you had been born Heirs to the greatest Potentate of the earth, if he were graceless.
Childrens grace and piety is not onely a comfort to parents whilest they live, but also a glory unto them when they are dead: so was Eliakim, of whom you may reade, Isa. 22.22. where the Spirit of God affirm that he was a throne of glory to his fathers house.
Children's grace and piety is not only a Comfort to Parents whilst they live, but also a glory unto them when they Are dead: so was Eliakim, of whom you may read, Isaiah 22.22. where the Spirit of God affirm that he was a throne of glory to his Father's house.
I saw a letter which one of you (since your fathers death) wrote from London to your brother in the countrey, wherein was this expression, viz. that he ballancing his fathers gain and glory which now he injoyed in heaven, against the greatness of his own losse by his death on earth, he professed, that if he might have him alive again with a wish, he durst not desire it.
I saw a Letter which one of you (since your Father's death) wrote from London to your brother in the country, wherein was this expression, viz. that he balancing his Father's gain and glory which now he enjoyed in heaven, against the greatness of his own loss by his death on earth, he professed, that if he might have him alive again with a wish, he durst not desire it.
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And therefore as you rejoyce in the increase of your fathers glory in heaven, so labour the augmentation of it in earth, in being with Eliakim, a throne of glory to your fathers house.
And Therefore as you rejoice in the increase of your Father's glory in heaven, so labour the augmentation of it in earth, in being with Eliakim, a throne of glory to your Father's house.
Which you shall effect if (with the Rechabites ) you shall strictly and punctually observe and follow all his holy commands and blessed examples, after his departure:
Which you shall Effect if (with the Rechabites) you shall strictly and punctually observe and follow all his holy commands and blessed Examples, After his departure:
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Let me therefore exhort every one that hath any of his bloud in his veins, and beareth his name before the world, that you would become his representatives the world;
Let me Therefore exhort every one that hath any of his blood in his Veins, and bears his name before the world, that you would become his representatives the world;
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All this I speak unto you in this day of the sad obsequies of your father, that I may ingage you all, who are the branches of this noble vine, to become fruitfull boughs, loaden with such clusters, the fruit whereof may glad the heart of God and man.
All this I speak unto you in this day of the sad obsequies of your father, that I may engage you all, who Are the branches of this noble vine, to become fruitful boughs, loaded with such clusters, the fruit whereof may glad the heart of God and man.
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And for that end I commend unto you (next after the reading of the Bible) above all other books, the reading and remembrance of the history of your fathers life and graces;
And for that end I commend unto you (next After the reading of the bible) above all other books, the reading and remembrance of the history of your Father's life and graces;
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The like do you in bearing his name for a remembrance before the world, untill the reflection on his perfections, ( as so many rich diamond, casting forth their beauty upon your actions) cause you to answer those great expectations of piety and sincerity, which your birth, education,
The like do you in bearing his name for a remembrance before the world, until the reflection on his perfections, (as so many rich diamond, casting forth their beauty upon your actions) cause you to answer those great Expectations of piety and sincerity, which your birth, education,
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Conceive, I beseech you, that every one that looks upon you, doth speak unto you as the people of Rome used to speak at the creation of their Consuls, praesta nomen tuum, make good your name.
Conceive, I beseech you, that every one that looks upon you, does speak unto you as the people of Room used to speak At the creation of their Consuls, praesta Nome tuum, make good your name.
Nay, if you shall severally and joincly second your fathers piety integrity and zeal for the cause of God and your countrey, I may then adde that consolation to your lamenting neighbours, which Eusebius reports of Constantines children, after their fathers departure;
Nay, if you shall severally and joincly second your Father's piety integrity and zeal for the cause of God and your country, I may then add that consolation to your lamenting neighbours, which Eusebius reports of Constantines children, After their Father's departure;
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whilest his children that inherit his lands and estate, do also succeed him in his virtues and graces; who account it he highest honour of their family, that Religion be continued in a succession and multiplication therein.
whilst his children that inherit his Lands and estate, do also succeed him in his Virtues and graces; who account it he highest honour of their family, that Religion be continued in a succession and multiplication therein.
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And truely (Gentlemen) if it was esteemed the great honour of the Family of the Curii in Rome, that there arose out from that stock three excellent Oratours, one succeeding the other;
And truly (Gentlemen) if it was esteemed the great honour of the Family of the Curii in Rome, that there arose out from that stock three excellent Orators, one succeeding the other;
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what height of excellency must it needs be thought, that the power of Regligion and holinesse is made successive in your stock from generation to generation?
what height of excellency must it needs be Thought, that the power of Regligion and holiness is made successive in your stock from generation to generation?
The next application is to those in the Auditory whom the Lord by his providence hath raised by their birth, breeding and education, estate, parts, or offices above the rest:
The next application is to those in the Auditory whom the Lord by his providence hath raised by their birth, breeding and education, estate, parts, or Offices above the rest:
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To you I have a word of instruction from the doctrine already proved, which I am not willing to omit, because I see the greatest prophet that was born of woman, John the Baptist, when he perceived such Auditours come unto him, which were not usually before him, took then occasion to apply himself unto them, Matth. 3. His practise shall be my warrant and incouragement to addresse my speech unto you at this time.
To you I have a word of instruction from the Doctrine already proved, which I am not willing to omit, Because I see the greatest Prophet that was born of woman, John the Baptist, when he perceived such Auditors come unto him, which were not usually before him, took then occasion to apply himself unto them, Matthew 3. His practice shall be my warrant and encouragement to address my speech unto you At this time.
for seeing the meanest believer is of more reputation with God then all the world besides, it doth follow, that the way to true honour is to become a true believer.
for seeing the Meanest believer is of more reputation with God then all the world beside, it does follow, that the Way to true honour is to become a true believer.
but estimation and honour from God whilest they lived, as is manifest the whole chapter before my Text. Faith makes the meanest believer of more worth than an Emperour.
but estimation and honour from God whilst they lived, as is manifest the Whole chapter before my Text. Faith makes the Meanest believer of more worth than an Emperor.
Oh how excellent & precious doth godliness make those men in the eyes of the Lord, whom birth and estate have made honourable in the estimation of men!
O how excellent & precious does godliness make those men in the eyes of the Lord, whom birth and estate have made honourable in the estimation of men!
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Nay some of them (who are not ashamed of their oaths, blasphemies, beastly uncleanness, swinish excesses, but glorie in them, yet) account sanctification of Subbath, hearing the Word, constancie in prayer, to be their disgrace; and esteeme it a disparagement to their credit to be accounted godly and religious: and therefore purposely act that which they know is profane and impious, lest they should be esteemed holy or conscientious. Thus Augustine in his Confessions lib. 2. cap. 19. pudebat me non fu•sse impudentem, &c. I was ashamed of my modest,
Nay Some of them (who Are not ashamed of their Oaths, Blasphemies, beastly uncleanness, swinish Excesses, but glory in them, yet) account sanctification of Sabbath, hearing the Word, constancy in prayer, to be their disgrace; and esteem it a disparagement to their credit to be accounted godly and religious: and Therefore purposely act that which they know is profane and impious, lest they should be esteemed holy or conscientious. Thus Augustine in his Confessions lib. 2. cap. 19. pudebat me non fu•sse impudentem, etc. I was ashamed of my modest,
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And Salvian even with teares complaines of the Gentlemen of his time, Oh! saith he, such contempt and disgrace is put upon religion, ut cogantur esse mali, ne vide antur viles, they are compelled to be evil,
And Salvian even with tears complains of the Gentlemen of his time, Oh! Says he, such contempt and disgrace is put upon Religion, ut cogantur esse mali, ne vide antur viles, they Are compelled to be evil,
but are there not very many still of these great ones, that think that their attendance upon the Lord Jesus in his Ordinances, is a condescension of their greatness,
but Are there not very many still of these great ones, that think that their attendance upon the Lord jesus in his Ordinances, is a condescension of their greatness,
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and abstain from religious performances merely in point of honour, as too low a service for their Lordships, Ladyships and VVorships? The CENTVRION thought his house too meane and unworthy to receive Christ into it;
and abstain from religious performances merely in point of honour, as too low a service for their Lordship's, Ladyships and VVorships? The CENTVRION Thought his house too mean and unworthy to receive christ into it;
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is it the highest honour of the glorified Angels to be Christ his servants, and ministring spirits to attend his members? and is it the highest glory of the Trinitie to be accounted holy, gracious, pure, abundant in goodness? and shall sinfull dust and ashes,
is it the highest honour of the glorified Angels to be christ his Servants, and ministering spirits to attend his members? and is it the highest glory of the Trinity to be accounted holy, gracious, pure, abundant in Goodness? and shall sinful dust and Ashes,
whereas you may throughly be convinced by the truth proved unto you, that he only way to exalt your selves is to exalt Christ above your selves, who raiseth the meanest of his saints to a greater worth then all the world besides.
whereas you may thoroughly be convinced by the truth proved unto you, that he only Way to exalt your selves is to exalt christ above your selves, who Raiseth the Meanest of his Saints to a greater worth then all the world beside.
but rather desire the advancement of it, in the true way of preferment to glory, without which it had been better for you to have been born and brought up in a cave,
but rather desire the advancement of it, in the true Way of preferment to glory, without which it had been better for you to have been born and brought up in a cave,
Nazianz. orat. 1 de fug. saith that nobilis improbitatis not am effugere non potest, nisi multum antecellit, a great man shall never avoid the brand of Impietie,
Nazianz Orat. 1 the fug. Says that nobilis improbitatis not am effugere non potest, nisi multum antecellit, a great man shall never avoid the brand of Impiety,
Great men may be farre greater instruments of service for God and his Church then other, because they have farre more power and advantages by their places, to defend themselves,
Great men may be Far greater Instruments of service for God and his Church then other, Because they have Far more power and advantages by their places, to defend themselves,
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so neither did he create honours and estates for his enemies, that being in honours they should have no understanding, but live like beasts that perish;
so neither did he create honours and estates for his enemies, that being in honours they should have no understanding, but live like beasts that perish;
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There is a day coming (Gentlemen) when the Lord will not only call you to an account for the principall of the talents of honour and greatness, but for the interest also.
There is a day coming (Gentlemen) when the Lord will not only call you to an account for the principal of the Talents of honour and greatness, but for the Interest also.
wherein if you faile, the more shame and contempt will fall on you, by how much you are trusted now with a greater measure of power and greatness above others.
wherein if you fail, the more shame and contempt will fallen on you, by how much you Are trusted now with a greater measure of power and greatness above Others.
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Thus Moses improved the honour, title and dignitie to be stiled Pharaoh's •on, even by refusing it: it was therefore that hee was raised to the title and dignitie to be called Pharaohs God, Gen, 7.1.
Thus Moses improved the honour, title and dignity to be styled Pharaoh's •on, even by refusing it: it was Therefore that he was raised to the title and dignity to be called Pharaohs God, Gen, 7.1.
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& therefor God highly exalted him, & gave him a name above every name, Phil. 2.8, 9. and if you shall be perswaded to do so with your honours for Christ as he did with his honor for you,
& Therefore God highly exalted him, & gave him a name above every name, Philip 2.8, 9. and if you shall be persuaded to do so with your honours for christ as he did with his honour for you,
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and take upon you the form and work of his servants, he will highly exalt you, and not only write upon you the name of the city of God, but the name of God himself; yea, he will write upon you his new name, and grant you to sit with him in his Throne, Apoc. 3.12, 21. as he overcame,
and take upon you the from and work of his Servants, he will highly exalt you, and not only write upon you the name of the City of God, but the name of God himself; yea, he will write upon you his new name, and grant you to fit with him in his Throne, Apocalypse 3.12, 21. as he overcame,
Which the Lord in his due time bring us all unto, by making the meanest as well as the greatest of us, through faith, partakers of the merit and worthiness of our Lord Jesus, and so of higher estimation with God then all the world besides. FINIS.
Which the Lord in his due time bring us all unto, by making the Meanest as well as the greatest of us, through faith, partakers of the merit and worthiness of our Lord jesus, and so of higher estimation with God then all the world beside. FINIS.
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