A discourse deliver'd in two sermons preached in the cathedral at Ely, in September 1684, not long after the death of the Right Reverend Father in God Peter Gunning, late Lord Bishop of Ely / by Humfrey Govver ...
a spiritual Father, a vigilant Guide and Guardian of your souls: You have lost an excellent Governour, a watchfull Overseer, a faithfull Instructour, an able Pilot,
a spiritual Father, a vigilant Guide and Guardian of your Souls: You have lost an excellent Governor, a watchful Overseer, a faithful Instructor, an able Pilot,
And I have reason to think that those of this Church and Diocess had as good cause to love and Reverence their late Bishop as a Father, as any Congregation ever had so to esteem their Pastour;
And I have reason to think that those of this Church and Diocese had as good cause to love and reverence their late Bishop as a Father, as any Congregation ever had so to esteem their Pastor;
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But Elisha soon passes from so private and particular a consideration to the much more considerable interest, which the publick had in that wondrous man.
But Elisha soon passes from so private and particular a consideration to the much more considerable Interest, which the public had in that wondrous man.
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But even that, which seems so much yours, must likewise be accounted to the Church: He could not have been such a beneficial Father to you, had he not been as usefull and as excellent a Son to the Holy Church:
But even that, which seems so much yours, must likewise be accounted to the Church: He could not have been such a beneficial Father to you, had he not been as useful and as excellent a Son to the Holy Church:
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All that we can say or think to imbitter our own particular share in this loss does but inhance and aggravate that much more deplorable of the publick.
All that we can say or think to embitter our own particular share in this loss does but inhance and aggravate that much more deplorable of the public.
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For in your late holy Prelate the whole Catholick Church of God on Earth, but in an especial manner, this blessed part of it, the Church of England did enjoy whatever almost could be Good and Great in a Christian and a Scholar.
For in your late holy Prelate the Whole Catholic Church of God on Earth, but in an especial manner, this blessed part of it, the Church of England did enjoy whatever almost could be Good and Great in a Christian and a Scholar.
He liv'd and dy'd the great Instance and Example of his age of extraordinary natural Endowments most wonderfully improv'd, vast Learning grac'd with the greatest Modesty, incomparable worth and profound Humility.
He lived and died the great Instance and Exampl of his age of extraordinary natural Endowments most wonderfully improved, vast Learning graced with the greatest Modesty, incomparable worth and profound Humility.
His unfeigned and exemplary piety, devout and holy Life, his searching and comprehensive understanding, lively and quick apprehension, ready and retentive memory, His solid judgement, unwearied industry,
His unfeigned and exemplary piety, devout and holy Life, his searching and comprehensive understanding, lively and quick apprehension, ready and retentive memory, His solid judgement, unwearied industry,
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and, an effect of these, His accurate and almost Universal Knowledge, especially in that which is the end and perfection of all, the Doctrine of the Holy Scriptures and the whole sacred Text,
and, an Effect of these, His accurate and almost Universal Knowledge, especially in that which is the end and perfection of all, the Doctrine of the Holy Scriptures and the Whole sacred Text,
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and thence to take occasion to alter my stile a little, and to speak of the Churches gain rather then Her loss, to congratulate as well as condole with Her on the account of this great man.
and thence to take occasion to altar my style a little, and to speak of the Churches gain rather then Her loss, to congratulate as well as condole with Her on the account of this great man.
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Their fame and memory remains, when they are gone, and shall be for ever blessed. As they were honour'd in their Generation and were the glory of their times,
Their fame and memory remains, when they Are gone, and shall be for ever blessed. As they were honoured in their Generation and were the glory of their times,
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A meer repetition of the chief Heads of it fully and faithfully perform'd, would furnish you out a much more usefull one then this of mine, hasty notes and imperfect,
A mere repetition of the chief Heads of it Fully and faithfully performed, would furnish you out a much more useful one then this of mine, hasty notes and imperfect,
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All which being well consider'd, I hope I may be allow'd to insist on this Illustrious instance of glorifi'd Elias, and the words of his renowned Successour Elisha, as being such as may very easily be accommodated to our present business,
All which being well considered, I hope I may be allowed to insist on this Illustrious instance of glorified Elias, and the words of his renowned Successor Elisha, as being such as may very Easily be accommodated to our present business,
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so to remain till the happy hour of an indissoluble reunion to their souls shall consummate the bliss of which that better part had taken possession immediately after it was dislodged from the body:
so to remain till the happy hour of an indissoluble reunion to their Souls shall consummate the bliss of which that better part had taken possession immediately After it was dislodged from the body:
For then they truly begin to live when to us they die: Whenas, that which we commonly call our Birth, is indeed but the first step we take in our advance to death:
For then they truly begin to live when to us they die: Whenas, that which we commonly call our Birth, is indeed but the First step we take in our advance to death:
Then, and not before, are we freed from the imperfections and incumbrances of flesh and blood, from all the hidden snares, the silent and secret incroachments of Death, who begins its approaches as soon as we begin to live:
Then, and not before, Are we freed from the imperfections and encumbrances of Flesh and blood, from all the hidden snares, the silent and secret Encroachments of Death, who begins its Approaches as soon as we begin to live:
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Our very health is a kind of sickness, and whilst we seem to gather strength and lay up plenty of provision to prevent the ruine or decay of our frail nature, we are really, all that while,
Our very health is a kind of sickness, and while we seem to gather strength and lay up plenty of provision to prevent the ruin or decay of our frail nature, we Are really, all that while,
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Death will certainly demolish our strongest hold, and easily reduce the tottering tabernacle, which we possess and would still gladly defend, to ruine and rubbish, dust and ashes, out of which it was first rear'd,
Death will Certainly demolish our Strongest hold, and Easily reduce the tottering tabernacle, which we possess and would still gladly defend, to ruin and rubbish, dust and Ashes, out of which it was First reared,
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It is at that fatal moment, as it is call'd, which seems to reduce us to the lowest, most lamentable and helpless condition, that the Righteous man first feels his shackles fall off,
It is At that fatal moment, as it is called, which seems to reduce us to the lowest, most lamentable and helpless condition, that the Righteous man First feels his shackles fallen off,
such almighty efficacy in it self, and such a quickning influence on his members has the Death of our Head the Lord Christ; who having first himself overcome it, teaches and enables us to triumph in Death over Death it self.
such almighty efficacy in it self, and such a quickening influence on his members has the Death of our Head the Lord christ; who having First himself overcome it, Teaches and enables us to triumph in Death over Death it self.
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That which was swon in corruption will be rais'd in incorruption. Its dishonour will be turn'd into glory, and its weakness into power; of a natural body,
That which was swon in corruption will be raised in incorruption. Its dishonour will be turned into glory, and its weakness into power; of a natural body,
and yet not that vile thing, which once it was, but chang'd and fashioned like unto his glorious body, who was the first fruits of them that slept, and who is the resurrection and the life. Prudent therefore and pious is the Churches choice in celebrating the death under the notion of the nativity of such, to whom the day of their death must needs be better then the day of their birth, according to the observation of the Royal Preacher. For then it is, that they are born members of the Church Triumphant, not only heirs but possessours of Eternal life. For they shall not come into condemnation, but are actually and properly pass'd from death unto life: Their Saviour hath wip'd away all tears from their eyes;
and yet not that vile thing, which once it was, but changed and fashioned like unto his glorious body, who was the First fruits of them that slept, and who is the resurrection and the life. Prudent Therefore and pious is the Churches choice in celebrating the death under the notion of the Nativity of such, to whom the day of their death must needs be better then the day of their birth, according to the observation of the Royal Preacher. For then it is, that they Are born members of the Church Triumphant, not only Heirs but possessors of Eternal life. For they shall not come into condemnation, but Are actually and properly passed from death unto life: Their Saviour hath wiped away all tears from their eyes;
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in comparison of which, that of this world, which hath usurp'd the Name, is a very Death, only that it continues longer, is more vexatious and tormenting then Death it self.
in comparison of which, that of this world, which hath usurped the Name, is a very Death, only that it continues longer, is more vexatious and tormenting then Death it self.
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Born, indeed, we are, but unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward. Cares and fears, tears and temptations, doubts and disappointments distract the mind;
Born, indeed, we Are, but unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward. Cares and fears, tears and temptations, doubts and disappointments distract the mind;
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whilst the body, which partakes in those agonies of the soul, is also miserably subjected to racks and tortures of its own, to pains and diseases that would be desperate and insupportable, were they not,
while the body, which partakes in those agonies of the soul, is also miserably subjected to racks and tortures of its own, to pains and diseases that would be desperate and insupportable, were they not,
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And is not this a goodly thing, for men to be so fond of, as generally they are, that is it self so great a disease, that nothing but death can cure? That therefore is often call'd for,
And is not this a goodly thing, for men to be so found of, as generally they Are, that is it self so great a disease, that nothing but death can cure? That Therefore is often called for,
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Conscious to himself of a race happily run, of talents well improv'd, and a fight well fought; with a clear conscience and an undisturb'd mind, in a well grounded reliance on the Mercies and Merits of his Redeemer, the Holy Man,
Conscious to himself of a raze happily run, of Talents well improved, and a fight well fought; with a clear conscience and an undisturbed mind, in a well grounded reliance on the mercies and Merits of his Redeemer, the Holy Man,
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It was the only Prayer I ever heard him make, to which I could not heartily say Amen. I could have wished that He should still have walked before the Lord in the Land of the Living,
It was the only Prayer I ever herd him make, to which I could not heartily say Amen. I could have wished that He should still have walked before the Lord in the Land of the Living,
And yet were those breathings of his soul sent up to Heaven with that same Christian resignation and submission to the Divine will, which so qualifies and recommends a Good mans Prayers, that they cannot fail of a favourable audience and success.
And yet were those breathings of his soul sent up to Heaven with that same Christian resignation and submission to the Divine will, which so Qualifies and recommends a Good men Prayers, that they cannot fail of a favourable audience and success.
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Thus He, whose Conversation had been so much in Heaven, even whilst Himself was on Earth, did in heart and mind thither ascend, even before his soul could get loose from the troublesome embraces of the body:
Thus He, whose Conversation had been so much in Heaven, even while Himself was on Earth, did in heart and mind thither ascend, even before his soul could get lose from the troublesome embraces of the body:
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But if that may seem too remote a Metaphor; I know I can truly say, that his soul still soared higher and higher in raptures of fervent and devout desires of being dissolv'd, and being with God his exceeding great Reward.
But if that may seem too remote a Metaphor; I know I can truly say, that his soul still soared higher and higher in raptures of fervent and devout Desires of being dissolved, and being with God his exceeding great Reward.
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Such a fire as warms and heats the Holy Angels themselves, and kindles those Divine Ministers into a flaming fire: And, perhaps, They were the Chariot and the Horses in the Text. Prompt and ready they are to execute all the commands of their great Maker,
Such a fire as warms and heats the Holy Angels themselves, and kindles those Divine Ministers into a flaming fire: And, perhaps, They were the Chariot and the Horses in the Text. Prompt and ready they Are to execute all the commands of their great Maker,
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and most cheerfully do those Triumphant spirits of Heaven fly down to succour and assist Holy men on Earth and promote the happiness of Militant Saints.
and most cheerfully do those Triumphant spirits of Heaven fly down to succour and assist Holy men on Earth and promote the happiness of Militant Saints.
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a fit embleme of that Heroick Zeal that did so illustriously discover it self and shine forth in the life of that great Prophet: A zeal for the honour of him that sent him,
a fit emblem of that Heroic Zeal that did so illustriously discover it self and shine forth in the life of that great Prophet: A zeal for the honour of him that sent him,
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like that which afterwards, in a more Divine manner, appear'd in our blessed Saviour, of whom Elias himself was a type and, in some sence, a forerunner,
like that which afterwards, in a more Divine manner, appeared in our blessed Saviour, of whom Elias himself was a type and, in Some sense, a forerunner,
For Ahab walked in the sins of Jeroboam; who, for fear the heart of the people should turn again to their Lord the king of Judah, that he might secure his usurpation and establish himself, thought it necessary to invade the Religion as well as the Government of the Nation:
For Ahab walked in the Sins of Jeroboam; who, for Fear the heart of the people should turn again to their Lord the King of Judah, that he might secure his usurpation and establish himself, Thought it necessary to invade the Religion as well as the Government of the nation:
And so he sets up Gods of his own, and made Priests of the lowest of the people, such as were not of the sons of Levi; and therefore, having no lawfull Ordination, uncapable to succeed in the holy Function; and he ordained Feasts and made Sacrifices according to his own fancy;
And so he sets up God's of his own, and made Priests of the lowest of the people, such as were not of the Sons of Levi; and Therefore, having no lawful Ordination, uncapable to succeed in the holy Function; and he ordained Feasts and made Sacrifices according to his own fancy;
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and made stout and vehement protestations against the Schism, and all their unreasonable and irreligious Innovations: Full of God and the Commission, that He had from Him, He put himself in the gap, withstood the torrent of Apostacy that had overrun the land, boldly rebuk'd vice and called often and aloud both to Prince and People, to return to God and his Holy Church. The haughty and bloody Jezebel with all her cruel instruments,
and made stout and vehement protestations against the Schism, and all their unreasonable and irreligious Innovations: Full of God and the Commission, that He had from Him, He put himself in the gap, withstood the torrent of Apostasy that had overrun the land, boldly rebuked vice and called often and aloud both to Prince and People, to return to God and his Holy Church. The haughty and bloody Jezebel with all her cruel Instruments,
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and the many hundred Prophets of Baal, and of the groves, that did eat at her table, could not persuade or fright him from his integrity: still the holy fire was kept alive in his religious breast,
and the many hundred prophets of Baal, and of the groves, that did eat At her table, could not persuade or fright him from his integrity: still the holy fire was kept alive in his religious breast,
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This I say, was the fire that seems, at the last, to have kindled for him even the wings of Angels, and turn'd them into a flaming Chariot and Horses, with which He ascended unto a place of Bliss prepared for him;
This I say, was the fire that seems, At the last, to have kindled for him even the wings of Angels, and turned them into a flaming Chariot and Horses, with which He ascended unto a place of Bliss prepared for him;
It pleased God to reward his signal piety with signal and singular Honour; And, for that and other reasons best known to his Divine wisdom, He made him an exception from the general rule, exempting him from the common fate of all men, by taking him up alive to himself in a visible and most wonderfull manner.
It pleased God to reward his signal piety with signal and singular Honour; And, for that and other Reasons best known to his Divine Wisdom, He made him an exception from the general Rule, exempting him from the Common fate of all men, by taking him up alive to himself in a visible and most wonderful manner.
It is not my present business, nor was it my design, or at all in my thoughts, when I chose this Text for my Theme, to draw a parallel, betwixt the Prophet Elias and our late Bishop; And yet I judge this a proper part of my discourse for the mention of that holy zeal for God and every good thing, which was so visible and lovely in that excellent Person.
It is not my present business, nor was it my Design, or At all in my thoughts, when I chosen this Text for my Theme, to draw a parallel, betwixt the Prophet Elias and our late Bishop; And yet I judge this a proper part of my discourse for the mention of that holy zeal for God and every good thing, which was so visible and lovely in that excellent Person.
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His discourses, designs, endeavours, undertakings, his labours and his studies, almost every thing that he did or said, capable of expressing the piety of the heart, discover'd the Holy frame of his Spirit,
His discourses, designs, endeavours, undertakings, his labours and his studies, almost every thing that he did or said, capable of expressing the piety of the heart, discovered the Holy frame of his Spirit,
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and convincingly prov'd to those that convers'd with him, what Elijah's miracle did to the widdow of Sarepta, that he was a man of God, and that the word of the Lord was in his mouth.
and convincingly proved to those that conversed with him, what Elijah's miracle did to the widow of Sarepta, that he was a man of God, and that the word of the Lord was in his Mouth.
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Nor could so sincere a Piety towards God be in the Bishop any more then in the Prophet without a suitable love and religious regard to his Holy Church. But this was so eminent in our Prelate,
Nor could so sincere a Piety towards God be in the Bishop any more then in the Prophet without a suitable love and religious regard to his Holy Church. But this was so eminent in our Prelate,
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and is so famously known at home and abroad, and his praises, on this account, are so acknowledg'd and receiv'd in all our Gates, that I shall not need to justifie this part of his Character, by alledging here any of the very many instances of his zeal in opposing the attempts of the late Schism and Rebellion. He did not forbear to protest publickly against the Faction even when it was most formidable: And in a Sermon preach'd before the University in St Maries Church in Cambridge, He urged them vehemently and convincingly to publish a formal protestation against the Rebellious League. And they to whom he spoke were sufficiently dispos'd to comply and close with so Christian and Loyal an exhortation.
and is so famously known At home and abroad, and his praises, on this account, Are so acknowledged and received in all our Gates, that I shall not need to justify this part of his Character, by alleging Here any of the very many instances of his zeal in opposing the attempts of the late Schism and Rebellion. He did not forbear to protest publicly against the Faction even when it was most formidable: And in a Sermon preached before the university in Saint Mary's Church in Cambridge, He urged them vehemently and convincingly to publish a formal protestation against the Rebellious League. And they to whom he spoke were sufficiently disposed to comply and close with so Christian and Loyal an exhortation.
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For the spirit of Error and Delusion, of Faction and Fury, which had long before broke loose and ravaged far and near, confounding and subverting all Orders of men and things, had not been able to poison or corrupt that bright and wholesome Fountain of Learning and Religion, tho' situated in the midst of the enemies quarters,
For the Spirit of Error and Delusion, of Faction and Fury, which had long before broke lose and ravaged Far and near, confounding and subverting all Order of men and things, had not been able to poison or corrupt that bright and wholesome Fountain of Learning and Religion, though situated in the midst of the enemies quarters,
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But could not be published in the name of the whole Corporation, and consequently not at Cambridge, because one man, who alone could hinder it, would not permit it to be done.
But could not be published in the name of the Whole Corporation, and consequently not At Cambridge, Because one man, who alone could hinder it, would not permit it to be done.
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In this conscientious zeal for the Church, did our Bishop and many others, to their lasting comfort and Renown, faithfully persevere, to the loss of all they had in this world, but their lives:
In this conscientious zeal for the Church, did our Bishop and many Others, to their lasting Comfort and Renown, faithfully persevere, to the loss of all they had in this world, but their lives:
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And those lives, which God gave them for a prey, were cheap and vile in their own eyes in competition with their Loyalty and Religion; for which the Bishop was ready and resolv'd,
And those lives, which God gave them for a prey, were cheap and vile in their own eyes in competition with their Loyalty and Religion; for which the Bishop was ready and resolved,
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after He was driven from his study in Cambridge, can furnish out various evidences of his pious and restless endeavours for the benefit of the publick.
After He was driven from his study in Cambridge, can furnish out various evidences of his pious and restless endeavours for the benefit of the public.
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His time was always usefully spent, in confirming those that stood, supporting them that were falling, raising up them that were down, encouraging the faint-hearted,
His time was always usefully spent, in confirming those that stood, supporting them that were falling, raising up them that were down, encouraging the fainthearted,
In the very worst of times, when the Rebellion was rampant, and the bloody Usurper had kill'd and taken possession, then did our Elijah, even in Samaria, in the Rebels Metropolis, in spite of all their menaces and malice, couragiously stand up,
In the very worst of times, when the Rebellion was rampant, and the bloody Usurper had killed and taken possession, then did our Elijah, even in Samaria, in the Rebels Metropolis, in spite of all their menaces and malice, courageously stand up,
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and in words assert, and in practice perform his duty to God and to the Church: And to him gladly flock'd Loyal multitudes of Religious and true hearted people, to celebrate those Holy Offices (to which they were by Law obliged) in private houses, when by armed violence they were forced out and driven from the Churches.
and in words assert, and in practice perform his duty to God and to the Church: And to him gladly flocked Loyal Multitudes of Religious and true hearted people, to celebrate those Holy Offices (to which they were by Law obliged) in private houses, when by armed violence they were forced out and driven from the Churches.
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Now, can you believe that this Heroick Instance of Primitive Christian Loyalty and Zeal, could be alledg'd for the justification of Factious and Schismatical Conventicles? But what hath not been said and done to give life and countenance to the beloved,
Now, can you believe that this Heroic Instance of Primitive Christian Loyalty and Zeal, could be alleged for the justification of Factious and Schismatical Conventicles? But what hath not been said and done to give life and countenance to the Beloved,
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tho' desperate, Cause? It might have been hoped that such an instance of integrity and honest perseverance in obedience to the Church, in a time of tryal and danger, would have wrought some relenting in Her persecutors,
though desperate, Cause? It might have been hoped that such an instance of integrity and honest perseverance in Obedience to the Church, in a time of trial and danger, would have wrought Some relenting in Her persecutors,
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But instead of that, the thing has been represented as an argument or defence for the illegal meetings of Nonconformists. One would think this could not be intended for good earnest:
But instead of that, the thing has been represented as an argument or defence for the illegal meetings of nonconformists. One would think this could not be intended for good earnest:
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and it was to this purpose, that, as our present Sovereign was rightfull King of England, even when hid in the Royal oak, and Cromwell an Usurper, tho' at Whitehall and in the Throne; so was He a regular Preacher,
and it was to this purpose, that, as our present Sovereign was rightful King of England, even when hid in the Royal oak, and Cromwell an Usurper, though At Whitehall and in the Throne; so was He a regular Preacher,
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whenas the Objectour tho' preaching at St Pauls Cross, would be still a schismatick, and His assembly of Separatists a Conventicle even in the Cathedral Church of Canterbury, or St Pauls in London.
whenas the objector though preaching At Saint Paul's Cross, would be still a schismatic, and His assembly of Separatists a Conventicle even in the Cathedral Church of Canterbury, or Saint Paul's in London.
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Thus spent he his days of mourning, either privately wrestling with his God in Prayer for the remnant of Israel; that He would turn the Captivity of his people,
Thus spent he his days of mourning, either privately wrestling with his God in Prayer for the remnant of Israel; that He would turn the Captivity of his people,
or in publick contending with the enemies of the Church; disputing both in publick and private with the most Powerfull and skilfull of the Adversaries of both kinds, Romanists and others;
or in public contending with the enemies of the Church; disputing both in public and private with the most Powerful and skilful of the Adversaries of both Kinds, Romanists and Others;
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but, having vouchsaf'd to bestow some few good words on the Church-Prayers, sent away the Good man, without using any further violence, at the present.
but, having vouchsafed to bestow Some few good words on the Church prayers, sent away the Good man, without using any further violence, At the present.
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But thus far have I been carried by the Consideration of that Holy Fire of Zeal which flam'd in Elijah's breast, to speak of that which was so plainly discernable in our late Prelate.
But thus Far have I been carried by the Consideration of that Holy Fire of Zeal which flamed in Elijah's breast, to speak of that which was so plainly discernible in our late Prelate.
and leave gazing too at his wondrous ascent, the Whirlwind, the Fire and Flames, the Chariot and Horses that conveyed him strangely and safely to some of the many mansions in the Fathers house.
and leave gazing too At his wondrous ascent, the Whirlwind, the Fire and Flames, the Chariot and Horses that conveyed him strangely and safely to Some of the many mansions in the Father's house.
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Elisha was the humble Friend, both the companion and servant of Elijah: He was Prophet-elect, being, by Divine direction and designation, to succeed his Master. But why should he lament then? Why this outcry when his Master was taken from him? Was there any thing so sad and grievous to either of the two in this translation, that might justly provoke Elisha to such a transport of grief as he seemed to express when he cried out, and took hold of his own clothes and rent them in two pieces? He himself well knew,
Elisha was the humble Friend, both the Companion and servant of Elijah: He was Prophet-elect, being, by Divine direction and designation, to succeed his Master. But why should he lament then? Why this outcry when his Master was taken from him? Was there any thing so sad and grievous to either of the two in this Translation, that might justly provoke Elisha to such a transport of grief as he seemed to express when he cried out, and took hold of his own clothes and rend them in two Pieces? He himself well knew,
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Or was it for himself that Elisha thus laments, because now he had lost his Master, who was taken from his head, and therefore could no longer assist him by his presence and advice? But what loss could that be to him, who had the Spirit of God, for his assistance, was a Prophet himself,
Or was it for himself that Elisha thus laments, Because now he had lost his Master, who was taken from his head, and Therefore could no longer assist him by his presence and Advice? But what loss could that be to him, who had the Spirit of God, for his assistance, was a Prophet himself,
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The first speaks (as we have observed already) his own private interest in the Prophet. He had lost a Guide and Governour, a faithfull and able Teacher and Director:
The First speaks (as we have observed already) his own private Interest in the Prophet. He had lost a Guide and Governor, a faithful and able Teacher and Director:
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The Church and Kingdom had in Elijah lost a main ornament and support; and that is it, which is express'd in the following very elegant and significant Phrases:
The Church and Kingdom had in Elijah lost a main ornament and support; and that is it, which is expressed in the following very elegant and significant Phrases:
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It is like he would have us'd the same expression, tho' he had seen the Prophet expiring on a bed, instead of mounting towards Heaven in a chariot; as it was by King Joash applied to him himself, when fal'n sick of his sickness whereof he died.
It is like he would have used the same expression, though he had seen the Prophet expiring on a Bed, instead of mounting towards Heaven in a chariot; as it was by King Joash applied to him himself, when fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died.
more especially then was that Kingdom and people so, by the loss of so excelling a person as was Elijah: This truly was a becoming argument for the lamentation of a Prophet: For when the righteous man perisheth, or is taken away,
more especially then was that Kingdom and people so, by the loss of so excelling a person as was Elijah: This truly was a becoming argument for the lamentation of a Prophet: For when the righteous man Perishes, or is taken away,
Insomuch that the house of Joseph, tho' a great people and of great power, excepted against the portion allotted to them by Joshua, because the enemy, that was in possession, had chariots of Iron: and so, all along, we find the power of those Princes express'd by the number of their Chariots and Horsemen, both before and after the conquest of the Countrey by the Israelites. Accordingly, it is particularly observed in the description of King Solomon's strength, that he gathered Chariots and Horsemen, and had a thousand and four hundred Chariots and twelve thousand Horsemen, which he plac'd in the Chariot-cities,
Insomuch that the house of Joseph, though a great people and of great power, excepted against the portion allotted to them by joshua, Because the enemy, that was in possession, had chariots of Iron: and so, all along, we find the power of those Princes expressed by the number of their Chariots and Horsemen, both before and After the conquest of the Country by the Israelites. Accordingly, it is particularly observed in the description of King Solomon's strength, that he gathered Chariots and Horsemen, and had a thousand and four hundred Chariots and twelve thousand Horsemen, which he placed in the Chariot-cities,
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Nay, the invincible force of the armies of the Lord of Hosts is express'd by the inspired Psalmist with an allusion to this powerfull provision for war;
Nay, the invincible force of the armies of the Lord of Hosts is expressed by the inspired Psalmist with an allusion to this powerful provision for war;
of which, perhaps, as I noted before, a party were commanded out to fetch Elijah, and were the same that convoy'd that great Prophet in his ascension unto Heaven:
of which, perhaps, as I noted before, a party were commanded out to fetch Elijah, and were the same that convoyed that great Prophet in his Ascension unto Heaven:
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But there were many more of them appointed afterwards for a Guard to his successour Elisha against the Horses and Chariots of the Syrian King; when at the Prayer of that Prophet, the Lord opened the eyes of the young man his servant, and he saw, and behold the mountain was full of horses,
But there were many more of them appointed afterwards for a Guard to his successor Elisha against the Horses and Chariots of the Syrian King; when At the Prayer of that Prophet, the Lord opened the eyes of the young man his servant, and he saw, and behold the mountain was full of Horses,
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which dual word may imply that there were two Camps or Companies of that Heavenly Host. So that this bright Militia of Heaven is always ready to execute the orders of their Soveraign Lord,
which dual word may imply that there were two Camps or Companies of that Heavenly Host. So that this bright Militia of Heaven is always ready to execute the order of their Sovereign Lord,
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The Fire and Chariots and Whirlwind had orders, as we find in the Text, to attend, assist and adorn the Triumphant ascension of Elias: But in another case, the very same are to be dispatch'd as messengers of Gods wrath, the Instruments and Executioners of his vengeance.
The Fire and Chariots and Whirlwind had order, as we find in the Text, to attend, assist and adorn the Triumphant Ascension of Elias: But in Another case, the very same Are to be dispatched as messengers of God's wrath, the Instruments and Executioners of his vengeance.
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From what hath been said it is evident enough, that, when Elisha stil'd Elijah the chariot of Israel and the horsemen thereof, he intended thereby to express him to be the great Strength, Defence and Support of the Kingdom:
From what hath been said it is evident enough, that, when Elisha Styled Elijah the chariot of Israel and the horsemen thereof, he intended thereby to express him to be the great Strength, Defence and Support of the Kingdom:
And, one single Just man might have been sufficient to have indemnifi'd all Jerusalem, as appears from the Prophet Jeremiah. Every good man is a publick good:
And, one single Just man might have been sufficient to have indemnified all Jerusalem, as appears from the Prophet Jeremiah. Every good man is a public good:
Just Lot saved Zoar, and the prayers of Nehemiah rais'd up again, and repair'd the ruines of Jerusalem. They have an interest and favour in the Court of Heaven:
Just Lot saved Zoar, and the Prayers of Nehemiah raised up again, and repaired the ruins of Jerusalem. They have an Interest and favour in the Court of Heaven:
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They who make most conscience of their own duty, make the best Solicitours for others. If any man be a worshipper of God, and doth his will, him he heareth.
They who make most conscience of their own duty, make the best Solicitous for Others. If any man be a worshipper of God, and does his will, him he hears.
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And therefore the Church hath always given thanks for them, as Publick blessings, praising Almighty God for the good Examples of all Holy men and women in general,
And Therefore the Church hath always given thanks for them, as Public blessings, praising Almighty God for the good Examples of all Holy men and women in general,
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When God had denounced heavy Judgements by his Prophet Joel he prescribes it as one means to avert those impending evils that Prayers be made by the Priest. Let the Priests the Ministers of the Lord, weep between the porch and the Altar.
When God had denounced heavy Judgments by his Prophet Joel he prescribes it as one means to avert those impending evils that Prayers be made by the Priest. Let the Priests the Ministers of the Lord, weep between the porch and the Altar.
But how very effectual the fervent prayers of such men sometimes are, appears sufficiently from the instance here before us of the great Elijah, singled out by St James for the same purpose,
But how very effectual the fervent Prayers of such men sometime Are, appears sufficiently from the instance Here before us of the great Elijah, singled out by Saint James for the same purpose,
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He, I say, who, tho a man subject to like passions as we are, opened and shut the Heavens at his pleasure, kept up the dew and rain, but brought down showres of fire; so that all things hapned according to his word.
He, I say, who, though a man Subject to like passion as we Are, opened and shut the Heavens At his pleasure, kept up the due and rain, but brought down showers of fire; so that all things happened according to his word.
but, in this of prayer, they are their Agents and Solicitours with God, constituted by himself as a sort of Mediatours for and amongst men, Masters of Requests, resident on Earth, appointed to present and offer up the petitions of the people to and in the name of the one great Mediatour between God and Man:
but, in this of prayer, they Are their Agents and Solicitous with God, constituted by himself as a sort of Mediators for and among men, Masters of Requests, resident on Earth, appointed to present and offer up the petitions of the people to and in the name of the one great Mediator between God and Man:
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and thro' those hands, to which he has committed so great a power as to bind and loose in Heaven and on Earth, a power not vouchsafed (as St Chrysostom somewhere expresseth it) either to Angels or Arch-Angels, or any other of the most glorified favourites of Heaven.
and through those hands, to which he has committed so great a power as to bind and lose in Heaven and on Earth, a power not vouchsafed (as Saint Chrysostom somewhere Expresses it) either to Angels or Arch-Angels, or any other of the most glorified favourites of Heaven.
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how much does this Church and Nation, and, indeed, the whole Christian world owe to the pious Devotions of the Holy Prelate, of whom we are now speaking!
how much does this Church and nation, and, indeed, the Whole Christian world owe to the pious Devotions of the Holy Prelate, of whom we Are now speaking!
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or (when his health could not allow that) more privately, his daily Homage and Sacrifice of Morning and Evening Prayer and Thanksgiving, according to the Prescript of the Church of England. He that had so throughly studied and did so perfectly understand the Beauties and Excellencies of the English Liturgy, and so frequently and affectionately recommended the conscientious and devout use of it to all, both Clergy and others;
or (when his health could not allow that) more privately, his daily Homage and Sacrifice of Morning and Evening Prayer and Thanksgiving, according to the Prescript of the Church of England. He that had so thoroughly studied and did so perfectly understand the Beauty's and Excellencies of the English Liturgy, and so frequently and affectionately recommended the conscientious and devout use of it to all, both Clergy and Others;
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The Faith and Fervency, the Humble, yet Restless and Irresistible importunity of his Spirit strugling and contending with God in Prayer could not be conceal'd from those that saw him,
The Faith and Fervency, the Humble, yet Restless and Irresistible importunity of his Spirit struggling and contending with God in Prayer could not be concealed from those that saw him,
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but flam'd up from his heart into his eyes, and discover'd it self by so many natural indications of Holy and transported Affections, that the Example was enough to rouze and warm the most sluggish and frozen Devotion of any that did observe him.
but flamed up from his heart into his eyes, and discovered it self by so many natural indications of Holy and transported Affections, that the Exampl was enough to rouse and warm the most sluggish and frozen Devotion of any that did observe him.
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And I dare say, that all that use them, unless the blessed effect be hindred by prejudice or prophaness, do experience that those united and well advised Devotions are most excellently contriv'd to kindle and keep alive in us such pious dispositions of mind,
And I Dare say, that all that use them, unless the blessed Effect be hindered by prejudice or profaneness, do experience that those united and well advised Devotions Are most excellently contrived to kindle and keep alive in us such pious dispositions of mind,
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He that did nothing for ostentation, and understood so well the Reward reserv'd for good things done in secret, knew how to conceal those Addresses from the eyes of man, which He intended only for the notice of his God. But his constant and steddy Practice of all Christian duties, the general Holiness of his Life, the visible delight He took in Prayer (that great Priviledge as well as Duty of mankind) besides other Evidences, that could not always be kept from the observation of those that had the honour and happiness to be near him, serve to assure us, that He watch'd unto Prayer, pray'd always, without ceasing, and at all seasons, according to a due understanding of those expressions in Holy Writ. It was to him a pleasant performance, of which He could not be weary.
He that did nothing for ostentation, and understood so well the Reward reserved for good things done in secret, knew how to conceal those Addresses from the eyes of man, which He intended only for the notice of his God. But his constant and steady Practice of all Christian duties, the general Holiness of his Life, the visible delight He took in Prayer (that great Privilege as well as Duty of mankind) beside other Evidences, that could not always be kept from the observation of those that had the honour and happiness to be near him, serve to assure us, that He watched unto Prayer, prayed always, without ceasing, and At all seasons, according to a due understanding of those expressions in Holy Writ. It was to him a pleasant performance, of which He could not be weary.
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What a Benefactour (I say) then was He to this Church and State, which had so great a share in his publick and private Petitions sent up to a Gracious God with such an unfeigned Piety and ardent Zeal!
What a Benefactor (I say) then was He to this Church and State, which had so great a share in his public and private Petitions sent up to a Gracious God with such an unfeigned Piety and Ardent Zeal!
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Shall not God hear his servants that cry day and night unto him? He that ask'd such a question when He was on Earth, will be sure to answer such prayers now he is in Heaven. And then I am sure the publick has received manifold advantage from the Bishop's earnest supplications put up in the behalf of the whole Kingdom;
Shall not God hear his Servants that cry day and night unto him? He that asked such a question when He was on Earth, will be sure to answer such Prayers now he is in Heaven. And then I am sure the public has received manifold advantage from the Bishop's earnest supplications put up in the behalf of the Whole Kingdom;
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The interest of which was as dear to him as his own Soul, and for which He was almost hourly breathing out fervent ejaculations, and night and day praying exceedingly.
The Interest of which was as dear to him as his own Soul, and for which He was almost hourly breathing out fervent ejaculations, and night and day praying exceedingly.
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Three most signal Favours and Blessings on this Land within our memories I have often heard his Lordship mention with most feeling and affectionate expressions of Religious Gratitude and Joy.
Three most signal Favours and Blessings on this Land within our memories I have often herd his Lordship mention with most feeling and affectionate expressions of Religious Gratitude and Joy.
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The first was that Abundance of Heavenly Graces which adorn'd the Person of our late Martyr'd Sovereign, and those particularly which did so Gloriously shine forth in him under the most barbarous indignities and bloody violence offer'd him by the Rebels: Another was that stupendous revolution of Affairs brought about by the miraculous Providence of God in the Restitution of His present Majesty and the Church in Honour and Peace, to the astonishment and confusion of the Adversaries of them Both. The Third was the wonderfull disappointment and most happy Discovery of the late Fanatical and Republican Conspiracy against the Life of His Sacred Majesty and His Royal Brother.
The First was that Abundance of Heavenly Graces which adorned the Person of our late Martyred Sovereign, and those particularly which did so Gloriously shine forth in him under the most barbarous indignities and bloody violence offered him by the Rebels: another was that stupendous revolution of Affairs brought about by the miraculous Providence of God in the Restitution of His present Majesty and the Church in Honour and Peace, to the astonishment and confusion of the Adversaries of them Both. The Third was the wonderful disappointment and most happy Discovery of the late Fanatical and Republican conspiracy against the Life of His Sacred Majesty and His Royal Brother.
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And to these He added that more Publick and General Mercy of God in appearing so seasonably and so mightily for the defence of our common Christianity, by putting a hook in the Nostrils of the Turkish Leviathan, and pulling him back again,
And to these He added that more Public and General Mercy of God in appearing so seasonably and so mightily for the defence of our Common Christianity, by putting a hook in the Nostrils of the Turkish Leviathan, and pulling him back again,
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when he seemed to himself and us in possession of his prey, and to have little to do but to kill and eat. These were Bounties and Largesses of Heaven, that fill'd the heart of the Holy Bishop with daily Hallelujahs: He could hardly ever speak of them without tears of Joy:
when he seemed to himself and us in possession of his prey, and to have little to do but to kill and eat. These were Bounties and Largesses of Heaven, that filled the heart of the Holy Bishop with daily Hallelujahs: He could hardly ever speak of them without tears of Joy:
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And doubtless they rellished the more comfortably to his Soul, because he had reason to apprehend them as so many Gracious returns and answers to his Prayers.
And doubtless they relished the more comfortably to his Soul, Because he had reason to apprehend them as so many Gracious returns and answers to his Prayers.
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and the Regal Throne is not dishonour'd and polluted by Usurpation, that our Judges are restored as at the first, and our Counsellers as at the beginning;
and the Regal Throne is not dishonoured and polluted by Usurpation, that our Judges Are restored as At the First, and our Counsellers as At the beginning;
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that our Holy Religion is secur'd to us by the reestablishment of the most Apostolical constistitution of this Church; that we do not eat our bread with carefulness, and drink our water with astonishment;
that our Holy Religion is secured to us by the reestablishment of the most Apostolical constistitution of this Church; that we do not eat our bred with carefulness, and drink our water with astonishment;
All this, I say, and all else in this world, that is or ought to be dear to Men and Christians, we owe under God to the fervent Prayers of such Holy Men as this, of whom we are now speaking:
All this, I say, and all Else in this world, that is or ought to be dear to Men and Christians, we owe under God to the fervent Prayers of such Holy Men as this, of whom we Are now speaking:
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In this respect therefore they are not unworthy of the Compellation in the Text. Since Prayer it self is such sure armour and defence, such a shield and buckler, and mighty Protection both day and night,
In this respect Therefore they Are not unworthy of the Compellation in the Text. Since Prayer it self is such sure armour and defence, such a shield and buckler, and mighty Protection both day and night,
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and expert managers of so powerfull a weapon of our Christian warfare may well be esteemed the Chariot and Horsemen; that is, a great strength and defence to the Church and Nation, in which they live,
and expert managers of so powerful a weapon of our Christian warfare may well be esteemed the Chariot and Horsemen; that is, a great strength and defence to the Church and nation, in which they live,
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Nor is this Office of Teaching necessary only for the first publishing of the Gospel: Otherwise, our Saviour needed not to have assur'd his Apostles, as he did, of his presence with them and their Successours even unto the end of the world:
Nor is this Office of Teaching necessary only for the First publishing of the Gospel: Otherwise, our Saviour needed not to have assured his Apostles, as he did, of his presence with them and their Successors even unto the end of the world:
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The Teaching part of their Office might have been dispatched in a few years, if it had been sufficient for the edification and establishment of the Church to have the foundations of it laid by publishing the Christian Faith to the whole world.
The Teaching part of their Office might have been dispatched in a few Years, if it had been sufficient for the edification and establishment of the Church to have the foundations of it laid by publishing the Christian Faith to the Whole world.
It is the faithfull Teachers part to deliver to the people that which He hath received of the Lord, to withstand the oppostion and contradiction of those that would obtrude any thing contrary to the form of sound words, and to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the Saints:
It is the faithful Teachers part to deliver to the people that which He hath received of the Lord, to withstand the oppostion and contradiction of those that would obtrude any thing contrary to the from of found words, and to contend earnestly for the faith once Delivered to the Saints:
He descries afar off and gives notice of all the slie malicious designs and attempts of Hereticks and Innovatours, all that lie in wait to deceive, that would invade the vineyard of the Church, either by open Violence, or private and Treacherous insinuations.
He descries afar off and gives notice of all the sly malicious designs and attempts of Heretics and Innovators, all that lie in wait to deceive, that would invade the vineyard of the Church, either by open Violence, or private and Treacherous insinuations.
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He countermines the secret and wily workings of the Moles and Foxes, as well as fortifies against the furious assaults of wild Boars and other rampant Beasts of prey.
He countermines the secret and wily workings of the Moles and Foxes, as well as fortifies against the furious assaults of wild Boars and other rampant Beasts of prey.
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He encourageth the Righteous man to persevere in the happy course that he hath begun, applauds his progress in the paths of Piety, bids him look forward and press on to the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
He Encourageth the Righteous man to persevere in the happy course that he hath begun, applauds his progress in the paths of Piety, bids him look forward and press on to the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in christ jesus.
He plains and smoothes his way before him by removing the impediments and slumbling-blocks of scruples, doubts and difficulties, strengthens his Conscience, administers cordials and comforts,
He plains and smooths his Way before him by removing the impediments and slumbling-blocks of scruples, doubts and difficulties, strengthens his Conscience, administers cordials and comforts,
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The sinner he warns of the danger of his sin, and delivers his own soul by endeavouring to save his. He lifts up his voice like a trumpet and spares not;
The sinner he warns of the danger of his since, and delivers his own soul by endeavouring to save his. He lifts up his voice like a trumpet and spares not;
He tells them of the danger they are in, and points to the gaping precipices that are in their way ready to swallow them up into everlasting destruction.
He tells them of the danger they Are in, and points to the gaping precipices that Are in their Way ready to swallow them up into everlasting destruction.
And now tell me, does not such a one as this, that thus in all things approves himself as the Minister of God, deserve to be styl'd chariot and horsemen, a great support and defence of the people? Such an one was Elijah here mention'd:
And now tell me, does not such a one as this, that thus in all things approves himself as the Minister of God, deserve to be styled chariot and horsemen, a great support and defence of the people? Such an one was Elijah Here mentioned:
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You I say of this Church especially can tell of his wisdom, and this Congregation can shew forth his praise. You are happy witnesse how He minister'd the gifts that He had received,
You I say of this Church especially can tell of his Wisdom, and this Congregation can show forth his praise. You Are happy witness how He ministered the Gifts that He had received,
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You saw with wonder, and perhaps, not without pity, how unmercifull He was to his own body, that He might be profitable to your souls, by his indefatigable labours in Preaching and in Catechising:
You saw with wonder, and perhaps, not without pity, how unmerciful He was to his own body, that He might be profitable to your Souls, by his indefatigable labours in Preaching and in Catechising:
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He knew God had intrusted him with much, and therefore was very intent on the great account He was one day to give of the use and improvement of so great a treasure.
He knew God had Entrusted him with much, and Therefore was very intent on the great account He was one day to give of the use and improvement of so great a treasure.
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If He makes due inquisition into the merits and manners of his Clergy, and takes full pains and care to instruct by way of Conference or otherwise, to advise, commend, rebuke, encourage, discountenance, reward,
If He makes due inquisition into the merits and manners of his Clergy, and Takes full pains and care to instruct by Way of Conference or otherwise, to Advice, commend, rebuke, encourage, discountenance, reward,
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as He will not abound with spare time for other purposes, so will He thereby most certainly benefit and edifie the Church much more then He can do by Sermons and such like set and Solemn Discourses to the people;
as He will not abound with spare time for other Purposes, so will He thereby most Certainly benefit and edify the Church much more then He can do by Sermons and such like Set and Solemn Discourses to the people;
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And truly I fear He was much mistaken in the judgement He made of the ability of his body. Indeed, nothing could be too much for his soul: His mind and memory (admirably stock'd and stor'd) plentifully furnished out matter and words, whenever He had occasion for them.
And truly I Fear He was much mistaken in the judgement He made of the ability of his body. Indeed, nothing could be too much for his soul: His mind and memory (admirably stocked and stored) plentifully furnished out matter and words, whenever He had occasion for them.
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But in Theology, in the study of the holy Scriptures and all Antiquity usefull for the explaining and illustrating the Doctrines and Mysteries of our holy Religion, He was so very extraordinarily versed, that it is hardly possible for any to labour therein more fruitfully and succesfully then did this Prelate.
But in Theology, in the study of the holy Scriptures and all Antiquity useful for the explaining and illustrating the Doctrines and Mysteres of our holy Religion, He was so very extraordinarily versed, that it is hardly possible for any to labour therein more fruitfully and successfully then did this Prelate.
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For (as I have shewn already) God had furnished this chosen vessel with all that was requisite for the great improvements and purposes, for which He was intended.
For (as I have shown already) God had furnished this chosen vessel with all that was requisite for the great improvements and Purposes, for which He was intended.
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and, as his Physicians and Friends thought, might have held out much longer could He have been perswaded to have remitted somewhat of his continual pains and severities to himself.
and, as his Physicians and Friends Thought, might have held out much longer could He have been persuaded to have remitted somewhat of his continual pains and severities to himself.
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He found such delight in preparing his thoughts for the publick, and so much pleasure after the performance, that He had no leisure to observe how greatly his body had suffer'd,
He found such delight in preparing his thoughts for the public, and so much pleasure After the performance, that He had no leisure to observe how greatly his body had suffered,
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and paid for that satisfaction of his mind. It was meat and drink, exercise and recreation, life and health to him to be searching the Scriptures, comparing and pondering on the lively and holy Oracles of God, and then to deliver his happy and well digested meditations to the people:
and paid for that satisfaction of his mind. It was meat and drink, exercise and recreation, life and health to him to be searching the Scriptures, comparing and pondering on the lively and holy Oracles of God, and then to deliver his happy and well digested meditations to the people:
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Whereas, indeed, too often this was no more but that He was well-pleased. That chearfulness and complacency of mind, which is the present natural reward and consequent of a conscientious discharge of duty, that testimony and approbation which a mans own breast pays to his sincerity and worthy endeavours, this Good Bishop I believe, often interpreted as an effect of health,
Whereas, indeed, too often this was no more but that He was well-pleased. That cheerfulness and complacency of mind, which is the present natural reward and consequent of a conscientious discharge of duty, that testimony and approbation which a men own breast pays to his sincerity and worthy endeavours, this Good Bishop I believe, often interpreted as an Effect of health,
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when observing his languishing looks, and being in private with him I took the boldness, to insist more vehemently then ever I had done on this subject;
when observing his languishing looks, and being in private with him I took the boldness, to insist more vehemently then ever I had done on this Subject;
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For He then with some warmth and earnestness told me that He would never be perswaded to indulge his ease to the neglect of any opportunity of doing good, & propter vitam vivendi perdere causas.
For He then with Some warmth and earnestness told me that He would never be persuaded to indulge his ease to the neglect of any opportunity of doing good, & propter vitam vivendi Perdere causas.
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It is no wonder, that so great natural Endowments carefully cultivated by unwearied industry and assiduous application did multiply into so vast an increase,
It is no wonder, that so great natural Endowments carefully cultivated by unwearied industry and assiduous application did multiply into so vast an increase,
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if we consider, that He prayed as hard as He studied. He well knew that without God He could do nothing; that in order to the happy searching the Scriptures and full comprehending the reveal'd will of God and the Sacred mysteries of our Holy Faith, there was need of special assistance from the Holy Spirit; and the blessing of him that teacheth man knowledge, and conducteth the pious enquirer into all Truth; That otherwise it was in vain to rise up early or to sit up late.
if we Consider, that He prayed as hard as He studied. He well knew that without God He could do nothing; that in order to the happy searching the Scriptures and full comprehending the revealed will of God and the Sacred Mysteres of our Holy Faith, there was need of special assistance from the Holy Spirit; and the blessing of him that Teaches man knowledge, and conducteth the pious enquirer into all Truth; That otherwise it was in vain to rise up early or to fit up late.
and not you alone, but many thousands of others, all people and places whereever and with whomsoever He had converse, can bear true testimony that He gave as freely as He had received, and, like a Scribe instructed unto the Kingdom of Heaven, was continually spending and pouring out his inexhaustible Treasures of Sound Doctrine and Edifying Knowledge, to the unspeakable delight and advantage of those, that came to be instructed by him.
and not you alone, but many thousands of Others, all people and places wherever and with whomsoever He had converse, can bear true testimony that He gave as freely as He had received, and, like a Scribe instructed unto the Kingdom of Heaven, was continually spending and pouring out his inexhaustible Treasures of Found Doctrine and Edifying Knowledge, to the unspeakable delight and advantage of those, that Come to be instructed by him.
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It is well enough known, that his house was rarely without some Foreign Visitant led thither by the far-spread fame of the Renowned Bishop: Scholars from almost all parts of the Christian world, Greeks and Latines, flock'd to him;
It is well enough known, that his house was rarely without Some Foreign Visitant led thither by the far-spread fame of the Renowned Bishop: Scholars from almost all parts of the Christian world, Greeks and Latins, flocked to him;
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A great part of his time was spent in explaining and justifying to strangers and others the regular and Catholick constitution of the Church of England, and in asserting Her Doctrine and Discipline and whole entire frame against the opposition of Her Adversaries, the Romanists, and all other Recusants of various denominations amongst our selves.
A great part of his time was spent in explaining and justifying to Strangers and Others the regular and Catholic constitution of the Church of England, and in asserting Her Doctrine and Discipline and Whole entire frame against the opposition of Her Adversaries, the Romanists, and all other Recusants of various denominations among our selves.
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Many thereby have been confirmed in the Communion of the Church, with whom Bigots of Rome, or other Zealots of the Schism had been dangerously tampering.
Many thereby have been confirmed in the Communion of the Church, with whom Bigots of Room, or other Zealots of the Schism had been dangerously tampering.
Several quite spirited away by such Emissaries and Agents He retriev'd and brought back again to their Reason and Religion. Foreigners have parted from him not only fill'd with admiration of his own worth,
Several quite spirited away by such Emissaries and Agents He retrieved and brought back again to their Reason and Religion. Foreigners have parted from him not only filled with admiration of his own worth,
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And the report which they have accordingly made to their own people at their return home has rebounded back and been brought hither again, to the great praise and honour of this Christian Catholick Church, so happily establish'd in this Land. These (I say) are things well known to many,
And the report which they have accordingly made to their own people At their return home has rebounded back and been brought hither again, to the great praise and honour of this Christian Catholic Church, so happily established in this Land. These (I say) Are things well known to many,
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That, if done according to the dignity of the subject and the great abundance of the matter it affords, would be a more proper Theme for a just volume then the few narrow Pages of a popular Sermon. It sufficeth me to have said enough on this Head, to shew, that this Prelate was a worthy Champion of our Faith,
That, if done according to the dignity of the Subject and the great abundance of the matter it affords, would be a more proper Theme for a just volume then the few narrow Pages of a popular Sermon. It Suffices me to have said enough on this Head, to show, that this Prelate was a worthy Champion of our Faith,
and an able Defender of the Church, and therefore very capable of such a compellation as Elisha, on the account of the like excellencies, gave to Elijah: The chariot of Israel and the horsemen thereof.
and an able Defender of the Church, and Therefore very capable of such a compellation as Elisha, on the account of the like excellencies, gave to Elijah: The chariot of Israel and the horsemen thereof.
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and the mighty advantage that accrues to the Publick from the Lives and Examples of Good and Holy men, especially those of a Sacred Character. Certain it is, that men are generally convinc'd and guided more by their Eyes then Ears.
and the mighty advantage that accrues to the Public from the Lives and Examples of Good and Holy men, especially those of a Sacred Character. Certain it is, that men Are generally convinced and guided more by their Eyes then Ears.
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they are winning and perswasive, and have a very quick and almost irresistible influence and efficacy in soliciting the consent of the will, and prompting it to imitation.
they Are winning and persuasive, and have a very quick and almost irresistible influence and efficacy in soliciting the consent of the will, and prompting it to imitation.
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It draws him to imitation neither able nor willing to resist that NONLATINALPHABET, as the same Authour well stiles the influence of a Good Example. Our Blessed Saviour himself,
It draws him to imitation neither able nor willing to resist that, as the same Author well stile the influence of a Good Exampl. Our Blessed Saviour himself,
tho' anointed to preach the Gospel by the Holy Ghost, which He received without measure, and tho' assisted with all the powers of the God-Head, which dwelt bodily in him; tho' God immediately from Heaven, in an audible voice, bespoke and prepar'd for him and his Gospel attentive Audience, dutifull Reception,
though anointed to preach the Gospel by the Holy Ghost, which He received without measure, and though assisted with all the Powers of the God-Head, which dwelled bodily in him; though God immediately from Heaven, in an audible voice, bespoke and prepared for him and his Gospel attentive Audience, dutiful Reception,
and Universal Obedience and Conformity, as to the words and will of the declar'd Son of God, in whom He was well-pleased; And tho' He himself taught with Authority, and spake as never man did, according to the frank confession of his most bloody Enemies;
and Universal obedience and Conformity, as to the words and will of thee declared Son of God, in whom He was well-pleased; And though He himself taught with authority, and spoke as never man did, according to the frank Confessi of his most bloody Enemies;
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and that was his own Example. Therefore He appeals and refers them to what He did as a confirmation of what He taught: Learn of me, saith He, for I am meek and lowly of heart.
and that was his own Exampl. Therefore He appeals and refers them to what He did as a confirmation of what He taught: Learn of me, Says He, for I am meek and lowly of heart.
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And when He had given them a manifest proof of that virtue, stooping to so low and mean an Office as the washing of his Disciples feet, He tells them He had given them an Example that they should do as He had done.
And when He had given them a manifest proof of that virtue, stooping to so low and mean an Office as the washing of his Disciples feet, He tells them He had given them an Exampl that they should do as He had done.
Nay, this Divine Preacher, sent from God and descended from Heaven, even in his farewell Sermon would not trust to the efficacy of those his last words, without adding the further and more powerfull argument of his Example; teaching his disciples obedience to himself by his own obedience to his father,
Nay, this Divine Preacher, sent from God and descended from Heaven, even in his farewell Sermon would not trust to the efficacy of those his last words, without adding the further and more powerful argument of his Exampl; teaching his Disciples Obedience to himself by his own Obedience to his father,
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but to him, who taught both by his Life and Death? Even to our Saviour Christ, who, saith He, suffered for us, leaving us an Example, that we should follow his steps.
but to him, who taught both by his Life and Death? Even to our Saviour christ, who, Says He, suffered for us, leaving us an Exampl, that we should follow his steps.
And this practice of our Saviour is an awfull Precept to all his followers, but especially to those whom He sent as his Father sent Him, that they in like manner, should not be only Teachers but Doers of his will;
And this practice of our Saviour is an awful Precept to all his followers, but especially to those whom He sent as his Father sent Him, that they in like manner, should not be only Teachers but Doers of his will;
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that so they may more happily confirm and propagate their Doctrine by their Practices, according to the Example of their Lord and Master. They that do otherwise, whatever they say, are rather Enemies than Friends, do really more oppose than promote the Cause they would seem to own:
that so they may more happily confirm and propagate their Doctrine by their Practices, according to the Exampl of their Lord and Master. They that do otherwise, whatever they say, Are rather Enemies than Friends, do really more oppose than promote the Cause they would seem to own:
That great Apostle had often denied himself innocent and lawfull Liberties, that He might the more effectually gain others to the performance of necessary duties:
That great Apostle had often denied himself innocent and lawful Liberties, that He might the more effectually gain Others to the performance of necessary duties:
Great pains did He take, and much watching and mortification did He use and undergo, lest that by any means, when He had preach'd to others, He himself should be a cast-away.
Great pains did He take, and much watching and mortification did He use and undergo, lest that by any means, when He had preached to Others, He himself should be a castaway.
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After such Authorities as these, I need not tell you, that a good Life is the main Ingredient or the Grand Qualification, which the Philosopher requires in him that sets up for a Teacher;
After such Authorities as these, I need not tell you, that a good Life is the main Ingredient or the Grand Qualification, which the Philosopher requires in him that sets up for a Teacher;
and for this reason, because it is not the discourse, but the opinion the Auditory has of him that speaks, that instructs and edifies those that hear him.
and for this reason, Because it is not the discourse, but the opinion the Auditory has of him that speaks, that instructs and Edifies those that hear him.
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But when you advise them to quit present and palpable for future and invisible advantages and satisfactions, they require encouragement from your own Example for so doing.
But when you Advice them to quit present and palpable for future and invisible advantages and satisfactions, they require encouragement from your own Exampl for so doing.
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If they observe their Teacher to do otherwise himself then He would perswade them, they are apt to suspect or pretend that his Doctrine is impracticable or doubtfull;
If they observe their Teacher to do otherwise himself then He would persuade them, they Are apt to suspect or pretend that his Doctrine is impracticable or doubtful;
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and that they chose to go out of the way for his good company, tho' they had all the reason in the world to believe and He himself told them, that they trod the paths of death,
and that they chosen to go out of the Way for his good company, though they had all the reason in the world to believe and He himself told them, that they trod the paths of death,
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But since it is so, that the Holy Life of the Teacher is the Life of his Doctrine, and that He is the most successfull Instructour that preaches by his good Example; The great Prophet in the Text,
But since it is so, that the Holy Life of the Teacher is the Life of his Doctrine, and that He is the most successful Instructor that Preaches by his good Exampl; The great Prophet in the Text,
and the great Prelate, of whom I speak, do from hence derive another good plea to the meaning of the Phrase in the Text, and may justly be esteemed to have been in their generations chariots and horsemen; as that signifies Strength and Defence unto the Church and Commonwealth to which they did belong.
and the great Prelate, of whom I speak, do from hence derive Another good plea to the meaning of the Phrase in the Text, and may justly be esteemed to have been in their generations chariots and horsemen; as that signifies Strength and Defence unto the Church and Commonwealth to which they did belong.
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and the dispensers of it be therefore themselves Chariots and horsemen; when the virtue of a good Example, Holiness of life, upright and unblameable Conversation shall be join'd to their other Excellencies, a great Strength and Ornament will thereby be added to them;
and the dispensers of it be Therefore themselves Chariots and horsemen; when the virtue of a good Exampl, Holiness of life, upright and unblameable Conversation shall be joined to their other Excellencies, a great Strength and Ornament will thereby be added to them;
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and being now thus compleatly arm'd, safe and invulnerable all over, they will appear still more redoubted and accomplish'd Champions; and so further qualified for that honourable compellation in the Text. This is that which helps to put to shame the Adversaries of the Church, and as such it is recommended by an Apostle to a Bishop, by St Paul to Titus, that to the incorruptness of his Doctrine He should be sure to add that of his own Example:
and being now thus completely armed, safe and invulnerable all over, they will appear still more redoubted and accomplished Champions; and so further qualified for that honourable compellation in the Text. This is that which helps to put to shame the Adversaries of the Church, and as such it is recommended by an Apostle to a Bishop, by Saint Paul to Titus, that to the incorruptness of his Doctrine He should be sure to add that of his own Exampl:
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In all things, (saith He) shewing thy self a pattern of good works, that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. A great victory easily obtain'd:
In all things, (Says He) showing thy self a pattern of good works, that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. A great victory Easily obtained:
Sound speech that cannot be condemned, as the Apostle there expresseth it, and a suitable practice must needs either convince or confound the Gainsayers:
Found speech that cannot be condemned, as the Apostle there Expresses it, and a suitable practice must needs either convince or confound the Gainsayers:
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They will, sure, be silenc'd if they are not satisfi'd, which last, another Apostle hopes well from the influence of a good Example, which He enjoyns on this very consideration;
They will, sure, be silenced if they Are not satisfied, which last, Another Apostle hope's well from the influence of a good Exampl, which He enjoins on this very consideration;
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therefore we must be sure to give the Adversary no occasion to speak reproachfully, as He admonisheth in another. Very busie are the Enemies of Religion, always endeavouring to discountenance and undermine the Professours of it.
Therefore we must be sure to give the Adversary no occasion to speak reproachfully, as He Admonisheth in Another. Very busy Are the Enemies of Religion, always endeavouring to discountenance and undermine the Professors of it.
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Their breastplate of Urim and Thummim, soundness of Doctrine and integrity of Life, is proof and an impenetrable defence against all the fiery darts of Men or Devils.
Their breastplate of Urim and Thummim, soundness of Doctrine and integrity of Life, is proof and an impenetrable defence against all the fiery darts of Men or Devils.
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Thus was Elijah clad, thus armed he contended earnestly and successfully for the Faith: His conversation was in Heaven, long before he himself ascended thither.
Thus was Elijah clad, thus armed he contended earnestly and successfully for the Faith: His Conversation was in Heaven, long before he himself ascended thither.
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For even by his refusing to comply with them He upbraided and rebuked their abominations. The terrour of Death from the bloody hand of Tyranny did make him fly, indeed;
For even by his refusing to comply with them He upbraided and rebuked their abominations. The terror of Death from the bloody hand of Tyranny did make him fly, indeed;
And did not our Holy Prelate so too? Did not He shew his Faith by his Works? Ye are witnesses and God also how holily and justly and unblameably He behav'd himself among you that believe.
And did not our Holy Prelate so too? Did not He show his Faith by his Works? You Are Witnesses and God also how holily and justly and unblamably He behaved himself among you that believe.
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For ever blessed be our Gracious God, who, (to the great advantage of his Spouse the Church and the publick Good) did furnish this his servant with such large measures of his holy Spirit and all Heavenly graces, that He became a burning and a shining light;
For ever blessed be our Gracious God, who, (to the great advantage of his Spouse the Church and the public Good) did furnish this his servant with such large measures of his holy Spirit and all Heavenly graces, that He became a burning and a shining Light;
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and could not be more admirable for his extraordinary parts and vast improvements then He was truly venerable for exemplary Piety and Holiness of life.
and could not be more admirable for his extraordinary parts and vast improvements then He was truly venerable for exemplary Piety and Holiness of life.
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His very enemies could not but acknowledge the uprightness of his conversation even when He stood before a Committee of them, impeach'd and arraign'd for his Loyalty and Religion. They could find no occasion,
His very enemies could not but acknowledge the uprightness of his Conversation even when He stood before a Committee of them, impeached and arraigned for his Loyalty and Religion. They could find no occasion,
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A good testimony from the mouth of the Enemy, of what I was before saying, that nothing confounds them more then the unblameable Lives of such as profess,
A good testimony from the Mouth of the Enemy, of what I was before saying, that nothing confounds them more then the unblameable Lives of such as profess,
and pretend a regard to Religion, and obedience to the Church. When they could not censure his practice, they would needs question his Sermons; nay, rather then fail, pick quarrels with his very Texts; as they did with his choice of one that, it seems, had too much Loyalty in it for their purpose;
and pretend a regard to Religion, and Obedience to the Church. When they could not censure his practice, they would needs question his Sermons; nay, rather then fail, pick quarrels with his very Texts; as they did with his choice of one that, it seems, had too much Loyalty in it for their purpose;
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and that was some of the first Verses of the thirteenth Chapter to the Romans; to which their Venerable Prisoner appositely replied, that He was come prepared to justifie his Sermon, but did not expect to be call'd upon to answer for his Text: But it seems, in the afternoon, He had chosen a more innocent piece of Scripture for the subject of his Discourse;
and that was Some of the First Verses of the thirteenth Chapter to the Romans; to which their Venerable Prisoner appositely replied, that He was come prepared to justify his Sermon, but did not expect to be called upon to answer for his Text: But it seems, in the afternoon, He had chosen a more innocent piece of Scripture for the Subject of his Discourse;
Blessed are the Peacemakers: But when it was alledged by his accusers, that He had observ'd that League-makers were not Peacemakers, this Text could no more excuse his Sermon then the other Sermon his Text.
Blessed Are the Peacemakers: But when it was alleged by his accusers, that He had observed that League-makers were not Peacemakers, this Text could no more excuse his Sermon then the other Sermon his Text.
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That He was a faithfull Minister of Christ, a conscientious dispenser of the Word, and Steward of the Mysteries of God, You have heard already under another Head,
That He was a faithful Minister of christ, a conscientious dispenser of the Word, and Steward of the Mysteres of God, You have herd already under Another Head,
But O how sincere and great was his joy when He found God had made him an instrument of bringing back a wandring and a lost sheep! How did his humble gratitude issue forth of his very eyes, discovering to all, that saw and observ'd him, his religious soul triumphing in the spiritual victory,
But Oh how sincere and great was his joy when He found God had made him an Instrument of bringing back a wandering and a lost sheep! How did his humble gratitude issue forth of his very eyes, discovering to all, that saw and observed him, his religious soul triumphing in the spiritual victory,
But when overgrown and stubborn prejudices, pride, obstinacy or stupidity made his charitable endeavours ineffectual, 'tis true, the Good man seem'd troubled;
But when overgrown and stubborn prejudices, pride, obstinacy or stupidity made his charitable endeavours ineffectual, it's true, the Good man seemed troubled;
for all that, knew how to be content, and, tho' He might say, as the Prophet in the person of our Saviour, I have labour'd in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, yet withall He could comfortably add that which immediately follows;
for all that, knew how to be content, and, though He might say, as the Prophet in the person of our Saviour, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, yet withal He could comfortably add that which immediately follows;
But when this was done, when to the Laws, and the weighty considerations of publick safety and quiet, common utility and general experience of the mischievous effects of the separation (all which pleaded strongly on his side) I say,
But when this was done, when to the Laws, and the weighty considerations of public safety and quiet, Common utility and general experience of the mischievous effects of the separation (all which pleaded strongly on his side) I say,
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when to these He had added his own publick and private endeavours to remove all, if there were any real conscientious scruples and difficulties in the case;
when to these He had added his own public and private endeavours to remove all, if there were any real conscientious scruples and difficulties in the case;
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He was far from thinking it an Usurpation upon consciences, to remit refractory persons to the Civil power to be proceeded against by legal prosecutions, the likeliest means then remaining, not only to prevent the increase of their numbers,
He was Far from thinking it an Usurpation upon Consciences, to remit refractory Persons to the Civil power to be proceeded against by Legal prosecutions, the likeliest means then remaining, not only to prevent the increase of their numbers,
but to bring themselves to Church, and thereby give them opportunity to hear and hearken to further instructions, more attentively and effectually then otherwise they would have done.
but to bring themselves to Church, and thereby give them opportunity to hear and harken to further instructions, more attentively and effectually then otherwise they would have done.
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As for his Common converse it was pleasant, affable and courteous, and yet still grave and highly becoming his Sacred Character. That doubtfulness and fear which his Venerable Presence, his high Station and Quality, together with his great and just Renown did frequently produce in strangers at their first approach, was by the easiness of the access they met with, by his humble and courteous deportment,
As for his Common converse it was pleasant, affable and courteous, and yet still grave and highly becoming his Sacred Character. That doubtfulness and Fear which his Venerable Presence, his high Station and Quality, together with his great and just Renown did frequently produce in Strangers At their First approach, was by the easiness of the access they met with, by his humble and courteous deportment,
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and all-obliging affability and condescension soon converted into perfect Delight and Love. So sweet and heavenly a temperament there was in him of Greatness and Goodness, of Meekness and Majesty, of Gravity and Courtesie, of every thing, indeed, that is amiable and Reverend;
and all-obliging affability and condescension soon converted into perfect Delight and Love. So sweet and heavenly a temperament there was in him of Greatness and goodness, of Meekness and Majesty, of Gravity and Courtesy, of every thing, indeed, that is amiable and Reverend;
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but so refin'd, beautified and set off by Religion, that surely it scarce ever shin'd with more lustre and loveliness in any then in our Prelate. Even they that went from him disappointed of their hopes (which none did that had not unreasonably entertain'd them) could never find in their hearts to be displeas'd with him:
but so refined, beautified and Set off by Religion, that surely it scarce ever shined with more lustre and loveliness in any then in our Prelate. Even they that went from him disappointed of their hope's (which none did that had not unreasonably entertained them) could never find in their hearts to be displeased with him:
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So much reason did He always give for his denial, such kind pains would He take to satisfie the Petitioner, tho' He could not grant his request, so loath was He to dismiss him from his presence till He had scatter'd all signs of discontent (if any did arise) from his countenance, That it was evident the Good Prelate was more troubled that He could not give, then the other that he did not receive.
So much reason did He always give for his denial, such kind pains would He take to satisfy the Petitioner, though He could not grant his request, so loath was He to dismiss him from his presence till He had scattered all Signs of discontent (if any did arise) from his countenance, That it was evident the Good Prelate was more troubled that He could not give, then the other that he did not receive.
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The subject of his discourse, as far as Decenty and Company would allow, was generally about matters of Religion and Learning. It was his great business to be doing or receiving good;
The Subject of his discourse, as Far as Decenty and Company would allow, was generally about matters of Religion and Learning. It was his great business to be doing or receiving good;
He gladly put all that came near him upon discourses of things of which they were most likely and able to give the best account, which was the most probable way to oblige them and benefit himself:
He gladly put all that Come near him upon discourses of things of which they were most likely and able to give the best account, which was the most probable Way to oblige them and benefit himself:
Tho', for the most part, Those, who He seem'd to hear and confer with for his own instruction, He really taught and sent away better informed in the very things wherein they thought themselves to excell.
Though, for the most part, Those, who He seemed to hear and confer with for his own instruction, He really taught and sent away better informed in the very things wherein they Thought themselves to excel.
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That they could seldom be perswaded to deliver their judgements, or that, when they did, it was in so dark and perplex't a manner that it edified but little:
That they could seldom be persuaded to deliver their Judgments, or that, when they did, it was in so dark and perplexed a manner that it edified but little:
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Always asking and answering questions in all parts of Learning, but especially such as might conduce to the clearing of obscure places of Scripture, or the confirming some Doctrine or Article of Faith,
Always asking and answering questions in all parts of Learning, but especially such as might conduce to the clearing of Obscure places of Scripture, or the confirming Some Doctrine or Article of Faith,
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and well understood how to keep and use other Arts and Soiences in due subordination and subserviency to the study of Divine matters, to the knowledge of God and his own duty;
and well understood how to keep and use other Arts and Soiences in due subordination and subserviency to the study of Divine matters, to the knowledge of God and his own duty;
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But, whether we consider the men, the occasion, or that part of the conference which is recorded, we have reason to conclude that it was all holy and good, relating either to Gods honour on Earth,
But, whither we Consider the men, the occasion, or that part of the conference which is recorded, we have reason to conclude that it was all holy and good, relating either to God's honour on Earth,
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And truly, in all other Religious respects, as well as this, his Death was but like his Life, his latter end exactly conformable to his more early days.
And truly, in all other Religious respects, as well as this, his Death was but like his Life, his latter end exactly conformable to his more early days.
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A pious disposition of mind express'd by a constant uniform Tenour of Holy and Devout Practice had been very visible through the whole course of his Life,
A pious disposition of mind expressed by a constant uniform Tenor of Holy and Devout Practice had been very visible through the Whole course of his Life,
He had liv'd so as He would be contented to die; and all the usual or necessary business of the sick bed, Repentance, Mortification and Holy Vows had been the happy Work of his strongest and healthfull days.
He had lived so as He would be contented to die; and all the usual or necessary business of the sick Bed, Repentance, Mortification and Holy Vows had been the happy Work of his Strongest and healthful days.
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By a Religious use of those frequent Communions, which, to his everlasting Praise, this Holy Bishop establish'd or practis'd weekly in all places where He liv'd,
By a Religious use of those frequent Communions, which, to his everlasting Praise, this Holy Bishop established or practised weekly in all places where He lived,
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and which were subject to his Jurisdiction, He had nourish'd and encreas'd in his Bosome a watchfull and wary disposition of mind, that kept him perpetually upon his Guard; his Saviours Death and his own being always so before his eyes, that He could not easily be surpriz'd by the most hasty summons to leave the world.
and which were Subject to his Jurisdiction, He had nourished and increased in his Bosom a watchful and wary disposition of mind, that kept him perpetually upon his Guard; his Saviors Death and his own being always so before his eyes, that He could not Easily be surprised by the most hasty summons to leave the world.
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He oblig'd himself to so many others, that they who knew not what Excellent Use his mind made of those hours of Abstinence might suspect that so much severity to his body, inclin'd somewhat towards a fault.
He obliged himself to so many Others, that they who knew not what Excellent Use his mind made of those hours of Abstinence might suspect that so much severity to his body, inclined somewhat towards a fault.
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However, methinks, I should not omit one thing which was most remarkable in the Bishop, and is very proper to be mention'd in a Pulpit; and that is his Charity, which is another of those Virtues wherein the Apostle would have a Bishop be Exemplary.
However, methinks, I should not omit one thing which was most remarkable in the Bishop, and is very proper to be mentioned in a Pulpit; and that is his Charity, which is Another of those Virtues wherein the Apostle would have a Bishop be Exemplary.
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Take this in its full latitude, of love both to God and man, it was as eminent in your late Prelate as any other of those many Christian Graces, wherewith God had adorn'd and bless'd that Excellent man.
Take this in its full latitude, of love both to God and man, it was as eminent in your late Prelate as any other of those many Christian Graces, wherewith God had adorned and blessed that Excellent man.
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As it relates to the doing kind and charitable Offices, the good Bishop did so transcend in it, that He seem'd nothing more then a provident and faithfull Steward for the publick and the poor.
As it relates to the doing kind and charitable Offices, the good Bishop did so transcend in it, that He seemed nothing more then a provident and faithful Steward for the public and the poor.
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as it ought in as much time as I have already spent in all the other particulars, must needs be to the injury either of the Subject or the Auditory. I will leave it therefore to speak it self.
as it ought in as much time as I have already spent in all the other particulars, must needs be to the injury either of the Subject or the Auditory. I will leave it Therefore to speak it self.
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Let the crouds of poor fed daily at his door, and from his Table, the Widdow, the Fatherless and the Stranger, indigent foreigners, distressed Travellers,
Let the crouds of poor fed daily At his door, and from his Table, the Widow, the Fatherless and the Stranger, indigent foreigners, distressed Travellers,
Let them all, according to their Age and Abilities, in their several Capacities and Languages, rise up and bless and publish the Praises of him, whom living they experienc'd a carefull Father, a liberal Patron, and munificent Benefactour. Then there will be nothing left for me to tell you;
Let them all, according to their Age and Abilities, in their several Capacities and Languages, rise up and bless and publish the Praises of him, whom living they experienced a careful Father, a liberal Patron, and munificent Benefactor. Then there will be nothing left for me to tell you;
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He did so dispose of all together and in the lump, by his last Will and Testament, in which He has taken care that all the remaining part of his Estate shall be laid out for the augmentation of poor Vicaridges;
He did so dispose of all together and in the lump, by his last Will and Testament, in which He has taken care that all the remaining part of his Estate shall be laid out for the augmentation of poor Vicarages;
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and thus Dyed this Great and Holy Bishop in the Seventy first year of his Life, a Good Old Age as He had made it to himself and others, by having endeavour'd and done so much good in it;
and thus Died this Great and Holy Bishop in the Seventy First year of his Life, a Good Old Age as He had made it to himself and Others, by having endeavoured and done so much good in it;
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but not without hard travail, lassitude and toyl which He had brought and impos'd upon himself, by considering more the willingness of the Spirit then the weariness of the Flesh, and striving to live too fast in the best sence;
but not without hard travail, lassitude and toil which He had brought and imposed upon himself, by considering more the willingness of the Spirit then the weariness of the Flesh, and striving to live too fast in the best sense;
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Whilst God afforded him the use of his senses and his tongue, He employed them (as He was wont) in Prayers and Praises and other Discourses that tended most to his own comfort,
While God afforded him the use of his Senses and his tongue, He employed them (as He was wont) in Prayers and Praises and other Discourses that tended most to his own Comfort,
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before his sickness had too much ruffled or discompos'd his thoughts, He was frequently putting up ardent Prayers for the Wellfare and Prosperity of the Church: He could not forget to recommend that to the care of Heaven with some of his last breath, which had ever been much dearer to him then his own Life, which He had spent in the service of it, with no less benefit to the Church, then Honour and Satisfaction to Himself:
before his sickness had too much ruffled or discomposed his thoughts, He was frequently putting up Ardent Prayers for the Welfare and Prosperity of the Church: He could not forget to recommend that to the care of Heaven with Some of his last breath, which had ever been much Dearer to him then his own Life, which He had spent in the service of it, with no less benefit to the Church, then Honour and Satisfaction to Himself:
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When ever the fiercer assaults of his Feavour began to remit, and afford him some intervall of ease, He presently return'd to the Beloved Subject; and the next words we heard were concerning the Church. His serenest thoughts were spent on this,
When ever the fierce assaults of his Favour began to remit, and afford him Some interval of ease, He presently returned to the beloved Subject; and the next words we herd were Concerning the Church. His serenest thoughts were spent on this,
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and He seemed unsensible of pain, and to forget that He was sick, whilst He was Praying for the Health of the Spouse of Christ. Once particularly, in my hearing, did He make a large and solemn declaration of his devout thanks, which, said He, I render to Almighty God with all the powers of my mind,
and He seemed unsensible of pain, and to forget that He was sick, while He was Praying for the Health of the Spouse of christ. Once particularly, in my hearing, did He make a large and solemn declaration of his devout thanks, which, said He, I render to Almighty God with all the Powers of my mind,
after some more words to the same effect, He repeated that Verse of the thirty first Psalm. Blessed be the Lord, for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong City;
After Some more words to the same Effect, He repeated that Verse of the thirty First Psalm. Blessed be the Lord, for he hath showed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city;
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the Holy Catholick Church, raising his voice very strongly when He so interpreted and applied the Psalmist's Phrase. Then again He proceeded to speak of the Church of England, which He did with so much Honour, Reverence and Affection, that not my words nor any other but his own are able to express it.
the Holy Catholic Church, raising his voice very strongly when He so interpreted and applied the Psalmist's Phrase. Then again He proceeded to speak of the Church of England, which He did with so much Honour, reverence and Affection, that not my words nor any other but his own Are able to express it.
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Often have I heard him preach and often dispute, and still oftner Discourse privately in the Justification and Honour of the Reformation, as it was contriv'd and manag'd and now stands by Law Establish'd in these Kingdoms:
Often have I herd him preach and often dispute, and still oftener Discourse privately in the Justification and Honour of the Reformation, as it was contrived and managed and now Stands by Law Established in these Kingdoms:
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In few words (which I dare not pretend to repeat) He fully express'd his admiration of the Beauty and Soundness of the constitution of the Church of England; and applauded the unvaluable Happiness of the Nation in it,
In few words (which I Dare not pretend to repeat) He Fully expressed his admiration of the Beauty and Soundness of the constitution of the Church of England; and applauded the unvaluable Happiness of the nation in it,
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so often and so successfully, that He was long since become come very formidable to our Adversaries in the Church of Rome; who at length, found it expedient to caution their Emissaries against contending with Him. None understood the true state and full compass of the Controversie between the two Churches better then himself,
so often and so successfully, that He was long since become come very formidable to our Adversaries in the Church of Rome; who At length, found it expedient to caution their Emissaries against contending with Him. None understood the true state and full compass of the Controversy between the two Churches better then himself,
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or could with more Evidence and Conviction make out the Warrantableness and Regularity of the English Reformation, the Canonical proceedings in it, the Excellent Pattern propos'd and imitated by it, the most Apostolick and truly Catholick Constitution that did arise from it,
or could with more Evidence and Conviction make out the Warrantableness and Regularity of the English Reformation, the Canonical proceedings in it, the Excellent Pattern proposed and imitated by it, the most Apostolic and truly Catholic Constitution that did arise from it,
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to which we owe, as our Bishop with much thankfullness and comfort was wont to acknowledge and avouch, that, at this day, by a singular felicity, we enjoy the envied Communion of a Church the most exactly conformable to the Primitive and purest of any other Christian Society upon Earth.
to which we owe, as our Bishop with much thankfulness and Comfort was wont to acknowledge and avouch, that, At this day, by a singular felicity, we enjoy the envied Communion of a Church the most exactly conformable to the Primitive and Purest of any other Christian Society upon Earth.
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On the other side, He knew as well how most effectually to expose the Uncatholick impositions and Anathema's of the Romish Church, and to shew plainly how unlike She is become to Her First Self, how prodigiously deform'd and overgrown with monstrous Innovations in Doctrine and Discipline, how unchristian in Her Usurpation, and in Her Tyranny insupportable:
On the other side, He knew as well how most effectually to expose the Uncatholic impositions and Anathema's of the Romish Church, and to show plainly how unlike She is become to Her First Self, how prodigiously deformed and overgrown with monstrous Innovations in Doctrine and Discipline, how unchristian in Her Usurpation, and in Her Tyranny insupportable:
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But all this could not secure the Good Man from the malicious? and impudent Calumnies and Railing of such as were Enemies to Him, because they were so to Religion and the Publick. The most Heavenly Innocence is not Antidote sufficient against the venome of the Tongue;
But all this could not secure the Good Man from the malicious? and impudent Calumnies and Railing of such as were Enemies to Him, Because they were so to Religion and the Public. The most Heavenly Innocence is not Antidote sufficient against the venom of the Tongue;
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All the Zealous endeavours, I say, of our Learned Bishop against the Romanists, and his many Victories and Successes in that Cause, could not hinder, (as, doubtless, you remember,
All the Zealous endeavours, I say, of our Learned Bishop against the Romanists, and his many Victories and Successes in that Cause, could not hinder, (as, doubtless, you Remember,
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and not without much indignation, at the very thought of it) but that the Faction voted and reported this unwearied Champion of the English Church a very Papist. But it was at a time, indeed,
and not without much Indignation, At the very Thought of it) but that the Faction voted and reported this unwearied Champion of the English Church a very Papist. But it was At a time, indeed,
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And, accordingly, it was in such good company that the Bishop suffer'd: For almost all the Loyal Nobility, Clergy and Gentry fell under the same injurious imputation.
And, accordingly, it was in such good company that the Bishop suffered: For almost all the Loyal Nobilt, Clergy and Gentry fell under the same injurious imputation.
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But all that popular Madness and Malice did but serve to exercise and Illustrate new Graces in our Holy Prelate, and bring still further into the light the more hidden and undiscover'd Beauties of his soul.
But all that popular Madness and Malice did but serve to exercise and Illustrate new Graces in our Holy Prelate, and bring still further into the Light the more hidden and undiscovered Beauty's of his soul.
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By this means it did appear how smoothly and evenly He could go through or lie under good and evil report, and how perfectly He had learn'd from the Apostle both to labour and suffer reproach.
By this means it did appear how smoothly and evenly He could go through or lie under good and evil report, and how perfectly He had learned from the Apostle both to labour and suffer reproach.
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All their tumult and noise was not able to discompose the sweet calmness and serenity of his mind, which the inward testimony and applause of his own Conscience had made sure and perpetual to him.
All their tumult and noise was not able to discompose the sweet calmness and serenity of his mind, which the inward testimony and applause of his own Conscience had made sure and perpetual to him.
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The slanders and clamours of people against him could not rise higher and louder then his Wishes and Prayers for them. He bless'd as fast as they could curse: And when the rage of the Rabble began to swell high,
The slanders and clamours of people against him could not rise higher and Louder then his Wishes and Prayers for them. He blessed as fast as they could curse: And when the rage of the Rabble began to swell high,
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so well endure the galling of your Memories with sad Reflexions upon his Death. Elisha himself could not look on with Patience when Elijah was parted from him,
so well endure the galling of your Memories with sad Reflexions upon his Death. Elisha himself could not look on with Patience when Elijah was parted from him,
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Nor can you, I dare say, reflect upon the last Hours of your late Bishop's Life, tho' they were the last of his labours too, without troubled and sorrowfull hearts:
Nor can you, I Dare say, reflect upon the last Hours of your late Bishop's Life, though they were the last of his labours too, without troubled and sorrowful hearts:
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Recollect some, atleast, of the many Divine Precepts and Rules He has often, with so much Religious vehemence, deliver'd, explain'd and press'd upon you from this place;
Recollect Some, atleast, of the many Divine Precepts and Rules He has often, with so much Religious vehemence, Delivered, explained and pressed upon you from this place;
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as it will best express your esteem of him, by testifying your value of his Advice and your confidence in his Abilities and Integrity; So will it likewise speak your care and kindness for your selves.
as it will best express your esteem of him, by testifying your valve of his advice and your confidence in his Abilities and Integrity; So will it likewise speak your care and kindness for your selves.
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And then you will not fail to be made partakers of those inestimable Rewards of Glory and Immortality, which God hath laid up for them who diligently seek him; which that we may all endeavour faithfully and constantly, God of his infinite mercy grant;
And then you will not fail to be made partakers of those inestimable Rewards of Glory and Immortality, which God hath laid up for them who diligently seek him; which that we may all endeavour faithfully and constantly, God of his infinite mercy grant;
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