Two sermons the first preacht at Steeple-Aston in Oxfordshire at the funerall of Mr. Francis Croke of that place Aug. 2, 1672, the other at the funerall of Alexander Croke of Studley, Esq., buryed at Chilton in Buckinghamshire Octob. 24, 1672 / by Daniel Greenwood ...
To be also the voyce of a Cryer or a Trumpet to alarme and rouse them to a readiness, that being God would do this to them, they should prepare to meet the Lord by a thorough humiliation, hearty repentance,
To be also the voice of a Crier or a Trumpet to alarm and rouse them to a readiness, that being God would do this to them, they should prepare to meet the Lord by a thorough humiliation, hearty Repentance,
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and his word different entertainment from two sorts of Men. 1. some were stubborne and disobedient going on impenitently in their rebellion, adding Sin to Sin,
and his word different entertainment from two sorts of Men. 1. Some were stubborn and disobedient going on impenitently in their rebellion, adding since to since,
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notwithstanding all the menaces of the Prophet, like those Deut. 29. 19. That say they shall have peace though they walk after the imagination of their own Heart adding drunkennesse to thirst, so these secure desperate Jews slighting the threatnings of God by his Prophet cry in the verse before my Text, Come, I will fetch Wine,
notwithstanding all the menaces of the Prophet, like those Deuteronomy 29. 19. That say they shall have peace though they walk After the imagination of their own Heart adding Drunkenness to thirst, so these secure desperate jews slighting the threatenings of God by his Prophet cry in the verse before my Text, Come, I will fetch Wine,
and to morrow shall be as this Day and much more abundant, like Babylon that said Is. 47. 7, 8. &c. I shall be a Lady for ever so that they did not lay those things to Heart nor consider the latter end of it, like those Amos. 6. 1. That are at ease, put far from them the evill day,
and to morrow shall be as this Day and much more abundant, like Babylon that said Is. 47. 7, 8. etc. I shall be a Lady for ever so that they did not lay those things to Heart nor Consider the latter end of it, like those Amos. 6. 1. That Are At ease, put Far from them the evil day,
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But secondly there was another sort whose Hearts like Josiahs were tender, trembled at Gods word, were affraid of his Judgments, prepared their Hearts to seeke the Lord,
But secondly there was Another sort whose Hearts like Josiahs were tender, trembled At God's word, were afraid of his Judgments, prepared their Hearts to seek the Lord,
and Mourned in secret for common abominations ▪ who mended what they could & mourn'd for what they could not Now so it came to pass that while God was thus threatning these degenerate Jews by slow but secret paths making way for his wrath,
and Mourned in secret for Common abominations ▪ who mended what they could & mourned for what they could not Now so it Come to pass that while God was thus threatening these degenerate jews by slow but secret paths making Way for his wrath,
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Therefore the Prophet amidst dreadfull denunciations of Judgment against the maine Body of State, inserts some words of comfort to the sincere hearted who could not but lament to see but few good,
Therefore the Prophet amid dreadful denunciations of Judgement against the main Body of State, inserts Some words of Comfort to the sincere hearted who could not but lament to see but few good,
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And therefore in these two verses God by his Prophet tells the People. 1. How greatly he resents that neglect which his People met with, complaining that their Death was not regarded;
And Therefore in these two Verses God by his Prophet tells the People. 1. How greatly he resents that neglect which his People met with, complaining that their Death was not regarded;
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nor their losse valued as it ought. 2. Tells them what gracious end he had in cutting the thread of their temporall Lives, which was to deliver them from the evill to come. 3. What care God had of them after this life,
nor their loss valued as it ought. 2. Tells them what gracious end he had in cutting the thread of their temporal Lives, which was to deliver them from the evil to come. 3. What care God had of them After this life,
They enter into peace &c. These afford us sundry points of Instruction. 1. That God would have the Death of his Servants minded and layd to Heart. 2. God sometimes in much Mercy takes away his Children by Death from the evill to come. 3. That the Death of the Righteous is the beginning and inlett of their happiness.
They enter into peace etc. These afford us sundry points of Instruction. 1. That God would have the Death of his Servants minded and laid to Heart. 2. God sometime in much Mercy Takes away his Children by Death from the evil to come. 3. That the Death of the Righteous is the beginning and inlett of their happiness.
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and accordingly, exact their owne of every one without difference or distinction, when it is weighed in Gods balance will be found Summa injuria, extreme wrong:
and accordingly, exact their own of every one without difference or distinction, when it is weighed in God's balance will be found Summa injuria, extreme wrong:
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how dwells the Love of God in him? 1. Jo. 3. 17. He hath shew'd thee, O Man, what is good and what the Lord requires of thee, that thou do Justice, Love Mercy,
how dwells the Love of God in him? 1. John 3. 17. He hath showed thee, Oh Man, what is good and what the Lord requires of thee, that thou do justice, Love Mercy,
and walk humbly with thy God. Mic. 6. 8. Pure Religion before God and the Father is this to visit the Fatherlesse and Widdow in their affliction &c. Ja. 1. 27. This righteous, this mercifull Man is said to perish, to be taken away:
and walk humbly with thy God. Mic. 6. 8. Pure Religion before God and the Father is this to visit the Fatherless and Widow in their affliction etc. Ja. 1. 27. This righteous, this merciful Man is said to perish, to be taken away:
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Jo. 3. 16. and the Son hath layd downe his life to seek and save that which was lost, and hath past his word, that his sheep who heare his voyce and follow him shall not perish Jo. 10. 28. But the meaning is, they are took away by a temporal Death,
John 3. 16. and the Son hath laid down his life to seek and save that which was lost, and hath passed his word, that his sheep who hear his voice and follow him shall not perish John 10. 28. But the meaning is, they Are took away by a temporal Death,
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The Death of all Men in generall although it be a common thing, and meets us every day yet o•ght not to be past over with a transient and regardlesse eye.
The Death of all Men in general although it be a Common thing, and meets us every day yet o•ght not to be passed over with a Transient and regardless eye.
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When therefore God shall gleane out of this remnant and take away at the head of this flock, it's time to bethink our selves what God is doing and say with the Psalmist Ps: 12. 1. Help Lord for the godly Man ceaseth &c. 2. Because of that Heavenly relation that is between all Christians, and that Spiritual sympathy and fellow-feeling that ought to be between them.
When Therefore God shall glean out of this remnant and take away At the head of this flock, it's time to bethink our selves what God is doing and say with the Psalmist Ps: 12. 1. Help Lord for the godly Man ceases etc. 2. Because of that Heavenly Relation that is between all Christians, and that Spiritual Sympathy and fellow-feeling that ought to be between them.
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It is true, death doth not cut of a Christian either from Christ the Head, or from his mystical Body, these relations hold when all natural, and civil ones cease;
It is true, death does not Cut of a Christian either from christ the Head, or from his mystical Body, these relations hold when all natural, and civil ones cease;
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Jo. 11. 36. This made the Saints and Widdowes to weep so vehemently at the Death of Tabitha, hereby testifing to Peter, the Church and all the world how high an esteeme they had of her goodness.
John 11. 36. This made the Saints and Widow's to weep so vehemently At the Death of Tabitha, hereby testifing to Peter, the Church and all the world how high an esteem they had of her Goodness.
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by example, by advice, by their prayers, and their very presence. 1. By example, being Cittyes set on an Hill, Candles on a Candlestick to direct and enlighten others.
by Exampl, by Advice, by their Prayers, and their very presence. 1. By Exampl, being Cities Set on an Hill, Candles on a Candlestick to Direct and enlighten Others.
Their lights so shining before Men that others seeing their good works both Glorify God and edify and encourage one another in Holinesse and obedience.
Their lights so shining before Men that Others seeing their good works both glorify God and edify and encourage one Another in Holiness and Obedience.
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and bid's Timothy be an example to the Believers in word, in conversation, in charity, in faith, in purity 1 Tim: 4. 12. The forwardness of the Thessalonians being exemplary to all the Believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 1 Thes. 1. 7. and their zeal of the Corinthians provoked many 2 Cor. 9. 2. Pauls constancy made many bold to speake the word of God without feare Phil. 1. 14. II. Profitable by the advice:
and bid's Timothy be an Exampl to the Believers in word, in Conversation, in charity, in faith, in purity 1 Tim: 4. 12. The forwardness of the Thessalonians being exemplary to all the Believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 1 Thebes 1. 7. and their zeal of the Corinthians provoked many 2 Cor. 9. 2. Paul's constancy made many bold to speak the word of God without Fear Philip 1. 14. II Profitable by the Advice:
whether it be by directing Men in the way wherein they should go, comforting them under afflictions and temtations by the consolations wherewith they have been comforted of the Lord;
whither it be by directing Men in the Way wherein they should go, comforting them under afflictions and temptations by the consolations wherewith they have been comforted of the Lord;
Oyntment and perfume rejoice the heart so doth the sweetness of a Man's Friend by hearty counsel Prov. 27. 9. to this purpose sound those frequent Proverbs of the Wise Man. Prov: 10. 21. The lips of the righteous •eed many.
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart so does the sweetness of a Man's Friend by hearty counsel Curae 27. 9. to this purpose found those frequent Proverbs of the Wise Man. Curae: 10. 21. The lips of the righteous •eed many.
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Where a good Man by reason of the readines and ability that is in him to give good Counsel is compard to a good Housekeeper that keeps free and open hospitality for all comers:
Where a good Man by reason of the readiness and ability that is in him to give good Counsel is compared to a good Housekeeper that keeps free and open hospitality for all comers:
Prov: 15. 7. The lips of the wise scatter or disperse knowledge. Where the good Man is compard to a Husband-Man or a Sower scattering his Seed upon the Land;
Curae: 15. 7. The lips of the wise scatter or disperse knowledge. Where the good Man is compared to a Husband-Man or a Sour scattering his Seed upon the Land;
and supplyes us at the next Harvest. 3. Profitable by their prayers, in which respect they are said to stand in the gap and to stop the processe of Divine displeasure.
and supplies us At the next Harvest. 3. Profitable by their Prayers, in which respect they Are said to stand in the gap and to stop the process of Divine displeasure.
Such an usefull Man was Mases to the People of Israel Ps. 106. 23. Therefore be said he would destroy them had not Moses his chosen stood in the breach, to turne away his Wrath, least he should destroy them.
Such an useful Man was Mases to the People of Israel Ps. 106. 23. Therefore be said he would destroy them had not Moses his chosen stood in the breach, to turn away his Wrath, lest he should destroy them.
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In which respect they are call'd the Chariots of Israel and the horsemen thereof: prevailing more with God for the preservation and defence of his People by their prayers,
In which respect they Are called the Chariots of Israel and the horsemen thereof: prevailing more with God for the preservation and defence of his People by their Prayers,
The prayers of good Men have a kind of power, as it were to bind the Hands of the Almighty and stop his vengeance when he hath conceived just displeasure against a place or People.
The Prayers of good Men have a kind of power, as it were to bind the Hands of the Almighty and stop his vengeance when he hath conceived just displeasure against a place or People.
the effectual fervent prayer of a Righteous Man availeth much Ja ▪ 5. 16. Lastly in all these respects their very presence is a blessing to the Place, Town, Family and Age wherein they are.
the effectual fervent prayer of a Righteous Man availeth much Ja ▪ 5. 16. Lastly in all these respects their very presence is a blessing to the Place, Town, Family and Age wherein they Are.
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From the time that Potiphar made Jos•ph Overseer of his House Gen. 89. 5. The Lord blessed the House of the Aegyptian for Josephs sake, and the blessing of the Lord was upon all that he had in the House and the Field.
From the time that Potiphar made Jos•ph Overseer of his House Gen. 89. 5. The Lord blessed the House of the Egyptian for Josephs sake, and the blessing of the Lord was upon all that he had in the House and the Field.
Rahab was a righteous Person, for she beleeved Heb. 11. 31. and a mercifull person for she saved the Spyes from the fury of the Men of Jericho, and this Righteous, this merciful Person preserved not her self only,
Rahab was a righteous Person, for she believed Hebrew 11. 31. and a merciful person for she saved the Spies from the fury of the Men of Jericho, and this Righteous, this merciful Person preserved not her self only,
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The rude Souldiers and Mariners were saved in a Shipwrack because Paul was in the company the Lord (sayes the Angel) hath given thee all them that saile with thee;
The rude Soldiers and Mariners were saved in a Shipwreck Because Paul was in the company the Lord (Says the Angel) hath given thee all them that sail with thee;
and finally the presence of Gods Children, which God hath such respect to, that for their sak•s he blesseth the places and communities wherein they dwell? Surely this should make us lay to heart,
and finally the presence of God's Children, which God hath such respect to, that for their sak•s he Blesses the places and communities wherein they dwell? Surely this should make us lay to heart,
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When useful men of any kind in Church or State are removed its like the breaking down of banks, commonly followed with an inundation of trouble and miseries.
When useful men of any kind in Church or State Are removed its like the breaking down of banks, commonly followed with an inundation of trouble and misery's.
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Is. 3. 2. &c. I will take away the mighty man, the Judge, the Prophet, the Prudent, the Ancient &c. and the People shall be opprest &c. Righteous men are in their spheres and places such useful persons,
Is. 3. 2. etc. I will take away the mighty man, the Judge, the Prophet, the Prudent, the Ancient etc. and the People shall be oppressed etc. Righteous men Are in their spheres and places such useful Persons,
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The Death of good Josiah caus'd a grievous mourning in Judah: in so much as it grew to a proverb, the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon. Zech. 12. 11 ▪ Why because they foresaw that when he was gone, wickedness grew bold and irresistible,
The Death of good Josiah caused a grievous mourning in Judah: in so much as it grew to a proverb, the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddo. Zechariah 12. 11 ▪ Why Because they foresaw that when he was gone, wickedness grew bold and irresistible,
nor consider the operation of his Hand, who take no notice what desolations God makes on the Earth, what breachcs in particular places and families, that regard not the afflictions of Joseph, nor the Death of him that Dyeth.
nor Consider the operation of his Hand, who take no notice what desolations God makes on the Earth, what breachcs in particular places and families, that regard not the afflictions of Joseph, nor the Death of him that Dies.
Where are your natural affections, where are your Bowels of Spiritual Love and compassion sympathetically feeling a common losse and bearing one anothers burdens? Nay where are your eyes and understandings to enquire and discern the reason hereof:
Where Are your natural affections, where Are your Bowels of Spiritual Love and compassion sympathetically feeling a Common loss and bearing one another's burdens? Nay where Are your eyes and understandings to inquire and discern the reason hereof:
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So as for the time to come they shall neither offend, nor be offended; shall neither commit evill, nor be capable of the impression of any evill from without.
So as for the time to come they shall neither offend, nor be offended; shall neither commit evil, nor be capable of the impression of any evil from without.
Among the many wayes of mercy that God hath to secure his People from general evills, this is one to call them forth to himselfe, to hide them in the grave, where malice and wrong can do them no further mischiefe.
Among the many ways of mercy that God hath to secure his People from general evils, this is one to call them forth to himself, to hide them in the grave, where malice and wrong can do them no further mischief.
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Hide thy selfe for a littel moment till the Indignation be overpast, And what if one sort of these Chambers be the Chambers of a natural Death and these doores be the sides of the pit,
Hide thy self for a little moment till the Indignation be overpast, And what if one sort of these Chambers be the Chambers of a natural Death and these doors be the sides of the pit,
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behold I will gather thee to thy Fathers, and thou shalt be gatherd to thy Grave in peace and thine Eyes shall not see all the evill that I will do unto this Place.
behold I will gather thee to thy Father's, and thou shalt be gathered to thy Grave in peace and thine Eyes shall not see all the evil that I will do unto this Place.
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Thus it is observed that Methuselah and Lamech & probably many more of the good Parriarchs were gathered 10 their Grave, the Yeare before the Flood Luther Dyed a little before the commotion and sad desolations that were made by the Boores in Germany;
Thus it is observed that Methuselah and Lamech & probably many more of the good Parriarchs were gathered 10 their Grave, the Year before the Flood Luther Died a little before the commotion and sad desolations that were made by the Boors in Germany;
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and Saint Austin Dyed while his City was Besieged by the Barbarous and Pagan Vandals ▪ and good Paraeus but a few Dayes before the taking and sacking of Heidelberge, by the little lesse barbarous and Bloudy Spaniards and Imperialists.
and Saint Austin Died while his city was Besieged by the Barbarous and Pagan Vandals ▪ and good Pareus but a few Days before the taking and sacking of Heidelberg, by the little less barbarous and Bloody Spanish and Imperialists.
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When Saul called the Kenites from among the Amalekites it was a forerunner of a Warre with Amalck. 1 Sam: 15. 16. When God calls his Servants and friends out of a place, let them that are left consider their wayes & amend their lives.
When Saul called the Kenites from among the Amalekites it was a forerunner of a War with Amalek. 1 Sam: 15. 16. When God calls his Servants and Friends out of a place, let them that Are left Consider their ways & amend their lives.
and the juice, whats the rest but dry Wood, fit onely to be bundled up and burnt? Learne we then to turne our natural passions into Christian affections;
and the juice, whats the rest but dry Wood, fit only to be bundled up and burned? Learn we then to turn our natural passion into Christian affections;
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yea better is he then both they who hath not yet been, who hath not seen the evil that is under the Sun. When a great company of people followed our Saviour to his crucifixion,
yea better is he then both they who hath not yet been, who hath not seen the evil that is under the Sun. When a great company of people followed our Saviour to his crucifixion,
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and preventing the further progresse of Gods Judgments When Moses had took a full prospect of that grievous mortality that was in his time in the Camp of Israel, and had had sad reflexions upon it, he concludes-all with prayers fi•t for our imitation in such a time as this, that the living might lay it to heart,
and preventing the further progress of God's Judgments When Moses had took a full prospect of that grievous mortality that was in his time in the Camp of Israel, and had had sad reflexions upon it, he concludes-all with Prayers fi•t for our imitation in such a time as this, that the living might lay it to heart,
make us glad according to the dayes wherein thou hast afflicted us &c. so David Ps. 39. Contemplating the shortness and uncertainty of humane life improves that consideration into such petitions as these.
make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us etc. so David Ps. 39. Contemplating the shortness and uncertainty of humane life improves that consideration into such petitions as these.
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This is assured us by a double expression in the Text. 1. He shall enter into peace, that is the Righteous Man departs here with inward peace in his Soul and Conscience.
This is assured us by a double expression in the Text. 1. He shall enter into peace, that is the Righteous Man departs Here with inward peace in his Soul and Conscience.
Both phrases put together import the felicity both of Soul and Body, perfect peace and satisfaction of mind, with an undisturb'd rest and ease of Body, whereby the whole man being freed from Sin and all the evill effects of it, Ghostly and Bodily, is admitted to see God,
Both phrases put together import the felicity both of Soul and Body, perfect peace and satisfaction of mind, with an undisturbed rest and ease of Body, whereby the Whole man being freed from since and all the evil effects of it, Ghostly and Bodily, is admitted to see God,
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For, besides the unprofitableness of this griefe, neither benefiting, nor recalling those that are deceased; (which consideration put a stop to Davids mourning for his Child 2 Sam: 12. 22. for he sayd, while the Child was yet alive, I fasted and Wept,
For, beside the unprofitableness of this grief, neither benefiting, nor recalling those that Are deceased; (which consideration put a stop to Davids mourning for his Child 2 Sam: 12. 22. for he said, while the Child was yet alive, I fasted and Wept,
But at Death he enters into peace, he rests in his Bed. Who ever grieved to see his friend take his natural rest quietly? Who was ever discontented with an happy peace after a troublesome & a tedious War;
But At Death he enters into peace, he rests in his Bed Who ever grieved to see his friend take his natural rest quietly? Who was ever discontented with an happy peace After a troublesome & a tedious War;
and then consider againe, can we be sorry that these troubles are at an end, that these cares are off, that these tears are wiped from their eyes, that their prayers are heard,
and then Consider again, can we be sorry that these Troubles Are At an end, that these Cares Are off, that these tears Are wiped from their eyes, that their Prayers Are herd,
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nay we have him, for to God all are alive, and who ever is returned to the Lord, is yet accompted of the Family, that is, still a member of the Body of Christ,
nay we have him, for to God all Are alive, and who ever is returned to the Lord, is yet accounted of the Family, that is, still a member of the Body of christ,
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2. This should reach us to give all diligence to be of the number of these Blessed ones, that when we Dye we may enter into peace, we may rest in our Beds:
2. This should reach us to give all diligence to be of the number of these Blessed ones, that when we Die we may enter into peace, we may rest in our Beds:
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yet at the day of Accompt we must all appeare before the Judgment seat of Christ 2 Cor: 5. 10. And every one of us shall give Account of himself to God Rom: 14. 12. Every one must stand on his own bottome and be judged by what he hath personally done in the flesh, good or evill.
yet At the day of Account we must all appear before the Judgement seat of christ 2 Cor: 5. 10. And every one of us shall give Account of himself to God Rom: 14. 12. Every one must stand on his own bottom and be judged by what he hath personally done in the Flesh, good or evil.
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and that you may see that what is commanded is practicable, the occasion gives you a pattern of an upright Man. I meane the example of our dear Brother departed.
and that you may see that what is commanded is practicable, the occasion gives you a pattern of an upright Man. I mean the Exampl of our dear Brother departed.
You perfectly knew his conversation and manner of Life almost from his Youth upward; and though he be Dead his good name Lives, and his example speakes.
You perfectly knew his Conversation and manner of Life almost from his Youth upward; and though he be Dead his good name Lives, and his Exampl speaks.
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He was like Timothy, well acquainted with the Scriptures from a Child, and having in his youth been train'd up by his pious Ancestors in the way wherein he should go,
He was like Timothy, well acquainted with the Scriptures from a Child, and having in his youth been trained up by his pious Ancestors in the Way wherein he should go,
One that minded the one thing necessary, sought the Kingdome of God, and his righteousnisse in the first place and slighted all things in comparison of these.
One that minded the one thing necessary, sought the Kingdom of God, and his righteousnisse in the First place and slighted all things in comparison of these.
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II Cor. 6, 7, 8. Therefore we are allwaies confident, knowing that whilst we are at home in the Body we are absent from the Lord (for we walk by faith not by sight) We are confident I say and willing rather to be absent from the Body,
II Cor. 6, 7, 8. Therefore we Are always confident, knowing that while we Are At home in the Body we Are absent from the Lord (for we walk by faith not by sighed) We Are confident I say and willing rather to be absent from the Body,
THAT there neither is nor ever was in the World a person so every way blameless and circumspect in his way and Carriage, whom envy and ill will will not bite and traduce;
THAT there neither is nor ever was in the World a person so every Way blameless and circumspect in his Way and Carriage, whom envy and ill will will not bite and traduce;
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No action so sincerely meant, so candidly perform'd but was lyable to the calumnies and ill constructions of open Enemies or false Brethren, appears by the example of the great Apostle St. Paul. Who during his Judaism was as to the Righteousness that is in the Law blameless;
No actium so sincerely meant, so candidly performed but was liable to the calumnies and ill constructions of open Enemies or false Brothers, appears by the Exampl of the great Apostle Saint Paul. Who during his Judaism was as to the Righteousness that is in the Law blameless;
and when he became a Christian and was called to be an Apostle he walked with a right foot according to the truth of the Gospell, herein exercising himself to keep a Conscience void of offence towards God and all Men;
and when he became a Christian and was called to be an Apostle he walked with a right foot according to the truth of the Gospel, herein exercising himself to keep a Conscience void of offence towards God and all Men;
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yet could he not escape the malitious Calumneys of the false Apostles, who, what ever he said or did, were ready to carpe and reprehend, to take by the wrong handle,
yet could he not escape the malicious Calumneys of the false Apostles, who, what ever he said or did, were ready to carp and reprehend, to take by the wrong handle,
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This the Apostle wipes off in this Epistle Ch. 1. 8. He had in the same former Epistle given order to the Church to deliver up the obstinate, Incestuous person to Sathan.
This the Apostle wipes off in this Epistle Christ 1. 8. He had in the same former Epistle given order to the Church to deliver up the obstinate, Incestuous person to Sathan.
Ch 4 &c. After this he falls into a large commendation of his Ministry, and repeats the arguments that carryed him through all the difficulties of it,
Changed 4 etc. After this he falls into a large commendation of his Ministry, and repeats the Arguments that carried him through all the difficulties of it,
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and by which he was encouraged against all persecutions and sufferings, yea though it should be to martyrdome it selfe for Christs and the Gospells sake:
and by which he was encouraged against all persecutions and sufferings, yea though it should be to martyrdom it self for Christ and the Gospels sake:
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but at the things which are not seen &c. Upon this he professeth the full assurance of his hope concerning the future happy estate of himself and all good men.
but At the things which Are not seen etc. Upon this he Professes the full assurance of his hope Concerning the future happy estate of himself and all good men.
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Ch. 5. 1. We know that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building of God &c. And upon the certainty of this Faith and Hope professeth his earnest desire to enjoy what he so assuredly looked for. v. 2. In this we groan earnestly desiring to he clothed upon.
Christ 5. 1. We know that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building of God etc. And upon the certainty of this Faith and Hope Professes his earnest desire to enjoy what he so assuredly looked for. v. 2. In this we groan earnestly desiring to he clothed upon.
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the condition of good men after this Life, which he calls being absent from the Body and present with the Lord before their condition here on Earth, which he calls being present with the Body and absent from the Lord.
the condition of good men After this Life, which he calls being absent from the Body and present with the Lord before their condition Here on Earth, which he calls being present with the Body and absent from the Lord.
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There is an elegant Paronomasia in the Originall, which our translation can scarce reach, and more matter in the words then the time will give us leave to discursse.
There is an elegant Paronomasia in the Original, which our Translation can scarce reach, and more matter in the words then the time will give us leave to discursse.
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These 4. propositions will swallow up the substance of them. 1. That the best of Men here on Earth Live by Faith, not by sight. 2. To be here at home in the Body is to be absent from the Lord. 3. To be absent from the Body is to be present with the Lord. 4 Holy men have attain'd,
These 4. propositions will swallow up the substance of them. 1. That the best of Men Here on Earth Live by Faith, not by sighed. 2. To be Here At home in the Body is to be absent from the Lord. 3. To be absent from the Body is to be present with the Lord. 4 Holy men have attained,
the Eye of sense sees only grosse and materiall things placed in a due distance, through a fit medium &c. but faith is the evidence of things not seen.
the Eye of sense sees only gross and material things placed in a due distance, through a fit medium etc. but faith is the evidence of things not seen.
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in whom though we see him not, yet believing, we rejoyce with joy unspeakable and full of Glory. 1 Pet: 1. 8. 2. Sight extends only to present things, faith to future:
in whom though we see him not, yet believing, we rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of Glory. 1 Pet: 1. 8. 2. Sighed extends only to present things, faith to future:
2 Cor: 4. 18. If then a Christians life be a life of hope, not of enjoyment, of faith not of sense, it confutes on the one hand the fond imagination of conceited Perfectionists, on the other the brutish sensuality of worldlings and Epicures.
2 Cor: 4. 18. If then a Christians life be a life of hope, not of enjoyment, of faith not of sense, it confutes on the one hand the found imagination of conceited Perfectionists, on the other the brutish sensuality of worldlings and Epicureans.
no ordinances, no meanes of grace, they are full, they have attain'd, they are in Heaven allready &c. what shall we say to these Men but what the Apostle sayes to the Galatians. CH: 3. 1. Oh foolish Galatians who hath bewitched you? and certainely if there were not a certaine witchcraft and sorcery in heresy and fond opinions:
no ordinances, no means of grace, they Are full, they have attained, they Are in Heaven already etc. what shall we say to these Men but what the Apostle Says to the Galatians. CHANGED: 3. 1. O foolish Galatians who hath bewitched you? and Certainly if there were not a certain witchcraft and sorcery in heresy and found opinions:
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Have ye seene Men in Bedlam strangely enjoying themselves in their imaginary felicityes? just such are these, Confuted by the whole tenour of Scripture,
Have you seen Men in Bedlam strangely enjoying themselves in their imaginary felicities? just such Are these, Confuted by the Whole tenor of Scripture,
and we Prophecy in part, &c. The Apostle Paul himselfe thought not himselfe perfect, nor to have already attaind. Phil. 3 ▪ 13. 2. Others live a life as much below, as these pretend to live above the Life of faith.
and we Prophecy in part, etc. The Apostle Paul himself Thought not himself perfect, nor to have already attained. Philip 3 ▪ 13. 2. Others live a life as much below, as these pretend to live above the Life of faith.
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homines in ventrem proni & libidinum mancipia as the Historian speakes, or as the Apostle better. Their belly is their God; they glory in their shame; they minde earthly things. Phil:
homines in ventrem proni & libidinum mancipia as the Historian speaks, or as the Apostle better. Their belly is their God; they glory in their shame; they mind earthly things. Philip:
If I make my Bed in Hell, be hold thou art there &c. Act. 17. 27. He is not far from any of us &c. 2 His providential presence, whereby he is in every busines,
If I make my Bed in Hell, be hold thou art there etc. Act. 17. 27. He is not Far from any of us etc. 2 His providential presence, whereby he is in every business,
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God vouchsafeth to Moses to see his back parts, but (saith he Exod. 33. 20.) no Man can see my face and Live, as if be should say, this sinfull and fraile State of Mortality is not capable of,
God vouchsafeth to Moses to see his back parts, but (Says he Exod 33. 20.) no Man can see my face and Live, as if be should say, this sinful and frail State of Mortality is not capable of,
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Toward this the Apostle having not yet attain'd, did breath and strive Phil. 3. 12. I follow after if I may apprehend that for which I am apprehended of Christ.
Towards this the Apostle having not yet attained, did breath and strive Philip 3. 12. I follow After if I may apprehend that for which I am apprehended of christ.
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but we know that when be shall appear, we shall be like him for we shall see him as he is. 1 Joh: 3. 2. 1. Then if this be the state of the Godly in this Life, to be absent from the Lord, what's the condition of wick•d Men? and where shall the ungodly and Sinners appear? they are at a much greater distance, from God:
but we know that when be shall appear, we shall be like him for we shall see him as he is. 1 John: 3. 2. 1. Then if this be the state of the Godly in this Life, to be absent from the Lord, what's the condition of wick•d Men? and where shall the ungodly and Sinners appear? they Are At a much greater distance, from God:
and hereafter shall be punisht with everlasting perdition from his presence and glory of his power. 2 Thes: 1. 9. 2. See what little reason good Men have to be fond of this State of mortality wherein they are absent from the Lord.
and hereafter shall be punished with everlasting perdition from his presence and glory of his power. 2 These: 1. 9. 2. See what little reason good Men have to be found of this State of mortality wherein they Are absent from the Lord.
a fraile and weak carcase subject to a thousand casualties and infirmities, and which is worst of all, inseperably link't to a Body of Sin and Death, which made the Apostle cry our, wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me &c. Rom: 7. 24. Againe as hee's present with the Body,
a frail and weak carcase Subject to a thousand casualties and infirmities, and which is worst of all, inseparably linked to a Body of since and Death, which made the Apostle cry our, wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me etc. Rom: 7. 24. Again as he's present with the Body,
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for the Living God, when shall I come and appear before God. and conclude with St. Paul, I desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is farre better. Phil. 1. 23. 3. Proposition.
for the Living God, when shall I come and appear before God. and conclude with Saint Paul, I desire to depart, and to be with christ; which is Far better. Philip 1. 23. 3. Proposition.
from henceforth, (NONLATINALPHABET) from the moment of their Death and dissolution they rest from their labours &c. The sense and substance of all which places I can not give you better then in the very words of our Church in her office for the Burial of the Dead.
from henceforth, () from the moment of their Death and dissolution they rest from their labours etc. The sense and substance of all which places I can not give you better then in the very words of our Church in her office for the Burial of the Dead.
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4. Proposition ▪ Holy Men have attaind, & may attaine to this high and excellent pitch to be willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
4. Proposition ▪ Holy Men have attained, & may attain to this high and excellent pitch to be willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
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The Apostle speakes here of more then his single selfe. We in the plural Number: and he sayes it not once, and in a passion but deliberately, once and againe.
The Apostle speaks Here of more then his single self. We in the plural Number: and he Says it not once, and in a passion but deliberately, once and again.
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thats by departing hence, by putting off this Earthly Tabernacle, by being absent from the Body. 3. The judgment he passeth upon a comparison of the two estates of Life and Death:
thats by departing hence, by putting off this Earthly Tabernacle, by being absent from the Body. 3. The judgement he passes upon a comparison of the two estates of Life and Death:
this later is NONLATINALPHABET, much, very much, farre, and exceeding better, and more desirable. So that he is not onely willing to submit to the common necessity of dying, but is desirous to Dye.
this later is, much, very much, Far, and exceeding better, and more desirable. So that he is not only willing to submit to the Common necessity of dying, but is desirous to Die.
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And if you ask by what meanes and degrees he attained, and consequently we may attaine to this willingnes, the context will give you the grounds of his choyce and will teach us how we may arrive at the same pitch.
And if you ask by what means and Degrees he attained, and consequently we may attain to this willingness, the context will give you the grounds of his choice and will teach us how we may arrive At the same pitch.
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Againe the body is call'd a tent or Tabernacle, suddenly clapt up, and as easily took downe againe, a moveable habitation fit for a sojourners and pilgrims state.
Again the body is called a tent or Tabernacle, suddenly clapped up, and as Easily took down again, a movable habitation fit for a sojourners and pilgrim's state.
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to leave a certaine and present enjoyment of this Worlds good things upon the proposal of a future blisse, which the one believes not that there is any such thing, the other cannot upon any comfortable grounds conclude that he shall have any part in it.
to leave a certain and present enjoyment of this World's good things upon the proposal of a future bliss, which the one believes not that there is any such thing, the other cannot upon any comfortable grounds conclude that he shall have any part in it.
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Animul• nudula, blandula &c. quae nunc descendis in loca? ah sweet naked Soule into what dark uncouth and dismal places art thou now a going? But on the contrary a Christians desire of dissolution proceeds from an evidence of his interest in Christ, assurance of the remission of Sins,
Animul• nudula, blandula etc. Quae nunc descendis in loca? ah sweet naked Soul into what dark uncouth and dismal places art thou now a going? But on the contrary a Christians desire of dissolution proceeds from an evidence of his Interest in christ, assurance of the remission of Sins,
It's God that hath brought us to this purpose, resolution and choyce, that we had rather be absent from the Body &c. the frame of Spirit is beyond the attainment of nature,
It's God that hath brought us to this purpose, resolution and choice, that we had rather be absent from the Body etc. the frame of Spirit is beyond the attainment of nature,
and proceeds from higher then humane principles. Others understand it thus. He that hath wrought us fitted and framed us for this State of happiness NONLATINALPHABET.
and proceeds from higher then humane principles. Others understand it thus. He that hath wrought us fitted and framed us for this State of happiness.
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or Goldsmiths scouring and burnishing their Metall, for look as in the building in the Temple at Hierusalem the Wood and Stones were framed and fitted in the Mountaines, that no Axe or Hammer might be heard in the Temple,
or Goldsmiths scouring and burnishing their Metal, for look as in the building in the Temple At Jerusalem the Wood and Stones were framed and fitted in the Mountains, that no Axe or Hammer might be herd in the Temple,
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Exercis'd, Educated, and train'd up we are in these inferiour Schooles of grace; the degrees, and dignities are confer'd in the generall Convocation and Consistory of glory.
Exercised, Educated, and trained up we Are in these inferior Schools of grace; the Degrees, and dignities Are conferred in the general Convocation and Consistory of glory.
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The Apostle Col: 1. 12. thankes the Father that hath made us fitt, or meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in light, not that hath put us into a condition to merit Heaven,
The Apostle Col: 1. 12. thanks the Father that hath made us fit, or meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in Light, not that hath put us into a condition to merit Heaven,
Which happy thing and alteration who so ever finds truly, though but weakly, wrought in him, he longs to be in possession of that which God of his mercy in Christ hath in some degree fitted and prepared him for.
Which happy thing and alteration who so ever finds truly, though but weakly, wrought in him, he longs to be in possession of that which God of his mercy in christ hath in Some degree fitted and prepared him for.
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the sure earnests of better enjoyments in the time to come. 1 Pet: 1. 8. Now as the sight of the glory of Christ in his transfiguration made the Disciples loath to foregoe that pleasant rapture.
the sure earnests of better enjoyments in the time to come. 1 Pet: 1. 8. Now as the sighed of the glory of christ in his transfiguration made the Disciples loath to forego that pleasant rapture.
17. 4. so such fore-tasts of the Divine Love, and praesentiments of the happiness of a future state as, no doubt, the Apostles and holy Men sometimes had, makes them long for the full enjoyment,
17. 4. so such foretastes of the Divine Love, and praesentiments of the happiness of a future state as, no doubt, the Apostles and holy Men sometime had, makes them long for the full enjoyment,
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take these Cautions. 1. What hath been said is not to be taken as if none were to be accounted or might account themselves good Christians who find not in themselves such a perfect and a constant willingness to Dye.
take these Cautions. 1. What hath been said is not to be taken as if none were to be accounted or might account themselves good Christians who find not in themselves such a perfect and a constant willingness to Die.
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This character is for strong, grown, and experienc'• Christians, and that not alwaies, but at some seasons, such as have strong apprehensions of the glory of the other World,
This character is for strong, grown, and experienc'• Christians, and that not always, but At Some seasons, such as have strong apprehensions of the glory of the other World,
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others may be weaker and yet true Christians too ▪ they are pronounced blessed that hunger after Righteousness, as well as they that long and thirst for glory. 2. Nor must it be so taken as if even strong Christians were without a naturall abhorrence of Death,
Others may be Weaker and yet true Christians too ▪ they Are pronounced blessed that hunger After Righteousness, as well as they that long and thirst for glory. 2. Nor must it be so taken as if even strong Christians were without a natural abhorrence of Death,
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if Gods will were so, and if they could have arrived at what they aimed at and looked for, without passing through the jawes thereof, v. 4. not that we would be uncloathed,
if God's will were so, and if they could have arrived At what they aimed At and looked for, without passing through the Jaws thereof, v. 4. not that we would be Unclothed,
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but cloathed upon &c. Our blessed Saviour did by this Testifie the truth of his humane nature, in that he was affraid of Death, Father if it be possible let this Cuppe pass from me.
but clothed upon etc. Our blessed Saviour did by this Testify the truth of his humane nature, in that he was afraid of Death, Father if it be possible let this Cup pass from me.
God hath sett his Children in this World as souldiers on their guard, not to runne away at their pleasure but to wait till they are releast and called off.
God hath Set his Children in this World as Soldiers on their guard, not to run away At their pleasure but to wait till they Are released and called off.
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We may depart asking Gods leave. Lord now lettest thou thy Servant depart Lu: 2. 29. but must be willing to stay his leizure, and expect his dismission.
We may depart asking God's leave. Lord now Lettest thou thy Servant depart Lu: 2. 29. but must be willing to stay his leizure, and expect his dismission.
Phil. 1. 24. Neverthelesse to abide in the flesh is more needfull for you, and having this confidence I know I shall abide &c. However Christ shall be magnified in my Body,
Philip 1. 24. Nevertheless to abide in the Flesh is more needful for you, and having this confidence I know I shall abide etc. However christ shall be magnified in my Body,
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whether it be by Life or by Death for to me to Live is Christ, to Dye is gaine v. 20, 21. From what hath been said, gather we courage to encounter Death,
whither it be by Life or by Death for to me to Live is christ, to Die is gain v. 20, 21. From what hath been said, gather we courage to encounter Death,
and to look the King of terrour in the face which is so farre from being now a terrour to the Children of God, that it's become the object of their desires and wishes.
and to look the King of terror in the face which is so Far from being now a terror to the Children of God, that it's become the Object of their Desires and wishes.
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I meane Death which is an enemy to nature, and the wages of Sin is by the power of Christ, turn'd to a friend and a Servant of all the heires of salvation:
I mean Death which is an enemy to nature, and the wages of since is by the power of christ, turned to a friend and a Servant of all the Heirs of salvation:
A few Months have put a period to the Mortal lives of two good Brothers, not more united by the bonds of nature then by those of Grace and brotherly affection.
A few Months have put a Period to the Mortal lives of two good Brother's, not more united by the bonds of nature then by those of Grace and brotherly affection.
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for mutual correspondence of affection one towards another, and for candour and integrity of conversation towards all Men will scarse be paralleld in this,
for mutual correspondence of affection one towards Another, and for candour and integrity of Conversation towards all Men will scarce be paralleled in this,
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As for this worthy Gentleman whose funeral hath brought us together I need say little, being I speak to an auditory that have knowne him much longer and better then my selfe.
As for this worthy Gentleman whose funeral hath brought us together I need say little, being I speak to an auditory that have known him much longer and better then my self.
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tender of dishonouring his God, or injuring his Neighbour, providing things honest in the sight of all Men, studying to give no just cause of offence to great or small.
tender of Dishonoring his God, or injuring his Neighbour, providing things honest in the sighed of all Men, studying to give no just cause of offence to great or small.
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Of so well ballanc't a soul and a mind so prepar'd to all events, that scarse any external accidents whether prosperous or adverse (of which his life wanted not it's variety) were ever observed to resolve him into any unseemly expressions or immoderate effusions of sorrow, joy, feare, anger,
Of so well balanced a soul and a mind so prepared to all events, that scarce any external accidents whither prosperous or adverse (of which his life wanted not it's variety) were ever observed to resolve him into any unseemly expressions or immoderate effusions of sorrow, joy, Fear, anger,
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Yet of that courtesy & affability that attracted & obliged all persons, so that seldome any of any rank went away from him ill satisfyed or displeased.
Yet of that courtesy & affability that attracted & obliged all Persons, so that seldom any of any rank went away from him ill satisfied or displeased.
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How well he deserved of all sorts, and how generally he was and deservedly beloved I appeal to the frequency of this solemnity, to the common vogue of the Country,
How well he deserved of all sorts, and how generally he was and deservedly Beloved I appeal to the frequency of this solemnity, to the Common vogue of the Country,
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and particularly to the sad hearts and heavy lookes of you his friends here present, & of others too that are absent no lesse sensible, and passionate Mourners.
and particularly to the sad hearts and heavy looks of you his Friends Here present, & of Others too that Are absent no less sensible, and passionate Mourners.
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even the fragrancy of a pious name, and the shining light of a good example. Learne we that are his Survivors to transcribe his Copy, to Live after his example,
even the fragrancy of a pious name, and the shining Light of a good Exampl. Learn we that Are his Survivors to transcribe his Copy, to Live After his Exampl,
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we in the meane time labouring that whether present or absent we may be accepted of God through Jesus Christ: to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost be honour and Glory for ever. Amen. FINIS.
we in the mean time labouring that whither present or absent we may be accepted of God through jesus christ: to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost be honour and Glory for ever. Amen. FINIS.
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