A sermon preached in the parish church of St. Giles in the Fields at the funeral of Bernard Connor, M.D., who departed this life, Oct. 30, 1698 : with a short account of his life and death / by William Hayley ...
THere is nothing more apparent to the capacity of all men than the uncertainty of life, and nothing of which mankind is more universally perswaded than the necessity of Death; these are truths so self-evident, that there needs no labour to demonstrate them, the fate of past Genenerations has given us palpable arguments to imprint them upon our minds,
THere is nothing more apparent to the capacity of all men than the uncertainty of life, and nothing of which mankind is more universally persuaded than the necessity of Death; these Are truths so self-evident, that there needs no labour to demonstrate them, the fate of past Generations has given us palpable Arguments to imprint them upon our minds,
And yet though men are thus universally wise in the Theory, we find them almost as universally unwise in the more necessary point, that of practice. Men know they must Die, they daily discourse and complain of it,
And yet though men Are thus universally wise in the Theory, we find them almost as universally unwise in the more necessary point, that of practice. Men know they must Die, they daily discourse and complain of it,
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And others use the important truth yet worse if possible, and endeavour to distort it to patronize folly and levity; they conclude since life is short 'tis best enjoy its delights as fast as they can,
And Others use the important truth yet Worse if possible, and endeavour to distorted it to patronise folly and levity; they conclude since life is short it's best enjoy its delights as fast as they can,
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Thus the great and useful lesson of the brevity of life, which Nature teaches, and the word of God inculcates, misses of its true end, which is the reformation of our manners; is overlook'd by the negligent, dreaded by the voluptuous,
Thus the great and useful Lesson of the brevity of life, which Nature Teaches, and the word of God inculcates, misses of its true end, which is the Reformation of our manners; is overlooked by the negligent, dreaded by the voluptuous,
The Sacred Author therefore of this Psalm, who is supposed to have been Moses the favorite of God, makes it his petition, that he might be directed by the aid of Heaven in the application of this piece of knowledge;
The Sacred Author Therefore of this Psalm, who is supposed to have been Moses the favourite of God, makes it his petition, that he might be directed by the aid of Heaven in the application of this piece of knowledge;
and since the world was generally so unfortunate, as not to make a due use of it, that God would graciously please to teach him and his people the way to profit by it.
and since the world was generally so unfortunate, as not to make a due use of it, that God would graciously please to teach him and his people the Way to profit by it.
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He knew very well that our days pass on insensibly, and that we bring our years to an end as it were a tale that is told; that the days of our years are threescore years and ten, that if they exceed, 'tis but to bring an accession of labour and sorrow; and that their date is made much shorter by our own ill conduct, and the just punishment that it deserves;
He knew very well that our days pass on insensibly, and that we bring our Years to an end as it were a tale that is told; that the days of our Years Are threescore Years and ten, that if they exceed, it's but to bring an accession of labour and sorrow; and that their date is made much shorter by our own ill conduct, and the just punishment that it deserves;
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and therefore that all are concerned to reflect seriously on their frail and uncertain state, and to make that consideration a motive to a wise and a watchful conduct;
and Therefore that all Are concerned to reflect seriously on their frail and uncertain state, and to make that consideration a motive to a wise and a watchful conduct;
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and since all wisdom comes from above, and 'tis God himself that must direct our goings in his paths, or else our foot-steps will slip, he makes this his supplication, and thereby directs us to do the same, that God the Author of all that is good in us,
and since all Wisdom comes from above, and it's God himself that must Direct our goings in his paths, or Else our footsteps will slip, he makes this his supplication, and thereby directs us to do the same, that God the Author of all that is good in us,
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Wisdom is in the sense of my text, the prudent administration of our life, the disposal of our ways agreeably to reason and religion, the careful preservation of our innocence in this world,
Wisdom is in the sense of my text, the prudent administration of our life, the disposal of our ways agreeably to reason and Religion, the careful preservation of our innocence in this world,
these being the great ends of Man, and consequently the obtaining of them being the main of our hopes, and the due prosecution of them the most exalted wisdom. And the applying our hearts to this wisdom, is the making it the ultimate design of all our thoughts and actions, the fixing our minds upon it, the entertaining it with such serious meditation as the dignity of the subject requires, the keeping it still in our view,
these being the great ends of Man, and consequently the obtaining of them being the main of our hope's, and the due prosecution of them the most exalted Wisdom. And the applying our hearts to this Wisdom, is the making it the ultimate Design of all our thoughts and actions, the fixing our minds upon it, the entertaining it with such serious meditation as the dignity of the Subject requires, the keeping it still in our view,
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and not letting it either escape by inadvertency, or grow remiss by its becoming familiar, but the persisting in a constant, uniform contrivance and endeavour, to order the little time we have so wisely,
and not letting it either escape by inadvertency, or grow remiss by its becoming familiar, but the persisting in a constant, uniform contrivance and endeavour, to order the little time we have so wisely,
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this is the excellent lesson that we are to learn by the present, and by all other like occasions of assembling, which were piously designed, not for vain useless ostentation, but for our real instruction and improvement; and were not so much intended for ceremony to the dead, as for advantage to the living; this being an opportunity when our hearts are supposed to be more mollified, and more capable of serious impressions,
this is the excellent Lesson that we Are to Learn by the present, and by all other like occasions of assembling, which were piously designed, not for vain useless ostentation, but for our real instruction and improvement; and were not so much intended for ceremony to the dead, as for advantage to the living; this being an opportunity when our hearts Are supposed to be more mollified, and more capable of serious impressions,
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And O! that it would please God so to bless what I am now about to deliver, that it might effectually engage us all, not to a faint reflection on mortality, which passes away with the pomp of the funeral,
And OH! that it would please God so to bless what I am now about to deliver, that it might effectually engage us all, not to a faint reflection on mortality, which passes away with the pomp of the funeral,
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This would be an effect truly answering the charity of our deceased Brother, who being now (as we hope in God) united to the society of the Saints in glory, would with them more rejoyce at the conversion of a sinner, than at panegyricks on himself;
This would be an Effect truly answering the charity of our deceased Brother, who being now (as we hope in God) united to the society of the Saints in glory, would with them more rejoice At the conversion of a sinner, than At panegyrics on himself;
that we must die, that it will not be long before we do, that the time is not at our own disposal, no not in our knowledge, that the method of our ending our days is as uncertain as the time,
that we must die, that it will not be long before we do, that the time is not At our own disposal, no not in our knowledge, that the method of our ending our days is as uncertain as the time,
but that whenever or however it happens, it opens a passage into an eternity of joy or misery. Such reflections as these make up the work of numbring our days,
but that whenever or however it happens, it Opens a passage into an eternity of joy or misery. Such reflections as these make up the work of numbering our days,
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Our bodies are tabernacles that cannot last long, and nature it self by degrees moulders these our houses of clay, to make way for death, and that lands us upon immortality.
Our bodies Are Tabernacles that cannot last long, and nature it self by Degrees moulders these our houses of clay, to make Way for death, and that Lands us upon immortality.
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that what is needful for our temporary support is not of so great importance, as what makes a provision for an endless life; what if every thing here does not fall according to our wishes? or what if it does? what if the world frown upon us,
that what is needful for our temporary support is not of so great importance, as what makes a provision for an endless life; what if every thing Here does not fallen according to our wishes? or what if it does? what if the world frown upon us,
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and we meet with disappointments in our designs, necessity in our fortune and pains and diseases in our bodies? what if all these join together to make our journey uneasy? if we are sure in the end to find a lasting comfort, to have all our tears wiped off,
and we meet with disappointments in our designs, necessity in our fortune and pains and diseases in our bodies? what if all these join together to make our journey uneasy? if we Are sure in the end to find a lasting Comfort, to have all our tears wiped off,
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and an admittance given us into the joy of our Lord? and what if Fortune smile upon us here for a moment? what if we are feared or envy'd, caressed or loved by those about us? what if we have health of body, plentiful estates and fair reputations? if in the mean time our hopes reach no farther,
and an admittance given us into the joy of our Lord? and what if Fortune smile upon us Here for a moment? what if we Are feared or envied, caressed or loved by those about us? what if we have health of body, plentiful estates and fair reputations? if in the mean time our hope's reach no farther,
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and death is to put an end both to our grandeur and our expectation? would not any man that reflects seriously on this be apt to say to himself, shall I spend my thoughts or contrivance for that which profiteth nothing? or for so short a time? shall I loose my rest and my peace, to be rich or great in the sight of my neighbours, when I am poor and miserable in the sight of my God, destitute of the riches of his grace,
and death is to put an end both to our grandeur and our expectation? would not any man that reflects seriously on this be apt to say to himself, shall I spend my thoughts or contrivance for that which profiteth nothing? or for so short a time? shall I lose my rest and my peace, to be rich or great in the sighed of my neighbours, when I am poor and miserable in the sighed of my God, destitute of the riches of his grace,
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and in the hurry of them fancy I live for a moment, and so be carried away blindly into everlasting Death? O stupidity and madness! that can please it self with the gaiety of a mortal state,
and in the hurry of them fancy I live for a moment, and so be carried away blindly into everlasting Death? O stupidity and madness! that can please it self with the gaiety of a Mortal state,
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when Iacob had lived near twice the common age of man, and the days of his pilgrimage were 130 years, he told Pharaoh that the days of the years of his life were but few as well as evil. 'Tis the usual complaint of those that spend their time in enquiries after Sciences, in the search of Nature,
when Iacob had lived near twice the Common age of man, and the days of his pilgrimage were 130 Years, he told Pharaoh that the days of the Years of his life were but few as well as evil. It's the usual complaint of those that spend their time in Enquiries After Sciences, in the search of Nature,
I do not now mention, that a great part of this life is spent before we come to any maturity of thought, that another great portion is given to necessary employments and diversions, and a third glides away insensibly in the silence of thoughtless Sleep;
I do not now mention, that a great part of this life is spent before we come to any maturity of Thought, that Another great portion is given to necessary employments and diversions, and a third glides away insensibly in the silence of thoughtless Sleep;
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would it pass this little time it has given it to no purpose? or to wicked ones? would it study methods and contrivances to waste and mispend it? would it neglect its work or add to it? would it carelessly let slip the opportunities of repentance and amendment,
would it pass this little time it has given it to no purpose? or to wicked ones? would it study methods and contrivances to waste and misspend it? would it neglect its work or add to it? would it carelessly let slip the opportunities of Repentance and amendment,
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such a thought would be productive of diligence and watchfulness, and would make us vigilant in catching at and improving every opportunity that Providence is pleased to afford us of making our calling and election sure;
such a Thought would be productive of diligence and watchfulness, and would make us vigilant in catching At and improving every opportunity that Providence is pleased to afford us of making our calling and election sure;
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we should account it unexcusable folly to waste our pretious time in the serving of our lusts, in the jollities of extravagance, or the Supinity of sloth and idleness; we should then conclude that we ought at least to employ our time well,
we should account it unexcusable folly to waste our precious time in the serving of our Lustiest, in the Jollities of extravagance, or the Supinity of sloth and idleness; we should then conclude that we ought At least to employ our time well,
and he that wisely considers that his work is great, and that it must be done, will tremble at the thoughts of idly neglecting it, remissly engaging in it,
and he that wisely considers that his work is great, and that it must be done, will tremble At the thoughts of idly neglecting it, remissly engaging in it,
that its period is uncertain and unknown; and what must necessarily end quickly by the common laws of nature, is frequently by our own follies, by chance and accident,
that its Period is uncertain and unknown; and what must necessarily end quickly by the Common laws of nature, is frequently by our own follies, by chance and accident,
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and by an over-ruling providence suddenly broke off and concluded, or which is equal to us, render'd useless to our main design, the preparing for another life. We may perhaps arrive to the age of man which the Psalmist assigns, that of threescore years and ten;
and by an overruling providence suddenly broke off and concluded, or which is equal to us, rendered useless to our main Design, the preparing for Another life. We may perhaps arrive to the age of man which the Psalmist assigns, that of threescore Years and ten;
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and the temptations of pleasures, and have leisure, upon a bed of retirement, without acute or discomposing sickness, to think and prepare for Heaven, and make our peace with God;
and the temptations of pleasures, and have leisure, upon a Bed of retirement, without acute or discomposing sickness, to think and prepare for Heaven, and make our peace with God;
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The present occasion of our meeting must divert us from such expectations, and if we turn our thoughts upon the usual methods of mens departure, we see that the most are taken off,
The present occasion of our meeting must divert us from such Expectations, and if we turn our thoughts upon the usual methods of men's departure, we see that the most Are taken off,
some suddainly without time to reflect, some by acute diseases that disturb the mind, and take away either its sense, or the calm which is necessary for divine thoughts;
Some suddenly without time to reflect, Some by acute diseases that disturb the mind, and take away either its sense, or the Cam which is necessary for divine thoughts;
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This reflection then must necessarily awaken us from the lethargy of security; and shew us the fatal imprudence of putting the evil day far from us. Have I not begun my preparation for death till this day,
This reflection then must necessarily awaken us from the lethargy of security; and show us the fatal imprudence of putting the evil day Far from us. Have I not begun my preparation for death till this day,
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must not such a consideration as this terrify the sinner, discover the egregious folly of a wicked life, the necessity of repentance, and that a speedy one? is it possible that a man could take any pleasure in the most delightful of all his sensual enjoyments,
must not such a consideration as this terrify the sinner, discover the egregious folly of a wicked life, the necessity of Repentance, and that a speedy one? is it possible that a man could take any pleasure in the most delightful of all his sensual enjoyments,
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if he reflected that in that very moment he were to expect death as the reward of it? this he knows he deserves, and he does not know but he may feel; and therefore he can never be easy or satisfied,
if he reflected that in that very moment he were to expect death as the reward of it? this he knows he deserves, and he does not know but he may feel; and Therefore he can never be easy or satisfied,
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and to make attonement for the errors of our life, it would possibly not be reckon'd folly, to defer our preparations for another world, till we had done with this;
and to make atonement for the errors of our life, it would possibly not be reckoned folly, to defer our preparations for Another world, till we had done with this;
but that as certainly as 'tis appointed for all men once to die, so certainly after death succeedeth the judgment: and we shall not be judged according to any future thoughts we may have hereafter,
but that as Certainly as it's appointed for all men once to die, so Certainly After death succeedeth the judgement: and we shall not be judged according to any future thoughts we may have hereafter,
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as if we had nothing to do, or nothing but what we might defer till a future state? is this life our only stage of probation and tryal, and must the other receive us as we are qualified when we go out of it;
as if we had nothing to do, or nothing but what we might defer till a future state? is this life our only stage of probation and trial, and must the other receive us as we Are qualified when we go out of it;
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and can we think we are not concerned how we behave our selves here, or deliver our selves up to our Iudge? if when we depart hence spotted and polluted with unrepented sins, there is no fountain left to purge our pollutions,
and can we think we Are not concerned how we behave our selves Here, or deliver our selves up to our Judge? if when we depart hence spotted and polluted with unrepented Sins, there is no fountain left to purge our pollutions,
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but a devouring fire only to punish them, sure we cannot be so stupid as not to wash away speedily our habitual vices, in repentant tears and a bitter humiliation,
but a devouring fire only to Punish them, sure we cannot be so stupid as not to wash away speedily our habitual vices, in repentant tears and a bitter humiliation,
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And if those only are addmitted into the company of the lamb, who are sanctified by his blood, and cloathed with innocence, will not common sense tell us, that we ought to lay hold on the merits of his blood and passion, by a zealous performance of the duties of that covenant which was sealed by it,
And if those only Are admitted into the company of the lamb, who Are sanctified by his blood, and clothed with innocence, will not Common sense tell us, that we ought to lay hold on the merits of his blood and passion, by a zealous performance of the duties of that Covenant which was sealed by it,
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and by a careful preservation of our integrity, and an affectionate doing of his Will while we are in the flesh, make our selves meet to be received into his glory, cleanse our selves from all filthiness both of flesh and Spirit,
and by a careful preservation of our integrity, and an affectionate doing of his Will while we Are in the Flesh, make our selves meet to be received into his glory, cleanse our selves from all filthiness both of Flesh and Spirit,
These are the genuine applications of some of the most considerable reflections, that arise from the numbring our days, whereby it appears, that this lesson furnishes us with excellent motives to a holy life, I come now to shew
These Are the genuine applications of Some of the most considerable reflections, that arise from the numbering our days, whereby it appears, that this Lesson furnishes us with excellent motives to a holy life, I come now to show
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1. If wisdom be taken for judging aright, or deducing just consequences from evident truths, what can be more evident than the wisdom of these conclusions? if we must quit this world,
1. If Wisdom be taken for judging aright, or deducing just consequences from evident truths, what can be more evident than the Wisdom of these conclusions? if we must quit this world,
and then enter upon an eternity of joy or misery, is it not rational to take care how we steer our present course, that we do not make a fatal mistake at last? if the time we have to stay be but short, is it not just and fit that we be cautious of loosing and misapplying it? if its duration be uncertain, and futurity be out of our knowledge, does it not highly become an understanding creature, to be prepared for what may happen? and if this opportunity being once lost, there be no other to retrieve our hopes, does not common reason urge us immediately to embrace and employ it? and do we not all act thus in those affairs that relate to our temporal concerns? and how then should it not be prudence to judge alike with reference to our eternal ones? the contrary judgments which Libertinism raises,
and then enter upon an eternity of joy or misery, is it not rational to take care how we steer our present course, that we do not make a fatal mistake At last? if the time we have to stay be but short, is it not just and fit that we be cautious of losing and misapplying it? if its duration be uncertain, and futurity be out of our knowledge, does it not highly become an understanding creature, to be prepared for what may happen? and if this opportunity being once lost, there be no other to retrieve our hope's, does not Common reason urge us immediately to embrace and employ it? and do we not all act thus in those affairs that relate to our temporal concerns? and how then should it not be prudence to judge alike with Referente to our Eternal ones? the contrary Judgments which Libertinism raises,
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2. But then if we take wisdom for the doing of that which is most for our interest and advantage, one should think there were no need of proof to evince, that to spend our life in goodness and piety, is the most useful deduction we can make from the vanity and brevity of it;
2. But then if we take Wisdom for the doing of that which is most for our Interest and advantage, one should think there were no need of proof to evince, that to spend our life in Goodness and piety, is the most useful deduction we can make from the vanity and brevity of it;
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an eternity of bliss, and a lake of everlasting fire, we are then sure nothing but piety can bear the one, can be admitted into the other, or delivered from the last. And I would ask a prophane and impenitent person,
an eternity of bliss, and a lake of everlasting fire, we Are then sure nothing but piety can bear the one, can be admitted into the other, or Delivered from the last. And I would ask a profane and impenitent person,
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how he thinks he can bear the pomp of the last tribunal? what thoughts would be raised in him from the sight of a distant Heaven, and what sense he would have of the torments of a present Hell? if these things must be, sure reason as well as religion must make the Apostles reflection, what manner of persons ought we to be in all holy conversation and godliness?
how he thinks he can bear the pomp of the last tribunal? what thoughts would be raised in him from the sighed of a distant Heaven, and what sense he would have of the torments of a present Hell? if these things must be, sure reason as well as Religion must make the Apostles reflection, what manner of Persons ought we to be in all holy Conversation and godliness?
for what do we loose by it? nothing but some of the deceitful pleasures of sense, which alwasy fall short of our hopes, end in dissatisfaction, and never fully gratify: and yet we gain in exchange the delights of vertue, which are deep, real and lasting. And what great pleasure is it that we have from vice? is it enough to make amends for the fears and dread we have,
for what do we lose by it? nothing but Some of the deceitful pleasures of sense, which alwasy fallen short of our hope's, end in dissatisfaction, and never Fully gratify: and yet we gain in exchange the delights of virtue, which Are deep, real and lasting. And what great pleasure is it that we have from vice? is it enough to make amends for the fears and dread we have,
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least the checks of our conscience, and the voice of reason and religion should prove true at last? does it ballance the dismal apprehensions we have upon a sickbed, or upon approaching death? No, I am fully perswaded, that as there is no one so wicked but he would die the death of the righteous, and wishes it whilst he lives;
lest the Checks of our conscience, and the voice of reason and Religion should prove true At last? does it balance the dismal apprehensions we have upon a sickbed, or upon approaching death? No, I am Fully persuaded, that as there is not one so wicked but he would die the death of the righteous, and wishes it while he lives;
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so there is not any so profligate, but when he sees his last hour is coming, he would most willingly choose to have had all his years confin'd to a bed of weakness,
so there is not any so profligate, but when he sees his last hour is coming, he would most willingly choose to have had all his Years confined to a Bed of weakness,
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I shall therefore make no question but that every one that hears me is fully convinced, of the wisdom of applying the thoughts of death to the reformation of life; and so may be all mankind are,
I shall Therefore make no question but that every one that hears me is Fully convinced, of the Wisdom of applying the thoughts of death to the Reformation of life; and so may be all mankind Are,
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when they do but reflect; and yet we see these reflections are like man himself, short-lived, uncertain, and too often fruitless; and therefore that they may not be so with us, let us if we can, find out the causes of this unhappiness in order to avoid them,
when they do but reflect; and yet we see these reflections Are like man himself, short-lived, uncertain, and too often fruitless; and Therefore that they may not be so with us, let us if we can, find out the Causes of this unhappiness in order to avoid them,
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1. Men do not generally consider seriously, or reflect on these truths, with that attention and meditation as is proper for a matter of so great importance; the world is most commonly taken up with interest and pleasure, and mens thoughts are habitually possest with contrivances of another nature;
1. Men do not generally Consider seriously, or reflect on these truths, with that attention and meditation as is proper for a matter of so great importance; the world is most commonly taken up with Interest and pleasure, and men's thoughts Are habitually possessed with contrivances of Another nature;
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and when a person is so overbusy in raising his fortune, gratifying his appetite, or combating with necessity, matters of religion, and particularly preparation for death, may wait long before they are admitted;
and when a person is so overbusy in raising his fortune, gratifying his appetite, or combating with necessity, matters of Religion, and particularly preparation for death, may wait long before they Are admitted;
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and when they are, they have but a short hearing, and are presently dismist with a be gone for this time and when I have a convenient opportunity I will resume ye.
and when they Are, they have but a short hearing, and Are presently dismissed with a be gone for this time and when I have a convenient opportunity I will resume you.
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the Doctrine I now press is a soveraign medicine indeed, but it must be applied and digested; if the patient will not receive and keep it, 'tis in vain to expect any benefit from it.
the Doctrine I now press is a sovereign medicine indeed, but it must be applied and digested; if the patient will not receive and keep it, it's in vain to expect any benefit from it.
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and shall I make the residue of it an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree? And thus the certainty of death, and the brevity and vanity of life, are as strong motives to vertue and piety,
and shall I make the residue of it an abomination? shall I fallen down to the stock of a tree? And thus the certainty of death, and the brevity and vanity of life, Are as strong motives to virtue and piety,
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if Israel will not know, if the people will not consider. And therefore it is that the mercy of God breaks out into that pathetical wish in the 32. Deut. 29. O that they were wise that they understood this that they would consider their latter end.
if Israel will not know, if the people will not Consider. And Therefore it is that the mercy of God breaks out into that pathetical wish in the 32. Deuteronomy 29. Oh that they were wise that they understood this that they would Consider their latter end.
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2. If there are many that will not consider at all, there are many likewise that baffle their consideration, with the hopes of such advantages as possibly may happen.
2. If there Are many that will not Consider At all, there Are many likewise that baffle their consideration, with the hope's of such advantages as possibly may happen.
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and then they resolve to lay aside all other business, and think of eternity. They see there are some that God blesses with a gradual and a sensible departure,
and then they resolve to lay aside all other business, and think of eternity. They see there Are Some that God Blesses with a gradual and a sensible departure,
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and therefore they hope for the same mercy which God vouchsafes to these some, and do therefore abuse his patience and long sufferance, because they hope for it.
and Therefore they hope for the same mercy which God vouchsafes to these Some, and do Therefore abuse his patience and long sufferance, Because they hope for it.
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I do not now urge the unreasonableness and ingratitude of such a carriage, nor contend that the goodness of God should rather lead us to a speedy reformation;
I do not now urge the unreasonableness and ingratitude of such a carriage, nor contend that the Goodness of God should rather led us to a speedy Reformation;
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and so by pursuing these vain hopes men loose their real ones, and are overtaken by evil when they promised themselves peace. They hope death will not come quickly,
and so by pursuing these vain hope's men lose their real ones, and Are overtaken by evil when they promised themselves peace. They hope death will not come quickly,
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and so squander away life, and by expecting a longer duration of their being in this world, are not hasty in laying the well grounded expectation of bliss in a future one.
and so squander away life, and by expecting a longer duration of their being in this world, Are not hasty in laying the well grounded expectation of bliss in a future one.
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when the world was in expectation of great things from him, and when possibly improvement in natural knowledge, reputation in his profession, and advancement in his fortune filled and employed his thoughts.
when the world was in expectation of great things from him, and when possibly improvement in natural knowledge, reputation in his profession, and advancement in his fortune filled and employed his thoughts.
He had liv'd a vertuous and a sober life, free from those extravagancies which men in the luxuriant bloom of youth and wit are too often carried into,
He had lived a virtuous and a Sobrium life, free from those extravagancies which men in the luxuriant bloom of youth and wit Are too often carried into,
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for though he had been free from the debauches of the age, yet what he seem'd most to lament at his death was that he had not been better prepared for it,
for though he had been free from the Debauches of the age, yet what he seemed most to lament At his death was that he had not been better prepared for it,
and that he had not employ'd more of that time which he spent in the search of nature and the entertainment of Philosophy, in the more useful search into the state of his Soul and the concerns of a future life; so that both the persuasion of his mind and his early departure strike in with my main design, to press men to apply their hearts betimes to this piece of true wisdom, the early preparing for eternity. But before I come to the close application of this, it will perhaps not be unacceptable to you to have some short account of his life and death who gives the occasion of this present Admonition.
and that he had not employed more of that time which he spent in the search of nature and the entertainment of Philosophy, in the more useful search into the state of his Soul and the concerns of a future life; so that both the persuasion of his mind and his early departure strike in with my main Design, to press men to apply their hearts betimes to this piece of true Wisdom, the early preparing for eternity. But before I come to the close application of this, it will perhaps not be unacceptable to you to have Some short account of his life and death who gives the occasion of this present Admonition.
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when in order to cultivate his Studies, and to apply his mind to Physick, and work out his fortune, he betook himself to travel. His parts and conduct were soon taken notice of in the Court of France, where the Care and Government of the Sons of the high Chancellor of Poland who were then in that Kingdom, was committed to him,
when in order to cultivate his Studies, and to apply his mind to Physic, and work out his fortune, he betook himself to travel. His parts and conduct were soon taken notice of in the Court of France, where the Care and Government of the Sons of the high Chancellor of Poland who were then in that Kingdom, was committed to him,
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and he attended them in their travels into Italy, Sicily, Germany, &c. which gave him opportunity of making many considerable Observations in those Countries.
and he attended them in their travels into Italy, Sicily, Germany, etc. which gave him opportunity of making many considerable Observations in those Countries.
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At his arrival in Poland, whither he accompanied these Gentlemen in their return., he was made Physitian to the late King, and by him recommended to his Daughter the Electoress of Bavaria, to have the care of her health.
At his arrival in Poland, whither he accompanied these Gentlemen in their return., he was made physician to the late King, and by him recommended to his Daughter the Electress of Bavaria, to have the care of her health.
After some stay at the Elector's Court, he departed thence with several marks of esteem and favour, as he had before done from the Court of Poland, and he came through Holland into this City, where he was admitted into the Royal Society and the Colledge of Physicians.
After Some stay At the Elector's Court, he departed thence with several marks of esteem and favour, as he had before done from the Court of Poland, and he Come through Holland into this city, where he was admitted into the Royal Society and the College of Physicians.
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Whether it were only to perfect himself in Physick that he came into England, where our Professors have deservedly the reputation of excelling those of our neighbouring Nations,
Whither it were only to perfect himself in Physic that he Come into England, where our Professors have deservedly the reputation of excelling those of our neighbouring nations,
or whether his riper years gave him other Opinions in matters of Religion than would have been tolerated in the Courts whence he came, I had not opportunity of informing my self.
or whither his riper Years gave him other Opinions in matters of Religion than would have been tolerated in the Courts whence he Come, I had not opportunity of informing my self.
and approved of both so well, that he professed himself a Member of our Church, what were the main arguments and inducements to his conversion, though I could wish they were publick, I could not particularly examine;
and approved of both so well, that he professed himself a Member of our Church, what were the main Arguments and inducements to his conversion, though I could wish they were public, I could not particularly examine;
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and had I known it, I should still have thought it more necessary to employ that little time his weakness would enable him to hold a discourse, in examining his present sincerity, and directing him in his last work, thn in enquiring into the occasions and reasons that brought him to a change of his Religion.
and had I known it, I should still have Thought it more necessary to employ that little time his weakness would enable him to hold a discourse, in examining his present sincerity, and directing him in his last work, thn in inquiring into the occasions and Reasons that brought him to a change of his Religion.
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He had in his sickness, before his distemper arrived to a great heighth, and while he was in his perfect senses, made his Will, in which he left five pounds to the poor of this Parish where he now lived,
He had in his sickness, before his distemper arrived to a great height, and while he was in his perfect Senses, made his Will, in which he left five pounds to the poor of this Parish where he now lived,
and desired that if it should please God to take him out of this world, I might preach him a Funeral Sermon, and that it might be made publick; his friends let me know this,
and desired that if it should please God to take him out of this world, I might preach him a Funeral Sermon, and that it might be made public; his Friends let me know this,
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as well as that his death might be the occasion of an useful discourse to the living. I therefore told him that in case I complyed with his desire, I thought it would be expected I should say something of a person whose writings and character had rendered him so much known to the world,
as well as that his death might be the occasion of an useful discourse to the living. I Therefore told him that in case I complied with his desire, I Thought it would be expected I should say something of a person whose writings and character had rendered him so much known to the world,
and had given occasion to some people to speak doubtfully of his principles in Religion, and that for this reason, among others, it would be very proper for me to have some satisfaction from him,
and had given occasion to Some people to speak doubtfully of his principles in Religion, and that for this reason, among Others, it would be very proper for me to have Some satisfaction from him,
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as to his Faith; upon which I put several questions to him, as whether he believed the Gospel? whether he gave credit to the Miracles that are there recorded; and lookt upon them as attestations of the truth of the Christian Religion? whether he believed that Jesus Christ was the Saviour of the world, and that he came to be our Propitiation, and to satisfy divine justice for the sins of mankind? to which,
as to his Faith; upon which I put several questions to him, as whither he believed the Gospel? whither he gave credit to the Miracles that Are there recorded; and looked upon them as attestations of the truth of the Christian Religion? whither he believed that jesus christ was the Saviour of the world, and that he Come to be our Propitiation, and to satisfy divine Justice for the Sins of mankind? to which,
and suchlike questions he answer'd affirmatively with great earnestness; and when I discoursed him on the subject of that Book of his, which occasion'd suspicion of his Principles, he declared that he had no intention to prejudice ▪ Religion thereby,
and suchlike questions he answered affirmatively with great earnestness; and when I discoursed him on the Subject of that Book of his, which occasioned suspicion of his Principles, he declared that he had no intention to prejudice ▪ Religion thereby,
and as an attestation of his sincerity had received the Sacrament upon it, at the Parish Church of St. Martin's in the Fields, which I have since found to be true.
and as an attestation of his sincerity had received the Sacrament upon it, At the Parish Church of Saint Martin's in the Fields, which I have since found to be true.
I then began to examine him as to the state of his Soul, what sense he had of his sins? and what remorse for having at any time offended God? and whether he were perswaded of the necessity of repentance and amendment of life in order to gain the Salvation purchased by Iesus Christ? to all which he gave me very satisfactory answers,
I then began to examine him as to the state of his Soul, what sense he had of his Sins? and what remorse for having At any time offended God? and whither he were persuaded of the necessity of Repentance and amendment of life in order to gain the Salvation purchased by Iesus christ? to all which he gave me very satisfactory answers,
and expressed great sorrow for the sins and errors of his life past, and then join'd with us very devouty in the Prayers of the Church, in the Office for the Visitation of the Sick.
and expressed great sorrow for the Sins and errors of his life past, and then joined with us very devouty in the Prayers of the Church, in the Office for the Visitation of the Sick.
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The next morning I visited him again, and found him in one of his intervals, still sensible but very much weakned. I took this occasion to talk with him more particularly concerning his principles,
The next morning I visited him again, and found him in one of his intervals, still sensible but very much weakened. I took this occasion to talk with him more particularly Concerning his principles,
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He was then put in mind of receiving the Sacrament, and he said he desir'd it with all his Soul, I asked him whether in receiving the Sacrament he had in his view the professing himself a disciple of Christ and a Member of his Body the Church? and if in receiving it from my hands he desired to profess himself a Member of the Church of England, which question being a second time distinctly put to him by a friend of his then present, he answered with very great seriousness that he did;
He was then put in mind of receiving the Sacrament, and he said he desired it with all his Soul, I asked him whither in receiving the Sacrament he had in his view the professing himself a disciple of christ and a Member of his Body the Church? and if in receiving it from my hands he desired to profess himself a Member of the Church of England, which question being a second time distinctly put to him by a friend of his then present, he answered with very great seriousness that he did;
then I put him in mind of his neglect of receiving the Sacrament, which he had not done since about two years ago when he communicated at St. Martins, and he express'd a sorrow for it;
then I put him in mind of his neglect of receiving the Sacrament, which he had not done since about two Years ago when he communicated At Saint Martins, and he expressed a sorrow for it;
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by all this I thought he sufficiently purged himself from the imputation of Deism, Socinianism or Popery, I lookt on him as a true penitent Member of the Church of England, and I gave him the Sacrament.
by all this I Thought he sufficiently purged himself from the imputation of Deism, Socinianism or Popery, I looked on him as a true penitent Member of the Church of England, and I gave him the Sacrament.
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and desired very earnestly to see him, declaring that he was his Country-man, his Friend and his Relation, those about him, looking upon him as very near his departure, were unwilling he should be disturbed;
and desired very earnestly to see him, declaring that he was his Countryman, his Friend and his Relation, those about him, looking upon him as very near his departure, were unwilling he should be disturbed;
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but upon great importunity did at last grant the stranger admittance, who coming to the Bed side, call'd the Doctor by his name and saluted him in his native Language three times before he regarded;
but upon great importunity did At last grant the stranger admittance, who coming to the Bed side, called the Doctor by his name and saluted him in his native Language three times before he regarded;
Upon which the company was prevailed with to leave the Room, but the Doctor's most intimate friend returned to the door and heard the Doctor repeating over his Confiteor in Latin, in a very huddled manner;
Upon which the company was prevailed with to leave the Room, but the Doctor's most intimate friend returned to the door and herd the Doctor repeating over his Confiteor in Latin, in a very huddled manner;
upon which the Priest gave him Absolution, and then asked him whether he would have extream Unction, and the Doctor said yes, after which it is suspected it was given him.
upon which the Priest gave him Absolution, and then asked him whither he would have extreme Unction, and the Doctor said yes, After which it is suspected it was given him.
Now if the case were thus, that he was really past his senses, it cannot but give us some resentment of the confidence of persons, who will take such liberties in our Land as to obtrude themselves upon the dying Members of our Church, when they know what severities any Protestant must expect, who should dare to do any thing like it in a Popish Country. And it must give us some indignation against the vanity of that Church, which hopes to save a man by words said over him in which he bears no part;
Now if the case were thus, that he was really passed his Senses, it cannot but give us Some resentment of the confidence of Persons, who will take such Liberties in our Land as to obtrude themselves upon the dying Members of our Church, when they know what severities any Protestant must expect, who should Dare to do any thing like it in a Popish Country. And it must give us Some Indignation against the vanity of that Church, which hope's to save a man by words said over him in which he bears no part;
and against the prophaneness of those Priests who prostitute the most Sacred parts of their Religion, to those who have no faith in them or regard for them.
and against the profaneness of those Priests who prostitute the most Sacred parts of their Religion, to those who have no faith in them or regard for them.
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However it be, I thought it a sincere part to lay the thing open as it happen'd, that it might not be pretended that any thing was concealed which should argue him of the Roman Communion,
However it be, I Thought it a sincere part to lay the thing open as it happened, that it might not be pretended that any thing was concealed which should argue him of the Roman Communion,
IV. It is time now to hasten to the last thing I proposed, to conclude with an earnest exhortation to all that hear me, to make that due application of their hearts to wisdom which the Text directs us to pray for,
IV. It is time now to hasten to the last thing I proposed, to conclude with an earnest exhortation to all that hear me, to make that due application of their hearts to Wisdom which the Text directs us to pray for,
and does the shortness and uncertainty of life and other reflections drawn from it, naturally excite us to caution and vigilance; let us then for our own interest, and for the glory of God, be perswaded to fix it in our minds, and meditate upon it.
and does the shortness and uncertainty of life and other reflections drawn from it, naturally excite us to caution and vigilance; let us then for our own Interest, and for the glory of God, be persuaded to fix it in our minds, and meditate upon it.
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and if we have not yet considered of our great change, let us now begin; and let not business, pleasure or time obliterate the thought, or stop its growth;
and if we have not yet considered of our great change, let us now begin; and let not business, pleasure or time obliterate the Thought, or stop its growth;
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but let us constantly recall it upon all occasions, in temptation it will help us to fly and resist, in business it will prevent immoderate care and anxiety, and in pleasures it will make us cautious to guide them by innocence, and confine them with moderation. Thus will it be of use in all the scenes of our life,
but let us constantly Recall it upon all occasions, in temptation it will help us to fly and resist, in business it will prevent immoderate care and anxiety, and in pleasures it will make us cautious to guide them by innocence, and confine them with moderation. Thus will it be of use in all the scenes of our life,
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but his turn may be the next, let us endeavour to leave behind us a pattern for imitation and love, and not for terror and abhorrence. And in the last place,
but his turn may be the next, let us endeavour to leave behind us a pattern for imitation and love, and not for terror and abhorrence. And in the last place,
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