A funeral sermon for that faithful and laborious servant of Christ Mr. Richard Fairclough (who deceased July 4, 1682 in the sixty first year of his age) by John Howe.
A Funeral SERMON: MAT. XXV. 21. His Lord said unto him, Well done good and faithful Servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee Ruler over many things:
A Funeral SERMON: MATHEW. XXV. 21. His Lord said unto him, Well done good and faithful Servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee Ruler over many things:
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IT may seem somewhat Incongruous, and an indecency that this Memorial of our worthy Friend, should be now Solemniz'd so long after his very remains are gone from off the face of the Earth.
IT may seem somewhat Incongruous, and an indecency that this Memorial of our worthy Friend, should be now Solemnized so long After his very remains Are gone from off the face of the Earth.
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But two things concurr'd to make the delay necessary, and unavoidable, viz. That his own desire, exprest in his Will, limited the Performance of this Office to the Person upon whom it now falls.
But two things concurred to make the Delay necessary, and unavoidable, viz. That his own desire, expressed in his Will, limited the Performance of this Office to the Person upon whom it now falls.
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The mention of his Name, The worthy Mr. Richard Fairclough is enough to Open fresh Springs, calling to remembrance such a Brother, such a Friend, such a Preacher of the Word of Life as he was.
The mention of his Name, The worthy Mr. Richard Fairclough is enough to Open fresh Springs, calling to remembrance such a Brother, such a Friend, such a Preacher of the Word of Life as he was.
whom would it not induce to Mourn over this forlorn World, to see that every thing that is more excellent, more pure, more desirable, more capable of being useful in it, God is gathering up out of it? O how much of Spirit and Life is gone from it,
whom would it not induce to Mourn over this forlorn World, to see that every thing that is more excellent, more pure, more desirable, more capable of being useful in it, God is gathering up out of it? O how much of Spirit and Life is gone from it,
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whatsoever of Excellency, Purity, Goodness, Life, Loveliness, and Love of that Divine kind vanishes from among us, is but transferr'd to its own native place, returns to its proper Element,
whatsoever of Excellency, Purity, goodness, Life, Loveliness, and Love of that Divine kind Vanishes from among us, is but transferred to its own native place, returns to its proper Element,
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We are chiefly so to consider his Death, as may best serve the purposes of our own yet-continuing Life, which was the scope of that desire of his signified by his Will, that an Instructive Sermon might be (upon that occasion) Preacht to the People. We are to set our selves to learn from it, what doth most concern our own daily practice and hope; So to acquit our selves as not to neglect the duty of good and faithful Servants to our common Lord,
We Are chiefly so to Consider his Death, as may best serve the Purposes of our own yet-continuing Life, which was the scope of that desire of his signified by his Will, that an Instructive Sermon might be (upon that occasion) Preached to the People. We Are to Set our selves to Learn from it, what does most concern our own daily practice and hope; So to acquit our selves as not to neglect the duty of good and faithful Servants to our Common Lord,
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He is said to have done well, or 'tis said to him • well, (no more is there in the Greek Text.) And then he is further bespoken as a good and faithful Servant, more generally, and particularly his fidelity is commended in reference to the special trust and Charge which is imply'd to have been committed to him:
He is said to have done well, or it's said to him • well, (no more is there in the Greek Text.) And then he is further bespoken as a good and faithful Servant, more generally, and particularly his Fidis is commended in Referente to the special trust and Charge which is implied to have been committed to him:
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thô being spoken to the Disciples, as from the continuation of the Discourse (with this Evangelist) from the beginning of the foregoing Chapter may be Collected, it seems not unfit to allow them a more particular reference to their special Office and trust.
though being spoken to the Disciples, as from the continuation of the Discourse (with this Evangelist) from the beginning of the foregoing Chapter may be Collected, it seems not unfit to allow them a more particular Referente to their special Office and trust.
And here we must note that these words of Commendation [ Well done good and faithful Servant ] do speak both the Truth of the thing and the Judgment and estimate which his Lord makes thereof accordingly.
And Here we must note that these words of Commendation [ Well done good and faithful Servant ] do speak both the Truth of the thing and the Judgement and estimate which his Lord makes thereof accordingly.
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We are now to consider them under the former notion, as they express the truth of the thing, the matter of Fact, whereof we cannot have a more certain account,
We Are now to Consider them under the former notion, as they express the truth of the thing, the matter of Fact, whereof we cannot have a more certain account,
The faithful Servant Repents, and retracts those former engagements, as Bonds of Iniquity, by which he will be no longer held, renounces any former inconsistent Master or Service: A truly subordinate Master he must own for the same reason upon which he acknowledges the Supream,
The faithful Servant Repents, and retracts those former engagements, as Bonds of Iniquity, by which he will be no longer held, renounces any former inconsistent Master or Service: A truly subordinate Master he must own for the same reason upon which he acknowledges the Supreme,
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and thô this general Relation between God and Man, have the most deeply natural foundation imaginable, whereupon all are his Servants; yet the special Relation must have the other ground, viz. That of Consent, or Contract superadded;
and though this general Relation between God and Man, have the most deeply natural Foundation imaginable, whereupon all Are his Servants; yet the special Relation must have the other ground, viz. That of Consent, or Contract superadded;
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He reckons it neither Dutiful towards God, nor Comfortable to himself, to do him only occasional Service, but ad libitum, and as an unrelated Person: He thinks it not Honourable to the great Lord of Heaven and Earth but to Borrow (as it were) anothers Servant, nor can he satisfie himself, not to be of the Family, therefore he consents first to the Relation,
He reckons it neither Dutiful towards God, nor Comfortable to himself, to do him only occasional Service, but ad libitum, and as an unrelated Person: He thinks it not Honourable to the great Lord of Heaven and Earth but to Borrow (as it were) another's Servant, nor can he satisfy himself, not to be of the Family, Therefore he consents First to the Relation,
and enters himself his Covenant-servant. Faithfulness supposes having Covenanted, and hath the same reference to our part of the Covenant, that Gods faithfulness hath to his.
and enters himself his Covenant servant. Faithfulness supposes having Covenanted, and hath the same Referente to our part of the Covenant, that God's faithfulness hath to his.
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His first enquiry is, What wilt thou have me to do, Lord? he is solicitous to understand the Duty of his Station, Psal. 119.125. I am thy Servant, give me Vnderstanding, that I may know thy Testimonies:
His First enquiry is, What wilt thou have me to do, Lord? he is solicitous to understand the Duty of his Station, Psalm 119.125. I am thy Servant, give me Understanding, that I may know thy Testimonies:
Spoken of our Lord himself in reference to that peculiar Service he was to perform. Lo I come to do thy will, O God, thy Law is in my heart. Psal. 40.8. Who thô he were a Son, yet taking the form of a servant, apply'd himself to that severe part assign'd him, with a most willing mind;
Spoken of our Lord himself in Referente to that peculiar Service he was to perform. Lo I come to do thy will, Oh God, thy Law is in my heart. Psalm 40.8. Who though he were a Son, yet taking the from of a servant, applied himself to that severe part assigned him, with a most willing mind;
If a mans heart be not so framed to Gods Service, how awkwardly and untowardly, does he go about any thing that is enjoyn'd him, he is habitually disobedient, and to every good work reprobate. Tit. 1.14.
If a men heart be not so framed to God's Service, how awkwardly and untowardly, does he go about any thing that is enjoined him, he is habitually disobedient, and to every good work Reprobate. Tit. 1.14.
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3. He is diligent in all the Service that belongs to him any way; not slothful in business, fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord, Rom. 12.11. 4. He is with most delight exercised in the most spiritual part of his work.
3. He is diligent in all the Service that belongs to him any Way; not slothful in business, fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord, Rom. 12.11. 4. He is with most delight exercised in the most spiritual part of his work.
and when we have reason to judge they do it with sincerity (thô we may think they gained their greater liberty by their mistake) there can be no more genuine expression of our fidelity, and sincere devotedness to our Masters Interest,
and when we have reason to judge they do it with sincerity (though we may think they gained their greater liberty by their mistake) there can be no more genuine expression of our Fidis, and sincere devotedness to our Masters Interest,
If the great Apostle rejoyced, and declared he would rejoyce that Christ was preached, thô not sincerely (and whether in pretence or truth ) much more should we,
If the great Apostle rejoiced, and declared he would rejoice that christ was preached, though not sincerely (and whither in pretence or truth) much more should we,
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And if he envy'd not those that preached Christ even of envy, How horrid would it be, should we behold with envy, what we are to suppose done out of love, and good will.
And if he envied not those that preached christ even of envy, How horrid would it be, should we behold with envy, what we Are to suppose done out of love, and good will.
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They are great admirers of themselves, and lovers of some Interest of their own more than his, that cannot endure to see his work done by other hands, than theirs.
They Are great admirers of themselves, and lovers of Some Interest of their own more than his, that cannot endure to see his work done by other hands, than theirs.
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but because the harvest is really plenteous, but the labourers are few, rather prayes the Lord of the harvest to send forth labourers into his harvest. Mat. 9.37, 38.
but Because the harvest is really plenteous, but the labourers Are few, rather prays the Lord of the harvest to send forth labourers into his harvest. Mathew 9.37, 38.
and take Pleasure in the exclusion of industrious Labourers, for their conscientious disuse of things, by their own Confession, not necessary. Good Lord!
and take Pleasure in the exclusion of Industria Labourers, for their conscientious disuse of things, by their own Confessi, not necessary. Good Lord!
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I had rather a thousandfold bear their Anger, than be of their Spirit! Would any faithful Servant rather wish his Masters work should be in any part undone,
I had rather a thousandfold bear their Anger, than be of their Spirit! Would any faithful Servant rather wish his Masters work should be in any part undone,
But thanks be to God that among those that differ from each other in the lesser things there are so many that rejoyce, being under restraints themselves,
But thanks be to God that among those that differ from each other in the lesser things there Are so many that rejoice, being under restraints themselves,
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for the Liberty of others, and that mourn, while they enjoy themselves an ample Liberty, for others restraints, and among whom there is no other contention, but who shall think,
for the Liberty of Others, and that mourn, while they enjoy themselves an ample Liberty, for Others restraints, and among whom there is no other contention, but who shall think,
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I have no greater Joy, than to hear that my Children walk in truth: Joh. 3.4. 'Tis said of Barnabas, (a great number believing and turning to the Lord,) Acts 11.22, 23. that, When he saw the Grace of God, he was glad;
I have no greater Joy, than to hear that my Children walk in truth: John 3.4. It's said of Barnabas, (a great number believing and turning to the Lord,) Acts 11.22, 23. that, When he saw the Grace of God, he was glad;
The blessed God knows what is most suitable to the Genius and Spirit of his own New Creature: They who are his sincere Servants, are his Sons too, born of him,
The blessed God knows what is most suitable to the Genius and Spirit of his own New Creature: They who Are his sincere Servants, Are his Sons too, born of him,
They must have great Stores of Corn, Wine and Oyl. His better born servants are of a more excellent Spirit, and better pleased with the light of his Countenance ; he differently treats them accordingly.
They must have great Stores of Corn, Wine and Oil. His better born Servants Are of a more excellent Spirit, and better pleased with the Light of his Countenance; he differently treats them accordingly.
St. Paul professes himself a Servant of God, and an Apostle of Jesus Christ, in hope of Eternal life, which he that could not lye had promised, and hereupon resolvedly encounters all the difficulties of that hazardous Service.
Saint Paul Professes himself a Servant of God, and an Apostle of jesus christ, in hope of Eternal life, which he that could not lie had promised, and hereupon resolvedly encounters all the difficulties of that hazardous Service.
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His Acceptance is exprest in the same words, (as was said) which have generally given us his Character, not only shewing what he was, and did, but that his Lord esteem'd,
His Acceptance is expressed in the same words, (as was said) which have generally given us his Character, not only showing what he was, and did, but that his Lord esteemed,
It supposes both an account taken how this Servant demean'd himself, and a Rule according whereto the matters to be accounted for, were to be examin'd and judg'd of.
It supposes both an account taken how this Servant demeaned himself, and a Rule according whereto the matters to be accounted for, were to be examined and judged of.
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So then every one of us shall give an account of himself to God, Rom. 14.12. 2. That there is some certain stated Rule, by which their doings must be measured.
So then every one of us shall give an account of himself to God, Rom. 14.12. 2. That there is Some certain stated Rule, by which their doings must be measured.
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and what is the next and most immediate rule of our Duty, is also the rule of Gods Judgment: Such a Rule it must suppose as according whereto a true Judgment is possible, of our having done well. That cannot be the Law of works, according whereto no flesh can be Justified in his sight, It must therefore be the Law of Grace: And so this Servant is only said to have done well according to the NONLATINALPHABET Evangelica, The Indulgence of the Gospel can say NONLATINALPHABET, it is well, to that which the rigour of the Law would condemn.
and what is the next and most immediate Rule of our Duty, is also the Rule of God's Judgement: Such a Rule it must suppose as according whereto a true Judgement is possible, of our having done well. That cannot be the Law of works, according whereto no Flesh can be Justified in his sighed, It must Therefore be the Law of Grace: And so this Servant is only said to have done well according to the Evangelical, The Indulgence of the Gospel can say, it is well, to that which the rigour of the Law would condemn.
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so that the condition of acceptance and life was not to be distinguisht (as a thing of less latitude) from meer Duty in its utmost extent. Jam. 2.10. For whosoever shall keep the whole Law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
so that the condition of acceptance and life was not to be distinguished (as a thing of less latitude) from mere Duty in its utmost extent. Jam. 2.10. For whosoever shall keep the Whole Law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
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Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the Law to do them, Gal. 3.10. 2. This Judgment includes, 1. Well-pleasedness: NONLATINALPHABET, 'Tis well, q. d.
Cursed is every one that Continueth not in all things which Are written in the book of the Law to do them, Gal. 3.10. 2. This Judgement includes, 1. Well-pleasedness:, It's well, q. worser.
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and therefore follows in the subjoyned words, the collation of the Reward, of which Reward we have here a twofold expression, I will make thee Ruler over many things;
and Therefore follows in the subjoined words, the collation of the Reward, of which Reward we have Here a twofold expression, I will make thee Ruler over many things;
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how reasonably I shall not here dispute) 'tis said, Have thou authority over so many Cities. Either expression represents the remuneration here vouchsafed by a Metaphor, which nearly approaches that very usual one, by which the Felicity of Saints is represented under the notion of a Kingdom, q. d.
how reasonably I shall not Here dispute) it's said, Have thou Authority over so many Cities. Either expression represents the remuneration Here vouchsafed by a Metaphor, which nearly Approaches that very usual one, by which the Felicity of Saints is represented under the notion of a Kingdom, q. worser.
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] Wherein, as Expositors observe, our Lord slides insensibly out of the Parable, into the thing designed by it, using words indifferently applicable to either,
] Wherein, as Expositors observe, our Lord slides insensibly out of the Parable, into the thing designed by it, using words indifferently applicable to either,
Expressions serving to signifie, as an Ancient speaks, NONLATINALPHABET, the summe of all Felicity, as what can more fitly signifie that than Joy, the Joy of his Lord, and whereinto he was to enter?
Expressions serving to signify, as an Ancient speaks,, the sum of all Felicity, as what can more fitly signify that than Joy, the Joy of his Lord, and whereinto he was to enter?
When the dark shady Vale is past over, with much toyl, the Path of Life leads into that Presence where is fulness of joy, and pleasures for evermore. The fulness of joy speaks the purity of it;
When the dark shady Vale is passed over, with much toil, the Path of Life leads into that Presence where is fullness of joy, and pleasures for evermore. The fullness of joy speaks the purity of it;
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And of the concurrence of these two, the holy Scripture sufficiently assures us, when it makes God himself to be the object of our eternal vision in that other state;
And of the concurrence of these two, the holy Scripture sufficiently assures us, when it makes God himself to be the Object of our Eternal vision in that other state;
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signifying all that proportion and agreeableness of the blessed Soul to the beatific Object, which is requisite to a most pleasant, perfect and perpetual enjoyment.
signifying all that proportion and agreeableness of the blessed Soul to the beatific Object, which is requisite to a most pleasant, perfect and perpetual enjoyment.
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they are to enter into it, and the dominion it must for ever have over them, they are to be absorp't of it, lose themselves in it, not so much to possess it, as be possest by it.
they Are to enter into it, and the dominion it must for ever have over them, they Are to be absorbed of it, loose themselves in it, not so much to possess it, as be possessed by it.
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if any have not yet learnt to value his service for it self, let them make their estimate by the end of it, and by what is even at present most certainly annexed to it. To be accepted with him!
if any have not yet learned to valve his service for it self, let them make their estimate by the end of it, and by what is even At present most Certainly annexed to it. To be accepted with him!
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than that the glorious Lord of Heaven and Earth should say to him, Well done? To have him say to us as to Moses, Thou hast found Grace in my sight, Exod. 33.12. To have gained this Testimony, as Enoch did, Heb. 11.5. That we have pleased God ;
than that the glorious Lord of Heaven and Earth should say to him, Well done? To have him say to us as to Moses, Thou hast found Grace in my sighed, Exod 33.12. To have gained this Testimony, as Enoch did, Hebrew 11.5. That we have pleased God;
and that our Case might truely admit of such an Angelical Salutation, (thô upon a less peculiar account) Hail thou that art highly favoured? how great a thing is it!
and that our Case might truly admit of such an Angelical Salutation, (though upon a less peculiar account) Hail thou that art highly favoured? how great a thing is it!
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and the more abject spirit of a very Cain, resents so deeply his not being accepted, tha• his troubled mind imprints Characters of Sorrow in his Face, shews it self in a fallen Countenance, and dejected looks.
and the more abject Spirit of a very Cain, resents so deeply his not being accepted, tha• his troubled mind imprints Characters of Sorrow in his Face, shows it self in a fallen Countenance, and dejected looks.
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Can the Love of a God seem little with us? it addes greatly to the value of meer Kindness, abstracted from Beneficence, if it be born me by a judicious, wise person, such a one honours whom he loves;
Can the Love of a God seem little with us? it adds greatly to the valve of mere Kindness, abstracted from Beneficence, if it be born me by a judicious, wise person, such a one honours whom he loves;
But how transporting a thing should it be, besides the present sence of such acceptance, which (with more or less expresness) accompanies diligence and fidelity in his Service, to have it judicially declared with solemnity,
But how transporting a thing should it be, beside the present sense of such acceptance, which (with more or less expressness) Accompanies diligence and Fidis in his Service, to have it judicially declared with solemnity,
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Who would think meanly of being the accepted Servant of the most high God? They that finally despise so Priviledg'd a State, will see it with their eyes, (exemplifi'd in others) but shall never tast the sweetness of it.
Who would think meanly of being the accepted Servant of the most high God? They that finally despise so Privileged a State, will see it with their eyes, (exemplified in Others) but shall never taste the sweetness of it.
2. How easily accountable is it why our Lord lets his Servants suffer hard things in this World a while? He may permit it to be so, who hath it in his Power to make their Sorrow be turn'd into Joy:
2. How Easily accountable is it why our Lord lets his Servants suffer hard things in this World a while? He may permit it to be so, who hath it in his Power to make their Sorrow be turned into Joy:
and make themselves Slaves in the mean time to the worst of Masters? how do men drudge to the Devil? what Slaves are they to themselves and their own vile Lusts? As indeed no man serves himself,
and make themselves Slaves in the mean time to the worst of Masters? how do men drudge to the devil? what Slaves Are they to themselves and their own vile Lustiest? As indeed no man serves himself,
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We do not enough live up to the Principles of our Religion, while we consider not with more compassion the condition of infatuated Mankind in this respect.
We do not enough live up to the Principles of our Religion, while we Consider not with more compassion the condition of infatuated Mankind in this respect.
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and instead of Enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord, they must hear and feel, Cast ye the unprofitable Servant into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, (vers. 30.)
and instead of Enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord, they must hear and feel, Cast you the unprofitable Servant into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, (vers. 30.)
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6. See what estimate we are to make of the nature of God, especially of his large, munisicent goodness (which is his nature, God is love :) For consider the various emanations and discoveries of it, which may here be taken notice of.
6. See what estimate we Are to make of the nature of God, especially of his large, munisicent Goodness (which is his nature, God is love:) For Consider the various emanations and discoveries of it, which may Here be taken notice of.
And if he thought it fit to have them for state, and as a thing becoming his majesty and greatness, is attended, above, by so excellent God-like Creatures! So suitable, and obsequious! So powerful and agile!
And if he Thought it fit to have them for state, and as a thing becoming his majesty and greatness, is attended, above, by so excellent Godlike Creatures! So suitable, and obsequious! So powerful and agile!
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That he should seek Servants among us! (for his having them implies it, who ever serv'd him unsought unto?) invite men into his service with so importunate solicitation!
That he should seek Servants among us! (for his having them Implies it, who ever served him unsought unto?) invite men into his service with so importunate solicitation!
Most men would disdain so to sue to Servants that forsake them, and are loath to confess their real need and want of them (were it never so great:) The Cynick scorn'd to look after his servant that left him, counting it a disgrace when Manes thought he could live without Diogenes, that Diogenes should not be able to live without Manes. The All-sufficient Deity stoops to that which indigency and wretchedness think even too mean for them!
Most men would disdain so to sue to Servants that forsake them, and Are loath to confess their real need and want of them (were it never so great:) The Cynic scorned to look After his servant that left him, counting it a disgrace when Manes Thought he could live without Diogenes, that Diogenes should not be able to live without Manes. The All-sufficient Deity stoops to that which indigency and wretchedness think even too mean for them!
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for how many omissions, how much lazieness and sloth, how many incogitancies and mistakes, how much real disservice must he forgive when he accepts them,
for how many omissions, how much lazieness and sloth, how many incogitancies and mistakes, how much real disservice must he forgive when he accepts them,
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and says (yet) 'Tis well done? How little is it they do at the best? and how unprofitable to him? and yet that little also he forms and even creates them to,
and Says (yet) It's well done? How little is it they do At the best? and how unprofitable to him? and yet that little also he forms and even creates them to,
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The best and most acceptable service any are capable of doing him, is when they accept him, take and chuse him to be their portion, and blessedness. Trust, love and delight in him as such, live upon his fulness,
The best and most acceptable service any Are capable of doing him, is when they accept him, take and choose him to be their portion, and blessedness. Trust, love and delight in him as such, live upon his fullness,
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They that in the most peculiar sence are his Ministers or Servants, as they are more earnestly intent upon this, and win more Souls, are the more amply and gloriously rewarded.
They that in the most peculiar sense Are his Ministers or Servants, as they Are more earnestly intent upon this, and win more Souls, Are the more amply and gloriously rewarded.
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And for all the rest of his Servants, wherein do they serve him most, but when by their converse and example, they induce others to entertain good thoughts of God, and Religion, and thereupon to make the same Choice which they have made,
And for all the rest of his Servants, wherein do they serve him most, but when by their converse and Exampl, they induce Others to entertain good thoughts of God, and Religion, and thereupon to make the same Choice which they have made,
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And when they relieve, support, encourage, and help on those that are in the way, or whom they are endeavouring to bring into the way to final blessedness!
And when they relieve, support, encourage, and help on those that Are in the Way, or whom they Are endeavouring to bring into the Way to final blessedness!
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We do him not right, that we consider not his admirable goodness, in so plain instances of it, with more frequent seriousness and intention of mind and Spirit,
We do him not right, that we Consider not his admirable Goodness, in so plain instances of it, with more frequent seriousness and intention of mind and Spirit,
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and God sends them this Message by Shemaiah the Prophet, that Because they had forsaken him, (vers. 5.) therefore he also had left them in the hands of Shishak:
and God sends them this Message by Shemaiah the Prophet, that Because they had forsaken him, (vers. 5.) Therefore he also had left them in the hands of shishak:
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Shishak 's) Servants, that ye may know my Service, and the Service of the Kingdoms of the Countreys, vers. 8. Since they would abandon God and the true Religion, he would by a very sensible instruction,
shishak is) Servants, that you may know my Service, and the Service of the Kingdoms of the Countries', vers. 8. Since they would abandon God and the true Religion, he would by a very sensible instruction,
and if we serve him despondingly, and with dejected Spirits, how causeless a Reproach do we cast upon him and his Service? 'tis a greater iniquity than is commonly considered, implies dislike of his work,
and if we serve him despondingly, and with dejected Spirits, how causeless a Reproach do we cast upon him and his Service? it's a greater iniquity than is commonly considered, Implies dislike of his work,
And that we may imitate such a good and faithful Servant, let me briefly set the example of such a one before you, in this excellent person lately taken from among us;
And that we may imitate such a good and faithful Servant, let me briefly Set the Exampl of such a one before you, in this excellent person lately taken from among us;
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And did so set off all that was superadded and inserted into it, by humane culture or divine Grace as an advantageous setting doth the lustre of a Diamond.
And did so Set off all that was superadded and inserted into it, by humane culture or divine Grace as an advantageous setting does the lustre of a Diamond.
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He had all the advantages of Education from his Childhood, which the pious care of an affectionate, prudent, learned Father could give him, that were proper,
He had all the advantages of Education from his Childhood, which the pious care of an affectionate, prudent, learned Father could give him, that were proper,
An Office whereof his excellent Father (the eminent, holy, heavenly, reverend, ancient Mr. Fairclough of Suffolk, whose Name in that Countrey hath still a grateful savour with all good men of whatsoever perswasion,) shewed his high esteem and love, not only by the most diligent discharge of it himself,
an Office whereof his excellent Father (the eminent, holy, heavenly, reverend, ancient Mr. Fairclough of Suffolk, whose Name in that Country hath still a grateful savour with all good men of whatsoever persuasion,) showed his high esteem and love, not only by the most diligent discharge of it himself,
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About twelve Years he continu'd a Student (whereof divers, a Fellow ) and great Ornament of Emanuel Colledge in Cambridge, as he was also much adorned by it.
About twelve years he continued a Student (whereof diverse, a Fellow) and great Ornament of Emmanuel College in Cambridge, as he was also much adorned by it.
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He was a man of a clear, distinct understanding, of a very quick, discerning and penetrating Judgment, that would, on a sudden (as I have sometimes observed in discourse with him) strike through knotty difficulties into the inward Center of Truth, with such a felicity that things seem'd to offer themselves to him, which are wont to cost others a troublesome search.
He was a man of a clear, distinct understanding, of a very quick, discerning and penetrating Judgement, that would, on a sudden (as I have sometime observed in discourse with him) strike through knotty difficulties into the inward Centre of Truth, with such a felicity that things seemed to offer themselves to him, which Are wont to cost Others a troublesome search.
and inwrought into the temper and habit of his Mind, which afterwards ▪ he liked not to muddy and discompose by busie agitations with others about that Truth which he found himself in a pleasant secure possession of,
and inwrought into the temper and habit of his Mind, which afterwards ▪ he liked not to muddy and discompose by busy agitations with Others about that Truth which he found himself in a pleasant secure possession of,
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I never knew any man under the more constant governing power of Religion, which made it be his business both to exercise and diffuse it to his uttermost;
I never knew any man under the more constant governing power of Religion, which made it be his business both to exercise and diffuse it to his uttermost;
and being of a lively active Spirit, that Love was his facile, potent mover to the doing even of all the good that could be thought (in an ordinary way) possible to him,
and being of a lively active Spirit, that Love was his facile, potent mover to the doing even of all the good that could be Thought (in an ordinary Way) possible to him,
To give a true succinct account of the complexion of his Soul, he was even made up of Life and Love. Such was the clearness and sincerity of his Spirit, his constant Uprightness and Integrity,
To give a true succinct account of the complexion of his Soul, he was even made up of Life and Love. Such was the clearness and sincerity of his Spirit, his constant Uprightness and Integrity,
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so little darkned by an evil Conscience, (and indeed, little ever clouded with melancholy Fumes) that he seemed to live in the constant sence of Gods favour and acceptance,
so little darkened by an evil Conscience, (and indeed, little ever clouded with melancholy Fumes) that he seemed to live in the constant sense of God's favour and acceptance,
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Devotedness to his Interest, Acquiescence in his Wisdom and Will, were not meer Precepts with him but Habits. No man could be more deeply concern'd about the affairs of Religion, and Gods Interest in the World,
Devotedness to his Interest, Acquiescence in his Wisdom and Will, were not mere Precepts with him but Habits. No man could be more deeply concerned about the affairs of Religion, and God's Interest in the World,
yet his solicitude was temper'd with that stedfast trust, that it might be seen the acknowledg'd Verities of Gods governing the World, superintending and ordering all humane affairs by wise and steady Counsel,
yet his solicitude was tempered with that steadfast trust, that it might be seen the acknowledged Verities of God's governing the World, superintending and ordering all humane affairs by wise and steady Counsel,
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and sence of his Love and Goodness, made that rare and happy Temperament with him, which I cannot better express than by a pleasant seriousness: What friend of his did ever at the first congress, see his face but with a grave Smile? when unexpectedly and by surprize he came in among his familiar Friends, it seem'd as if he had blest the room,
and sense of his Love and goodness, made that rare and happy Temperament with him, which I cannot better express than by a pleasant seriousness: What friend of his did ever At the First congress, see his face but with a grave Smile? when unexpectedly and by surprise he Come in among his familiar Friends, it seemed as if he had blessed the room,
The relishes whereof were so delicious to him, that no Festival could be so grateful to any man as the opportunity was to him of making another tast, and feel his Kindness.
The Relishes whereof were so delicious to him, that no Festival could be so grateful to any man as the opportunity was to him of making Another taste, and feel his Kindness.
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So that they that knew him, thô most delighted with his Society, were never wont to urge for his stay with them beyond his prefixed time (which he commonly mentioned at his first entrance) knowing it would be in vain.
So that they that knew him, though most delighted with his Society, were never wont to urge for his stay with them beyond his prefixed time (which he commonly mentioned At his First Entrance) knowing it would be in vain.
Thither he was brought by so peculiar a conduct and direction of Providence, as seem'd to carry with it some signification what great use he was afterwards to be of in that place.
Thither he was brought by so peculiar a conduct and direction of Providence, as seemed to carry with it Some signification what great use he was afterwards to be of in that place.
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The very reverend Dr. Whitchcot, being, also, at that time Fellow of the same Colledge in Cambridge, and presented to a Living in that Countrey, that was in the disposition of that Colledge, obtained of him to accompany him in a Journey to visit,
The very reverend Dr. Whitchcot, being, also, At that time Fellow of the same College in Cambridge, and presented to a Living in that Country, that was in the disposition of that College, obtained of him to accompany him in a Journey to visit,
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Where that so accomplisht Person exprest a Resolution fit to be exemplary to others of profoundest Learning (and which was strictly afterwards followed by this his chosen Companion) Preaching his first Sermon (as himself was pleas'd to tell me) upon those words, I determined to know nothing among you,
Where that so accomplished Person expressed a Resolution fit to be exemplary to Others of profoundest Learning (and which was strictly afterwards followed by this his chosen Companion) Preaching his First Sermon (as himself was pleased to tell me) upon those words, I determined to know nothing among you,
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After some time spent together here, the Doctors affairs recalling him, for the present, to Cambridge, he prevailed with our worthy Friend to stay behind,
After Some time spent together Here, the Doctors affairs recalling him, for the present, to Cambridge, he prevailed with our worthy Friend to stay behind,
During his abode upon this occasion in those parts, a noted Gentleman, the Patron of the Rectory of Mells, being at that time High Sheriff of the County, sent to Mr. Fairclough (of whose worth, Fame had not let him long be ignorant) desiring him to Preach the Assize-Sermon. Some circumstances having also brought the matter within so narrow a compas, that the straits of time made it necessary to press the request with more importunity than could admit of a denial.
During his Abided upon this occasion in those parts, a noted Gentleman, the Patron of the Rectory of Mells, being At that time High Sheriff of the County, sent to Mr. Fairclough (of whose worth, Fame had not let him long be ignorant) desiring him to Preach the Assize-sermon. some Circumstances having also brought the matter within so narrow a compass, that the straits of time made it necessary to press the request with more importunity than could admit of a denial.
That Performance was so highly acceptable, and so newly over when the Patron was surprized with the tidings of the former Rector of Mells his Death, that he immediately told our worthy Friend, he could not otherwise so fitly gratifie him for his Sermon,
That Performance was so highly acceptable, and so newly over when the Patron was surprised with the tidings of the former Rector of Mells his Death, that he immediately told our worthy Friend, he could not otherwise so fitly gratify him for his Sermon,
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The Opportunity of stated Service, in a Calling to which he had most seriously devoted himself, more than the emolument (as did afterwards sufficiently appear) soon determin'd his thoughts,
The Opportunity of stated Service, in a Calling to which he had most seriously devoted himself, more than the emolument (as did afterwards sufficiently appear) soon determined his thoughts,
it was soon observ'd what a Star was risen in that Horizon, and a confluence was quickly gathered, of such as rejoyced in the light of it, which made an obscure Countrey Village, soon become a most noted place;
it was soon observed what a Star was risen in that Horizon, and a confluence was quickly gathered, of such as rejoiced in the Light of it, which made an Obscure Country Village, soon become a most noted place;
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from sundry Miles about, thither was the great resort, so that I have wondered to see so throng an Auditory as I have sometimes had the opportunity to observe in such a place, that did usually attend his most fruitful Ministry.
from sundry Miles about, thither was the great resort, so that I have wondered to see so throng an Auditory as I have sometime had the opportunity to observe in such a place, that did usually attend his most fruitful Ministry.
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that softness, gentleness, sweetness, alluringness at others, that one would think it scarce possible to resist the Spirit and Power wherewith he spake.
that softness, gentleness, sweetness, alluringness At Others, that one would think it scarce possible to resist the Spirit and Power wherewith he spoke.
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besides his usual exercises on the Lords-day, of Praying, Reading the Scriptures, Preaching, Catechising, Administring the Sacraments; (as the occasions or stated seasons occurr'd) he usually five dayes in the week, betimes in the morning, appeared in publick, Pray'd,
beside his usual exercises on the Lord's day, of Praying, Reading the Scriptures, Preaching, Catechising, Administering the Sacraments; (as the occasions or stated seasons occurred) he usually five days in the Week, betimes in the morning, appeared in public, Prayed,
and Preach't an expository Lecture upon some portion of the Holy Scriptures, in course to such as could then Assemble, which so many did, that he alwayes had a considerable Congregation;
and Preached an expository Lecture upon Some portion of the Holy Scriptures, in course to such as could then Assemble, which so many did, that he always had a considerable Congregation;
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And I know that the most eminent for quality and judgment among his Hearers, valued those his Morning-Exercises for elaborateness, accuracy, instructiveness, equally with his Lords-dayes Sermons.
And I know that the most eminent for quality and judgement among his Hearers, valued those his Morning-Exercises for elaborateness, accuracy, instructiveness, equally with his Lords' days Sermons.
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Yet also he found time not only to visit the sick, (which opportunities he caught at with great eagerness) but also in a continual course, all the Families within his charge;
Yet also he found time not only to visit the sick, (which opportunities he caught At with great eagerness) but also in a continual course, all the Families within his charge;
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and applying himself to them in Instructions, Reproofs, Admonitions, Exhortations and Encouragements suitably thereto; and he went through all with the greatest facility and Pleasure imaginable;
and applying himself to them in Instructions, Reproofs, Admonitions, Exhortations and Encouragements suitably thereto; and he went through all with the greatest facility and Pleasure imaginable;
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The state of things in those dayes making it necessary (and not hindering) that what was to be done for the preservation of Common Order, must be by the spontaneous Associating of the Pastors of many Congregations;
The state of things in those days making it necessary (and not hindering) that what was to be done for the preservation of Common Order, must be by the spontaneous Associating of the Pastors of many Congregations;
and much exceeding him in years, with the effectual influence he had upon all their affairs (manifestly aiming at nothing but the promoting of Religion,
and much exceeding him in Years, with the effectual influence he had upon all their affairs (manifestly aiming At nothing but the promoting of Religion,
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And the good effects upon the People shew'd, how much could be done by a naked, undisguised recommendation of ones self to mens Consciences in the sight of God:
And the good effects upon the People showed, how much could be done by a naked, undisguised recommendation of ones self to men's Consciences in the sighed of God:
Nor would his Brethren of greatest value (and divers there were in those parts of very great) think it any detraction from themselves to acknowledge much more to the wise, modest, humble activity of his Spirit in their common concernments,
Nor would his Brothers of greatest valve (and diverse there were in those parts of very great) think it any detraction from themselves to acknowledge much more to the wise, modest, humble activity of his Spirit in their Common concernments,
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And when the time approached of his quitting it, he eminently shew'd his constant, great Moderation in reference to the controverted things that occasioned his doing so in all his reasonings with his Brethren about them.
And when the time approached of his quitting it, he eminently showed his constant, great Moderation in Referente to the controverted things that occasioned his doing so in all his reasonings with his Brothers about them.
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And it further appeared in the earnest bent of his endeavours to form the minds of his People, as much as was possible, unto future Vnion under the conduct of whoso should succeed him in the serious care of their Souls;
And it further appeared in the earnest bent of his endeavours to from the minds of his People, as much as was possible, unto future union under the conduct of whoso should succeed him in the serious care of their Souls;
whereof the extant abridgment of sundry his later Sermons to them, are an abundant Testimony; (thô such a repression of their Sorrows, it was not possible to them to receive othewise,
whereof the extant abridgment of sundry his later Sermons to them, Are an abundant Testimony; (though such a repression of their Sorrows, it was not possible to them to receive otherwise,
than as dutiful Children are wont to do, the Exhortations of an affectionate dying Father, not to mourn for his Death:) In the Substantial things of Religion no man was more fervently zealous, about the Circumstantials none more cool and temperate.
than as dutiful Children Are wont to do, the Exhortations of an affectionate dying Father, not to mourn for his Death:) In the Substantial things of Religion no man was more fervently zealous, about the Circumstantials none more cool and temperate.
But he continued a most entire undiminisht Friendship with many of them (and several of eminent note, by whom also it was equally cherisht on their parts) even to the last.
But he continued a most entire undiminished Friendship with many of them (and several of eminent note, by whom also it was equally cherished on their parts) even to the last.
For thô the Annual profits of his Living were very considerable, yet his free (but well regulated) hospitality, and large, diffusive Charity (wherein his excellent Consort, one of the most pious, prudent,
For though the Annual profits of his Living were very considerable, yet his free (but well regulated) hospitality, and large, diffusive Charity (wherein his excellent Consort, one of the most pious, prudent,
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He had laid up no Treasure but in Heaven. And was the Son of a no way unlike Father, from whom the expectancy of a patrimonial Estate could not be great;
He had laid up no Treasure but in Heaven. And was the Son of a no Way unlike Father, from whom the expectancy of a patrimonial Estate could not be great;
So that for some Years (as I have heard him say) he did owe much of his Subsistence to the Bounty of some worthy Citizens of London, whose temper it is, to take more pleasure in doing such good, than in having it told the World who they were.
So that for Some years (as I have herd him say) he did owe much of his Subsistence to the Bounty of Some worthy Citizens of London, whose temper it is, to take more pleasure in doing such good, than in having it told the World who they were.
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but) in pressing the great, and agreed things that belong to serious, living Religion, that it even melts my Soul to think of the overwhelming Sorrows wherewith the tydings of his Death must have been received, by Multitudes in the West, that were often wont with greatest delight and Fruit to enjoy his most lively, edifying Labours.
but) in pressing the great, and agreed things that belong to serious, living Religion, that it even melts my Soul to think of the overwhelming Sorrows wherewith the tidings of his Death must have been received, by Multitudes in the West, that were often wont with greatest delight and Fruit to enjoy his most lively, edifying Labours.
But it is a great Argument of Gods kind propensions towards it, and speaks much of his good will to men, that now and then such heavenly Creatures are permitted to inhabit it,
But it is a great Argument of God's kind propensions towards it, and speaks much of his good will to men, that now and then such heavenly Creatures Are permitted to inhabit it,
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and having seen true goodness exemplify'd, may thence, more easily, take our advantage to apprehend what that State is, wherein there will be so vast a collection of excellent Creatures,
and having seen true Goodness exemplified, may thence, more Easily, take our advantage to apprehend what that State is, wherein there will be so vast a collection of excellent Creatures,
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I especially pronounce this holy man blessed (saith a great man in the ancient Church, speaking of an excellent person Deceased ) for that he hath passed from one order to another (NONLATINALPHABET) and leaving our City, hath ascended to another City,
I especially pronounce this holy man blessed (Says a great man in the ancient Church, speaking of an excellent person Deceased) for that he hath passed from one order to Another () and leaving our city, hath ascended to Another city,
Referring to that of the Apostle, Heb. 12. and magnifying (that NONLATINALPHABET) that glorious convention not for the multitude of the powers above only,
Referring to that of the Apostle, Hebrew 12. and magnifying (that) that glorious convention not for the multitude of the Powers above only,
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but for the Confluence of the good, with a perfect vacancy of envy, and an abounding perpetual Joy and satisfaction of Mind — Love, Peace, Goodness, &c. and every fruit of the Spirit in most plenteous fulness.
but for the Confluence of the good, with a perfect vacancy of envy, and an abounding perpetual Joy and satisfaction of Mind — Love, Peace, goodness, etc. and every fruit of the Spirit in most plenteous fullness.
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Yea, and it may encline us to have somewhat the Kinder Thoughts of this our meaner native Element, and less to regret that our earthly part should dissolve and incorporate with it;
Yea, and it may incline us to have somewhat the Kinder Thoughts of this our meaner native Element, and less to regret that our earthly part should dissolve and incorporate with it;
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to think what rich Treasure, what Shrines of a lately inhabiting Deity (now become Sacred Dust) it hath from time to time received and transmuted into it self.
to think what rich Treasure, what Shrines of a lately inhabiting Deity (now become Sacred Dust) it hath from time to time received and transmuted into it self.
of the Tombs of Martyrs, and other excellent persons (as many of them were) collected in one little spot of this Earth? And if there were as particular an account of the more refined part of Subterraneous London, much more of all places, where just and holy men have dropt,
of the Tombs of Martyrs, and other excellent Persons (as many of them were) collected in one little spot of this Earth? And if there were as particular an account of the more refined part of Subterraneous London, much more of all places, where just and holy men have dropped,
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and depos'd their earthly Tabernacles, how would our Earth appear ennobled (and even hallowed) by such continual accessions to it, in all times and Ages? What a glorious Hoast will arise and spring up even out of one London? Is not the Grave now a less gloomy thing? who would grudge to lye obscurely a while, among them with whom we expect to rise and ascend so gloriously?
and deposed their earthly Tabernacles, how would our Earth appear ennobled (and even hallowed) by such continual accessions to it, in all times and Ages? What a glorious Host will arise and spring up even out of one London? Is not the Grave now a less gloomy thing? who would grudge to lie obscurely a while, among them with whom we expect to rise and ascend so gloriously?
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what should not the expectation of such a Welcome carry us through? Well done good and faithful Servant, &c. How studious should we be so to acquit our selves as he hath done? Blessed is that Servant whom the Lord when he comes shall find so doing:
what should not the expectation of such a Welcome carry us through? Well done good and faithful Servant, etc. How studious should we be so to acquit our selves as he hath done? Blessed is that Servant whom the Lord when he comes shall find so doing:
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As Holy Mr. Herbert. — Well, I will change the Service, and go seek Some other Master out. Ah my dear God! tho' I be clean forgot, Let me not love thee, if I love thee not.
As Holy Mr. Herbert. — Well, I will change the Service, and go seek some other Master out. Ah my dear God! though I be clean forgotten, Let me not love thee, if I love thee not.
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