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DAVID 's Labour and Rest. ACTS XIII. v. 36. DAVID is Labour and Rest. ACTS XIII. v. 36.
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For David, after he had served his own Generation by the Will of God, fell on sleep.
For David, After he had served his own Generation by the Will of God, fell on sleep.
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IF there be any Force either in Precept, Prohibition, Promise, or President, to engage to Holiness of Conversation;
IF there be any Force either in Precept, Prohibition, Promise, or President, to engage to Holiness of Conversation;
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doubtless the Christian is under the greatest Obligation. No Religion so strictly commands Holiness: Be ye holy in all manner of conversation: Nor more prohibits unholiness;
doubtless the Christian is under the greatest Obligation. No Religion so strictly commands Holiness: Be you holy in all manner of Conversation: Nor more prohibits unholiness;
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without which no man shall see the Lord.
without which no man shall see the Lord.
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Where do we meet with the like encouraging Promises? having the promise both of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. Where do we meet with the like encouraging Promises? having the promise both of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
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Or where so strict and obliging Patterns and Examples, not only the President of the holy Jesus, who went up and down doing good;
Or where so strict and obliging Patterns and Examples, not only the President of the holy jesus, who went up and down doing good;
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but also a Cloud of Witnesses, whereof we have one in the Text, holy David, who served out his Generation.
but also a Cloud of Witnesses, whereof we have one in the Text, holy David, who served out his Generation.
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In the projecting Age wherein we live, he is a very inconsiderable person that hath not some Design or other on foot;
In the projecting Age wherein we live, he is a very inconsiderable person that hath not Some Design or other on foot;
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but there is no Design a Christian ought to have in in pursuit, comparable with that of glorifying God, and saving of his Soul: All others compared with this;
but there is no Design a Christian ought to have in in pursuit, comparable with that of glorifying God, and Saving of his Soul: All Others compared with this;
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whether raising great Estates and Fortunes, or climbing up to highest Pinnacles of Honour, are but low and beggarly Designs.
whither raising great Estates and Fortune's, or climbing up to highest Pinnacles of Honour, Are but low and beggarly Designs.
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Nor is there any other way we can better express our reall care for carrying on this good Design,
Nor is there any other Way we can better express our real care for carrying on this good Design,
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than by a suitable Comportment and endeavour to do as David did, to serve out our own Generation:
than by a suitable Comportment and endeavour to do as David did, to serve out our own Generation:
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Nor any Rule for us to square our Conversation by, in order to the glorifying of God,
Nor any Rule for us to square our Conversation by, in order to the glorifying of God,
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and serviceableness, than the Rule David walked by, viz. the Will of God. And whosoever walketh in this Way,
and serviceableness, than the Rule David walked by, viz. the Will of God. And whosoever walks in this Way,
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and by this Rule, may expect a David 's Issue and Event, to fall asleep, to be gathered to their Fathers, and receive a glorious Resurrection.
and by this Rule, may expect a David is Issue and Event, to fallen asleep, to be gathered to their Father's, and receive a glorious Resurrection.
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The words as they lye in the Relative sence, are brought in to prove the Resurrection of Christ,
The words as they lie in the Relative sense, Are brought in to prove the Resurrection of christ,
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and that as a thing foretold by the Psalmist, That he would not suffer his Holy One to see corruption:
and that as a thing foretold by the Psalmist, That he would not suffer his Holy One to see corruption:
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But David saw corruption, and therefore the Prediction of the Psalmist relates to Christ, and not personally to David: For David, after he had served out his generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and saw corruption, &c.
But David saw corruption, and Therefore the Prediction of the Psalmist relates to christ, and not personally to David: For David, After he had served out his generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and saw corruption, etc.
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But I shall consider the words absolutely in themselves, which contain these three Considerables. First, Good David 's Agency and Fidelity, He served out his generation.
But I shall Consider the words absolutely in themselves, which contain these three Considerables. First, Good David is Agency and Fidis, He served out his generation.
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Secondly, The Canon or Rule of his Activity, the will of God. Secondly, The Canon or Rule of his Activity, the will of God.
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Thirdly, The Exodus, or Event of both, which doubtless was happy, He fell asleep, and was gathered to his Fathers. Thirdly, The Exodus, or Event of both, which doubtless was happy, He fell asleep, and was gathered to his Father's.
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Of these three in their order,
Of these three in their order,
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First, Holy David 's fidelity and agency, who served out his Generation, i. e. the whole series, course and scope of his Life, was how he might be serviceable to God, in all the parts thereof, not only in a fit and mood, by starts,First, Holy David is Fidis and agency, who served out his Generation, i. e. the Whole series, course and scope of his Life, was how he might be serviceable to God, in all the parts thereof, not only in a fit and mood, by starts,
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and fits, but throughout his Generation.
and fits, but throughout his Generation.
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Whose excellent Pattern, recommends to us a necessary, and important Duty incumbent upon us, to be Active,
Whose excellent Pattern, recommends to us a necessary, and important Duty incumbent upon us, to be Active,
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and Serviceable to God in our Generation, in all the Stations and Relations Gods Providence sets us in.
and Serviceable to God in our Generation, in all the Stations and Relations God's Providence sets us in.
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He did not serve God, as a Servant his Master for a Year, or an Apprentice for seven Years,
He did not serve God, as a Servant his Master for a Year, or an Apprentice for seven years,
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as long as his Indentures last, but he was as a bored Servant all his days:
as long as his Indentures last, but he was as a bored Servant all his days:
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Not putting Limits, Bounds, or Periods to his Service, but as long as Life lasted. He never begun well, or to good purpose, that doth not continue his Fidelity:
Not putting Limits, Bounds, or Periods to his Service, but as long as Life lasted. He never begun well, or to good purpose, that does not continue his Fidis:
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Nor may he expect a Crown of Life, who is not Faithful to the Death.
Nor may he expect a Crown of Life, who is not Faithful to the Death.
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And here I must consider, David in his respective, and several Relations wherein Gods Providence set him,
And Here I must Consider, David in his respective, and several Relations wherein God's Providence Set him,
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and shew how serviceable he was in them all; and how reasonable it is for us so to be. And those were either in His Political, Ecclesiastical, Domestick. Relation.
and show how serviceable he was in them all; and how reasonable it is for us so to be. And those were either in His Political, Ecclesiastical, Domestic. Relation.
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First, Consider him in his Political Relation, as he was a King.First, Consider him in his Political Relation, as he was a King.
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No sooner did God advance him from the Shepherds Crook, and by his special command, invest him with the Crown and Scepter to lead his People Israel, as his peculiar Flock,
No sooner did God advance him from the Shepherd's Crook, and by his special command, invest him with the Crown and Sceptre to led his People Israel, as his peculiar Flock,
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but he set himself to defend his Subjects, to subdue Israels common Enemies, put Garisons into the Cities for the safety of the Common-wealth:
but he Set himself to defend his Subject's, to subdue Israel's Common Enemies, put Garrisons into the Cities for the safety of the Commonwealth:
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When possibly male-contents might think a less guard might serve the turn to secure the publick Peace.
When possibly malcontents might think a less guard might serve the turn to secure the public Peace.
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This was he who enjoyned, and commanded by his Authority the Worship of the God of Israel, according to the Law of Moses, and required the People under his Charge to serve,
This was he who enjoined, and commanded by his authority the Worship of the God of Israel, according to the Law of Moses, and required the People under his Charge to serve,
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and fear the God of Abraham. This was he, who was serviceable by appointing Judges,
and Fear the God of Abraham. This was he, who was serviceable by appointing Judges,
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for the Execution of Judgment and Justice, both for the Punishment of evil-doers, and for the Praise of them that do well.
for the Execution of Judgement and justice, both for the Punishment of evildoers, and for the Praise of them that do well.
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Nor was he a negligent Administrator of Justice himself; or did he turn off all to be managed by others hands:
Nor was he a negligent Administrator of justice himself; or did he turn off all to be managed by Others hands:
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but declares, that when he shall receive the Congregation, he would judge uprightly;
but declares, that when he shall receive the Congregation, he would judge uprightly;
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which he performed with great faithfulness, notwithstanding the after-insinuations of a Rebellious Son Absolom, and a Crafty Courtier Achitophel, who out of Sinister ends aspersed the Government, to raise their own Fortunes, and gratifie their own ambition. which he performed with great faithfulness, notwithstanding the after-insinuations of a Rebellious Son Absalom, and a Crafty Courtier Ahithophel, who out of Sinister ends aspersed the Government, to raise their own Fortune's, and gratify their own ambition.
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It is a very difficult, if not impossible thing to wear a Crown long, but some touring Spirits will be apt to raise Clamour,
It is a very difficult, if not impossible thing to wear a Crown long, but Some touring Spirits will be apt to raise Clamour,
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and unreasonable Slanders, and think it would fit better upon their own heads, and that if they had Power they could better manage the Affairs of State.
and unreasonable Slanders, and think it would fit better upon their own Heads, and that if they had Power they could better manage the Affairs of State.
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What he engaged to his God, David was careful to perform:
What he engaged to his God, David was careful to perform:
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Early destroying the wicked of the Land, and cutting off evil doers from the City of the Lord. Early destroying the wicked of the Land, and cutting off evil doers from the city of the Lord.
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Leading his People Israel in the Integrity of his heart, and guiding them by the skilfulness of his hands.
Leading his People Israel in the Integrity of his heart, and guiding them by the skilfulness of his hands.
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In short, in his publick service and administration, he eyed publick good, so as to the most and best men, Whatsoever the King did pleased the People.
In short, in his public service and administration, he eyed public good, so as to the most and best men, Whatsoever the King did pleased the People.
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Consider him, (Secondly,) in his Ecclesiastical relation, as a Prophet of the Lord, and so he served out his Generation. Consider him, (Secondly,) in his Ecclesiastical Relation, as a Prophet of the Lord, and so he served out his Generation.
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This was he who brought the Ark;
This was he who brought the Ark;
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the visible Symbol of God's Presence from Kirjathjearim, and placed it in a Tabernacle, notwithstanding the insolent scoffs of a deriding Michal. So hard a thing it is for any in publick Authority to promote Religion,
the visible Symbol of God's Presence from Kirjathjearim, and placed it in a Tabernacle, notwithstanding the insolent scoffs of a deriding Michal. So hard a thing it is for any in public authority to promote Religion,
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but some or other will revile, and reproach.
but Some or other will revile, and reproach.
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But yet he proceeded and made preparation for building a House for God, thô the compleating of it was left to his Successor:
But yet he proceeded and made preparation for building a House for God, though the completing of it was left to his Successor:
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yet his good purpose was acceptable to God.
yet his good purpose was acceptable to God.
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How careful was he in ordering the Priests and Levites to perform their Offices in their several courses, Sacred Writ do testifie;
How careful was he in ordering the Priests and Levites to perform their Offices in their several courses, Sacred Writ doe testify;
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to rectifie abuses, and regulate the Worship of God. How industrious in composing that precious Model of divine Truth, the Book of the Psalms!
to rectify Abuses, and regulate the Worship of God. How Industria in composing that precious Model of divine Truth, the Book of the Psalms!
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And ordering the Singers in their places to serve God in Prayers, Praises, and Thanksgiving!
And ordering the Singers in their places to serve God in Prayers, Praises, and Thanksgiving!
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And himself also with Supplications and Intercessions to God, standing up in the gap to divert the wrath of a justly provoked God, from a God provoking People,
And himself also with Supplications and Intercessions to God, standing up in the gap to divert the wrath of a justly provoked God, from a God provoking People,
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as divers Psalms testifie, Psal. 79.83. nor was he wanting upon the Receipt of any signal blessing, to return his grateful resentments of God's goodness:
as diverse Psalms testify, Psalm 79.83. nor was he wanting upon the Receipt of any signal blessing, to return his grateful resentments of God's Goodness:
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Several of the Psalms being Anthems of Praise, penn'd upon such occasions, to be publickly sung: As Psal. 18. &c.
Several of the Psalms being Anthems of Praise, penned upon such occasions, to be publicly sung: As Psalm 18. etc.
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Nor (Thirdly,) was he less careful to be serviceable to God in his Private, or Domestick relation:
Nor (Thirdly,) was he less careful to be serviceable to God in his Private, or Domestic Relation:
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By a holy, and exemplary Conversation.
By a holy, and exemplary Conversation.
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This was he who gave not only holy Precept, but Pattern, behaving himself wisely, and walking in the midst of his house in the perfect way.
This was he who gave not only holy Precept, but Pattern, behaving himself wisely, and walking in the midst of his house in the perfect Way.
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Not as too many, who regard not to debauch others under their charge by ill President:
Not as too many, who regard not to debauch Others under their charge by ill President:
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Or others who care not if they have but their Servants bodily labour, thô the Devil have their Hearts and Lives.
Or Others who care not if they have but their Servants bodily labour, though the devil have their Hearts and Lives.
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He doubtless counselled them to Piety, and bewailed the miscarriages of any under his charge and care:
He doubtless counseled them to Piety, and bewailed the miscarriages of any under his charge and care:
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When Rivers of Tears ran down his Eyes, because men kept not God's Laws. And (Lastly,) consider him in his carriage between God and his own Soul:
When rivers of Tears ran down his Eyes, Because men kept not God's Laws. And (Lastly,) Consider him in his carriage between God and his own Soul:
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He was a good Man, and after God's own Heart.
He was a good Man, and After God's own Heart.
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He preserved a holy aw and regard upon his Spirit, so as not presumptuously to sin and offend his Glorious Majesty.
He preserved a holy awe and regard upon his Spirit, so as not presumptuously to since and offend his Glorious Majesty.
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He lived not at random, but communed with his own heart, living under a daily sence of his Duty and obligations to God. He lived not At random, but communed with his own heart, living under a daily sense of his Duty and obligations to God.
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And so numbering his dayes, as to apply his heart to true wisdom. These I pass over with all brevity; And so numbering his days, as to apply his heart to true Wisdom. These I pass over with all brevity;
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that in the next place I may evidence to you, The reasonableness of this his Agency for God in his Generation;
that in the next place I may evidence to you, The reasonableness of this his Agency for God in his Generation;
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and that upon a twofold account.
and that upon a twofold account.
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First, Upon the Account, that serviceableness to God is the end, and design of God's bestowing upon us those Talents, Abilities and Opportunities we enjoy.First, Upon the Account, that serviceableness to God is the end, and Design of God's bestowing upon us those Talents, Abilities and Opportunities we enjoy.
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Doubtless God did never intend them to be laid out in Riot, or laid up in a Napkin:
Doubtless God did never intend them to be laid out in Riot, or laid up in a Napkin:
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Neither to wast them, or to rust. The Candle is not to be put under a Bushel.
Neither to wast them, or to rust. The Candle is not to be put under a Bushel.
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The manifestation of the Spirit, (so all other good gifts of Health, Riches, Honour, &c. ) are given to every man to profit withal;
The manifestation of the Spirit, (so all other good Gifts of Health, Riches, Honour, etc.) Are given to every man to profit withal;
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to be useful in our places, to God's Glory, our own, and others good. He frustrates God's aim that doth not employ them;
to be useful in our places, to God's Glory, our own, and Others good. He frustrates God's aim that does not employ them;
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whatsoever we receive from God, we are not to take as Proprietors, but as Stewards, or as Executors:
whatsoever we receive from God, we Are not to take as Proprietors, but as Stewards, or as Executors:
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not to embezzle as we please, but to employ the bequests according to the will of the Donor.
not to embezzle as we please, but to employ the bequests according to the will of the Donor.
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Secondly ▪ Considering the Account we must expect to give to our great Lord, of our Stewardship,Secondly ▪ Considering the Account we must expect to give to our great Lord, of our Stewardship,
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when he shall summon us to appear, which will be a just and strict account; who will render to every man according to his works.
when he shall summon us to appear, which will be a just and strict account; who will render to every man according to his works.
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As there is a reward to them who by patient continuance in well-doing, seek honour, glory, and immortal life;
As there is a reward to them who by patient Continuance in welldoing, seek honour, glory, and immortal life;
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so there's indignation and wrath to every Soul who commits evil. If we acknowledge our selves Creatures (that receive all from God) we must expect an appearance:
so there's Indignation and wrath to every Soul who commits evil. If we acknowledge our selves Creatures (that receive all from God) we must expect an appearance:
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If we be more, let us shew it, in warding off that account if we can.
If we be more, let us show it, in warding off that account if we can.
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But certain it is, We must all appear at the judgment Seat of Christ; Therefore it is reasonable we should serve God in our Generation.
But certain it is, We must all appear At the judgement Seat of christ; Therefore it is reasonable we should serve God in our Generation.
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What hath hitherto been insisted upon, may be matter of Admonition to us all.
What hath hitherto been insisted upon, may be matter of Admonition to us all.
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First, To you my Reverend Brethren of the Clergy, to whom God hath committed Curam animarum, The charge of Souls; First, To you my Reverend Brothers of the Clergy, to whom God hath committed Curam animarum, The charge of Souls;
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that we study this, of serviceableness in our places, may we be careful to employ our Talents for the designs of God's Glory, and others good in our several Stations;
that we study this, of serviceableness in our places, may we be careful to employ our Talents for the designs of God's Glory, and Others good in our several Stations;
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not sparing our pains for fear of hastening our end.
not sparing our pains for Fear of hastening our end.
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Our Lamps can never be better spent, or burnt out, than in lighting others to Heaven.
Our Lamps can never be better spent, or burned out, than in lighting Others to Heaven.
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Be we then instant in season, and out of season; both in Prayers and Preaching; rebuking and exhorting with all long-suffering and doctrine: Be we then instant in season, and out of season; both in Prayers and Preaching; rebuking and exhorting with all long-suffering and Doctrine:
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If God peradventure will give Grace, not only to the acknowledgment, but also to the Love of the Truth.
If God Peradventure will give Grace, not only to the acknowledgment, but also to the Love of the Truth.
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May we be willing to spend, and be spent in the service of so dear a Lord:
May we be willing to spend, and be spent in the service of so dear a Lord:
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Not forgetting the injunction given us at our Ordination, when we had the Holy Bible put into our hands, with charge to preach the Gospel.
Not forgetting the injunction given us At our Ordination, when we had the Holy bible put into our hands, with charge to preach the Gospel.
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And indeed can we be negligent, when besides the Precepts to industry, we have also the excellent Patterns set before us.
And indeed can we be negligent, when beside the Precepts to industry, we have also the excellent Patterns Set before us.
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The holy Angels, who are ministring Spirits for the good of the Elect. Such a Cloud of Witnesses,
The holy Angels, who Are ministering Spirits for the good of the Elect. Such a Cloud of Witnesses,
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before us for the good of others;
before us for the good of Others;
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God himself, who doth good continually, and excerciseth a watchful eye of Providence over his Church;
God himself, who does good continually, and Exerciseth a watchful eye of Providence over his Church;
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Christ, who whilst on Earth went up and down doing good, and now in Heaven maketh continual intercession for us.
christ, who while on Earth went up and down doing good, and now in Heaven makes continual Intercession for us.
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Or can we give up a better account of our Time, and Talents to God? What we do for his Glory,
Or can we give up a better account of our Time, and Talents to God? What we do for his Glory,
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and the Churches good, we may expect God will put upon the file.
and the Churches good, we may expect God will put upon the file.
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Nor can we serve a better Lord and Master, who hath an observant Eye to regard us,
Nor can we serve a better Lord and Master, who hath an observant Eye to regard us,
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and hath assured us, That if we be stedfast unmoveable, and aboanding in the work of the Lord, our labour shall not be in vain in the Lord.
and hath assured us, That if we be steadfast Unmovable, and aboanding in the work of the Lord, our labour shall not be in vain in the Lord.
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Secondly, Nor are you in your more private Spheres and Capacities to be negligent of this,Secondly, Nor Are you in your more private Spheres and Capacities to be negligent of this,
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but to be serviceable to God in your Relations. In your Families by prudent management of those under your charge;
but to be serviceable to God in your Relations. In your Families by prudent management of those under your charge;
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preventing as much as in you lies, those extravagancies, times and places too much abound withal;
preventing as much as in you lies, those extravagancies, times and places too much abound withal;
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by private admonitions, by a holy, peaceable, and obedient behaviour, Walking worthy of the Lord unto all well pleasing.
by private admonitions, by a holy, peaceable, and obedient behaviour, Walking worthy of the Lord unto all well pleasing.
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And hereby you may give great encouragement and assistance to God's Faithful Ministers; not discouraging those who watch for your Souls.
And hereby you may give great encouragement and assistance to God's Faithful Ministers; not discouraging those who watch for your Souls.
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This is the way to leave our Countrey better to Posterity, as the Orator speaks. We have all but a little time to work in:
This is the Way to leave our Country better to Posterity, as the Orator speaks. We have all but a little time to work in:
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The time is short, we shall soon be at our Journeys end, The night approacheth, &c. And hereby we shall bring comfort to our selves in the way;
The time is short, we shall soon be At our Journeys end, The night Approaches, etc. And hereby we shall bring Comfort to our selves in the Way;
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and have hopes in our Death.
and have hope's in our Death.
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But may we not take up a bitter Lamentation for so great a neglect of this Duty? How many prove unserviceable in their Generation,
But may we not take up a bitter Lamentation for so great a neglect of this Duty? How many prove unserviceable in their Generation,
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or disserviceable, either by fomenting needless divisions, or a disorderly Conversation, who regard more their private Cabins, than the publick good;
or disserviceable, either by fomenting needless divisions, or a disorderly Conversation, who regard more their private Cabins, than the public good;
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who are as Wenns upon the Natural Body, draw away the nourishment, and cumbersome to be born;
who Are as Wanes upon the Natural Body, draw away the nourishment, and cumbersome to be born;
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or like corrupt Stomachs, turn all to putrefaction.
or like corrupt Stomachs, turn all to putrefaction.
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I might here take occasion to rebuke, and lament such who serve not God, but their own bellies:
I might Here take occasion to rebuke, and lament such who serve not God, but their own bellies:
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Or serve God no further than will serve their own turns, who live as if the great God had sent them hither upon no other Errand than to pamper the Carkass, and feed the Brute.
Or serve God no further than will serve their own turns, who live as if the great God had sent them hither upon no other Errand than to pamper the Carcase, and feed the Brutus.
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But I hope better things of many of you, and that you are careful not only to be serviceable to God in your Generation,
But I hope better things of many of you, and that you Are careful not only to be serviceable to God in your Generation,
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but withal, to take the true, best Canon for your Agency, The Will of God, which is my next thing to consider.
but withal, to take the true, best Canon for your Agency, The Will of God, which is my next thing to Consider.
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The Second General is the Canon of Davids activity;
The Second General is the Canon of Davids activity;
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The Will of God. I am not unsensible there are who prefix this, and make it an Antecedent to what follows; reading them thus:The Will of God. I am not unsensible there Are who prefix this, and make it an Antecedent to what follows; reading them thus:
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By the Will of God he fell asleep. By the Will of God he fell asleep.
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But besides that this pointing of them is said not to be found in the Ancient Copies: But beside that this pointing of them is said not to be found in the Ancient Copies:
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It may be considered, that thô it be true, that all who fall asleep, do so by the Will of God; yet all do not serve out their Generation by the Will of God, which is by way of Eminency recommended to us in Davids Pattern, that he eyed his Rule, the Will of God: So that all our serviceableness to God in our generation must be regulated by the Will of God.
It may be considered, that though it be true, that all who fallen asleep, do so by the Will of God; yet all do not serve out their Generation by the Will of God, which is by Way of Eminency recommended to us in Davids Pattern, that he eyed his Rule, the Will of God: So that all our serviceableness to God in our generation must be regulated by the Will of God.
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The Will of God is the only, and highest Rule for created Beings to act by;
The Will of God is the only, and highest Rule for created Beings to act by;
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But not the Will of God as concealed, but as revealed to us: Things revealed belong to us.
But not the Will of God as concealed, but as revealed to us: Things revealed belong to us.
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We must not guide our selves by our unruly Fancies, or make our own blind turbulent passions our Rule;
We must not guide our selves by our unruly Fancies, or make our own blind turbulent passion our Rule;
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Or that which some call Conscience, thô never so misguided, or a Light within them; for this is to be regulated by the Rule of God's Word, and Will;
Or that which Some call Conscience, though never so misguided, or a Light within them; for this is to be regulated by the Rule of God's Word, and Will;
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else there will be so many Rules as there are misguided Consciences in the World. David did not make God's secret Will the Rule of his Agency:
Else there will be so many Rules as there Are misguided Consciences in the World. David did not make God's secret Will the Rule of his Agency:
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For how could that be a rule for him, which was kept secret from him? nor did he run to any infallible Judge,
For how could that be a Rule for him, which was kept secret from him? nor did he run to any infallible Judge,
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or the determinations of the Church to make that his rule of Faith, or Life:
or the determinations of the Church to make that his Rule of Faith, or Life:
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But what God had clearly manifested to him, and to us, his Sacred Oracles are our Rule;
But what God had clearly manifested to him, and to us, his Sacred Oracles Are our Rule;
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so many as walk according to this Rule, Peace be on them.
so many as walk according to this Rule, Peace be on them.
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If every Market-Town had a divers Standard for weights, and measures, who could know what were the Standard of the Nation. If every Market-town had a diverse Standard for weights, and measures, who could know what were the Standard of the nation.
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Doubtless the Word of God is a certain infallible, and sufficient Rule, else Christ was not faithful in his Prophetick Office.
Doubtless the Word of God is a certain infallible, and sufficient Rule, Else christ was not faithful in his Prophetic Office.
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May this be our practice in all matters of Faith, and Life:
May this be our practice in all matters of Faith, and Life:
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Take we a right rule, and if (in matters ritual and circumstantial, and what not forbidden) we quietly submit to the prudence of our Superiours, we shall not easily erre.
Take we a right Rule, and if (in matters ritual and circumstantial, and what not forbidden) we quietly submit to the prudence of our Superiors, we shall not Easily err.
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And had this method been observed, God knows it had ended many of our unchristian, and uncharitable dissentions.
And had this method been observed, God knows it had ended many of our unchristian, and uncharitable dissensions.
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But when Men make their own will, good meaning, private opinion, good intention, or prejudiced education, the rule of their Agency;
But when Men make their own will, good meaning, private opinion, good intention, or prejudiced education, the Rule of their Agency;
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and judge that their hands can only stay the tottering Ark, no wonder that the Church falls into endless rents and miserable fractions.
and judge that their hands can only stay the tottering Ark, no wonder that the Church falls into endless rends and miserable fractions.
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Activity without understanding like mettle in a blind Horse, exposes the Rider to greater hazards; or like mettle in a restife Jade, apt to run away with the Rider.
Activity without understanding like mettle in a blind Horse, exposes the Rider to greater hazards; or like mettle in a restife Jade, apt to run away with the Rider.
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Be we careful then not to mistake our rule, nor be seduced by those who pretend to be infallible Rule-makers,
Be we careful then not to mistake our Rule, nor be seduced by those who pretend to be infallible Rule-makers,
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or guided only by a light within. Thirdly, Which leads me to the last considerable, the Issue, and Event:
or guided only by a Light within. Thirdly, Which leads me to the last considerable, the Issue, and Event:
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David, &c. fell asleep. And they who walk by David 's Rule, may expect the like issue:David, etc. fell asleep. And they who walk by David is Rule, may expect the like issue:
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Sad news, doubtless, to all Israel, when holy David, who had fought Israels Battels, brought back the Ark, settled them in peace,
Sad news, doubtless, to all Israel, when holy David, who had fought Israel's Battles, brought back the Ark, settled them in peace,
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and guided them by the skilfulness of his hand, shall fall asleep; which must not be understood of perishing, but as elsewhere, was gathered to his Fathers,
and guided them by the skilfulness of his hand, shall fallen asleep; which must not be understood of perishing, but as elsewhere, was gathered to his Father's,
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or Reversus in paradisum, returned home to God.
or Reversed in paradisum, returned home to God.
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I read not that he staid at Limbo in the way, until prayed out by the Charity of surviving Friends. But here observe with me,
I read not that he stayed At Limbo in the Way, until prayed out by the Charity of surviving Friends. But Here observe with me,
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First, That death to a good Man is but a Sleep, and as sleep, (1.) Gives rest and a cessation from labours, and toils; First, That death to a good Man is but a Sleep, and as sleep, (1.) Gives rest and a cessation from labours, and toils;
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it is requies, et medicina laborum: So those who sleep in Jesus, rest from their labours.
it is Requies, et medicina laborum: So those who sleep in jesus, rest from their labours.
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Again, (2.) It gives Refreshment, especially after hard labours: The sleep of the labouring man is sweet.
Again, (2.) It gives Refreshment, especially After hard labours: The sleep of the labouring man is sweet.
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The more serviceable in Life, the more refreshing the Sleep of Death:
The more serviceable in Life, the more refreshing the Sleep of Death:
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Not like the affrighting sleep of condemned Malefactors, or a Man in a Frenzy, who start in their sleep.
Not like the affrighting sleep of condemned Malefactors, or a Man in a Frenzy, who start in their sleep.
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And (3.) As they who sleep, awake again;
And (3.) As they who sleep, awake again;
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so those who sleep in Jesus, when they hear the sound of the Trumpet, and the voice of the Son of Man, shall awake,
so those who sleep in jesus, when they hear the found of the Trumpet, and the voice of the Son of Man, shall awake,
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and be raised up again as to their bodies; And this corruptible shall put on incorruption.
and be raised up again as to their bodies; And this corruptible shall put on incorruption.
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God will be no mans Debtor, nor unfaithful to forget our work, and labour of Love.
God will be no men Debtor, nor unfaithful to forget our work, and labour of Love.
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Those very bodies which have been the Souls Instrument in faithful Services to God, shall not be unrewarded in another World.
Those very bodies which have been the Souls Instrument in faithful Services to God, shall not be unrewarded in Another World.
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But (2.) No serviceableness to God in our Generation here, can exempt from Death: For David fell asleep.
But (2.) No serviceableness to God in our Generation Here, can exempt from Death: For David fell asleep.
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This is the common lot of the Faithful, as well as slothful. Some wear out with Work, others moulder in Rust, and inactivity.
This is the Common lot of the Faithful, as well as slothful. some wear out with Work, Others moulder in Rust, and inactivity.
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Moses, who received the Tables from the Mouth of God, gave Statutes, and Judgments to Israel, and brought them to the borders of the Land of Canaan, the next news we hear of him is, Moses my Servant is dead. Moses, who received the Tables from the Mouth of God, gave Statutes, and Judgments to Israel, and brought them to the borders of the Land of Canaan, the next news we hear of him is, Moses my Servant is dead.
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Elsewhere saith sacred writ, Our Fathers are dead, and the Prophets do they live for ever? Elsewhere Says sacred writ, Our Father's Are dead, and the prophets do they live for ever?
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From which Premises, let us Inferr, How Scripture dresseth up Death to a good Man; which thô to Nature it be the King of Terrours;
From which Premises, let us Infer, How Scripture dresseth up Death to a good Man; which though to Nature it be the King of Terrors;
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yet to a Believer is but an NONLATINALPHABET, a pulling down the Cords of our Earthy Tabernacle;
yet to a Believer is but an, a pulling down the Cords of our Earthy Tabernacle;
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Repatrizare, to return home, and in the Text a Sleep.Repatrizare, to return home, and in the Text a Sleep.
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And may not this remove all Dread, and Consternation from our Spirits? who would not be willing to put off his cloaths to go to rest? God intends thee no harm when he puts thee to Bed.
And may not this remove all Dread, and Consternation from our Spirits? who would not be willing to put off his clothes to go to rest? God intends thee no harm when he puts thee to Bed
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2. And may it not stay the impetuous Torrent of immoderate Grief for deceased Friends; He is not Dead but sleepeth.
2. And may it not stay the impetuous Torrent of immoderate Grief for deceased Friends; He is not Dead but Sleepeth.
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And have not you known the Husband go to bed a few hours before the Wife? The Father before the Child? And there is no readier way to provoke God to snatch them from us,
And have not you known the Husband go to Bed a few hours before the Wife? The Father before the Child? And there is no Readier Way to provoke God to snatch them from us,
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than by too much doting upon them.
than by too much doting upon them.
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We should be careful not to turn our golden Ear-rings into a golden Calf, or lean too hard upon our Crutches.
We should be careful not to turn our golden Earrings into a golden Calf, or lean too hard upon our Crutches.
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For then God often cuts off the Pipes, that we may live more upon the Fountain.
For then God often cuts off the Pipes, that we may live more upon the Fountain.
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To conclude by way of Advice, that we may sleep in Jesus, Be careful, (1.) That we live in no Sin unrepented of. To conclude by Way of advice, that we may sleep in jesus, Be careful, (1.) That we live in no since unrepented of.
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It's the Childs miscarriage in the day, that makes it loth to go to Bed at Night,
It's the Child's miscarriage in the day, that makes it loath to go to Bed At Night,
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lest it's Father should reckon with it then:
lest it's Father should reckon with it then:
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Live we then, that, as Job speaks, our Hearts may not reproach us whilst we live.
Live we then, that, as Job speaks, our Hearts may not reproach us while we live.
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And (2.) In an intire Resignation, and surrender to the Will of God.
And (2.) In an entire Resignation, and surrender to the Will of God.
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How much did Potiphar provide for his own ease, and quiet, when he left all in Joseph 's hand. How much did Potiphar provide for his own ease, and quiet, when he left all in Joseph is hand.
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Could we leave all our Concernments to God; let God do what he will: How might we possess our Souls, in all Times, and Conditions of Life!
Could we leave all our Concernments to God; let God do what he will: How might we possess our Souls, in all Times, and Conditions of Life!
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and without Consternation, and Amazement of Spirit, look Death in the Face!
and without Consternation, and Amazement of Spirit, look Death in the Face!
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But when we tenaciously hold all we can from God, have our Affections set upon things beneath, live unsuitably to the designs of the Holy Gospel, and Religion we profess:
But when we tenaciously hold all we can from God, have our Affections Set upon things beneath, live unsuitably to the designs of the Holy Gospel, and Religion we profess:
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No wonder if the Thoughts of Death prove uneasie.
No wonder if the Thoughts of Death prove uneasy.
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With what Confidence can we commit our selves to God when Dying, when Enemies to God when Living? For a man to live in open defiance to the Laws of God when Living,
With what Confidence can we commit our selves to God when Dying, when Enemies to God when Living? For a man to live in open defiance to the Laws of God when Living,
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and to Bequeath his Soul to God at Death, is an Incongruous thing: We do not make our Enemies, but our Friends our Executors.
and to Bequeath his Soul to God At Death, is an Incongruous thing: We do not make our Enemies, but our Friends our Executors.
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To conclude, (3.) Let's live with our Hearts more inflamed with love to God,
To conclude, (3.) Let's live with our Hearts more inflamed with love to God,
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and in a Sence of our Mortality: and the latter will be Influential upon the former.
and in a Sense of our Mortality: and the latter will be Influential upon the former.
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Fire is best preserved in its own Ashes.
Fire is best preserved in its own Ashes.
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In short, let us imitate holy David in serviceableness to God in our Generation, and this by the Will of God;
In short, let us imitate holy David in serviceableness to God in our Generation, and this by the Will of God;
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then may we expect a Davids issue and event, to sleep in Jesus. They who perform a Davids service, may expect a Davids Portion.
then may we expect a Davids issue and event, to sleep in jesus. They who perform a Davids service, may expect a Davids Portion.
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And this I dare say was the design of our deceased honoured Friend, and Brother: To whom I may apyly all the parts of the Text already spoken of.
And this I Dare say was the Design of our deceased honoured Friend, and Brother: To whom I may apyly all the parts of the Text already spoken of.
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But to give a full, and proportionable Character of this great, and good man, is a Province too big for my feeble Hands and Stammering Tongue;
But to give a full, and proportionable Character of this great, and good man, is a Province too big for my feeble Hands and Stammering Tongue;
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and might be more fit for some of you my Reverend Fathers, or Brethren, whose Tongues do naturally flow with Streams of Silver Eloquence.
and might be more fit for Some of you my Reverend Father's, or Brothers, whose Tongues do naturally flow with Streams of Silver Eloquence.
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But since this task is so unwillingly devolved upon my weak hands, expect that I should only draw his Picture in faint and water Colours;
But since this task is so unwillingly devolved upon my weak hands, expect that I should only draw his Picture in faint and water Colours;
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which by your Pencils might better have been laid in Oyl, who might rear him a Monument which might last so long as this Church endures.
which by your Pencils might better have been laid in Oil, who might rear him a Monument which might last so long as this Church endures.
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In speaking to the subject before us, I fear not an Excess, or Hyperbole. He was beneath flattery, above my Commendations.
In speaking to the Subject before us, I Fear not an Excess, or Hyperbole. He was beneath flattery, above my Commendations.
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It is not my design here to speak (as is usually upon such occasions) of his Extract,
It is not my Design Here to speak (as is usually upon such occasions) of his Extract,
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and Original, descended of a Family of good repute in the West parts of England.
and Original, descended of a Family of good repute in the West parts of England.
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Nor of his Education in one of the most famous Schools of Learning in our Land, at Eaton; or of his being a member successively in two Colledges in the ancient University of Oxford: Or to Traverse the former part of his Life, unknown to me.
Nor of his Education in one of the most famous Schools of Learning in our Land, At Eaton; or of his being a member successively in two Colleges in the ancient university of Oxford: Or to Traverse the former part of his Life, unknown to me.
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I shall take notice of him only, as to that part, since God in his Providence set him in this place.
I shall take notice of him only, as to that part, since God in his Providence Set him in this place.
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And here I will make my appeal to you of this place and Neighbourhood, whether he was not serviceable to God in his Generation, in all those capacities already mentioned in holy David.
And Here I will make my appeal to you of this place and Neighbourhood, whither he was not serviceable to God in his Generation, in all those capacities already mentioned in holy David.
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First, Take him in his Civil Relation, as a Man, and member of a civil Society.First, Take him in his Civil Relation, as a Man, and member of a civil Society.
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Thô no Governour in civil Affairs, yet as a Friend, or Neighbour, industrious either in preventing discords,
Though no Governor in civil Affairs, yet as a Friend, or Neighbour, Industria either in preventing discords,
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or composing differences, which is a good piece of service;
or composing differences, which is a good piece of service;
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which when he undertook (as he was not averse to any good Offices) he effected with mildness, gentleness,
which when he undertook (as he was not averse to any good Offices) he effected with mildness, gentleness,
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and calmness, bringing differing Parties to a true understanding of each other, so as to lay a Foundation for a thorough Reconciliation.
and calmness, bringing differing Parties to a true understanding of each other, so as to lay a Foundation for a thorough Reconciliation.
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Of such a healing Spirit, as he ever carried with him Balsam to cure Wounds;
Of such a healing Spirit, as he ever carried with him Balsam to cure Wounds;
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but could not endure Gaul and Vinegar to be poured in, to procure a Rankle or Fester.
but could not endure Gaul and Vinegar to be poured in, to procure a Rankle or Fester.
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And were he only serviceable in this respect, he might fall under the blessing of Peacemakers.
And were he only serviceable in this respect, he might fallen under the blessing of Peacemakers.
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Secondly, But consider we him in his Ministerial Capacity and Employment.Secondly, But Consider we him in his Ministerial Capacity and Employment.
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(1st.) His Ability, and skill in all parts of Learning, whether Original Languages, in Antiquity,
(1st.) His Ability, and skill in all parts of Learning, whither Original Languages, in Antiquity,
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or Modern History, Chronology or Geography:
or Modern History, Chronology or Geography:
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Divine or Humane, whatever was fit for a Divine, or was an Accomplishment for a Gentleman, is too well known, to be disputed, or distrusted.
Divine or Humane, whatever was fit for a Divine, or was an Accomplishment for a Gentleman, is too well known, to be disputed, or distrusted.
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He understood both Men, and Books, and a competent Judge of both.
He understood both Men, and Books, and a competent Judge of both.
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Of quick Apprehension, strong Memory, and sound Judgment, not taken with thin Airy and Jejune Notions:
Of quick Apprehension, strong Memory, and found Judgement, not taken with thin Airy and Jejune Notions:
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But one who valued things more by their Solidity and Weight than by their Varnish, and Rhetorick.
But one who valued things more by their Solidity and Weight than by their Varnish, and Rhetoric.
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(2.) And as these could not be attained without pains;
(2.) And as these could not be attained without pains;
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so he was not less Industrious in imploying his Talent, in his constant and publick Preaching,
so he was not less Industria in employing his Talon, in his constant and public Preaching,
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until Sickness took him off, and Death gave him a Quietus from his Labours:
until Sickness took him off, and Death gave him a Quietus from his Labours:
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It was very seldom, but he was thrice in the Week in the Pulpit, besides his Attendance upon publick Prayers.
It was very seldom, but he was thrice in the Week in the Pulpit, beside his Attendance upon public Prayers.
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In his publick Ministration he affected not Ostentation of Parts, sublime Strains of flanting Rhetorick, curious starch't Sentences, fine Cadencies, or neat set Periods:
In his public Ministration he affected not Ostentation of Parts, sublime Strains of flaunting Rhetoric, curious starched Sentences, fine Cadences, or neat Set Periods:
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He used not the inticing Words of Mans Wisdom; but studied sound Doctrine, and manly Sence, and condescending to the meanest Capacities;
He used not the enticing Words of men Wisdom; but studied found Doctrine, and manly Sense, and condescending to the Meanest Capacities;
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rather seeking to inform the Judgment, and affect the Heart, more than to Tickle the Ear.
rather seeking to inform the Judgement, and affect the Heart, more than to Tickle the Ear.
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He esteemed that Knowledge passed into the understanding by plain Truths, and Method best, as light into a Room by clear, and plain, not painted Glass.
He esteemed that Knowledge passed into the understanding by plain Truths, and Method best, as Light into a Room by clear, and plain, not painted Glass.
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He was a man of too great a Mind to make Rents, and Divisions in the Church upon the account of a Form of wholesom Words;
He was a man of too great a Mind to make Rends, and Divisions in the Church upon the account of a From of wholesome Words;
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which in publick Administrations upon mature Deliberation, was not matter of constraint but choice.
which in public Administrations upon mature Deliberation, was not matter of constraint but choice.
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He never thought it an Argument of Piety that his Bible would warrant him to turn Martyr for a Ceremony.
He never Thought it an Argument of Piety that his bible would warrant him to turn Martyr for a Ceremony.
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He did not hide his Talents in a Napkin, but was willing to spend and be spent, in the service of his Lord and Master.
He did not hide his Talents in a Napkin, but was willing to spend and be spent, in the service of his Lord and Master.
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And probably might have continued longer, had he not too much addicted himself to a Studious, and Sedentary course of Life.
And probably might have continued longer, had he not too much addicted himself to a Studious, and Sedentary course of Life.
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You will all bear me witness that he hath been the Cement of this place for divers Years;
You will all bear me witness that he hath been the Cement of this place for diverse years;
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keeping his Flock from Stragling, and reconciling Dissenters to the established Church of England. (3.) Nor was he less remarkable for his Meekness and Humility;
keeping his Flock from Straggling, and reconciling Dissenters to the established Church of England. (3.) Nor was he less remarkable for his Meekness and Humility;
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not of a Supercilious, Imperious or Rough Temper, that will endure no contradiction, but could with Patience hear,
not of a Supercilious, Imperious or Rough Temper, that will endure no contradiction, but could with Patience hear,
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and wisdom weigh, what was proposed by others; no Imperious Dictator, not Passionate, or peremptory, but ready to hearken when reason was offered;
and Wisdom weigh, what was proposed by Others; no Imperious Dictator, not Passionate, or peremptory, but ready to harken when reason was offered;
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and willing to learn to the last. In publick reproofs mild, testifying rather Pity and Compassion, than Wrath and Indignation:
and willing to Learn to the last. In public reproofs mild, testifying rather Pity and Compassion, than Wrath and Indignation:
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by which means he gained more upon the Affections of his People, than either a Tetchy frowardness,
by which means he gained more upon the Affections of his People, than either a Tetchy frowardness,
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or haughty disdain would ever have effected.
or haughty disdain would ever have effected.
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Although probably his natural temper was somewhat quick, yet through the Grace of God, was great Master of his Passions.
Although probably his natural temper was somewhat quick, yet through the Grace of God, was great Master of his Passion.
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In all my converse with him, I do not remember any Indecency; or the waters at any time near over-flowing the banks.
In all my converse with him, I do not Remember any Indecency; or the waters At any time near overflowing the banks.
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Though a great Master of Reason, and Judge of Sence, yet a most candid Auditor.
Though a great Master of Reason, and Judge of Sense, yet a most candid Auditor.
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Although he might in so many as he conversed with, meet with some Provocations to discompose him.
Although he might in so many as he conversed with, meet with Some Provocations to discompose him.
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He had learned the Apostles rule, to speak evil of no man, cloathed with Humility, and the Ornament of a quiet Spirit.
He had learned the Apostles Rule, to speak evil of no man, clothed with Humility, and the Ornament of a quiet Spirit.
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(4.) To which, we may add, Exemplariness of Conversation. Not a Jacobs Voice, and an Esaus hands.
(4.) To which, we may add, Exemplariness of Conversation. Not a Jacobs Voice, and an Esaus hands.
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He well understood that bad Actions were not only a dishonour to God, a disparagement to our Holy Religion;
He well understood that bad Actions were not only a dishonour to God, a disparagement to our Holy Religion;
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but were apt to take a deeper Impression upon mens Minds, than their Doctrine, and sooner transcribed in mens Conversation.
but were apt to take a Deeper Impression upon men's Minds, than their Doctrine, and sooner transcribed in men's Conversation.
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Hence he was careful to teach in his Life, as well as preach with his Tongue;
Hence he was careful to teach in his Life, as well as preach with his Tongue;
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in his Parish, as well as from the Pulpit.
in his Parish, as well as from the Pulpit.
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He knew a Priest must be accountable to God, not only for his Doctrine, but his Conversation;
He knew a Priest must be accountable to God, not only for his Doctrine, but his Conversation;
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therefore careful that he might not destroy the Benefit, and effect of sound and Orthodox, Canonical Doctrine, by a Heterodox, and Apochryphal Conversation.
Therefore careful that he might not destroy the Benefit, and Effect of found and Orthodox, Canonical Doctrine, by a Heterodox, and Apocryphal Conversation.
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He was sedulous to give no occasion to produce any bad example of his, which others would be apt to adopt into an apology or excuse for their own Misdemeanours and Miscarriages.
He was sedulous to give no occasion to produce any bad Exampl of his, which Others would be apt to adopt into an apology or excuse for their own Misdemeanours and Miscarriages.
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In all Company of a very steady and grave Comportment.
In all Company of a very steady and grave Comportment.
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To which he subjoyned, (5.) Stedfastness in the Doctrine, and Discipline of the Church of England. I knew his sence in this particular as well as some others:
To which he subjoined, (5.) Steadfastness in the Doctrine, and Discipline of the Church of England. I knew his sense in this particular as well as Some Others:
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He was not Chamaeleon - like, changing colour according to his Company, but justified in private, what was his publick Practice against all gain-sayers.
He was not Chamaeleon - like, changing colour according to his Company, but justified in private, what was his public Practice against all gainsayers.
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I might add more, relating to his Ecclesiastical capacity, but I must hasten to shew how he was serviceable in his Generation. Thirdly, In his private Relation.
I might add more, relating to his Ecclesiastical capacity, but I must hasten to show how he was serviceable in his Generation. Thirdly, In his private Relation.
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But I had almost forgot one thing relating to the former, which is, his readiness upon all occasions,
But I had almost forgotten one thing relating to the former, which is, his readiness upon all occasions,
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and least intimations, to visit the sick:
and least intimations, to visit the sick:
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not over-looking the poorest sort, reaching forth not only wholsom advice, but superadding a charitable hand, where he saw need and occasion.
not overlooking the Poorest sort, reaching forth not only wholesome Advice, but superadding a charitable hand, where he saw need and occasion.
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A pregnant instance of his large Heart, and hand, is evident in his Charitable Bequest, and Legacy he hath left for the benefit of the poor of this Parish; to continue to succeeding Generations.
A pregnant instance of his large Heart, and hand, is evident in his Charitable Bequest, and Legacy he hath left for the benefit of the poor of this Parish; to continue to succeeding Generations.
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So as those who never knew him, may bless him.
So as those who never knew him, may bless him.
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I must confess I have heard him lament, that in visiting some poor, that he hath found some so grosly Ignorant in the Articles of Christian Religion.
I must confess I have herd him lament, that in visiting Some poor, that he hath found Some so grossly Ignorant in the Articles of Christian Religion.
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But it's high time now to mention, and I can but mention, his domestick Carriage. His dear Affection, and tender Compassion to his Consort, and Relatives, whereof the mournful Eyes,
But it's high time now to mention, and I can but mention, his domestic Carriage. His dear Affection, and tender Compassion to his Consort, and Relatives, whereof the mournful Eyes,
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and sorrowful Hearts, of those who are present, is a sufficient demonstration. In his Family Grave, yet Familiar. Not Rigid and Austere. Affable, yet Devout.
and sorrowful Hearts, of those who Are present, is a sufficient demonstration. In his Family Grave, yet Familiar. Not Rigid and Austere. Affable, yet Devout.
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A Priest in his Family, as well as in the Temple. He loved not long or late absence from the place of his abode:
A Priest in his Family, as well as in the Temple. He loved not long or late absence from the place of his Abided:
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He carried a watch in his Bosom, to mind him of seasonable retirements, accounting there was something to be done at home besides going to Bed.
He carried a watch in his Bosom, to mind him of seasonable retirements, accounting there was something to be done At home beside going to Bed
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I pass over his secret, and Closet retirements.
I pass over his secret, and Closet retirements.
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And it's now high time to hasten to the second part of his management of himself,
And it's now high time to hasten to the second part of his management of himself,
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as the Text tells us, By the Will of God.
as the Text tells us, By the Will of God.
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Secondly, In all these Relations his care was to manage himself by the surest, safest Rule, The Will of God. This both in private Discourse, and in his publick Preaching:Secondly, In all these Relations his care was to manage himself by the Surest, Safest Rule, The Will of God. This both in private Discourse, and in his public Preaching:
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Tho' he did sometimes, and could make use of the Judgment of the Ancient Fathers, but this (not to found his Faith upon,) but only to strengthen it by their Authority.
Though he did sometime, and could make use of the Judgement of the Ancient Father's, but this (not to found his Faith upon,) but only to strengthen it by their authority.
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His Method was to back his Discourse with Proofs out of these sacred Oracles, in which he was an eloquent Apollos. He loved,
His Method was to back his Discourse with Proofs out of these sacred Oracles, in which he was an eloquent Apollos. He loved,
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and honoured the gray hairs of Antiquity; but with Tertullian, revered the Plenitude of the Scriptures.
and honoured the grey hairs of Antiquity; but with Tertullian, revered the Plenitude of the Scriptures.
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It was hence he took the Articles of his Faith, and Rules of Life: and his Creed was composed before that of Trent.
It was hence he took the Articles of his Faith, and Rules of Life: and his Creed was composed before that of Trent.
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I must not omit here to speak of other of his natural, and moral Endowments: Sweetness of Temper: Courtesie of Behaviour. A pleasant yet profitable Companion.
I must not omit Here to speak of other of his natural, and moral Endowments: Sweetness of Temper: Courtesy of Behaviour. A pleasant yet profitable Companion.
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I have known several of his Friends, who would say, they were as well pleased with his Ordinary and Familiar Discourse,
I have known several of his Friends, who would say, they were as well pleased with his Ordinary and Familiar Discourse,
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as his Preaching, which spoke him a great man, because in his publick Exercises he studied to condescend to the meanest Capacities;
as his Preaching, which spoke him a great man, Because in his public Exercises he studied to condescend to the Meanest Capacities;
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but with the more polite, and learned evidenced himself a Scholar. Yet his publick discourses were always Manly, Practicable, Profitable.
but with the more polite, and learned evidenced himself a Scholar. Yet his public discourses were always Manly, Practicable, Profitable.
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In his converse he was neither Morose, or Cynical; nor Airy and Froathy; but such as any man in an hours discourse might return bettered from him.
In his converse he was neither Morose, or Cynical; nor Airy and Frothy; but such as any man in an hours discourse might return bettered from him.
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His Charity to his Neighbours upon all occasions, is well known in this place.
His Charity to his Neighbours upon all occasions, is well known in this place.
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But as he would not boast of it whilst living, I will not blaze it now he is dead.
But as he would not boast of it while living, I will not blaze it now he is dead.
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He affected Secrecy rather than Popularity therein;
He affected Secrecy rather than Popularity therein;
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according to our Saviours Rule, Give not thine Alms before men, to be seen of them.
according to our Saviors Rule, Give not thine Alms before men, to be seen of them.
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His love to this people, appeared in not leaving them, when under the Temptation of other fair offers in his Native Countrey, and near his Relations.
His love to this people, appeared in not leaving them, when under the Temptation of other fair offers in his Native Country, and near his Relations.
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His Faithfulness to his Friend, is not to be forgotten: Here was a Breast where one might safely lock a secret;
His Faithfulness to his Friend, is not to be forgotten: Here was a Breast where one might safely lock a secret;
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where he found a David, he proved a Jonathan. In all things eying the Will of God.
where he found a David, he proved a Johnathan. In all things Eyeing the Will of God.
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Lastly. But now, (as the good man in the Text,) He is fallen asleep. His Distemper approached gradually upon him, termed by the skilful in the faculty of Physick, a Scorbutick Dropsie, which proved unconquerable by all their Art and Skill.Lastly. But now, (as the good man in the Text,) He is fallen asleep. His Distemper approached gradually upon him, termed by the skilful in the faculty of Physic, a Scorbutic Dropsy, which proved unconquerable by all their Art and Skill.
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This attended with a Drowsiness, towards his latter end;
This attended with a Drowsiness, towards his latter end;
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so as altho' he knew, and understood well, yet he was apt to fall asleep before he had finished an answer.
so as although he knew, and understood well, yet he was apt to fallen asleep before he had finished an answer.
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But under went all his afflictions, with a calmness and Serenity of Mind, with an intire resignation unto the Divine Will.
But under went all his afflictions, with a calmness and Serenity of Mind, with an entire resignation unto the Divine Will.
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Nor was he under too tedious Pains, and articles, that some meet with before their departure:
Nor was he under too tedious Pains, and Articles, that Some meet with before their departure:
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And next to a safe passage hence, an easie transitus is very desireable. In a sober sence he truly fell asleep.
And next to a safe passage hence, an easy transitus is very desirable. In a Sobrium sense he truly fell asleep.
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Thus dyed this great, and good Man. May we of the Clergy bewail the loss of such a painful, steady, valiant, Work-man and Labourer in Gods Vineyard.
Thus died this great, and good Man. May we of the Clergy bewail the loss of such a painful, steady, valiant, Workman and Labourer in God's Vineyard.
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And, God knows, in a time when we could ill spare him.
And, God knows, in a time when we could ill spare him.
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Such was the time when the Prophet complained that the good man was perished from the Earth;
Such was the time when the Prophet complained that the good man was perished from the Earth;
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several great and stout Champions have of late fallen by death, into the List of whom we may well put our deceased Brother.
several great and stout Champions have of late fallen by death, into the List of whom we may well put our deceased Brother.
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Who for Prudence, Industry, Integrity, and Ability, may be a pattern to many of us surviving.
Who for Prudence, Industry, Integrity, and Ability, may be a pattern to many of us surviving.
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Let me also Address my self to you of this Place, and Parish, who were lately under his prudent Care and Conduct:
Let me also Address my self to you of this Place, and Parish, who were lately under his prudent Care and Conduct:
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Death hath plaid a mighty prize, at once triumphing over Learning, sweet Nature, Goodness, and Experience:
Death hath played a mighty prize, At once triumphing over Learning, sweet Nature, goodness, and Experience:
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and at one stroak, laid in the dust your faithful Minister, at the age of about fifty four Years.
and At one stroke, laid in the dust your faithful Minister, At the age of about fifty four years.
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I hope I need not call for Mourning Men, or Mourning Women, to take up wailing, or make a bitter Lamentation.
I hope I need not call for Mourning Men, or Mourning Women, to take up wailing, or make a bitter Lamentation.
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You of this place, I hope had generally such a passionate affection for him, as the very spectacle of so faithful a watchman, will command your Tears,
You of this place, I hope had generally such a passionate affection for him, as the very spectacle of so faithful a watchman, will command your Tears,
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and perswade you almost, (for this your Father) to weep with Rachel, so as to refuse to be comforted.
and persuade you almost, (for this your Father) to weep with Rachel, so as to refuse to be comforted.
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My hearty desire for you is, that God would make up your breach; and that although the Shepherd be smitten, the Sheep may not be scattered.
My hearty desire for you is, that God would make up your breach; and that although the Shepherd be smitten, the Sheep may not be scattered.
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Serious resentments of such Providences of God, are mightily becoming of us, under such heavy stroaks.
Serious resentments of such Providences of God, Are mightily becoming of us, under such heavy Strokes.
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The Heathen resented the loss of one Philosopher more than of many Orators, because Orators taught men to speak well, but Philosophers to live well:
The Heathen resented the loss of one Philosopher more than of many Orators, Because Orators taught men to speak well, but Philosophers to live well:
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You have lost one who knew how both to speak well to you, and taught by Doctrine and Example to live well;
You have lost one who knew how both to speak well to you, and taught by Doctrine and Exampl to live well;
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tho' now to be laid in the silent grave as a piece of cold clay;
though now to be laid in the silent grave as a piece of cold clay;
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may he that's dead yet speak, I mean, speak in the Lives and Conversations of his people.
may he that's dead yet speak, I mean, speak in the Lives and Conversations of his people.
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Repeat his excellent Sermons, and Discourses in your Lives;
Repeat his excellent Sermons, and Discourses in your Lives;
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and take heed of Sceptical shakings in a day of Trial. Think you hear him now speaking to you, as St. Paul to the Philipians: Wherefore my beloved Brethren,
and take heed of Sceptical shakings in a day of Trial. Think you hear him now speaking to you, as Saint Paul to the Philippians: Wherefore my Beloved Brothers,
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as ye have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but in my absence;
as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but in my absence;
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work out your Salvation, &c. Preserve that Unity he left among you, when he left you;work out your Salvation, etc. Preserve that Unity he left among you, when he left you;
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avoiding a needless dividing and separating Spirit. And particularly to you of the Youth of this Town, and Place.
avoiding a needless dividing and separating Spirit. And particularly to you of the Youth of this Town, and Place.
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Remember ye the wholsom advices ye have received from him, the sober demeanour you cannot but have observed, back't with the Imprimatur of Gravity, and Gray-hairs.
remember you the wholesome advices you have received from him, the Sobrium demeanour you cannot but have observed, backed with the Imprimatur of Gravity, and Gray hairs.
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So that whilst possibly you may hear some of the Clergy aspersed as careless and negligent, recall to mind that you have had a President, of one before you in this Place, Devout in Prayers, Diligent in Preaching,
So that while possibly you may hear Some of the Clergy aspersed as careless and negligent, Recall to mind that you have had a President, of one before you in this Place, Devout in Prayers, Diligent in Preaching,
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and of an exemplary Conversation, amongst others of the Church of England. I shall conclude:
and of an exemplary Conversation, among Others of the Church of England. I shall conclude:
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May this Vacancy be supplied, with a Person of Wisdom, Ability, and Integrity, that may carry on the work of God,
May this Vacancy be supplied, with a Person of Wisdom, Ability, and Integrity, that may carry on the work of God,
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and build upon the Foundations here already laid by him.
and built upon the Foundations Here already laid by him.
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Yea may a double Portion of Elijahs Spirit rest upon Elisha, for Gods Glory, and the furtherance of your Salvation.
Yea may a double Portion of Elijahs Spirit rest upon Elisha, for God's Glory, and the furtherance of your Salvation.
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And may we all study to be serviceable in our Generations, and to do all by the Will of God, that when we depart hence we may sleep in Jesus;
And may we all study to be serviceable in our Generations, and to do all by the Will of God, that when we depart hence we may sleep in jesus;
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and let all this people say, Amen. Now to God the Father, &c. FINIS.
and let all this people say, Amen. Now to God the Father, etc. FINIS.
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