A sermon preached at Coles-hill in Warwickshire, January 24, 1685, on occasion of the death of the Right Honourable Simon Lord Digby, Baron Digby of Geashil in Ireland, who deceased at Coles-Hall, Jan. 19, 1685, on Heb. 6. 12 by John Kettlewell ...
A SERMON Preached at Coles-Hill in Warwickshire, January 24. 1685. On occasion of the DEATH OF THE Right Honourable SIMON Lord DIGBY, On Heb. 6. 12. That ye be not slothful,
A SERMON Preached At Coles-Hill in Warwickshire, January 24. 1685. On occasion of the DEATH OF THE Right Honourable SIMON Lord DIGBY, On Hebrew 6. 12. That you be not slothful,
and ministred to the Saints, who suffer for him, (thereby openly owning and avowing both him and them) so ye would still continue to shew the same diligence to the full assurance of your Hope unto the end. That ye be not slothful and faint-hearted,
and ministered to the Saints, who suffer for him, (thereby openly owning and avowing both him and them) so you would still continue to show the same diligence to the full assurance of your Hope unto the end. That you be not slothful and fainthearted,
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That which he particularly notes in these Examples, is their Faith, and Patience. Their Faith, that is their firm trust in God, and belief of his Promises, relying on his Word under all Tryals.
That which he particularly notes in these Examples, is their Faith, and Patience. Their Faith, that is their firm trust in God, and belief of his Promises, relying on his Word under all Trials.
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These two the Apostle singles out from among many others, because they particularly serve his Purpofe, which is to press Perseverance in the Faith, neither totally abjuring and falling off from Christ, as some had done v. 6; nor forsaking the Publick Assemblies in perilous Times as others did, which would shortly end in it:
These two the Apostle singles out from among many Others, Because they particularly serve his Purpofe, which is to press Perseverance in the Faith, neither totally abjuring and falling off from christ, as Some had done v. 6; nor forsaking the Public Assemblies in perilous Times as Others did, which would shortly end in it:
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This Text excites the Hebrews to diligence in good Works, from the Examples of deceased Saints, who are now reaping the Reward of all their former Pains, and inherit the Promises. And in treating on it, I shall
This Text excites the Hebrews to diligence in good Works, from the Examples of deceased Saints, who Are now reaping the Reward of all their former Pains, and inherit the Promises. And in treating on it, I shall
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And the Examples of deceased Saints, have more Power and Efficacy than the Examples of the living. For nothing gives us so just an Estimate of any Excellencies, as the loss of them.
And the Examples of deceased Saints, have more Power and Efficacy than the Examples of the living. For nothing gives us so just an Estimate of any Excellencies, as the loss of them.
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Now the use we are to make of their Examples, is both for a Lesson to direct and teach, and also for a Motive to hearten and excite us to an imitation of their Virtues.
Now the use we Are to make of their Examples, is both for a lesson to Direct and teach, and also for a Motive to hearten and excite us to an imitation of their Virtues.
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Examples are more plainly instructive than Precepts. For Precepts prescribe Virtue in general Terms, which afterwards needs farther Reasoning to supply Circumstances,
Examples Are more plainly instructive than Precepts. For Precepts prescribe Virtue in general Terms, which afterwards needs farther Reasoning to supply circumstances,
and accommodate them to particular Occasions. But Examples shew it in particular instances, attired in all its various Forms and Circumstances, and fitted for Practice;
and accommodate them to particular Occasions. But Examples show it in particular instances, attired in all its various Forms and circumstances, and fitted for Practice;
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and Stealing away Esau's blessing. Gen. 27. And Holy David 's putting his friend Jonathan, to excuse his not attending upon Saul at the Feast of the New Moon, by making a feign'd Story for him, 1. Sam. 20, 5, 6. And by such another fiction getting the Shew-bread and Goliah's Sword from Ahimelech, which occasioned the death of fourscore and five of the Priests, and of all the inhabitants, not only Men, but also Women and Children in the City of Nob. 1. Sam. 2•. &c. 22 These, with other such like actions of Good Men, the Scripture relates by way of bare History and Narrative, without making descants and reflections,
and Stealing away Esau's blessing. Gen. 27. And Holy David is putting his friend Johnathan, to excuse his not attending upon Saul At the Feast of the New Moon, by making a feigned Story for him, 1. Sam. 20, 5, 6. And by such Another fiction getting the Shewbread and goliath's Sword from Ahimelech, which occasioned the death of fourscore and five of the Priests, and of all the inhabitants, not only Men, but also Women and Children in the city of Nob. 1. Sam. 2•. etc. 22 These, with other such like actions of Good Men, the Scripture relates by Way of bore History and Narrative, without making descants and reflections,
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When any Good mans action then is related in Scripture, 'tis no sufficient justification of it to say it is not censured, unless it can be shewn moreover that it is not lyable to censure; that is, that it is against no Law of God, which both the Holy Pen-men and we are to censure and judge of all Actions by. Nay further,
When any Good men actium then is related in Scripture, it's no sufficient justification of it to say it is not censured, unless it can be shown moreover that it is not liable to censure; that is, that it is against no Law of God, which both the Holy Penmen and we Are to censure and judge of all Actions by. Nay further,
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The Reason of this is, because the Scriptures commend, not only purely virtuous, but also mixt actions, which are only justifiable on some accounts, but culpable on others.
The Reason of this is, Because the Scriptures commend, not only purely virtuous, but also mixed actions, which Are only justifiable on Some accounts, but culpable on Others.
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Thus the Lord in the Parable doth by his needy Steward, who at his going off provides for his future subsistence among his Lords Tenants, by a false Stating of his Masters accounts:
Thus the Lord in the Parable does by his needy Steward, who At his going off provides for his future subsistence among his lords Tenants, by a false Stating of his Masters accounts:
Luk. 16. 8. Where, though the Lord commends his fore-sight, that he acted Providently, yet, had he design'd to speak to it, he would as much have blamed his fraud and dishonesty.
Luk. 16. 8. Where, though the Lord commends his foresight, that he acted Providently, yet, had he designed to speak to it, he would as much have blamed his fraud and dishonesty.
And thus our Saviour doth by David, when he speaks of his eating the Shew-bread: he justifies his eating of it, though it were appropriated to the Priests, and was Holy, because all that was superseded by his Hunger and necessity.
And thus our Saviour does by David, when he speaks of his eating the Shewbread: he Justifies his eating of it, though it were appropriated to the Priests, and was Holy, Because all that was superseded by his Hunger and necessity.
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Matt. 12. 3, 4. But although he there maintains his eating of the Holy Bread, yet are we not thence to conclude he would also have defended that falshood whereby he procured it. 1 Sam. 21. 2. Thus St. Paul, among his other Worthies, praises Gideon, and Samson, and Jephtha, Heb. 11. 3•.
Matt. 12. 3, 4. But although he there maintains his eating of the Holy Bred, yet Are we not thence to conclude he would also have defended that falsehood whereby he procured it. 1 Sam. 21. 2. Thus Saint Paul, among his other Worthies, praises gideon, and samson, and Jephtha, Hebrew 11. 3•.
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But that which he would recommend to imitation among us from their Practice, is only their faith, not their Hostilities and Warlike invasions. And the like judgment we may reasonably pass upon the Commendation given to the Egyptian Midwives, who with their Pious Charity in saving the lives of poor Innocents, joyn'd falshood to their own Prince, to whom,
But that which he would recommend to imitation among us from their Practice, is only their faith, not their Hostilities and Warlike invasions. And the like judgement we may reasonably pass upon the Commendation given to the Egyptian Midwives, who with their Pious Charity in Saving the lives of poor Innocents, joined falsehood to their own Prince, to whom,
and had rather observe what may make for us, than what would make against us, is pleased oft-times to take notice of the virtues of his servants, which are to their Praise, without mentioning the defects intermixt, which would be to their disparagement.
and had rather observe what may make for us, than what would make against us, is pleased ofttimes to take notice of the Virtues of his Servants, which Are to their Praise, without mentioning the defects intermixed, which would be to their disparagement.
The ill part of good mens Actions, their faults and defects, are no ground of his commendation, and so can give no warranty for our imitation of them.
The ill part of good men's Actions, their Faults and defects, Are no ground of his commendation, and so can give no warranty for our imitation of them.
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For he was a Person of a most peculiar office and station, and many things which he did were in virtue of that, which are not compatible to us that follow him.
For he was a Person of a most peculiar office and station, and many things which he did were in virtue of that, which Are not compatible to us that follow him.
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He whipt the buyers and sellers out of the Temple, and overthrew the Tables of the Mony Changers, without any visible authority of a publick Character or warrant from the Magistrate,
He whipped the buyers and sellers out of the Temple, and overthrew the Tables of the Money Changer's, without any visible Authority of a public Character or warrant from the Magistrate,
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He freely and openly reproved the Scribes and Pharisees, those great Rules among the Jews, and call'd King Herod Fox, by virtue of his Prophetical Commission.
He freely and openly reproved the Scribes and Pharisees, those great Rules among the jews, and called King Herod Fox, by virtue of his Prophetical Commission.
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but as being acted by an extraordinary Spirit, and in pursuit of his mediatory office and undertaking, which is a thing wherein we must not pretend to imitate him.
but as being acted by an extraordinary Spirit, and in pursuit of his mediatory office and undertaking, which is a thing wherein we must not pretend to imitate him.
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'Tis true, our Lord's example is a Rule to direct us in our duty, and he intended it should be so, calling us to be his followers by treading in the same steps, and to be meek and lowly, as we saw he was.
It's true, our Lord's Exampl is a Rule to Direct us in our duty, and he intended it should be so, calling us to be his followers by treading in the same steps, and to be meek and lowly, as we saw he was.
For not to be minute in all the particulars, wherein our Blessed Saviour's example may instruct us, the safest and easiest argument from his actions in this case, is when they are instances and illustrations of his own Precepts.
For not to be minute in all the particulars, wherein our Blessed Saviour's Exampl may instruct us, the Safest and Easiest argument from his actions in this case, is when they Are instances and illustrations of his own Precepts.
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It is not his practice, but his command that makes any thing a duty, and when he practises according to it, that exemplifies the commandment in its lively forms and circumstances,
It is not his practice, but his command that makes any thing a duty, and when he practises according to it, that exemplifies the Commandment in its lively forms and Circumstances,
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As when we are bid to be me•k and lowly, as he was, Matt. 11. 29; to inherit the virtue of Blessing our Persecutors and Slanderers from his practice, 1 Pet. 3. 9; to follow his steps in a Patient Resign'd endurance of unjust sufferings, without railing or wrathful returns, 1 Pet. 2. 20, 21, 23. and the like.
As when we Are bid to be me•k and lowly, as he was, Matt. 11. 29; to inherit the virtue of Blessing our Persecutors and Slanderers from his practice, 1 Pet. 3. 9; to follow his steps in a Patient Resigned endurance of unjust sufferings, without railing or wrathful returns, 1 Pet. 2. 20, 21, 23. and the like.
For even their unmixt Actions, which were not blameable in them, are sometimes unfit for our imitation, being perform'd in pursuit of peculiar offices, or authorized by such circumstances of things and other special inducements, as they had at that time,
For even their unmix Actions, which were not blameable in them, Are sometime unfit for our imitation, being performed in pursuit of peculiar Offices, or authorized by such Circumstances of things and other special inducements, as they had At that time,
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1. Several of their Actions, which the Scripture justif•es were by virtue of immediate divine warranty and commission, which would have fallen under a just censure, but for that reason.
1. Several of their Actions, which the Scripture justif•es were by virtue of immediate divine warranty and commission, which would have fallen under a just censure, but for that reason.
Thus the Israelites borrowed of the Egyptians, and pay'd not again, because God, the supreme Disposer of all mens Goods, had given them that express Direction.
Thus the Israelites borrowed of the egyptians, and paid not again, Because God, the supreme Disposer of all men's Goods, had given them that express Direction.
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Jehu took Arms against the House of Ahab, and slew his Master Joram by a particular command of God, which would have been a most detestable Treason and Rebellion without it.
Jehu took Arms against the House of Ahab, and slew his Master Jhoram by a particular command of God, which would have been a most detestable Treason and Rebellion without it.
The Holy Prophets are most publick and plain in their reproofs, both of Princes and Priests, calling them Companions of Thieves, Rulers of Sodom, Blind Watchmen, Dumb Dogs, greedy Dogs, and the like,
The Holy prophets Are most public and plain in their reproofs, both of Princes and Priests, calling them Sodales of Thieves, Rulers of Sodom, Blind Watchmen, Dumb Dogs, greedy Dogs, and the like,
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because there were such Profligate Powers then, and though they were in Authority, this was no criminal speaking evil of dignities, because the Prophets spoke not of themselves,
Because there were such Profligate Powers then, and though they were in authority, this was no criminal speaking evil of dignities, Because the prophets spoke not of themselves,
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2. Other of their Actions were commendable upon their suitableness to the present circumstances and particular state of things at that time, which would have deserv'd no praise,
2. Other of their Actions were commendable upon their suitableness to the present Circumstances and particular state of things At that time, which would have deserved no praise,
which had been unjustifiable and blame-worthy out of that circumstance, and at any time when common Bread was to be had ▪ Such also was St. Pauls circumcising Timothy, when he chose him out to gather Jewish Converts, because that would help him to gain upon the Jews, who at that time having a great devotion to the Law of Moses, would not only be slow to receive instruction from,
which had been unjustifiable and blameworthy out of that circumstance, and At any time when Common Bred was to be had ▪ Such also was Saint Paul's circumcising Timothy, when he chosen him out to gather Jewish Converts, Because that would help him to gain upon the jews, who At that time having a great devotion to the Law of Moses, would not only be slow to receive instruction from,
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in which alteration of the case, the Apostle himself was so far from doing the same again, that he inflexibly refused to circumcise Titus when the necessity of it was urged upon him by the false Brethren and Judaizers. Gal. 2. 3, 4, 5. Such again was the practice of having all things common at Jerusalem, when the necessities of the poor Saints could not otherwise be supplyed,
in which alteration of the case, the Apostle himself was so Far from doing the same again, that he inflexibly refused to circumcise Titus when the necessity of it was urged upon him by the false Brothers and Judaizers. Gal. 2. 3, 4, 5. Such again was the practice of having all things Common At Jerusalem, when the necessities of the poor Saints could not otherwise be supplied,
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3. Lastly, Some Actions of good Men, particularly under the Old Testament, were justifiable whilst that Dispensation stood, which would be criminal in us now, who are under a Law more perfect.
3. Lastly, some Actions of good Men, particularly under the Old Testament, were justifiable while that Dispensation stood, which would be criminal in us now, who Are under a Law more perfect.
But when the Disciples James and John went about to do the like, and pleaded his Example in justification of it, Jesus rebuked them, and told them his Dispensation required another manner of Spirit, Luk. 9. 54, 55. Such also are the Liberties, of having many Wives, of putting away their Wives for every cause and dislike, of cursing Enemies and praying down Judgments upon their Heads, which no good Christian must presume to do,
But when the Disciples James and John went about to do the like, and pleaded his Exampl in justification of it, jesus rebuked them, and told them his Dispensation required Another manner of Spirit, Luk. 9. 54, 55. Such also Are the Liberties, of having many Wives, of putting away their Wives for every cause and dislike, of cursing Enemies and praying down Judgments upon their Heads, which no good Christian must presume to do,
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because he finds it done often by holy David in the Psalms, and by others of the holy Prophets, since our Saviour has out-stripp'd Moses, and rais'd our Duty higher in these Points.
Because he finds it done often by holy David in the Psalms, and by Others of the holy prophets, since our Saviour has outstripped Moses, and raised our Duty higher in these Points.
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God shall judge the World according to my Gospel, says St. Paul, Rom. 2. 16. and my Word shall judge Men at the last day, says our Saviour, Joh. 12. 48. And if Laws must govern our Sentence, bare Examples without Laws can never be sufficient to guide and authorize our practice.
God shall judge the World according to my Gospel, Says Saint Paul, Rom. 2. 16. and my Word shall judge Men At the last day, Says our Saviour, John 12. 48. And if Laws must govern our Sentence, bore Examples without Laws can never be sufficient to guide and authorise our practice.
This is the most proper use of Examples, when Laws have made Duties, and establish'd the goodness of Actions, to be an argument and incitement to the Practice of them.
This is the most proper use of Examples, when Laws have made Duties, and established the Goodness of Actions, to be an argument and incitement to the Practice of them.
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Now the Example of Pious Persons spurs us on to an imitation of their Virtues, both as it shews the Performance of our Duty to be very desirable, and fairly possible.
Now the Exampl of Pious Persons spurs us on to an imitation of their Virtues, both as it shows the Performance of our Duty to be very desirable, and fairly possible.
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Ye have heard of the Patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how bountifully he rewarded him for it, says St. James to the Jewish Converts,
You have herd of the Patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how bountifully he rewarded him for it, Says Saint James to the Jewish Converts,
when he exhorted them to bear Affliction patiently as he did, Jam. 5. 10, 11. In running our hard Race with Patience, says St. Paul, let us look unto Jesus, who endured much worse;
when he exhorted them to bear Affliction patiently as he did, Jam. 5. 10, 11. In running our hard Raze with Patience, Says Saint Paul, let us look unto jesus, who endured much Worse;
and is now set down for it at the right hand of God, Heb. 12. 1, 2. Be ye followers of them, saith the Apostle in the same Text, who through Faith and Patience inherit the Promises.
and is now Set down for it At the right hand of God, Hebrew 12. 1, 2. Be you followers of them, Says the Apostle in the same Text, who through Faith and Patience inherit the Promises.
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And remember them, who have spoken to you the Word of God, whose Faith follow, considering the end of their Conversation, and what Eternal Bliss they got by it, Heb. 13. 7. Thus doth the Scripture propose the end of their Services, their purchased Glories and Rewards,
And Remember them, who have spoken to you the Word of God, whose Faith follow, considering the end of their Conversation, and what Eternal Bliss they god by it, Hebrew 13. 7. Thus does the Scripture propose the end of their Services, their purchased Glories and Rewards,
where they injoy all their Hearts can desire, and live always in the Presence, and about the Throne of God, whence they daily receive Communications ineffable,
where they enjoy all their Hearts can desire, and live always in the Presence, and about the Throne of God, whence they daily receive Communications ineffable,
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and Glories incomparable, and such ravishing Delights, and inward Satisfactions, as no Fancy can reach till we come to feel them, all which they are to injoy for evermore.
and Glories incomparable, and such ravishing Delights, and inward Satisfactions, as no Fancy can reach till we come to feel them, all which they Are to enjoy for evermore.
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2. Their Example encourages us to imitate their Virtues, as it shews such imitation fairly possible. They were Men of like Passions, Over-sights, and Infirmities;
2. Their Exampl encourages us to imitate their Virtues, as it shows such imitation fairly possible. They were Men of like Passion, Oversights, and Infirmities;
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but such as is common to Man, 1 Cor. 10. 13. and St. Peter bids the persecuted Christians be stedfast in the Faith, knowing that the same Afflictions are accomplish'd in their Brethren, which are in the World, 1 Pet. 5. 9:
but such as is Common to Man, 1 Cor. 10. 13. and Saint Peter bids the persecuted Christians be steadfast in the Faith, knowing that the same Afflictions Are accomplished in their Brothers, which Are in the World, 1 Pet. 5. 9:
and St. Paul exhorting the Hebrews to Patience in their Race, sets before them the Cloud of Witnesses, who were Glorious in their Successes, though of like Passions and Trials with themselves, Heb. 12. 1. Thus to strengthen his Faith in God's mercy, the Psalmist says he will remember his wonders of old,
and Saint Paul exhorting the Hebrews to Patience in their Raze, sets before them the Cloud of Witnesses, who were Glorious in their Successes, though of like Passion and Trials with themselves, Hebrew 12. 1. Thus to strengthen his Faith in God's mercy, the Psalmist Says he will Remember his wonders of old,
and talk of his doings for others, which would incourage him to hope for the same himself, Psal. 77, 11, 12. And St. Paul tells the Corinthians, that whether he be afflicted, or comforted, it is for their Consolation and Salvation;
and talk of his doings for Others, which would encourage him to hope for the same himself, Psalm 77, 11, 12. And Saint Paul tells the Corinthians, that whither he be afflicted, or comforted, it is for their Consolation and Salvation;
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they having thereby, not only God's Promise, but also his Experience to assure them of the same support in their Afflictions, which he found in his, 2 Cor. 1. 6. Thus was one great Benefit they design'd Men in proposing good Examples to them, the overcoming their Diffidence, either of God,
they having thereby, not only God's Promise, but also his Experience to assure them of the same support in their Afflictions, which he found in his, 2 Cor. 1. 6. Thus was one great Benefit they designed Men in proposing good Examples to them, the overcoming their Diffidence, either of God,
And therefore if we would give our selves a just Advantage from the Examples of Deceased Saints, we must duly consider their Discouragements and Assistances,
And Therefore if we would give our selves a just Advantage from the Examples of Deceased Saints, we must duly Consider their Discouragements and Assistances,
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As for his Funeral, he desired it might be Private, without Splendor and Ceremony, wherewith his Friends would otherwise have begun to pay Honour to his Memory.
As for his Funeral, he desired it might be Private, without Splendour and Ceremony, wherewith his Friends would otherwise have begun to pay Honour to his Memory.
And this he did out of a Generous Contempt of worldly Show and Pomp, and a fixt inclination of expressing his Liberality, which indeed was Great, in Pious and Charitable Works, which are things of solid use:
And this he did out of a Generous Contempt of worldly Show and Pomp, and a fixed inclination of expressing his Liberality, which indeed was Great, in Pious and Charitable Works, which Are things of solid use:
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Chusing such Methods of Expence, as were like to bring most Glory to God, and Good to Men, not such as were only empty and unprofitable signs of Honour to himself.
Choosing such Methods of Expense, as were like to bring most Glory to God, and Good to Men, not such as were only empty and unprofitable Signs of Honour to himself.
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And although I do not intend a just and full Description of him, yet that you of this Place, who have been Eye-Witnesses of his Conversation, may not lose the Benefit of such a Pattern, I shall draw him out in some rude Lines for your imitation.
And although I do not intend a just and full Description of him, yet that you of this Place, who have been Eye-Witnesses of his Conversation, may not loose the Benefit of such a Pattern, I shall draw him out in Some rude Lines for your imitation.
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He was a Person of good understanding, without haughty opinions and conceit of his own knowledge, which is the greatest hindrance to any mans gaining more, and growing wiser.
He was a Person of good understanding, without haughty opinions and conceit of his own knowledge, which is the greatest hindrance to any men gaining more, and growing Wiser.
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as might enable him to give the best and most unblameable account of it, that is, in understanding himself and his own duty, in bringing Honour to God,
as might enable him to give the best and most unblameable account of it, that is, in understanding himself and his own duty, in bringing Honour to God,
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As for Religion, that was the height of all his aims, and the most open of all his Professions, wherein he endeavor'd most to be a Good Proficient himself,
As for Religion, that was the height of all his aims, and the most open of all his Professions, wherein he endeavoured most to be a Good Proficient himself,
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And to prevent being mis-led into doubts and Perplexities, by any unnecessary Rigors or unwary expressions, which sometimes occur in Good Books, he was studiously careful to get distinct notions,
And to prevent being misled into doubts and Perplexities, by any unnecessary Rigors or unwary expressions, which sometime occur in Good Books, he was studiously careful to get distinct notions,
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as well as by those that read them, several laudable directions, that have occasion'd much trouble to some Pious minds, would have proved only Profitable Helps to mens Practice, without engendring doubts and scruples,
as well as by those that read them, several laudable directions, that have occasioned much trouble to Some Pious minds, would have proved only Profitable Helps to men's Practice, without engendering doubts and scruples,
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To keep up a constant sense of his weaknesses and miscarriages, he took daily accounts of his daily practice, besides what he did with more care and exactness at set times.
To keep up a constant sense of his Weaknesses and miscarriages, he took daily accounts of his daily practice, beside what he did with more care and exactness At Set times.
And his examinations of himself stood not only in the most notorious and weighty duties, but also in such others, as though Christ has equally injoyn'd, yet in the Practice,
And his examinations of himself stood not only in the most notorious and weighty duties, but also in such Others, as though christ has equally enjoined, yet in the Practice,
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nay for his unnecessary utterance of any real miscarriages he knew by them, for his omissions to discourage an ill thing, or to embrace and promote a Good one when it lay before him.
nay for his unnecessary utterance of any real miscarriages he knew by them, for his omissions to discourage an ill thing, or to embrace and promote a Good one when it lay before him.
for which, though Christ at last will judge us all, yet so many otherwise serious neglect to judge and reform themselves, were the matter of his accounts and confessions.
for which, though christ At last will judge us all, yet so many otherwise serious neglect to judge and reform themselves, were the matter of his accounts and confessions.
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The chief cause why Men, who in the General aim and bent of their minds are set upon their duty, are yet for all that liable to transgress it, is because it is slipt out of their thoughts,
The chief cause why Men, who in the General aim and bent of their minds Are Set upon their duty, Are yet for all that liable to transgress it, is Because it is slipped out of their thoughts,
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In order to this, one way he chose, was out of Books to extract a scheme, containing all particulars in a short compass, which might easily be inured to His thoughts:
In order to this, one Way he chosen, was out of Books to extract a scheme, containing all particulars in a short compass, which might Easily be inured to His thoughts:
His great desire and care was to make his Prayers serve for lessons and instructions, that his confessions of Sin might shew him what he was to shun,
His great desire and care was to make his Prayers serve for Lessons and instructions, that his confessions of since might show him what he was to shun,
And intending thus to live according to his Prayers, he desired in them to be very particular in the Points of Practice, that in his daily devotion, he might not only have the Benefit of a supplication,
And intending thus to live according to his Prayers, he desired in them to be very particular in the Points of Practice, that in his daily devotion, he might not only have the Benefit of a supplication,
And that both his dangers, and his remedies, might be kept fresh and familiar upon his mind, his Method was to have two fixt days in every week, to peruse and consider of them, that so,
And that both his dangers, and his remedies, might be kept fresh and familiar upon his mind, his Method was to have two fixed days in every Week, to peruse and Consider of them, that so,
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how to maintain a constant liveliness of Heavenly Affections, by sending up Divine Breathings and Ejaculations, not only every day, but almost every hour more or less.
how to maintain a constant liveliness of Heavenly Affections, by sending up Divine Breathings and Ejaculations, not only every day, but almost every hour more or less.
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To begin with the Piety and Devotion of his Spirit, he had a Prosound Honour and Reverence for Almighty God, and Love for Religion, which without the extremes, either of fear,
To begin with the Piety and Devotion of his Spirit, he had a Prosound Honour and reverence for Almighty God, and Love for Religion, which without the extremes, either of Fear,
or Affectation, he would openly profess and own in a licentious and prophane Age, that thought such pretences to Religion to bewray want of Spirit or Breeding.
or Affectation, he would openly profess and own in a licentious and profane Age, that Thought such pretences to Religion to bewray want of Spirit or Breeding.
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He had a compassionate sense of the difficulties and temptations that attend Men of Quality, through the Worlds adopting many wicked Practices into Rules of Good breeding,
He had a compassionate sense of the difficulties and temptations that attend Men of Quality, through the World's adopting many wicked Practices into Rules of Good breeding,
In Pursuit of this end he would stoop to any thing, and sometimes make himself a companion of mean Persons, not only sending Books or Instructors to them,
In Pursuit of this end he would stoop to any thing, and sometime make himself a Companion of mean Persons, not only sending Books or Instructors to them,
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And as for his Servants and Dependants, with the care of whom he knew God had particularly intrusted him, he was more especially careful to have them told their Duty,
And as for his Servants and Dependants, with the care of whom he knew God had particularly Entrusted him, he was more especially careful to have them told their Duty,
Thus was he resolv'd, so far as either his Perswasions, Example, or Authority would prevail with them, that they who serv'd him, should fear and serve his Lord and Master too.
Thus was he resolved, so Far as either his Persuasions, Exampl, or authority would prevail with them, that they who served him, should Fear and serve his Lord and Master too.
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He was, as you all know, a Careful and constant Attender upon Gods Publick worship, and so desirous to bring others to do the same, that when for the convenience of the family, he has on any festivals first had the service of God at home, to induce others by his example, he has several times gone presently after to Church to have it there again.
He was, as you all know, a Careful and constant Attender upon God's Public worship, and so desirous to bring Others to do the same, that when for the convenience of the family, he has on any festivals First had the service of God At home, to induce Others by his Exampl, he has several times gone presently After to Church to have it there again.
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yet were the returns of it, whereat he was always a devout attendant, so far from being a Burden to him, that he several times desired they might be more often.
yet were the returns of it, whereat he was always a devout attendant, so Far from being a Burden to him, that he several times desired they might be more often.
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and negotiating Affairs of greatest moment, which require the utmost intention of mind, and are not to be undertaken by a Light and trifling, a remiss and stupid, a desultory and careless Spirit.
and negotiating Affairs of greatest moment, which require the utmost intention of mind, and Are not to be undertaken by a Light and trifling, a remiss and stupid, a desultory and careless Spirit.
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It was also very Reverent, and in Decent show of Profound Humility and Submission of Spirit, to his aweful apprehensions of God, adding humble and respectful Postres, and praying always upon his Knees.
It was also very Reverend, and in Decent show of Profound Humility and Submission of Spirit, to his awful apprehensions of God, adding humble and respectful Postres, and praying always upon his Knees.
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being uneasie in himself to see men, even when they profess'd to honour and pray to God, to do it in such careless Postures as shew'd not Honour but Neglect,
being uneasy in himself to see men, even when they professed to honour and pray to God, to do it in such careless Postures as showed not Honour but Neglect,
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how fervent in Holy Desires, how affectionate in Praises and Thanksgivings? In a word, he discover'd a profound sense of God's Majesty and adorable Excellencies, a full Conviction of his own Meanness and Sinfulness,
how fervent in Holy Desires, how affectionate in Praises and Thanksgivings? In a word, he discovered a profound sense of God's Majesty and adorable Excellencies, a full Conviction of his own Meanness and Sinfulness,
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Nay, if any Persons were inclinable to over-load themselves, his Conscience would not allow him to seek the Reputation of being Hospitable, by ministring to their Excess.
Nay, if any Persons were inclinable to overload themselves, his Conscience would not allow him to seek the Reputation of being Hospitable, by ministering to their Excess.
Nay, even in Civilities and Ceremonious Addresses, wherein the World are most subject to transgress, the Measure whereby he govern'd himself was, that he might safely speak less,
Nay, even in Civilities and Ceremonious Addresses, wherein the World Are most Subject to transgress, the Measure whereby he governed himself was, that he might safely speak less,
In his Dealings he would be just, not daring, I will not say to Cozen by Down-right Fraud and Falseness, but even to prey on others by over-reach of Wit and Skill, in Play, or Business: or if at any time he forgot himself in this Point, he durst not rest, without finding out some way to make Restitution of it.
In his Dealings he would be just, not daring, I will not say to Cozen by Downright Fraud and Falseness, but even to prey on Others by overreach of Wit and Skill, in Play, or Business: or if At any time he forgotten himself in this Point, he durst not rest, without finding out Some Way to make Restitution of it.
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when, by their forwardness to Wage with him, he has fairly won what he thought their Family at Home would find a want of, he has taken Care secretly to convey it back to the Wife and Children, without the Profuse Husband's knowing any thing of it.
when, by their forwardness to Wage with him, he has fairly wone what he Thought their Family At Home would find a want of, he has taken Care secretly to convey it back to the Wife and Children, without the Profuse Husband's knowing any thing of it.
This charitable Care and Christian Tenderness, was very agreeable with that Rule he had set himself in his Diversions, which was to be no gainer by any Games,
This charitable Care and Christian Tenderness, was very agreeable with that Rule he had Set himself in his Diversions, which was to be no gainer by any Games,
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And being more especially sensible of the great Miseries they suffer in Sickness, which by a little Physick seasonably administred would oftentimes soon be ended,
And being more especially sensible of the great Misery's they suffer in Sickness, which by a little Physic seasonably administered would oftentimes soon be ended,
and thereby they be both eas'd of their uncomfortable Distempers, and enabled more speedily to return to their Employments to maintain themselves and their Families:
and thereby they be both eased of their uncomfortable Distempers, and enabled more speedily to return to their Employments to maintain themselves and their Families:
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Upon the Death of his excellent Lady, besides his Liberality to every adjacent Parish for a present Distribution, he allotted a considerable Sum to the use of the Poor for a perpetual Settlement.
Upon the Death of his excellent Lady, beside his Liberality to every adjacent Parish for a present Distribution, he allotted a considerable Sum to the use of the Poor for a perpetual Settlement.
how upon mature Study and Deliberation, he was also fully and Religiously resolved to restore it, which, as he words it, belonging to the Church by several Titles, ought not to be withheld.
how upon mature Study and Deliberation, he was also Fully and Religiously resolved to restore it, which, as he words it, belonging to the Church by several Titles, ought not to be withheld.
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These are noble instances of an extraordinary Piety towards God, and Generous affection to the Church of England, for whose encouragement he design'd them,
These Are noble instances of an extraordinary Piety towards God, and Generous affection to the Church of England, for whose encouragement he designed them,
And as for all the other instances of Charity in conversation, as long-suffering, civility in carriage, mercifulness, candor in passing interpretations, Patience upon Indignities, and the like, without which,
And as for all the other instances of Charity in Conversation, as long-suffering, civility in carriage, mercifulness, candor in passing interpretations, Patience upon Indignities, and the like, without which,
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To set him out to your imitation in all the virtues of Conversation, I shall not describe his carriage in all the Particulars, which would take up too much time,
To Set him out to your imitation in all the Virtues of Conversation, I shall not describe his carriage in all the Particulars, which would take up too much time,
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and whereby he judg'd himself in his retirements and self examinations. And the Effect of them was answerable, in a truly humble, courteous, and obliging carriage.
and whereby he judged himself in his retirements and self examinations. And the Effect of them was answerable, in a truly humble, courteous, and obliging carriage.
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making it his frequent Prayer, to help it the better into his daily Practice, that with just Zeal against their Errors, he might still preserve all due Charity for their Persons, and never use any sinful means and unlawful expedients, in opposing the worst things,
making it his frequent Prayer, to help it the better into his daily Practice, that with just Zeal against their Errors, he might still preserve all due Charity for their Persons, and never use any sinful means and unlawful expedients, in opposing the worst things,
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As he was thus careful to practise this excellent virtue of charity himself, so was he very Studious to maintain it among others. He sought to deserve the title of a Peace-maker, and when he heard of differences ready to flame out, would interpose himself a protector of the oppressed Parties,
As he was thus careful to practise this excellent virtue of charity himself, so was he very Studious to maintain it among Others. He sought to deserve the title of a Peacemaker, and when he herd of differences ready to flame out, would interpose himself a protector of the oppressed Parties,
and hear complaints and pleadings, and compose and adjust differences, and if the Authority of Reason and Religion would not do, make use of the Power he had over his Tenants and Dependants, not allowing them to commence Suits for Redress, till they had first complained to him,
and hear complaints and pleadings, and compose and adjust differences, and if the authority of Reason and Religion would not do, make use of the Power he had over his Tenants and Dependants, not allowing them to commence Suits for Redress, till they had First complained to him,
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as might become a Preacher, and careful to practise it with such exactness, as might adorn a Cloyster. He was a Person of very sincere and warm Devotion, a most Religious Honourer of God,
as might become a Preacher, and careful to practise it with such exactness, as might adorn a Cloister. He was a Person of very sincere and warm Devotion, a most Religious Honourer of God,
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and of the Clergy for God's and their Function's sake, an affectionate admirer of true Virtue and Worth wheresoever he found it, a sincere and zealous Son of the Church of England, in whose Communion he lived and died, desiring above all things in his last Extremities, to receive the Holy Sacrament and Priestly Absolution according to its order and appointment,
and of the Clergy for God's and their Function's sake, an affectionate admirer of true Virtue and Worth wheresoever he found it, a sincere and zealous Son of the Church of England, in whose Communion he lived and died, desiring above all things in his last Extremities, to receive the Holy Sacrament and Priestly Absolution according to its order and appointment,
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He was strict in his Trusts, faithful and active in his Friendships, a dutiful Son, a discreet and loving Husband, a good and careful Master to his Servants,
He was strict in his Trusts, faithful and active in his Friendships, a dutiful Son, a discreet and loving Husband, a good and careful Master to his Servants,
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This is such an Account, as I thought fit to give you of this Place, of this truly Pious and Exemplary Soul. And I have chose to give it, not so much from general Characters of his Person,
This is such an Account, as I Thought fit to give you of this Place, of this truly Pious and Exemplary Soul. And I have chosen to give it, not so much from general Characters of his Person,
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as particular Relations of his Practice, both because this is most Honourable to him, there being no way so advantageous of drawing out excellent Persons,
as particular Relations of his Practice, both Because this is most Honourable to him, there being no Way so advantageous of drawing out excellent Persons,
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For however some Persons may hear general Characters with more approbation and applause, as thinking they shew more of Fancy and Wit than plain Narratives of Fact:
For however Some Persons may hear general Characters with more approbation and applause, as thinking they show more of Fancy and Wit than plain Narratives of Fact:
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and then we need not fear at last to inherit those great Rewards and glorious Promises, which we have reasonable Grounds to believe he is now an happy Sharer of. FINIS.
and then we need not Fear At last to inherit those great Rewards and glorious Promises, which we have reasonable Grounds to believe he is now an happy Sharer of. FINIS.
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