A sermon preached at the funeral of Sir Willoughby Chamberlain, Kt. who died at his house at Chelsey, Dec. 6 and was interred at the parish church of St. James Garlick Hith, London, Dec. 12, 1697 / by John King, rector of Chelsey.
Probably upon some Meditations he had on a late severe Affliction (that made a mighty impression on him) in the loss of his only Child, which almost as soon as lent him, was snatch'd out of his Arms, by the afflicting hand of Providence.
Probably upon Some Meditations he had on a late severe Affliction (that made a mighty impression on him) in the loss of his only Child, which almost as soon as lent him, was snatched out of his Arms, by the afflicting hand of Providence.
For accordingly, in the beginning of this Chapter, the Wise Moralist makes excellent reflections, and passes a just sentence on the vanity and unprofitableness of abounding in Children;
For accordingly, in the beginning of this Chapter, the Wise Moralist makes excellent reflections, and passes a just sentence on the vanity and unprofitableness of abounding in Children;
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and that there is no reason to desire them, or rejoyce in them, unless they prove good and vertuous. V. 1, and 2. Desire not a Multitude of unprofitable Children, neither delight in ungodly Sons.
and that there is no reason to desire them, or rejoice in them, unless they prove good and virtuous. V. 1, and 2. Desire not a Multitude of unprofitable Children, neither delight in ungodly Sons.
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and that it is better for men to want them, than to be afflicted with such as are wicked. V. 3. Trust not in their life neither, respect their multitude:
and that it is better for men to want them, than to be afflicted with such as Are wicked. V. 3. Trust not in their life neither, respect their multitude:
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or to chuse these words to be enlarged on at present (as if He had some presage and aboding of his severe and astonishing Distemper) we who saw this particular instance and work of Divine Justice and Mercy on him;
or to choose these words to be enlarged on At present (as if He had Some presage and aboding of his severe and astonishing Distemper) we who saw this particular instance and work of Divine justice and Mercy on him;
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or discern the certain event of any of his Actions? No Human design or contrivance though founded upon the greatest reason and policy and carried on by the most prudent managment, but may defeat the Contriver.
or discern the certain event of any of his Actions? No Human Design or contrivance though founded upon the greatest reason and policy and carried on by the most prudent management, but may defeat the Contriver.
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and so far above all Humane Scrutiny, that though it concerns our selves, and our disposal in this Life, we are forced with the Psalmist to confess, Such Knowledge is too wonderful for us;
and so Far above all Humane Scrutiny, that though it concerns our selves, and our disposal in this Life, we Are forced with the Psalmist to confess, Such Knowledge is too wondered for us;
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how unreasonable is it to build our hopes upon this fickle Life? and how reasonable is it to suppose that which is but as a span long would be even as nothing, were it not wholly supported by an Almighty Power and Providence? And as for the various ways and means of our Deaths, they are only open to his Omniscient Eye:
how unreasonable is it to built our hope's upon this fickle Life? and how reasonable is it to suppose that which is but as a span long would be even as nothing, were it not wholly supported by an Almighty Power and Providence? And as for the various ways and means of our Death's, they Are only open to his Omniscient Eye:
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Now such a wounded Spirit who can bear? Or who can dwell with everlasting burnings? So that as this wise Author observes there is a due proportion of Mercy and Justice in God. v. 11, 12. Mercy and Wrath are with him.
Now such a wounded Spirit who can bear? Or who can dwell with everlasting burnings? So that as this wise Author observes there is a due proportion of Mercy and justice in God. v. 11, 12. Mercy and Wrath Are with him.
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That the best of Men should fare best, and the worst receive the coursest treatment, any one without much consideration would think should best agree with a Mercy and Justice infinitely perfect.
That the best of Men should fare best, and the worst receive the Coursest treatment, any one without much consideration would think should best agree with a Mercy and justice infinitely perfect.
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For in the general Acts of God's Bounty and Mercy, such as our Preservation (which next to our Creation is an instance of the Divine Goodness) the Providence of God is indifferently extended to both parties.
For in the general Acts of God's Bounty and Mercy, such as our Preservation (which next to our Creation is an instance of the Divine goodness) the Providence of God is indifferently extended to both parties.
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Now though such instances do but more illustriously declare the Goodness of God: Though to forgive does not interfere with, but rather extols his Mercy:
Now though such instances do but more illustriously declare the goodness of God: Though to forgive does not interfere with, but rather extols his Mercy:
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Yet is it strange that his Judgments should be indifferently dispensed to both parties; it is matter of admiration to him who is unacquainted with the Oracles of God.
Yet is it strange that his Judgments should be indifferently dispensed to both parties; it is matter of admiration to him who is unacquainted with the Oracles of God.
God's Promises and Covenant under the Gospel are afar off, being extended to the Gentiles, as well as the Jews, and respect not barely Temporal, but Spiritual, and Nobler Blessings.
God's Promises and Covenant under the Gospel Are afar off, being extended to the Gentiles, as well as the jews, and respect not barely Temporal, but Spiritual, and Nobler Blessings.
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As no virtuous or Religious qualities can certainly intitle men to the former; So no vicious or Sinfull habits can expose Men inevitably to the latter.
As no virtuous or Religious qualities can Certainly entitle men to the former; So no vicious or Sinful habits can expose Men inevitably to the latter.
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Now that God (who always acts with the greatest Wisdom, and has the most Glorious and just end in all his dispensations) has most gracious designs and intents in the afflictions of his own Disciples the Professors of his Holy Religion, is a truth not to be doubted;
Now that God (who always acts with the greatest Wisdom, and has the most Glorious and just end in all his dispensations) has most gracious designs and intents in the afflictions of his own Disciples the Professors of his Holy Religion, is a truth not to be doubted;
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and calm, while Religion and our Duty to God ingage us in no danger, stand in no opposition to our temporal interest than every Man has Courage enough to be of their side.
and Cam, while Religion and our Duty to God engage us in no danger, stand in no opposition to our temporal Interest than every Man has Courage enough to be of their side.
How many has the smart and agony of an acute distemper reformed, who in a constant course of Health and Blessings, were uncapable of any impression from the Bible or the Pulpit? How many hath adversitiy, losses of Relations and Estate mollified and made sensible of their Sins, who were like Adders deaf to the voice of the charmer charmed he never so wisely ? This God declares was the errand of Troubles to his own People.
How many has the smart and agony of an acute distemper reformed, who in a constant course of Health and Blessings, were uncapable of any impression from the bible or the Pulpit? How many hath adversitiy, losses of Relations and Estate mollified and made sensible of their Sins, who were like Adders deaf to the voice of the charmer charmed he never so wisely? This God declares was the errand of Troubles to his own People.
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and the Heathen in Minutius Foelix to argue If the World were governed by Divine Providence and a Deity, The Tyrants Phalaris and Dionysius had never deserved Kingdoms: The Patriots Rutilius and Camillus had never undergone Banishment; nor Socrates dyed by Poison. And this gave occasion to that infidelity the Prophet Malachy mentions, when the People Murmured, It was vain to serve God,
and the Heathen in Minutius Felix to argue If the World were governed by Divine Providence and a Deity, The Tyrants Phalaris and Dionysius had never deserved Kingdoms: The Patriots Rutilius and Camillus had never undergone Banishment; nor Socrates died by Poison. And this gave occasion to that infidelity the Prophet Malachy mentions, when the People Murmured, It was vain to serve God,
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I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. The Prophet questions how these dispensings can accord with Gods Righteousness and Justice.
I was envious At the foolish, when I saw the Prosperity of the wicked. The Prophet questions how these dispensings can accord with God's Righteousness and justice.
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wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he? But upon closer Thoughts we shall be convinced that these distributions of Divine Providence in the Afflictions of Goodmen,
Wherefore Lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he? But upon closer Thoughts we shall be convinced that these distributions of Divine Providence in the Afflictions of Good men,
This no less nor worse a Man than David owns, who confesses his Sins, and acknowledges if God pleases to punish him for them, his Justice cannot be impeached or questioned.
This no less nor Worse a Man than David owns, who Confesses his Sins, and acknowledges if God Pleases to Punish him for them, his justice cannot be impeached or questioned.
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But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a Man) God forbid:
But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? is God unrighteous who Takes vengeance? (I speak as a Man) God forbid:
Just to punish us in this Life, and Merciful in that he does it in order to acquit us in the next, which we ought to own as an exceeding act of Grace and Kindness.
Just to Punish us in this Life, and Merciful in that he does it in order to acquit us in the next, which we ought to own as an exceeding act of Grace and Kindness.
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That our Heavenly Father deals so with us, is a Truth most manifest. The Apostles witnesses, If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with Sons;
That our Heavenly Father deals so with us, is a Truth most manifest. The Apostles Witnesses, If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with Sons;
and treasure up wrath against the day of wrath, and revelation of God's righteous Judgment, who will then render to every Man, acccording to his deeds: For surely there is an end,
and treasure up wrath against the day of wrath, and Revelation of God's righteous Judgement, who will then render to every Man, according to his Deeds: For surely there is an end,
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Under them, though ever so sharp bodily agonies and pangs conclude this frail Life of Man, Charity will oblige us to Pronounce the end of that Man is Peace.
Under them, though ever so sharp bodily agonies and pangs conclude this frail Life of Man, Charity will oblige us to Pronounce the end of that Man is Peace.
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for since that time his Excellent Lady, and the whole Family can bear me Witness they discovered a great change in the choise of his Company, the observing regular hours, the avoiding excesses, the keeping generally at home,
for since that time his Excellent Lady, and the Whole Family can bear me Witness they discovered a great change in the choice of his Company, the observing regular hours, the avoiding Excesses, the keeping generally At home,
I found in him, all the Notes and Temper of one truly penitent, and who seriously applyed himself to make his Peace with God, by an Humble Confession, by an hearty sorrow for his Sins, by a Professed Resolution of better obedience if God should restore him, by a Devout receiving the Blessed Sacrament, and by constant Prayers.
I found in him, all the Notes and Temper of one truly penitent, and who seriously applied himself to make his Peace with God, by an Humble Confessi, by an hearty sorrow for his Sins, by a Professed Resolution of better Obedience if God should restore him, by a Devout receiving the Blessed Sacrament, and by constant Prayers.
Now as to his sincerity in these Duties, and devout performance of them, it is best known to that Omniscient God (who is the only Searcher of hearts) to whom they were offered.
Now as to his sincerity in these Duties, and devout performance of them, it is best known to that Omniscient God (who is the only Searcher of hearts) to whom they were offered.
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and the frequent opportunities he took of being Charitable at other times, beyond most in the place where he lived (a Duty which Hypocrites commonly fail in as being too chargeable) will strongly plead for his sincerity, will cover a multitude of his smaller sins of failure and infirmity, where-ever that Charity prevails, which is kind, believeth all things, hopeth all things.
and the frequent opportunities he took of being Charitable At other times, beyond most in the place where he lived (a Duty which Hypocrites commonly fail in as being too chargeable) will strongly plead for his sincerity, will cover a multitude of his smaller Sins of failure and infirmity, wherever that Charity prevails, which is kind, Believeth all things, Hopes all things.
Under this head I ought not to omit the mentioning one act of Spiritual Charity, which he often expressed an hearty desire for, both in Health and Sickness.
Under this head I ought not to omit the mentioning one act of Spiritual Charity, which he often expressed an hearty desire for, both in Health and Sickness.
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And so far he pursued that good intention, that he gave strict Orders, and made it his earnest request, to me and others, that the Black who waited on him, might with all convenient speed, be instructed and made a Christian.
And so Far he pursued that good intention, that he gave strict Order, and made it his earnest request, to me and Others, that the Black who waited on him, might with all convenient speed, be instructed and made a Christian.
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This would be a most excellent act of Charity, as respecting their Eternal Welfare, which in our Blessed Saviour's esteem is more important than to gain the whole World.
This would be a most excellent act of Charity, as respecting their Eternal Welfare, which in our Blessed Saviour's esteem is more important than to gain the Whole World.
He owned himself a Son of the Established Church, professed a resolution to live and die in her truly Catholick and Apostolick Faith, expressed a just esteem and veneration for all her excellent Rites and Constitutions.
He owned himself a Son of the Established Church, professed a resolution to live and die in her truly Catholic and Apostolic Faith, expressed a just esteem and veneration for all her excellent Rites and Constitutions.
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And I remember he blessed God that this Love for the best Church in the World (he owned) was mightily promoted in him, from that Orthodox Place of his Education, which was one of the most renouned Foundations for Learning in this Kingdom, and under the Best Governour, that this or any Age produced:
And I Remember he blessed God that this Love for the best Church in the World (he owned) was mightily promoted in him, from that Orthodox Place of his Education, which was one of the most renowned Foundations for Learning in this Kingdom, and under the Best Governor, that this or any Age produced:
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But he lamented the opportunity he lost there, as to other Advantages and Improvements. Now these and the like, were the result of his deliberate Thoughts, and sound Mind;
But he lamented the opportunity he lost there, as to other Advantages and Improvements. Now these and the like, were the result of his deliberate Thoughts, and found Mind;
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and forgive him his Sins, that He almost melted those about him into Tears. He desired those Reverend and Worthy Persons, who were compassionate Witnesses of his severe distemper,
and forgive him his Sins, that He almost melted those about him into Tears. He desired those Reverend and Worthy Persons, who were compassionate Witnesses of his severe distemper,
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and Charitable assistants to him, frequently to pray by him, and for him, with whom He joyned with all the composed sedateness, and appearing fervency of Zeal.
and Charitable assistants to him, frequently to pray by him, and for him, with whom He joined with all the composed sedateness, and appearing fervency of Zeal.
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here are strong evidences and good grounds for hopes to all the surviving Friends and Relations of the Gentleman to whom we now perform this Charitable Office.
Here Are strong evidences and good grounds for hope's to all the surviving Friends and Relations of the Gentleman to whom we now perform this Charitable Office.
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and seriously consider the last account you must give of your Lives and Actions, and advise you to betake your selves vigorously and speedily to the care of that great and important business.
and seriously Consider the last account you must give of your Lives and Actions, and Advice you to betake your selves vigorously and speedily to the care of that great and important business.
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Here lies before you an instance of a strong Body and Constitution brought down to the Grave in the vigour of his Age, in his full strength, when his Breasts and Veins were full of Blood, and his Bones were moistned with marrow.
Here lies before you an instance of a strong Body and Constitution brought down to the Grave in the vigour of his Age, in his full strength, when his Breasts and veins were full of Blood, and his Bones were moistened with marrow.
And you who are drawing toward the evening, and the day of whose age is far spent, consider, I pray you, it is high time for you to remember your Creatour when your evil days come upon you, and your years draw nigh, when you may say we have no pleasure in them.
And you who Are drawing towards the evening, and the day of whose age is Far spent, Consider, I pray you, it is high time for you to Remember your Creator when your evil days come upon you, and your Years draw High, when you may say we have no pleasure in them.
So teach us, O Lord, to number our days, that we may apply our Hearts unto Wisdom, and receive the recompence of reward, thou hast prepared for all thy Servants, who live in thy faith and fear,
So teach us, Oh Lord, to number our days, that we may apply our Hearts unto Wisdom, and receive the recompense of reward, thou hast prepared for all thy Servants, who live in thy faith and Fear,
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