yet the Spirit of God so effectually over-ruled the Rage of the Prophet, and the Malice of his Familiar, that he could not curse nor defie, but altogether bless'd them.
yet the Spirit of God so effectually overruled the Rage of the Prophet, and the Malice of his Familiar, that he could not curse nor defy, but altogether blessed them.
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at his Oracles the Prophet was to consult, and from them receive his Commission, to go and curse Israel. And after he had thus affronted God by sacrificing to the Devil, he was, one would think, hopefully disposed, both to curse and to bewitch his People.
At his Oracles the Prophet was to consult, and from them receive his Commission, to go and curse Israel. And After he had thus affronted God by sacrificing to the devil, he was, one would think, hopefully disposed, both to curse and to bewitch his People.
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And what could Balak or Satan do to vex Israel, when their God proclaim'd Peace to them, from the very Altars of Baal; turning the Magick Circle into Holy Ground,
And what could Balak or Satan do to vex Israel, when their God proclaimed Peace to them, from the very Altars of Baal; turning the Magic Circle into Holy Ground,
tho' very desperate Attempts to curse that People, Balaam perceiv'd the Blessing was fatal, and the Decree of it irreversible, v. 20. insomuch that he saw cause to wish himself imbark'd in their Bottom, that their final Lot might be his own;
though very desperate Attempts to curse that People, balaam perceived the Blessing was fatal, and the decree of it irreversible, v. 20. insomuch that he saw cause to wish himself embarked in their Bottom, that their final Lot might be his own;
yet so obstinate is the Defence, and so secure the Shelter which God's People have under his Protection, that the very Messengers of Satan, employ'd to buffet them, shall find their Powers controul'd, their Artillery turn'd upon themselves,
yet so obstinate is the Defence, and so secure the Shelter which God's People have under his Protection, that the very Messengers of Satan, employed to buffet them, shall find their Powers controlled, their artillery turned upon themselves,
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Those Articles, upon the belief of which God has establisht his own Worship, and thence challenges our Reverence and Adoration, however they are exploded by the Lusts of Infidels, the Wit of Atheists,
Those Articles, upon the belief of which God has established his own Worship, and thence challenges our reverence and Adoration, however they Are exploded by the Lustiest of Infidels, the Wit of Atheists,
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The King of Moab 's Treasury, with all the Riches in it, Balaam thought too mean to purchase the Reputation, or the Happiness that attends a Righteous and a good Man;
The King of Moab is Treasury, with all the Riches in it, balaam Thought too mean to purchase the Reputation, or the Happiness that attends a Righteous and a good Man;
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To die the death of Kings, or Statesmen, was too stupid a wish even for such a Man as Balaam. And this, without that other Cognizance and Qualification, which Piety and Holiness,
To die the death of Kings, or Statesmen, was too stupid a wish even for such a Man as balaam. And this, without that other Cognizance and Qualification, which Piety and Holiness,
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in that the very same Abomination should be set up and practis'd so commonly as they say it is among the inferiour sort of People, especially in such a Church,
in that the very same Abomination should be Set up and practised so commonly as they say it is among the inferior sort of People, especially in such a Church,
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and engaged themselves in a Covenant to live and dye so; a Covenant that establishes their Title to such blessed Priviledges, as the very Angels admire,
and engaged themselves in a Covenant to live and die so; a Covenant that establishes their Title to such blessed Privileges, as the very Angels admire,
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and which were purchased for us at no less a Price than the Life of God! In a word, that after all the clear and gracious Declarations of God's Mind and Will in this Particular,
and which were purchased for us At no less a Price than the Life of God! In a word, that After all the clear and gracious Declarations of God's Mind and Will in this Particular,
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Now foreseeing that People of this Size would throng in, to make up the biggest part of this great Assembly, I was loath, upon so proper an Argument as I have in hand,
Now Foreseeing that People of this Size would throng in, to make up the biggest part of this great Assembly, I was loath, upon so proper an Argument as I have in hand,
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as to take the Devil for Familiar, and by the most damnable Apostacy, pay their Devotion there, where they have been taught to expect their everlasting Torments!
as to take the devil for Familiar, and by the most damnable Apostasy, pay their Devotion there, where they have been taught to expect their everlasting Torments!
For to apply our selves to the use of such means as Charms and Inchantments, upon any occasion whatsoever, is an Atheistical Disclaimer of our Dependance upon God's Providence,
For to apply our selves to the use of such means as Charms and Enchantments, upon any occasion whatsoever, is an Atheistical Disclaimer of our Dependence upon God's Providence,
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Besides it is so ridiculous a Conceit, that the erecting an odd Figure, and a parcel of senseless Giberish, should raise a sinking Pulse, repair the Decays of Nature,
Beside it is so ridiculous a Conceit, that the erecting an odd Figure, and a parcel of senseless Giberish, should raise a sinking Pulse, repair the Decays of Nature,
Tho', if it be as just an Observation as it seems to be a judicious one, which Monsieur Alix has made (in his Reflections on the four last Books of Moses, Cap. XI.) on Balaam 's Prophecy, viz. That in it he makes a very distinct mention of the future Calling of the Gentiles to the Faith, Numb. 24.17. (Now I say,
Though, if it be as just an Observation as it seems to be a judicious one, which Monsieur Alix has made (in his Reflections on the four last Books of Moses, Cap. XI.) on balaam is Prophecy, viz. That in it he makes a very distinct mention of the future Calling of the Gentiles to the Faith, Numb. 24.17. (Now I say,
and so much has been generally acknowledg'd by the Learned Fathers and Doctors of the Christian Church, to be his Intention and meaning in these Words of my Text;
and so much has been generally acknowledged by the Learned Father's and Doctors of the Christian Church, to be his Intention and meaning in these Words of my Text;
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if we may believe Diogenes Laertius, (Lib. 1. de Vit. Philos.) there were several of the Eastern Magi, among whom Balaam is generally reckon'd one, that taught this express Doctrine, that Men after Death should return back to Life, and be Immortal;
if we may believe Diogenes Laertius, (Lib. 1. de Vit. Philos.) there were several of the Eastern Magi, among whom balaam is generally reckoned one, that taught this express Doctrine, that Men After Death should return back to Life, and be Immortal;
and who says in the Eighth of his Philippics, this Doctrine is juxta Magorum Sententiam; the same is supported by the Authorities of Rhodius and Eudemus. But tho' these Testimonies were rejected,
and who Says in the Eighth of his Philippics, this Doctrine is juxta Magorum Sententiam; the same is supported by the Authorities of Rhodius and Eudemus. But though these Testimonies were rejected,
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He says of Christ that he shall have the Dominion, Chap. 24. v. 19. But we know that his Resurrection was the first glorious Manifestation of his Royal Power, in his Conquest over Death and Hell.
He Says of christ that he shall have the Dominion, Chap. 24. v. 19. But we know that his Resurrection was the First glorious Manifestation of his Royal Power, in his Conquest over Death and Hell.
and had seen the Vision of the Almighty, upon which he declar'd, I shall see him, but not now, v. 17. But to dispute for the Prophet's meaning no longer, be it what it will, sure I am, that the last end of the Righteous cannot be by us understood, to mean any thing short of the Resurrection:
and had seen the Vision of the Almighty, upon which he declared, I shall see him, but not now, v. 17. But to dispute for the Prophet's meaning no longer, be it what it will, sure I am, that the last end of the Righteous cannot be by us understood, to mean any thing short of the Resurrection:
For the Death of the righteous and the wicked, by the best Judgment we can make, is often so little preferrable one to th' other, that there can be no sense in our wishing rather for that than this,
For the Death of the righteous and the wicked, by the best Judgement we can make, is often so little preferable one to the other, that there can be no sense in our wishing rather for that than this,
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and tho' sown in Dishonour, yet not without hopes it shall be rais'd in Glory. Wherefore in pursuit of the utmost intention of the Words, the Altior Sensus, & Mysticus, as Grotius speaks, I shall hold my self accountable for this twofold Undertaking. I.
and though sown in Dishonour, yet not without hope's it shall be raised in Glory. Wherefore in pursuit of the utmost intention of the Words, the Altior Sensus, & Mysticus, as Grotius speaks, I shall hold my self accountable for this twofold Undertaking. I.
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As for the Doctrine of the Resurrection, we may the less wonder it has been so generally receiv'd, it being an Article of so vast moment to be believ'd, that Theophylact fears not to call it, NONLATINALPHABET, the Capital Article of our Faith.
As for the Doctrine of the Resurrection, we may the less wonder it has been so generally received, it being an Article of so vast moment to be believed, that Theophylact fears not to call it,, the Capital Article of our Faith.
as if the whole of our Religion was contain'd in it, he calls it ( v. 1. of that Chap.) the Gospel. Yea, we will absolve the whole Rabble of Deists, Atheists, Sceptics,
as if the Whole of our Religion was contained in it, he calls it (v. 1. of that Chap.) the Gospel. Yea, we will absolve the Whole Rabble of Deists, Atheists, Sceptics,
And if there had not been one Witness of it in the World, the Prophecies that foretold it would have been infinite Satisfaction to every Man, that had but Balaam 's modesty to believe, that God is not a Man that he should lie, v. 19. The Spirit of Prophecy is that undeniable Testimony to Jesus and his Resurrection, that to all Men that can believe the Truth or the Power of God, it is and has been always esteem'd beyond any sort of Proof or Evidence whatsoever.
And if there had not been one Witness of it in the World, the Prophecies that foretold it would have been infinite Satisfaction to every Man, that had but balaam is modesty to believe, that God is not a Man that he should lie, v. 19. The Spirit of Prophecy is that undeniable Testimony to jesus and his Resurrection, that to all Men that can believe the Truth or the Power of God, it is and has been always esteemed beyond any sort of Proof or Evidence whatsoever.
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So strong an Argument of the Event are all the Predictions of the Holy Ghost, that things are therefore said in Scripture to be done, because they are foretold.
So strong an Argument of the Event Are all the Predictions of the Holy Ghost, that things Are Therefore said in Scripture to be done, Because they Are foretold.
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Were there then any Prophecies to this purpose, which Holy Men of old spoke, as they were moved by the Holy Ghost? This is so certain, that our Saviour ventur'd the whole Credit of the Fact, rather upon this, than upon any other Testimonies;
Were there then any Prophecies to this purpose, which Holy Men of old spoke, as they were moved by the Holy Ghost? This is so certain, that our Saviour ventured the Whole Credit of the Fact, rather upon this, than upon any other Testimonies;
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and were hereby in no manner of doubt concerning the Truth of his being risen, (except Thomas, for whose satisfaction he exposed his Wounds to be searcht and handled by him) yet notwithstanding all this, he urges what had been prophecy'd of his Resurrection, to give them the greatest Assurance of it,
and were hereby in no manner of doubt Concerning the Truth of his being risen, (except Thomas, for whose satisfaction he exposed his Wounds to be searched and handled by him) yet notwithstanding all this, he urges what had been prophesied of his Resurrection, to give them the greatest Assurance of it,
and as the chiefest support of their Faith in it, 2 Pet. 1.17, & seq. They were these Predictions that made him as well the Expectation as the Desire of all Ages.
and as the chiefest support of their Faith in it, 2 Pet. 1.17, & seq. They were these Predictions that made him as well the Expectation as the Desire of all Ages.
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Yea, it was after all so plainly foretold by our Saviour himself, and the Impression of his Prediction wrought with such Force upon the Minds of his Enemies, that his very Murderers did expect it;
Yea, it was After all so plainly foretold by our Saviour himself, and the Impression of his Prediction wrought with such Force upon the Minds of his Enemies, that his very Murderers did expect it;
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which by the unsearchable Wisdom of God was the occasion to these Wretches, of such further Evidence, that they were at Charges to stifle what they therefore wanted the Impudence to deny:
which by the unsearchable Wisdom of God was the occasion to these Wretches, of such further Evidence, that they were At Charges to stifle what they Therefore wanted the Impudence to deny:
For next to the Angels, the Guards that were hired to keep him Prisoner in the Grave, were some of the first Evangelists to publish the Truth of his Resurrection, Mat. 28.11.
For next to the Angels, the Guards that were hired to keep him Prisoner in the Grave, were Some of the First Evangelists to publish the Truth of his Resurrection, Mathew 28.11.
And if they find any such, they must in spight of their Teeth confess, that the Accomplishment of them is an immoveable Testimony to the Foreknowledge and Wisdom, to the infinite Power and Truth of God.
And if they find any such, they must in spite of their Teeth confess, that the Accomplishment of them is an immoveable Testimony to the Foreknowledge and Wisdom, to the infinite Power and Truth of God.
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and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own Will, as the Apostle speaks, Heb. 2.4. that the Infidel has not the least colour of Pretence to dispute its Evidence.
and Gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own Will, as the Apostle speaks, Hebrew 2.4. that the Infidel has not the least colour of Pretence to dispute its Evidence.
for whatever Reasons he brings to weaken or subvert the Credit of this Doctrine, or of them that have testify'd to the Truth of it, will equally affect his own Credit,
for whatever Reasons he brings to weaken or subvert the Credit of this Doctrine, or of them that have testified to the Truth of it, will equally affect his own Credit,
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For he that was seen and felt to exercise such a power, that put the Earth into Convulsions whilst he was dying upon the Cross, left no room in any Infidel to doubt after that,
For he that was seen and felt to exercise such a power, that put the Earth into Convulsions while he was dying upon the Cross, left no room in any Infidel to doubt After that,
For if there be no Resurrection of the Dead, then neither is Christ risen, as St. Paul argues 1 Cor. 15. Which brings me to my second Particular to be prov'd, viz. The necessary Connexion between his and ours.
For if there be no Resurrection of the Dead, then neither is christ risen, as Saint Paul argues 1 Cor. 15. Which brings me to my second Particular to be proved, viz. The necessary Connexion between his and ours.
So that if Death had no more power over him, who took upon him to expiate for our Sins, which brought the punishment of Death upon us, (for Death was the consequent of our sinning, not the fate of our Nature) it must needs follow, that it can have no more power over us;
So that if Death had no more power over him, who took upon him to expiate for our Sins, which brought the punishment of Death upon us, (for Death was the consequent of our sinning, not the fate of our Nature) it must needs follow, that it can have no more power over us;
but to believe it necessary. Wherefore marvel not at this, for the hour cometh, in which all that are in the Grave shall hear his voice, and come forth;
but to believe it necessary. Wherefore marvel not At this, for the hour comes, in which all that Are in the Grave shall hear his voice, and come forth;
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but 'tis unpardonable to wonder so, as to suspect the certainty. We may devoutly admire, that Bodies so frail as ours should become subjects of Immortality:
but it's unpardonable to wonder so, as to suspect the certainty. We may devoutly admire, that Bodies so frail as ours should become subject's of Immortality:
And to hear how the Almighty Potter designs to form such lumps of Clay into everlasting Vessels of honour, is, one would think, enough to perswade us in the mean time, to reverence our Bodies more,
And to hear how the Almighty Potter designs to from such lumps of Clay into everlasting Vessels of honour, is, one would think, enough to persuade us in the mean time, to Reverence our Bodies more,
Once more, It justly may and ought to raise our wonder and devotion both, to be told, That 'tis by his Power and Goodness we shall be rescued from the Grave, who was himself by our inhumane Malice sent thither.
Once more, It justly may and ought to raise our wonder and devotion both, to be told, That it's by his Power and goodness we shall be rescued from the Grave, who was himself by our inhumane Malice sent thither.
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or the omnipotence of his Power, yet not to be affected with all astonishment and devotion at the consideration of it, might be esteemed another Miracle.
or the omnipotence of his Power, yet not to be affected with all astonishment and devotion At the consideration of it, might be esteemed Another Miracle.
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tho' considering there are still some Atheistical Gainsayers, that except against the Article and the Proof of it, I must be obliged to pay some deference to them, especially since they distinguish themselves by their Numbers,
though considering there Are still Some Atheistical Gainsayers, that except against the Article and the Proof of it, I must be obliged to pay Some deference to them, especially since they distinguish themselves by their Numbers,
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and by their Wit, by their polite Manners, and politer Learning: Nay they say these Heathens boast the Reverse of Tertullian 's Apology for the Christians,
and by their Wit, by their polite Manners, and politer Learning: Nay they say these heathens boast the Reverse of Tertullian is Apology for the Christians,
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Among the Greeks, the Epicureans and Stoicks derided it, and among the Jews the Saducees obstinately denyed it, as appears 1 Cor. 15. and Acts 17.18. Ans. True this is, and let our Infidels make the most on't:
Among the Greeks, the Epicureans and Stoics derided it, and among the jews the Sadducees obstinately denied it, as appears 1 Cor. 15. and Acts 17.18. Ans. True this is, and let our Infidels make the most oned:
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a despicable Sect among the Jews, but of late date, and short continuance, whom the Learned Historian, of their own Age and Nation, describes as very contemptible for their Numbers and their Manners.
a despicable Sect among the jews, but of late date, and short Continuance, whom the Learned Historian, of their own Age and nation, describes as very contemptible for their Numbers and their Manners.
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But whoever reads Epicurus their Master's Epistle to Herodotus, [ apud Diog. Laert. ] will not wonder his Scholars and Successors should affirm any thing absurdly,
But whoever reads Epicurus their Masters Epistle to Herodotus, [ apud Diog Laertes ] will not wonder his Scholars and Successors should affirm any thing absurdly,
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for it was thro' the senseless Incredulity and Pertness of these few Men, that the Arguments were multiply'd in defence of the Doctrine, 'till it became establisht so,
for it was through the senseless Incredulity and Pertness of these few Men, that the Arguments were multiplied in defence of the Doctrine, till it became established so,
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For tho' the Corinthians Infidelity was occasion'd by a foolish Enquiry into the manner how the dead were rais'd? And with what Body do they come? Yet the acute Argument the Apostle brought to satisfie those Fools,
For though the Corinthians Infidelity was occasioned by a foolish Enquiry into the manner how the dead were raised? And with what Body do they come? Yet the acute Argument the Apostle brought to satisfy those Fools,
and to solve the mysterious Phaenomenon so far, as to take off all pretence of Absurdity, in affirming it of the same Body, is infinitely more rational than their strongest Exceptions.
and to solve the mysterious Phaenomenon so Far, as to take off all pretence of Absurdity, in affirming it of the same Body, is infinitely more rational than their Strongest Exceptions.
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and of our Bodies he speaks in a Stile more proper unto Seeds, that they are sown; to shew, says Theophil. the parallel Identity in the Resurrection of Both. And after this curious Solution of the difficulty,
and of our Bodies he speaks in a Style more proper unto Seeds, that they Are sown; to show, Says Theophilus. the parallel Identity in the Resurrection of Both. And After this curious Solution of the difficulty,
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I hasten now to take notice of one Objection, which the Adversary brings, directly to confront my chiefest Argument, by which I would establish the Article of the Resurrection, which was by the Authority of the sacred Canon,
I hasten now to take notice of one Objection, which the Adversary brings, directly to confront my chiefest Argument, by which I would establish the Article of the Resurrection, which was by the authority of the sacred Canon,
However somewhat must be said to it, and since the reconciling any one of these Texts, will take off the force of both, I shall therefore attempt it upon the last,
However somewhat must be said to it, and since the reconciling any one of these Texts, will take off the force of both, I shall Therefore attempt it upon the last,
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as that which in its sound, and form of the Expression, does more literally and directly import a denyal of Man's Immortality, and consequently of his Resurrection.
as that which in its found, and from of the Expression, does more literally and directly import a denial of Man's Immortality, and consequently of his Resurrection.
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But the most ignorant will easily perceive this could not be David 's Meaning, that after Death he was to be no more, when they are shew'd the scope of his Prayer;
But the most ignorant will Easily perceive this could not be David is Meaning, that After Death he was to be no more, when they Are showed the scope of his Prayer;
as well as by the frailty of his Constitution, he earnestly pray'd that God would please some way or other to discover to him the Period of his Days, that he might make suitable Preparations for such a change;
as well as by the frailty of his Constitution, he earnestly prayed that God would please Some Way or other to discover to him the Period of his Days, that he might make suitable Preparations for such a change;
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Indeed, if David had only aimed at the enlarging of his Conquests, or design'd to pass his days in ease and sloth, had he intended to make his Life a Scene of costly Pleasures,
Indeed, if David had only aimed At the enlarging of his Conquests, or designed to pass his days in ease and sloth, had he intended to make his Life a Scene of costly Pleasures,
and to have distinguished himself by an indulgence to mighty Lusts, sacrificing the Blood and Purses of his subjects to his excessive Riots, there had been some sense in desiring a long Life,
and to have distinguished himself by an indulgence to mighty Lustiest, sacrificing the Blood and Purses of his subject's to his excessive Riots, there had been Some sense in desiring a long Life,
but since he prayed for more Strength, only to Minister to his more vigorous Devotions, and to enable him to sustain the painful Travels of Repentance, and a severe Virtue;
but since he prayed for more Strength, only to Minister to his more vigorous Devotions, and to enable him to sustain the painful Travels of Repentance, and a severe Virtue;
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and they would give up their expectancies of any Inheritance among the Saints, if they could but be assured, they should have their Portion among Dogs. i. e.
and they would give up their Expectancies of any Inheritance among the Saints, if they could but be assured, they should have their Portion among Dogs. i. e.
tho' when that Beast is disciplin'd into a distaste of his luscious Entertainments, and is made by adversity to consider, that his Life is more than Food,
though when that Beast is disciplined into a distaste of his luscious Entertainments, and is made by adversity to Consider, that his Life is more than Food,
and his Belly infinitely less and inferiour to his God, he will scarce fail then, if not to believe, yet to fear and tremble at the apprehensions of another Life.
and his Belly infinitely less and inferior to his God, he will scarce fail then, if not to believe, yet to Fear and tremble At the apprehensions of Another Life.
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Tho' they say these men have their Dypticks too, in which there are enroll'd all the famous instances of unrelenting Atheists, which are carefully Preserv'd to encourage the weak,
Though they say these men have their Dyptics too, in which there Are enrolled all the famous instances of unrelenting Atheists, which Are carefully Preserved to encourage the weak,
or Ghastly Dreams like other men, these having often no manner of Relation to, nor dependance upon the Body, are insuperable convictions, that the Soul is an Immaterial Being,
or Ghastly Dreams like other men, these having often no manner of Relation to, nor dependence upon the Body, Are insuperable convictions, that the Soul is an Immaterial Being,
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But whatever such Scoffers may believe concerning the Soul's Immortality, or the Body's Resurrection, sure I am, the Persons concern'd in this Solemnity must in all good sense be granted to believe it.
But whatever such Scoffers may believe Concerning the Soul's Immortality, or the Body's Resurrection, sure I am, the Persons concerned in this Solemnity must in all good sense be granted to believe it.
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For it was smartly urged by Tertullian against some Heathens that believ'd it not, that their cost was vain which with a Ridiculous profuseness they laid out upon their Dead,
For it was smartly urged by Tertullian against Some heathens that believed it not, that their cost was vain which with a Ridiculous profuseness they laid out upon their Dead,
But since we know they shall be call'd for by the Trump of God, and hope they will become Vessels of Immortal Honour, 'tis now Piety and Duty in us to lay them decently and safely up,
But since we know they shall be called for by the Trump of God, and hope they will become Vessels of Immortal Honour, it's now Piety and Duty in us to lay them decently and safely up,
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And if any Judas, upon observing the Pomp of this Solemnity, should ask to what purpose is this waste? Our Saviour's answer will be our best reply, That what is done is done for the Burial,
And if any Judas, upon observing the Pomp of this Solemnity, should ask to what purpose is this waste? Our Saviour's answer will be our best reply, That what is done is done for the Burial,
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but in the mean time seriously to endeavour it may be so. Precious, says the Psalmist, Ps. 116.15. in the sight of the Lord is the Death of his Saints;
but in the mean time seriously to endeavour it may be so. Precious, Says the Psalmist, Ps. 116.15. in the sighed of the Lord is the Death of his Saints;
1. Death to the Righteous comes stript of all its Spiritual Horrors. Tho' it may assault his fleshly Nature with Swoons and Agonies, every step it advances,
1. Death to the Righteous comes stripped of all its Spiritual Horrors. Though it may assault his fleshly Nature with Swoons and Agonies, every step it advances,
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when the amaz'd wretch that would never believe it was a God that dyed to save him, begins to apprehend himself was the Murderer that spilt his Blood;
when the amazed wretch that would never believe it was a God that died to save him, begins to apprehend himself was the Murderer that spilled his Blood;
And St. Cyprian makes such a moving description of this matter, that he wonders how any pious Soul can forbear longing for Death, or refrain running into Martyrdom.
And Saint Cyprian makes such a moving description of this matter, that he wonders how any pious Soul can forbear longing for Death, or refrain running into Martyrdom.
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Accordingly Death does certainly put a Period to all these Troubles, and more, it translates all good Men to such a state of pure unmingled Joys, where there are no sorrows to embitter, no melancholy to Eclipse,
Accordingly Death does Certainly put a Period to all these Troubles, and more, it translates all good Men to such a state of pure unmingled Joys, where there Are no sorrows to embitter, no melancholy to Eclipse,
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3. Lastly, There is no comparison between the end of these two sorts of Men, in another Respect still, viz. of that honourable memory that is preserved after Death of the one, whilst Stench, not Perfume, gives the other a Remembrance;
3. Lastly, There is no comparison between the end of these two sorts of Men, in Another Respect still, viz. of that honourable memory that is preserved After Death of the one, while Stench, not Perfume, gives the other a Remembrance;
The care of her Parents in her Virtuous Education, She so ingeniously requited, by such an uniform and Dutiful observance of them from her Childhood to her Marriage, that I heard her once very seriously justified by one of them, in these express words;
The care of her Parents in her Virtuous Education, She so ingeniously requited, by such an uniform and Dutiful observance of them from her Childhood to her Marriage, that I herd her once very seriously justified by one of them, in these express words;
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And from so steady a Piety shewn to her Earthly Parents, She made her Assent easie to that elevated Devotion, wherewith She discharged her Duty to her Father which is in Heaven.
And from so steady a Piety shown to her Earthly Parents, She made her Assent easy to that elevated Devotion, wherewith She discharged her Duty to her Father which is in Heaven.
and in Conformity to the Discipline of the Church, her stated day was either Wednesday or Friday, which of them She foresaw She might be best permitted to make her own,
and in Conformity to the Discipline of the Church, her stated day was either Wednesday or Friday, which of them She foresaw She might be best permitted to make her own,
so She took true pains, not to deal deceitfully with her Soul. For 'tis very observable, that these corporal severities often operate to quite contrary effects;
so She took true pains, not to deal deceitfully with her Soul. For it's very observable, that these corporal severities often operate to quite contrary effects;
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Besides this, She was accustom'd at those years to that which prov'd of Infinite use to her, to the Advancement of her progress in the business of Religion.
Beside this, She was accustomed At those Years to that which proved of Infinite use to her, to the Advancement of her progress in the business of Religion.
and when it could be, without Observation, She diverted to her Closet at Noon, that no distinct Period of her time might escape her Consecration of her self and it to Gods Honour and Glory.
and when it could be, without Observation, She diverted to her Closet At Noon, that no distinct Period of her time might escape her Consecration of her self and it to God's Honour and Glory.
In a word, I have too good warrant to be afraid to say almost any thing of this great Subject, that might Reflect an Honour upon her Memory, who was so Rare an Example of almost every Thing praise worthy.
In a word, I have too good warrant to be afraid to say almost any thing of this great Subject, that might Reflect an Honour upon her Memory, who was so Rare an Exampl of almost every Thing praise worthy.
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Her bodily Structure was Beautiful and Exact, which being suitably informed and animated by a Devout Soul, added to her the further Ornament of a most chast Conversation.
Her bodily Structure was Beautiful and Exact, which being suitably informed and animated by a Devout Soul, added to her the further Ornament of a most chaste Conversation.
And I have observ'd her, to express a peculiar dislike to that mean, but prevailing Custom, of serving up to the present Company, the faults or follies of the absent.
And I have observed her, to express a peculiar dislike to that mean, but prevailing Custom, of serving up to the present Company, the Faults or follies of the absent.
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For She would never put up an Affront offer'd to God or Religion, without shewing her Resentments, which could not but gain her such an inward Esteem, among all People of Worth or Honour,
For She would never put up an Affront offered to God or Religion, without showing her Resentments, which could not but gain her such an inward Esteem, among all People of Worth or Honour,
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And now to describe her Deportment under her bodily Afflictions, of which She had a great share, is a task too hard for any one that wants those Tryals,
And now to describe her Deportment under her bodily Afflictions, of which She had a great share, is a task too hard for any one that Wants those Trials,
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By these fatherly Disciplines She was trained up, and admirably accomplish'd for the discharge of her Duty in all those Stations and Relations the Divine Providence had appointed her to sustain.
By these fatherly Disciplines She was trained up, and admirably accomplished for the discharge of her Duty in all those Stations and Relations the Divine Providence had appointed her to sustain.
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That her Lord has too, since her conjugal State, I am able to testifie in such a manner, that 'tis not fit to be Reported, 'till He is himself removed above the Eccho of it.
That her Lord has too, since her conjugal State, I am able to testify in such a manner, that it's not fit to be Reported, till He is himself removed above the Echo of it.
