a faithful discharge of our Duty, being the Sole-Rational proof of our sincerity, and our sincerity being the only solid ground of Hope, and assurance towards God.
a faithful discharge of our Duty, being the Sole-Rational proof of our sincerity, and our sincerity being the only solid ground of Hope, and assurance towards God.
If our heart ( i.e. our Conscience) condemn us not, then have we confidence towards God, 1 John 3.21. This is a Lesson our Saviour has taught us by his own Example here in my Text;
If our heart (i.e. our Conscience) condemn us not, then have we confidence towards God, 1 John 3.21. This is a lesson our Saviour has taught us by his own Exampl Here in my Text;
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very well knowing that the time of his Death and Crucifixion was very near at hand, that he might fortifie himself against all the Terrours of it, by confirming and strengthening, his Hope of that Joy that was set before him, he enters up on a survey of his past Life, recollects all his performances, reflects upon his Actions,
very well knowing that the time of his Death and Crucifixion was very near At hand, that he might fortify himself against all the Terrors of it, by confirming and strengthening, his Hope of that Joy that was Set before him, he enters up on a survey of his past Life, recollects all his performances, reflects upon his Actions,
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and calls himself to an account concerning the Discharge of that Trust which God had committed to him, of the great Work which he had undertaken for the Salvation of man, and the Honour of God:
and calls himself to an account Concerning the Discharge of that Trust which God had committed to him, of the great Work which he had undertaken for the Salvation of man, and the Honour of God:
And finding upon a just and Impartial Reflection that he had through the whole course of his Life, acquitted himself faithfully and vigorously, his Soul rejoyceth within him,
And finding upon a just and Impartial Reflection that he had through the Whole course of his Life, acquitted himself faithfully and vigorously, his Soul Rejoiceth within him,
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Secondly, His Expectation of Reward, consisting in the exaltation of his Human Nature, and it's admission into a participation of that Glory, which he enjoy'd with the Father from all Eternity.
Secondly, His Expectation of Reward, consisting in the exaltation of his Human Nature, and it's admission into a participation of that Glory, which he enjoyed with the Father from all Eternity.
and follower of his, and that lastly his exaltation and Glory is the Original and Idaea, by which our's shall in it's due proportion be form'd and modelled, I may very well be allowed to interpret the behaviour of our Lord in my text as an Example set us all in general, containing matter of Instruction and Advice to all Christians, which may be resolv'd into these two Propositions, 1st. That there is a Work given every one of us to sinish, a Duty prescrib'd each of us by the Conscientious performance of which, we may glorisie God on the Earth. 2dly. That a Christian's Comfort and Assurance in Death, if rational, ought to flow from the Conscience of a faithful discharge of this Duty. § 1st.
and follower of his, and that lastly his exaltation and Glory is the Original and Idaea, by which our's shall in it's due proportion be formed and modeled, I may very well be allowed to interpret the behaviour of our Lord in my text as an Exampl Set us all in general, containing matter of Instruction and advice to all Christians, which may be resolved into these two Propositions, 1st. That there is a Work given every one of us to sinish, a Duty prescribed each of us by the Conscientious performance of which, we may glorisie God on the Earth. 2dly. That a Christian's Comfort and Assurance in Death, if rational, ought to flow from the Conscience of a faithful discharge of this Duty. § 1st.
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That there is a work, &c. The Duties of human Life are of two sorts — First, such as are common to all as Men and Christians. — Secondly, such as are proper and peculiar to some men as engag'd in distinct Callings and Professions As Men and Christians, Sobriety, Purity, Truth, Justice, Charity, Meekness, Long-Suffering, Devotion, Faith, Self-Resignation, Obedience,
That there is a work, etc. The Duties of human Life Are of two sorts — First, such as Are Common to all as Men and Christians. — Secondly, such as Are proper and peculiar to Some men as engaged in distinct Callings and Professions As Men and Christians, Sobriety, Purity, Truth, justice, Charity, Meekness, Long-Suffering, Devotion, Faith, Self-resignation, obedience,
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These are Reflections and Raies of the Divine glory, these are the Tracks and Characters of the Divine Image, these are the Ornaments and true Excellencies of a Christian, in comparison of which, the Celebrated Exploits of the Heathen-Gods, Jupiter, Hercules, Bacchus, &c. are,
These Are Reflections and Rays of the Divine glory, these Are the Tracks and Characters of the Divine Image, these Are the Ornament and true Excellencies of a Christian, in comparison of which, the Celebrated Exploits of the Heathen-gods, Jupiter, Hercules, Bacchus, etc. Are,
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for nothing does more convincingly manifest and publish to the World the Honourable Notions we entertain of God, the Purity and Power of our Christian Faith,
for nothing does more convincingly manifest and publish to the World the Honourable Notions we entertain of God, the Purity and Power of our Christian Faith,
Nor doth it a little import the Honour of our Religion, and the welfare of human Society, that every man do faithfully discharge the particular and distinct Duty of his Calling;
Nor does it a little import the Honour of our Religion, and the welfare of human Society, that every man do faithfully discharge the particular and distinct Duty of his Calling;
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it being impossible, that Decency and Order in human Affairs should be preserv'd, that the Beauty and Harmony of Divine Providence should be maintain'd, that the mutual wants and necessities of Mankind should be ministred to,
it being impossible, that Decency and Order in human Affairs should be preserved, that the Beauty and Harmony of Divine Providence should be maintained, that the mutual Wants and necessities of Mankind should be ministered to,
and supplied, or the Honour of God supported and upheld in the World, unless men be faithful in the discharge of the Duties of their several Callings and Professions:
and supplied, or the Honour of God supported and upheld in the World, unless men be faithful in the discharge of the Duties of their several Callings and Professions:
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He that ruleth, let him do it with diligence The same Faithfulness and Diligence men are elsewhere in Scripture exhorted to, in their secular and Prophane Callings.
He that Ruleth, let him do it with diligence The same Faithfulness and Diligence men Are elsewhere in Scripture exhorted to, in their secular and Profane Callings.
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you cannot otherwise acquit your selves with a good Conscience towards God or Man. And hence it follows — § 2dly. That the Faithful discharge of our Duty is the only Rational ground of our Assurance towards God.
you cannot otherwise acquit your selves with a good Conscience towards God or Man. And hence it follows — § 2dly. That the Faithful discharge of our Duty is the only Rational ground of our Assurance towards God.
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And that the most unblameable and pious Life that ever was yet led upon Earth (except that of Christ's himself) could never be able to undergo the Test, the Tryal of God's strict Judgment:
And that the most unblameable and pious Life that ever was yet led upon Earth (except that of Christ's himself) could never be able to undergo the Test, the Trial of God's strict Judgement:
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And therefore our Deceased Friend, notwithstanding the nature and number of his good works not easily to be parallel'd (though I wish they were) by many Instances in this Age, gave us this short account of his Faith and Hope the day before his Death, I trust in the mercy of God.
And Therefore our Deceased Friend, notwithstanding the nature and number of his good works not Easily to be paralleled (though I wish they were) by many Instances in this Age, gave us this short account of his Faith and Hope the day before his Death, I trust in the mercy of God.
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and what is the clearest proof of the goodness of our Claim? and then nothing is more evident than that this is a faithful discharge of the Duties of Life, a finishing the works God gives us to do.
and what is the Clearest proof of the Goodness of our Claim? and then nothing is more evident than that this is a faithful discharge of the Duties of Life, a finishing the works God gives us to do.
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This is evident from the Examples of all Righteous and good men, whose Comfort in Death is wont to be proportiond to the Piety and Sincerity of their Lives;
This is evident from the Examples of all Righteous and good men, whose Comfort in Death is wont to be proportioned to the Piety and Sincerity of their Lives;
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and if we examine the ground of this confidence of St Paul, it is, that War which he prosperously waged, those conflicts which he had successfully maintain'd against the World, the Flesh and the Devil;
and if we examine the ground of this confidence of Saint Paul, it is, that War which he prosperously waged, those conflicts which he had successfully maintained against the World, the Flesh and the devil;
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Thus have I briefly insisted on the words of my Text, as reserving room for that which is a more fair and lively Comment on it, the Life of our deceas'd Friend.
Thus have I briefly insisted on the words of my Text, as reserving room for that which is a more fair and lively Comment on it, the Life of our deceased Friend.
but having resolv'd to say nothing, but what I either personally know, or have full and unquestionable proof of, I will pass over this part of his Life,
but having resolved to say nothing, but what I either personally know, or have full and unquestionable proof of, I will pass over this part of his Life,
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though I cannot forbear recommending to you two Rules, which he thought necessary for the Christian Conduct of Trade — First, That Traders should carefully avoid the grasping at,
though I cannot forbear recommending to you two Rules, which he Thought necessary for the Christian Conduct of Trade — First, That Traders should carefully avoid the grasping At,
and embracing so much business, as should make their Trade encroach and intrench upon their Religion, that they should not suffer their time and their hearts to be engros'd by the love and pursuit of Worldly gain, to the neglect and ruin of their Eternal Interest.
and embracing so much business, as should make their Trade encroach and entrench upon their Religion, that they should not suffer their time and their hearts to be engrossed by the love and pursuit of Worldly gain, to the neglect and ruin of their Eternal Interest.
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And now I proceed to the Life of our departed Friend, with regard to the general Obligations he lay under as Man and Christian, wherein we meet with these two things considerable, His Religion towards God, and his Charity towards Man. These two divided and shared his whole Life between them, there being very few Actions of it which might not be referred to the one or other,
And now I proceed to the Life of our departed Friend, with regard to the general Obligations he lay under as Man and Christian, wherein we meet with these two things considerable, His Religion towards God, and his Charity towards Man. These two divided and shared his Whole Life between them, there being very few Actions of it which might not be referred to the one or other,
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An Opinion of greater strictness of Life, and a more lively relish and savour of spiritual things amongst those of the separation first tempted him out of the bosom of our Church:
an Opinion of greater strictness of Life, and a more lively relish and savour of spiritual things among those of the separation First tempted him out of the bosom of our Church:
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namely, impartial Examination of our best writings, conference with our Ablest men, together with incessant prayers to God for the Illumination of his Spirit, the time and manner of his Return, his open acknowledgment of his errour, his publick profession of Repentance, his solemn and earnest Invitation of others to return to the paths of Truth and Peace,
namely, impartial Examination of our best writings, conference with our Ablest men, together with incessant Prayers to God for the Illumination of his Spirit, the time and manner of his Return, his open acknowledgment of his error, his public profession of Repentance, his solemn and earnest Invitation of Others to return to the paths of Truth and Peace,
and his successful Industry in recovering those whom he had been Instrumental to pervert, sufficiently demonstrate the Sincerity and Integrity of his heart:
and his successful Industry in recovering those whom he had been Instrumental to pervert, sufficiently demonstrate the Sincerity and Integrity of his heart:
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And those two excellent Treatises he has writ for the disabusing those of the separation, have made an abundant Compensation for the Errours he was betray'd into through frailty & weakness of Judgment.
And those two excellent Treatises he has writ for the disabusing those of the separation, have made an abundant Compensation for the Errors he was betrayed into through frailty & weakness of Judgement.
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But his delight is in the Law of the Lord, and in his Law doth he meditate day and night, Psal. 1.1, 2. He was a man that did abominate all Company wherein any thing was either said or done to the disparagement of Vertue, or Dishonour of Religion:
But his delight is in the Law of the Lord, and in his Law does he meditate day and night, Psalm 1.1, 2. He was a man that did abominate all Company wherein any thing was either said or done to the disparagement of Virtue, or Dishonour of Religion:
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As to positive Righteousness, it may be truly said of him, that his delight was in the Law of the Lord, whether this be to be inferred from meditation or practice, this could not but appear to every one that convers'd with him,
As to positive Righteousness, it may be truly said of him, that his delight was in the Law of the Lord, whither this be to be inferred from meditation or practice, this could not but appear to every one that conversed with him,
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for he was richly furnisht with Scripture Knowledge, he had treasured up the richest Portions of Divine Writ, he had digested them into nourishment and strength, and he was grown so familiarly acquainted with them, that there was no Doctrine of Faith,
for he was richly furnished with Scripture Knowledge, he had treasured up the Richest Portions of Divine Writ, he had digested them into nourishment and strength, and he was grown so familiarly acquainted with them, that there was no Doctrine of Faith,
like that of many men, terminate & end in it too, but was perfected and finished in Practice He was wont to place all Religion in three things, Contemplation, Adoration and Imitation.
like that of many men, terminate & end in it too, but was perfected and finished in Practice He was wont to place all Religion in three things, Contemplation, Adoration and Imitation.
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after long experience, his Soul was grown weary of fruitless Speculations and Barren Controversies, and his Meditations were of late wisely confined to these Excellent Subjects, the purity and holiness of God, the riches of his Love and goodness to mankind manifested in Jesus,
After long experience, his Soul was grown weary of fruitless Speculations and Barren Controversies, and his Meditations were of late wisely confined to these Excellent Subject's, the purity and holiness of God, the riches of his Love and Goodness to mankind manifested in jesus,
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and the blessedness of a future state, into which last, he was very lately more particularly and Industriously inquisitive, beginning several discourses with me on that Subject,
and the blessedness of a future state, into which last, he was very lately more particularly and Industriously inquisitive, beginning several discourses with me on that Subject,
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As to Adoration, he complained, I confess to me, that of late he could not put up his Petitions with that Vigour and Importunity, with that close Application and Intention of Spirit which he had formerly done;
As to Adoration, he complained, I confess to me, that of late he could not put up his Petitions with that Vigour and Importunity, with that close Application and Intention of Spirit which he had formerly done;
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and Obedience continued stedfast and unmoveable, I was inclin'd to impute the Alteration he complain'd of, not to any abatement of his sincerity or zeal,
and obedience continued steadfast and Unmovable, I was inclined to impute the Alteration he complained of, not to any abatement of his sincerity or zeal,
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As to Imitation of God, he conceived that to consist mainly in doing good, of which I shall say somthing presently under the head of Charity, having first, according to the Order I propos'd, taken notice of his zeal in propagating the fear of God amongst others, which was no less eminent in him than the Piety of his own Demeanour towards God.
As to Imitation of God, he conceived that to consist mainly in doing good, of which I shall say something presently under the head of Charity, having First, according to the Order I proposed, taken notice of his zeal in propagating the Fear of God among Others, which was no less eminent in him than the Piety of his own Demeanour towards God.
and this he did with that gravity and authority, and with that Goodness and Charity, with that Evidence of Scripture back't with strength of Reason and Experience, that he seldom missed of doing some good by it.
and this he did with that gravity and Authority, and with that goodness and Charity, with that Evidence of Scripture backed with strength of Reason and Experience, that he seldom missed of doing Some good by it.
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He was extreamly Solicitous to instruct Youth in the Principles of our Religion, for which purpose he had a Catechism of his own composing containing the grounds of our Christian Faith, which he did industriously imprint not only on the memories,
He was extremely Solicitous to instruct Youth in the Principles of our Religion, for which purpose he had a Catechism of his own composing containing the grounds of our Christian Faith, which he did industriously imprint not only on the memories,
he did often bewail the Corruption of Conversation, and recommend the advantage of gracious and good Discourses in our daily and familiar Entercourse with one another:
he did often bewail the Corruption of Conversation, and recommend the advantage of gracious and good Discourses in our daily and familiar Intercourse with one Another:
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and were it not that I should oppress their Modesty, and incur (it may be) an imputation of flattery which I detest and scorn, I would insist more largely upon this Topick,
and were it not that I should oppress their Modesty, and incur (it may be) an imputation of flattery which I detest and scorn, I would insist more largely upon this Topic,
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this was the second thing proposed to be spoken to, after his Religion towards God, His Charity towards man. This was that in which he conceived the Imitation of God most properly to consist, he was alwaies wont to have in his Mouth that of the Prophet Jeremy, But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understands and knows me that I am the Lord which exercise Loving kindness, Judgment and Righteousness in the Earth;
this was the second thing proposed to be spoken to, After his Religion towards God, His Charity towards man. This was that in which he conceived the Imitation of God most properly to consist, he was always wont to have in his Mouth that of the Prophet Jeremiah, But let him that Glorieth glory in this, that he understands and knows me that I am the Lord which exercise Loving kindness, Judgement and Righteousness in the Earth;
to this he so wholly gave up his Heart and his Life, that I may safely say, he did in some degree renounce his own business and his own Interest, that he might with less distraction and better success attend the Concerns of the poor and miserable.
to this he so wholly gave up his Heart and his Life, that I may safely say, he did in Some degree renounce his own business and his own Interest, that he might with less distraction and better success attend the Concerns of the poor and miserable.
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'Tis true, (that I may her anticipate the Objection of some sort of men) the Charities he undertook and engag'd himself in, were too many and too great to be carried on upon his own single stock or particular fund;
It's true, (that I may her anticipate the Objection of Some sort of men) the Charities he undertook and engaged himself in, were too many and too great to be carried on upon his own single stock or particular fund;
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and Maintenance and Provision for Prisoners much better setled: several entangled estates were by his care, prudence and labour clear'd and preserved:
and Maintenance and Provision for Prisoners much better settled: several entangled estates were by his care, prudence and labour cleared and preserved:
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Finally, such Numbers of Poor were relieved by him, that he was continually throng'd by flocks of his Clients, (as he called them) and he could scarce pass any street where the Blessings of some one or other succour'd by him, did not light upon him.
Finally, such Numbers of Poor were relieved by him, that he was continually thronged by flocks of his Clients, (as he called them) and he could scarce pass any street where the Blessings of Some one or other succored by him, did not Light upon him.
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he comforted the afflicted, rescued the oppressed, advised and counselled the Ignorant, and subdued the Obstinate by the sweetness of his address, by the meekness of Reason,
he comforted the afflicted, rescued the oppressed, advised and counseled the Ignorant, and subdued the Obstinate by the sweetness of his address, by the meekness of Reason,
and I brake the Jaws of the wicked, and pluck't the Spoyl out of his Teeth, Job 29.11, 12, &c. Here I should have concluded with this general account, were there not in his Charity three things so eminently and peculiarly remarkable, that they deserve never to be forgot, his Meekness, his Industry, and his Delight in doing good. First.
and I brake the Jaws of the wicked, and plucked the Spoil out of his Teeth, Job 29.11, 12, etc. Here I should have concluded with this general account, were there not in his Charity three things so eminently and peculiarly remarkable, that they deserve never to be forgotten, his Meekness, his Industry, and his Delight in doing good. First.
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but also rude and passionate discourses, with matchless Patience and Goodness, having regard to the miseries, not the frailties of those who addressed themselves to him.
but also rude and passionate discourses, with matchless Patience and goodness, having regard to the misery's, not the frailties of those who addressed themselves to him.
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Secondly, His Industry. He had often in his Mouth that of the Psalmist, Blessed is he that considers the Poor, and that of Job just now cited, The cause that I knew not, I search't out:
Secondly, His Industry. He had often in his Mouth that of the Psalmist, Blessed is he that considers the Poor, and that of Job just now cited, The cause that I knew not, I searched out:
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and when he did with great solicitude and earnestness of mind, study, contrive and consult what method was most likely to prove effectual for the redress of the miserable;
and when he did with great solicitude and earnestness of mind, study, contrive and consult what method was most likely to prove effectual for the redress of the miserable;
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And he never thought much of the time or Travail which he bestowed thus: So intent was he upon the excollent works of Charity, that he pursued them panting, and almost breathless;
And he never Thought much of the time or Travail which he bestowed thus: So intent was he upon the excollent works of Charity, that he pursued them panting, and almost breathless;
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One passage under this head I forgot in the Pulpit, and it deserves not to be omitted in the Press, which is, that he was often advised and pressed to go into the Country for his health sake;
One passage under this head I forgotten in the Pulpit, and it deserves not to be omitted in the Press, which is, that he was often advised and pressed to go into the Country for his health sake;
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so that 'tis not easy to express his Felicity in mollifying the most obdurate Creditors, in reducing them to terms of Moderation and Charitable composition, in reconciling differences,
so that it's not easy to express his Felicity in mollifying the most obdurate Creditors, in reducing them to terms of Moderation and Charitable composition, in reconciling differences,
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Thirdly, His Delight. It was one of his darling Propositions which he set a high rate upon, That the Life of Man is to be estimated by the usefulness of it;
Thirdly, His Delight. It was one of his darling Propositions which he Set a high rate upon, That the Life of Man is to be estimated by the usefulness of it;
and accordingly that portion of his Life was always most delightful and valuable to him, wherein he was most succefully active in some design of Charity;
and accordingly that portion of his Life was always most delightful and valuable to him, wherein he was most succefully active in Some Design of Charity;
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and I may confidently say, that never Souldier entertain'd Victory, or Trader the increase of his Wealth with a truer satisfaction than he did the successes of his Charitable Labours.
and I may confidently say, that never Soldier entertained Victory, or Trader the increase of his Wealth with a truer satisfaction than he did the Successes of his Charitable Labours.
but upon narrower Inspection into the Root of this matter, I found that this sprung from the pleasure he took in the Comfort and Happiness which he procur'd to others:
but upon narrower Inspection into the Root of this matter, I found that this sprung from the pleasure he took in the Comfort and Happiness which he procured to Others:
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as he was ready to weep with those that wept, so also to rejoyce with those that rejoyced, and so much the more whenever God had made him the Instrument of their Joy,
as he was ready to weep with those that wept, so also to rejoice with those that rejoiced, and so much the more whenever God had made him the Instrument of their Joy,
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Shall I now after all, add his Justice, Integrity and Diligence in all his dealings and undertakings? His Simplicity and Candour, his Ingenuity, Meekness and Humility in all his Conversation? His Plainess, Sincerity and Zeal towards his Friend, shewing it self especially in his tenderness for his Eternal Interest? The sweetness and obligingness of his carriage, not towards his Children only,
Shall I now After all, add his justice, Integrity and Diligence in all his dealings and undertakings? His Simplicity and Candour, his Ingenuity, Meekness and Humility in all his Conversation? His Plainness, Sincerity and Zeal towards his Friend, showing it self especially in his tenderness for his Eternal Interest? The sweetness and obligingness of his carriage, not towards his Children only,
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and Comprehensive Charity, for all peaceful, humble, and upright Christians of every persuasion? Shall I insist upon his Purity and Heavenly mindedness, not only to an Indifference,
and Comprehensive Charity, for all peaceful, humble, and upright Christians of every persuasion? Shall I insist upon his Purity and Heavenly Mindedness, not only to an Indifference,
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and the Ostentation of Life? Shall I finally remember his Strictness and Sobriety, which was such, that I had much ado to remove some Scruples out of his mind about the use of such things,
and the Ostentation of Life? Shall I finally Remember his Strictness and Sobriety, which was such, that I had much ado to remove Some Scruples out of his mind about the use of such things,
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as I judg'd necessary to the support of his age, and the maintenance of his health and strength? These and other Vertues of our deceas'd Friend, I might insist upon,
as I judged necessary to the support of his age, and the maintenance of his health and strength? These and other Virtues of our deceased Friend, I might insist upon,
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enough to administer unspeakable comfort and satisfaction to his Relations, and enough, I hope, to excite and stir up all that hear me this day to the Imitation of this good man's Vertues, especially when we shall add the consideration in my text, that this will fortifie us against all the Terrours of Death;
enough to administer unspeakable Comfort and satisfaction to his Relations, and enough, I hope, to excite and stir up all that hear me this day to the Imitation of this good Man's Virtues, especially when we shall add the consideration in my text, that this will fortify us against all the Terrors of Death;
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the Last words I had from him when I bid him my last farewel on Sunday, were, You and I shall meet again in another World, I do not question it at all.
the Last words I had from him when I bid him my last farewell on Sunday, were, You and I shall meet again in Another World, I do not question it At all.
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and then remember that this assurance arises from the conscience of a well spent Life, that nothing but a faithful discharge of our stewardship can enable us to meet God with comfort,
and then Remember that this assurance arises from the conscience of a well spent Life, that nothing but a faithful discharge of our stewardship can enable us to meet God with Comfort,
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