A sermon preached at the funeral of the honourable Christopher Sherard, Esq., eldest son to the right honourable Bennet Lord Sherard, February the 28th, 1681 by T.L. ...
THE weeping Eyes and bleeding Hearts which are so plentifully discovered in this Assembly, tell you the sum of my Errand, our present Business, the Work in hand, a Funeral. The Party deceased;
THE weeping Eyes and bleeding Hearts which Are so plentifully discovered in this Assembly, tell you the sum of my Errand, our present Business, the Work in hand, a Funeral. The Party deceased;
For he that spends his days, though few, (as this most excellent Branch of Vertue did) upon God and Man, shall at the last have all the Honour Heaven and Earth can cast upon him:
For he that spends his days, though few, (as this most excellent Branch of Virtue did) upon God and Man, shall At the last have all the Honour Heaven and Earth can cast upon him:
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Good men never go to the Grave unlamented, but generally are attended with Mourning, as the Mourning of Hadradrimmon in the Valley of Megiddon. And here lies the mistake of weak and frail man, that too often performs actions in themselves lawfully good,
Good men never go to the Grave unlamented, but generally Are attended with Mourning, as the Mourning of Hadad-rimmon in the Valley of Megiddo. And Here lies the mistake of weak and frail man, that too often performs actions in themselves lawfully good,
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if it had its full working, would necessarily infer and inforce a mean in Mourning for deceased Christians) yet, it seems overborn sometimes with immoderate Passion for their deceased Brethren, they gave way to excess of Sorrow.
if it had its full working, would necessarily infer and enforce a mean in Mourning for deceased Christians) yet, it seems overborne sometime with immoderate Passion for their deceased Brothers, they gave Way to excess of Sorrow.
Against this Infirmity, the Apostle gives this Exhortation, as a seasonable and wholesom Remedy. I would, &c. 1. Where observe, The Substance of the Precept, to keep a Mean in Mourning;
Against this Infirmity, the Apostle gives this Exhortation, as a seasonable and wholesome Remedy. I would, etc. 1. Where observe, The Substance of the Precept, to keep a Mean in Mourning;
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The first, in the first words, I would not have you ignorant; and the other in the last, even as the Gentiles, &c. The first general Oservation is, That Christians ought to moderate their Sorrow for the Dead.
The First, in the First words, I would not have you ignorant; and the other in the last, even as the Gentiles, etc. The First general Observation is, That Christians ought to moderate their Sorrow for the Dead.
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Patience they may count it, & insuperable Fortitude, which is indeed rather the want of natural affection, condemn'd by the Apostle as a blockish stupidity; and may justly fall under that Censure, Thou hast smitten them, but they have not grieved:
Patience they may count it, & insuperable Fortitude, which is indeed rather the want of natural affection, condemned by the Apostle as a blockish stupidity; and may justly fallen under that Censure, Thou hast smitten them, but they have not grieved:
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and is it fit the strokes of God should fall upon a flinty and unrelenting heart? Therefore we find that Abraham mourned for Sarah; Joseph for Jacob; the Israelites for Moses, Aaron, Samuel.
and is it fit the Strokes of God should fallen upon a flinty and unrelenting heart? Therefore we find that Abraham mourned for Sarah; Joseph for Jacob; the Israelites for Moses, Aaron, Samuel.
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Yet there ought to be a Moderation for them that are dead in Christ. As all our Affections, that they may be useful in a Christian Life, must be bankt up within their due Bounds,
Yet there ought to be a Moderation for them that Are dead in christ. As all our Affections, that they may be useful in a Christian Life, must be banked up within their due Bounds,
Hence God did forbid to his People those Heathen Rites of cutting themselves, and shaving of the hair. Our blessed Saviour, in the case of Jairus his Daughter, newly dead,
Hence God did forbid to his People those Heathen Rites of cutting themselves, and shaving of the hair. Our blessed Saviour, in the case of Jairus his Daughter, newly dead,
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when both the Father and Mother of the Child, and the Disciples there present opened the Sluce of Tears to their Affections, sets Bounds and Banks to that Passion, in these words, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.
when both the Father and Mother of the Child, and the Disciples there present opened the Sluice of Tears to their Affections, sets Bounds and Banks to that Passion, in these words, Weep not; she is not dead, but Sleepeth.
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For this cause he disliked in their Solemn Funerals, the use of the Jewish Minstrelsy, the end whereof was to encrease Sorrow by sad and doleful Tunes.
For this cause he disliked in their Solemn Funerals, the use of the Jewish Minstrelsy, the end whereof was to increase Sorrow by sad and doleful Tunis.
Affection (saith One) in this Case hath need of a Bridle, not a Spur. St. Hierom 's Caution is worthy of Observation, Those Tears are to be detested which have no measure.
Affection (Says One) in this Case hath need of a Bridle, not a Spur. Saint Hieronymus is Caution is worthy of Observation, Those Tears Are to be detested which have no measure.
Indeed, some of Gods Children have Impotently yielded to the violence of this Passion (as indeed it is most easie to slip into Excess, where the Matter about which our Actions are conversant, is of it self confessedly Lawful:) Hence Rachels Weeping, Mourning,
Indeed, Some of God's Children have Impotently yielded to the violence of this Passion (as indeed it is most easy to slip into Excess, where the Matter about which our Actions Are conversant, is of it self confessedly Lawful:) Hence Rachels Weeping, Mourning,
and great Lamentation for her Children, because (as to her present sense) they were not. And Davids Passionate Ejaculations for Absolom; O Absolom, &c. would God I had died for thee, &c. But these Examples are neither commendable nor imitable;
and great Lamentation for her Children, Because (as to her present sense) they were not. And Davids Passionate Ejaculations for Absalom; Oh Absalom, etc. would God I had died for thee, etc. But these Examples Are neither commendable nor imitable;
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How much more comly and Imitable was his Demeanour in the Death of his Child, born to him by Bethshabe? Seeking to the Lord by Prayer and Fasting for the Child, while it was yet alive;
How much more comely and Imitable was his Demeanour in the Death of his Child, born to him by Bathsheba? Seeking to the Lord by Prayer and Fasting for the Child, while it was yet alive;
but at him that bringeth the Winds out of his Treasures; and therefore sets up within himself this patient Resolution, The Lord giveth, Job. 1.21. and the Lord taketh away;
but At him that brings the Winds out of his Treasures; and Therefore sets up within himself this patient Resolution, The Lord gives, Job. 1.21. and the Lord Takes away;
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As Fire lightly sprinkled, burns more clearly; too much overwhelm'd gives neither heat nor light: So moderate Sorrow advantageth the Soul in many Natural, Moral, and Spiritual Actions;
As Fire lightly sprinkled, burns more clearly; too much overwhelmed gives neither heat nor Light: So moderate Sorrow advantageth the Soul in many Natural, Moral, and Spiritual Actions;
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and who shall disappoint his Appointment? Whatsoever parts have been acted upon this Stage of Mortality, Death is the Catastrophe, and the Grave the place of Retyring.
and who shall disappoint his Appointment? Whatsoever parts have been acted upon this Stage of Mortality, Death is the Catastrophe, and the Grave the place of Retiring.
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Where are those Millions of Generations, that have hitherto Peopled the Earth? Have they not made their Beds in the Dark? And when they have serv'd their time, have they not seen Corruption? And shall We think to have our Friends, Fathers, Mothers, Husbands, Wives, Children, exempted from the Universal Law of Humane Nature?
Where Are those Millions of Generations, that have hitherto Peopled the Earth? Have they not made their Beds in the Dark? And when they have served their time, have they not seen Corruption? And shall We think to have our Friends, Father's, Mother's, Husbands, Wives, Children, exempted from the Universal Law of Humane Nature?
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When the Soul, taking her flight into a state of Bliss, and leaving behind her this Clog of Mortality, shall be removed an incomputable distance from this Vale of Sin and Misery.
When the Soul, taking her flight into a state of Bliss, and leaving behind her this Clog of Mortality, shall be removed an incomputable distance from this Vale of since and Misery.
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And are we sorry for this blessed Exchange? shall we Mourn for their glorious preferment, whom we profess to live with God? What difference, in this respect, between the Hopeless Heathen,
And Are we sorry for this blessed Exchange? shall we Mourn for their glorious preferment, whom we profess to live with God? What difference, in this respect, between the Hopeless Heathen,
Not considering, that the Soul, even in the state of Union and Commerce with the Body, hath her proper and Immaterial acts of Thinking, Reasoning, Judging, &c. Yea, the most perfect Acts of the Soul are exercised,
Not considering, that the Soul, even in the state of union and Commerce with the Body, hath her proper and Immaterial acts of Thinking, Reasoning, Judging, etc. Yea, the most perfect Acts of the Soul Are exercised,
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when the Bodily Senses are tied up, as in Extasies and deep Contemplations. Besides, the Spirits of Men, in and after their Transmigration, are still Spirits;
when the Bodily Senses Are tied up, as in Ecstasies and deep Contemplations. Beside, the Spirits of Men, in and After their Transmigration, Are still Spirits;
and it is not obscurely intimate, Rev. 5.12. that they are employed in Magnifying and praising God. Understand this Sleep therefore to be of the Body in the Grave;
and it is not obscurely intimate, Rev. 5.12. that they Are employed in Magnifying and praising God. Understand this Sleep Therefore to be of the Body in the Grave;
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Of divers of the Kings of Israel and Judah, 'tis said, that they slept with their Fathers. St. Paul reproving the abuse of the Holy Sacrament in the Corinthian Church;
Of diverse of the Kings of Israel and Judah, it's said, that they slept with their Father's. Saint Paul reproving the abuse of the Holy Sacrament in the Corinthian Church;
One calls it Deaths Brother; Another, Deaths Sister; Another, Deaths Image. Of one Gorgias it is said, That being sick and heavy unto Death, and very sleepy;
One calls it Death's Brother; another, Death's Sister; another, Death's Image. Of one Gorgias it is said, That being sick and heavy unto Death, and very sleepy;
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These, although Ignorant of a Resurrection, could easily find in Death the similitude of a Sleep: Hence our Graves are called Beds, and our Churchyards, Sleeping-places, or Dormitories. And indeed,
These, although Ignorant of a Resurrection, could Easily find in Death the similitude of a Sleep: Hence our Graves Are called Beds, and our Churchyards, Sleeping-places, or Dormitories. And indeed,
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if Death be a Sleep, the Grave must needs be the Bed. Unto this may fitly be applied that of the Propht, They shall enter into peace, they shall lie down upon their Beds;
if Death be a Sleep, the Grave must needs be the Bed Unto this may fitly be applied that of the Prophet, They shall enter into peace, they shall lie down upon their Beds;
First, Sweetness of Rest. Secondly, Certainty of Resurrection. 1. Sweetness of Rest. Rev. 14.13. Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord, for they rest from their Labours.
First, Sweetness of Rest. Secondly, Certainty of Resurrection. 1. Sweetness of Rest. Rev. 14.13. Blessed Are the Dead which die in the Lord, for they rest from their Labours.
sweetned, sanctified, seasoned and perfumed by the most precious Death and Burial of Christ; where our sleep shall be sweeter, as our labour hath been harder.
sweetened, sanctified, seasoned and perfumed by the most precious Death and Burial of christ; where our sleep shall be Sweeten, as our labour hath been harder.
Or like that in the Prophet, Awake and sing ye that dwell in the Dust; Isai. 26.19. for thy dew is as the dew of Herbs, and the Earth shall give up her Dead.
Or like that in the Prophet, Awake and sing you that dwell in the Dust; Isaiah 26.19. for thy due is as the due of Herbs, and the Earth shall give up her Dead.
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Sin is often represented to us under the Notion of vanity and lies (as in the sourth Psalm, and elsewhere) indeed a lying vanity; abusing our Apprehensions with the shadow and appearance of a seeming good,
since is often represented to us under the Notion of vanity and lies (as in the sourth Psalm, and elsewhere) indeed a lying vanity; abusing our Apprehensions with the shadow and appearance of a seeming good,
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This therefore should be the chief care, aime and endeavour of our whole Lives, not to dye in our sins: But laying aside the sin which besets us about, as Clothes do the Body, the rotten raggs of the Old man, and so having made our peace with God, we may be fit to lay down our heads in peace.
This Therefore should be the chief care, aim and endeavour of our Whole Lives, not to die in our Sins: But laying aside the since which besets us about, as Clothes do the Body, the rotten rags of the Old man, and so having made our peace with God, we may be fit to lay down our Heads in peace.
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confirming thy Interest in the Merits and Mediation of Christ, that whensoever it shall please God to call thee to Bed, thou may'st with a serene Conscience,
confirming thy Interest in the Merits and Mediation of christ, that whensoever it shall please God to call thee to Bed, thou Mayest with a serene Conscience,
but put to the mending, to be changed in the fashion, restored to Immortality and Incorruptibility, and made like unto the glorious Body of Christ. This for Instruction.
but put to the mending, to be changed in the fashion, restored to Immortality and Incorruptibility, and made like unto the glorious Body of christ. This for Instruction.
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Conceive of it rather as a Castle of Security, a Chamber of Rest, a Bed of Down, a Pillow of Ease, wherein thou shalt safely and sweetly rest till the Morning of the Resurrection.
Conceive of it rather as a Castle of Security, a Chamber of Rest, a Bed of Down, a Pillow of Ease, wherein thou shalt safely and sweetly rest till the Morning of the Resurrection.
and that we are called to rest in our Fathers Bosom, let us be affected as good old Hilarion; Go forth, Egredere anima mea, egredere, quid times? O my Soul, go forth;
and that we Are called to rest in our Father's Bosom, let us be affected as good old Hilarion; Go forth, go forth anima mea, Go forth, quid times? O my Soul, go forth;
Methinks when I look on Man, I see a deplorable Creature, subject to innumerable Miseries, hurried with Temptations, distemper'd with Passions, as a Servant earnestly desiring the shadow,
Methinks when I look on Man, I see a deplorable Creature, Subject to innumerable Misery's, hurried with Temptations, distempered with Passion, as a Servant earnestly desiring the shadow,
Chear up thy self in this, that as the shadow of the Night doth equally gratifie Master and Servant, High and Low, Rich and Poor, with the common benefit of Nature;
Cheer up thy self in this, that as the shadow of the Night does equally gratify Master and Servant, High and Low, Rich and Poor, with the Common benefit of Nature;
receiving that bloody Sentence with a sweet Calmness and Serenity of Soul, he used only those few words of the Psalmist, Psal. 116.7. Return then unto thy rest, O my Soul. A blessed sleep indeed;
receiving that bloody Sentence with a sweet Calmness and Serenity of Soul, he used only those few words of the Psalmist, Psalm 116.7. Return then unto thy rest, Oh my Soul. A blessed sleep indeed;
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blissful without pain and annoiance, and which shall not be startled or amazed with the voice of the Arch-Angel, and the Trump of God: But both Body and Soul united, shall be put into possession of that glorious Eternal Rest, which remains unto the People of God.
blissful without pain and annoyance, and which shall not be startled or amazed with the voice of the Arch-Angel, and the Trump of God: But both Body and Soul united, shall be put into possession of that glorious Eternal Rest, which remains unto the People of God.
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The Hope here mentioned (as appears by the following words) is of a blessed Resurrection; and consequently of Eternal Glory: Where besides a severe Reprehension of immoderate Sorrow for the Dead, we have a solid ground of Comfort, both against the Fear of Death, and Sorrow for deceased Christians. And it is this;
The Hope Here mentioned (as appears by the following words) is of a blessed Resurrection; and consequently of Eternal Glory: Where beside a severe Reprehension of immoderate Sorrow for the Dead, we have a solid ground of Comfort, both against the fear of Death, and Sorrow for deceased Christians. And it is this;
And (for this hopes sake) I exercise my self to have a Conscience void of offence both toward God and Man. Thus hope is nourisht by the study of holiness,
And (for this hope's sake) I exercise my self to have a Conscience void of offence both towards God and Man. Thus hope is nourished by the study of holiness,
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There is naturally in us a certain tenderness ready to sink under Duty, unless born up and encourag'd with the hope of the Prize set before us, St. Paul speaks of a work of Faith, and labour of Love; implying some hard Enterprise.
There is naturally in us a certain tenderness ready to sink under Duty, unless born up and encouraged with the hope of the Prize Set before us, Saint Paul speaks of a work of Faith, and labour of Love; implying Some hard Enterprise.
And what is the work of Faith? to march constantly against all Oppositions, to resist Temptations, to overcome the World, to endure hardship, as good Souldiers of Jesus Christ, and to persevere in our holy purposes unto the end. And what is the labour of Love? An unwearied industry and diligence in procuring the good of others, with all good offices and fruits growing from the root of Charity.
And what is the work of Faith? to march constantly against all Oppositions, to resist Temptations, to overcome the World, to endure hardship, as good Soldiers of jesus christ, and to persevere in our holy Purposes unto the end. And what is the labour of Love? an unwearied industry and diligence in procuring the good of Others, with all good Offices and fruits growing from the root of Charity.
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Both these are quickned by a hopeful intuition of the Reward, which he calls in the next words, the patience of hope. So having blessed God for the Collossians Faith and Love, he points to that which supported both;
Both these Are quickened by a hopeful intuition of the Reward, which he calls in the next words, the patience of hope. So having blessed God for the Colossians Faith and Love, he points to that which supported both;
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The Husbandman would not so freely expose himself to toil and travail, wind and weather, but for hopes sake, which promiseth him the Fruit of his Labour.
The Husbandman would not so freely expose himself to toil and travail, wind and weather, but for hope's sake, which promises him the Fruit of his Labour.
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it hath a special virtue against fainting of the heart, and therefore to be laid up in the bosom against all distresses, especially when the thing hoped for is so excellent.
it hath a special virtue against fainting of the heart, and Therefore to be laid up in the bosom against all Distresses, especially when the thing hoped for is so excellent.
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A full Assurance of Hope, and so of far greater virtue to support the Soul. It hath made the glorious Martyrs to suffer the loss of all things, of Life it self;
A full Assurance of Hope, and so of Far greater virtue to support the Soul. It hath made the glorious Martyrs to suffer the loss of all things, of Life it self;
Though therefore we dwell here as Lot in Sodom; our Souls vexed, tortured with the sinful Vanities of Men, there is hope of a Day when every thing that offends shall be cast out.
Though Therefore we dwell Here as Lot in Sodom; our Souls vexed, tortured with the sinful Vanities of Men, there is hope of a Day when every thing that offends shall be cast out.
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when we shall have Beauty for our Ashes, and Glory for our Shame. Do we groan under the burthen of Sin, the rebellion of Nature against Grace, of the Flesh against the Spirit? there is hope of an exchange of Weakness for Power, Imperfection for Perfection, Necessity of sinning for a Confirmed state of obeying. Thus Hope supports the Spirits, and keeps us from Sowning.
when we shall have Beauty for our Ashes, and Glory for our Shame. Do we groan under the burden of since, the rebellion of Nature against Grace, of the Flesh against the Spirit? there is hope of an exchange of Weakness for Power, Imperfection for Perfection, Necessity of sinning for a Confirmed state of obeying. Thus Hope supports the Spirits, and keeps us from Sowning.
and what was his Cordial? Hope of the Resurrection, and the consequent Glory; That this light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh to us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.
and what was his Cordial? Hope of the Resurrection, and the consequent Glory; That this Light affliction, which is but for a moment, works to us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory.
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and Christians of all Men most miserable; (so cold entertainment doth it find in the World) but being Anchored within the Vail, we are of all Men most happy.
and Christians of all Men most miserable; (so cold entertainment does it find in the World) but being Anchored within the vail, we Are of all Men most happy.
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And though a Fiducial and Infallible assurance of anothers final Happiness (while they are yet in the state of Travellers) none can have, without special Revelation. ('Tis well if we can attain this Assurance to our selves, with all diligence and much difficulty, by many degrees working out our salvation with fear and trembling;
And though a Fiducial and Infallible assurance of another's final Happiness (while they Are yet in the state of Travellers) none can have, without special Revelation. (It's well if we can attain this Assurance to our selves, with all diligence and much difficulty, by many Degrees working out our salvation with Fear and trembling;
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And therefore, Blessed be God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the Resurrection of Christ from the dead;
And Therefore, Blessed be God and the Father of our Lord jesus christ, who hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the Resurrection of christ from the dead;
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And now my Discourse, like a Circle, is return'd to the Point where I began, viz. This truly Vertuous, Noble, Courteous, Dearly beloved Gentleman. A great Treasury, though exhausted; a shining Light, quenched;
And now my Discourse, like a Circle, is returned to the Point where I began, viz. This truly Virtuous, Noble, Courteous, Dearly Beloved Gentleman. A great Treasury, though exhausted; a shining Light, quenched;
but (as I have newly Discours'd) all Passions, especially that of Grief, need rather a Bridle than a Spur. Let therefore the Thoughts of his Superlative Merits,
but (as I have newly Discoursed) all Passion, especially that of Grief, need rather a Bridle than a Spur. Let Therefore the Thoughts of his Superlative Merits,
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To be born of Noble Parents, from a Family that is not stain'd nor sullied with the foul spots of Faction and Rebellion; nor tainted with the Seeds of Error, Schism, and Division; nor basely dirted with the black filth of Debauchery, Atheism, Prophaness, and Irreligion; (all which is eminently true without Flattery, in this Gentlemans Escutcheon ) questionless, is one of Gods choice Blessings:
To be born of Noble Parents, from a Family that is not stained nor sullied with the foul spots of Faction and Rebellion; nor tainted with the Seeds of Error, Schism, and Division; nor basely dirted with the black filth of Debauchery, Atheism, Profaneness, and Irreligion; (all which is eminently true without Flattery, in this Gentleman's Escutcheon) questionless, is one of God's choice Blessings:
His Body of exact symmetry and proportion, where we might behold a great share of Comliness and Beauty, which God our Creator (the Fountain of all Beauty ) had imparted to this lovely Creature;
His Body of exact symmetry and proportion, where we might behold a great share of Comeliness and Beauty, which God our Creator (the Fountain of all Beauty) had imparted to this lovely Creature;
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Thirdly, And all this is as far Inferior to his Inward Perfections, as the shining of the Gold-Ring, in comparison of that lustre and splendid Excellency, which the Artificially Cut and well-set Diamond affords the Spectator.
Thirdly, And all this is as Far Inferior to his Inward Perfections, as the shining of the Gold ring, in comparison of that lustre and splendid Excellency, which the Artificially cut and well-set Diamond affords the Spectator.
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in that very particular, the goodness of a sweet Disposition so eminently appeared, That did not Court and Complement an Indulgence from me, but subdue by Conquest.
in that very particular, the Goodness of a sweet Disposition so eminently appeared, That did not Court and Compliment an Indulgence from me, but subdue by Conquest.
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And ever as His days and years increased, so did also a most Accomplish'd model of his Duty toward God and Man. How often have I (when expecting to have interrupted his Innocent Divertisements by a sudden surprisal) found, to my great Comfort, this hopeful and pious Blossom in a Saint-like posture on his knees to God, with two or three gathered together, tendring his Morning Sacrifice? Nor was it done by fits,
And ever as His days and Years increased, so did also a most Accomplished model of his Duty towards God and Man. How often have I (when expecting to have interrupted his Innocent Divertisements by a sudden surprisal) found, to my great Comfort, this hopeful and pious Blossom in a Saintlike posture on his knees to God, with two or three gathered together, tendering his Morning Sacrifice? Nor was it done by fits,
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it would be no great wonder, that God should so soon remove him to sing Allelujahs in the Choire of Heaven, that had so early and so well perform'd it on Earth.
it would be no great wonder, that God should so soon remove him to sing Hallelujahs in the Choir of Heaven, that had so early and so well performed it on Earth.
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He that had so soon vers'd himself in the Principles of Religion, contain'd in the Church-Catechism, to the delight of his Earthly Parents, could not long be detain'd from being made perfect with Gods Children, to the glory and honour of his Heavenly Father.
He that had so soon versed himself in the Principles of Religion, contained in the Church-Catechism, to the delight of his Earthly Parents, could not long be detained from being made perfect with God's Children, to the glory and honour of his Heavenly Father.
He, in whom there was such a fruitful Spring of all imaginable good hopes of doing good in his Generation among Men, is now glorifying God amongst Angels;
He, in whom there was such a fruitful Spring of all imaginable good hope's of doing good in his Generation among Men, is now glorifying God among Angels;
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as the one, in deep Sighs and sad Accents of Lamentations bewails our great loss; so the other, as a most strong Cordial should revive our drooping Souls.
as the one, in deep Sighs and sad Accents of Lamentations bewails our great loss; so the other, as a most strong Cordial should revive our drooping Souls.
Many excellent things might be communicated unto you, not only for Imitation, but Admiration. St. Paul, 2 Tim. 2.20. tells us, In a great house there are vessels of Gold, some to honour, some to dishonour.
Many excellent things might be communicated unto you, not only for Imitation, but Admiration. Saint Paul, 2 Tim. 2.20. tells us, In a great house there Are vessels of Gold, Some to honour, Some to dishonour.
O that all the Sons of Honour of this Kingdom, and Off-spring of good Blood, had the like Pious and early Inclinations to good Literature and Education!
O that all the Sons of Honour of this Kingdom, and Offspring of good Blood, had the like Pious and early Inclinations to good Literature and Education!
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if not expose and ruine the flourishing State of this or any Kingdom, than the want of sound Learning and Exemplary Lives in the Nobility and Gentry thereof.
if not expose and ruin the flourishing State of this or any Kingdom, than the want of found Learning and Exemplary Lives in the Nobilt and Gentry thereof.
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I cannot omit the imparting one thing observable in this young Hero, at his first entrance to make his own Conceptions into Latin; in order thereunto I gave him this Subject, Ignorantia est sola inimica Doctrinae, i.e. Ignorance is the alone Enemy to Learning;
I cannot omit the imparting one thing observable in this young Hero, At his First Entrance to make his own Conceptions into Latin; in order thereunto I gave him this Subject, Ignorantia est sola Inimical Doctrine, i.e. Ignorance is the alone Enemy to Learning;
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which made such impressions upon his tender Thoughts, that (in his most free Conversation with those, that the Hospitable House-keeping of his Honourable Parents, gave many and frequent Opportunities for) He daily observed those Persons, to have the meanest Thoughts, not only of Clergy-men,
which made such impressions upon his tender Thoughts, that (in his most free Conversation with those, that the Hospitable Housekeeping of his Honourable Parents, gave many and frequent Opportunities for) He daily observed those Persons, to have the Meanest Thoughts, not only of Clergymen,
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but of all others whatsoever under any Coat or Garb, if Learned, whose Education and Scholarship could carry them very little further than to Write and Read.
but of all Others whatsoever under any Coat or Garb, if Learned, whose Education and Scholarship could carry them very little further than to Write and Read.
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I have a large field to turn me in, where I might expatiate in his just and due Character, being gone out like a Taper, that hath left a sweet Savour behind him in the Nostrils of all that knew him:
I have a large field to turn me in, where I might expatiate in his just and due Character, being gone out like a Taper, that hath left a sweet Savour behind him in the Nostrils of all that knew him:
But I am willing to contract my self, knowing I am contain'd in the prescrib'd limits of such Time as may be most suitable to the Offices of this Nature.
But I am willing to contract my self, knowing I am contained in the prescribed Limits of such Time as may be most suitable to the Offices of this Nature.
the great Aims and Ambition to express Duty to his Parents, Love to his Friends, Familiarity with his Neighbour, Ʋnmoveable affection to his Servants, Lowliness to his Inferiours, Respect to his Superiours, Kindness to his Equals, and Insuperable Goodness to his dearest and nearest Relatives.
the great Aims and Ambition to express Duty to his Parents, Love to his Friends, Familiarity with his Neighbour, Ʋnmoveable affection to his Servants, Lowliness to his Inferiors, Respect to his Superiors, Kindness to his Equals, and Insuperable goodness to his dearest and nearest Relatives.
Thus he left the World, having obtain'd a good report through Faith, Heb. 11.39. in the flower and first budding of his days, upon the confines and borders of the 16th year of his Age, at the Feet of Gamallel, newly placed in a station of good Literature, in a Constellation of Arts and Sciences, in that Ancient Foundation of Exeter-Colledge, long since Laid by the Learned and Charitable Walter Stapleton, Bishop of Exeter, amongst the young Glories of our present state, universally Lamented, universally Beloved, in his Virgin-purity unstain'd and unspotted;
Thus he left the World, having obtained a good report through Faith, Hebrew 11.39. in the flower and First budding of his days, upon the confines and borders of the 16th year of his Age, At the Feet of Gamallel, newly placed in a station of good Literature, in a Constellation of Arts and Sciences, in that Ancient Foundation of Exeter-Colledge, long since Laid by the Learned and Charitable Walter Stapleton, Bishop of Exeter, among the young Glories of our present state, universally Lamented, universally beloved, in his Virgin purity unstained and unspotted;
but of Vertue, Youth, Beauty, good Nature, good Parentage, and all such commendable Qualifications, as might have in all appearing probabilities, rendred them both as happy as our Desires and Wishes could have expected,
but of Virtue, Youth, Beauty, good Nature, good Parentage, and all such commendable Qualifications, as might have in all appearing probabilities, rendered them both as happy as our Desires and Wishes could have expected,
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O! But that God, that rules and governs all things by his Wisdom and Providence, the reasons and causes of the various effects whereof, are Subjects to employ the eyes of our Faith and Hope, but not to be discover'd in Prospectives of Human Reason) sent an Host of Heavenly Spirits, to attend and recal that Spirit (he himself first breathed) to the celebration of Nuptials of an higher Nature, with Jesus Christ the great Bridegroom of departed Saints, in the Beatifical Vision of the all glorious Trinity, the Father of an Infinite Majesty, the true and only Son, the Holy Ghost the Comforting and Sanctifying Spirit.
OH! But that God, that rules and governs all things by his Wisdom and Providence, the Reasons and Causes of the various effects whereof, Are Subject's to employ the eyes of our Faith and Hope, but not to be discovered in Prospectives of Human Reason) sent an Host of Heavenly Spirits, to attend and Recall that Spirit (he himself First breathed) to the celebration of Nuptials of an higher Nature, with jesus christ the great Bridegroom of departed Saints, in the Beatifical Vision of the all glorious Trinity, the Father of an Infinite Majesty, the true and only Son, the Holy Ghost the Comforting and Sanctifying Spirit.
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And shall we now either irrationally complain? or religiously murmure and repine at? or uncharitably envy at his glorious Translation? He is inlarg'd from the Prison of this Life,
And shall we now either irrationally complain? or religiously murmur and repine At? or uncharitably envy At his glorious translation? He is enlarged from the Prison of this Life,
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and his Soul furnished with all the Attendances of Christ's Image, everlasting Joy, perpetual Peace, a constant Correspondence and Communion with God and his Holy Angels. And here we leave him;
and his Soul furnished with all the Attendances of Christ's Image, everlasting Joy, perpetual Peace, a constant Correspondence and Communion with God and his Holy Angels. And Here we leave him;
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In the mean time praying for a prosperous Gail, and giving God thanks for all his Servants departed this Life in his Faith and Fear, beseeching him to give us Grace to follow their good Example, that with them we may be partakers of his heavenly Kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Mediatour and Advocate, To whom, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, three Persons,
In the mean time praying for a prosperous Gail, and giving God thanks for all his Servants departed this Life in his Faith and fear, beseeching him to give us Grace to follow their good Exampl, that with them we may be partakers of his heavenly Kingdom, through jesus christ our Mediator and Advocate, To whom, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, three Persons,
