A sermon at the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher, sister to the Honourable Sir William Dawes, Bar. D.D. and wife to the Reverend Dr. Peter Fisher preach'd at Bennington in Hertfordshire, June the 2d, 1698 / by William Milner ...
VVHosoever shall consider these words in their more immediate Connexion with the foregoing parts of the Chapter, will see great reason to conclude, that in their Original and Primary intention they were deliver'd by the Blessed Spirit,
Whosoever shall Consider these words in their more immediate Connexion with the foregoing parts of the Chapter, will see great reason to conclude, that in their Original and Primary intention they were Delivered by the Blessed Spirit,
But since the Wisdom and Piety of our own Church, has thought fit •o insert the Words into her Office for the Burial of the Dead, I shall at this time consider them in a greater Lati•ude,
But since the Wisdom and Piety of our own Church, has Thought fit •o insert the Words into her Office for the Burial of the Dead, I shall At this time Consider them in a greater Lati•ude,
A Truth which deserves our more serious and attentive •egard and meditation, because deliver'd by an audible Voice from Heaven, expressly commanded to be written,
A Truth which deserves our more serious and attentive •egard and meditation, Because Delivered by an audible Voice from Heaven, expressly commanded to be written,
And therefore for the more distinct and proffitable handling of the Words, give me leave to exercise your Meditation and Patience upon these following things.
And Therefore for the more distinct and profitable handling of the Words, give me leave to exercise your Meditation and Patience upon these following things.
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Now tho' this Phrase to die in the Lord, if consider'd with respect to the particular occasion of the Words, may signifie only to die for the Lord, i. e. for his sake,
Now though this Phrase to die in the Lord, if considered with respect to the particular occasion of the Words, may signify only to die for the Lord, i. e. for his sake,
continuing stedfast, without wavering, even to the end, in all holy Faith, and Obedience. Which leads me to the Second thing I am to account for, Viz.
Continuing steadfast, without wavering, even to the end, in all holy Faith, and obedience. Which leads me to the Second thing I am to account for, Viz.
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But nevertheless, there is enough reveal'd concerning their present Happiness, to convince us, that 'tis very great, far beyond any of the transitory, mixt, perishing Pleasures of this Life;
But nevertheless, there is enough revealed Concerning their present Happiness, to convince us, that it's very great, Far beyond any of the transitory, mixed, perishing Pleasures of this Life;
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We should not exercise our selves, with curious, perplex'd, and useless inquiries, but rest contented with what we find plainly deliver'd in Holy Scripture, striving always so to order our whole Conversations,
We should not exercise our selves, with curious, perplexed, and useless inquiries, but rest contented with what we find plainly Delivered in Holy Scripture, striving always so to order our Whole Conversations,
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2. Because their works follow, or accompany them into their future State. The meaning and importance of which things must be the subject of the following Discourse.
2. Because their works follow, or accompany them into their future State. The meaning and importance of which things must be the Subject of the following Discourse.
In this Vale of Tears and Misery Good Men, as well as others, are liable to Pain and Sickness, to Difficulties and Dangers, to Poverty, Reproach and Persecution,
In this Vale of Tears and Misery Good Men, as well as Others, Are liable to Pain and Sickness, to Difficulties and Dangers, to Poverty, Reproach and Persecution,
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There the Prisoners rest together, they hear not the voice of the Oppressor, the small and great are there, [ upon the same level, none greater than other ] and the servant is free from his master.
There the Prisoners rest together, they hear not the voice of the Oppressor, the small and great Are there, [ upon the same level, none greater than other ] and the servant is free from his master.
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The day of his Birth being the beginning of a life, attended with continual Care and Sorrow, the day of his Death, being his Birth-day into a Blessed Immortal Life of uninterrupted Peace and Pleasure. This for the First.
The day of his Birth being the beginning of a life, attended with continual Care and Sorrow, the day of his Death, being his Birthday into a Blessed Immortal Life of uninterrupted Peace and Pleasure. This for the First.
Now that this is a real Foundation and Ground of Peace and Blessedness to Holy Spirits in their state of separation from their Bodies, may be reasonably inferr'd from the Consideration of our selves, how it is with us here in our state of Discipline and Trial. For if good Men reflecting upon the course of their past Lives,
Now that this is a real Foundation and Ground of Peace and Blessedness to Holy Spirits in their state of separation from their Bodies, may be reasonably inferred from the Consideration of our selves, how it is with us Here in our state of Discipline and Trial. For if good Men reflecting upon the course of their past Lives,
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do from this Testimony of their Consciences receive a very sensible and inward Pleasure, a Pleasure greater than the World can give, which none can comprehend but such as have felt it:
do from this Testimony of their Consciences receive a very sensible and inward Pleasure, a Pleasure greater than the World can give, which none can comprehend but such as have felt it:
and represented at one view with greater force and advantage than we can suppose they are in this Earthly State? How will such Blessed Spirits, upon such recollection even melt away,
and represented At one view with greater force and advantage than we can suppose they Are in this Earthly State? How will such Blessed Spirits, upon such recollection even melt away,
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They daily find a Law in their Members, warring against the Law of their Minds, the Flesh lusting against the Spirit, the Animal and Carnal, strugling with the Rational and Spiritual Powers;
They daily find a Law in their Members, warring against the Law of their Minds, the Flesh lusting against the Spirit, the Animal and Carnal, struggling with the Rational and Spiritual Powers;
No subtile malicious Serpent can insinuate himself into the Paradise of Holy Souls; this Earth is the Scene of Satans Temptation, and the place of Tryal.
No subtle malicious Serpent can insinuate himself into the Paradise of Holy Souls; this Earth is the Scene of Satan Temptation, and the place of Trial.
For being delivered from the burden of the Flesh, from the Body of this Death, as the Apostle calls it, all those sparks of a corrupt Nature, which so easily took fire here, are for ever extinguish'd, that Root of Bitterness is pluck'd up,
For being Delivered from the burden of the Flesh, from the Body of this Death, as the Apostle calls it, all those sparks of a corrupt Nature, which so Easily took fire Here, Are for ever extinguished, that Root of Bitterness is plucked up,
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How will they Rejoyce and Triumph when they shall find in themselves no Disposition at all to the least Evil, no possibility of ever incurring the Guilt of it!
How will they Rejoice and Triumph when they shall find in themselves no Disposition At all to the least Evil, no possibility of ever incurring the Gilded of it!
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They will find themselves entr'd upon a State of Divine Contemplation, Love, and Imitation, being wholly taken up in Adoring the Infinite Perfections of the Divine Nature,
They will find themselves entered upon a State of Divine Contemplation, Love, and Imitation, being wholly taken up in Adoring the Infinite Perfections of the Divine Nature,
3. Another great and Essential Ingredient of the Happiness of the Saints departed is this, That they are enter'd into a State of perfect Peace and Friendship:
3. another great and Essential Ingredient of the Happiness of the Saints departed is this, That they Are entered into a State of perfect Peace and Friendship:
4. Another Fruit, or Effect of good Works in respect of Holy Souls, in their state of separation from their Bodies, may reasonably be supposed to be HOPE [ Which I the rather mention,
4. another Fruit, or Effect of good Works in respect of Holy Souls, in their state of separation from their Bodies, may reasonably be supposed to be HOPE [ Which I the rather mention,
because it was the Opinion of many Ancient Fathers of the Church, and is since receiv'd by Protestants of Eminence and Worth ] By which, they did not understand such a Hope,
Because it was the Opinion of many Ancient Father's of the Church, and is since received by Protestants of Eminence and Worth ] By which, they did not understand such a Hope,
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when they should be admitted to the Beatifick Vision, in the Highest Heaven, the place of the more immediate Residence of the Divine Majesty and Glory:
when they should be admitted to the Beatific Vision, in the Highest Heaven, the place of the more immediate Residence of the Divine Majesty and Glory:
And this they collected from all those passages of Holy Scripture, which speak of the Great and Final Day of Judgment, as the Greatest and Joyful Day, the Day of Mercy and Forgiveness, Rest and Refreshing, Joy and Gladness, Redemption and Salvation, Rewards and Crowns.
And this they collected from all those passages of Holy Scripture, which speak of the Great and Final Day of Judgement, as the Greatest and Joyful Day, the Day of Mercy and Forgiveness, Rest and Refreshing, Joy and Gladness, Redemption and Salvation, Rewards and Crowns.
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and an Immortal Crown, and though from such Texts, it may with great probability be inferr'd, That the Happiness of departed Souls is but initial and partial,
and an Immortal Crown, and though from such Texts, it may with great probability be inferred, That the Happiness of departed Souls is but initial and partial,
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when they shall be Cloathed upon with their Heavenly House, Bodies fashioned like to Christ's most Glorious Body, Yet, with submission, I conceive, such passages do not necessarily prove, that the Spirits of Just Men, are not immediately admitted into Heaven,
when they shall be Clothed upon with their Heavenly House, Bodies fashioned like to Christ's most Glorious Body, Yet, with submission, I conceive, such passages do not necessarily prove, that the Spirits of Just Men, Are not immediately admitted into Heaven,
But suppose this alone should be the principal part of their Blessedness, yet even this in the account of every good Man will appear very great, such as exacts our best Care and Endeavours to attain to it.
But suppose this alone should be the principal part of their Blessedness, yet even this in the account of every good Man will appear very great, such as exacts our best Care and Endeavours to attain to it.
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will fill the Blessed Spirits with present Exultancie, and Incessant Triumph, causing them to break out into Halelujahs and Songs of Praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his abundant mercy hath begotten them again to a lively Hope, by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptable,
will fill the Blessed Spirits with present Exultancy, and Incessant Triumph, causing them to break out into Hallelujahs and Songs of Praise to the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, who according to his abundant mercy hath begotten them again to a lively Hope, by the Resurrection of jesus christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible,
as through the Mercy of God in Christ, to procure them an immediate Admittance into Heaven, the Palace of the Great King of the World, a Place of Unspeakable Majesty and Glory, Solace and Delight, where they are made to Drink of those Rivers of Pleasure which are at God's Right Hand for evermore.
as through the Mercy of God in christ, to procure them an immediate Admittance into Heaven, the Palace of the Great King of the World, a Place of Unspeakable Majesty and Glory, Solace and Delight, where they Are made to Drink of those rivers of Pleasure which Are At God's Right Hand for evermore.
and the sense of the best Reform'd Protestant Churches, our own Church in particular, which has expresly taught us, That , Death delivering us from our Bodies, sends us straight home into our Country,
and the sense of the best Reformed Protestant Churches, our own Church in particular, which has expressly taught us, That, Death delivering us from our Bodies, sends us straight home into our Country,
Which Doctrin is grounded upon several passages of the Apostle St. Paul, the Parable of Lazarus, and the example of the Penitent Theif upon the Cross.
Which Doctrine is grounded upon several passages of the Apostle Saint Paul, the Parable of Lazarus, and the Exampl of the Penitent Thief upon the Cross.
Which whether it may be justly infer'd from the particular force of the Greek word NONLATINALPHABET, which we translate henceforth, I shall not now dispute:
Which whither it may be justly inferred from the particular force of the Greek word, which we translate henceforth, I shall not now dispute:
The Apostle St. Paul has assur'd us, that to depart out of this Life is to be with Christ, and that to be at home in the Body, is to be absent from the Lord,
The Apostle Saint Paul has assured us, that to depart out of this Life is to be with christ, and that to be At home in the Body, is to be absent from the Lord,
1. From what has been said, I might take occasion to shew the gross absurdity and falshood of that conceit which some have entertain'd concerning the Sleep of the Soul,
1. From what has been said, I might take occasion to show the gross absurdity and falsehood of that conceit which Some have entertained Concerning the Sleep of the Soul,
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2. I might likewise represent what a direct contradiction the Doctrin of Purgatory, as it is taught in the Church of Rome, is to the words of the Text. Says the Text, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord:
2. I might likewise represent what a Direct contradiction the Doctrine of Purgatory, as it is taught in the Church of Rome, is to the words of the Text. Says the Text, Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord:
No, says the Church of Rome, they are consign'd for many Years (no body knows how many) to Purgatory, i. e. as they explain themselves to a place whose Torments are very exquisite, little less than the pains of Hell, to suffer (as they speak) the Temporal Punishment of those Sins,
No, Says the Church of Rome, they Are consigned for many years (no body knows how many) to Purgatory, i. e. as they explain themselves to a place whose Torments Are very exquisite, little less than the pains of Hell, to suffer (as they speak) the Temporal Punishment of those Sins,
and wherein can our Prayers Profit them? Is it not absurd to pray for what they already enjoy? Tho' the Words give just occasion to discourse upon all these things,
and wherein can our Prayers Profit them? Is it not absurd to pray for what they already enjoy? Though the Words give just occasion to discourse upon all these things,
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What greater Motive and Incouragement to live well, than to be assur'd that if we do so, we shall be happy, by an abundant entrance into the joy of our Lord.
What greater Motive and Encouragement to live well, than to be assured that if we do so, we shall be happy, by an abundant Entrance into the joy of our Lord.
Unless we live to the Lord, resigning our Selves, Soul, Body and Spirit, intirely to his Will and Pleasure, we can never die in the Lord, never die in his Favour,
Unless we live to the Lord, resigning our Selves, Soul, Body and Spirit, entirely to his Will and Pleasure, we can never die in the Lord, never die in his Favour,
Impure, wicked Souls, will be so far from the end of their Labours, that they will just then, enter upon Labours infinitely more vexatious and insupportable than any they groan'd under in this Life.
Impure, wicked Souls, will be so Far from the end of their Labours, that they will just then, enter upon Labours infinitely more vexatious and insupportable than any they groaned under in this Life.
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For then the unreasonableness, the folly and turpitude, and horrid baseness of their behaviour, will be represented to their guilty Minds, with such Force and Efficacy,
For then the unreasonableness, the folly and turpitude, and horrid baseness of their behaviour, will be represented to their guilty Minds, with such Force and Efficacy,
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and the impossibility of undoing their Evil Deeds, or making any Satisfaction for them, be so clearly imprest upon them, that they will lie down in everlasting Confusion, Astonishment and Despair, expecting the Resurrection of Damnation, and cursing their own obstinate Folly,
and the impossibility of undoing their Evil deeds, or making any Satisfaction for them, be so clearly impressed upon them, that they will lie down in everlasting Confusion, Astonishment and Despair, expecting the Resurrection of Damnation, and cursing their own obstinate Folly,
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And since it is thus, we plainly see how much it is our Duty, and our Interest, to live in the sincere Belief and Practice of our Holy Religion, that so at the time of our Dissolution, we may receive the exceeding great, and glorious rewards of it.
And since it is thus, we plainly see how much it is our Duty, and our Interest, to live in the sincere Belief and Practice of our Holy Religion, that so At the time of our Dissolution, we may receive the exceeding great, and glorious rewards of it.
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What is there in this World that we should be over fond of it? What is there in Death that should make us either afraid or unwilling to die? Is not this World a place of Injustice and Violence, of Subtiltiy and Deceit, full of noise and brawling, of Strife and Contention? Are we not daily expos'd to Detraction and Reproach? The Peevishness of some, the Stubbornness of others, the Treachery and Ingratitude of Friends, the Hatred and Injuries of Enemies, the contempt of Superiors, the jealousie of Equals, the envy of the Meaner sort, the different Humours, the divided and contrary Interests of those we converse with, do perplex,
What is there in this World that we should be over found of it? What is there in Death that should make us either afraid or unwilling to die? Is not this World a place of Injustice and Violence, of Subtiltiy and Deceit, full of noise and brawling, of Strife and Contention? are we not daily exposed to Detraction and Reproach? The Peevishness of Some, the Stubbornness of Others, the Treachery and Ingratitude of Friends, the Hatred and Injuries of Enemies, the contempt of Superiors, the jealousy of Equals, the envy of the Meaner sort, the different Humours, the divided and contrary Interests of those we converse with, do perplex,
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Are not our best Counsels too often rejected, our faithfulest Reproof scorn'd, our well-lay'd Designs defeated? Is not every thing subject to mutability and a ground of Care and Vexation? And since it is thus,
are not our best Counsels too often rejected, our Faithfullest Reproof scorned, our well-layed Designs defeated? Is not every thing Subject to mutability and a ground of Care and Vexation? And since it is thus,
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and dote upon it? Why so unwilling to leave it? Especially since Death will put an everlasting end to all this Labour and Sorrow, and vexation of Spirit.
and dote upon it? Why so unwilling to leave it? Especially since Death will put an everlasting end to all this Labour and Sorrow, and vexation of Spirit.
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Yet at the same time, it puts us into the Possession of greater Good Things, Pleasures more Manly and Substantial, Pure, Unmixt, Durable, Satisfying Pleasures, suitable to our Natures,
Yet At the same time, it puts us into the Possession of greater Good Things, Pleasures more Manly and Substantial, Pure, Unmix, Durable, Satisfying Pleasures, suitable to our Nature's,
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so great and inestimable Priviledges? Why do we not rather, with submission, aspire after this Happy State? A natural fear of Death, 'tis true, there will be;
so great and inestimable Privileges? Why do we not rather, with submission, aspire After this Happy State? A natural Fear of Death, it's true, there will be;
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But I am sure the Consideration of that great Blessedness, which the Saints enjoy in their future State, immediately upon the Dissolution of Soul and Body, is sufficient, to arm and fortifie good Men against the unreasonable and immoderate fears of it;
But I am sure the Consideration of that great Blessedness, which the Saints enjoy in their future State, immediately upon the Dissolution of Soul and Body, is sufficient, to arm and fortify good Men against the unreasonable and immoderate fears of it;
Hope that our Friends are gone to their Rest, and that we our selves, when our appointed time comes, shall rest together with them, in a full assurance of a Glorious Resurrection to an Immortal Crown at the Last Day.
Hope that our Friends Are gone to their Rest, and that we our selves, when our appointed time comes, shall rest together with them, in a full assurance of a Glorious Resurrection to an Immortal Crown At the Last Day.
Which brings me to the particular Application of what has been said, to allay and mitigate the Sorrow, which this grave and mournful Solemnity excites in us? 'Tis true, we have reason to weep for our selves, in that we are depriv'd of so bright and noble a Pattern of unaffect'd Piety and true Goodness, which our Deceas'd Sister set before us.
Which brings me to the particular Application of what has been said, to allay and mitigate the Sorrow, which this grave and mournful Solemnity excites in us? It's true, we have reason to weep for our selves, in that we Are deprived of so bright and noble a Pattern of unaffected Piety and true goodness, which our Deceased Sister Set before us.
and quickness of Apprehension, a discerning Mind, and a strong Memory, which together with a serious and composed frame and temper of Spirit, made her capable of receiving and retaining the wisest and best Instructions, and fitted Her for an unaffected and rational Devotion,
and quickness of Apprehension, a discerning Mind, and a strong Memory, which together with a serious and composed frame and temper of Spirit, made her capable of receiving and retaining the Wisest and best Instructions, and fitted Her for an unaffected and rational Devotion,
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Which advantages of nature were very early and happily improv'd by the pious Care of her tender Mother (a Lady of singular, I had almost said inimitable Vertues) and the joint endeavours of those Incomparable Ladies, the Lady Nottingham, and her Sister the Lady Mary, whose Memory is Honourable and Precious amongst all those who had the Honour and Happiness, to be acquainted with them.
Which advantages of nature were very early and happily improved by the pious Care of her tender Mother (a Lady of singular, I had almost said inimitable Virtues) and the joint endeavours of those Incomparable Ladies, the Lady Nottingham, and her Sister the Lady Marry, whose Memory is Honourable and Precious among all those who had the Honour and Happiness, to be acquainted with them.
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and all the Decencies of a Graceful and Genteel Behaviour, without any mixture of those Impertinencies and Follies, which too often disguise and shelter themselves under that Amiable Name.
and all the Decencies of a Graceful and Genteel Behaviour, without any mixture of those Impertinencies and Follies, which too often disguise and shelter themselves under that Amiable Name.
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The good Effects of which Pious Care and Pains appear'd in her whole Conversation. As for her Devotion towards God, nothing could be more Regular, Uniform, and Constant;
The good Effects of which Pious Care and Pains appeared in her Whole Conversation. As for her Devotion towards God, nothing could be more Regular, Uniform, and Constant;
Of her due Attendance upon the Publick Worship, this is a Remarkable Instance, that she was never known to omit any fit opportunity of receiving the Holy Sacrament from the sixteenth Year of her Age:
Of her due Attendance upon the Public Worship, this is a Remarkable Instance, that she was never known to omit any fit opportunity of receiving the Holy Sacrament from the sixteenth Year of her Age:
or Medicine of Immortality, which she received from the Hands of her truly Honourable Brother, with all becoming Seriousness, Devotion, and Thankfulness.
or Medicine of Immortality, which she received from the Hands of her truly Honourable Brother, with all becoming Seriousness, Devotion, and Thankfulness.
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Which as it shew'd the Soundness of her Judgment, so it contribut'd to the Ease and Comfort of her Life, by delivering her from those Vexatious, Doubts and Fears,
Which as it showed the Soundness of her Judgement, so it contributed to the Ease and Comfort of her Life, by delivering her from those Vexatious, Doubts and Fears,
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She was so sensible of the great Advantages she had receiv'd by it, that whenever she mention'd their Names, which she often did, she did it in such Terms and Expressions as imply'd the highest Respect, Honour, and Love to their Memory.
She was so sensible of the great Advantages she had received by it, that whenever she mentioned their Names, which she often did, she did it in such Terms and Expressions as implied the highest Respect, Honour, and Love to their Memory.
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yet this she declin'd when she was sensible she could not gratifie her own Inclinations, without being wanting to an Excellent Young Lady, who was left to her more immediate Care,
yet this she declined when she was sensible she could not gratify her own Inclinations, without being wanting to an Excellent Young Lady, who was left to her more immediate Care,
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and who, I doubt not, retains very Grateful Impressions of her Love, and owes much, to the Pious and Prudent Example and Instructions, which she always laid before her.
and who, I doubt not, retains very Grateful Impressions of her Love, and owes much, to the Pious and Prudent Exampl and Instructions, which she always laid before her.
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and Useless Divertisements, Foolish Mirth, and Impertinent Recreations, with which Youth is especially Ensnar'd: (which have a tendency to corrupt the Mind,
and Useless Divertisements, Foolish Mirth, and Impertinent Recreations, with which Youth is especially Ensnared: (which have a tendency to corrupt the Mind,
and bewitch and steal away the Heart, and often prove of very Fatal Consequence.) And this when Youth and Opportunity conspir'd to gratifie her in a high Degree.
and bewitch and steal away the Heart, and often prove of very Fatal Consequence.) And this when Youth and Opportunity conspired to gratify her in a high Degree.
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she sometimes gave way, but when she did, she kept the Reins in her Hands, and would not be prevail'd with to exceed the bounds of Modesty and Sobriety.
she sometime gave Way, but when she did, she kept the Reins in her Hands, and would not be prevailed with to exceed the bounds of Modesty and Sobriety.
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If we consider her in her conjugal Relation, I had almost apply'd the words of the Wise Man, in the Close of that Chapter, which she so often made the Subject of her delightful Meditation, and daily Practice:
If we Consider her in her conjugal Relation, I had almost applied the words of the Wise Man, in the Close of that Chapter, which she so often made the Subject of her delightful Meditation, and daily Practice:
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Nay, she has been often heard to speak of it, as one of the greatest Blessings of her Life, that God in his wise and good Providence had so order'd it, that she should be a Clergy-man's Wife.
Nay, she has been often herd to speak of it, as one of the greatest Blessings of her Life, that God in his wise and good Providence had so ordered it, that she should be a Clergyman's Wife.
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and Gravity, and Sobriety, and Meekness, and Spiritual Ornaments, with which the Apostle requires the Wives of such, who Minister in that Sacred Office, should in a more particular manner Adorn themselves.
and Gravity, and Sobriety, and Meekness, and Spiritual Ornament, with which the Apostle requires the Wives of such, who Minister in that Sacred Office, should in a more particular manner Adorn themselves.
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If we take a view of her in her last lingring, tedious, and oftentimes painful Sickness, we have an illustrious example of the due Exercise of all those Graces and Vertues which are peculiar and proper to such a Condion,
If we take a view of her in her last lingering, tedious, and oftentimes painful Sickness, we have an illustrious Exampl of the due Exercise of all those Graces and Virtues which Are peculiar and proper to such a Condition,
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if it would have pleas'd God, to have entrusted her with the Education of her dear and hopeful Children, that she might have taken the same Pious Care of them, which her Relations and Friends had done of her:
if it would have pleased God, to have Entrusted her with the Education of her dear and hopeful Children, that she might have taken the same Pious Care of them, which her Relations and Friends had done of her:
It pleas'd him to release her out of the Troubles and Miseries of this World, the last Lord's Day, with great hopes of keeping an Everlasting Sabbath with Him in that Glory which he has prepar'd for all those who Love Him in Sincerity and Truth.
It pleased him to release her out of the Troubles and Misery's of this World, the last Lord's Day, with great hope's of keeping an Everlasting Sabbath with Him in that Glory which he has prepared for all those who Love Him in Sincerity and Truth.
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I have not been sollicitious of any Method, or used any Art to deceive, and am perswaded that nothing but meer Malice can accuse me of Insincerity or Flattery:
I have not been sollicitious of any Method, or used any Art to deceive, and am persuaded that nothing but mere Malice can accuse me of Insincerity or Flattery:
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and had as few defects and imperfections as any of her Sex, and must be reckon'd amongst the best and brightest Patterns of a Refin'd and Exalted Virtue.
and had as few defects and imperfections as any of her Sex, and must be reckoned among the best and Brightest Patterns of a Refined and Exalted Virtue.
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and is Blessed in a rest from her Labours, and that the happy Fruits, Effects, and Reward of her Works follow Her, and must comfort our selves with such Considerations,
and is Blessed in a rest from her Labours, and that the happy Fruits, Effects, and Reward of her Works follow Her, and must Comfort our selves with such Considerations,
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Above all, since in the establish'd Method of the Divine Wisdom and Goodness, there's an impossibility she should return to us again, let us strive so to order our Conversation, that when our appointed time comes, we may go to her,
Above all, since in the established Method of the Divine Wisdom and goodness, there's an impossibility she should return to us again, let us strive so to order our Conversation, that when our appointed time comes, we may go to her,
and all our Christian Friends, to the General Assembly of Saints, and Spirits of just Men made perfect, without any future possibility of ever parting with them again:
and all our Christian Friends, to the General Assembly of Saints, and Spirits of just Men made perfect, without any future possibility of ever parting with them again:
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and give me leave to say, that the best and kindest thing we can do to the Memory of our departed Friends is to Copy after them, to Transcribe their Piety and Goodness into our own Practice.
and give me leave to say, that the best and Kindest thing we can do to the Memory of our departed Friends is to Copy After them, to Transcribe their Piety and goodness into our own Practice.
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