A sermon preached at the funeral of the Reverend Doctor Ambrose Atfield, late minister of St. Leonard Shoreditch, preached in the said parish church, March 19, 1683/4 by Richard Pearson ...
1 THES. 4. 13. But I would not have you be ignorant, Brethren, concerning them that are asleep, that you sorrow not even as others, that have no Hope.
1 THESE. 4. 13. But I would not have you be ignorant, Brothers, Concerning them that Are asleep, that you sorrow not even as Others, that have no Hope.
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I Shall at present, without enquiring into the more particular dependence or occasion of these Words, consider them only as a general Caution or Direction for Christians,
I Shall At present, without inquiring into the more particular dependence or occasion of these Words, Consider them only as a general Caution or Direction for Christians,
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Lastly, That in order to the exercise of such a lively Hope, as may enable men to moderate their Grief, it is very necessary that Ministers of the Gospel should, according to the Apostles Example here, endeavour to correct in men all mistakes, concerning the State of the Dead, and take care that they be well acquainted with,
Lastly, That in order to the exercise of such a lively Hope, as may enable men to moderate their Grief, it is very necessary that Ministers of the Gospel should, according to the Apostles Exampl Here, endeavour to correct in men all mistakes, Concerning the State of the Dead, and take care that they be well acquainted with,
If we look into the Practice and Examples of the best Saints of God under the Old Testament, we shall find them far enough from being strangers to this affection of Grief, upon such Occasions.
If we look into the Practice and Examples of the best Saints of God under the Old Testament, we shall find them Far enough from being Strangers to this affection of Grief, upon such Occasions.
But on the contrary, we read both of Abraham 's weeping and mourning for Sarah, Gen. 23. 2. and of Joseph 's doing the like for Jacob, Gen. 50. and of King David 's Lamentation over Saul and Jonathan, 2 Sam. 1. 17. and of the Prophet Jeremiah 's for King Josiah, 2 Chr. 35. 25. Nay, it was customary, among the Jews, to allow no less than seven days of mourning to private Persons for their Relations;
But on the contrary, we read both of Abraham is weeping and mourning for Sarah, Gen. 23. 2. and of Joseph is doing the like for Jacob, Gen. 50. and of King David is Lamentation over Saul and Johnathan, 2 Sam. 1. 17. and of the Prophet Jeremiah is for King Josiah, 2 Christ 35. 25. Nay, it was customary, among the jews, to allow no less than seven days of mourning to private Persons for their Relations;
that the Prophet seems to complain of the same, as no small fault, and to reprove people for not being sufficiently affected, upon such occasions, Is. 57. 1. The Righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart, But still,
that the Prophet seems to complain of the same, as no small fault, and to reprove people for not being sufficiently affected, upon such occasions, Is. 57. 1. The Righteous Perishes, and no man Layeth it to heart, But still,
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and several things then permitted, which under the Gospel (that must be acknowledged to introduce and oblige to a greater Perfection) are not now allowable,
and several things then permitted, which under the Gospel (that must be acknowledged to introduce and oblige to a greater Perfection) Are not now allowable,
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I answer, that besides there being no place in the New Testament, that can give any tolerable countenance to such an Opinion, in this particular, there is enough, methinks, to make us conclude quite otherwise, from the consideration of what is expressly recorded in Holy Writ, concerning our Saviour himself, whose Example in this (as in all other like cases) may abundantly determine and satisfie us, concerning the innocency and lawfulness of things for us.
I answer, that beside there being no place in the New Testament, that can give any tolerable countenance to such an Opinion, in this particular, there is enough, methinks, to make us conclude quite otherwise, from the consideration of what is expressly recorded in Holy Writ, Concerning our Saviour himself, whose Exampl in this (as in all other like cases) may abundantly determine and satisfy us, Concerning the innocency and lawfulness of things for us.
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and at other times when he meant to do the like, he thought fit to suppress the Extravagancies of the Mourners tears (as Luke 8. 52. and Luke 7. 13.) yet now he does so much assert and countenance the lawfulness and justice of their sorrow,
and At other times when he meant to do the like, he Thought fit to suppress the Extravagancies of the Mourners tears (as Lycia 8. 52. and Lycia 7. 13.) yet now he does so much assert and countenance the lawfulness and Justice of their sorrow,
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as to he himself a Companion to them in the same, and it is accordingly expressly recorded of him, John 11. 35. That Jesus wept. Nor is it sufficient to conceit (as some have done) that our Saviour's weeping here, was not at all, in respect of Lazarus, or that he might first shew himself true man by his compassion,
as to he himself a Companion to them in the same, and it is accordingly expressly recorded of him, John 11. 35. That jesus wept. Nor is it sufficient to conceit (as Some have done) that our Saviour's weeping Here, was not At all, in respect of Lazarus, or that he might First show himself true man by his compassion,
For suppose this assertion to be true (which is indeed highly improbable) yet had all grief for the death of Friends been unlawful for Christians, we may conclude that our Saviour would have taken care so to avoid all appearance of evil in himself,
For suppose this assertion to be true (which is indeed highly improbable) yet had all grief for the death of Friends been unlawful for Christians, we may conclude that our Saviour would have taken care so to avoid all appearance of evil in himself,
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what shall we think of another place, where all sorrow for the Dead, is so far from being reprehended, that they are expressly commended, by the Spirit of God, under the character of Devout men, Acts 8. 2. Who carried Stephen to his Burial, and made great Lamentation over him?
what shall we think of Another place, where all sorrow for the Dead, is so Far from being reprehended, that they Are expressly commended, by the Spirit of God, under the character of Devout men, Acts 8. 2. Who carried Stephen to his Burial, and made great Lamentation over him?
But to express some sorrow at the death of Friends, seems to be so natural, that generally all People of the World, have ever agreed, both in the practice and decency of the thing,
But to express Some sorrow At the death of Friends, seems to be so natural, that generally all People of the World, have ever agreed, both in the practice and decency of the thing,
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And as for that Nation, which was of old, the only one remarkable for expressing no kind of sorrow, upon this account, they were also no less remarkable for their giving no good reason, of their so different Practice.
And as for that nation, which was of old, the only one remarkable for expressing no kind of sorrow, upon this account, they were also no less remarkable for their giving no good reason, of their so different Practice.
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The Stoick Philosophers also loved to vapour and amuze others with their impracticable Doctrines, whilst all the Perfection they could arrive at themselves in that kind, was only to play the Hypocrites, by a little concealing, rather than truly conquering their Passions,
The Stoic Philosophers also loved to vapour and amuse Others with their impracticable Doctrines, while all the Perfection they could arrive At themselves in that kind, was only to play the Hypocrites, by a little concealing, rather than truly conquering their Passion,
Whereas that of Antoninus Pius the Emperor, was a sober saying, and such as shewed him to have well considered human Nature, who when young Antoninus, afterwards his Successor, was diswaded, by the Courtiers, from lamenting the death of the Person that had brought him up, Suffer him (says the Emperour) to be a man; for neither Philosophy,
Whereas that of Antoninus Pius the Emperor, was a Sobrium saying, and such as showed him to have well considered human Nature, who when young Antoninus, afterwards his Successor, was dissuaded, by the Courtiers, from lamenting the death of the Person that had brought him up, Suffer him (Says the Emperor) to be a man; for neither Philosophy,
and keep them within the compass of Sobriety and Moderation, so that indeed it seems impossible that a man should continue wholly unaffected with the death of a near Relation,
and keep them within the compass of Sobriety and Moderation, so that indeed it seems impossible that a man should continue wholly unaffected with the death of a near Relation,
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A moderately Warm Grief for a newly deceased Friend, helps Men to a more full Conviction of the Necessity and Wisdom, of neglecting to do no kind Offices to our Relations,
A moderately Warm Grief for a newly deceased Friend, helps Men to a more full Conviction of the Necessity and Wisdom, of neglecting to do no kind Offices to our Relations,
Thus even the covetous Aegyptians while their grief was kept fresh, by the dead Carkases of their Sons and Daughters and other Relations, that lay before them, they so little valued their choicest Treasure, that they readily parted with it,
Thus even the covetous egyptians while their grief was kept fresh, by the dead Carcases of their Sons and Daughters and other Relations, that lay before them, they so little valued their Choicest Treasure, that they readily parted with it,
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and lent all their richest Jewels to the Israelites. And indeed what kind of Men might we be, would we but endeavour to cherish always the like thoughts, which our Grief, upon such Occasions, does,
and lent all their Richest Jewels to the Israelites. And indeed what kind of Men might we be, would we but endeavour to cherish always the like thoughts, which our Grief, upon such Occasions, does,
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for a time, almost whether we will or no, put us upon? So great is the benefit of such kindly Sorrow, that the wise Solomon makes no Scruple to affirm, Eccles. 7. 3, 4. That the heart of the wise is in the House of Mourning,
for a time, almost whither we will or no, put us upon? So great is the benefit of such kindly Sorrow, that the wise Solomon makes no Scruple to affirm, Eccles. 7. 3, 4. That the heart of the wise is in the House of Mourning,
or Inconsistent with that Conformity of our Wills to his, which is attainable and required of us in this imperfect State, that indeed self-Resignation, does rather, from hence, take its rise and opportunity.
or Inconsistent with that Conformity of our Wills to his, which is attainable and required of us in this imperfect State, that indeed Self-resignation, does rather, from hence, take its rise and opportunity.
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I perceive that, by giving me this occasion, upon which it is natural for Flesh and Blood to be affected, God sees it best that I should be now sorrowful;
I perceive that, by giving me this occasion, upon which it is natural for Flesh and Blood to be affected, God sees it best that I should be now sorrowful;
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but fully approving in my Judgment, that choice which God has made for me, howsoever unpleasing it may be to my Sensitive Appetite and inferiour Faculties.
but Fully approving in my Judgement, that choice which God has made for me, howsoever unpleasing it may be to my Sensitive Appetite and inferior Faculties.
And therefore the Apostle here, does not say, That ye grieve not at all, but only, that ye grieve not immoderately, not as Heathen men used to do, not as others, who have no Hope.
And Therefore the Apostle Here, does not say, That you grieve not At all, but only, that you grieve not immoderately, not as Heathen men used to do, not as Others, who have no Hope.
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Nor were they contented only to be thus excessively Mad themselves, but that the Folly might be effectually carried on with greater Pomp and Solemnity, the Relations of the Dead used to hire others, who were always ready at hand, upon such Occasions,
Nor were they contented only to be thus excessively Mad themselves, but that the Folly might be effectually carried on with greater Pomp and Solemnity, the Relations of the Dead used to hire Others, who were always ready At hand, upon such Occasions,
as if they were fallen out with Heaven it self, and were resolved to revenge the loss of their Dead Friends, upon their Idols and supposed Gods, 'twas usual with them,
as if they were fallen out with Heaven it self, and were resolved to revenge the loss of their Dead Friends, upon their Idols and supposed God's, 'twas usual with them,
Nay (to speak the truth) even their more common Grief upon such Occasions, was usually exprest by and accompanied with such Ridiculous Follies, that some few of the wiser sort among themselves seem to have been ashamed of the same;
Nay (to speak the truth) even their more Common Grief upon such Occasions, was usually expressed by and accompanied with such Ridiculous Follies, that Some few of the Wiser sort among themselves seem to have been ashamed of the same;
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Of which Passage, because some even among us who should shew themselves Men and Christians, are apt enough to fall into the like Extravagancies, I shall therefore think it worth the while here, briefly to acquaint you with the Substance.
Of which Passage, Because Some even among us who should show themselves Men and Christians, Are apt enough to fallen into the like Extravagancies, I shall Therefore think it worth the while Here, briefly to acquaint you with the Substance.
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To all which, they who profess themselves Christians ought to be so far strangers, that (in the judgment of both Tertullian and St. Cyprian) they who can afford to indulge themselves in the like Excesses, are guilty of offering the highest scandal to others, do affront their own Principles,
To all which, they who profess themselves Christians ought to be so Far Strangers, that (in the judgement of both Tertullian and Saint Cyprian) they who can afford to indulge themselves in the like Excesses, Are guilty of offering the highest scandal to Others, do affront their own Principles,
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but rather inclining them to be more open, tender-hearted and extensive in Almsdeeds, and Acts of Beneficence, towards all those who need their Charity.
but rather inclining them to be more open, tender-hearted and extensive in Almsdeeds, and Acts of Beneficence, towards all those who need their Charity.
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But on the contrary, though he be duly sensible of the Affliction, and can thereupon experience in himself something of the common Weaknesses of Humane Nature;
But on the contrary, though he be duly sensible of the Affliction, and can thereupon experience in himself something of the Common Weaknesses of Humane Nature;
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yet he never allows his Passion to rise to such a hight, but that in his Mind and Judgment he can both approve of and rest heartily satisfyed with what Providence sees best should befall him;
yet he never allows his Passion to rise to such a hight, but that in his Mind and Judgement he can both approve of and rest heartily satisfied with what Providence sees best should befall him;
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since they wanted both the Compass of God's Word to stear themselves by, and the Advantage of that sure Anchor of Hope, with both which we Christians are so abundantly furnisht.
since they wanted both the Compass of God's Word to steer themselves by, and the Advantage of that sure Anchor of Hope, with both which we Christians Are so abundantly furnished.
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For bare natural Reason, especially whilest it was so clog'd and prejudiced, by the force of prevailing Custom, was too weak sufficiently to correct the Extravagancies of their Passions,
For bore natural Reason, especially whilst it was so clogged and prejudiced, by the force of prevailing Custom, was too weak sufficiently to correct the Extravagancies of their Passion,
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whilst living, were the very joy and comfort of their hearts, and had no sufficient Grounds to hinder them from more than suspecting, that they should never have an opportunity of enjoying them any more forever,
while living, were the very joy and Comfort of their hearts, and had no sufficient Grounds to hinder them from more than suspecting, that they should never have an opportunity of enjoying them any more forever,
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but that they were lost and utterly extinguished to all Eternity? what unsupportable Grief must needs be consequent under the disadvantage of such black and melancholick Apprehensions?
but that they were lost and utterly extinguished to all Eternity? what unsupportable Grief must needs be consequent under the disadvantage of such black and melancholic Apprehensions?
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We are assured that they are not perish't, but only gone before; that their Spirits are presently received into the hands of God their most faithful Creatour;
We Are assured that they Are not perished, but only gone before; that their Spirits Are presently received into the hands of God their most faithful Creator;
and that those Carcasses also which we now see laid in the Grave, and sown in Corruption, shall in due time be raised Spiritual Bodies and in Incorruption, every way fitted for such a Re-union with the Soul,
and that those Carcases also which we now see laid in the Grave, and sown in Corruption, shall in due time be raised Spiritual Bodies and in Incorruption, every Way fitted for such a Reunion with the Soul,
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yet how can we find in our hearts, even now, to be excessive? since we who survive may consider, that after a few more days dream't over, separate Friends shall meet again, to part no more forever;
yet how can we find in our hearts, even now, to be excessive? since we who survive may Consider, that After a few more days dreamt over, separate Friends shall meet again, to part no more forever;
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and, behaving ourselves as it becomes those who profess themselves Children of the Resurrection, breaking other into those Triumphant W•••• of St. P••• (which our Church also fitly Remind• 〈 … 〉 such Occasions) 1 Cor. 15. 55 O Dea•h, where is thy Sting, O Grave, where is thy Victory? Thanks be to God, who giveth us the Victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ, or in that of 1 Pet. 1. 3. Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant Mercy, hath begotten us again unto a lively Hope, by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the Dead.
and, behaving ourselves as it becomes those who profess themselves Children of the Resurrection, breaking other into those Triumphant W•••• of Saint P••• (which our Church also fitly Remind• 〈 … 〉 such Occasions) 1 Cor. 15. 55 Oh Dea•h, where is thy Sting, Oh Grave, where is thy Victory? Thanks be to God, who gives us the Victory, through our Lord jesus christ, or in that of 1 Pet. 1. 3. Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord jesus christ, which according to his abundant Mercy, hath begotten us again unto a lively Hope, by the Resurrection of jesus christ from the Dead.
And now, having done with my Text, I shall only say something, with a more Particular Regard to that sad and Afficting Providence, which has, at present, brought us here together, to perform that last Office for our dear and Reverend Friend.
And now, having done with my Text, I shall only say something, with a more Particular Regard to that sad and Afficting Providence, which has, At present, brought us Here together, to perform that last Office for our dear and Reverend Friend.
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For indeed, how can it be expected, that he, who was so dear and singularly useful, in all his several Relations and Capacities, both Private and Publick;
For indeed, how can it be expected, that he, who was so dear and singularly useful, in all his several Relations and Capacities, both Private and Public;
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Could he at all, need it, or had I any Talent at giving Characters, I might certainly have a safe and fruitful Opportunity to exercise the same, at present:
Could he At all, need it, or had I any Talon At giving Characters, I might Certainly have a safe and fruitful Opportunity to exercise the same, At present:
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But yet, as it would be more easie, so 'tis withal less necessary, to be large in the Commendations of such a Person, whom every Body else also has been so ready to value and commend, that, perhaps, scarce any other Honest Regular Clergy-man of his Time in England, ever came nearer,
But yet, as it would be more easy, so it's withal less necessary, to be large in the Commendations of such a Person, whom every Body Else also has been so ready to valve and commend, that, perhaps, scarce any other Honest Regular Clergyman of his Time in England, ever Come nearer,
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but, out of meer shame, or dispair of gaining Credit, forbear saying that, which it cannot be so blind as not to be sensible, would serve to no other purpose,
but, out of mere shame, or despair of gaining Credit, forbear saying that, which it cannot be so blind as not to be sensible, would serve to no other purpose,
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The only Instance of any thing like an ill Reflection that I could ever hear so much as Attempted to be cast upon him (and which, to do right to his Memory, I think it not inconvenient, at this time, to take notice of) was such a thing,
The only Instance of any thing like an ill Reflection that I could ever hear so much as Attempted to be cast upon him (and which, to do right to his Memory, I think it not inconvenient, At this time, to take notice of) was such a thing,
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than this, That he did not put up any thing of the Money, but constantly gave away the whole Forty Pound per Annum towards the uses of a generous Charity. And he afterwards as readily desisted from that Employment,
than this, That he did not put up any thing of the Money, but constantly gave away the Whole Forty Pound per Annum towards the uses of a generous Charity. And he afterwards as readily desisted from that Employment,
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as soon as he understood, that Authority thought it not so convenient, in some respects, that it should be, at that Time and Place, any longer continued.
as soon as he understood, that authority Thought it not so convenient, in Some respects, that it should be, At that Time and Place, any longer continued.
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how ready he was both to give, and forgive, so much commonly every Year, as amounted to no inconsiderable Sum. To say nothing of how Chearfully he, at all times, bestowed his Charitable Pains among the Poorer sort, not only freely forgiving them his Dues,
how ready he was both to give, and forgive, so much commonly every Year, as amounted to no inconsiderable Sum. To say nothing of how Cheerfully he, At all times, bestowed his Charitable Pains among the Poorer sort, not only freely forgiving them his Dues,
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Which yet that it may not, in any one, exceed the due Bounds of a Christian Moderation in these Cases, we are therefore also to consider, that the same things which make us so sensible of our own loss, are turned to his unspeakable Gain and endless Happiness;
Which yet that it may not, in any one, exceed the due Bounds of a Christian Moderation in these Cases, we Are Therefore also to Consider, that the same things which make us so sensible of our own loss, Are turned to his unspeakable Gain and endless Happiness;
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Thus, unless we be willing too much to indulge our selves in a fond kind of self-love, rather than to shew a discreet Love towards him, such good Hope as this, must needs be of it self sufficient, to mix such Substantial Comfort with our Sorrow,
Thus, unless we be willing too much to indulge our selves in a found kind of Self-love, rather than to show a discreet Love towards him, such good Hope as this, must needs be of it self sufficient, to mix such Substantial Comfort with our Sorrow,
In order to which end of moderating our Grief, though it may seem Impertinent, after this main Foundation of Comfort, to add any thing else, to the same purpose;
In order to which end of moderating our Grief, though it may seem Impertinent, After this main Foundation of Comfort, to add any thing Else, to the same purpose;
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in which, indeed, he has left us all, who were well acquainted with him (if we do but take care, not to deprive our selves of it, by want of endeavour to imitate) a very rare and most valuable Legacy.
in which, indeed, he has left us all, who were well acquainted with him (if we do but take care, not to deprive our selves of it, by want of endeavour to imitate) a very rare and most valuable Legacy.
and so admirably fortifyed against all the usual Cross Occurrences of Humane Life, that, as I much question whether any one can say, that ever he observed him Transported with the Passion of Anger,
and so admirably fortified against all the usual Cross Occurrences of Humane Life, that, as I much question whither any one can say, that ever he observed him Transported with the Passion of Anger,
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He had learnt to bear the Death of other Friends, with such wonderful Patience, and would so Familiarly and Reconciledly talk of his own, that I am bound to be a grateful Acknowledger, of how excellent Influence his very Conversation was, towards the Satisfaction and Composing the Minds of others, in the like Cases.
He had learned to bear the Death of other Friends, with such wondered Patience, and would so Familiarly and Reconciledly talk of his own, that I am bound to be a grateful Acknowledger, of how excellent Influence his very Conversation was, towards the Satisfaction and Composing the Minds of Others, in the like Cases.
and when at last he perceived his Time drawing near, took his last Farewell of his Relations, with most Pious Exhortations to them, and useful Counsels;
and when At last he perceived his Time drawing near, took his last Farewell of his Relations, with most Pious Exhortations to them, and useful Counsels;
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And methinks, at least, (if Grief will admit of Teaching) the most Calm and Manly sort of Sorrow, should best befit the Funerals of Dr. Atfield. Nor will it become us now, (if we rightly value his Memory or Example) to sorrow as others, who have no Hope;
And methinks, At least, (if Grief will admit of Teaching) the most Cam and Manly sort of Sorrow, should best befit the Funerals of Dr. Atfield. Nor will it become us now, (if we rightly valve his Memory or Exampl) to sorrow as Others, who have no Hope;
And so when we our selves come also (as he has already done) to put off these Earthly Tabernacles we may Joyfully meet him again, to part no more for ever;
And so when we our selves come also (as he has already done) to put off these Earthly Tabernacles we may Joyfully meet him again, to part no more for ever;
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but all these former things being passed away, there shall succeed a new Scene, of Joys unspeakable, and Life and Happiness Everlasting. To which, &c. FINIS.
but all these former things being passed away, there shall succeed a new Scene, of Joys unspeakable, and Life and Happiness Everlasting. To which, etc. FINIS.
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