A sermon preached at the funeral of that faithful servant of Christ, Robert Breton, D.D. Pastor of Deptford in the county of Kent, Febr. 20. 1671/2. By Richard Parr, D.D. of Camerwel in the county of Surrey.
A SERMON Preached at the Funeral of Doctor ROBERT BRETON, at Deptford, Febr. 20. 1671 / 2 Text. Matth. XXIV. 36. Blessed is that servant, whom his Lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
A SERMON Preached At the Funeral of Doctor ROBERT BRETON, At Deptford, February 20. 1671 / 2 Text. Matthew XXIV. 36. Blessed is that servant, whom his Lord when he comes shall find so doing.
OUR blessed Lord and Saviour, a little before his departure out of the World by the gate of Death, entertains his Disciples with a Sermon, long, full, and weighty;
OUR blessed Lord and Saviour, a little before his departure out of the World by the gate of Death, entertains his Disciples with a Sermon, long, full, and weighty;
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1. What should happen to that renowned City Jerusalem and dwellers therein, viz. That it should be layd in heaps, utterly destroyed, — and its Inhabitants scattered;
1. What should happen to that renowned city Jerusalem and dwellers therein, viz. That it should be laid in heaps, utterly destroyed, — and its Inhabitants scattered;
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There will be false Christs and false Prophets, making great shews, doing strange feats, deceiving very many, there will be Wars and there will be wickedness, Charity among men will be very rare,
There will be false Christ and false prophets, making great shows, doing strange feats, deceiving very many, there will be Wars and there will be wickedness, Charity among men will be very rare,
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And when he had told them of these things, which would infallibly come to pass, he warns them, charging them to be watchful, bidding them not to give heed or credit to delusions, nor be tamely betrayed into their sinful security, nor yield complyance either to false impostuers, or corrupt morals; but they should immoveably keep the Faith, and do their duty as Christ had given and commanded.
And when he had told them of these things, which would infallibly come to pass, he warns them, charging them to be watchful, bidding them not to give heed or credit to delusions, nor be tamely betrayed into their sinful security, nor yield compliance either to false impostuers, or corrupt morals; but they should immoveably keep the Faith, and do their duty as christ had given and commanded.
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And he is not careful to answer the curiosity of his Disciples, about the time, year, day, or hour these things should be thus finished; — this was not fit for them to know.
And he is not careful to answer the curiosity of his Disciples, about the time, year, day, or hour these things should be thus finished; — this was not fit for them to know.
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Yet still as to us, there are two Events of things and change of states which every one is concerned in, which will without peradventure come upon us most certain.
Yet still as to us, there Are two Events of things and change of states which every one is concerned in, which will without Peradventure come upon us most certain.
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and then see the Application he makes, vers. 11. Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness?
and then see the Application he makes, vers. 11. Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of Persons ought you to be in all holy Conversation and godliness?
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Therefore be ye also ready, for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man cometh, vers. 44. 2. The other Event infallible is the death and dissolution of every Man living, this is determined, there is a Law which makes Death necessary, Heb. 9.27. 'Tis appointed for all men once to dye;
Therefore be you also ready, for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man comes, vers. 44. 2. The other Event infallible is the death and dissolution of every Man living, this is determined, there is a Law which makes Death necessary, Hebrew 9.27. It's appointed for all men once to die;
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and the universal slaughter death hath made by the appointment of God since the World began, makes it most evident; Psal. 89.49. What man is he that liveth and shall not see death? shall be deliver himself from the hand of the grave? Eccles. 8.8. no discharge in this.
and the universal slaughter death hath made by the appointment of God since the World began, makes it most evident; Psalm 89.49. What man is he that lives and shall not see death? shall be deliver himself from the hand of the grave? Eccles. 8.8. no discharge in this.
One dyeth in his non-age, another at full growth, one in his bed, another in the field; the wise and the fool, the King and the Subject, the Pastor and his Flock, &c. all must taste of Death, and be layn up in the grave.
One Dies in his nonage, Another At full growth, one in his Bed, Another in the field; the wise and the fool, the King and the Subject, the Pastor and his Flock, etc. all must taste of Death, and be lain up in the grave.
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and of the end of every particular Mans being in this World, is this, That every man while he hath the space, and the warning, should especially look after his great concernment, how he may be fit and prepared for such a change, such an encounter; that so Death may not spoil him for ever:
and of the end of every particular men being in this World, is this, That every man while he hath the Molle, and the warning, should especially look After his great concernment, how he may be fit and prepared for such a change, such an encounter; that so Death may not spoil him for ever:
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— So to order our conversation, and discharge our duty, and dispatch our work which our Lord hath given us to do, that so we may give up our accounts with joy, alwayes doing what faithful servants of our Lord and Master Christ should be doing, that may expect the blessing here promised to such who are faithful, and diligent, and constant in the work of the Lord, and finish your course so doing:
— So to order our Conversation, and discharge our duty, and dispatch our work which our Lord hath given us to do, that so we may give up our accounts with joy, always doing what faithful Servants of our Lord and Master christ should be doing, that may expect the blessing Here promised to such who Are faithful, and diligent, and constant in the work of the Lord, and finish your course so doing:
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Sirs, the Affair I would (at this time) invite you to, and engage you in, is the business and exercise of those Religious duties as our Lord and Master Christ hath appointed for us in this present life, in order to our eternal happiness in the other World, to which this Text gives a direction and an encouragement.
Sirs, the Affair I would (At this time) invite you to, and engage you in, is the business and exercise of those Religious duties as our Lord and Master christ hath appointed for us in this present life, in order to our Eternal happiness in the other World, to which this Text gives a direction and an encouragement.
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2. And then, how is the Blessedness designed for this servant, or these servants; — NONLATINALPHABET, which term is comprehensive, including all felicity. — This stock spreads it self into many branches, every one bearing fruit of its kind, to make the man compleatly happy; the favour of God, the riches of the Promises, the vision of God, the fulness of Joy. — The servant that is blessed of the Lord thus, shall be admitted into the joy of the Lord,
2. And then, how is the Blessedness designed for this servant, or these Servants; —, which term is comprehensive, including all felicity. — This stock spreads it self into many branches, every one bearing fruit of its kind, to make the man completely happy; the favour of God, the riches of the Promises, the vision of God, the fullness of Joy. — The servant that is blessed of the Lord thus, shall be admitted into the joy of the Lord,
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Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord, Matth. 25.21. There is such a connexion between the duties of Christianity performed aright and in obedience to our Lord, — and the blessings promised to such, that nothing can cut asunder or disjoyn them;
Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord, Matthew 25.21. There is such a connexion between the duties of Christianity performed aright and in Obedience to our Lord, — and the blessings promised to such, that nothing can Cut asunder or disjoin them;
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yea, there is such a blessing that waits upon the faithful, constant, diligent service of Christ, that 'tis reward enough in its performance to encourage any man to the service and employment.
yea, there is such a blessing that waits upon the faithful, constant, diligent service of christ, that it's reward enough in its performance to encourage any man to the service and employment.
And the Exhortation he gives to such of the believing Galatians, Gal. 6.9. for encouragement, is to this purpose also, Let us not be weary of well doing,
And the Exhortation he gives to such of the believing Galatians, Gal. 6.9. for encouragement, is to this purpose also, Let us not be weary of well doing,
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for in due season we shall reap if we faint not. And Rom. 2.7. To them, who by patient continuing in well doing, seek for glory, and honour, eternal life.
for in due season we shall reap if we faint not. And Rom. 2.7. To them, who by patient Continuing in well doing, seek for glory, and honour, Eternal life.
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The man who renounceth ungodliness and worldly lusts, and lives soberly, righteously and piously in this present World, may look for that blessed Hope, (i.
The man who Renounceth ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, and lives soberly, righteously and piously in this present World, may look for that blessed Hope, (i.
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Thus you see what assurance the Gospel gives, and how fully it confirms, by frequent repetitions, — That 'tis a blessed thing to do the will of God, to spend and end our days in so doing.
Thus you see what assurance the Gospel gives, and how Fully it confirms, by frequent repetitions, — That it's a blessed thing to do the will of God, to spend and end our days in so doing.
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yet 'twere enough to encourage any man of reason (that understood the nature of true honour and pleasure ) to become Religious, and to continue in that service. How can it but be esteemed a blessed thing, to be employed in the appointed affairs of the Lord of glory in his Court the Church, about such things which conduce to the attainment of the highest advancement any man is capable of, which the faithful servant may be sure of without disappointment.
yet 'twere enough to encourage any man of reason (that understood the nature of true honour and pleasure) to become Religious, and to continue in that service. How can it but be esteemed a blessed thing, to be employed in the appointed affairs of the Lord of glory in his Court the Church, about such things which conduce to the attainment of the highest advancement any man is capable of, which the faithful servant may be sure of without disappointment.
The happiness of Solomon 's servants was extoll'd by the Queen of Sheba, (with reference to them and their employments) Happy are thy men, happy those thy servants which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy wisdom.
The happiness of Solomon is Servants was extolled by the Queen of Sheba, (with Referente to them and their employments) Happy Are thy men, happy those thy Servants which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy Wisdom.
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— Yet this was but a trivial complement, in comparison of the servants of the King of glory who stand before him, (as every faithful, obedient servant of his doth) and employed by our Lord in service infinitely more gainful, more honourable, and more grateful. — And David, though a King himself, accounted it his greatest honour to be the servant of God, and admires the blessed state and happy condition of such who are so, Psal. 84.4.
— Yet this was but a trivial compliment, in comparison of the Servants of the King of glory who stand before him, (as every faithful, obedient servant of his does) and employed by our Lord in service infinitely more gainful, more honourable, and more grateful. — And David, though a King himself, accounted it his greatest honour to be the servant of God, and admires the blessed state and happy condition of such who Are so, Psalm 84.4.
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— and he gives the reason of it, v. 11. For the Lord God is a sun and a shield (i. e.) (Light and Defence:) The Lord will give grace and glory, and will with-hold no good thing from them that walk uprightly.
— and he gives the reason of it, v. 11. For the Lord God is a sun and a shield (i. e.) (Light and Defence:) The Lord will give grace and glory, and will withhold no good thing from them that walk uprightly.
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2. And then secondly, There is another Consideration, which will mightily encourage well doing; because in so doing, that servant lays a foundation for a spring of Comfort when he is drawing near his end; — when all those evanid Apocryphal Pleasures and Riches of the World are vanishing,
2. And then secondly, There is Another Consideration, which will mightily encourage well doing; Because in so doing, that servant lays a Foundation for a spring of Comfort when he is drawing near his end; — when all those evanid Apocryphal Pleasures and Riches of the World Are vanishing,
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and then nothing but the conscience of so doing will stand with me for my refreshment and my testimony. When shortly I must appear before my Lord to give up my account of the service I was employed in, — if I am able to say, I have made it my chiefest business and aim to please God,
and then nothing but the conscience of so doing will stand with me for my refreshment and my testimony. When shortly I must appear before my Lord to give up my account of the service I was employed in, — if I am able to say, I have made it my chiefest business and aim to please God,
and to do what he hath commanded and given me to do, without wilful neglects or unfaithfulness: How may such a ferious, sincere, holy, devout Soul look back with Comfort, and forward with Joy, in expectation of Acceptation with God his Lord and Saviour? — Methinks S. Paul speaks to this purpose, 2 Cor. 1.12. Our rejoycing is this, the testimony of our conscience;
and to do what he hath commanded and given me to do, without wilful neglects or unfaithfulness: How may such a serious, sincere, holy, devout Soul look back with Comfort, and forward with Joy, in expectation of Acceptation with God his Lord and Saviour? — Methinks S. Paul speaks to this purpose, 2 Cor. 1.12. Our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience;
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so doing, to his end, what a blessed state is he in when his Lord shall call him thence to enter into the joy of his Lord? What an happiness it is, that at the same instant he gives out his last breath, he is separated from all his trouble and temptations, and the same Death which puts a period to his life and labour, gives a quick passage to his rest and joy; his Faith ends in vision, his Hope in fruition, his Love removed to a fuller comprehension; his Labour to Rest, his Sorrow changed into Joy: the hire of a Servant into the inheritance of a Son, the service on Earth to the pay in Heaven.
so doing, to his end, what a blessed state is he in when his Lord shall call him thence to enter into the joy of his Lord? What an happiness it is, that At the same instant he gives out his last breath, he is separated from all his trouble and temptations, and the same Death which puts a Period to his life and labour, gives a quick passage to his rest and joy; his Faith ends in vision, his Hope in fruition, his Love removed to a fuller comprehension; his Labour to Rest, his Sorrow changed into Joy: the hire of a Servant into the inheritance of a Son, the service on Earth to the pay in Heaven.
to make Religion ones business, to follow Christ fully, to do his Commands chearfully, and to be found so doing to the end. — Death temporal, which way soever it comes,
to make Religion ones business, to follow christ Fully, to do his Commands cheerfully, and to be found so doing to the end. — Death temporal, which Way soever it comes,
The day of such a mans death is better than the day wherein he was born, for 'tis but a going off from trouble, where is little rest, to that rest where there is no trouble; 'tis but a ceasing from being with men and sin, to be with Christ, Angels, and Saints in Heaven;
The day of such a men death is better than the day wherein he was born, for it's but a going off from trouble, where is little rest, to that rest where there is no trouble; it's but a ceasing from being with men and since, to be with christ, Angels, and Saints in Heaven;
Oh happy and blessed is that servant whom the Lord finds so doing! who gives him an inlett to immortal immixed Joyes, and eternal never expiring Felicities.
O happy and blessed is that servant whom the Lord finds so doing! who gives him an inlett to immortal immixed Joys, and Eternal never expiring Felicities.
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In the sight of the unwise they seemed to dye, and their departure is taken for misery, and their going from us to be utter destruction; but they are in peace, and their hope is full of immortality; for God proved them,
In the sighed of the unwise they seemed to die, and their departure is taken for misery, and their going from us to be utter destruction; but they Are in peace, and their hope is full of immortality; for God proved them,
I shall dispatch what I have further to speak of this matter, — when you shall receive I. Instruction, II. The Warning, III. The Invitation; which this whole affair affords for our serious Consideration. I. Instruction.
I shall dispatch what I have further to speak of this matter, — when you shall receive I. Instruction, II The Warning, III. The Invitation; which this Whole affair affords for our serious Consideration. I Instruction.
1. First of all, let every one know and take notice, That he is a Servant, that Christ is our Lord; he hath given us our Work to do, he expects we should be doing. The Work we have to do in reference to the Blessing promised is not Worldly, but Heavenly, the affairs of our Souls in order to Eternity, they must be done in their season, as the Lord hath appointed,
1. First of all, let every one know and take notice, That he is a Servant, that christ is our Lord; he hath given us our Work to do, he expects we should be doing. The Work we have to do in Referente to the Blessing promised is not Worldly, but Heavenly, the affairs of our Souls in order to Eternity, they must be done in their season, as the Lord hath appointed,
But if thy doings be good, thy dispositions right, thy intentions holy, thy Faith active, thy Repentance sincere, thy Piety great, thy Duties frequent, thy Lamp furnished, thy Light shining in Good works, thy chief and constant employment be Religion, in those instances where Religion is concern'd;
But if thy doings be good, thy dispositions right, thy intentions holy, thy Faith active, thy Repentance sincere, thy Piety great, thy Duties frequent, thy Lamp furnished, thy Light shining in Good works, thy chief and constant employment be Religion, in those instances where Religion is concerned;
Do not most men live as though they were priviledg'd persons, exempt from Duty and Service? and as if they were never to give account of their Talents and improvement of them?
Do not most men live as though they were privileged Persons, exempt from Duty and Service? and as if they were never to give account of their Talents and improvement of them?
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What abundance of industrious Labour do most men lay out themselves in about the affairs of this World? and take more pains to gratisie sensualities and beastly appetites to their undoing, so working out their own Damnation? than in doing the will of God, and working out their Salvation? But with what face can such Servants expect an Enge from their Lord, that either neglect the service,
What abundance of Industria Labour do most men lay out themselves in about the affairs of this World? and take more pains to gratify Sensualities and beastly appetites to their undoing, so working out their own Damnation? than in doing the will of God, and working out their Salvation? But with what face can such Servants expect an Enge from their Lord, that either neglect the service,
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or do things contrary to the Injunctions of their Lord? And how shall such be able to look our Master in the face at the evening of our Life, who have been loytering or ryoting all the day?
or do things contrary to the Injunctions of their Lord? And how shall such be able to look our Master in the face At the evening of our Life, who have been loitering or rioting all the day?
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lest Death should surprize us e're our work be done, or while we are trifling, speedily to set our selves to practise good things while every mans opportunity lasteth,
lest Death should surprise us ever our work be done, or while we Are trifling, speedily to Set our selves to practise good things while every men opportunity lasteth,
It may be very shortly our Lord may send for us by Death to meet him, the Lord is at hand, and the Books are opening wherein all our deeds are recorded, and 'tis but a very little time e're we must all appear at the Judgement seat of Christ, that every one may be judged, and receive according to that he hath done,
It may be very shortly our Lord may send for us by Death to meet him, the Lord is At hand, and the Books Are opening wherein all our Deeds Are recorded, and it's but a very little time ever we must all appear At the Judgement seat of christ, that every one may be judged, and receive according to that he hath done,
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— and then, happy the man only that shall be found well doing. Within a few dayes (perhaps hours) it will infallibly be every ones lot to exchange this Life for another, a better or a worse, as this our excellent Brother hath shewn us;
— and then, happy the man only that shall be found well doing. Within a few days (perhaps hours) it will infallibly be every ones lot to exchange this Life for Another, a better or a Worse, as this our excellent Brother hath shown us;
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that though it come in the day or in the night, slowly or swiftly, in our working or in our waiting we may be ready for it, that our change may be for the better, and not for the worse;
that though it come in the day or in the night, slowly or swiftly, in our working or in our waiting we may be ready for it, that our change may be for the better, and not for the Worse;
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— And let him for ever cast off the works of darkness, and cease from doing evil; let him give over sinning wilfully, and doing foolishly, and do no more such things;
— And let him for ever cast off the works of darkness, and cease from doing evil; let him give over sinning wilfully, and doing foolishly, and do no more such things;
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and with our strength, as we are counselled Ecclus. 9.10. That which thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might, for there is no work nor wisdom in the grave whither thou goest;
and with our strength, as we Are counseled Ecclus 9.10. That which thy hand finds to do, do it with thy might, for there is no work nor Wisdom in the grave whither thou goest;
To subdue our own evil dispositions, to mortifie our own corruptions, to Repent to amendment of life, to rectifie the disorders and irregularities of our Passions, and to be fruitful in Good works. 3. Thirdly, in respect of others;
To subdue our own evil dispositions, to mortify our own corruptions, to repent to amendment of life, to rectify the disorders and irregularities of our Passion, and to be fruitful in Good works. 3. Thirdly, in respect of Others;
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and perswading to Piety and a Religious conversation, by Precept and Example; and to their Bodies, by relieving them in their necessities, visiting them in their sickness, by delivering them (as we are able) out of bondage and oppressions, and praying to God for them in every condition.
and persuading to Piety and a Religious Conversation, by Precept and Exampl; and to their Bodies, by relieving them in their necessities, visiting them in their sickness, by delivering them (as we Are able) out of bondage and oppressions, and praying to God for them in every condition.
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And then how comfortably might Christians live in expectation of Christs speedy coming, and how happy might they be in their End with such preparation! and as Tertullian observed in the Primitive Christians, that they were expeditum morti genus, a people alwayes prepared for Death; so is every Holy man.
And then how comfortably might Christians live in expectation of Christ speedy coming, and how happy might they be in their End with such preparation! and as Tertullian observed in the Primitive Christians, that they were expeditum morti genus, a people always prepared for Death; so is every Holy man.
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Of which sort was this Excellent person deceased, this once shining Light now extinguished, who both as a Divine and a Christian, hath given ample Testimony and left a good Example; who faithfully served his Master, and was found so doing.
Of which sort was this Excellent person deceased, this once shining Light now extinguished, who both as a Divine and a Christian, hath given ample Testimony and left a good Exampl; who faithfully served his Master, and was found so doing.
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Concerning whom you may justly expect very Excellent things might be spoken, I may not therefore dismiss this great Convention in this House of great mourning without some Remarques about the subject of this Occasion;
Concerning whom you may justly expect very Excellent things might be spoken, I may not Therefore dismiss this great Convention in this House of great mourning without Some Remarks about the Subject of this Occasion;
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2. The University of Cambridge had the good luck to nurse him, to which he carried a prompt Wit and pregnant Parts, improved with what inferiour Schools could furnish him.
2. The university of Cambridge had the good luck to nurse him, to which he carried a prompt Wit and pregnant Parts, improved with what inferior Schools could furnish him.
and he laboured abundantly and instantly, not of force, but of Choice, he did it willingly, not so much by any other constraint as that of love to his Master Christ, and the Souls of men;
and he laboured abundantly and instantly, not of force, but of Choice, he did it willingly, not so much by any other constraint as that of love to his Master christ, and the Souls of men;
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and kept the Depositum as a faithful Steward, and wise Master-Builder, without wavering or shifting, a Workman he was that needed not be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.
and kept the Depositum as a faithful Steward, and wise Master-Builder, without wavering or shifting, a Workman he was that needed not be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.
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O how would he use the spiritual Sword of Truth! piercing to the quick (as need required) dividing soul and spirit, joynts and marrow; between Reason and Passion, the rational and the animal faculties;
Oh how would he use the spiritual Sword of Truth! piercing to the quick (as need required) dividing soul and Spirit, Joints and marrow; between Reason and Passion, the rational and the animal faculties;
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I have reason to hope that many of you can say, he was your spiritual Father, and happy instrument, under God, of your bringing in, and building up in Christ;
I have reason to hope that many of you can say, he was your spiritual Father, and happy Instrument, under God, of your bringing in, and building up in christ;
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I have sometime thought, that the People of this place could not be tempted to a Corinthian Schism, I am of Paul, I of Apollo, I of Cephas; — for what would men have?
I have sometime Thought, that the People of this place could not be tempted to a Corinthian Schism, I am of Paul, I of Apollo, I of Cephas; — for what would men have?
If perspicuity, plainness, and powerfulness? if solidity, profoundness, and piercingness? if Eloquence in apt and well ordered words? if variety (with congruity to the Apostolical Faith once delivered to the Saints? ) if frequency and constancy every Lords day?
If perspicuity, plainness, and powerfulness? if solidity, profoundness, and piercingness? if Eloquence in apt and well ordered words? if variety (with congruity to the Apostolical Faith once Delivered to the Saints?) if frequency and constancy every lords day?
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If any of these, or all these together might be motives, why then should men be tempted to seek others in other places? while all these might be had here,
If any of these, or all these together might be motives, why then should men be tempted to seek Others in other places? while all these might be had Here,
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and weathered it out, keeping a good Conscience, while others hid their heads, and fled, (leaving their Flocks to the power of Seduction ) for shame or for fear:
and weathered it out, keeping a good Conscience, while Others hid their Heads, and fled, (leaving their Flocks to the power of Seduction) for shame or for Fear:
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Well, he was for these things, as a Minister (let me speak a big word) A man of Renown, highly esteemed in City and Countrey, beloved of good men, one of the chief among the Clergy, so he was.
Well, he was for these things, as a Minister (let me speak a big word) A man of Renown, highly esteemed in city and Country, Beloved of good men, one of the chief among the Clergy, so he was.
Was he not a good man? was he not careful of you? was he not courteous and kind to you? was he not charitable and helpful? did he not seek your good, your peace, your safety in very many instances?
Was he not a good man? was he not careful of you? was he not courteous and kind to you? was he not charitable and helpful? did he not seek your good, your peace, your safety in very many instances?
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And it must not be forgotten, that his great abilities, frequent emergencies, excellent Charity, and a perfect good nature, were one great invitation of every bodies applications to him;
And it must not be forgotten, that his great abilities, frequent emergencies, excellent Charity, and a perfect good nature, were one great invitation of every bodies applications to him;
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And now, if a stranger should ask me, what Preferments this Worthy man had? I quickly reply, he had as much as perhaps he desired; he pickeer'd not Advancements,
And now, if a stranger should ask me, what Preferments this Worthy man had? I quickly reply, he had as much as perhaps he desired; he pickeered not Advancements,
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but was as ready to decline, as others are to pursue them. Deptford was his chief, this was his content, here he thought he had Work enough, and Love enough.
but was as ready to decline, as Others Are to pursue them. Deptford was his chief, this was his content, Here he Thought he had Work enough, and Love enough.
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He would often say no me of his Deptford, so contentedly, that made me think that this (and his full employment here) was his Darling, and he would not change it for a Chair of Ease & Honour; like that of S. Paul, My crown and rejoycing are ye in the Lord.
He would often say no me of his Deptford, so contentedly, that made me think that this (and his full employment Here) was his Darling, and he would not change it for a Chair of Ease & Honour; like that of S. Paul, My crown and rejoicing Are you in the Lord.
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I may say with the Prophet so far, that The righteous and merciful man is taken away, but I cannot say (of his departure ) that no man layeth it to heart, while I see and hear so many weeping and lamenting the loss of this Man.
I may say with the Prophet so Far, that The righteous and merciful man is taken away, but I cannot say (of his departure) that no man Layeth it to heart, while I see and hear so many weeping and lamenting the loss of this Man.
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And methinks 'tis with you as once with the Believers, recorded Acts 20. at S. Paul 's departure from them, They wept bitterly, sorrowing most of all, that they should see his face no more. Ah Sirs!
And methinks it's with you as once with the Believers, recorded Acts 20. At S. Paul is departure from them, They wept bitterly, sorrowing most of all, that they should see his face no more. Ah Sirs!
— Yet weep no more for him, he is happy; but for your selves, because the Church is deprived of so worthy a Son, and you of so good a Pastor, so good a Friend, so good a Man.
— Yet weep no more for him, he is happy; but for your selves, Because the Church is deprived of so worthy a Son, and you of so good a Pastor, so good a Friend, so good a Man.
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If you enquire of his Death, because it seemed to us to be somewhat hasty; 'tis true, he had but one great Paroxysm of an hour, which ended his Life, a sigh, a groan, and an expiration;
If you inquire of his Death, Because it seemed to us to be somewhat hasty; it's true, he had but one great Paroxysm of an hour, which ended his Life, a sighs, a groan, and an expiration;
perhaps a tedious Sickness may make a man more willing to dye, but not more fit, unless his former life hath been a virtuous, holy preparation both for a bed of Sickness and the gate of Death.
perhaps a tedious Sickness may make a man more willing to die, but not more fit, unless his former life hath been a virtuous, holy preparation both for a Bed of Sickness and the gate of Death.
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let it come by day or by night, abroad or at home, if a mans habitual frame, intentions and designs be just, holy, heavenly, good, this man dyes well enough:
let it come by day or by night, abroad or At home, if a men habitual frame, intentions and designs be just, holy, heavenly, good, this man dies well enough:
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Surely if a good mans Translation be from perfect health and strength, he hath no wrong done him, a pang of an hour that begins and ends his pain, is rather a mark of favour than displeasure.
Surely if a good men translation be from perfect health and strength, he hath no wrong done him, a pang of an hour that begins and ends his pain, is rather a mark of favour than displeasure.
This Servant of Christ was all that day he dyed (as he was many dayes in the like) fasting and praying, and preparing for Preaching the next day, and the next to that;
This Servant of christ was all that day he died (as he was many days in the like) fasting and praying, and preparing for Preaching the next day, and the next to that;
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and gave them such directions (as they were capable of) charging them to serve God, and be pious, to be obedient to their Mother, &c. saying withal, It may be I may see you no more after this,
and gave them such directions (as they were capable of) charging them to serve God, and be pious, to be obedient to their Mother, etc. saying withal, It may be I may see you no more After this,
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and I am perswaded, and I think all good people are so too, That the day of this mans death was better than that wherein he was born, and his Change happy, and of infinite advantage to him,
and I am persuaded, and I think all good people Are so too, That the day of this men death was better than that wherein he was born, and his Change happy, and of infinite advantage to him,
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Stand fast in the Faith he taught you, waver not, shift it not; Remember his pious and heavenly Exhortations and Counsels, and reduce them to Practice; for that,
Stand fast in the Faith he taught you, waver not, shift it not; remember his pious and heavenly Exhortations and Counsels, and reduce them to Practice; for that,
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