A sermon preach'd at the funeral of Sir Alan Broderick, Kt. who dyed at Wandsworth in the county of Surrey, on Thursday, November 25th, and was interr'd there on Friday, Decemb. 3d., 1680 / by Nathanael Resbury ... .
WHether (as some Interpreters have conjectur'd) it was a peevish and unwarrantable exception that Solomon made, against the vain and worthless state of humane life,
Whither (as Some Interpreters have conjectured) it was a peevish and unwarrantable exception that Solomon made, against the vain and worthless state of humane life,
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or whether it was a sober and instructive remark he design'd, from the observation he had taken of the common and undistinguish'd fate both of the fool, and wise man; yet is it so certain and undeniable a truth, that (in part) it might proclaim a vanity upon all the highest perfections of Humane Nature (consider'd only in this present state of life) what he telleth us, Eccl. 2.16. There is no remembrance of the wise, more than of the fool for ever, seeing that which now is, in the days to come shall be forgotten:
or whither it was a Sobrium and instructive remark he designed, from the observation he had taken of the Common and undistinguished fate both of the fool, and wise man; yet is it so certain and undeniable a truth, that (in part) it might proclaim a vanity upon all the highest perfections of Humane Nature (considered only in this present state of life) what he Telleth us, Ecclesiastes 2.16. There is no remembrance of the wise, more than of the fool for ever, seeing that which now is, in the days to come shall be forgotten:
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He had observ'd that after all the embellishments of Nature, or Art, when any one person by the most industrious improvement of his Native advantages had been labour'd into a wonder of his Age,
He had observed that After all the embellishments of Nature, or Art, when any one person by the most Industria improvement of his Native advantages had been laboured into a wonder of his Age,
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as to all the real accomplishments of wisdom and knowledge; yet the ungentle hand of Death can by one stroke wipe out the well-drawn Scheme like the Sponge upon the Slate,
as to all the real accomplishments of Wisdom and knowledge; yet the ungentle hand of Death can by one stroke wipe out the well-drawn Scheme like the Sponge upon the Slate,
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when the Man by a long, and happy enquiry into all the desirable secrecies of Knowledge hath made so choice and useful a collection of thought, that he becomes as well the delight, as the Oracle of Mankind;
when the Man by a long, and happy enquiry into all the desirable secrecies of Knowledge hath made so choice and useful a collection of Thought, that he becomes as well the delight, as the Oracle of Mankind;
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We may make the same observation, if we take this wise man and this fool under the notion wherein Solomon, and other parts of the Holy Scriptures have often represented them, viz. the good and vertuous, or the vitious and profligate man;
We may make the same observation, if we take this wise man and this fool under the notion wherein Solomon, and other parts of the Holy Scriptures have often represented them, viz. the good and virtuous, or the vicious and profligate man;
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An instance whereof even in this two-fold notion of Wisdom we have at this present before us whiles we are doing our last office to this Great, this Good man, whose cultivation in all the acquirements and ornaments of Nature may give us Solomon 's resentment, alas!
an instance whereof even in this twofold notion of Wisdom we have At this present before us while we Are doing our last office to this Great, this Good man, whose cultivation in all the acquirements and Ornament of Nature may give us Solomon is resentment, alas!
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and the exemplary lustres of whose Religion and vertue (the only real and valuable Wisdom indeed) may justly awaken in us the complaint our Prophet makes in the words of my Text, The Righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart,
and the exemplary lustres of whose Religion and virtue (the only real and valuable Wisdom indeed) may justly awaken in us the complaint our Prophet makes in the words of my Text, The Righteous Perishes, and no man Layeth it to heart,
as it was of present mischief and disadvantage to those that surviv'd them, so did it seem an omen and presage of a calamitous Age, from the miseries of which, it had pleas'd the Divine Providence, to draw off those that had been peculiarly endear'd to him.
as it was of present mischief and disadvantage to those that survived them, so did it seem an omen and presage of a calamitous Age, from the misery's of which, it had pleased the Divine Providence, to draw off those that had been peculiarly endeared to him.
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1. The Nations loss and deprivement of some excellent Person or Persons, whose excellency, and consequently the greatness of their loss, is intimated in a double character which may comprehend their Devotion and Piety toward God,
1. The nations loss and deprivement of Some excellent Person or Persons, whose excellency, and consequently the greatness of their loss, is intimated in a double character which may comprehend their Devotion and Piety towards God,
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they neither apprehend the present inconveniencies and mischiefs of such a loss, nor think at all how ill and portentous an aspect the Death of such Men may have to future calamities.
they neither apprehend the present inconveniences and mischiefs of such a loss, nor think At all how ill and portentous an aspect the Death of such Men may have to future calamities.
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yet none will consider the impendent evils they might reasonably upon that occasion expect; they do not think that the Righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
yet none will Consider the impendent evils they might reasonably upon that occasion expect; they do not think that the Righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
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1. That the Death of Good men, where it is precipitated, and hath not in it the unavoidable reasons of Nature and old Age, may be justly accounted a severe and deplorable infliction of Providence;
1. That the Death of Good men, where it is precipitated, and hath not in it the unavoidable Reasons of Nature and old Age, may be justly accounted a severe and deplorable infliction of Providence;
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This might be argued from manifold advantages of such Mens abode and continuance amongst us: Partly what might result from the influence of their good examples;
This might be argued from manifold advantages of such Men's Abided and Continuance among us: Partly what might result from the influence of their good Examples;
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the minds of Men being indeed more easily shap'd and modell'd into a conformity of goodness by Example than by Precept: and Religion deriving its visible encouragement and countenance from the exemplary lives of such Men, it takes off that vicious modesty and shieness that some have of being singular,
the minds of Men being indeed more Easily shaped and modeled into a conformity of Goodness by Exampl than by Precept: and Religion deriving its visible encouragement and countenance from the exemplary lives of such Men, it Takes off that vicious modesty and shyness that Some have of being singular,
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It is an expression it pleases God himself to use by his Prophet Ezekiel, that when the Nation of the Jewes had made themselves so deeply obnoxious to God, that he found himself immediately provok'd to ruine them;
It is an expression it Pleases God himself to use by his Prophet Ezekielem, that when the nation of the Jews had made themselves so deeply obnoxious to God, that he found himself immediately provoked to ruin them;
And thus we find Moses actually prevalent by his intercession, so as to divert the stroke when it had almost fallen upon the provoking Israelites to their utmost destruction, Exod. 32. à 9. ad 15. Lastly, the advantage of Good men's continuance amongst us might be argu'd from their active and effectual usefulness in the whole course and tenor of their lives, the zeal and gravity of their instructions may help to correct and institute the manners of some, the sobriety and justice of their actions to rebuke and convince others:
And thus we find Moses actually prevalent by his Intercession, so as to divert the stroke when it had almost fallen upon the provoking Israelites to their utmost destruction, Exod 32. à 9. and 15. Lastly, the advantage of Good men's Continuance among us might be argued from their active and effectual usefulness in the Whole course and tenor of their lives, the zeal and gravity of their instructions may help to correct and institute the manners of Some, the sobriety and Justice of their actions to rebuke and convince Others:
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in a word, their mercifulness and charity (for it is the property of such, to go about doing good ) may disperse it self to the feeding of the hungry, the clothing the naked, protecting the oppressed,
in a word, their mercifulness and charity (for it is the property of such, to go about doing good) may disperse it self to the feeding of the hungry, the clothing the naked, protecting the oppressed,
and relieving the universal want and indigency of the neighbourhood. But for these things; I must satisfie my self only with a transient hint and glance at them.
and relieving the universal want and indigency of the neighbourhood. But for these things; I must satisfy my self only with a Transient hint and glance At them.
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2. It might be further remark'd, how portentous and presaging a thing it is, and points toward a Deluge and inundation of miseries upon that place, where Good men are frequently, or immaturely call'd off.
2. It might be further remarked, how portentous and presaging a thing it is, and points towards a Deluge and inundation of misery's upon that place, where Good men Are frequently, or immaturely called off.
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It is a sign (according to what is intimated in the Text) that Providence through the foresight it hath of the approaching storm secures a shelter beforehand for the fondlings of his care and indulgence;
It is a Signen (according to what is intimated in the Text) that Providence through the foresight it hath of the approaching storm secures a shelter beforehand for the foundlings of his care and indulgence;
that he is not willing (according to what Abraham once pleaded in Sodom 's behalf) to destroy the righteous with the wicked, and so is beforehand removing the obstacles and restraints of his vengeance that without the interposure of any moving and compassionable object, he might take his full blow. It is like Noah 's housing in the Ark before the old World could be drown'd:
that he is not willing (according to what Abraham once pleaded in Sodom is behalf) to destroy the righteous with the wicked, and so is beforehand removing the obstacles and restraints of his vengeance that without the interposure of any moving and compassionable Object, he might take his full blow. It is like Noah is housing in the Ark before the old World could be drowned:
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3. Lastly, As consequent to the foregoing observations I might reflect, how stupid and unreasonable a disregard it is to the chastisement and discipline of Providence, where while he thus deals, in removing the best and cull'd part of his Creation amongst us, we do with no resentment or concern bewail and deplore the misfortunes or ill boadings of so great a loss.
3. Lastly, As consequent to the foregoing observations I might reflect, how stupid and unreasonable a disregard it is to the chastisement and discipline of Providence, where while he thus deals, in removing the best and culled part of his Creation among us, we do with no resentment or concern bewail and deplore the misfortunes or ill Boadings of so great a loss.
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give me leave to lay some claim to a due and just thoughtfulness and concernment of mind amongst those of you who have liv'd within the reach of this Gentleman's diffusive goodness and usefulness.
give me leave to lay Some claim to a due and just thoughtfulness and concernment of mind among those of you who have lived within the reach of this Gentleman's diffusive Goodness and usefulness.
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It becomes the Christian, whatever the sullen Stoick might pretend to in some of the peculiar maxims of his ridiculous, impracticable, (I may add) inhumane Philosophy; It becomes (I say) the Christian sometimes to recount the weight and moment of these afflictive incidencies of life that grieve and disease him.
It becomes the Christian, whatever the sullen Stoic might pretend to in Some of the peculiar maxims of his ridiculous, impracticable, (I may add) inhumane Philosophy; It becomes (I say) the Christian sometime to recount the weight and moment of these afflictive Incidences of life that grieve and disease him.
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and insinuate the due reverence and awe you ought to entertain for the frowns and displeasure of him who governs the World, by insisting a little upon the nature and quality of our loss,
and insinuate the due Reverence and awe you ought to entertain for the frowns and displeasure of him who governs the World, by insisting a little upon the nature and quality of our loss,
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and giving you, as much as I am capable, the image and representation (though in a very rough and unskilful draught) of the Person whom we are now depriv'd of.
and giving you, as much as I am capable, the image and representation (though in a very rough and unskilful draught) of the Person whom we Are now deprived of.
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And here I am so very well assur'd beforehand against all danger of flattery (the subject it self having attain'd some degrees, which my mean and crippled thought and expression cannot reach) that whoever intimately knew him will be recollecting something still, which I ought not to have denied him the Glory of.
And Here I am so very well assured beforehand against all danger of flattery (the Subject it self having attained Some Degrees, which my mean and crippled Thought and expression cannot reach) that whoever intimately knew him will be recollecting something still, which I ought not to have denied him the Glory of.
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1. In the first place therefore I might be very well allow'd to begin with that usual head of Panegyrick where the subject could well bear it, viz. the Quality of his Birth and Extract,
1. In the First place Therefore I might be very well allowed to begin with that usual head of Panegyric where the Subject could well bear it, viz. the Quality of his Birth and Extract,
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and so give you his Lineage in a long Series of Worthy and Honorable Ancestry, who from time immemorial had liv'd in the Registry of Honour in the Northern parts, till his own Father, by the occasion of a Noble trust, viz. the Lieutenancy of the Tower of London, came to add warmth to our Southern clime,
and so give you his Lineage in a long Series of Worthy and Honourable Ancestry, who from time immemorial had lived in the Registry of Honour in the Northern parts, till his own Father, by the occasion of a Noble trust, viz. the Lieutenancy of the Tower of London, Come to add warmth to our Southern climb,
and bless'd this place not only with his own and his Religious Lady's presence and Vertues (whose Names and Memories are still fragrant in those odours of goodness wherein they had been so plentifully scented in life) but with a numerous and valuable Progeny, amongst whom was this Wonder both of Greatness and Goodness; Alas!
and blessed this place not only with his own and his Religious Lady's presence and Virtues (whose Names and Memories Are still fragrant in those odours of Goodness wherein they had been so plentifully scented in life) but with a numerous and valuable Progeny, among whom was this Wonder both of Greatness and goodness; Alas!
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this being a theme of boasting which he so much despis'd, that he could not dissemble it even in his last Will and Testament, wherein he hath made express provision that his Herse should by no means be garnish'd with the usual Ornaments of a Family,
this being a theme of boasting which he so much despised, that he could not dissemble it even in his last Will and Testament, wherein he hath made express provision that his Hearse should by no means be garnished with the usual Ornament of a Family,
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Perhaps having that opinion of vulgar admiration and gazing, with the Moralist, that it so little adds to the value of him whom in such trifles they admire, that it is a symptom of madness in the wonderer:
Perhaps having that opinion of Vulgar admiration and gazing, with the Moralist, that it so little adds to the valve of him whom in such trifles they admire, that it is a Symptom of madness in the wonderer:
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NONLATINALPHABET; Who are those you would be admired by? are they not such whom you were wont to call madmen? and will you be ambitious of the opinion of a madman?
; Who Are those you would be admired by? Are they not such whom you were wont to call madmen? and will you be ambitious of the opinion of a madman?
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But for me to endeavour a commendation here, would be almost as ridiculous, as for the Pigmee to pretend to an history of the Gyants, reckoning he had told you of Prodigies of stature,
But for me to endeavour a commendation Here, would be almost as ridiculous, as for the Pygmy to pretend to an history of the Giants, reckoning he had told you of Prodigies of stature,
I must profess my self in an Orb so many Regions below what this Great man was fixt in, that it might have been as reasonable for himself when alive, to have pretended to add lustre to the Angels in describing their perfections,
I must profess my self in an Orb so many Regions below what this Great man was fixed in, that it might have been as reasonable for himself when alive, to have pretended to add lustre to the Angels in describing their perfections,
yet cannot exhibite many beyond this Gentleman in whom there was so happy a conjuncture of quickness and sharpness of Wit, with maturity and strength of Understanding; comprehensiveness and tenaciousness of Memory, with choice and discretion of Judgment, that is not usual, I may say, hardly repeated in any one instance again.
yet cannot exhibit many beyond this Gentleman in whom there was so happy a conjuncture of quickness and sharpness of Wit, with maturity and strength of Understanding; comprehensiveness and tenaciousness of Memory, with choice and discretion of Judgement, that is not usual, I may say, hardly repeated in any one instance again.
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and the Judgment so well skill'd and faithful that it would never cumber that great Repository with a trifle or counterfeit. He had so clear and distinct a sense of things, that,
and the Judgement so well skilled and faithful that it would never cumber that great Repository with a trifle or counterfeit. He had so clear and distinct a sense of things, that,
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though he had travell'd all the Regions of Learning, yet had never bewilder'd himself, and though he had amast a treasure of very heterogeneous materials,
though he had traveled all the Regions of Learning, yet had never bewildered himself, and though he had amast a treasure of very heterogeneous materials,
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yet were they all so orderly and methodically dispos'd, that he could fetch from every proper Cell what might be most delightsome or most useful in all the varieties of Conversation he maintain'd;
yet were they all so orderly and methodically disposed, that he could fetch from every proper Cell what might be most delightsome or most useful in all the varieties of Conversation he maintained;
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and as he had been a mighty devourer of Books, so his very disgorgings (if I may use the word) had generally more relish than the first cookery: because his judgment had pick'd out and thrown away all the needless and superfluous mixtures before he would deign a repetition:
and as he had been a mighty devourer of Books, so his very disgorgings (if I may use the word) had generally more relish than the First cookery: Because his judgement had picked out and thrown away all the needless and superfluous mixtures before he would deign a repetition:
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that to Me, his censure either of Books or Men (which yet had always its candid leaning and byass) seem'd a very just cynosure and steerage in my choice or neglect of them.
that to Me, his censure either of Books or Men (which yet had always its candid leaning and bias) seemed a very just cynosure and steerage in my choice or neglect of them.
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In Philosophy, there was no old or new hypothesis, but he had so well digested (so far at least as became the Majesty of so great a Mind to condescend to the little sports of conjecture) that he could with all easiness either explain or redargue it.
In Philosophy, there was no old or new hypothesis, but he had so well digested (so Far At least as became the Majesty of so great a Mind to condescend to the little sports of conjecture) that he could with all easiness either explain or redargue it.
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In Poetry he had so choice a collection in memory, and so lucky an art in using it for the cheer of conversation, that both the ancient and modern Poets liv'd in him,
In Poetry he had so choice a collection in memory, and so lucky an art in using it for the cheer of Conversation, that both the ancient and modern Poets lived in him,
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and when he had any just occasion to bring them into Company, he gave them a dress so decent and suitable, that their wit through all the changes of Ages and Humour did still,
and when he had any just occasion to bring them into Company, he gave them a dress so decent and suitable, that their wit through all the changes of Ages and Humour did still,
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In History, he was so universally accomplisht as to all its parts, especially Topographical and Chronological; that if any imputation can be upon his memory, it must be upon his modesty and reservedness in this particular, that he hath not made some essays in History (to which he might equally have pretended with any one Author extant) wherein he might have given Laws as to method,
In History, he was so universally accomplished as to all its parts, especially Topographical and Chronological; that if any imputation can be upon his memory, it must be upon his modesty and reservedness in this particular, that he hath not made Some essays in History (to which he might equally have pretended with any one Author extant) wherein he might have given Laws as to method,
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and could not but bewail the short and imperfect insight that Humane Nature it self was allow'd in this World, by which the best minds could not think the same things, nor hardly bear with each other in their differences; so, thanks be to God, I dare say, that for some considerable time before the close of his days he was a zealous and exemplary proficient in the practick part, and made it his business not only to think and talk these great things, but to live them too.
and could not but bewail the short and imperfect insight that Humane Nature it self was allowed in this World, by which the best minds could not think the same things, nor hardly bear with each other in their differences; so, thanks be to God, I Dare say, that for Some considerable time before the close of his days he was a zealous and exemplary proficient in the practic part, and made it his business not only to think and talk these great things, but to live them too.
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And I am glad I am now entred this best Scene of his life, that I can in the terms of my Text tell you that the Righteous and the Merciful man is taken from us;
And I am glad I am now entered this best Scene of his life, that I can in the terms of my Text tell you that the Righteous and the Merciful man is taken from us;
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And indeed, as to all that I have hitherto said, Himself (under the sense he had of greater things) was so slenderly opinionated in such lower accomplishments, (For he was (if in any thing) affected, in design'd and study'd unaffectedness ) that had not the best and Noble part of him taken flight beyond the disturbances of what happens in this Mortal state, it would find it self uneasie, that such contemn'd and neglected topicks of praise should be mention'd or insisted on, towards the establishing of his value amongst Men.
And indeed, as to all that I have hitherto said, Himself (under the sense he had of greater things) was so slenderly opinionated in such lower accomplishments, (For he was (if in any thing) affected, in designed and studied unaffectedness) that had not the best and Noble part of him taken flight beyond the disturbances of what happens in this Mortal state, it would find it self uneasy, that such contemned and neglected topics of praise should be mentioned or insisted on, towards the establishing of his valve among Men.
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which he took care to leave upon Record in his last Will and Testament. And indeed it is no nice or impertinent fineness in this calumniating Age to leave some undeniable Memorial of what Faith we dye in,
which he took care to leave upon Record in his last Will and Testament. And indeed it is no Nicaenae or impertinent fineness in this calumniating Age to leave Some undeniable Memorial of what Faith we die in,
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because there is a factious party on the one hand, who are too apt to brand all actions not done in direct and zealous favour to them, with the odious and reproachful name of Popery; and there is a Jesuitical trick on the other hand, to enroll the flower of Wit,
Because there is a factious party on the one hand, who Are too apt to brand all actions not done in Direct and zealous favour to them, with the odious and reproachful name of Popery; and there is a Jesuitical trick on the other hand, to enrol the flower of Wit,
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or when strangers to them, inspect the number and weight of such Names, they may be intic'd or frighted into a closure with that party which hath so plausible an appearance,
or when Strangers to them, inspect the number and weight of such Names, they may be enticed or frighted into a closure with that party which hath so plausible an appearance,
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I have heard him upon occasion declare so great an abhorrence and detestation of the Popish Religion, that he hath profest he could bear the imputation of being Mahumetan or Atheist rather than a Romanist;
I have herd him upon occasion declare so great an abhorrence and detestation of the Popish Religion, that he hath professed he could bear the imputation of being Mahumetan or Atheist rather than a Romanist;
that is, he would not be accounted so much a fool as to espouse principles so foppish so easily baffled by the very infancy of Reason, so destructive of common sence, &c. But,
that is, he would not be accounted so much a fool as to espouse principles so foppish so Easily baffled by the very infancy of Reason, so destructive of Common sense, etc. But,
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He could not but believe that he had hands and eyes, he could both feel and see, and therefore would not take a Wafer for his Redeemer: nor could he imagine the God he ought to worship had such a relish to bloud, that he delighted to have his Worship introduc'd or secur'd by Rebellion or Murder, by open Wars,
He could not but believe that he had hands and eyes, he could both feel and see, and Therefore would not take a Wafer for his Redeemer: nor could he imagine the God he ought to worship had such a relish to blood, that he delighted to have his Worship introduced or secured by Rebellion or Murder, by open Wars,
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for want of the reasonableness or gentleness and good nature of Religion, for he found and lov'd and practis'd it in ours. And indeed so steddy and devoted a Member was he to this Church. that in the publick figure he once made in the World, he did most sensible services to its interest, which some nearliest concern'd can never forget;
for want of the reasonableness or gentleness and good nature of Religion, for he found and loved and practised it in ours. And indeed so steady and devoted a Member was he to this Church. that in the public figure he once made in the World, he did most sensible services to its Interest, which Some nearliest concerned can never forget;
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and that so distant from all selfishness, that he could not without some indignation reject a mighty thanksigiving-offering, which the gratitude of some had prompted them to make to him:
and that so distant from all selfishness, that he could not without Some Indignation reject a mighty thanksigiving-offering, which the gratitude of Some had prompted them to make to him:
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Nor would he afterward interpose his interest in behalf of Relation or Friend; lest it might seem an intimation or remembrance of the services he had done;
Nor would he afterwards interpose his Interest in behalf of Relation or Friend; lest it might seem an intimation or remembrance of the services he had done;
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and a joyful observer) hath been so signally Religious, that as in none of the excellent endowments, I have already mention'd, He was of the ordinary rank,
and a joyful observer) hath been so signally Religious, that as in none of the excellent endowments, I have already mentioned, He was of the ordinary rank,
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so, herein (how late soever he set out) yet when he once began the course, he made such large and nimble steps Heaven-ward, that he out-strip'd the ordinary Passenger that had begun long before in self-denyal and the zeal of his Devotions, in Circumspection and Watchfulness over his actions and thoughts, in largeness of mind both for and toward God, in all the exercises of a deep and serious repentance,
so, herein (how late soever he Set out) yet when he once began the course, he made such large and nimble steps Heavenward, that he outstripped the ordinary Passenger that had begun long before in self-denial and the zeal of his Devotions, in Circumspection and Watchfulness over his actions and thoughts, in largeness of mind both for and towards God, in all the exercises of a deep and serious Repentance,
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I will readily acknowledge (and why indeed should I scruple to own what himself with such repeated contrition and brokenness of spirit would to all sober ears so freely and heartily condemn himself for?) that a long Scene of his life had been acted off in the Sports and Follies of sin:
I will readily acknowledge (and why indeed should I scruple to own what himself with such repeated contrition and brokenness of Spirit would to all Sobrium ears so freely and heartily condemn himself for?) that a long Scene of his life had been acted off in the Sports and Follies of since:
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if I may use his own words, it was a Pagan and Abandon'd way he had sometime pursu'd, Scepticism it self not excepted, wherein the poinancy of his Wit,
if I may use his own words, it was a Pagan and Abandoned Way he had sometime pursued, Scepticism it self not excepted, wherein the poinancy of his Wit,
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and the strength of his reasoning (even in that very argument, the using of which proclaims a Man, in the Language of the Holy Scriptures, a very fool) may have been the occasion of a great deal of mischief towards some that are already gone to their accounts without the happy retreat that himself made;
and the strength of his reasoning (even in that very argument, the using of which proclaims a Man, in the Language of the Holy Scriptures, a very fool) may have been the occasion of a great deal of mischief towards Some that Are already gone to their accounts without the happy retreat that himself made;
and others who may yet survive him, and ought to improve the goodly example he hath given them, of rescuing themselves from those ruinous illusions, wherein their misopinionated wit,
and Others who may yet survive him, and ought to improve the goodly Exampl he hath given them, of rescuing themselves from those ruinous illusions, wherein their misopinionated wit,
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But I mention these things, and I hope all good minds will entertain them with that kind of Joy, which the Angels themselves are said to express at the conversion of a sinner, Luke 15.7, 10. A Joy (if I may so speak) that had been wanting in Heaven, had it not been for the recovery of some profligate Wanderers on Earth;
But I mention these things, and I hope all good minds will entertain them with that kind of Joy, which the Angels themselves Are said to express At the conversion of a sinner, Lycia 15.7, 10. A Joy (if I may so speak) that had been wanting in Heaven, had it not been for the recovery of Some profligate Wanderers on Earth;
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and so on both sides it is entertain'd either as the dawbs and flattery of the Narrator, or the disguises and personatings of the Penitent, designing only a good fame,
and so on both sides it is entertained either as the daubs and flattery of the Narrator, or the disguises and personatings of the Penitent, designing only a good fame,
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It hath been the fate of a late Noble Person, who having quitted the stage of this World with an action far different from the entry he made upon it, being indeed a Prodigy of Conversion from the extremes of ill, to the extremes of good;
It hath been the fate of a late Noble Person, who having quit the stage of this World with an actium Far different from the entry he made upon it, being indeed a Prodigy of Conversion from the extremes of ill, to the extremes of good;
the incredulity of most Men hath given such modesty to the Reverend Person that could relate the whole with great truth and assurance, that he hath been almost asham'd to endeavour that satisfaction to the World.
the incredulity of most Men hath given such modesty to the Reverend Person that could relate the Whole with great truth and assurance, that he hath been almost ashamed to endeavour that satisfaction to the World.
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I pray God grant we may none of Us live to see the day, wherein the foolish Legends of some Rebel and Dunghil-Saints may not be obtruded with easier success,
I pray God grant we may none of Us live to see the day, wherein the foolish Legends of Some Rebel and Dunghil-Saints may not be obtruded with Easier success,
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I do speak to you the words of truth and soberness, when I tell you that for some Years before this Gentleman was taken from us, the bent and tendency of his life and actions was devout and religious.
I do speak to you the words of truth and soberness, when I tell you that for Some years before this Gentleman was taken from us, the bent and tendency of his life and actions was devout and religious.
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Such was his love to all publick Solemnities of Worship, that he seldom fail'd (and that not unless prevented by sickness or most indispensible occasions) his attendance every day at the Prayers of the Church, which himself also by a stated allowance, procur'd that they should be every day perform'd.
Such was his love to all public Solemnities of Worship, that he seldom failed (and that not unless prevented by sickness or most indispensible occasions) his attendance every day At the Prayers of the Church, which himself also by a stated allowance, procured that they should be every day performed.
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His carriage and demeanour in those Services had so much the figure of a warm and transported devotion in it, that I could not forbear sometimes casting a glance at him, that by viewing him I might my self excite and enkindle in my own bosom a new flame from the fire that seem'd to blaze so upon his Altars.
His carriage and demeanour in those Services had so much the figure of a warm and transported devotion in it, that I could not forbear sometime casting a glance At him, that by viewing him I might my self excite and enkindle in my own bosom a new flame from the fire that seemed to blaze so upon his Altars.
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because, for some considerable time lateward, I hardly ever could be alone with him, but he would be discoursing some Cases of Conscience about retir'd Closet-prayer,
Because, for Some considerable time lateward, I hardly ever could be alone with him, but he would be discoursing Some Cases of Conscience about retired Closet prayer,
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when my self in company with another Reverend Person were giving him the visit, he did with tears in his eyes, in strange affectionateness bewail to us some perplexities of mind he then labour'd under;
when my self in company with Another Reverend Person were giving him the visit, he did with tears in his eyes, in strange affectionateness bewail to us Some perplexities of mind he then laboured under;
and yet, such was the ineptitude of his mind at that time through the indisposition of his Body, that he could not think with that strictness and collection of himself that becomes that Holy and Awful Majesty to whom he was to pray;
and yet, such was the ineptitude of his mind At that time through the indisposition of his Body, that he could not think with that strictness and collection of himself that becomes that Holy and Awful Majesty to whom he was to pray;
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that what between the Conscience he had of a necessity of praying, and the jealousie upon himself lest he should not at that time perform it with all becoming Reverence and seriousness, his mind was much harrast and anxious what to do;
that what between the Conscience he had of a necessity of praying, and the jealousy upon himself lest he should not At that time perform it with all becoming reverence and seriousness, his mind was much harassed and anxious what to do;
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As to the Nature and Qualifications of an effectual Repentance in general, he made it the main of his business and study of late days to consult the best and most distinct Authors and Treatises upon that Subject;
As to the Nature and Qualifications of an effectual Repentance in general, he made it the main of his business and study of late days to consult the best and most distinct Authors and Treatises upon that Subject;
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yet was he so humble and condescending, so little opinionated of himself, that he would turn over any Volume that he believ'd did not trifle upon the Argument,
yet was he so humble and condescending, so little opinionated of himself, that he would turn over any Volume that he believed did not trifle upon the Argument,
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To which purpose, I having sometime since run through the Explication of the Lord's Prayer in several Discourses, which he, through a long sickness, had not been present at, excepting one or two that concluded the whole;
To which purpose, I having sometime since run through the Explication of the Lord's Prayer in several Discourses, which he, through a long sickness, had not been present At, excepting one or two that concluded the Whole;
he was so little in the thoughts of himself as to make it his request to me, that I would go over those Discourses again in publick, it having been a matter of his own strict thought and enquiry a great while, what the extent, significancy,
he was so little in the thoughts of himself as to make it his request to me, that I would go over those Discourses again in public, it having been a matter of his own strict Thought and enquiry a great while, what the extent, significancy,
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more than once complaining to me, that he had a great jealousie upon himself lest he had not yet conceived an horror answerable to his past exorbitances of life,
more than once complaining to me, that he had a great jealousy upon himself lest he had not yet conceived an horror answerable to his past exorbitances of life,
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and had not made those smart and pungent reflections upon himself, that might become one that had so long and in such exalted degrees (as he said) violated the Laws of his Maker,
and had not made those smart and pungent reflections upon himself, that might become one that had so long and in such exalted Degrees (as he said) violated the Laws of his Maker,
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that if the cutting off one of his Hands by the help of the other, were but a proper or likely way, through the anguish of such a Wound, to give him a just horrour for his sins, he would do that as willingly as he ever did any one action that had given him the greatest pleasure of life.
that if the cutting off one of his Hands by the help of the other, were but a proper or likely Way, through the anguish of such a Wound, to give him a just horror for his Sins, he would do that as willingly as he ever did any one actium that had given him the greatest pleasure of life.
This he spake with that peculiar vehemency, that if there had been any stander by beside my self, he must readily have judg'd him to have been in earnest.
This he spoke with that peculiar vehemency, that if there had been any stander by beside my self, he must readily have judged him to have been in earnest.
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However he hath further told me, that he had thus far an assurance with himself that he had attained one of the main and most likely requisites in a solid and unfeigned repentance, that by the grace of God he had such a sense and conviction of the folly and unreasonableness of sin, that no argument, no temptation should prevail upon him to do the like again.
However he hath further told me, that he had thus Far an assurance with himself that he had attained one of the main and most likely requisites in a solid and unfeigned Repentance, that by the grace of God he had such a sense and conviction of the folly and unreasonableness of since, that no argument, no temptation should prevail upon him to do the like again.
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And in truth, I have reason to believe that his resolution to abridge himself in what formerly he had (perhaps) too liberally allowed himself in his too long and too intire abstinences, made that change upon the crasis and habit of his Body that hasten'd his end and our grief.
And in truth, I have reason to believe that his resolution to abridge himself in what formerly he had (perhaps) too liberally allowed himself in his too long and too entire abstinences, made that change upon the crasis and habit of his Body that hastened his end and our grief.
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He had for many years practis'd in the Politicks of this Nation, and having so nearly attacht himself to one of the greatest Ministers of State that this Kingdom ever knew (whose mistaken Wisdom and Integrity perhaps hath been since better understood by the want of him) made himself no small Figure in the administration:
He had for many Years practised in the Politics of this nation, and having so nearly attached himself to one of the greatest Ministers of State that this Kingdom ever knew (whose mistaken Wisdom and Integrity perhaps hath been since better understood by the want of him) made himself not small Figure in the administration:
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wherein (I must needs say) I never perceiv'd his Conscience reflecting upon him the reproach of any injustice and unrighteousness of Counsel or Action;
wherein (I must needs say) I never perceived his Conscience reflecting upon him the reproach of any injustice and unrighteousness of Counsel or Actium;
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or preferments, that even needed and courted him, and after his recovery from a long and dangerous sickness, which hath given him above two years respit of life since, he told me he burnt all his Papers, all his observations and memorials that had any relation with politicks or business of State, that he might lye under no temptation of diverting his mind from that retirement within it self to which he had now reduc'd and devoted it;
or preferments, that even needed and courted him, and After his recovery from a long and dangerous sickness, which hath given him above two Years respite of life since, he told me he burned all his Papers, all his observations and memorials that had any Relation with politics or business of State, that he might lie under no temptation of diverting his mind from that retirement within it self to which he had now reduced and devoted it;
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yet was it an argument indeed, how vehemently this Great Mind breath'd and enlarg'd it self toward Heaven the only Centre of its rest and satisfaction;
yet was it an argument indeed, how vehemently this Great Mind breathed and enlarged it self towards Heaven the only Centre of its rest and satisfaction;
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which very thought sometimes would comfort him, and strengthen his hopes of acceptance with God, (as he hath exprest himself to me) viz. that, that grace and clemency of God that had thus reduc'd,
which very Thought sometime would Comfort him, and strengthen his hope's of acceptance with God, (as he hath expressed himself to me) viz. that, that grace and clemency of God that had thus reduced,
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but that the first paroxysm in his sickness that gave us any apprehension of his death, depriv'd him of his intellectuals and afterward of his speech, that we could reap none of the expected advantages of either;
but that the First paroxysm in his sickness that gave us any apprehension of his death, deprived him of his intellectuals and afterwards of his speech, that we could reap none of the expected advantages of either;
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but only some lucid intervals we might guess, by the devout motion and deportment of himself, wherein we might suppose him importunately engag'd in Prayers that were unutterable.
but only Some lucid intervals we might guess, by the devout motion and deportment of himself, wherein we might suppose him importunately engaged in Prayers that were unutterable.
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I cannot forbear recognizing one substantial instance of his Charity, because it had a double reach, not only for the advantage of the Body, but the Soul too:
I cannot forbear recognizing one substantial instance of his Charity, Because it had a double reach, not only for the advantage of the Body, but the Soul too:
What shall I add more? May I not use the Prophet's complaint in part, that the righteous and the merciful man is taken from us? But must I use it all? that no man layeth it to heart, no man considereth that he is taken away from the evil to come? God forbid.
What shall I add more? May I not use the Prophet's complaint in part, that the righteous and the merciful man is taken from us? But must I use it all? that no man Layeth it to heart, no man Considereth that he is taken away from the evil to come? God forbid.
The poor surely will lay it to heart, when they sensibly find one of their main Springs dry'd up that was wont by very secret and unobserv'd conveyances to supply and refresh them.
The poor surely will lay it to heart, when they sensibly find one of their main Springs dried up that was wont by very secret and unobserved conveyances to supply and refresh them.
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and faithfully writing after so great a Copy and Pattern he hath set, we may both turn off the approaching evil which he seems taken away from, and attain the same Joys and Rewards of Goodness which we have good hopes he is now instated in.
and faithfully writing After so great a Copy and Pattern he hath Set, we may both turn off the approaching evil which he seems taken away from, and attain the same Joys and Rewards of goodness which we have good hope's he is now instated in.
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Which God of his infinite mercy grant, through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with Himself and his Holy Spirit, be ascrib'd all Glory and Praise for ever. Amen! THE END.
Which God of his infinite mercy grant, through our Lord jesus christ, to whom with Himself and his Holy Spirit, be ascribed all Glory and Praise for ever. Amen! THE END.
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