A sermon prech'd in the cathedral church of Norwich, at the funeral of the Right Reverend Father in God, Edward, Lord Bishop of Norwich, who departed this life, July 28, 1676 by B. Riveley ...
A Sermon Preach'd in the Cathedral Church of Norwich, at the Funeral of the Right Reverend Father in God, Edward, Lord Bishop of Norwich, &c. JOB XXX. 23. For I know thou wilt bring me to death,
A Sermon Preached in the Cathedral Church of Norwich, At the Funeral of the Right Reverend Father in God, Edward, Lord Bishop of Norwich, etc. JOB XXX. 23. For I know thou wilt bring me to death,
But to spend any of my time in giving you the various Conjectures of Expositors about their Connexion, would be hugely unjustifiable, knowing my own mind of not handling them at all under this Consideration;
But to spend any of my time in giving you the various Conjectures of Expositors about their Connexion, would be hugely unjustifiable, knowing my own mind of not handling them At all under this Consideration;
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only this may be ( obiter ) observable to us, That Job was at present in sad case — The dayes of Affliction had taken hold upon him, he was diseased in body,
only this may be (obiter) observable to us, That Job was At present in sad case — The days of Affliction had taken hold upon him, he was diseased in body,
and restless through pain and sickness, (as out of the foregoing Verses may be learn'd) and he thought this a fit season wherein to contemplate humane frailty;
and restless through pain and sickness, (as out of the foregoing Verses may be learned) and he Thought this a fit season wherein to contemplate humane frailty;
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and so refer'd to in the New Testament, and therefore when he saith, I know — 'tis as much as if he had said, I would have others to know it too — That God will bring them (every Mothers child of them) to death, and to the house, &c.
and so referred to in the New Testament, and Therefore when he Says, I know — it's as much as if he had said, I would have Others to know it too — That God will bring them (every Mother's child of them) to death, and to the house, etc.
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Job was a Christian by Anticipation, and embraced the promises afar off, (as the holy Men of the Old Testament are said to do, Hebr. 11. 13.) His fearlesness and hope in his own death;
Job was a Christian by Anticipation, and embraced the promises afar off, (as the holy Men of the Old Testament Are said to do, Hebrew 11. 13.) His fearlessness and hope in his own death;
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and whoever they be that can plead a title to that victory of Jesus (as well à posteriori, as à priori; for he is the same to day, that he was yesterday ) have a sufficient foundation for the like courage and comfort in and about dying that he had.
and whoever they be that can plead a title to that victory of jesus (as well à posteriori, as à priori; for he is the same to day, that he was yesterday) have a sufficient Foundation for the like courage and Comfort in and about dying that he had.
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Without a Christ, I can't excuse any one from looking upon Death as a Ghastly thing, the King of Terrors, the greatest of Temporal Evils, the dissolution of Nature, the revenge of the Law for sin;
Without a christ, I can't excuse any one from looking upon Death as a Ghastly thing, the King of Terrors, the greatest of Temporal Evils, the dissolution of Nature, the revenge of the Law for since;
Here you may behold the Son of God as the great Lover of Souls, and Captain of their salvation, marching out of his glorious Tent into the Enemies Country, on purpose to deliver them that through fear of death, were all their life-time subject to bondage.
Here you may behold the Son of God as the great Lover of Souls, and Captain of their salvation, marching out of his glorious Tent into the Enemies Country, on purpose to deliver them that through Fear of death, were all their lifetime Subject to bondage.
but their humble Servant, their officious Black and Slave to hold by the Hangings on their Clay Wall, till their Princely Spirit enters the Presence Chamber of the great King;
but their humble Servant, their officious Black and Slave to hold by the Hangings on their Clay Wall, till their Princely Spirit enters the Presence Chamber of the great King;
O Sirs I let us be able to know Death and a Grave after this comfortable rate, not foolishly to presume with Agag, but groundedly to hope with holy Souls, That the bitterness of Death is past.
Oh Sirs I let us be able to know Death and a Grave After this comfortable rate, not foolishly to presume with Agag, but groundedly to hope with holy Souls, That the bitterness of Death is past.
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And to speak as familiarly of his going to the Grave, as if he were a going to his Home — I know thou — wilt bring me to the House appointed for all Living.
And to speak as familiarly of his going to the Grave, as if he were a going to his Home — I know thou — wilt bring me to the House appointed for all Living.
So much for the first sort of Notion which Job here professes to have of his own Mortality, viz. comfortable and chearing — pass we to the next kind of Notion thereof, which is reflexive and applicatory — I know thou wilt bring [ me ] to death, and to, &c.
So much for the First sort of Notion which Job Here Professes to have of his own Mortality, viz. comfortable and cheering — pass we to the next kind of Notion thereof, which is reflexive and applicatory — I know thou wilt bring [ me ] to death, and to, etc.
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From whence we may please to know thus much too, viz. That Good and Holy Men are not only convinc'd, and knowing of other folks dying, but particularly of their own.
From whence we may please to know thus much too, viz. That Good and Holy Men Are not only convinced, and knowing of other folks dying, but particularly of their own.
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There were but two, that we read of, Enoch and Elijah, (and they upon extraordinary priviledge, not for ordinary example) that balked the Grave in their passage to the other World.
There were but two, that we read of, Enoch and Elijah, (and they upon extraordinary privilege, not for ordinary Exampl) that balked the Grave in their passage to the other World.
II. In which laps'd condition, if you further consider him, Death is made his Doom (as 'twas his Nature before) and as to the stroke of it, there is now no remedy (though as to the sting of it there be.) ' Tis appointed for men once to dye;
II In which lapsed condition, if you further Consider him, Death is made his Doom (as 'twas his Nature before) and as to the stroke of it, there is now no remedy (though as to the sting of it there be.) ' This appointed for men once to die;
and Lazarus, the Friend of Christ? the Patriarchs and Apostles, Men of all sorts, under both Oeconomies of the Old and New Testamant, have long since tasted Death.
and Lazarus, the Friend of christ? the Patriarchs and Apostles, Men of all sorts, under both Oeconomies of the Old and New Testament, have long since tasted Death.
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he did not presently destroy all the Serpents, but took care, that whoever was stung with them, should be healed — No more did Christ make Sin to be no Sin,
he did not presently destroy all the Serpents, but took care, that whoever was stung with them, should be healed — No more did christ make since to be no since,
and in despight of it, than to continue a bare natural life unto him, and thus does our Saviour, not slaying this our Enemy out-right, by making him to drag his Chariot,
and in despite of it, than to continue a bore natural life unto him, and thus does our Saviour, not slaying this our Enemy outright, by making him to drag his Chariot,
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This courtesie indeed it may do him — that he shall but dye (as the poor Lepers at the Gates of Samaria ) — He shall not dye over and over, the first and the second Death: but yet dye he must;
This courtesy indeed it may do him — that he shall but die (as the poor Lepers At the Gates of Samaria) — He shall not die over and over, the First and the second Death: but yet die he must;
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Job was one of this high Proficiency, in the School of the Grave — I know (says he to God) thou wilt bring [ Me ] to death, and the way that all goe, I shall follow:
Job was one of this high Proficiency, in the School of the Grave — I know (Says he to God) thou wilt bring [ Me ] to death, and the Way that all go, I shall follow:
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To be able to approximate and appropriate never so far distant danger, and to see the evil day a great way off, through all the periods of time, that are filled up with never so much Wealth, Honour,
To be able to approximate and Appropriate never so Far distant danger, and to see the evil day a great Way off, through all the periods of time, that Are filled up with never so much Wealth, Honour,
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and to ballance my Actions, Resolutions, and Affections, in, about, and towards the world, and its injoyments with such present Meditations and thoughts as these —
and to balance my Actions, Resolutions, and Affections, in, about, and towards the world, and its enjoyments with such present Meditations and thoughts as these —
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Am I not of the Order of Gods Creatures here below? Brother to the Worms, Sister to the Dust? Is not my Breath in my Nostrils, where there is room for it to go out,
Am I not of the Order of God's Creatures Here below? Brother to the Worms, Sister to the Dust? Is not my Breath in my Nostrils, where there is room for it to go out,
and possibility for it never to return? may not God this night take me away from these things? be I never so great, may I not by and by, instead of mine Honour;
and possibility for it never to return? may not God this night take me away from these things? be I never so great, may I not by and by, instead of mine Honour;
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be laid under mens Feet? Instead of my Purple and Soarlet, be oloathed with rottenness (as Joh speaks) and instead of my Delicacies and Luxuries, become my self, Wormsmeat? Is not the time a coming apace,
be laid under men's Feet? Instead of my Purple and Soarlet, be oloathed with rottenness (as John speaks) and instead of my Delicacies and Luxuries, become my self, Wormsmeat? Is not the time a coming apace,
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when, of all my rich Silks and Naperies, I shall have nothing left me but my Winding-sheet? of all my Houses and Lands, nothing but the length of my Grave?
when, of all my rich Silks and Naperies, I shall have nothing left me but my Winding-sheet? of all my Houses and Lands, nothing but the length of my Grave?
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after this rate, is a kind of presage, and ominous invitation of it, and will make it come, sooner than it otherwise would; (a mistake like that of some superstitious persons, who forbear making their Wills,
After this rate, is a kind of presage, and ominous invitation of it, and will make it come, sooner than it otherwise would; (a mistake like that of Some superstitious Persons, who forbear making their Wills,
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There's not a Corps goes to the Dust, but we should have the Wit and the Grace (as in a broken Glass) to see our own Faces there. III. — But I proceed to the third and last observable out of the words.
There's not a Corpse Goes to the Dust, but we should have the Wit and the Grace (as in a broken Glass) to see our own Faces there. III. — But I proceed to the third and last observable out of the words.
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That common Rule in Divinity (that words of Knowledge in Scripture-phrase, do connotate both Affections and Actions, sutable to that knowledge) is here of use.
That Common Rule in Divinity (that words of Knowledge in Scripture phrase, do connotate both Affections and Actions, suitable to that knowledge) is Here of use.
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Job knew it thus, and he seems here to boast kindly of it, not barely to profess it [ I know ] thou wilt bring me, &c. 'Tis true, I must dye, that any one may say, but that won't satisfy a wise, holy Man;
Job knew it thus, and he seems Here to boast kindly of it, not barely to profess it [ I know ] thou wilt bring me, etc. It's true, I must die, that any one may say, but that won't satisfy a wise, holy Man;
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he enquires further, Am I fit to dye? Is my work done? Have I got Oil in my Lamp to meet the Bridegroom withal? Is my Peace made with God? Are my Accounts ready? Have I laid up a good foundation against the time to come, that I may lay hold on Eternal Life,
he enquires further, Am I fit to die? Is my work done? Have I god Oil in my Lamp to meet the Bridegroom withal? Is my Peace made with God? are my Accounts ready? Have I laid up a good Foundation against the time to come, that I may lay hold on Eternal Life,
— As may appear by the natural effects of it, which are two great ones, viz. 1. To make a man live more Holily, 2. To make a man dye more hopefully, than otherwise he would.
— As may appear by the natural effects of it, which Are two great ones, viz. 1. To make a man live more Holily, 2. To make a man die more hopefully, than otherwise he would.
Is it fit for a dying man to enterprize? Can I appear before God with such a thing laid to my charge? Am I going (I know not how soon) to give up my Accounts,
Is it fit for a dying man to enterprise? Can I appear before God with such a thing laid to my charge? Am I going (I know not how soon) to give up my Accounts,
and shall I conclude so ill? Shall I let my Sun set in a cloud? Shall I kill my self with death? Shall I arm my Enemy with a fresh sting? Shall I commit those things, which if they hasten not my end, will certainly make it more uneasie by reflection upon them?
and shall I conclude so ill? Shall I let my Sun Set in a cloud? Shall I kill my self with death? Shall I arm my Enemy with a fresh sting? Shall I commit those things, which if they hasten not my end, will Certainly make it more uneasy by reflection upon them?
Thus the Cynick taught the Macedonian Prince how to get greater Victories over himself, than over others, by carrying him to his Fathers Tomb. And I have heard of a great Deboichee that was mightily chang'd, by this holy Artisice of a dying Friend, who to the bequest of a Ring with a Deaths head, annex'd this condition, That he should constantly wear it,
Thus the Cynic taught the Macedonian Prince how to get greater Victories over himself, than over Others, by carrying him to his Father's Tomb. And I have herd of a great Deboichee that was mightily changed, by this holy Artisice of a dying Friend, who to the bequest of a Ring with a Death's head, annexed this condition, That he should constantly wear it,
And it is St Peter's too — I beseech you as Pilgrims and Strangers, abstain from fleshly Lusts. That must needs be a lewd, ungovernable intemperance, that will be drunk out of a Scull,
And it is Saint Peter's too — I beseech you as Pilgrim's and Strangers, abstain from fleshly Lusts. That must needs be a lewd, ungovernable intemperance, that will be drunk out of a Scull,
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What St Peter writes to the scatter'd Christains, ( I will put you in remembrance, knowing that shortly I must put off this Tabernacle ) is the constant language of a Man knowing after this example of Job in my Text. I will do all the good,
What Saint Peter writes to the scattered Christains, (I will put you in remembrance, knowing that shortly I must put off this Tabernacle) is the constant language of a Man knowing After this Exampl of Job in my Text. I will do all the good,
and if there be any sparks of Reason or Religion in our Souls, any sense of God and our Duty, nothing will NONLATINALPHABET, stir and blow them up, and kindle from them religious affections,
and if there be any sparks of Reason or Religion in our Souls, any sense of God and our Duty, nothing will, stir and blow them up, and kindle from them religious affections,
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and pious performances, better than this knowledge and consideration of our own mortality. Lastly, This will make a Man dye more comfortably, as well as live better.
and pious performances, better than this knowledge and consideration of our own mortality. Lastly, This will make a Man die more comfortably, as well as live better.
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To make the ending of a natural, animal Life, to be the beginning of a divine, eternal Life, by dying before we dye, that is, in a believing prospect of it, and provision for it.
To make the ending of a natural, animal Life, to be the beginning of a divine, Eternal Life, by dying before we die, that is, in a believing prospect of it, and provision for it.
I find two of the best and greatest men in the Bible aspiring and suspiring after this knowledge, bending all their endeavors and prayers for the attainment of it.
I find two of the best and greatest men in the bible aspiring and suspiring After this knowledge, bending all their endeavors and Prayers for the attainment of it.
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and therefore he turns to God — Lord, make me, &c. Moses another great Man, and skill'd in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, prayes thus — Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may apply my heart unto wisdom.
and Therefore he turns to God — Lord, make me, etc. Moses Another great Man, and skilled in all the Wisdom of the egyptians, prays thus — Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may apply my heart unto Wisdom.
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All this while I have discours'd you as at common Funeral, now let me offer somewhat more properly Calculated for this Meridian and Occasion, viz. The Funeral of Dr. Edward Reynolds, late Lord Bishop of this Diocess.
All this while I have discoursed you as At Common Funeral, now let me offer somewhat more properly Calculated for this Meridian and Occasion, viz. The Funeral of Dr. Edward Reynolds, late Lord Bishop of this Diocese.
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What shall we do now? Why, you have done well already, in your sad and solemn Procession to this place, to condole your Loss, to bring this your true Friend part of his journey towards his long home.
What shall we do now? Why, you have done well already, in your sad and solemn Procession to this place, to condole your Loss, to bring this your true Friend part of his journey towards his long home.
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and therefore the best of you being but Lazars of sin and misery, have done nothing beyond your Duty, in paying those your last Respects to your departing Angel.
and Therefore the best of you being but Lazars of since and misery, have done nothing beyond your Duty, in paying those your last Respects to your departing Angel.
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And herein most of all you have reason to sorrow (as the Ephesian Elders did for St Paul ) that you shall see his Face no more, you shall feel his Hand no more, you shall hear his Voice no more.
And herein most of all you have reason to sorrow (as the Ephesian Elders did for Saint Paul) that you shall see his Face no more, you shall feel his Hand no more, you shall hear his Voice no more.
or sprinkle a Tear upon the Herse of so eminent a Servant of Christ and of your Souls? Have you nothing but a little Rosemary and Bayes wherewith to perfume? nothing but a few bring drops wherein to preserve so excellent a Memory? Shall this great Light go out as a Gloworm at the Hedge bottom, with no greater noise than you can make with your eyes? I hope not so;
or sprinkle a Tear upon the Hearse of so eminent a Servant of christ and of your Souls? Have you nothing but a little Rosemary and Baize wherewith to perfume? nothing but a few bring drops wherein to preserve so excellent a Memory? Shall this great Light go out as a Glowworm At the Hedge bottom, with no greater noise than you can make with your eyes? I hope not so;
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but rather that you will remember him that had once the Rule over you, and has often spoken to you the Word of God, that you will follow his Faith, acknowledge the Gifts and Graces of God that were in him,
but rather that you will Remember him that had once the Rule over you, and has often spoken to you the Word of God, that you will follow his Faith, acknowledge the Gifts and Graces of God that were in him,
though he sayes never a word, viz. by his pious and mostinstructive example left unto the world, by his fair character and good report easily and deservedly obtainable from others concerning him.
though he Says never a word, viz. by his pious and mostinstructive Exampl left unto the world, by his fair character and good report Easily and deservedly obtainable from Others Concerning him.
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Among whom I have the happiness to be able to profess my self one, though of all others most unfit, most unworthy to be the Encomiast of so great a Person — Vir nec taoendus nec dicendus — A Man of whom I can't be silent, without detriment to the Church, and dishonour to God;
Among whom I have the happiness to be able to profess my self one, though of all Others most unfit, most unworthy to be the Encomiast of so great a Person — Vir nec taoendus nec dicendus — A Man of whom I can't be silent, without detriment to the Church, and dishonour to God;
O then for another Elisha to follow this our going Elijah with his due Acclamation and Eulogy, My Father, My Father, the Chariots of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof.
O then for Another Elisha to follow this our going Elijah with his due Acclamation and Eulogy, My Father, My Father, the Chariots of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof.
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But since this is rather our wish, than our attainment, I see no remedy, but you must be content with an Eccho for a Voice, with a rude Draught for a fair Effigies, only with this additional promise from your deficient Orator, That what he wants in skill, he will make up in faithfulness;
But since this is rather our wish, than our attainment, I see no remedy, but you must be content with an Echo for a Voice, with a rude Draught for a fair Effigies, only with this additional promise from your deficient Orator, That what he Wants in skill, he will make up in faithfulness;
Concerning this our Deceased and justly to be Commemorated Lord and Father, I shall dare to recommend thus much as true to succeeding Generations, viz. That he was a Person in whom all was generally good, (allowing for humane srailties) and many things were excellent, and exceeding remarkable.
Concerning this our Deceased and justly to be Commemorated Lord and Father, I shall Dare to recommend thus much as true to succeeding Generations, viz. That he was a Person in whom all was generally good, (allowing for humane srailties) and many things were excellent, and exceeding remarkable.
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To tell you of his Birth, Place of his Gentile Extraction, of his Liberal Education, of his Advantageous Institution, of his Gradual Promotions and Employments in the University, in the Countrey, in the City, in the Church.
To tell you of his Birth, Place of his Gentile Extraction, of his Liberal Education, of his Advantageous Institution, of his Gradual Promotions and Employments in the university, in the Country, in the city, in the Church.
'Tis not painting the Prophets Sepulchre that I intend, but describing the Prophet himself, that you may know in him you had a Prophet of the Lord amongst you,
It's not painting the prophets Sepulchre that I intend, but describing the Prophet himself, that you may know in him you had a Prophet of the Lord among you,
I. He was a good Man. Nature had before indu'd him much in his constitution, he was of a most sweet and obliging temper, of great candor, meekness and ingenuity;
I. He was a good Man. Nature had before endued him much in his constitution, he was of a most sweet and obliging temper, of great candor, meekness and ingenuity;
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he had a comely countenance, a gentle disposition, a pleasantness of conversation; there was no monstrosity in his Body, nor inversion of Natures order in his Soul;
he had a comely countenance, a gentle disposition, a pleasantness of Conversation; there was no monstrosity in his Body, nor inversion of Nature's order in his Soul;
He was none of the lame and criple Christians of these dayes, that hope to go to Heaven with one wooden Leg. He was careful to maintain good Works (I speak it knowingly) as the necessary fruits of Christian Faith,
He was none of the lame and cripple Christians of these days, that hope to go to Heaven with one wooden Leg. He was careful to maintain good Works (I speak it knowingly) as the necessary fruits of Christian Faith,
'Twas a piece of his Conscience to do these things, as well as to Preach, and to Pray, and to frequent the Worship of God. III. He was a good Minister of the Gospel.
'Twas a piece of his Conscience to do these things, as well as to Preach, and to Pray, and to frequent the Worship of God. III. He was a good Minister of the Gospel.
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For this he had a great name, all his undignifyed time, and when he came to the High-place, he did not make an end of Prophecying, as 'tis said Saul did.
For this he had a great name, all his undignified time, and when he Come to the High place, he did not make an end of Prophesying, as it's said Saul did.
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He was an interpreter, one of a thousand. Another Apollo's Mighty in the Scriptures. He always sought to find out acceptable words, and upright even words of Truth.
He was an interpreter, one of a thousand. another Apollo's Mighty in the Scriptures. He always sought to find out acceptable words, and upright even words of Truth.
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Phaebus must let Phaeton have the Reins, and then the Chariot shall be better manag'd. David must give place to Absolon, and then there shall be no lack of justice;
Phoebus must let Phaeton have the Reins, and then the Chariot shall be better managed. David must give place to Absalom, and then there shall be no lack of Justice;
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if there be any here of this kidney, that love thus to be pecking at the little Mote (not only in their Brothers but) in their Fathers Eye, I would desire them first to cast out the great beam that is in their own Eye, Prejudice and Envy, Pride and Pragmaticalness, despising of Government,
if there be any Here of this kidney, that love thus to be pecking At the little Mote (not only in their Brother's but) in their Father's Eye, I would desire them First to cast out the great beam that is in their own Eye, Prejudice and Envy, Pride and Pragmaticalness, despising of Government,
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And first let's lay our Prelate to the Apostolical Standard in the Epistles to Timothy and Titus; it is caution'd there, that a Bishop must be blameless (that is) free from scandal, the Husband of one Wife, moderate in all his actions,
And First let's lay our Prelate to the Apostolical Standard in the Epistles to Timothy and Titus; it is cautioned there, that a Bishop must be blameless (that is) free from scandal, the Husband of one Wife, moderate in all his actions,
as it is oppos'd, to distemper and giddiness, (so I find Doctor Hammond upon the place, rendring the word NONLATINALPHABET) that he must be attending on his Offices, of Grave, Venerable Aspect and Behaviour, apt to receive strangers,
as it is opposed, to distemper and giddiness, (so I find Doctor Hammond upon the place, rendering the word) that he must be attending on his Offices, of Grave, Venerable Aspect and Behaviour, apt to receive Strangers,
What truer Judication would you have of wise and good Government, than from its natural and proper effects? And for that matter I dare appeal to your own observation,
What truer Judication would you have of wise and good Government, than from its natural and proper effects? And for that matter I Dare appeal to your own observation,
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and Loyal Clergy, a more Conformable People, more decent, and well repaired Churches, and a greater alteration both of the Judgements and Manners of Men,
and Loyal Clergy, a more Conformable People, more decent, and well repaired Churches, and a greater alteration both of the Judgments and Manners of Men,
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unless you will pertinaciously insist on the incision of the seasons of Visitation and Confirmation, which (yet you all know) are Offices he did discharge when he was able to travel,
unless you will pertinaciously insist on the incision of the seasons of Visitation and Confirmation, which (yet you all know) Are Offices he did discharge when he was able to travel,
They have met with the approbation, both of the Prince, and his People, Scholars, Gentlemen, and Citizens — all ranks of Men, have given their Honourable testimony to them;
They have met with the approbation, both of the Prince, and his People, Scholars, Gentlemen, and Citizens — all ranks of Men, have given their Honourable testimony to them;
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In summ, I may reckon him among those happy men, Caius Plinius speaks of ( Quibus Deorum munere datumest aut facere scribenda aut scribere legenda ) that either doe things worthy of Writing,
In sum, I may reckon him among those happy men, Caius Pliny speaks of (Quibus Gods munere datumest Or facere scribenda Or Scribere Legenda) that either do things worthy of Writing,
and Bishop of our Souls, Christ Jesus, whose word is, Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly. 'Tis an usual saying among some, Such a thing would vex a Saint:
and Bishop of our Souls, christ jesus, whose word is, Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly. It's an usual saying among Some, Such a thing would vex a Saint:
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For 49 years together (wherein he and his Consort liv'd in marry'd state) not many words worthy of the denomination of angry, have been observ'd to drop from him.
For 49 Years together (wherein he and his Consort lived in married state) not many words worthy of the denomination of angry, have been observed to drop from him.
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whether he that understood the passions of the Soul so well as to write so learnedly on them as he did, could not also have practically thrown their force and vigor upon occasion,
whither he that understood the passion of the Soul so well as to write so learnedly on them as he did, could not also have practically thrown their force and vigor upon occasion,
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if there had not been a superior principle, and sway of the Religion of Christ within him? This I can assure you, he had his share both of injuries from Men,
if there had not been a superior principle, and sway of the Religion of christ within him? This I can assure you, he had his share both of injuries from Men,
and his nights like his too, nights of weariness, yet he never was heard to say to God, O that it would please God to destroy me, that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off;
and his nights like his too, nights of weariness, yet he never was herd to say to God, Oh that it would please God to destroy me, that he would let lose his hand, and Cut me off;
and when through some fierce exacerbation of his disease, he was constrain'd to make some noise and outcry, he would presently subjoin, Though he did roar, yet he did not murmur.
and when through Some fierce exacerbation of his disease, he was constrained to make Some noise and outcry, he would presently subjoin, Though he did roar, yet he did not murmur.
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because the excellency of this virtue lies in the secresie of its practice, according to the great Masters Rules, whereof (as near as he could) he was a strict observer.
Because the excellency of this virtue lies in the secrecy of its practice, according to the great Masters Rules, whereof (as near as he could) he was a strict observer.
He was not for damming up his waters quite, till death should break the bank, and cause them run down at last with a greater noise and torrent of ostentation,
He was not for damming up his waters quite, till death should break the bank, and cause them run down At last with a greater noise and torrent of ostentation,
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Daily and hourly were the emanations of his Charity while he lived, but most of them running like streams, under-ground, till he was dead ▪ Many were the Gifts he scatter'd to the bringing up of poor Children to School;
Daily and hourly were the emanations of his Charity while he lived, but most of them running like streams, underground, till he was dead ▪ Many were the Gifts he scattered to the bringing up of poor Children to School;
I say if to the foregoing Accounts, you add the several shares which these places have had of his bounty, you cannot want a sufficient evidence of his being rich in good Works, and abundantly Charitable;
I say if to the foregoing Accounts, you add the several shares which these places have had of his bounty, you cannot want a sufficient evidence of his being rich in good Works, and abundantly Charitable;
Thus far it appears he was an extraordinary person in his Life, and now that he might no less appear so in his Death, we may observe that therein God was pleased to do him an extraordinary kindness,
Thus Far it appears he was an extraordinary person in his Life, and now that he might no less appear so in his Death, we may observe that therein God was pleased to do him an extraordinary kindness,
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The great Augustus 's wish was his enjoyment, an NONLATINALPHABET, a civil and well-natur'd death. The last Sand in the Hour-glass falls not with less difficulty than he expired with.
The great Augustus is wish was his enjoyment, an, a civil and well-natured death. The last Sand in the Hourglass falls not with less difficulty than he expired with.
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There were no Noises, Groans, Convulsions, Cramps, distortion of the Looks, staring with the Eyes, gnashing with the Teeth, in the last Scene of his Life.
There were no Noises, Groans, Convulsions, Cramps, distortion of the Looks, staring with the Eyes, gnashing with the Teeth, in the last Scene of his Life.
His meek Soul glided from him in a fine, imperceptible Vehicle, and he dyed much after the rate of the Rabbins talk concerning Moses, Osculo Oris Dei, as it were with a kiss of Gods mouth.
His meek Soul glided from him in a fine, imperceptible Vehicle, and he died much After the rate of the Rabbis talk Concerning Moses, Kiss Oris Dei, as it were with a kiss of God's Mouth.
now to rail it in, and make it the more intemerate and inviolable to the most audacious hands, I shall beseech you lastly to consider, This was the Man that bore the heat of the day for us;
now to rail it in, and make it the more intemerate and inviolable to the most audacious hands, I shall beseech you lastly to Consider, This was the Man that boar the heat of the day for us;
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This was he that carried us through the Wilderness, and has brought us to the brink of Jordan; Norwich was his Nebo, to this Mount he came, and here he dyed.
This was he that carried us through the Wilderness, and has brought us to the brink of Jordan; Norwich was his Nebo, to this Mount he Come, and Here he died.
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That a Joshua may arise unto us after this our Moses, one that may perfect Gods workupon us, one that may carry us over the River, one that may conquer the Canaanite for us, one that may see us setled in the promised and long expected Land, viz. in Uniformity of Practice, in Peace of Mind, and in Prosperity of Condition. FINIS.
That a joshua may arise unto us After this our Moses, one that may perfect God's workupon us, one that may carry us over the River, one that may conquer the Canaanite for us, one that may see us settled in the promised and long expected Land, viz. in Uniformity of Practice, in Peace of Mind, and in Prosperity of Condition. FINIS.
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