The Christians triumph over death a sermon at the funeral of Richard Legh of Lime in the county Palatine of Chester, Esq., at Winwick in the county Palatine of Lancaster Sept. 6. 1687 / W. Shippen ...
For what greater soloecism can well be imagined, than a Text of rejoycing for a Funeral Sermon? than the celebrating a Day of mourning and lamentation with a song of Triumph? and the drawing the bright scene of Mirth,
For what greater solecism can well be imagined, than a Text of rejoicing for a Funeral Sermon? than the celebrating a Day of mourning and lamentation with a song of Triumph? and the drawing the bright scene of Mirth,
and where's the Victory of the Grave, when every place and object, proclaims their puissance and atchievements? Every Church yard and Charnel-house being stuffd with their spoils;
and where's the Victory of the Grave, when every place and Object, proclaims their puissance and achievements? Every Church yard and charnel house being stuffd with their spoils;
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seems at once to answer the Question, and defeat the Insultation of the Text. So that might it not have been better said, O Death! where is not thy Sting? O Grave!
seems At once to answer the Question, and defeat the Insultation of the Text. So that might it not have been better said, Oh Death! where is not thy Sting? O Grave!
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But notwithstanding all this, he that looks upon the words with senses duely exercised, may discerne a great propriety in them for the present Solemnity:
But notwithstanding all this, he that looks upon the words with Senses duly exercised, may discern a great propriety in them for the present Solemnity:
Which though it bears the name of an Enemy, yet to a good Christian performs the Office of a Friend, in letting him out of this vain and wretched State of Mortality into a life of unmixt, and unchangeable Glory.
Which though it bears the name of an Enemy, yet to a good Christian performs the Office of a Friend, in letting him out of this vain and wretched State of Mortality into a life of unmix, and unchangeable Glory.
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This contemplation hath force enough not only to Justify the suitableness of the Text, but to reform our common Sentiments and practices upon such occasions, by making us exchange our Cypress for Laurel,
This contemplation hath force enough not only to Justify the suitableness of the Text, but to reform our Common Sentiments and practices upon such occasions, by making us exchange our Cypress for Laurel,
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it being not Originally the Apostles (as himself confesses in the verse preceding) but a Quotation of his out of the Prophet Hosea, c. 13. v. 14. which place though our Translation reading thus, O Death! I will be thy Plagues; O Grave! I will be thy Destruction;
it being not Originally the Apostles (as himself Confesses in the verse preceding) but a Quotation of his out of the Prophet Hosea, c. 13. v. 14. which place though our translation reading thus, Oh Death! I will be thy Plagues; Oh Grave! I will be thy Destruction;
For then they would be found to differ only in one word, and not at all in sense, it being to the same effect whether we say O Grave! where is thy Victory? or, where is thy Cause? wherein thou hast so long prevailed.
For then they would be found to differ only in one word, and not At all in sense, it being to the same Effect whither we say Oh Grave! where is thy Victory? or, where is thy Cause? wherein thou hast so long prevailed.
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Or, where is thy Plea which thou used to put in at the Bar of Divine Justice? as for the word which we here render [ I will be ] it also signifies the same with that which is commonly translated [ Where ] in the Judgment of several Eminent Christian Interpreters,
Or, where is thy Plea which thou used to put in At the Bar of Divine justice? as for the word which we Here render [ I will be ] it also signifies the same with that which is commonly translated [ Where ] in the Judgement of several Eminent Christian Interpreters,
and of some learned Jews, as well as of the Septuagint, which here, and generally where not corrupted, is our best Guide to the true sense of the Original,
and of Some learned jews, as well as of the septuagint, which Here, and generally where not corrupted, is our best Guide to the true sense of the Original,
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as 'tis groundless, who conceive the latter Hebrew word was read by the LXX in this place, instead of the former.) But the Hebrew it self hath the greatest affinity of all with the Text, according to some;
as it's groundless, who conceive the latter Hebrew word was read by the LXX in this place, instead of the former.) But the Hebrew it self hath the greatest affinity of all with the Text, according to Some;
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Which Words though in the Prophet they might literally denote Gods deliverance of his people from the greatest temporal Dangers and Enemies even Death and the Grave,
Which Words though in the Prophet they might literally denote God's deliverance of his people from the greatest temporal Dangers and Enemies even Death and the Grave,
Whereupon these words are conceived by some to have been a proper NONLATINALPHABET for the Captain of our Salvation, when having foiled his Enemies, wrested their Weapons out of their hands, given them their Deathswound,
Whereupon these words Are conceived by Some to have been a proper for the Captain of our Salvation, when having foiled his Enemies, wrested their Weapons out of their hands, given them their Deathswound,
And the Apostle here under the certain hope, and sweet contemplation of that glorious day of Universal Triumph cannot for bear to anticipate that joy of the Resurrection:
And the Apostle Here under the certain hope, and sweet contemplation of that glorious day of Universal Triumph cannot for bear to anticipate that joy of the Resurrection:
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breaks out into this Triumphant song; this holy Exaltation and Insultation of the Text. O Death! &c. These words imply a Complete Victory, and express a Joyful Triumph.
breaks out into this Triumphant song; this holy Exaltation and Insultation of the Text. Oh Death! etc. These words imply a Complete Victory, and express a Joyful Triumph.
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The better to represent the reasonableness of which Triumph, and to lay bare the Foundations of this Rejoycing, we must enquire what Victory this is, and by whom obtained:
The better to represent the reasonableness of which Triumph, and to lay bore the Foundations of this Rejoicing, we must inquire what Victory this is, and by whom obtained:
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And it is thence also no less evident, that by Grave (though the Original Word both in the Prophet and the Apostle, by its various and doubtful senses, hath afforded a large field to the Criticks to shew their Reading and Judgement in) is here to be understood,
And it is thence also no less evident, that by Grave (though the Original Word both in the Prophet and the Apostle, by its various and doubtful Senses, hath afforded a large field to the Critics to show their Reading and Judgement in) is Here to be understood,
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which Job hath roundly summ'd up in his description of Death by the King of terrours: and after him Aristotle much to the same purpose, in styling it NONLATINALPHABET.
which Job hath roundly summed up in his description of Death by the King of terrors: and After him Aristotle much to the same purpose, in styling it.
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And this is so well grounded a passion, that it seizes and shakes the mind, and shrivels up the Spirits of the stoutest, the wisest, and most virtuous men.
And this is so well grounded a passion, that it seizes and shakes the mind, and shrivels up the Spirits of the Stoutest, the Wisest, and most virtuous men.
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The reason of all which must be sought for, in our Inbred Antipathy to Annihilation. The fear of Death lies as close to our essence as the Love of Life,
The reason of all which must be sought for, in our Inbred Antipathy to Annihilation. The Fear of Death lies as close to our essence as the Love of Life,
as to perswade him to fall out with his nature, and renounce his being: And if it be a Natural, it must also be a Necessary, and unavoidable passion:
as to persuade him to fallen out with his nature, and renounce his being: And if it be a Natural, it must also be a Necessary, and unavoidable passion:
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This Enemy is not only Formidable, and operative meerly upon the fancy, but its really Hurtful and Mischievous. Death smites us in all our Capacities, in our Relations, and our Persons.
This Enemy is not only Formidable, and operative merely upon the fancy, but its really Hurtful and Mischievous. Death smites us in all our Capacities, in our Relations, and our Persons.
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Add hereunto, that this is an inveterate and implacable Enemy: with whom there can no league be struck, no amity purchased, no reconciliation had. It gives quarter to none;
Add hereunto, that this is an inveterate and implacable Enemy: with whom there can no league be struck, no amity purchased, no reconciliation had. It gives quarter to none;
The Devil who is General and Parent of this Enemy, being the Father of Sin, (who is the Mother of Death) hath like an infernal Hannibal sworn all his Offspring to have no peace with the Posterity of Adam. Nevertheless Death could do us no great mischief,
The devil who is General and Parent of this Enemy, being the Father of since, (who is the Mother of Death) hath like an infernal Hannibal sworn all his Offspring to have no peace with the Posterity of Adam. Nevertheless Death could do us no great mischief,
But the dreadfulness of this Weapon, and its analogy to a Sting, will more fully appear from a distinct consideration of the Pungent and Poisonous nature of Sin.
But the dreadfulness of this Weapon, and its analogy to a Sting, will more Fully appear from a distinct consideration of the Pungent and Poisonous nature of Sin.
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1. Sin is of a Pungent and Painful nature; It usually approaches us indeed with a courtly address, and a fawning salutation: like Solomons strange Woman;
1. since is of a Pungent and Painful nature; It usually Approaches us indeed with a courtly address, and a fawning salutation: like Solomons strange Woman;
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and the very thoughts of the Divine Vengeance will necessarily give him, industriously beats out of his mind all notices and remembrances of these things;
and the very thoughts of the Divine Vengeance will necessarily give him, industriously beats out of his mind all notices and remembrances of these things;
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But at last, when the Conscience hath thrown off her chains and servitude, and asserted her rightful authority and dominion over the Sinner (be it in old age or sickness,
But At last, when the Conscience hath thrown off her chains and servitude, and asserted her rightful Authority and dominion over the Sinner (be it in old age or sickness,
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she will tear away the dress, and wash off the Paint, wherewith Satan hath set off this Jezebel; she will present the Sinner with the right end of the Perspective, which will give him the true image, the full size,
she will tear away the dress, and wash off the Paint, wherewith Satan hath Set off this Jezebel; she will present the Sinner with the right end of the Perspective, which will give him the true image, the full size,
which will then prove so far from being a Painted or Poetick Fire, that the meer speculation of them, i.e. the very intelligible species past through a clear understanding, will like beams through a Burning Glass, immediately kindle a resembling raging flame in his Breast. One way or other Sin will manifest it self to be a Sting indeed, either in the sharpness of remorse to the Penitent, according to the hainousness of his guilt,
which will then prove so Far from being a Painted or Poetic Fire, that the mere speculation of them, i.e. the very intelligible species passed through a clear understanding, will like beams through a Burning Glass, immediately kindle a resembling raging flame in his Breast. One Way or other since will manifest it self to be a Sting indeed, either in the sharpness of remorse to the Penitent, according to the heinousness of his guilt,
What pangs and throws, what anguish and torment it breeds even in good Men, may be learned from David 's mourning all the day long, Psal. 38.6, 3. and having no rest in his bones, by reason of his sin;
What pangs and throws, what anguish and torment it breeds even in good Men, may be learned from David is mourning all the day long, Psalm 38.6, 3. and having no rest in his bones, by reason of his since;
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And if it be so with the green tree, what will it be with the dry? If the true Penitent suffer such whips, what wonder if the Despairing Sinner be lashed with Scorpions? — Nam mens sibi conscia facti Praemetuens adhibet stimulos, terretque flagellis.
And if it be so with the green tree, what will it be with the dry? If the true Penitent suffer such whips, what wonder if the Despairing Sinner be lashed with Scorpions? — Nam Mens sibi conscia facti Praemetuens adhibet stimulos, terretque flagellis.
and afterward in a cool and sober reflection, desperately sticking them into his own Soul. It is in vain for such a person to expect relief from outward applications, who hath the Wolf within his Breast, the Gangrene in his Conscience.
and afterwards in a cool and Sobrium reflection, desperately sticking them into his own Soul. It is in vain for such a person to expect relief from outward applications, who hath the Wolf within his Breast, the Gangrene in his Conscience.
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but the Fiend still haunts him, his murder'd Mothers Ghost follows him through all the crouds of Men and labyrinths of Business; through Solitudes and Entertainments;
but the Fiend still haunts him, his murdered Mother's Ghost follows him through all the crouds of Men and labyrinths of Business; through solitudes and Entertainments;
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and whilst that fatal sting, his guilt, remains, he must needs bleed within, languish and sink under Insupportable horrour and fearful looking for of Judgment.
and while that fatal sting, his guilt, remains, he must needs bleed within, languish and sink under Insupportable horror and fearful looking for of Judgement.
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and running to Hell for sanctuary; (as if the Rolling in Infernal Flames, would be a refreshment to them, in comparison of that more intolerable Top het within;
and running to Hell for sanctuary; (as if the Rolling in Infernal Flames, would be a refreshment to them, in comparison of that more intolerable Top het within;
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Those external sulphurous heats and scorchings will be so far from calling out, or allaying the internal, that they will reverberate and enrage them more,
Those external sulphurous heats and scorchings will be so Far from calling out, or allaying the internal, that they will reverberate and enrage them more,
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throwing him into such vast Extremities, such strange and horrible Convulsions, as exceeded all things, but the infinit demerit of our Sins which occasioned them.
throwing him into such vast Extremities, such strange and horrible Convulsions, as exceeded all things, but the infinite demerit of our Sins which occasioned them.
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What oppressions of Spirit? What heaviness of soul unto death? What dreadful Agonies? What bloody sweat did it cast him into? What vehement and reiterated Prayers? What doleful Cries under the Paroxysms of the Conflict, did it extort from him? And if Imputative guilt was thus terrible and tormenting to the holy Jesus, what will Inherent be to the wicked Reprobates,
What oppressions of Spirit? What heaviness of soul unto death? What dreadful Agonies? What bloody sweat did it cast him into? What vehement and reiterated Prayers? What doleful Cries under the Paroxysms of the Conflict, did it extort from him? And if Imputative guilt was thus terrible and tormenting to the holy jesus, what will Inherent be to the wicked Reprobates,
All the steps and advances towards our greatest sorrow, (from the first indisposition and slightest pain, to final Death and utter Damnation) derive from hence.
All the steps and advances towards our greatest sorrow, (from the First indisposition and slightest pain, to final Death and utter Damnation) derive from hence.
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but that unhappy fall that Sin gave us, so bruised and loosened our Constitution, and made us ever since so feeble and tender, that we are now brought under the power of the weakest and most Contemptible Creature.
but that unhappy fallen that since gave us, so Bruised and loosened our Constitution, and made us ever since so feeble and tender, that we Are now brought under the power of the Weakest and most Contemptible Creature.
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how small soever (if the Viper be not crushed by Contrition and Repentance) but will prove mortal. One single act of it (if it were possible to stop there) nay the least omission entitles to eternal Death.
how small soever (if the Viper be not crushed by Contrition and Repentance) but will prove Mortal. One single act of it (if it were possible to stop there) nay the least omission entitles to Eternal Death.
thy Victory hitherto hath been notoriously both known and felt, but where is it now?) yet all Countries and Ages, Histories and Observation shew how he hath gone on Conquering and to Conquer;
thy Victory hitherto hath been notoriously both known and felt, but where is it now?) yet all Countries and Ages, Histories and Observation show how he hath gone on Conquering and to Conquer;
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Cyrus and Alexander, Caesar and Tamberlane, after all their glorious Conquests and Trophies, their Temples and Statues, have at last let fall their Victorious Arms at the feet of this great Conqueror,
Cyrus and Alexander, Caesar and Tamburlaine, After all their glorious Conquests and Trophies, their Temples and Statues, have At last let fallen their Victorious Arms At the feet of this great Conqueror,
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Those Heroick flaming Spirits who were so fierce and keen for Victory and Honour, and so unsatiable with All this World could give them, that they were impatient even to the Effeminacy of tears, that there was no more then this to Conquer and Triumph over, have yet in fine had all their heat and vigour quenched and tamed by the cold hand of Death; their Glory covered with Darkness;
Those Heroic flaming Spirits who were so fierce and keen for Victory and Honour, and so unsatiable with All this World could give them, that they were impatient even to the Effeminacy of tears, that there was no more then this to Conquer and Triumph over, have yet in fine had all their heat and vigour quenched and tamed by the cold hand of Death; their Glory covered with Darkness;
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who might insult them too in the Prophetick Stile, saying, Is this the Man that made the Earth to tremble, Isa. 14. and shaked Kingdoms? That made the World a Wilderness,
who might insult them too in the Prophetic Style, saying, Is this the Man that made the Earth to tremble, Isaiah 14. and shaked Kingdoms? That made the World a Wilderness,
O thou who didst weaken the Nations, Art thou also become weak like other Men? Ezek. 32. Dost thou lie among those that are slain with the Sword? And bear the shame of them that go down to the Pit? How come thy once glittering weapons of War to lie so quiet and rusty by thee,
Oh thou who didst weaken the nations, Art thou also become weak like other Men? Ezekiel 32. Dost thou lie among those that Are slave with the Sword? And bear the shame of them that go down to the Pit? How come thy once glittering weapons of War to lie so quiet and rusty by thee,
intrench within thy bosom, and prey upon thy Vitals? He was as great a Warriour as a King who acknowledged the Absolute Soveraignty and general success of this Monarch, in asking the question;
entrench within thy bosom, and prey upon thy Vitals? He was as great a Warrior as a King who acknowledged the Absolute Sovereignty and general success of this Monarch, in asking the question;
And not only David, the Man after Gods own heart, but the Son of David, the Man to whose heart God himself was hypostatically joyn'd, the Blessed Jesus, was for some time his Subject and Captive.
And not only David, the Man After God's own heart, but the Son of David, the Man to whose heart God himself was hypostatically joined, the Blessed jesus, was for Some time his Subject and Captive.
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If the overthrow were no more than the greatest Temporal Destruction, nay, (which is greater) than an Eternal Annihilation; (so that as our hopes were only in this life, our fears might be of no other) Our Case were the less Deplorable;
If the overthrow were no more than the greatest Temporal Destruction, nay, (which is greater) than an Eternal Annihilation; (so that as our hope's were only in this life, our fears might be of no other) Our Case were the less Deplorable;
O wretched Men that we are, who shall deliver us from the body of Sin and of this Death? VVho shall rescue us from the All-devouring Mouth of this Grave? Certainly neither Man nor Angel can deliver us from the force and fury of these Enemies;
Oh wretched Men that we Are, who shall deliver us from the body of since and of this Death? Who shall rescue us from the All-devouring Mouth of this Grave? Certainly neither Man nor Angel can deliver us from the force and fury of these Enemies;
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when he disarmed Death of his Sting and quenched its Poison in his Blood; and by taking away the guilt thereof, destroyed both the power and enmity of Death;
when he disarmed Death of his Sting and quenched its Poison in his Blood; and by taking away the guilt thereof, destroyed both the power and enmity of Death;
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though he suffered the Enemy to continue till the General Resurrection. He conquered the Grave also, making his way through all its Guards and Rampiers:
though he suffered the Enemy to continue till the General Resurrection. He conquered the Grave also, making his Way through all its Guards and Rampiers:
and carried away the gates of his Prison to the Heavenly Mount, giving eminent proof of his ability and fitness for this mighty Enterprise, by beating the Enemy at his own Weapon,
and carried away the gates of his Prison to the Heavenly Mount, giving eminent proof of his ability and fitness for this mighty Enterprise, by beating the Enemy At his own Weapon,
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There's no more Condemnation now from the Law, to them who are under Grace, Sin hath no more Dominion over us, though it still keeps a Residence among us.
There's no more Condemnation now from the Law, to them who Are under Grace, since hath no more Dominion over us, though it still keeps a Residence among us.
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it may receive us into its Belly, (as the Whale did the Prophet) but not being able to hold us, must of necessity cast us up again, upon the Land of Immortality.
it may receive us into its Belly, (as the Whale did the Prophet) but not being able to hold us, must of necessity cast us up again, upon the Land of Immortality.
Those Israelites seem to have fully understood its price, who having been long harassed by their Enemies, offered to God whatsoever he pleased for one;
Those Israelites seem to have Fully understood its price, who having been long harassed by their Enemies, offered to God whatsoever he pleased for one;
and Entertainments, in comparison of that Mortal (shall I say Immortal) Enmity, that Spiritual Bondage, that Eternal Misery, which we are delivered from by this happy Victory.
and Entertainments, in comparison of that Mortal (shall I say Immortal) Enmity, that Spiritual Bondage, that Eternal Misery, which we Are Delivered from by this happy Victory.
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but that could not debar our Victorious Lord from a right to this Honour, who had virtually slain infinitely more in destroying the whole Body of Sin and Death,
but that could not debar our Victorious Lord from a right to this Honour, who had virtually slave infinitely more in destroying the Whole Body of since and Death,
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when he went up towards the Heavenly City with a Shout, Ps. 47.5. and the sound of a Trumpet, having the Clouds for his Triumphal Chariots, leading Captivity Captive, Coll. 2.15. and making shew of the Spoils openly.
when he went up towards the Heavenly city with a Shout, Ps. 47.5. and the found of a Trumpet, having the Clouds for his Triumphal Chariots, leading Captivity Captive, Coll. 2.15. and making show of the Spoils openly.
and Hosanna's in their Mouths (as the Daughters of Israel met his Father David with Musick and Dancing in his return from slaying the Philistin ) and by them Conducted with the greatest Magnificence and Jubilation into the Holy of Holies.
and Hosanna's in their Mouths (as the Daughters of Israel met his Father David with Music and Dancing in his return from slaying the Philistines) and by them Conducted with the greatest Magnificence and Jubilation into the Holy of Holies.
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and our Hosanna's to answer their Jo Paean's; and that upon better ground then any they ever had, seeing by it we are not only delivered from the power and malice of our Cruel Enemy,
and our Hosanna's to answer their John Paean's; and that upon better ground then any they ever had, seeing by it we Are not only Delivered from the power and malice of our Cruel Enemy,
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He hath dispersed all those horrours and amazements, that unavoidably sprung up in our Minds, under the thoughts of our dropping into an Abyss of Darkness, and of nothing;
He hath dispersed all those horrors and amazements, that avoidable sprung up in our Minds, under the thoughts of our dropping into an Abyss of Darkness, and of nothing;
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so that we may now lift up our heads and hearts with joy, and behold those Insulting Egyptians, our proud and inhumane Taskmasters, lying dead on the Shore;
so that we may now lift up our Heads and hearts with joy, and behold those Insulting egyptians, our proud and inhumane Taskmasters, lying dead on the Shore;
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upbraiding and boldly challenging them now to do their worst, and chearfully singing, O Death! Where is thy Sting? Come bring forth all thy Instruments of Mischief, let loose all thy Plagues and Poisons, exert thy destructive Victorious Power to the utmost,
upbraiding and boldly challenging them now to do their worst, and cheerfully singing, Oh Death! Where is thy Sting? Come bring forth all thy Instruments of Mischief, let lose all thy Plagues and Poisons, exert thy destructive Victorious Power to the utmost,
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make fast all thy Prison-doors, and throw thy strongest Chains and Fetters upon me, yet these (as in the case of St. Peter ) shall all fall off, and the other fly open.
make fast all thy Prison-doors, and throw thy Strongest Chains and Fetters upon me, yet these (as in the case of Saint Peter) shall all fallen off, and the other fly open.
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Who can forbear now not only to Sing, but Dance for Joy, who could not forbear before to Cry out and Tremble for fear, under the sight or sense of these hideous Bugbears to the Heirs of Mortality? seeing they are now so weaken'd and wounded, that there's little left for us, save the honour and pleasure to stand upon,
Who can forbear now not only to Sing, but Dance for Joy, who could not forbear before to Cry out and Tremble for Fear, under the sighed or sense of these hideous Bugbears to the Heirs of Mortality? seeing they Are now so weakened and wounded, that there's little left for us, save the honour and pleasure to stand upon,
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We should be forc'd to sojourn in this Mesech, and be confin'd to dwell for ever in these Tents of Kedar, were it not for Death, which is the happy gate to Everlasting Life.
We should be forced to sojourn in this Mesech, and be confined to dwell for ever in these Tents of Kedar, were it not for Death, which is the happy gate to Everlasting Life.
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'Tis now not a Dungeon, but a Repository, wherein the Sacred Dust (the only Reliques) of the Saints are to be inshrined, till the last Trump shall call for them again, to be built up into a new and living Temple for their own blessed Souls and the holy Spirit of God to cohabite in for evermore.
It's now not a Dungeon, but a Repository, wherein the Sacred Dust (the only Relics) of the Saints Are to be enshrined, till the last Trump shall call for them again, to be built up into a new and living Temple for their own blessed Souls and the holy Spirit of God to cohabit in for evermore.
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in our Hearts and in our Lives; in Pious Remembrances, and pure Conversations. The grateful Heathens used to Consecrate the Memory of those Heroes who subdu'd their Enemies,
in our Hearts and in our Lives; in Pious Remembrances, and pure Conversations. The grateful heathens used to Consecrate the Memory of those Heroes who subdued their Enemies,
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for a perpetual Remembrance? Let us take the Cup of Salvation, and sing Everlasting Praises to this Immortal Lord of Life, who was content once to die, that we Mortals might live for ever:
for a perpetual Remembrance? Let us take the Cup of Salvation, and sing Everlasting Praises to this Immortal Lord of Life, who was content once to die, that we Mortals might live for ever:
who hath in his Gospel thrown wide open the Everlasting Gates of Glory, and exposed to our view all the Riches, the Beauties, and Honours of his Kingdom;
who hath in his Gospel thrown wide open the Everlasting Gates of Glory, and exposed to our view all the Riches, the Beauty's, and Honours of his Kingdom;
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and to support and animate us in all Difficulties and Conflicts in our passage to this new Jerusalem: To him I say, let us give (as is most due) all possible Praise and Adoration, both now and for evermore.
and to support and animate us in all Difficulties and Conflicts in our passage to this new Jerusalem: To him I say, let us give (as is most due) all possible Praise and Adoration, both now and for evermore.
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and a clear prospect of this glorious Scene of Immortality beyond it, which fixed this great and good Man (whose Obsequies we are now Celebrating) in so steddy and uniform a Course of Christianity in his Life,
and a clear prospect of this glorious Scene of Immortality beyond it, which fixed this great and good Man (whose Obsequies we Are now Celebrating) in so steady and uniform a Course of Christianity in his Life,
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though the Honourary Augmentation of a Hand and Banner to their Arms, and of the Mannor of Hanley with its Franchises and Priviledges to their Estate, will never suffer the brave Atchievements of Advancing the Black Princes Standard at the famous Battle of Cressey, and the taking Prisoner Count Tanquervile the Norman, (that bitter Enemy to the English Monarch and Nation) to be forgotten;
though the Honourary Augmentation of a Hand and Banner to their Arms, and of the Manor of Hanley with its Franchises and Privileges to their Estate, will never suffer the brave Achievements of Advancing the Black Princes Standard At the famous Battle of Cressey, and the taking Prisoner Count Tanquervile the Norman, (that bitter Enemy to the English Monarch and nation) to be forgotten;
not to mention, that the most Noble Order of Bannerets, wherewith several of his Progenitors have been honoured, sufficiently proclaim their Martial Vertues and Performances.
not to mention, that the most Noble Order of Bannerets, wherewith several of his Progenitors have been honoured, sufficiently proclaim their Martial Virtues and Performances.
The singular Piety of his Grandfather Sir Peter; the extraordinary Charity and Benignity of his Uncle Francis; the Constancy and Fixedness in Religion of his Father;
The singular Piety of his Grandfather Sir Peter; the extraordinary Charity and Benignity of his Uncle Francis; the Constancy and Fixedness in Religion of his Father;
These hopeful Seeds of Vertue and Excellency being cast into his Original Elements, were so well water'd and cherish'd by his Careful and Pious Parents in the first Education of his Green Age;
These hopeful Seeds of Virtue and Excellency being cast into his Original Elements, were so well watered and cherished by his Careful and Pious Parents in the First Education of his Green Age;
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as render'd him a most Accomplish'd and Useful Gentleman both to his Prince and Country. The Natural Talents of his Mind were above the Common Standard.
as rendered him a most Accomplished and Useful Gentleman both to his Prince and Country. The Natural Talents of his Mind were above the Common Standard.
He was Endued with a large Capacity and generous Amplitude of Soul. His Understanding was able to penetrate and Master whatever he thought fit to turn it to.
He was Endued with a large Capacity and generous Amplitude of Soul. His Understanding was able to penetrate and Master whatever he Thought fit to turn it to.
His Memory so faithful as to retain every thing it laid hold on, but Injuries and Vanities. His Judgment solid and clear. His Apprehension quick and sagacious;
His Memory so faithful as to retain every thing it laid hold on, but Injuries and Vanities. His Judgement solid and clear. His Apprehension quick and sagacious;
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He had an absolute Command over all his Passions, save only those Divine ones, (which 'tis the greatest freedom and honour to obey) for though there were many things that might displease, yet none could disturb him.
He had an absolute Command over all his Passion, save only those Divine ones, (which it's the greatest freedom and honour to obey) for though there were many things that might displease, yet none could disturb him.
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His whole frame was so mixt and interwoven, of so smooth and even a Web, that what Philosophy denies to the finest of Bodies, was the peculiar Prerogative of his inward Composition, Temperamentum ad Pondus.
His Whole frame was so mixed and interwoven, of so smooth and even a Web, that what Philosophy Denies to the Finest of Bodies, was the peculiar Prerogative of his inward Composition, Temperamentum ad Pondus.
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In the happy Acquaintance and Converse I had with him for almost twenty years, I never perceived in him the least Inclinations to any Immoral, Indecent, or Dishonourable Action.
In the happy Acquaintance and Converse I had with him for almost twenty Years, I never perceived in him the least Inclinations to any Immoral, Indecent, or Dishonourable Actium.
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so that none came nearer to St. James 's Character of a Perfect Man, the not offending so much as in word. No Pride strain'd his Behaviour; no Superciliousness distorted his Looks;
so that none Come nearer to Saint James is Character of a Perfect Man, the not offending so much as in word. No Pride strained his Behaviour; no Superciliousness distorted his Looks;
which few that came within their happy Influence could defend themselves from being taken with. None was ever endued with more Candor and Ingenuity; more Frankness and Affability.
which few that Come within their happy Influence could defend themselves from being taken with. None was ever endued with more Candor and Ingenuity; more Frankness and Affability.
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He was the best of Husbands to a most Accomplish'd, Vertuous, and Excellent Lady, which he chose out of the Honourable and Renowned Family of the Chicheley 's;
He was the best of Husbands to a most Accomplished, Virtuous, and Excellent Lady, which he chosen out of the Honourable and Renowned Family of the Chicheley is;
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and by whom he was answered with an Equal Agreeableness, Fidelity, and Conjugal Affection. He was the Tenderest of Fathers to a hopeful and numerous Issue;
and by whom he was answered with an Equal Agreeableness, Fidis, and Conjugal Affection. He was the Tenderest of Father's to a hopeful and numerous Issue;
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and especially in their seasoning with the true Principles of Honour, Vertue, and Religion.) How cautious and tender he was in Marrying any of them without their full Consent, their hearty Affection and free Choice, he put out of doubt to others, by raising one in himself,
and especially in their seasoning with the true Principles of Honour, Virtue, and Religion.) How cautious and tender he was in Marrying any of them without their full Consent, their hearty Affection and free Choice, he put out of doubt to Others, by raising one in himself,
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And according to these no less Prudent, than Indulgent Measures, a little before his Death he disposed both his Eldest Son and Daughter into very suitable and happy Marriages.
And according to these no less Prudent, than Indulgent Measures, a little before his Death he disposed both his Eldest Son and Daughter into very suitable and happy Marriages.
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so in Architecture in general he was a great Master. Yet the Inward Model of his House, its Government, was no less Excellent and Regular, than its Outward Structure.
so in Architecture in general he was a great Master. Yet the Inward Model of his House, its Government, was no less Excellent and Regular, than its Outward Structure.
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such as besides the discharge of their proper Offices, might by their general Course of Sobriety and Industry, by their good Manners and Ingenious Arts;
such as beside the discharge of their proper Offices, might by their general Course of Sobriety and Industry, by their good Manners and Ingenious Arts;
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And because some may conceive these however laudable Qualities I have touch'd upon, to be but of the lower form, I must add, that (besides that a Prudent Conduct,
And Because Some may conceive these however laudable Qualities I have touched upon, to be but of the lower from, I must add, that (beside that a Prudent Conduct,
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nor any abatement to his greater Vertues, which eminently shone out in those higher Capacities and Stations, whereto he was deservedly call'd by his Kind and Country:
nor any abatement to his greater Virtues, which eminently shone out in those higher Capacities and Stations, whereto he was deservedly called by his Kind and Country:
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being furnished with all proper Endowments for the weighty Debates in the Senate; and for the discharge of his Publick Offices both Civil and Military at home.
being furnished with all proper Endowments for the weighty Debates in the Senate; and for the discharge of his Public Offices both Civil and Military At home.
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or who performed his Trusts with more Courage and Integrity: of which he gave sufficient Testimony in a steddy and impartial Administration of Justice;
or who performed his Trusts with more Courage and Integrity: of which he gave sufficient Testimony in a steady and impartial Administration of justice;
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and in a resolute opposition to all the bold Vices and Debaucheries of the times; as particularly, in the suppression of Schism in the Conventicles, of Faction in the Towns, and Mutinies in the Field;
and in a resolute opposition to all the bold Vices and Debaucheries of the times; as particularly, in the suppression of Schism in the Conventicles, of Faction in the Towns, and Mutinies in the Field;
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In his whole Conduct pursuing the publick good, pointing at those great ends of Government assigned by St. Peter; the Punishment of Evil Doers, and the praise of them that do well.
In his Whole Conduct pursuing the public good, pointing At those great ends of Government assigned by Saint Peter; the Punishment of Evil Doers, and the praise of them that do well.
but it broke out in the most dismal midnight of a prosperous Usurpation; when Loyalty was punished as High Treason, and Faction rewarded as Meritorious;
but it broke out in the most dismal midnight of a prosperous Usurpation; when Loyalty was punished as High Treason, and Faction rewarded as Meritorious;
nor any thing accounted more worthy of Consecration, than Schism and Sacriledge. Even then he engaged in the Cheshire Rising to restore his Exiled Soveraign;
nor any thing accounted more worthy of Consecration, than Schism and Sacrilege. Even then he engaged in the Cheshire Rising to restore his Exiled Sovereign;
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though being surprized by the Enemy, he was prevented from appearing in that unsuccessful Enterprize, of which both these Palatine Counties, (the Stage of the Action) and York Castle (the place of his Imprisonment) are unquestionable Witnesses;
though being surprised by the Enemy, he was prevented from appearing in that unsuccessful Enterprise, of which both these Palatine Counties, (the Stage of the Actium) and York Castle (the place of his Imprisonment) Are unquestionable Witnesses;
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which ow'd not its rise to any Court-flattery or Ambitious Designs, but to that well grounded Maxim, That the Ease and Weal of all the Members, depend not more necessarily upon the good Estate of the Head,
which owed not its rise to any Court-flattery or Ambitious Designs, but to that well grounded Maxim, That the Ease and Weal of all the Members, depend not more necessarily upon the good Estate of the Head,
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but it was a constant, uniform Church of England Loyalty, which is always ready and zealous to sacrifice every thing to the Soveraigns Service, (let his Religion and Temper be what it will) (be it Estate or Blood) save only the Cause of God and the Church;
but it was a constant, uniform Church of England Loyalty, which is always ready and zealous to sacrifice every thing to the Sovereigns Service, (let his Religion and Temper be what it will) (be it Estate or Blood) save only the Cause of God and the Church;
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which as they are always inseperable, so may they be for ever insuperable. He was Proof against all Discontents, because incapable of any Disappointments.
which as they Are always inseparable, so may they be for ever insuperable. He was Proof against all Discontents, Because incapable of any Disappointments.
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but proceeding upon the Heroick Principles of Honour, Duty, and Love to both, thought himself amply recompenced with the satisfaction that sprung up in his mind from the sense of such worthy and generous Actions.
but proceeding upon the Heroic Principles of Honour, Duty, and Love to both, Thought himself amply recompensed with the satisfaction that sprung up in his mind from the sense of such worthy and generous Actions.
in all which he acquitted himself with such signal Fidelity, that (besides the many honourable and kind Attestations of King Charles to that purpose) his present Majesty at a solemn Debate about a reform of the Deputy Lieutenants,
in all which he acquitted himself with such signal Fidis, that (beside the many honourable and kind Attestations of King Charles to that purpose) his present Majesty At a solemn Debate about a reform of the Deputy Lieutenants,
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And when in his Royal Progress at Chester he heard of His last fatal Indisposition, he gave an evident Testimony of his great value and kindness for him, in a free Commendation of his Person,
And when in his Royal Progress At Chester he herd of His last fatal Indisposition, he gave an evident Testimony of his great valve and kindness for him, in a free Commendation of his Person,
As to his Religion, he was a true Son of that purest branch of Christs holy Church, the Church of England; from whom he suck'd those Pious and Loyal Principles, which led him on to all his Vertuous and great Actions.
As to his Religion, he was a true Son of that Purest branch of Christ holy Church, the Church of England; from whom he sucked those Pious and Loyal Principles, which led him on to all his Virtuous and great Actions.
as to continue fixed in a constant and devout use of her Liturgy; in a frequent and comfortable participation of the Blessed Sacrament according to her usage;
as to continue fixed in a constant and devout use of her Liturgy; in a frequent and comfortable participation of the Blessed Sacrament according to her usage;
and in an unalterable adherence to her Communion in all its branches, in despite of all the Arguments and Motives both of Friends and Enemies to the contrary.
and in an unalterable adherence to her Communion in all its branches, in despite of all the Arguments and Motives both of Friends and Enemies to the contrary.
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For notwithstanding his near Relation to, his intimate Friendship and frequent Converse with many Considerable Persons of the Romish Faith in this County;
For notwithstanding his near Relation to, his intimate Friendship and frequent Converse with many Considerable Persons of the Romish Faith in this County;
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So that the mouth of Envy and Malice it self must henceforth be for ever sealed up, from calling him either Church Papist, (as he hath been by the one) or Church Puritan (as by the other.) And as no Personal Considerations or Interests were able to draw him from the Church;
So that the Mouth of Envy and Malice it self must henceforth be for ever sealed up, from calling him either Church Papist, (as he hath been by the one) or Church Puritan (as by the other.) And as no Personal Considerations or Interests were able to draw him from the Church;
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And as the most effectual means for that happy end, he daily pray'd for the peace of this Jerusalem, as he had formerly wept when he saw her in the dust.
And as the most effectual means for that happy end, he daily prayed for the peace of this Jerusalem, as he had formerly wept when he saw her in the dust.
and did not content himself to sit there as an idle and unconcerned Spectator (as the manner of too many is) but performed his part with so much Devotion and Exactness, that the Ministers themselves,
and did not content himself to fit there as an idle and unconcerned Spectator (as the manner of too many is) but performed his part with so much Devotion and Exactness, that the Ministers themselves,
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namely those indispensable Commands of Natural and Eternal Religion, a faithful Service of God and our Generation, in a Prudent, Pious and Moral Conversation:
namely those indispensable Commands of Natural and Eternal Religion, a faithful Service of God and our Generation, in a Prudent, Pious and Moral Conversation:
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scarce seeing a poor Person at a distance, but he prepared to meet him with his Alms in his hand, to prevent his being askt for what he esteemed a just Debt,
scarce seeing a poor Person At a distance, but he prepared to meet him with his Alms in his hand, to prevent his being asked for what he esteemed a just Debt,
And whom he thus remembred in his life time he forgat not at his death, bequeathing Considerable Sums to their use, in the several Towns where he was blest with an Estate.
And whom he thus remembered in his life time he forgot not At his death, bequeathing Considerable Sums to their use, in the several Towns where he was blessed with an Estate.
To the Injured and Helpless Persons he willingly offered himself, as a Shield for their Defence from the violence and oppression of the unreasonable and powerful Man. Among the Contentions he was so blessed a Peacemaker, that he might well be styl'd the Civil Conciliator of his Country.
To the Injured and Helpless Persons he willingly offered himself, as a Shield for their Defence from the violence and oppression of the unreasonable and powerful Man. Among the Contentions he was so blessed a Peacemaker, that he might well be styled the Civil Conciliator of his Country.
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for departing from his undoubted Right and Interest, rather than make any breach with his Neighbours, to the disturbance of his inward quiet and outward peace.
for departing from his undoubted Right and Interest, rather than make any breach with his Neighbours, to the disturbance of his inward quiet and outward peace.
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He had a considerable Difference under his Arbitration, at the time of his Death, which though 'tis to be lamented he lived not to finish, that the Parties concerned might have reap'd the peaceable fruits of his successful endeavours upon Earth;
He had a considerable Difference under his Arbitration, At the time of his Death, which though it's to be lamented he lived not to finish, that the Parties concerned might have reaped the peaceable fruits of his successful endeavours upon Earth;
So that whosoever had occasion to make use of him, found in him according to his particular Exigence, the faithfulness of a Friend, the Wisdom of a Counsellor, the Uprightness of a Judge,
So that whosoever had occasion to make use of him, found in him according to his particular Exigence, the faithfulness of a Friend, the Wisdom of a Counsellor, the Uprightness of a Judge,
and of his unfeigned Love and Zeal for the Church of England in particular, we could ex Abundanti present you with a further Heroick proof of it, in this Parish;
and of his unfeigned Love and Zeal for the Church of England in particular, we could ex Abundanti present you with a further Heroic proof of it, in this Parish;
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where he has at his own proper Charges built a Decent and Elegant Chapel, and taken care to Establish a Competent Maintenance for a constant Ministery therein for the Publick Worship of God, Secundum usum Anglicanum. Wherein he shew'd himself no less the Son of the Divine, than of the Gentleman;
where he has At his own proper Charges built a Decent and Elegant Chapel, and taken care to Establish a Competent Maintenance for a constant Ministry therein for the Public Worship of God, Secundum usum Anglican. Wherein he showed himself no less the Son of the Divine, than of the Gentleman;
so by this extraordinary Act of Sacred Munificence, he made an ascent to the Dignity and Honour of his great Grandfather Sir Peter Legh, who was the sole Founder of the Parochial Chapel of Disley in the Parish of Stock-Port; in which for a better Augmentation of the Ministers Salary, this worthy Gentleman not only gave Twenty pounds a year in his life time,
so by this extraordinary Act of Sacred Munificence, he made an ascent to the Dignity and Honour of his great Grandfather Sir Peter Legh, who was the sole Founder of the Parochial Chapel of Disley in the Parish of Stock-Port; in which for a better Augmentation of the Ministers Salary, this worthy Gentleman not only gave Twenty pounds a year in his life time,
Which Magnificent Pieces of Piety afford a noble Example to all Men of Estates, of honouring God with their substance, according to Solomons Advice, as well as with cheaper services;
Which Magnificent Pieces of Piety afford a noble Exampl to all Men of Estates, of honouring God with their substance, according to Solomons advice, as well as with cheaper services;
and that in a higher degree than the Widow of Sarepta; for while her Hospitable Barrel and Cruse kept at a stand only and wasted not, his Wealth by his Religious Disbursements overflow'd, and like the true Riches of the Mind, improved by using;
and that in a higher degree than the Widow of Sarepta; for while her Hospitable Barrel and Cruse kept At a stand only and wasted not, his Wealth by his Religious Disbursements overflowed, and like the true Riches of the Mind, improved by using;
and so became an eminent Instance and Justification of that sacred Paradox, That there is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; Prov. 11.24. In short, This Excellent Person like an unspotted Pearl, was a Man of many and bright Vertues, without the least stain of any known Vice.
and so became an eminent Instance and Justification of that sacred Paradox, That there is that Scattereth, and yet increases; Curae 11.24. In short, This Excellent Person like an unspotted Pearl, was a Man of many and bright Virtues, without the least stain of any known Vice.
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Besides, the great commotion which I feel in my own Breast for the particular share I bear in this general loss hath so scattered my thoughts, that it ought to be admitted not only to excuse a negligence of Style and a disorderly Method, but to justifie them too;
Beside, the great commotion which I feel in my own Breast for the particular share I bear in this general loss hath so scattered my thoughts, that it ought to be admitted not only to excuse a negligence of Style and a disorderly Method, but to justify them too;
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Having now attended this Extraordinary Man through the more remarkable and Illustrious Passages of his Life, we come to the last dark scene of it, that of his Death;
Having now attended this Extraordinary Man through the more remarkable and Illustrious Passages of his Life, we come to the last dark scene of it, that of his Death;
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For as he lived the Life, so he died the Death of the Righteous, in the Unity and Communion of the Church of England; thereby giving the most absolute Pattern of an Excellent Christian in both.
For as he lived the Life, so he died the Death of the Righteous, in the Unity and Communion of the Church of England; thereby giving the most absolute Pattern of an Excellent Christian in both.
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In all things performing this last part so gracefully, as when he went off the Stage not only to deserve the Plaudits of all good Men and Angels to whom he was a Spectacle,
In all things performing this last part so gracefully, as when he went off the Stage not only to deserve the Plaudits of all good Men and Angels to whom he was a Spectacle,
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but to receive an Euge and a Crown from his great Master, who hath doubtless exalted him to a State of full Recompence and Transcendent Glory with himself in Heaven;
but to receive an Euge and a Crown from his great Master, who hath doubtless exalted him to a State of full Recompense and Transcendent Glory with himself in Heaven;
His setting like that of the Sun (whose unlimited influence and bounty he emulated) though it creates a Day and Joy to the other World, leaves us in the Night and Darkness of gloomy thoughts for our loss.
His setting like that of the Sun (whose unlimited influence and bounty he emulated) though it creates a Day and Joy to the other World, leaves us in the Night and Darkness of gloomy thoughts for our loss.
Yet we ought not only with patience but chearfulness to Contemplate and acquiesce in this great Conjugation of our losses, they being also infinitely overbalanced by his gain of that Eternal and exceeding weight of glory, which we are all aspiring unto,
Yet we ought not only with patience but cheerfulness to Contemplate and acquiesce in this great Conjugation of our losses, they being also infinitely overbalanced by his gain of that Eternal and exceeding weight of glory, which we Are all aspiring unto,
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and wherewith he is now certainly Crown'd amidst an innumerable company of Angels, and of the Spirits of Just Men made perfect in the City of the Living God, in whose presence is fulness of Joy,
and wherewith he is now Certainly Crowned amid an innumerable company of Angels, and of the Spirits of Just Men made perfect in the city of the Living God, in whose presence is fullness of Joy,
What we have hitherto heard and seen, from both these Texts, (I mean the Word and Work of God) may yield some useful Inferences, that may reach those who are nearest concerned in this sad occasion.
What we have hitherto herd and seen, from both these Texts, (I mean the Word and Work of God) may yield Some useful Inferences, that may reach those who Are nearest concerned in this sad occasion.
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First the Abstaining from excessive sorrow: Secondly Admitting of moderate and suitable Joy. First we should hence Learn to Abstain from Excessive sorrow.
First the Abstaining from excessive sorrow: Secondly Admitting of moderate and suitable Joy. First we should hence Learn to Abstain from Excessive sorrow.
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Among the Jews though mourning was not accounted a Sin, yet such a Defect and Defilement as Excluded them for a certain time from the use of holy things.
Among the jews though mourning was not accounted a since, yet such a Defect and Defilement as Excluded them for a certain time from the use of holy things.
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but such a strange Coalition, nay such a perfect unity of the Lovers hearts, that death cannot snatch away the one, without Tearing a piece from the other also;
but such a strange Coalition, nay such a perfect unity of the Lovers hearts, that death cannot snatch away the one, without Tearing a piece from the other also;
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Hence S. Paul's admonition to the Thessalonians, 1 Thes. 4.13. concerning them which are asleep, is not that they sorrow not at all, but that they sorrow not as others who have no hope.
Hence S. Paul's admonition to the Thessalonians, 1 Thebes 4.13. Concerning them which Are asleep, is not that they sorrow not At all, but that they sorrow not as Others who have no hope.
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What a great disparagement and a Reproach would it be to our Religion, if we could not shew an equal courage at least with the Heathens under the loss of Friends, which many of them sustained not only with moderation but unconcernedness.
What a great disparagement and a Reproach would it be to our Religion, if we could not show an equal courage At least with the heathens under the loss of Friends, which many of them sustained not only with moderation but unconcernedness.
Could we in truth urge that Argument for our Lamentation which Rachel alledg'd for her refusing comfort upon the Death of her Children, because they are not;
Could we in truth urge that Argument for our Lamentation which Rachel alleged for her refusing Comfort upon the Death of her Children, Because they Are not;
but now, seeing it appears from what has been said, and all Christians acknowledge that death can have no other force upon a man than was ascribed of Old to Gyges his Ring;
but now, seeing it appears from what has been said, and all Christians acknowledge that death can have no other force upon a man than was ascribed of Old to Gyges his Ring;
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why should we so grosly and meanly deny that in our practice, which we so openly and constantly avow in our Creed? and in despite of all the evidence of Scripture,
why should we so grossly and meanly deny that in our practice, which we so openly and constantly avow in our Creed? and in despite of all the evidence of Scripture,
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if we had reason to believe that he had doomed them to the second, and Everlasting death? we hereby give too just occasion to the Enemies of our Religion, to deride and expose our Hypocrisy,
if we had reason to believe that he had doomed them to the second, and Everlasting death? we hereby give too just occasion to the Enemies of our Religion, to deride and expose our Hypocrisy,
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and indeed whatever may be the pretence, there's nothing at the bottom but a deep tincture of Infidelity which gives birth and nourishment to this unruly passion.
and indeed whatever may be the pretence, there's nothing At the bottom but a deep tincture of Infidelity which gives birth and nourishment to this unruly passion.
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For who can believe that the Son of God himself died, and yet so impatiently lament that any of the Children of men should die also? who can beleive that he conquer'd Death and the Grave, rose again and ascended triumphantly into Heaven,
For who can believe that the Son of God himself died, and yet so impatiently lament that any of the Children of men should die also? who can believe that he conquered Death and the Grave, rose again and ascended triumphantly into Heaven,
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and yet lye under such distractions of mind, when any of our Relations are call'd out of the body to follow him into his Kingdom. We doe hereby raise an evil report of that good Land, the Heavenly Canaan; we discover a mean esteem of that blessed seat, Abrahams bosom, whither good men are carryed at death by the Angels;
and yet lie under such distractions of mind, when any of our Relations Are called out of the body to follow him into his Kingdom. We do hereby raise an evil report of that good Land, the Heavenly Canaan; we discover a mean esteem of that blessed seat, Abrahams bosom, whither good men Are carried At death by the Angels;
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nay we offer an affront to our Saviour himself in deploring their condition as miserable, whom Faith assures us to be with him in Paradise partaking of his Glories and made like unto him.
nay we offer an affront to our Saviour himself in deploring their condition as miserable, whom Faith assures us to be with him in Paradise partaking of his Glories and made like unto him.
And doubtless one assur'd thought of the Christians Heaven, one single glance of the Glories wherewith our Friend is Crown'd, would effectually quash and becalm all those stormy passions,
And doubtless one assured Thought of the Christians Heaven, one single glance of the Glories wherewith our Friend is Crowned, would effectually quash and becalm all those stormy passion,
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So that in final resolution, Immoderate mourning is so unchristian a passion, that it evidently betrays our want of those Gospel-Graces, either Faith in the Doctrine of the Resurrection, and future happiness; or hope and Charity;
So that in final resolution, Immoderate mourning is so unchristian a passion, that it evidently betrays our want of those Gospel graces, either Faith in the Doctrine of the Resurrection, and future happiness; or hope and Charity;
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but the peculiar and distinguishing one of Gods Children, amidst the Ministeries, and in the embraces of those who would willingly have sacrificed their own lives to have redeemed his;
but the peculiar and distinguishing one of God's Children, amid the Ministeries, and in the embraces of those who would willingly have sacrificed their own lives to have redeemed his;
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under the greatest calmness of Spirit, and clearness of understanding to the Fatal moment, his happy Soul being constantly exercis'd and inflam'd with the purest and most ardent devotion, overflowing with Spiritual Comforts and glorious Expectations, till at last it went off as it were in a holy Extasy on the wings of Divine Love and Heavenly Meditations, into the boundless Regions of Light, and Glory, and Immortality.
under the greatest calmness of Spirit, and clearness of understanding to the Fatal moment, his happy Soul being constantly exercised and inflamed with the Purest and most Ardent devotion, overflowing with Spiritual Comforts and glorious Expectations, till At last it went off as it were in a holy Ecstasy on the wings of Divine Love and Heavenly Meditations, into the boundless Regions of Light, and Glory, and Immortality.
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There is nothing more usual, nor perhaps more natural for human Minds, than in their affections and inclinations especially to fly from one extreme to another.
There is nothing more usual, nor perhaps more natural for human Minds, than in their affections and inclinations especially to fly from one extreme to Another.
Let us try then the Experiment in the present Case, and see how happily we can Change the Irrational and dull Passion of sadness, into that Angelick and Spritely one of cheerfulness and gladness of Heart:
Let us try then the Experiment in the present Case, and see how happily we can Change the Irrational and dull Passion of sadness, into that Angelical and Spritely one of cheerfulness and gladness of Heart:
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Sure his blessed Condition which hath Advanced him above the Benefit, (though still below the Addresses and Adorations) of our Prayers is a fitter subject for Thanksgiving,
Sure his blessed Condition which hath Advanced him above the Benefit, (though still below the Addresses and Adorations) of our Prayers is a fitter Subject for Thanksgiving,
who suffer their own spirits to be the more Dejected, by how much his is exalted? like the Representation of the heavenly bodies in the water, the higher the Objects are in Reality above its surface, the Lower doth their Image and Counterpart seem to sink beneath it.
who suffer their own spirits to be the more Dejected, by how much his is exalted? like the Representation of the heavenly bodies in the water, the higher the Objects Are in Reality above its surface, the Lower does their Image and Counterpart seem to sink beneath it.
and if there be no Expressions but of Sorrow amongst men on that Occasion, what is this but to walk directly opposite to the Inhabitants of that upper world;
and if there be no Expressions but of Sorrow among men on that Occasion, what is this but to walk directly opposite to the Inhabitants of that upper world;
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and to justify this Churches title of Militant on Earth, upon this (if there were no other) reason, that it Clashes with the ways and interests of that which is Triumphant in Heaven.
and to justify this Churches title of Militant on Earth, upon this (if there were no other) reason, that it Clashes with the ways and interests of that which is Triumphant in Heaven.
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Let Atheists and Libertines, whose hopes Expire with their breath, go whining about in the Low and Lamentable style of Melancholick and Doleful Elegies at the Death of their friends;
Let Atheists and Libertines, whose hope's Expire with their breath, go whining about in the Low and Lamentable style of Melancholic and Doleful Elegies At the Death of their Friends;
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The Egyptians Celebrated the Obsequies of their Prophet Isis; The People of Salamis of their King Evagoras; and the old Massilienses of their Chiefest Friends;
The egyptians Celebrated the Obsequies of their Prophet Isis; The People of Salamis of their King Evagoras; and the old Massilians of their Chiefest Friends;
And though the Author of nature our blessed Saviour wept for Lazarus, yet if we allow the Fathers Descant, it was not for his death, which freed him from the Miseries of this world;
And though the Author of nature our blessed Saviour wept for Lazarus, yet if we allow the Father's Descant, it was not for his death, which freed him from the Misery's of this world;
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For the Ancient Church had their gladsome Torches, and joyful Hymns, and Psalms in their Offices of burial, which they sung at their Funerals in Testimony of their hope in the Resurrection;
For the Ancient Church had their gladsome Torches, and joyful Hymns, and Psalms in their Offices of burial, which they sung At their Funerals in Testimony of their hope in the Resurrection;
some Footsteps of which Primitive usage seem still Legible in the Customs of those places among us where Psalms are sung all the way while the Body is Carried to the Grave.
Some Footsteps of which Primitive usage seem still Legible in the Customs of those places among us where Psalms Are sung all the Way while the Body is Carried to the Grave.
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nor lastly to him, who in our present Case shall be so just as to believe, that this good man, to whom we are paying these last Offices of Piety, is entred into the perfections and joys of Eternity.
nor lastly to him, who in our present Case shall be so just as to believe, that this good man, to whom we Are paying these last Offices of Piety, is entered into the perfections and Joys of Eternity.
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Whose Glory though it be shut up, and skreen'd from our eyes below, yet (as the Sun in an Eclipse) it opens and Displays it self Illustriously to them above.
Whose Glory though it be shut up, and screened from our eyes below, yet (as the Sun in an Eclipse) it Opens and Displays it self Illustriously to them above.
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Min gling beams with those bright Stars of the Morning, the Angels and Cherubims, he is now securely placed in the City of God, actually Triumphing over Death and Sin;
Min gling beams with those bright Stars of the Morning, the Angels and Cherubims, he is now securely placed in the city of God, actually Triumphing over Death and since;
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What our Saviour said of Jairus 's Daughter is true of our Departed Friend, that he is not Dead but Sleepeth, or indeed but one part of him sleepeth, his Body;
What our Saviour said of Jairus is Daughter is true of our Departed Friend, that he is not Dead but Sleepeth, or indeed but one part of him Sleepeth, his Body;
Beseeching him in the Churches excellent prayer, That of his Gracious goodness, he would shortly accomplish the Number of his Elect, and hasten his Kingdom:
Beseeching him in the Churches excellent prayer, That of his Gracious Goodness, he would shortly accomplish the Number of his Elect, and hasten his Kingdom:
That we meeting again with this happy Soul, and All those other that are Departed in the true Faith of his holy name, may have our Consummation and bliss, both in Body and Soul, In his Eternal and Everlasting Glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.
That we meeting again with this happy Soul, and All those other that Are Departed in the true Faith of his holy name, may have our Consummation and bliss, both in Body and Soul, In his Eternal and Everlasting Glory, through jesus christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.
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NONLATINALPHABET. Chrysost. Hom. 4 in Heb. NONLATINALPHABET Nazianz. in laud. Cesarii. Hieronym. ad O ean. Epitaph. Fabiolae. It. ad Eustach. Epitaph. Paulae.
. Chrysostom Hom. 4 in Hebrew Nazianz in laud. Cesarii. Jerome. ad Oh ean. Epitaph. Fabiolae. It. ad Eustace. Epitaph. Paulae.
