Select discourses ... by John Smith ... ; as also a sermon preached by Simon Patrick ... at the author's funeral ; with a brief account of his life and death.
WHen I saw the blessed Spirit of our Brother, shall I say? or, our Father, making hast out of that Body which lyes before us, these words which I have now read came into my Mind:
WHen I saw the blessed Spirit of our Brother, shall I say? or, our Father, making haste out of that Body which lies before us, these words which I have now read Come into my Mind:
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And methought I saw the good Genius of this place, which inspired us with so much sense of Learning and Goodness, taking its flight and leaving this lower world:
And methought I saw the good Genius of this place, which inspired us with so much sense of Learning and goodness, taking its flight and leaving this lower world:
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At whom my Soul catch'd, as I fansied Elisha to have done at Elijah, and I cryed out, O my Father, My Father, &c. Desirous I was (me-thought) that his NONLATINALPHABET might have been a little while deferr'd;
At whom my Soul catched, as I fancied Elisha to have done At Elijah, and I cried out, Oh my Father, My Father, etc. Desirous I was (methought) that his might have been a little while deferred;
and so he might have gone to Heaven with his Train, taking all his Friends along with him as Attendants to that Glory and Honour wherewith I make no doubt he is crowned.
and so he might have gone to Heaven with his Train, taking all his Friends along with him as Attendants to that Glory and Honour wherewith I make no doubt he is crowned.
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It grieved me in my thoughts that there should be so many Orphans left without a Father, a Society left naked without one of her best Guardians and Chieftains, her very Chariot and Horsemen; unto whose instruction and brave conduct not a few of us will acknowledge that they owe much of their skill and abilities.
It grieved me in my thoughts that there should be so many Orphans left without a Father, a Society left naked without one of her best Guardians and Chieftains, her very Chariot and Horsemen; unto whose instruction and brave conduct not a few of us will acknowledge that they owe much of their skill and abilities.
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For I do not fear to say, as Antoninus doth of the Best man, that he was NONLATINALPHABET, a Priest or Minister of God's who was very subservient to him in his great work.
For I do not Fear to say, as Antoninus does of the Best man, that he was, a Priest or Minister of God's who was very subservient to him in his great work.
If he was not a Prophet like Elijah, yet I am sure he was NONLATINALPHABET (as Gr. Nazianzen I think speaks of S. Basil) an Interpreter of the Spirit, and very well acquainted with his mind;
If he was not a Prophet like Elijah, yet I am sure he was (as Great Nazianzen I think speaks of S. Basil) an Interpreter of the Spirit, and very well acquainted with his mind;
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a man sent down from heaven for our good, and is now gone thither from whence he came, leaving us behind him here, a company of poor Fatherless children, the Sons of this Prophet, weeping and crying out, O my Father, my Father, the Chariot of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof.
a man sent down from heaven for our good, and is now gone thither from whence he Come, leaving us behind him Here, a company of poor Fatherless children, the Sons of this Prophet, weeping and crying out, Oh my Father, my Father, the Chariot of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof.
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yet give me leave to descant a while upon it, now that we are come to inter his Body, which was the dark Shadow where that admirable and illustrious Learning, Wisdome and Godliness, walk'd up and down and shone through upon the world.
yet give me leave to descant a while upon it, now that we Are come to inter his Body, which was the dark Shadow where that admirable and illustrious Learning, Wisdom and Godliness, walked up and down and shone through upon the world.
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You will easily see at the first glance that Something will here offer it self to be said of Elijah, and Something of Elisha: Of Elijah, in that he is called Father, the Chariot and Horsemen of Israel;
You will Easily see At the First glance that Something will Here offer it self to be said of Elijah, and Something of Elisha: Of Elijah, in that he is called Father, the Chariot and Horsemen of Israel;
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First, His Superiority, Eminency, and Dignity. Secondly, His singular Care which he took of others. Thirdly, His great Usefulness, or the Benefit which his Country enjoyed by him.
First, His Superiority, Eminency, and Dignity. Secondly, His singular Care which he took of Others. Thirdly, His great Usefulness, or the Benefit which his Country enjoyed by him.
The Talmudists say of the word Abba, which is near of kin as can be to this in the Text, NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET, Abba is a word of honour and glory, even as Rabbi:
The Talmudists say of the word Abba, which is near of kin as can be to this in the Text,, Abba is a word of honour and glory, even as Rabbi:
And therefore whom he here calls Father, is called verse 3 and 5. Master or Lord, Know'st thou not that Jehovah will take NONLATINALPHABET thy Lord, or Master, from thee today? Elijah was the Head in the Body of the Prophets, the Dux gregis, a main leading man among the rest.
And Therefore whom he Here calls Father, is called verse 3 and 5. Master or Lord, Knowest thou not that Jehovah will take thy Lord, or Master, from thee today? Elijah was the Head in the Body of the prophets, the Dux Gregis, a main leading man among the rest.
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And this was by reason of his Wisdome, Experience and gray-headed Understanding, expressed in the word Father. He was a Sage and grave person, such an Head as was full of Prudence, Skill & Advice, wherein were molded many sober and wise Resolutions, many weighty and mature Determinations, profound and deep Notions, holy and pious Counsels for the teaching of rawer and greener heads.
And this was by reason of his Wisdom, Experience and Gray-headed Understanding, expressed in the word Father. He was a Sage and grave person, such an Head as was full of Prudence, Skill & advice, wherein were moulded many Sobrium and wise Resolutions, many weighty and mature Determinations, profound and deep Notions, holy and pious Counsels for the teaching of rawer and greener Heads.
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And such Instruments God hath alwaies in the world, Men of greater height and stature then others, whom he sets up as torches on an hill to give light to all the Regions round about;
And such Instruments God hath always in the world, Men of greater height and stature then Others, whom he sets up as Torches on an hill to give Light to all the Regions round about;
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Men whose Souls come into the world (as the Chaldee Oracle speaks) — NONLATINALPHABET, clothed with a great deal of Mind, more impregnated then others with Divine notions,
Men whose Souls come into the world (as the Chaldee Oracle speaks) —, clothed with a great deal of Mind, more impregnated then Others with Divine notions,
and of inlarged, open Hearts, to give forth that freely unto men which the NONLATINALPHABET the Fatherly Mind (as the same Oracle calls God) hath given unto them;
and of enlarged, open Hearts, to give forth that freely unto men which the the Fatherly Mind (as the same Oracle calls God) hath given unto them;
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and did sparkle with more then common heat of Love and Piety, and did shine as Lights in the world in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. Elijah was such an one;
and did sparkle with more then Common heat of Love and Piety, and did shine as Lights in the world in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. Elijah was such an one;
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2. Take notice of the Care which Elijah took of Elisha, and that first as a Master of his Scholar, and secondly as a Father of his Son, or if you will have both in one,
2. Take notice of the Care which Elijah took of Elisha, and that First as a Master of his Scholar, and secondly as a Father of his Son, or if you will have both in one,
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as a Fatherly Master. Elisha calls him by this name of Father, because he was his Scholar; and they used commonly to give this title to their Masters or Teachers: whence Pirke Avoth among the Jews, Capitula Patrum, is a Book that contains the wise Sayings & Apophthegms of their Doctors.
as a Fatherly Master. Elisha calls him by this name of Father, Because he was his Scholar; and they used commonly to give this title to their Masters or Teachers: whence Pirke Avoth among the jews, Capitula Patrum, is a Book that contains the wise Sayings & Apophthegms of their Doctors.
And so NONLATINALPHABET, in the New Testament, that which is received by Tradition from their Fathers, signifies nothing else but what their Doctors and learned men in the Law delivered to them;
And so, in the New Testament, that which is received by Tradition from their Father's, signifies nothing Else but what their Doctors and learned men in the Law Delivered to them;
Jubal is called the Father of such as handle the Harp, Gen. 4. 21. which signifies the same with that which is said of his Brother, verse 22. He was an Instructer of artificers in brass and Iron.
Jubal is called the Father of such as handle the Harp, Gen. 4. 21. which signifies the same with that which is said of his Brother, verse 22. He was an Instructer of artificers in brass and Iron.
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Elijah taught and instructed him out of the Law, but with such a care and Fatherly affection, that Elisha was truly his Son as well as his Scholar, one whom he loved and tendered, whom he wrap'd as a child in his Mantle when he was following the plough, whom he begot into another shape and made another man, in whose heart he sowed the seeds of true righteousness and godliness, that he might doe more good in the world.
Elijah taught and instructed him out of the Law, but with such a care and Fatherly affection, that Elisha was truly his Son as well as his Scholar, one whom he loved and tendered, whom he wrapped as a child in his Mantle when he was following the plough, whom he begotten into Another shape and made Another man, in whose heart he sowed the seeds of true righteousness and godliness, that he might do more good in the world.
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They lay in the Apostles wombs, & they brought them forth Christians, and so were truly their Spiritual Fathers. And we may still see such noble Souls which God continues amongst men, whose mouths (as Solomon saies) are as a well of life, whose lips feed many,
They lay in the Apostles wombs, & they brought them forth Christians, and so were truly their Spiritual Father's. And we may still see such noble Souls which God continues among men, whose mouths (as Solomon Says) Are as a well of life, whose lips feed many,
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and implanting the Truth which is after Godliness in their hearts: Men that in all meekness, tenderness and Fatherly affection reprove those that oppose themselves;
and implanting the Truth which is After Godliness in their hearts: Men that in all meekness, tenderness and Fatherly affection reprove those that oppose themselves;
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Men who cherish and foster the least gasping, panting life that is in any Soul; who endeavour to free this life from any obstructions that dull and oppress it:
Men who cherish and foster the least gasping, panting life that is in any Soul; who endeavour to free this life from any obstructions that dull and oppress it:
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and so in every sense prove themselves to be the true Fathers of the Church, Common Fathers (as before I expressed it) neither bound up in themselves,
and so in every sense prove themselves to be the true Father's of the Church, Common Father's (as before I expressed it) neither bound up in themselves,
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Such a person was S. Paul, who went through fire and water, had a pilgrimage through this world upon nothing but briers and thorns, out of his great love that he bare to men:
Such a person was S. Paul, who went through fire and water, had a pilgrimage through this world upon nothing but briers and thorns, out of his great love that he bore to men:
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and all this was easie to him, because he had the bowels of a Father. Such another was S. John, who hath every where in his mouth, My little children. A good old Father he was who breathed forth nothing but Love to man.
and all this was easy to him, Because he had the bowels of a Father. Such Another was S. John, who hath every where in his Mouth, My little children. A good old Father he was who breathed forth nothing but Love to man.
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And it need be no offence, if I add there was a Socrates in Athens; who had so much of this kind of Spirit in him, that he stiled himself NONLATINALPHABET, a Servant of love, and professed that he knew nothing but how to love.
And it need be no offence, if I add there was a Socrates in Athens; who had so much of this kind of Spirit in him, that he styled himself, a Servant of love, and professed that he knew nothing but how to love.
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and that he could say nothing in those Controversies that were agitated about the Gods and such like, (as Max. Tyrius expresly tells us) but he durst not deny himself to have skill in that NONLATINALPHABET, in the Art of love, wherein he was continually busied and imploied;
and that he could say nothing in those Controversies that were agitated about the God's and such like, (as Max. Tyrius expressly tells us) but he durst not deny himself to have skill in that, in the Art of love, wherein he was continually busied and employed;
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which thing the ungrateful wretches of the City called corrupting of their children. And truly it is very often the Lot of these Fathers, which I am speaking of, who nourish up Youth in true piety and vertue, to be esteemed by many the corrupters of the fountain, Pestes rather then Patres of the places where they live.
which thing the ungrateful wretches of the city called corrupting of their children. And truly it is very often the Lot of these Father's, which I am speaking of, who nourish up Youth in true piety and virtue, to be esteemed by many the corrupters of the fountain, Pestes rather then Patres of the places where they live.
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And indeed all Good men, especially men of extraordinary Wisdome and Godliness (such as I have been speaking of) are the Guard and Defence of the towns where they reside,
And indeed all Good men, especially men of extraordinary Wisdom and Godliness (such as I have been speaking of) Are the Guard and Defence of the Towns where they reside,
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then an host of men, wherein none is of less valour then Samson or the fam'd Hercules and Achilles. How had it been with Israel, had it not been for Moses, the meekest man on earth, and yet terrible as an army with banners? And in what a case had Samaria often been,
then an host of men, wherein none is of less valour then samson or the famed Hercules and Achilles. How had it been with Israel, had it not been for Moses, the Meekest man on earth, and yet terrible as an army with banners? And in what a case had Samaria often been,
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if it had not been for this Elisha the son of Elijah, who was encompassed about with Chariots and horses of fire to fight at his command? What if I say of such men in the Platonists phrase, That they are NONLATINALPHABET, the Keepers of the world, that preserve it from being made like to Sodom and Gomorrah? And if there had been but Ten of these holy Champions there, they had shielded their heads from the arrows of the Almighty,
if it had not been for this Elisha the son of Elijah, who was encompassed about with Chariots and Horses of fire to fight At his command? What if I say of such men in the Platonists phrase, That they Are, the Keepers of the world, that preserve it from being made like to Sodom and Gomorrah? And if there had been but Ten of these holy Champions there, they had shielded their Heads from the arrows of the Almighty,
and kept the showers of fire and brimstone from raining upon them Good men are the Life-guard of the World, next to God and good Angels they are the Walls and Bulwarks of a nation;
and kept the showers of fire and brimstone from raining upon them Good men Are the Lifeguard of the World, next to God and good Angels they Are the Walls and Bulwarks of a Nation;
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for by their strength they have power with God, as it is said of Jacob. And so the Chaldee Paraphrast reads these words of my Text, Thou wast better to Israel by thy prayers then Chariot and Horsemen.
for by their strength they have power with God, as it is said of Jacob. And so the Chaldee Paraphrast reads these words of my Text, Thou wast better to Israel by thy Prayers then Chariot and Horsemen.
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Men of worth and great renown, NONLATINALPHABET (in a good sense) men of Name, men that may be taken notice of in the world, that shine by their Wisdome, Justice and Goodness, that chear the world by their Love and Fatherly care of all, that heartily endeavour to doe good,
Men of worth and great renown, (in a good sense) men of Name, men that may be taken notice of in the world, that shine by their Wisdom, justice and goodness, that cheer the world by their Love and Fatherly care of all, that heartily endeavour to do good,
where shall I find my Father? what will become of me without my Father? A tender love and kindness there is to be in our Hearts to all men of what nature or nation soever;
where shall I find my Father? what will become of me without my Father? A tender love and kindness there is to be in our Hearts to all men of what nature or Nation soever;
no man ought to be NONLATINALPHABET a lover of himself, but NONLATINALPHABET a lover of mankind: Yet a more singular cleaving of Souls there should be to those that are good;
no man ought to be a lover of himself, but a lover of mankind: Yet a more singular cleaving of Souls there should be to those that Are good;
And indeed it can scarce be otherwise but that there should be an unknown love between such persons, there being such a secret fascination in frequent converse and familiarity,
And indeed it can scarce be otherwise but that there should be an unknown love between such Persons, there being such a secret fascination in frequent converse and familiarity,
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The words of Wisdome smite an ingenuous Soul NONLATINALPHABET as with a dart (if I may use Greg. Thaumaturgus his expression concerning Origen 's Discourses) and cannot but wound it both with a love to Wisdom & him that shoots those piercing arrows into its Heart.
The words of Wisdom smite an ingenuous Soul as with a dart (if I may use Greg. Thaumaturgus his expression Concerning Origen is Discourses) and cannot but wound it both with a love to Wisdom & him that shoots those piercing arrows into its Heart.
They bind a tractable Soul NONLATINALPHABET, as it werein indissoluble necessities, so that it cannot but love those words & kiss the mouth also from whence they flow unto it A teachable Mind will hang about a wise mans neck,
They bind a tractable Soul, as it wherein indissoluble necessities, so that it cannot but love those words & kiss the Mouth also from whence they flow unto it A teachable Mind will hang about a wise men neck,
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and thereby they come to cleave and cling as fast together as the Soul of Jonathan did unto the Soul of David. So the aforesaid Gregory speaks of himself and Origen, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. This David (meaning Origen) hath intangled and bound up my Soul in such necessary fetters of Love, he hath so tyed and even knit me to him, that if I would be disengaged, I cannot quit my self.
and thereby they come to cleave and cling as fast together as the Soul of Johnathan did unto the Soul of David. So the aforesaid Gregory speaks of himself and Origen,, etc. This David (meaning Origen) hath entangled and bound up my Soul in such necessary fetters of Love, he hath so tied and even knit me to him, that if I would be disengaged, I cannot quit my self.
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The words of the wise (saith Solomon) are as goads, and as nails fastned by the Masters of the Assemblies, Eccles. 12. 11. If a Master fix his Doctrine in his Scholars mind, he nailes himself likewise with the same stroke quasi trabali clavo, by a pin as strong as a beam, to his Scholars heart:
The words of the wise (Says Solomon) Are as goads, and as nails fastened by the Masters of the Assemblies, Eccles. 12. 11. If a Master fix his Doctrine in his Scholars mind, he nails himself likewise with the same stroke quasi trabali clavo, by a pin as strong as a beam, to his Scholars heart:
For these Words are Expressions of Sorrow and Lamentation, as appears by the words following, And he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in pieces:
For these Words Are Expressions of Sorrow and Lamentation, as appears by the words following, And he took hold of his own clothes, and rend them in Pieces:
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and also from chap. 13. 14. where we find Joash weeping over this Elisha, and saying these very words of my Text, O my Father, my Father, the chariot of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof.
and also from chap. 13. 14. where we find Joash weeping over this Elisha, and saying these very words of my Text, Oh my Father, my Father, the chariot of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof.
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And methinks I see Elisha himself here bedewing his cheeks with tears, and hear these words sob'd and sighed out of his Heart, having lost his dear Father, one that took such special care of him whilst he was in the world.
And methinks I see Elisha himself Here bedewing his cheeks with tears, and hear these words sobbed and sighed out of his Heart, having lost his dear Father, one that took such special care of him while he was in the world.
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and not throw off his own clothes as a token of his Sorrow? It is said of Jehoiakim Jer. 22. 18. That they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my Brother, or ah my Sister;
and not throw off his own clothes as a token of his Sorrow? It is said of Jehoiakim Jer. 22. 18. That they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my Brother, or ah my Sister;
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which both shews that this is a Form of speech to denote sorrow; and that it is an Honour wicked men shall want, that none shall bemoan their Departure.
which both shows that this is a From of speech to denote sorrow; and that it is an Honour wicked men shall want, that none shall bemoan their Departure.
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And indeed who can think of his gracious lipps, his profitable and delightful converse, his cordial love, without a sigh and a tear, without saying, Ah my Father, Ah his Glory? No man will be sooner miss'd then such an one as he: Ten thousand others may steal out of the world,
And indeed who can think of his gracious lips, his profitable and delightful converse, his cordial love, without a sighs and a tear, without saying, Ah my Father, Ah his Glory? No man will be sooner missed then such an one as he: Ten thousand Others may steal out of the world,
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when he sees that Light goe out and himself left in the dark, without that NONLATINALPHABET, those chearful and beloved beams which used to shine upon him, to illuminate and warm his Soul with a true knowledg and love of all real goodness.
when he sees that Light go out and himself left in the dark, without that, those cheerful and Beloved beams which used to shine upon him, to illuminate and warm his Soul with a true knowledge and love of all real Goodness.
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Elisha, who had been a minister to him when he was below, and used to powre water upon his hands, could not but have very reverend thoughts toward him now that the Angels came to wait upon him,
Elisha, who had been a minister to him when he was below, and used to pour water upon his hands, could not but have very reverend thoughts towards him now that the Angels Come to wait upon him,
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but then they so dazzle us with their lustre and brightness, they strike us into such amazement at their Perfections, that the weakness of mans nature hath been apt to give no less then Divine veneration to such persons.
but then they so dazzle us with their lustre and brightness, they strike us into such amazement At their Perfections, that the weakness of men nature hath been apt to give no less then Divine veneration to such Persons.
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Though we may not extoll it with Divine praises, yet let it never be mentioned by us without the addition of the Hebrew manner of speech NONLATINALPHABET His memory is blessed, or of the Greek NONLATINALPHABET, That most Blessed man.
Though we may not extol it with Divine praises, yet let it never be mentioned by us without the addition of the Hebrew manner of speech His memory is blessed, or of the Greek, That most Blessed man.
They will give me leave I hope to doe the same that Greg. Nyssen doth, who in his Oration at the Funeral of his brother Basil, compares him not only with Elias, but with John the Baptist, the second Elias, and with S. Paul himself, saying that one should not erre if he should affirm that there was in him and in S. Paul NONLATINALPHABET one and the same measure of divine love.
They will give me leave I hope to do the same that Greg. Nyssen does, who in his Oration At the Funeral of his brother Basil, compares him not only with Elias, but with John the Baptist, the second Elias, and with S. Paul himself, saying that one should not err if he should affirm that there was in him and in S. Paul one and the same measure of divine love.
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but in other things we will be bold to compare him with that great man, in his zealous faith, in his Cordial love to God, in his earnest desire and thirst NONLATINALPHABET (as he speaks) after that which truly is, in an exact and exquisite life, NONLATINALPHABET, in a Conversation so studied that it was in all things consonant with it self, in most unaffected gravity, wonderful simplicity,
but in other things we will be bold to compare him with that great man, in his zealous faith, in his Cordial love to God, in his earnest desire and thirst (as he speaks) After that which truly is, in an exact and exquisite life,, in a Conversation so studied that it was in all things consonant with it self, in most unaffected gravity, wondered simplicity,
and a countenance proportionable to the vigour and strength of his Soul, or, in his own words, he had NONLATINALPHABET, a look that was not one key below his intent and eager and sprightly Mind.
and a countenance proportionable to the vigour and strength of his Soul, or, in his own words, he had, a look that was not one key below his intent and eager and sprightly Mind.
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then look upon the other way of ascending thither, which is the best, NONLATINALPHABET by an high transcendent conversation in this world, whereby he made a Chariot of his Vertues that he might ascend up unto God.
then look upon the other Way of ascending thither, which is the best, by an high transcendent Conversation in this world, whereby he made a Chariot of his Virtues that he might ascend up unto God.
and now he shines as the brightness of the Firmament, and as the Stars for ever and ever, being wise and having turned many (I believe) unto Righteousness.
and now he shines as the brightness of the Firmament, and as the Stars for ever and ever, being wise and having turned many (I believe) unto Righteousness.
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I shall speak nothing of his Earthly parentage save only this, That herein he was like to John the Baptist, the last Elias, in that he was born after his Parents had been long childless and were grown aged.
I shall speak nothing of his Earthly parentage save only this, That herein he was like to John the Baptist, the last Elias, in that he was born After his Parents had been long childless and were grown aged.
I may say of him as Nazianzen saies of his Sister, His Country was Heaven, his Town or City was the Jerusalem which is above, his fellow-Citizens were the Saints, his Nobility was NONLATINALPHABET, the retaining of the Divine impressions and stamps upon his Soul,
I may say of him as Nazianzen Says of his Sister, His Country was Heaven, his Town or city was the Jerusalem which is above, his fellow-Citizens were the Saints, his Nobilt was, the retaining of the Divine impressions and stamps upon his Soul,
And indeed the preserving of the Heavenly Symbols that are in our Souls, and especially the purging and scowring of them from the corruption of Nature, he often spake of;
And indeed the preserving of the Heavenly Symbols that Are in our Souls, and especially the purging and scouring of them from the corruption of Nature, he often spoke of;
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He had such a huge, wide capacity of Soul, such a sharp and piercing Understanding, such a deep reaching Mind, that he set himself about nothing but he soon grasped it and made himself a full possessour of it.
He had such a huge, wide capacity of Soul, such a sharp and piercing Understanding, such a deep reaching Mind, that he Set himself about nothing but he soon grasped it and made himself a full possessor of it.
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And if we consider his great Industry and indefatigable pains, his Herculean labours day and night from his * First coming to the University till the time of his long sickness, joined with his large Parts, & his frequent Meditation, Contemplation and Abstraction of his Mind from Sensible things;
And if we Consider his great Industry and indefatigable pains, his Herculean labours day and night from his * First coming to the university till the time of his long sickness, joined with his large Parts, & his frequent Meditation, Contemplation and Abstraction of his Mind from Sensible things;
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the one call NONLATINALPHABET or Mind, from whose hand all Wise men drink, the other NONLATINALPHABET or Intemperance, who fills the cups of the lovers of this world.
the one call or Mind, from whose hand all Wise men drink, the other or Intemperance, who fills the cups of the lovers of this world.
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In this House our beloved Friend deceased staid between four and five and thirty years, and I am sure drank most large draughts from the hand of the former;
In this House our Beloved Friend deceased stayed between four and five and thirty Years, and I am sure drank most large draughts from the hand of the former;
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and therefore we may be confident with that Charidemus, that God hath taken him to be his NONLATINALPHABET, his Friend and Companion, to drink of the rivers of his pleasure.
and Therefore we may be confident with that Charidemus, that God hath taken him to be his, his Friend and Companion, to drink of the Rivers of his pleasure.
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In a word, he was NONLATINALPHABET, as Eunapius speaks of Longinus, A living Library, better then that which he hath given to our College, and a walking Study, that carried his Learning about with him.
In a word, he was, as Eunapius speaks of Longinus, A living Library, better then that which he hath given to our College, and a walking Study, that carried his Learning about with him.
then in conceiving; wherein he seems to have excelled the famous Philosopher Plotin, of whom Porphyry tells us, that he was something careless of his words, NONLATINALPHABET but was wholy taken up into his Mind.
then in conceiving; wherein he seems to have excelled the famous Philosopher Plotin, of whom Porphyry tells us, that he was something careless of his words, but was wholly taken up into his Mind.
and those so full, pregnant and significant, join'd with such an active Phansy, as is very rarely to be found in the company of such a deep Understanding and Judgment as dwelt in him.
and those so full, pregnant and significant, joined with such an active Fancy, as is very rarely to be found in the company of such a deep Understanding and Judgement as dwelled in him.
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so did he look upon this also as a piece, though a more excellent piece, of Vanity (as he was wont to phrase it) if compared with the higher and more divine accomplishments of the Soul. For he did not care to value himself by any of those things which were of a perishing nature, which should fail and cease and vanish away,
so did he look upon this also as a piece, though a more excellent piece, of Vanity (as he was wont to phrase it) if compared with the higher and more divine accomplishments of the Soul. For he did not care to valve himself by any of those things which were of a perishing nature, which should fail and cease and vanish away,
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He was of very singular Wisdom and great Prudence, of admirable skill and readiness in the managery of affairs, which I make an account is an Imitation of that Providence of God that governs the World.
He was of very singular Wisdom and great Prudence, of admirable skill and readiness in the managery of affairs, which I make an account is an Imitation of that Providence of God that governs the World.
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He was very full and clear in all his Resolutions at any debates, a most wise Counseller in any difficulties and streights, dextrous in untying any knot, of great judgment in satisfying any scruple or doubt even in matters of Religion.
He was very full and clear in all his Resolutions At any debates, a most wise Counsellor in any difficulties and straights, dextrous in untying any knot, of great judgement in satisfying any scruple or doubt even in matters of Religion.
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his strong and lively, his waking and truly-tender Conscience, which joined with the former things I spoke of made him more then a Man, — NONLATINALPHABET, as men now goe.
his strong and lively, his waking and truly-tender Conscience, which joined with the former things I spoke of made him more then a Man, —, as men now go.
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of so poized and even a life, that by his Wisdom and Conscience (were it not that every man should know for himself) one might live almost at a venture, walking blindfold through the world, and not miscarry.
of so poised and even a life, that by his Wisdom and Conscience (were it not that every man should know for himself) one might live almost At a venture, walking blindfold through the world, and not miscarry.
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And I am perswaded he did as heartily and cordially, as eagerly and earnestly doe what appeared to be Just and Right, without any Self-respect or particular reflections, as any man living.
And I am persuaded he did as heartily and cordially, as eagerly and earnestly do what appeared to be Just and Right, without any Self-respect or particular reflections, as any man living.
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But he was alwaies very urgent upon us that by the Grace of God and the help of the mighty Spirit of Jesus Christ working in us, we would endeavour to purge out the corruption of our Natures,
But he was always very urgent upon us that by the Grace of God and the help of the mighty Spirit of jesus christ working in us, we would endeavour to purge out the corruption of our Nature's,
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but, as Plotin speaks, NONLATINALPHABET, to come to the true likeness of God and his Son, or, in the Apostles language, to be partaker of the Divine nature.
but, as Plotin speaks,, to come to the true likeness of God and his Son, or, in the Apostles language, to be partaker of the Divine nature.
What shall I say of his Love? None that knew him well, but might see in him NONLATINALPHABET (as Nazianzen I think speaks) Love bubling and springing up in his Soul, and flowing out to all;
What shall I say of his Love? None that knew him well, but might see in him (as Nazianzen I think speaks) Love bubbling and springing up in his Soul, and flowing out to all;
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but rested quietly satisfied in the Infinite Unbounded Goodness and Tenderness of his Father, and the Commiserations of Jesus Christ our merciful High Priest who can be touched with a feeling of our infirmities.
but rested quietly satisfied in the Infinite Unbounded goodness and Tenderness of his Father, and the Commiserations of jesus christ our merciful High Priest who can be touched with a feeling of our infirmities.
NONLATINALPHABET, saith Nazianzen in an Epistle to Philagrius, O bravely done most noble Soul, who canst play the Philosopher, the Christian, in thy sickness and sufferings;
, Says Nazianzen in an Epistle to Philagrius, Oh bravely done most noble Soul, who Canst play the Philosopher, the Christian, in thy sickness and sufferings;
His sickness undoubtedly was NONLATINALPHABET (as Nazianzen speaks) a learned disease and full of true Philosophy, which taught him more of real Christianity,
His sickness undoubtedly was (as Nazianzen speaks) a learned disease and full of true Philosophy, which taught him more of real Christianity,
For, as S. James saith, if Patience have its perfect work, then is a Soul perfect and entire, wanting nothing. And really in his Sickness he shewed what Christianity and True Religion is able to doe;
For, as S. James Says, if Patience have its perfect work, then is a Soul perfect and entire, wanting nothing. And really in his Sickness he showed what Christianity and True Religion is able to do;
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He made not hast to rise and climb, as youths are apt to doe (which we in these late times too much experience, wherein Youths scarce fledg'd have soared to the highest preferments) but proceeded leisurely by orderly steps not to what he could get,
He made not hast to rise and climb, as youths Are apt to do (which we in these late times too much experience, wherein Youths scarce fledged have soared to the highest preferments) but proceeded leisurely by orderly steps not to what he could get,
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He shook off all Idleness and Sloth, the bane of youth, and so had the Blessing of God upon his endeavours, who gave him great encouragement from divers persons of worth,
He shook off all Idleness and Sloth, the bane of youth, and so had the Blessing of God upon his endeavours, who gave him great encouragement from diverse Persons of worth,
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And I challenge any one that is impartial to say, if since he came hither, they ever beheld in him any Pride, Vain-glory, Boasting, Self-conceit, Desire of honour and being famous in the world.
And I challenge any one that is impartial to say, if since he Come hither, they ever beheld in him any Pride, Vainglory, Boasting, Self-conceit, Desire of honour and being famous in the world.
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but on the contrary it was easie to take notice of most profound Humility and Lowliness of mind, which made him a true Disciple of Jesus Christ, who took upon him the form of a servant,
but on the contrary it was easy to take notice of most profound Humility and Lowliness of mind, which made him a true Disciple of jesus christ, who took upon him the from of a servant,
Shall I add NONLATINALPHABET (as the Apostle speaks) above, or unto all these, his Faith; I say, his true, lively and working Faith, his simple, plain-hearted, naked Faith in Christ? It is likely that it did not busie it self about many fine Notions, Subtilties and Curiosities, or believing whole Volumes;
Shall I add (as the Apostle speaks) above, or unto all these, his Faith; I say, his true, lively and working Faith, his simple, plainhearted, naked Faith in christ? It is likely that it did not busy it self about many fine Notions, Subtleties and Curiosities, or believing Whole Volumes;
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by it he came to be truly partaker of the Righteousness of Christ, and had it wrought and formed in his very Soul. For this indeed was the End of his life, the main design which he carried on, that he might become like to God. So that if one should have asked him that Question in Antoninus, NONLATINALPHABET;
by it he Come to be truly partaker of the Righteousness of christ, and had it wrought and formed in his very Soul. For this indeed was the End of his life, the main Design which he carried on, that he might become like to God. So that if one should have asked him that Question in Antoninus,;
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what is thy art and profession, thy business and imploiment? He would not have answered, To be a great Philosopher, Mathematician, Historian or Hebrician, (all which he was in great eminency) To be a Physitian, Lawyer, General Linguist;
what is thy art and profession, thy business and employment? He would not have answered, To be a great Philosopher, Mathematician, Historian or Hebrician, (all which he was in great eminency) To be a physician, Lawyer, General Linguist;
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All that remember the serious behaviour and weightie expressions he used in his Prayers, cannot but call to mind how much his Heart was set upon the attainment of this true Goodness.
All that Remember the serious behaviour and weighty expressions he used in his Prayers, cannot but call to mind how much his Heart was Set upon the attainment of this true goodness.
Yet I hope I should not weary you, if I should discourse upon his Ingenuity, his Courtesie, his Gentleness and Sweetness, with many other things of the like nature.
Yet I hope I should not weary you, if I should discourse upon his Ingenuity, his Courtesy, his Gentleness and Sweetness, with many other things of the like nature.
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and least of all would he endure that any Passion should lodge in him, till it was become a cankered Malice and black Hatred, which men in these days can scarce hide,
and least of all would he endure that any Passion should lodge in him, till it was become a cankered Malice and black Hatred, which men in these days can scarce hide,
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No, whensoever he look'd upon the fierce and consuming Fires that were in mens Souls, it made him sad, not angry; and it was his constant endeavour to inspire mens Souls with more benigne and kindly heats, that they might warm but not scorch their Brethren.
No, whensoever he looked upon the fierce and consuming Fires that were in men's Souls, it made him sad, not angry; and it was his constant endeavour to inspire men's Souls with more benign and kindly heats, that they might warm but not scorch their Brothers.
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And from this Spirit, together with the rest of Christian Graces that were in him, there did result a great Serenity, Quiet and Tranquillity in his Soul, which dwelt so much above, that it was not shaken with any of those Tempests and Storms which use to unsettle more low and abject Minds.
And from this Spirit, together with the rest of Christian Graces that were in him, there did result a great Serenity, Quiet and Tranquillity in his Soul, which dwelled so much above, that it was not shaken with any of those Tempests and Storms which use to unsettle more low and abject Minds.
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He that had such a constant feeling of God within him, we might conclude would have the most strong and powerful sense when he came nearer to a close conjunction with him.
He that had such a constant feeling of God within him, we might conclude would have the most strong and powerful sense when he Come nearer to a close conjunction with him.
But God was pleased to deny this to us, and by a Lethargick distemper which seized on his Spirits, he passed the six last daies of his life (if I may call it a life) in a kind of Sleep,
But God was pleased to deny this to us, and by a Lethargic distemper which seized on his Spirits, he passed the six last days of his life (if I may call it a life) in a kind of Sleep,
Let it suffice therefore to say (that I may keep to the word in the Text) That he was truly a Father, that he wanted Ages only to make him Reverend; and that if he had lived many Generations ago,
Let it suffice Therefore to say (that I may keep to the word in the Text) That he was truly a Father, that he wanted Ages only to make him Reverend; and that if he had lived many Generations ago,
2. All his Pupils (who are now truly Pupilli, Fatherless children) began to know in his sickness what it was to have and to want a loving Father, a faithful Tutor;
2. All his Pupils (who Are now truly Pupilli, Fatherless children) began to know in his sickness what it was to have and to want a loving Father, a faithful Tutor;
And for Humane learning, the many good Scholars that came from under his hand do witness how dextrous he was at the training up of Youth in all good Literature.
And for Humane learning, the many good Scholars that Come from under his hand do witness how dextrous he was At the training up of Youth in all good Literature.
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He had a great regard for all those things which are mentioned by the Apostle, Philip. 4. 8. for whatsoever things were true, honest, (or rather, comely and grave, seemly and venerable, as NONLATINALPHABET doth signifie) for all that was just, pure, lovely, of good fame and report; if there was any praise,
He had a great regard for all those things which Are mentioned by the Apostle, Philip. 4. 8. for whatsoever things were true, honest, (or rather, comely and grave, seemly and venerable, as does signify) for all that was just, pure, lovely, of good fame and report; if there was any praise,
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3. And now what his Usefulness was, and the Benefit we received by him, all that bear any share in the government of this Society will be made to know by the want of him.
3. And now what his Usefulness was, and the Benefit we received by him, all that bear any share in the government of this Society will be made to know by the want of him.
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which words seem to express what a necessary man Elias was, and to be just like that of Horace to Maecenas when sick, which we may use concerning him that is now dead, Grande decus, columénque rerum, Our great glory, the pillar upon whose shoulders the weight of business of late lay;
which words seem to express what a necessary man Elias was, and to be just like that of Horace to Maecenas when sick, which we may use Concerning him that is now dead, Grande decus, columénque rerum, Our great glory, the pillar upon whose shoulders the weight of business of late lay;
And this our high and dear Esteem of him when he was with us, leads me to speak of that Honour and Reverence which we all express to his Name, that Affection which is in our Hearts to his Memory, the sense that is in us of our great and unspeakable loss; in Answer to those three foregoing Considerations about Elisha. But here I must be very brief, and put all together.
And this our high and dear Esteem of him when he was with us, leads me to speak of that Honour and reverence which we all express to his Name, that Affection which is in our Hearts to his Memory, the sense that is in us of our great and unspeakable loss; in Answer to those three foregoing Considerations about Elisha. But Here I must be very brief, and put all together.
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And for my part I honour him so much, that I wish we might doe as the Virgins of Israel did for Jephtah's daughter, come once a year hither and lament his death;
And for my part I honour him so much, that I wish we might do as the Virgins of Israel did for Jephtah's daughter, come once a year hither and lament his death;
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His name is most worthy to be had in a more especial remembrance, and highly deserves to be rank'd among our Benefactors, he having indowed our Library with all the Books that he had, and we wanted;
His name is most worthy to be had in a more especial remembrance, and highly deserves to be ranked among our Benefactors, he having endowed our Library with all the Books that he had, and we wanted;
and I have reason to believe that if he had not been so suddenly surprised by those forgetful Lethargick fits, he intended to bestow more upon us then his Books, which yet were both many and choise ones, being above six hundred for number,
and I have reason to believe that if he had not been so suddenly surprised by those forgetful Lethargic fits, he intended to bestow more upon us then his Books, which yet were both many and choice ones, being above six hundred for number,
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And whensoever we commemorate his Love unto us, let it be with some Encomium: let us mourn quòd talem amiserimus, that we are deprived of such a person;
And whensoever we commemorate his Love unto us, let it be with Some Encomium: let us mourn quòd talem amiserimus, that we Are deprived of such a person;
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But let me tell you in conclusion of all, that herein would be shown our greatest Love and Affection which we bare to him, this would be the greatest Honour of him,
But let me tell you in conclusion of all, that herein would be shown our greatest Love and Affection which we bore to him, this would be the greatest Honour of him,
that others might say when they behold us, There walks at least a shadow of Mr. Smith. And O that I might beg with Elisha a double portion among those that I desire should share in the gifts and graces of this Elijah: This is the highest of my ambition, that many might but possess the riches that lodg'd in this one.
that Others might say when they behold us, There walks At least a shadow of Mr. Smith. And O that I might beg with Elisha a double portion among those that I desire should share in the Gifts and graces of this Elijah: This is the highest of my ambition, that many might but possess the riches that lodged in this one.
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do not NONLATINALPHABET embody and enervate your Souls by Idleness and base neglect; do not emasculate them and turn them into flesh by drowsiness or vain pleasures.
do not embody and enervate your Souls by Idleness and base neglect; do not emasculate them and turn them into Flesh by drowsiness or vain pleasures.
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Imitate his Temperance, his Patience, his Fortitude, his Candour and Ingenuity, his Holiness and Righteousness, his Faith and Love, his Charity and Humility, his Self-denial and true Self-resignation to the will of God:
Imitate his Temperance, his Patience, his Fortitude, his Candour and Ingenuity, his Holiness and Righteousness, his Faith and Love, his Charity and Humility, his Self-denial and true Self-resignation to the will of God:
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and so much disingaged in our Affections from this and all that is in it, that when we come to go out of this world, we may never look back and say, O what goodly things do I leave!
and so much disengaged in our Affections from this and all that is in it, that when we come to go out of this world, we may never look back and say, Oh what goodly things do I leave!
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Dye did I say? shall I use that word, or rather NONLATINALPHABET, he is flown away, (as Nazianzen speaks) his Soul hath got loose, and now feels her wings;
Die did I say? shall I use that word, or rather, he is flown away, (as Nazianzen speaks) his Soul hath god lose, and now feels her wings;
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or NONLATINALPHABET he hath changed his habitation, he is gone into the other world, as Abraam went out of Ur into Canaan; or as the same Father saies, NONLATINALPHABET, he hath taken his journey into another countrie a little before his Body? He hath left his Body behind him awhile to take a sleep in the dust,
or he hath changed his habitation, he is gone into the other world, as Abraham went out of Ur into Canaan; or as the same Father Says,, he hath taken his journey into Another country a little before his Body? He hath left his Body behind him awhile to take a sleep in the dust,
Then shall it be made a Spiritual body, then shall it have wings given to it also and be lovingly married again to the Soul, never any more to suffer any separation.
Then shall it be made a Spiritual body, then shall it have wings given to it also and be lovingly married again to the Soul, never any more to suffer any separation.
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And at that time we shall all meet with our dear Father and Friend again, who now are here remaining crying out, O my Father, my father, &c. Then shall all tears be wiped away from our eyes,
And At that time we shall all meet with our dear Father and Friend again, who now Are Here remaining crying out, Oh my Father, my father, etc. Then shall all tears be wiped away from our eyes,
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