The Christian's inheritance a sermon at the funeral of the Reverend Gabriel Towerson ... : preach'd at Welwyn, Octob. 21, 1697 / by George Stanhope ...
BEhold what manner of Love the Father hath bestow'd upon us, that we should be call'd the Sons of God! says St. John, (1 Ep. III. 1.) but as if even that Love, wonderful as it is, were yet too little,
BEhold what manner of Love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of God! Says Saint John, (1 Epistle III. 1.) but as if even that Love, wondered as it is, were yet too little,
tho' Parents may extend their Affection to all their Off-spring equally, yet Custom and Convenience give Advantage to some Children above others in Point of Interest and Fortune, Our Heavenly Father's Bounty is as diffusive as his Family,
though Parents may extend their Affection to all their Offspring equally, yet Custom and Convenience give Advantage to Some Children above Others in Point of Interest and Fortune, Our Heavenly Father's Bounty is as diffusive as his Family,
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and the Prerogative of this Spiritual Race set much above that of Common Sons. For it is the unparallell'd Privilege of Christians, to be like so many First-born;
and the Prerogative of this Spiritual Raze Set much above that of Common Sons. For it is the unparalleled Privilege of Christians, to be like so many Firstborn;
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The Spirit it self (says he) beareth witness with our Spirit, that we are the Children of God, (Ver. 16.) from whence he infers in the Words of my Text, And if Children, then Heirs, Heirs of God, and Joynt-heirs with Christ.
The Spirit it self (Says he) bears witness with our Spirit, that we Are the Children of God, (Ver. 16.) from whence he infers in the Words of my Text, And if Children, then Heirs, Heirs of God, and Joint heirs with christ.
My Intention from these Words at present is, I. First, To give some Reasons, why the Title of Good Men to the Happiness and Rewards of the next World, shou'd be represented to us under the Notion of an Inheritance. II. Secondly, To shew what Influence this Consideration ought,
My Intention from these Words At present is, I First, To give Some Reasons, why the Title of Good Men to the Happiness and Rewards of the next World, should be represented to us under the Notion of an Inheritance. II Secondly, To show what Influence this Consideration ought,
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and may reasonably be expected, to have upon us: and then, III. Lastly, To apply my self, from the foregoing Particulars, to the Occasion of our assembling here together at this time.
and may reasonably be expected, to have upon us: and then, III. Lastly, To apply my self, from the foregoing Particulars, to the Occasion of our assembling Here together At this time.
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I. First, I will lay before you some Reasons, why, among other Representations of our Happiness and Rewards in the next World, This in particular of an Inheritance should be made choice of for the Comfort and Encouragement of Good Men:
I First, I will lay before you Some Reasons, why, among other Representations of our Happiness and Rewards in the next World, This in particular of an Inheritance should be made choice of for the Comfort and Encouragement of Good Men:
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But in the mean while had This been propounded only as a Gift, that Term could never be a just Foundation, for so firm and great a Degree of Confidence,
But in the mean while had This been propounded only as a Gift, that Term could never be a just Foundation, for so firm and great a Degree of Confidence,
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We can make out our Title, and produce the Deeds of Conveyance, even the sure, the glorious Promises of Him who cannot lye, and whose Gifts are without repentance.
We can make out our Title, and produce the deeds of Conveyance, even the sure, the glorious Promises of Him who cannot lie, and whose Gifts Are without Repentance.
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How apt Humane Nature is to indulge these Swellings of the Mind, and to persuade it self, that even the Word of God hath countenanc'd such Vanity, we need not go far to learn.
How apt Humane Nature is to indulge these Swellings of the Mind, and to persuade it self, that even the Word of God hath countenanced such Vanity, we need not go Far to Learn.
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The wicked, and but too successful Pains will teach us, which have been taken in some other Communions , to bring Men off from the too mean and mortifying thoughts of their own Unworthiness,
The wicked, and but too successful Pains will teach us, which have been taken in Some other Communions, to bring Men off from the too mean and mortifying thoughts of their own Unworthiness,
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And, if we rightly consider the Matter, it will be found, I think, that the Promising Heaven under the Notion of an Inheritance, does effectually overthrow all such insolent Pretensions.
And, if we rightly Consider the Matter, it will be found, I think, that the Promising Heaven under the Notion of an Inheritance, does effectually overthrow all such insolent Pretensions.
God hath not hereby engaged to admit the Disobedient and Refractory: 'Tis true. Stubbornness or Apostacy may alter the Case still, and blast our most promising Hopes:
God hath not hereby engaged to admit the Disobedient and Refractory: It's true. Stubbornness or Apostasy may altar the Case still, and blast our most promising Hope's:
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This Instance makes it plain, that the standing in such a Capacity, and bearing such a particular Relation to the Master and Disposer of those Possessions, is the true and fundamental Ground of Inheritance;
This Instance makes it plain, that the standing in such a Capacity, and bearing such a particular Relation to the Master and Disposer of those Possessions, is the true and fundamental Ground of Inheritance;
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Now it is acknowledg'd on all hands, and affirmed by this Apostle (Ver. 15.) that we are the Sons of God by Adoption, and that this is a Privilege owing wholly to Christ,
Now it is acknowledged on all hands, and affirmed by this Apostle (Ver. 15.) that we Are the Sons of God by Adoption, and that this is a Privilege owing wholly to christ,
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So that (by the Practice of even Those who stand up for the merit of Good Works) the Generality of Christians are now admitted to a Right of Inheritance, at a time when they cannot have any Works of their own at all.
So that (by the Practice of even Those who stand up for the merit of Good Works) the Generality of Christians Are now admitted to a Right of Inheritance, At a time when they cannot have any Works of their own At all.
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And tho' it shou'd be granted, that what is promised then, be, in the Eye of God, look't upon as perform'd, with regard to the Intention of the Engagers,
And though it should be granted, that what is promised then, be, in the Eye of God, looked upon as performed, with regard to the Intention of the Engagers,
and They support the Conscience with unreprovable Assurances, that provided we persevere in doing so, we shall not fail hereafter to be in actual Possession, those happy glorious Heirs, which at present we can but be in Expectation and Reversion only.
and They support the Conscience with unreprovable Assurances, that provided we persevere in doing so, we shall not fail hereafter to be in actual Possession, those happy glorious Heirs, which At present we can but be in Expectation and Reversion only.
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When therefore the Holy Spirit makes choice of this Comparison, he justifies those Comforts Good Men take, that a small Matter will not shake their Title to Heaven at this distance;
When Therefore the Holy Spirit makes choice of this Comparison, he Justifies those Comforts Good Men take, that a small Matter will not shake their Title to Heaven At this distance;
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And, though that Day were set at never so great a distance, yet the Mind of 〈 ◊ 〉 is perpetually looking for ward and •••ally d••posed to anticipate 〈 ◊ 〉 own Lo••es 〈 ◊ 〉 Miseries.
And, though that Day were Set At never so great a distance, yet the Mind of 〈 ◊ 〉 is perpetually looking for ward and •••ally d••posed to anticipate 〈 ◊ 〉 own Lo••es 〈 ◊ 〉 Misery's.
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Fourthly, By this Similitude of an Inheritance the Scripture might design to intimate, the sufficient, the plentiful, the exceeding abundant Provision, made for every Heir of this Bount•• Heavenly Father.
Fourthly, By this Similitude of an Inheritance the Scripture might Design to intimate, the sufficient, the plentiful, the exceeding abundant Provision, made for every Heir of this Bount•• Heavenly Father.
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It is an Excellency peculiar to this Heritage, that (according to St. Austine 's description of it) The Plenty which the Possessors find and use there, never diminishes the Thing possessed:
It is an Excellency peculiar to this Heritage, that (according to Saint Augustine is description of it) The Plenty which the Possessors' find and use there, never diminishes the Thing possessed:
Indeed the Proportions of our Bliss are so 〈 ◊ 〉 from being scanty there, that all considering 〈 ◊ 〉 sons have believ'd one part of it to consist in 〈 ◊ 〉 Enlarging and Exalting our Faculties,
Indeed the Proportions of our Bliss Are so 〈 ◊ 〉 from being scanty there, that all considering 〈 ◊ 〉 Sons have believed one part of it to consist in 〈 ◊ 〉 Enlarging and Exalting our Faculties,
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Should those Joys be imparted to us in this mortal imperfect State, a small measure of 〈 … 〉 in comparison, would overwhelm 〈 … 〉 let in Pleasures, Torrents of Pl••ces too many and too exquisite for frail Nature 〈 … 〉.
Should those Joys be imparted to us in this Mortal imperfect State, a small measure of 〈 … 〉 in comparison, would overwhelm 〈 … 〉 let in Pleasures, Torrents of Pl••ces too many and too exquisite for frail Nature 〈 … 〉.
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and, rather than we 〈 … 〉 be stinted in our Happiness, prepares and qual••fies our Minds to receive yet more and 〈 … 〉 What Care can be too 〈 … 〉 an Inheritance as This? What Esteem, what Desire, what Eagerness too great? What noble and excellent Effects should the very hope and ••spect of it,
and, rather than we 〈 … 〉 be stinted in our Happiness, prepares and qual••fies our Minds to receive yet more and 〈 … 〉 What Care can be too 〈 … 〉 an Inheritance as This? What Esteem, what Desire, what Eagerness too great? What noble and excellent Effects should the very hope and ••spect of it,
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II. First then, From the Confirmation of our Hope and Assurance of Everlasting Blessedness arising from its being represented as an Inheritance, 'tis plain there ought to proceed a just Value and Veneration for those Divine Writings, which ascertain this Title to us.
II First then, From the Confirmation of our Hope and Assurance of Everlasting Blessedness arising from its being represented as an Inheritance, it's plain there ought to proceed a just Valve and Veneration for those Divine Writings, which ascertain this Title to us.
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For, besides the Advantage which the Scriptures have above all other Books, consider'd barely as a Rule of Manners there is this unquestionable Preference due to them, that they discover to us the Nature of 〈 ◊ 〉 Souls,
For, beside the Advantage which the Scriptures have above all other Books, considered barely as a Rule of Manners there is this unquestionable Preference due to them, that they discover to us the Nature of 〈 ◊ 〉 Souls,
Life and Immortality are most truly said to be brought to light through the Gospel, since here alone we meet with a distinct Account of all God's Dispensations concerning us,
Life and Immortality Are most truly said to be brought to Light through the Gospel, since Here alone we meet with a distinct Account of all God's Dispensations Concerning us,
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and can trace the several dark mysterious Steps both of our Misery and Salvation: What we were originally by Nature, What afterwards by Corruption, and What since by Grace;
and can trace the several dark mysterious Steps both of our Misery and Salvation: What we were originally by Nature, What afterwards by Corruption, and What since by Grace;
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And now, If These be the Contents of this most Holy Book, O! with what Reverence should we embrace, O! with what Diligence should we peruse it? Observe the pardon'd Malefactor, what respect he pays to that Act of Grace, which gives his forfeit Life;
And now, If These be the Contents of this most Holy Book, OH! with what reverence should we embrace, OH! with what Diligence should we peruse it? Observe the pardoned Malefactor, what respect he pays to that Act of Grace, which gives his forfeit Life;
see the longing Heir, how tenderly he values his Deeds of Settlement and Entail; or imagine, if that be possible, what delight the greedy Worlding takes in his Bills,
see the longing Heir, how tenderly he value's his deeds of Settlement and Entail; or imagine, if that be possible, what delight the greedy Worlding Takes in his Bills,
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Is it not then a most intolerable Reproach 〈 ◊ 〉 Christians shall suffer this Divine Volume 〈 ◊ 〉 neglected? That They, whose best Hopes are ••ly here, shall so far forget the consequence of it to them,
Is it not then a most intolerable Reproach 〈 ◊ 〉 Christians shall suffer this Divine Volume 〈 ◊ 〉 neglected? That They, whose best Hope's Are ••ly Here, shall so Far forget the consequence of it to them,
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as even to 〈 ◊ 〉 it a •ull 〈 ◊ 〉 a Weariness to lay out any part of 〈 … 〉 Pains upon a right understanding of it? •••ay (which is most absurd 〈 ◊ 〉 monstrous) that Any who call themselves by 〈 ◊ 〉 Name, should 〈 ◊ 〉 their impotent Malice and wicked, 〈 … 〉 Flaws in their own 〈 ◊ 〉;
as even to 〈 ◊ 〉 it a •ull 〈 ◊ 〉 a Weariness to lay out any part of 〈 … 〉 Pains upon a right understanding of it? •••ay (which is most absurd 〈 ◊ 〉 monstrous) that Any who call themselves by 〈 ◊ 〉 Name, should 〈 ◊ 〉 their impotent Malice and wicked, 〈 … 〉 Flaws in their own 〈 ◊ 〉;
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and that the only Mark of Men of Sense, is to reason themselves out of Heaven and Immortality? But I have neither Time nor Inclination to pursue that just Indignation any further, which no good Man can be insensible of at these daring Profanations of God and his Reveal'd Will;
and that the only Mark of Men of Sense, is to reason themselves out of Heaven and Immortality? But I have neither Time nor Inclination to pursue that just Indignation any further, which no good Man can be insensible of At these daring Profanations of God and his Revealed Will;
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such as ought not even to be nam'd but with detestation, and cannot be endured, without exposing not only Men's Sould but even their Civil Rights and Temporal Sa•• to manifest hazard and inconvenience.
such as ought not even to be named but with detestation, and cannot be endured, without exposing not only Men's Should but even their Civil Rights and Temporal Sa•• to manifest hazard and inconvenience.
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and some of the Groun• upon which Reveal'd Religion is rejected, if ••su'd through all their just Consequnnces, will ce•tainly destroy the Natural too;
and Some of the Groun• upon which Revealed Religion is rejected, if ••sued through all their just Consequnnces, will ce•tainly destroy the Natural too;
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Almighty God hath taken the Course of all prudent Fathers, who, tho' they deny their Children no Testimony of their Affection that can in reason be thought fit for them;
Almighty God hath taken the Course of all prudent Father's, who, though they deny their Children no Testimony of their Affection that can in reason be Thought fit for them;
That so glonours a Reward then is appointed for our poor and partial, our imperfect and unworthy Labours, we owe to the Grace and Munificence of the Almighty Disposer ,
That so glonours a Reward then is appointed for our poor and partial, our imperfect and unworthy Labours, we owe to the Grace and Munificence of the Almighty Disposer,
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For it is certain, that no Case stands more in need of Consolation and Supp•• than when we either come to die our selves 〈 ◊ 〉 to part with Those who are very useful and dear to us.
For it is certain, that no Case Stands more in need of Consolation and Supp•• than when we either come to die our selves 〈 ◊ 〉 to part with Those who Are very useful and dear to us.
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No wonder if this cast some Men into a mighty Consternation and Dread. Such whose Lives have been what they cannot think of rendring any tolerable account for;
No wonder if this cast Some Men into a mighty Consternation and Dread. Such whose Lives have been what they cannot think of rendering any tolerable account for;
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but are sentenc'd by their own guilty Consciences before-hand, and sadly sensible, that to die will be so far from finishing, that it is like to prove to Them the beginning of Sorrows.
but Are sentenced by their own guilty Consciences beforehand, and sadly sensible, that to die will be so Far from finishing, that it is like to prove to Them the beginning of Sorrows.
And whatever Loathness to leave the World these Men may find in themselves, may be very much brought ••er by serious and frequent Reflections upon 〈 … 〉 heritance 〈 … 〉 now under Consideration and by 〈 … 〉 Scriptures, which descri•• and recommend and promise, and assure it to us.
And whatever Loathness to leave the World these Men may find in themselves, may be very much brought ••er by serious and frequent Reflections upon 〈 … 〉 heritance 〈 … 〉 now under Consideration and by 〈 … 〉 Scriptures, which descri•• and recommend and promise, and assure it to us.
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though Flesh and Bloo• will start and give back, and even This so 〈 … 〉 change cannot yet be made without the ••ing Ceremonies of Agonies and Convulsions,
though Flesh and Bloo• will start and give back, and even This so 〈 … 〉 change cannot yet be made without the ••ing Ceremonies of Agonies and Convulsions,
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as that new Scene of Things opens upon it by degrees, and gives a more distinct View of that glorious and beautiful Place into which the Man is entring. And We;
as that new Scene of Things Opens upon it by Degrees, and gives a more distinct View of that glorious and beautiful Place into which the Man is entering. And We;
whose Office calls us to wait about Death-beds, can sometimes observe such Peace of Conscience, such Calmness and Content, such Lightnings of a Soul upon its Flight, such overflowing Comforts,
whose Office calls us to wait about Deathbeds, can sometime observe such Peace of Conscience, such Calmness and Content, such Lightnings of a Soul upon its Flight, such overflowing Comforts,
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and ravishing Transports, as, notwithstanding all the fallacy of that disorder and painful struggle in the visible and outward Man, do fully persuade us, that no Men stay behind in the World, half so happy,
and ravishing Transports, as, notwithstanding all the fallacy of that disorder and painful struggle in the visible and outward Man, do Fully persuade us, that no Men stay behind in the World, half so happy,
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yet since we have these Hopes and Promises to support us in the Conflict, we ought methinks at least not tamely to bewail and deprecate that very thing, which must put us into the actual possession of our Hopes.
yet since we have these Hope's and Promises to support us in the Conflict, we ought methinks At least not tamely to bewail and deprecate that very thing, which must put us into the actual possession of our Hope's.
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For is it nostrange Ins••uation to be in love with Labour and Hazard to be sorry that the Evening, the time of receiving our Wages is come? and all this upon that idle and vulgar Pretence, that Death is the gastly Destroyer of Mankind, and the King of Terrors;
For is it nostrange Ins••uation to be in love with Labour and Hazard to be sorry that the Evening, the time of receiving our Wages is come? and all this upon that idle and Vulgar Pretence, that Death is the ghastly Destroyer of Mankind, and the King of Terrors;
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But serious Piety, and Peace with God, and a quiet Conscience, These have the power to make him tame and gentle, They overcome and bind that grim strong Man, and take from him all his Armour wherein he trusted. Again.
But serious Piety, and Peace with God, and a quiet Conscience, These have the power to make him tame and gentle, They overcome and bind that grim strong Man, and take from him all his Armour wherein he trusted. Again.
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The same Consideration which ought to have such Efficacy in removing these Fears for our selves, does likewise extend it self to ou• Griefs for Others. Our immoderate Griefs I mean;
The same Consideration which ought to have such Efficacy in removing these Fears for our selves, does likewise extend it self to ou• Griefs for Others. Our immoderate Griefs I mean;
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and, that the Friends who•• absence we deplore, are removed to the Company of Saints and Angels, to the blessed Presence of the Almighty, to the same happy Mansions of pe•fect Knowledge,
and, that the Friends who•• absence we deplore, Are removed to the Company of Saints and Angels, to the blessed Presence of the Almighty, to the same happy Mansions of pe•fect Knowledge,
and yet all This will not appease our Sorrows, how just is that reproach of Absalom to Hushai upon another occasion, Is this thy kindness for thy Friend? a Does it become the Tenderness of a Relation, to lament without ceasing, not like her in the Prophet,
and yet all This will not appease our Sorrows, how just is that reproach of Absalom to Hushai upon Another occasion, Is this thy kindness for thy Friend? a Does it become the Tenderness of a Relation, to lament without ceasing, not like her in the Prophet,
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for those that are not, but for those who now have begun to be in Perfection, Who after the Waves and Tossings of a tempestuous World, are now themselves rejoycing,
for those that Are not, but for those who now have begun to be in Perfection, Who After the Waves and Tossings of a tempestuous World, Are now themselves rejoicing,
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Let us then in such case suppose, that we hear the released Soul admonishing us, in our Saviour's Terms to the Daughters of Jerusalem, Luke xxiii. 28 Weep not for me, but weep for your selves:
Let us then in such case suppose, that we hear the released Soul admonishing us, in our Saviour's Terms to the Daughters of Jerusalem, Lycia xxiii. 28 Weep not for me, but weep for your selves:
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For our Selves indeed, who are still floating upon the Billows, driven to and fro by the violent Gusts of Passions and Lusts, of Cares and Temptations,
For our Selves indeed, who Are still floating upon the Billows, driven to and from by the violent Gusts of Passion and Lustiest, of Cares and Temptations,
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as importing the Sufficiency of that Provision made for us by our Heavenly Father, ought to inspire us with Meekness and Contentment under any Disposals of Providence in this present Life.
as importing the Sufficiency of that Provision made for us by our Heavenly Father, ought to inspire us with Meekness and Contentment under any Disposals of Providence in this present Life.
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We are here in a State of Nonage and Education, under the wise discipline of One, who nicely understands our several Tempers, and sutes his Methods accordingly.
We Are Here in a State of Nonage and Education, under the wise discipline of One, who nicely understands our several Tempers, and suits his Methods accordingly.
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and then you cannot but discover abundant reason for submitting to the Disposals of a Father, who tempers his tenderest Affection with unerring Prudence.
and then you cannot but discover abundant reason for submitting to the Disposals of a Father, who tempers his Tenderest Affection with unerring Prudence.
Nam pro jucundis aptissima quaeque — Almighty God weighs our Case and our Wants; He aims not so much at our Ease as our Improvement, and distributes such things,
Nam Pro jucundis aptissima quaeque — Almighty God weighs our Case and our Wants; He aims not so much At our Ease as our Improvement, and distributes such things,
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I have now finished what I designed from the Text, and shall not fear that you'll think I detai• you too long upon my Third General Head, which relates to the Occasion of our present Meeting. III. The proper End of Discourses of th•• 〈 ◊ 〉, I never took to be that of framing nauseou•• 〈 ◊ 〉 nygyricks upon our departed Friends:
I have now finished what I designed from the Text, and shall not Fear that You'll think I detai• you too long upon my Third General Head, which relates to the Occasion of our present Meeting. III. The proper End of Discourses of th•• 〈 ◊ 〉, I never took to be that of framing nauseou•• 〈 ◊ 〉 nygyricks upon our departed Friends:
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If any thing can add to the inde•ency of ••ttery from a Pulpit, it is the employing it, 〈 ◊ 〉, Persons of a 〈 ◊ 〉 fession, which of all others ought 〈 … 〉 most above it.
If any thing can add to the inde•ency of ••ttery from a Pulpit, it is the employing it, 〈 ◊ 〉, Persons of a 〈 ◊ 〉 fession, which of all Others ought 〈 … 〉 most above it.
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than my self, shall not only bear wi•ness to the truth of it, but confess at the same time, that I bear a due regard to the Modesty so pec••ar in Him, whose Virtues I am about to give a very brief and imperfect Representation of.
than my self, shall not only bear wi•ness to the truth of it, but confess At the same time, that I bear a due regard to the Modesty so pec••ar in Him, whose Virtues I am about to give a very brief and imperfect Representation of.
it shall be my care to consine my self to those particular Effects, which I told you this Consideration of Eternal Happiness being proposed in the quality of an Inheritance ought in all reason to have upon every one of us.
it shall be my care to consine my self to those particular Effects, which I told you this Consideration of Eternal Happiness being proposed in the quality of an Inheritance ought in all reason to have upon every one of us.
and enjoy'd the Benefit of a long and painful Ministry from him, but the Nation in general have been convinc'd by those •••thy Labours, which appear in Publick W••tings,
and enjoyed the Benefit of a long and painful Ministry from him, but the nation in general have been convinced by those •••thy Labours, which appear in Public W••tings,
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so much the more valuable, as the Subject and Design of them is of greater and more general Importance, That of establishing the most concerning Truths of the Christian Religion;
so much the more valuable, as the Subject and Design of them is of greater and more general Importance, That of establishing the most Concerning Truths of the Christian Religion;
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To render his indefatigable Pains of yet more diffusive Influence, he hath likewise composed a Tract in a Language more generally understood, which not only our own,
To render his indefatigable Pains of yet more diffusive Influence, he hath likewise composed a Tract in a Language more generally understood, which not only our own,
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These preserv'd his Mind from all criminal degrees of Anxiety, and, (as himself hath professed with great Satisfaction) softned those Troubles which a Man more addicted to the World must even have been swallow'd up in;
These preserved his Mind from all criminal Degrees of Anxiety, and, (as himself hath professed with great Satisfaction) softened those Troubles which a Man more addicted to the World must even have been swallowed up in;
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since those unwearied Labours, which manifestly contributed to his more speedy removal thither, hath deprived Them of his longer Direction and Assistance upon Earth.
since those unwearied Labours, which manifestly contributed to his more speedy removal thither, hath deprived Them of his longer Direction and Assistance upon Earth.
And this appear'd so eminently in Him, that notwithstanding all the Goodness so conspicuous in his Conversation, no sign of Censoriousness or Spiritual Pride was to be found in him.
And this appeared so eminently in Him, that notwithstanding all the goodness so conspicuous in his Conversation, no Signen of Censoriousness or Spiritual Pride was to be found in him.
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But, though this Particular relate more immediately to Men's deportment towards God, yet I must beg leave in the Application to extend it something farther.
But, though this Particular relate more immediately to Men's deportment towards God, yet I must beg leave in the Application to extend it something farther.
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And, Since those Blessings are often convey'd to us by the ministry and mediation of Men, no Man can be truly thankful, who is wanting in his Acknowledgments to those Persons, whose Hearts God hath disposed to become the Instruments of handing down his Kindness to us.
And, Since those Blessings Are often conveyed to us by the Ministry and mediation of Men, no Man can be truly thankful, who is wanting in his Acknowledgments to those Persons, whose Hearts God hath disposed to become the Instruments of handing down his Kindness to us.
Here also our deceased Brother performed the part of a truly good Christian, and took due Care to let no good Offices of any sort be buried in Oblivion.
Here also our deceased Brother performed the part of a truly good Christian, and took due Care to let no good Offices of any sort be buried in Oblivion.
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He cou'd not content himself with a silent and private Sense of them, but had in particular prepared a lasting and publick Expression of his Thanks, to our late Excellent Primate;
He could not content himself with a silent and private Sense of them, but had in particular prepared a lasting and public Expression of his Thanks, to our late Excellent Primate;
Nor did he think it any Indecency, in an Address to so Great a Man, to make grateful and honourable mention of that seasonable Addition to his Fortunes, made by a Reverend Person in this Neighbourhood.
Nor did he think it any Indecency, in an Address to so Great a Man, to make grateful and honourable mention of that seasonable Addition to his Fortune's, made by a Reverend Person in this Neighbourhood.
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So sollicitous was he upon all Occasions, that no Man's Friendship, who had remember'd him, should leave behind it the Reproach of not being as respectfully transmitted to Posterity,
So solicitous was he upon all Occasions, that no Man's Friendship, who had remembered him, should leave behind it the Reproach of not being as respectfully transmitted to Posterity,
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and Men of different Opinions, to a sensible Concern and Kindness for him: His Conversation Affable and Courteous, full of Deference and modest Reserve:
and Men of different Opinions, to a sensible Concern and Kindness for him: His Conversation Affable and Courteous, full of Deference and modest Reserve:
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and Improving withal, so perfectly void of Envy, and engrossing any sort of Knowledge or Commendation to himself, that he seem'd to have copy'd after that great Pattern of Meekness, Moses, who rebuked the Narrowness of those Spirits, who grudged the Advantages of others for his sake,
and Improving withal, so perfectly void of Envy, and engrossing any sort of Knowledge or Commendation to himself, that he seemed to have copied After that great Pattern of Meekness, Moses, who rebuked the Narrowness of those Spirits, who grudged the Advantages of Others for his sake,
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and wish'd with all his Soul, that all the Lord's People were Prophets. Thirdly. Another Virtue resulting from the Text, was abating the Fears of our own Death,
and wished with all his Soul, that all the Lord's People were prophets. Thirdly. another Virtue resulting from the Text, was abating the Fears of our own Death,
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and that Indifference for Life, which I have often heard him chearfully express, excepting only for the sake of Those, whom yet he committed to God, with a becoming Dependence upon his Providence over them.
and that Indifference for Life, which I have often herd him cheerfully express, excepting only for the sake of Those, whom yet he committed to God, with a becoming Dependence upon his Providence over them.
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so had the Faculties of his Mind been free, his Death wou'd, in a very exemplary manner, have manifestly appeared to be the Death of the Righteous too.
so had the Faculties of his Mind been free, his Death would, in a very exemplary manner, have manifestly appeared to be the Death of the Righteous too.
For the other Branch of this Argument, Many here present, I suppose, can recollect, with what a Mixture of tender Affection and Christian Constancy he supported the loss of his nearest and dearest Relation;
For the other Branch of this Argument, Many Here present, I suppose, can recollect, with what a Mixture of tender Affection and Christian Constancy he supported the loss of his nearest and dearest Relation;
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and happen'd at a time, when upon all other Considerations the Circumstances of his Family could not but render that Blow very sensible and heavy upon him. One Instance whereof relating to my self, I must beg your leave to mention:
and happened At a time, when upon all other Considerations the circumstances of his Family could not but render that Blow very sensible and heavy upon him. One Instance whereof relating to my self, I must beg your leave to mention:
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'Tis, that presently upon that occasion, proffering him my Assistance in the supply of his Cure, he made me this (to me then) surprizing Answer, That Blessed be God for his Grace, he had soon conquer'd the disorderly part of his Grief,
It's, that presently upon that occasion, proffering him my Assistance in the supply of his Cure, he made me this (to me then) surprising Answer, That Blessed be God for his Grace, he had soon conquered the disorderly part of his Grief,
Lastly, The only remaining Inference, That of Contentedness with the Disposals of Almighty God in this World, was likewise very visible and exemplary in him.
Lastly, The only remaining Inference, That of Contentedness with the Disposals of Almighty God in this World, was likewise very visible and exemplary in him.
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And This was so modest and so remarkable in a Person of such Learning and Labour in his Profession, that it engag'd Mens Wishes at least, and Affections, in his Favour:
And This was so modest and so remarkable in a Person of such Learning and Labour in his Profession, that it engaged Men's Wishes At least, and Affections, in his Favour:
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What now remains, but that Each of us from hence gather such Inferences, as may make this Example of Benefit to us, by applying it to our own respective Circumstances: More particularly,
What now remains, but that Each of us from hence gather such Inferences, as may make this Exampl of Benefit to us, by applying it to our own respective circumstances: More particularly,
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For, if so much good Seed through your neglect produce not much good Fruit, the Ground, assure your selves, will be cursed and condemned for its Barrenness:
For, if so much good Seed through your neglect produce not much good Fruit, the Ground, assure your selves, will be cursed and condemned for its barrenness:
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if we do not all attempt it with a Diligence and Zeal equal to His. Which if we do, our faithful Endeavours will be accepted and approved, even of Men;
if we do not all attempt it with a Diligence and Zeal equal to His. Which if we do, our faithful Endeavours will be accepted and approved, even of Men;
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With these Reflections and Holy Resolutions, let us commit the mortal Remains of this Reverend, Worthy, Good Man, to the Dust, In sure and certain hope of a Resurrection to Life Eternal;
With these Reflections and Holy Resolutions, let us commit the Mortal Remains of this Reverend, Worthy, Good Man, to the Dust, In sure and certain hope of a Resurrection to Life Eternal;
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and that, if we be careful, thus as you have heard, to approve our selves God's Children, we shall not fa•l in his due time, to be made in the best, the most beneficial,
and that, if we be careful, thus as you have herd, to approve our selves God's Children, we shall not fa•l in his due time, to be made in the best, the most beneficial,
Si quis dixerit Hominis justificati bona opera ita esse dona Dei, ut non sint etiam bona ipsius justificati merita, aut ipsum justificatum bonis operibus — non verè mereri augmentum gratiae, vitam aeternam, & ipsius vitae aeternae-consecutionem atque etiam gloriae augmentum, anathema sit. Conc. Trident. Sess. VI. Can. XXXII.
Si quis dixerit Hominis justificati Bona opera ita esse dona Dei, ut non sint etiam Bona Himself justificati Merita, Or ipsum justificatum bonis operibus — non verè mereri augmentum Gratiae, vitam aeternam, & Himself vitae aeternae-consecutionem atque etiam Glory augmentum, anathema fit. Conc Trident. Sess. VI. Can. XXXII.
Haereditus, in quâ Christi coheredes sumus, non mirtuitur copiâ Possessorum; nec fit angustior numerositate cohaeredum; sed tanta est multis quanta paucis; tanta singulis, quanta omnibus Comm. in Psalm. XLIX.
Haereditus, in quâ Christ coheredes sumus, non mirtuitur copiâ Possessorum; nec fit angustior numerositate cohaeredum; sed tanta est multis quanta paucis; tanta Singulis, quanta omnibus Comm in Psalm. XLIX.
Si gratia vocatur, gratis datur: si gratis datur, nuli• praecesserunt merita tua, ut detur. Nam si praecesserunt merita tua, me•ces non imputatus secundum Gratiam, sed secundum Debitum. Si ergo dicis praceffisse merita tua, te vis laudari, non Deum: — Conve• ergo te ad merita•, vid• illa mala fuifse; ut non tibi deberetur nisi supplicum, non praemiu•. 〈 ◊ 〉 videris quid tibi per meritum debeatur, agnoscis ••id per gratiam 〈 … 〉 sacrificio laudis glorificas Deum. Augustin. in Psal. 〈 ◊ 〉. in fine.
Si Gratia vocatur, gratis datur: si gratis datur, nuli• praecesserunt Merita tua, ut detur. Nam si praecesserunt Merita tua, me•ces non imputatus secundum Gratiam, sed secundum Debitum. Si ergo Say praceffisse Merita tua, te vis Laudari, non God: — Conve• ergo te ad merita•, vid• illa mala fuifse; ut non tibi deberetur nisi supplicum, non praemiu•. 〈 ◊ 〉 videris quid tibi per Merit debeatur, agnoscis ••id per gratiam 〈 … 〉 Sacrificio laudis glorificas God. Augustin. in Psalm 〈 ◊ 〉. in fine.
