A sermon preached at the funeral of the Reverend Mr Thomas Gouge, the 4th of Novemb. 1681 at S. Anne's Blackfriars with a brief account of his life / by John Tillotson ...
when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: For all live to him.
when he calls the Lord the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: For all live to him.
THE occasion of these words of our blessed Saviour was an Objection which the Sadduces made against the Resurrection, grounded upon a case which had sometimes happened among them, of a woman that had had seven brethren successively to her husbands.
THE occasion of these words of our blessed Saviour was an Objection which the Sadducees made against the Resurrection, grounded upon a case which had sometime happened among them, of a woman that had had seven brothers successively to her Husbands.
if men live in another world, how shall the controversie between these seven brethren be decided? for they all seem to have an equal claim to this woman, each of them having had her to his wife.
if men live in Another world, how shall the controversy between these seven brothers be decided? for they all seem to have an equal claim to this woman, each of them having had her to his wife.
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This captious Question was not easie to be answered by the Pharisees, who fancied the enjoyments of the next life to be of the same kind with the sensual pleasures of this world, onely greater and more durable.
This captious Question was not easy to be answered by the Pharisees, who fancied the enjoyments of the next life to be of the same kind with the sensual pleasures of this world, only greater and more durable.
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Now upon this supposition, that in the next life there will be marrying and giving in marriage, it was a Question not easily satisfied, Whose wife of the seven this woman should then be?
Now upon this supposition, that in the next life there will be marrying and giving in marriage, it was a Question not Easily satisfied, Whose wife of the seven this woman should then be?
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Our Saviour having thus cleared himself of this Objection by taking away the ground and foundation of it, he produceth an Argument for the proof of the Resurrection, in the Words of my Text;
Our Saviour having thus cleared himself of this Objection by taking away the ground and Foundation of it, he Produceth an Argument for the proof of the Resurrection, in the Words of my Text;
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and calling himself by the Title of the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. From whence our Saviour infers the Resurrection, because God is not the God of the dead but of the living: For all live to him.
and calling himself by the Title of the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. From whence our Saviour infers the Resurrection, Because God is not the God of the dead but of the living: For all live to him.
My design from these Words is, to shew the force and strength of this Argument which our Saviour urgeth for the proof of the Resurrection. In order whereunto I shall,
My Design from these Words is, to show the force and strength of this Argument which our Saviour urges for the proof of the Resurrection. In order whereunto I shall,
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4. The great respect which the Jews had for these three Fathers of their Nation, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. For each of these make our Saviour's Argument more forcible against those with whom he disputed.
4. The great respect which the jews had for these three Father's of their nation, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. For each of these make our Saviour's Argument more forcible against those with whom he disputed.
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And this doth not onely suppose the immortality of the Soul, but forasmuch as the Body is an essential part of man doth by consequence infer the resurrection of the Body;
And this does not only suppose the immortality of the Soul, but forasmuch as the Body is an essential part of man does by consequence infer the resurrection of the Body;
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But I cannot see any sufficient ground to believe that our Saviour intended by this Argument directly and immediately to prove the resurrection of the Body,
But I cannot see any sufficient ground to believe that our Saviour intended by this Argument directly and immediately to prove the resurrection of the Body,
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For that Reason of our Saviour, that God is not a God of the dead but of the living, if it did directly prove the resurrection of the Body, it would prove that the Bodies of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were raised to life again, at or before that time when God spake to Moses and called himself the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob: But we do not believe this;
For that Reason of our Saviour, that God is not a God of the dead but of the living, if it did directly prove the resurrection of the Body, it would prove that the Bodies of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were raised to life again, At or before that time when God spoke to Moses and called himself the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob: But we do not believe this;
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And that this was all our Saviour intended will more plainly appear, if we consider what that Errour of the Sadduces was which our Saviour here confutes.
And that this was all our Saviour intended will more plainly appear, if we Consider what that Error of the Sadducees was which our Saviour Here confutes.
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And Josephus, who very well understood the difference of the Sects among the Jews, and gives a particular account of them, makes not the least mention of any Controversie between the Pharisees and the Sadduces about the resurrection of the Body.
And Josephus, who very well understood the difference of the Sects among the jews, and gives a particular account of them, makes not the least mention of any Controversy between the Pharisees and the Sadducees about the resurrection of the Body.
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And this is the very same account with that which is given of them in the New Testament, ver. 27. of this Chap. The Sadduces who deny that there is any resurrection.
And this is the very same account with that which is given of them in the New Testament, ver. 27. of this Chap. The Sadducees who deny that there is any resurrection.
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The meaning of which is more fully declared, Acts 23. 8. The Sadduces say that there is no resurrection, neither angel nor spirit; but the Pharisees confess both.
The meaning of which is more Fully declared, Acts 23. 8. The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel nor Spirit; but the Pharisees confess both.
And, as Dr. Hammond hath judiciously observed, this is the true importance of the word NONLATINALPHABET, viz. a future or another state; unless in such Texts where the Context does restrain it to the raising again of the Body,
And, as Dr. Hammond hath judiciously observed, this is the true importance of the word, viz. a future or Another state; unless in such Texts where the Context does restrain it to the raising again of the Body,
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which they (especially the Sadduces) looked upon onely as Explications and Comments upon the Law of Moses: But they esteemed nothing as a necessary Article of Faith which had not some foundation in the Writings of Moses. And this seems to me to be the true Reason why our Saviour chose to confute them out of Moses, rather than any other part of the Old Testament:
which they (especially the Sadducees) looked upon only as Explications and Comments upon the Law of Moses: But they esteemed nothing as a necessary Article of Faith which had not Some Foundation in the Writings of Moses. And this seems to me to be the true Reason why our Saviour chosen to confute them out of Moses, rather than any other part of the Old Testament:
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And not as many learned men have imagined, because the Sadduces did not receive any part of the Old Testament but onely the five Books of Moses; so that it was in vain to argue against them out of any other.
And not as many learned men have imagined, Because the Sadducees did not receive any part of the Old Testament but only the five Books of Moses; so that it was in vain to argue against them out of any other.
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This I know hath been a general opinion, grounded I think upon the mistake of a passage in Josephus, who says the Sadduces onely received the written Law.
This I know hath been a general opinion, grounded I think upon the mistake of a passage in Josephus, who Says the Sadducees only received the written Law.
But if we carefully consider that passage, we shall find that Josephus doth not there oppose the Law to the other Books of the Old Testament, which were also written; but to Oral Tradition. For he says expresly, that the Sadduces onely received the written Law,
But if we carefully Consider that passage, we shall find that Josephus does not there oppose the Law to the other Books of the Old Testament, which were also written; but to Oral Tradition. For he Says expressly, that the Sadducees only received the written Law,
than any are to be found in the Books of Moses. As Daniel 12. 2. And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life,
than any Are to be found in the Books of Moses. As daniel 12. 2. And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, Some to everlasting life,
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And indeed it seems very plain that holy men among the Jews, towards the expiration of the Legal dispensation, had still clearer and more express apprehensions concerning a future state than are to be met with in the Writings of Moses, or of any of the Prophets.
And indeed it seems very plain that holy men among the jews, towards the expiration of the Legal Dispensation, had still clearer and more express apprehensions Concerning a future state than Are to be met with in the Writings of Moses, or of any of the prophets.
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The Law given by Moses did suppose the Immortality of the Souls of men, and the expectation of another life after this, as Principles of Religion in some degree naturally known;
The Law given by Moses did suppose the Immortality of the Souls of men, and the expectation of Another life After this, as Principles of Religion in Some degree naturally known;
It is likewise to be consider'd, that the temporal calamities and sufferings with which the Jews were almost continually harass'd from the time of their Captivity had very much wean'd good men from the consideration of temporal promises,
It is likewise to be considered, that the temporal calamities and sufferings with which the jews were almost continually harassed from the time of their Captivity had very much weaned good men from the consideration of temporal promises,
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and as the Apostle to the Hebrews expresseth it, c. 6. v. 18. to fly for refuge to lay hold upon the hope that is before them, and to imploy their reason to fortifie themselves as well as they can in that persuasion.
and as the Apostle to the Hebrews Expresses it, c. 6. v. 18. to fly for refuge to lay hold upon the hope that is before them, and to employ their reason to fortify themselves as well as they can in that persuasion.
And this I doubt not was the true occasion of those clearer and riper apprehensions of good men concerning a future state, in those times of distress and persecution;
And this I doubt not was the true occasion of those clearer and riper apprehensions of good men Concerning a future state, in those times of distress and persecution;
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it being very agreeable to the wisedom and goodness of the Divine Providence not to leave his People destitute of sufficient support â–ª under great trials and sufferings:
it being very agreeable to the Wisdom and Goodness of the Divine Providence not to leave his People destitute of sufficient support â–ª under great trials and sufferings:
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And of this we have a most remarkable Instance in the History of the seven Brethren in the Maccabees, who being cruelly tortured and put to death by Antiochus, do most expresly declare their confident expectation of a resurrection to a better life.
And of this we have a most remarkable Instance in the History of the seven Brothers in the Maccabees, who being cruelly tortured and put to death by Antiochus, do most expressly declare their confident expectation of a resurrection to a better life.
where the word, which we render were tortur'd, is NONLATINALPHABET, which is the very word used in the Maccabees to express the particular kind of torture us'd upon them;
where the word, which we render were tortured, is, which is the very word used in the Maccabees to express the particular kind of torture used upon them;
besides that being offer'd deliverance they most resolutely refus'd to accept of it, with this express declaration that they hop'd for a resurrection to a better life.
beside that being offered deliverance they most resolutely refused to accept of it, with this express declaration that they hoped for a resurrection to a better life.
But to return to my purpose, notwithstanding there might be more clear and express Texts to this purpose in the ancient Prophets, yet our Saviour knowing how great a regard not onely the Sadduces, but all the Jews had to the Authority of Moses, he thought fit to bring his proof of the resurrection out of his Writings,
But to return to my purpose, notwithstanding there might be more clear and express Texts to this purpose in the ancient prophets, yet our Saviour knowing how great a regard not only the Sadducees, but all the jews had to the authority of Moses, he Thought fit to bring his proof of the resurrection out of his Writings,
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Thirdly. If we consider further the peculiar Notion which the Jews had concerning the use of this phrase or expression of God's being any ones God. And that was this.
Thirdly. If we Consider further the peculiar Notion which the jews had Concerning the use of this phrase or expression of God's being any ones God. And that was this.
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And therefore they tell us that while Isaac lived, God is not called the God of Isaac, but the fear of Isaac. As Gen. 31. 42. Except the God of Abraham and the fear of Isaac had been with me;
And Therefore they tell us that while Isaac lived, God is not called the God of Isaac, but the Fear of Isaac. As Gen. 31. 42. Except the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac had been with me;
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For God doth expresly call himself the God of Isaac, while Isaac was yet alive, Gen. 28. 13. I am the Lord God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac.
For God does expressly call himself the God of Isaac, while Isaac was yet alive, Gen. 28. 13. I am the Lord God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac.
It is sufficient to my purpose, that this was a Notion anciently currant among the Jews. And therefore our Saviour's Argument from this Expression must be so much the stronger against them: For if the Souls of men be extinguished by death (as the Sadduces believed) what did it signifie to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob to have God called their God after they were dead? But surely for God to be any ones God doth signifie some great benefit and advantage;
It is sufficient to my purpose, that this was a Notion anciently currant among the jews. And Therefore our Saviour's Argument from this Expression must be so much the Stronger against them: For if the Souls of men be extinguished by death (as the Sadducees believed) what did it signify to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob to have God called their God After they were dead? But surely for God to be any ones God does signify Some great benefit and advantage;
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But it is thus said of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob after their death, and therefore our Saviour infers very strongly against them, that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were not extinguished by death, but do still live somewhere:
But it is thus said of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob After their death, and Therefore our Saviour infers very strongly against them, that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were not extinguished by death, but do still live somewhere:
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Fourthly. If we consider the great respect which the Jews had for those three Fathers of their Nation, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. They had an extraordinary opinion of them,
Fourthly. If we Consider the great respect which the jews had for those three Father's of their nation, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. They had an extraordinary opinion of them,
And therefore we find that they looked upon it as a great arrogance for any man to assume any thing to himself that might seem to set him above Abraham, Isaac or Jacob. With what indignation did they fly upon our Saviour on this account? John 4. 12. Art thou greater than our father Jacob? and chap. 8. ver. 53. Art thou greater than our father Abraham:
And Therefore we find that they looked upon it as a great arrogance for any man to assume any thing to himself that might seem to Set him above Abraham, Isaac or Jacob. With what Indignation did they fly upon our Saviour on this account? John 4. 12. Art thou greater than our father Jacob? and chap. 8. ver. 53. Art thou greater than our father Abraham:
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so that our Saviour doth with great advantage instance in them, in favour of whom they would be enclined to extend the meaning of any promise to the utmost,
so that our Saviour does with great advantage instance in them, in favour of whom they would be inclined to extend the meaning of any promise to the utmost,
And thus I have, as briefly as the matter would bear, endeavoured to shew the fitness and force of this Argument to convince those with whom our Saviour disputed. I come now, in the
And thus I have, as briefly as the matter would bear, endeavoured to show the fitness and force of this Argument to convince those with whom our Saviour disputed. I come now, in the
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II. Second place, to enquire Whether this be any more than an Argument ad hominem? And if it be, wherein the real and absolute force of it doth consist?
II Second place, to inquire Whither this be any more than an Argument ad hominem? And if it be, wherein the real and absolute force of it does consist?
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For an Argument which doth not really prove the thing in Question, may yet be a very good Argument ad hominem; and in some cases more convincing to him with whom we dispute than that which is a better Argument in it self.
For an Argument which does not really prove the thing in Question, may yet be a very good Argument ad hominem; and in Some cases more convincing to him with whom we dispute than that which is a better Argument in it self.
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First. If we consider, that for God to be any ones God doth signifie some very extraordinary blessing and happiness to those persons of whom this is said.
First. If we Consider, that for God to be any ones God does signify Some very extraordinary blessing and happiness to those Persons of whom this is said.
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It is a big word for God to declare himself to be any ones God: and the least we can imagine to be meant by it, is that God will in an extraordinary manner imploy his power and wisedom to doe him good:
It is a big word for God to declare himself to be any ones God: and the least we can imagine to be meant by it, is that God will in an extraordinary manner employ his power and Wisdom to do him good:
Secondly. If we consider the eminent faith and obedience of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Abraham left his Country in obedience to God, not knowing whither he was to go.
Secondly. If we Consider the eminent faith and Obedience of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Abraham left his Country in Obedience to God, not knowing whither he was to go.
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And, which was one of the most unparallel'd and strange instances of faith and obedience that can almost be imagined, he was willing to have sacrificed his onely Son at the command of God.
And, which was one of the most unparalleled and strange instances of faith and Obedience that can almost be imagined, he was willing to have sacrificed his only Son At the command of God.
Isaac and Jacob were also very good men, and devout worshippers of the true God, when almost the whole world was sunk into Idolatry and all manner of impiety.
Isaac and Jacob were also very good men, and devout worshippers of the true God, when almost the Whole world was sunk into Idolatry and all manner of impiety.
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Now what can we imagin, but that the good God did design some extraordinary reward to such faithfull servants of his? especially if we consider, that he intended this gracious declaration of his concerning them,
Now what can we imagine, but that the good God did Design Some extraordinary reward to such faithful Servants of his? especially if we Consider, that he intended this gracious declaration of his Concerning them,
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Thirdly. If we consider the condition of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in this world. The Scripture tells us, that they were pilgrims and strangers upon the earth;
Thirdly. If we Consider the condition of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in this world. The Scripture tells us, that they were pilgrim's and Strangers upon the earth;
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For so far as the Scripture History informs us, and further we cannot know of this matter, Esau was as prosperous as Jacob; and Jacob had a great many more troubles and afflictions in this life than Esau had.
For so Far as the Scripture History informs us, and further we cannot know of this matter, Esau was as prosperous as Jacob; and Jacob had a great many more Troubles and afflictions in this life than Esau had.
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But surely when God calls himself the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, this signifies that God intended some very peculiar blessing and advantage to them above others:
But surely when God calls himself the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, this signifies that God intended Some very peculiar blessing and advantage to them above Others:
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which seeing they did not enjoy in this world, it is very reasonable to believe that one time or other this gracious declaration and promise of God was made good to them.
which seeing they did not enjoy in this world, it is very reasonable to believe that one time or other this gracious declaration and promise of God was made good to them.
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And therefore the Apostle to the Hebrews, chap. 11. from this very expression, of God 's being said to be the God of Abraham and others, argues that some extraordinary happiness was reserved for them in another world:
And Therefore the Apostle to the Hebrews, chap. 11. from this very expression, of God is being said to be the God of Abraham and Others, argues that Some extraordinary happiness was reserved for them in Another world:
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and that upon this very ground I am now speaking of, namely, because the condition of Abraham, and some others, was not such in this world as might seem to answer the fulness of this promise.
and that upon this very ground I am now speaking of, namely, Because the condition of Abraham, and Some Others, was not such in this world as might seem to answer the fullness of this promise.
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For they, says he, that say such things declare plainly that they seek a Country; which at the 16. verse he calls a better Country, that is a heavenly.
For they, Says he, that say such things declare plainly that they seek a Country; which At the 16. verse he calls a better Country, that is a heavenly.
Intimating that if no happiness had remained for these good men in another world, this promise of God's being their God, would shamefully have fallen short of what it seemed to import, viz. some extraordinary reward and blessing worthy of God to bestow;
Intimating that if no happiness had remained for these good men in Another world, this promise of God's being their God, would shamefully have fallen short of what it seemed to import, viz. Some extraordinary reward and blessing worthy of God to bestow;
But if nothing beyond this life had been reserved for them, that Saying of old Jacob towards the conclusion of his life, few and evil have the days of the years of my life been, would have been an eternal reflexion upon the truth and faithfulness of Him who had so often called himself the God of Jacob.
But if nothing beyond this life had been reserved for them, that Saying of old Jacob towards the conclusion of his life, few and evil have the days of the Years of my life been, would have been an Eternal reflection upon the truth and faithfulness of Him who had so often called himself the God of Jacob.
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and with so considerable an estate to leave to him? Was not that Saying of Jacob a great acknowledgment of the gracious providence of God towards him, with my staff passed I over this Jordan,
and with so considerable an estate to leave to him? Was not that Saying of Jacob a great acknowledgment of the gracious providence of God towards him, with my staff passed I over this Jordan,
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yet that was more than recompensed to him in Joseph 's strange advancement in Aegypt, whereby God put into his hands the opportunity of saving his Father and his whole Family alive.
yet that was more than recompensed to him in Joseph is strange advancement in Egypt, whereby God put into his hands the opportunity of Saving his Father and his Whole Family alive.
as afterwards became a great Nation: and in giving them a fruitfull Land, and bringing them to the quiet possession of it by such a series of wonderfull Miracles? what need then is there of extending this promise to another world? doth it not seem abundantly made good in those great blessings which God bestowed upon them whilst they liv'd,
as afterwards became a great nation: and in giving them a fruitful Land, and bringing them to the quiet possession of it by such a series of wonderful Miracles? what need then is there of extending this promise to Another world? does it not seem abundantly made good in those great blessings which God bestowed upon them while they lived,
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and afterwards upon their posterity, in this world? And does not this agree well enough with the first and most obvious sense of these words, I am the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, that is, I am he that was their God while they were alive,
and afterwards upon their posterity, in this world? And does not this agree well enough with the First and most obvious sense of these words, I am the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, that is, I am he that was their God while they were alive,
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and am still the God of their posterity for their sakes? I say, because the three former Considerations are liable to this Objection, which seems wholly to take off the force of this Argument;
and am still the God of their posterity for their sakes? I say, Because the three former Considerations Are liable to this Objection, which seems wholly to take off the force of this Argument;
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Fourthly then, we will consider the general importance of this Promise, abstracting from the particular persons specified and named in it, viz. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; and that is, that God will make a wide and plain difference between good and bad men;
Fourthly then, we will Consider the general importance of this Promise, abstracting from the particular Persons specified and nam in it, viz. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; and that is, that God will make a wide and plain difference between good and bad men;
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It cannot be denyed, but that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and several good men in the Old Testament, had many signal Testimonies of the Divine favour vouchsafed to them in this world:
It cannot be denied, but that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and several good men in the Old Testament, had many signal Testimonies of the Divine favour vouchsafed to them in this world:
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and the Kingdom of Aegypt, which probably was the first and chief seat of Idolatry, was at the same time one of the most potent and flourishing Kingdoms in the world;
and the Kingdom of Egypt, which probably was the First and chief seat of Idolatry, was At the same time one of the most potent and flourishing Kingdoms in the world;
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and was blest with a prodigious plenty, whereby they were furnished with store of corn, when good Jacob and his Family had like to have perished by famine.
and was blessed with a prodigious plenty, whereby they were furnished with store of corn, when good Jacob and his Family had like to have perished by famine.
It seems then, upon the whole matter, to be very plain, that the Providences of God in this world towards good men are so contrived, that it may sufficiently appear, to those who wisely consider the works of God, that they are not neglected by him;
It seems then, upon the Whole matter, to be very plain, that the Providences of God in this world towards good men Are so contrived, that it may sufficiently appear, to those who wisely Consider the works of God, that they Are not neglected by him;
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and yet that these outward blessings are so promiscuously dispensed, that no man can certainly be concluded to be a good man from any happiness he enjoys in this life:
and yet that these outward blessings Are so promiscuously dispensed, that no man can Certainly be concluded to be a good man from any happiness he enjoys in this life:
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Because in this world there is not that clear difference universally made between good and bad men which the justice of the Divine Providence doth require,
Because in this world there is not that clear difference universally made between good and bad men which the Justice of the Divine Providence does require,
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then it still contains in it this general Truth, that God will some time or other plentifully reward every good man, that is, he will doe something far better for him than for any wicked man:
then it still contains in it this general Truth, that God will Some time or other plentifully reward every good man, that is, he will do something Far better for him than for any wicked man:
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And to make this out fully and at once, I will onely produce that single Instance of Abel and Cain. Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, and he had this testimony, that he pleased God;
And to make this out Fully and At once, I will only produce that single Instance of Abel and Cain. Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, and he had this testimony, that he pleased God;
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which was in effect to declare, that God was the God of Abel and not of Cain; so that by virtue of the general importance of this Promise, it might justly be expected that Abel 's condition should have been much better than Cain 's:
which was in Effect to declare, that God was the God of Abel and not of Cain; so that by virtue of the general importance of this Promise, it might justly be expected that Abel is condition should have been much better than Cain is:
And Cain lived a long time after, and grew great, and built Cities. Now supposing there were no other life after this, this must have been a most horrible Example to all Ages, from the beginning of the world to the end of it,
And Cain lived a long time After, and grew great, and built Cities. Now supposing there were no other life After this, this must have been a most horrible Exampl to all Ages, from the beginning of the world to the end of it,
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And yet so much the more necessary to be clear'd, because this in all probability was that very Text upon which the Jews in our Saviour's time grounded their belief of a future state, in opposition to the errour of the Sadduces; and which they call'd by way of eminency the promise made of God unto the Fathers.
And yet so much the more necessary to be cleared, Because this in all probability was that very Text upon which the jews in our Saviour's time grounded their belief of a future state, in opposition to the error of the Sadducees; and which they called by Way of eminency the promise made of God unto the Father's.
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As will plainly appear, if we consider what S. Paul says to this purpose, when he appeals so often to the Pharisees for his agreement with them in this Article of the Resurrection,
As will plainly appear, if we Consider what S. Paul Says to this purpose, when he appeals so often to the Pharisees for his agreement with them in this Article of the Resurrection,
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and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our Fathers; unto which promise our twelve Tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come.
and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our Father's; unto which promise our twelve Tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come.
By the promise made of God unto the Fathers he means some promise made by God to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; for so S. Luke more than once, in this History of the Acts, explains this phrase of the God of their Fathers, Acts 3. 13. The God of Abraham, and of Isaac,
By the promise made of God unto the Father's he means Some promise made by God to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; for so S. Lycia more than once, in this History of the Acts, explains this phrase of the God of their Father's, Acts 3. 13. The God of Abraham, and of Isaac,
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and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Now what was the great and famous Promise which God made to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? was it not this of being their God? So that it was this very Promise upon which S. Paul tells us the Jews grounded their hope of a future state,
and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Now what was the great and famous Promise which God made to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? was it not this of being their God? So that it was this very Promise upon which S. Paul tells us the jews grounded their hope of a future state,
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Were but men thoroughly convinced of this plain and certain Truth, that there is a vast difference between Time and Eternity, between a few years and everlasting Ages:
Were but men thoroughly convinced of this plain and certain Truth, that there is a vast difference between Time and Eternity, between a few Years and everlasting Ages:
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For what is there in this world, this waste and howling wilderness, this rude and barbarous Country which we are but to pass through, which should detain our affections here,
For what is there in this world, this waste and howling Wilderness, this rude and barbarous Country which we Are but to pass through, which should detain our affections Here,
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if we be excessively griev'd or discontented for the want or loss of them, and if we look upon our present state in this world any otherwise than as a preparation and passage to a better life, it is a sign that our faith and hope of the happiness of another life is but very weak and faint,
if we be excessively grieved or discontented for the want or loss of them, and if we look upon our present state in this world any otherwise than as a preparation and passage to a better life, it is a Signen that our faith and hope of the happiness of Another life is but very weak and faint,
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For did we stedfastly believe and were thoroughly persuaded of what our Religion so plainly declares to us concerning the unspeakable and endless happiness of good men in another world, our affections would sit more loose to this world,
For did we steadfastly believe and were thoroughly persuaded of what our Religion so plainly declares to us Concerning the unspeakable and endless happiness of good men in Another world, our affections would fit more lose to this world,
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When his guilty and trembling Soul is ready to leave his Body, and just stepping into the other world, what horrour and amazement do then seise upon him? what a rage doth such a man feel in his breast,
When his guilty and trembling Soul is ready to leave his Body, and just stepping into the other world, what horror and amazement do then seize upon him? what a rage does such a man feel in his breast,
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when he seriously considers, that he hath been so great a fool as for the false and imperfect pleasure of a few days to make himself miserable for ever?
when he seriously considers, that he hath been so great a fool as for the false and imperfect pleasure of a few days to make himself miserable for ever?
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3. Let the consideration of that unspeakable Reward which God hath promised to good men at the Resurrection, encourage us to obedience and a holy life.
3. Let the consideration of that unspeakable Reward which God hath promised to good men At the Resurrection, encourage us to Obedience and a holy life.
This is the Inference which the Apostle makes from his large discourse of the Doctrine of the Resurrection, 1 Cor. 15. 58. Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast and unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
This is the Inference which the Apostle makes from his large discourse of the Doctrine of the Resurrection, 1 Cor. 15. 58. Wherefore, my Beloved brothers, be you steadfast and unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
so after a great diligence and industry in working out our own salvation, and (as it is said of David) serving our generation according to the will of God, how pleasant will it be to fall asleep? And as an usefull and well-spent life will make our death to be sweet,
so After a great diligence and industry in working out our own salvation, and (as it is said of David) serving our generation according to the will of God, how pleasant will it be to fallen asleep? And as an useful and well-spent life will make our death to be sweet,
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Besides the promises of this life which are made to works of charity, and there is not any grace or vertue whatsoever, which hath so many and so great promises of temporal blessings made to it in Scripture as this grace of charity;
Beside the promises of this life which Are made to works of charity, and there is not any grace or virtue whatsoever, which hath so many and so great promises of temporal blessings made to it in Scripture as this grace of charity;
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Luke 12. 33. Give alms, saith our Saviour, provide your selves baggs which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, and c. 16. v. 9. make to your selves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness, that when ye shall fail they may receive you into everlasting habitations.
Luke 12. 33. Give alms, Says our Saviour, provide your selves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that Faileth not, and c. 16. v. 9. make to your selves Friends of the mammon of unrighteousness, that when you shall fail they may receive you into everlasting habitations.
And 1 Tim. 6. 17, 18, 19. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, &c. that they doe good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life;
And 1 Tim. 6. 17, 18, 19. Charge them that Are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, etc. that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good Foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal life;
the word NONLATINALPHABET, which our Translation renders foundation according to the common use of it, seems in this place to have a more peculiar notion,
the word, which our translation renders Foundation according to the Common use of it, seems in this place to have a more peculiar notion,
and to signifie the security that is given by a pledge, or by an instrument or obligation of contract for the performance of Covenants. For besides that the phrase of laying up in store, or treasuring up a foundation, seems to be a very odd jumbling of metaphors;
and to signify the security that is given by a pledge, or by an Instrument or obligation of contract for the performance of Covenants. For beside that the phrase of laying up in store, or treasuring up a Foundation, seems to be a very odd jumbling of metaphors;
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this very word NONLATINALPHABET almost necessarily requires this notion as it is used by the same Apostle, in his second Epistle to Timothy, chap. 2. ver. 19. where it is said, the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, &c. a seal being very improper to strengthen a foundation, but very fit to confirm a Covenant. And then surely it ought to be render'd, the Covenant of God remains firm, having this seal.
this very word almost necessarily requires this notion as it is used by the same Apostle, in his second Epistle to Timothy, chap. 2. ver. 19. where it is said, the Foundation of God Stands sure, having this seal, etc. a seal being very improper to strengthen a Foundation, but very fit to confirm a Covenant. And then surely it ought to be rendered, the Covenant of God remains firm, having this seal.
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And so likewise in the foremention'd Text, the sense will be much more easie and currant if we render it thus, treasuring up, or providing for themselves a good security or pledge against the time to come;
And so likewise in the forementioned Text, the sense will be much more easy and currant if we render it thus, treasuring up, or providing for themselves a good security or pledge against the time to come;
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besides that the Apostle seems plainly to allude to that passage, Tobit, 4. 8, 9. If thou hast abundance, give alms accordingly, &c. for thou layest up a good treasure for thy self against the day of necessity, NONLATINALPHABET,
beside that the Apostle seems plainly to allude to that passage, Tobit, 4. 8, 9. If thou hast abundance, give alms accordingly, etc. for thou layest up a good treasure for thy self against the day of necessity,,
to which this of the Apostle exactly answers NONLATINALPHABET, treasuring up, or providing for themselves a good pledge or security, &c. the sense however is plain, that the charity of Alms is one of the best ways of securing our future happiness.
to which this of the Apostle exactly answers, treasuring up, or providing for themselves a good pledge or security, etc. the sense however is plain, that the charity of Alms is one of the best ways of securing our future happiness.
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And yet further to encourage us to abound in works of charity, the Scripture tells us that proportionably to the degrees of our charity shall be the degrees of our reward;
And yet further to encourage us to abound in works of charity, the Scripture tells us that proportionably to the Degrees of our charity shall be the Degrees of our reward;
upon this consideration the Apostle exhorts the Corinthians to be liberal in their charity, 2 Cor. 9. 6. he that soweth sparingly shall reap sparingly,
upon this consideration the Apostle exhorts the Corinthians to be liberal in their charity, 2 Cor. 9. 6. he that Soweth sparingly shall reap sparingly,
So that whatever we lay out in this kind is to the greatest advantage, and upon the best security; two considerations which use to be very prevalent with rich men to lay out their money.
So that whatever we lay out in this kind is to the greatest advantage, and upon the best security; two considerations which use to be very prevalent with rich men to lay out their money.
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these last words, shall not lose his reward, are a NONLATINALPHABET, and signifie much more than they seem to speak, viz. that he shall have a very great reward, infinitely beyond the value of what he hath done.
these last words, shall not loose his reward, Are a, and signify much more than they seem to speak, viz. that he shall have a very great reward, infinitely beyond the valve of what he hath done.
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nay, he tells us that in this case he looks upon himself as principal, and that whatever we doe in ways of mercy and charity to the poor he takes as done to himself.
nay, he tells us that in this case he looks upon himself as principal, and that whatever we do in ways of mercy and charity to the poor he Takes as done to himself.
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So our Lord hath told us, Matt. 2. 5. 40. and we shall hear the same from him again out of his own mouth when he shall appear in his Majesty to judge the World, Then the King shall answer,
So our Lord hath told us, Matt. 2. 5. 40. and we shall hear the same from him again out of his own Mouth when he shall appear in his Majesty to judge the World, Then the King shall answer,
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That is a fearfull sentence indeed, which the Apostle pronounceth upon such persons, Jam. 2. 13. He shall have judgment without mercy that hath shewed no mercy.
That is a fearful sentence indeed, which the Apostle pronounceth upon such Persons, Jam. 2. 13. He shall have judgement without mercy that hath showed no mercy.
And this our Saviour represents to us in a most solemn manner, in that lively description which he makes of the Judgment of the great Day, Matt. 25. 31. &c. When the Son of man shall come in his glory,
And this our Saviour represents to us in a most solemn manner, in that lively description which he makes of the Judgement of the great Day, Matt. 25. 31. etc. When the Son of man shall come in his glory,
And if this be, as most certainly it is, a true and proper representation of the process of that Day, then the great matter of enquiry will be, What works of charity and mercy have been done or neglected by us,
And if this be, as most Certainly it is, a true and proper representation of the process of that Day, then the great matter of enquiry will be, What works of charity and mercy have been done or neglected by us,
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I was hungry, did ye feed me or did ye not? I was naked, did ye clothe me or did ye not? I was sick and in prison, did ye visit me or did ye not? Not but that all the good or evil of our lives, in what kind soever, shall then be brought to account;
I was hungry, did you feed me or did you not? I was naked, did you cloth me or did you not? I was sick and in prison, did you visit me or did you not? Not but that all the good or evil of our lives, in what kind soever, shall then be brought to account;
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And among all our acts of charity, those which are done upon least probability and foresight of their meeting with any recompense in this world, either by way of real requital or of fame and reputation,
And among all our acts of charity, those which Are done upon least probability and foresight of their meeting with any recompense in this world, either by Way of real requital or of fame and reputation,
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If we be Religious for worldly ends, and serve God, and doe good to men, onely in contemplation of some temporal advantage, we take up with present payment,
If we be Religious for worldly ends, and serve God, and do good to men, only in contemplation of Some temporal advantage, we take up with present payment,
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that we may shew that we trust God and take his word, and dare venture upon the security of the next world and that recompense which shall be made at the resurrection of the just.
that we may show that we trust God and take his word, and Dare venture upon the security of the next world and that recompense which shall be made At the resurrection of the just.
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And now that I have represented to you what encouragement there is to well-doing, and particularly to works of Charity, from the consideration of the blessed reward we shall certainly meet with at the Resurrection of the just:
And now that I have represented to you what encouragement there is to welldoing, and particularly to works of Charity, from the consideration of the blessed reward we shall Certainly meet with At the Resurrection of the just:
I shall crave your patience a little longer, whilst I propose to you one of the fairest Examples of this kind which either this or perhaps any other Age could easily present us withall:
I shall crave your patience a little longer, while I propose to you one of the Fairest Examples of this kind which either this or perhaps any other Age could Easily present us withal:
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I mean our deceased Brother to whom we are now paying our last solemn respects, the Reverend Mr. THOMAS GOVGE; the worthy Son of a reverend and learned Divine of this City, Dr. William Gouge, who was Minister of this Parish of Black Friars six and forty years;
I mean our deceased Brother to whom we Are now paying our last solemn respects, the Reverend Mr. THOMAS GORGE; the worthy Son of a reverend and learned Divine of this city, Dr. William Gouge, who was Minister of this Parish of Black Friars six and forty Years;
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I must confess, that I am no friend to Funeral Panegyricks, where there is nothing of extraordinary worth and merit in the party commended to give occasion and foundation for them:
I must confess, that I am no friend to Funeral Panegyrics, where there is nothing of extraordinary worth and merit in the party commended to give occasion and Foundation for them:
But yet on the other hand, to commend those excellent Persons the vertues of whose lives have been bright and exemplary, is not onely a piece of justice due to the dead,
But yet on the other hand, to commend those excellent Persons the Virtues of whose lives have been bright and exemplary, is not only a piece of Justice due to the dead,
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but an act of great charity to the living, setting a pattern of well-doing before our eyes, very apt and powerfull to incite and encourage us to go and doe likewise.
but an act of great charity to the living, setting a pattern of welldoing before our eyes, very apt and powerful to incite and encourage us to go and do likewise.
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and then in hopes that the example may prove fruitfull and have a considerable effect upon others to beget the like goodness and charity in them, I shall endeavour, in as narrow a compass as may be, to give you the just character of this truly pious and charitable Man,
and then in hope's that the Exampl may prove fruitful and have a considerable Effect upon Others to beget the like Goodness and charity in them, I shall endeavour, in as narrow a compass as may be, to give you the just character of this truly pious and charitable Man,
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day of September 1605. He was bred at Eton School, and from thence chosen to Kings College in Cambridge being about 20 years of Age, in the year 1626. After he had finish'd the course of his studies,
day of September 1605. He was bred At Eton School, and from thence chosen to Kings College in Cambridge being about 20 Years of Age, in the year 1626. After he had finished the course of his studies,
and taken his Degrees, he left the Vniversity and his Fellowship, being presented to the Living of Colsden near Croyden in Surrey, where he continued about 2 or 3 years;
and taken his Degrees, he left the university and his Fellowship, being presented to the Living of Colsden near Croyden in Surrey, where he continued about 2 or 3 Years;
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and from thence was remov'd to S. Sepulchres in London, in the year 1638. and the year after thinking fit to change his condition match'd into a very worthy and ancient Family, marrying one of the Daughters of Sir Robert Darcy.
and from thence was removed to S. Sepulchres in London, in the year 1638. and the year After thinking fit to change his condition matched into a very worthy and ancient Family, marrying one of the Daughters of Sir Robert Darcy.
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Being thus settled in this large and populous Parish, he did with great solicitude and pains discharge all the parts of a vigilant and faithfull Minister,
Being thus settled in this large and populous Parish, he did with great solicitude and pains discharge all the parts of a vigilant and faithful Minister,
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and ministring not onely spiritual counsel and comfort to them, but likewise liberal relief to the wants and necessities of those that were poor and destitute of means to help themselves in that condition.
and ministering not only spiritual counsel and Comfort to them, but likewise liberal relief to the Wants and necessities of those that were poor and destitute of means to help themselves in that condition.
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And this was a very wise and well chosen way of charity, and in the good effect of it a much greater charity than if he had given these very persons freely and for nothing so much as they earned by their work;
And this was a very wise and well chosen Way of charity, and in the good Effect of it a much greater charity than if he had given these very Persons freely and for nothing so much as they earned by their work;
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because by this means he took many off from begging, and thereby rescued them at once from two of the most dangerous temptations of this world, Idleness and Poverty; and by degrees reclaim'd them to a vertuous and industrious course of life, which enabled them afterwards to live without being beholden to the charity of others.
Because by this means he took many off from begging, and thereby rescued them At once from two of the most dangerous temptations of this world, Idleness and Poverty; and by Degrees reclaimed them to a virtuous and Industria course of life, which enabled them afterwards to live without being beholden to the charity of Others.
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And this course so happily devis'd and begun by Mr. Gouge in his own Parish, was I think that which gave the first hint to that worthy and usefull Citizen Mr. Thomas Firmin of a much larger design, which hath been prosecuted by him for some years with that vigour and good success in this City, that many hundreds of poor Children,
And this course so happily devised and begun by Mr. Gouge in his own Parish, was I think that which gave the First hint to that worthy and useful Citizen Mr. Thomas Firmin of a much larger Design, which hath been prosecuted by him for Some Years with that vigour and good success in this city, that many hundreds of poor Children,
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and others who liv'd idle before, unprofitable both to themselves and the publick, are continually maintain'd at work and taught to earn their own livelihood much in the same way:
and Others who lived idle before, unprofitable both to themselves and the public, Are continually maintained At work and taught to earn their own livelihood much in the same Way:
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He being, by the generous assistance and charity of many worthy and well-dispos'd Persons of all ranks, enabled to bear the unavoidable loss and charge of so vast an undertaking;
He being, by the generous assistance and charity of many worthy and well-disposed Persons of all ranks, enabled to bear the unavoidable loss and charge of so vast an undertaking;
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and by his own forward inclination to charity, and his unwearied diligence and activity, extraordinarily fitted to sustain and go through the incredible pains of it.
and by his own forward inclination to charity, and his unwearied diligence and activity, extraordinarily fitted to sustain and go through the incredible pains of it.
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in which he was such a proficient, that even after long acquaintance and familiar conversation with him it was not easie to observe any thing that might deserve blame.
in which he was such a proficient, that even After long acquaintance and familiar Conversation with him it was not easy to observe any thing that might deserve blame.
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He particularly excell'd in the more peculiar vertues of conversation, in modesty, humility, meekness, cheerfulness, and in kindness and charity towards all men.
He particularly excelled in the more peculiar Virtues of Conversation, in modesty, humility, meekness, cheerfulness, and in kindness and charity towards all men.
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Another instance of his modesty was, that when he had quitted his Living of S. Sepulchres upon some dissatisfaction about the terms of conformity, he willingly forbore preaching, saying there was no need of him here in London where there were so many worthy Ministers,
another instance of his modesty was, that when he had quit his Living of S. Sepulchres upon Some dissatisfaction about the terms of conformity, he willingly forbore preaching, saying there was no need of him Here in London where there were so many worthy Ministers,
Onely in the later years of his life, being better satisfy'd in some things he doubted of before, he had License from some of the Bishops to preach in Wales in his progress;
Only in the later Years of his life, being better satisfied in Some things he doubted of before, he had License from Some of the Bishops to preach in Wales in his progress;
and he thought he might doe it with greater advantage among the poor People, who were the more likely to regard his instructions, being recommended by his great charity,
and he Thought he might do it with greater advantage among the poor People, who were the more likely to regard his instructions, being recommended by his great charity,
He was clothed with humility, and had in a most eminent degree that ornament of a meek and quiet spirit which, S. Peter says, is in the sight of God of so great price: So that there was not the least appearance either of Pride or Passion in any of his words or actions.
He was clothed with humility, and had in a most eminent degree that ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit which, S. Peter Says, is in the sighed of God of so great price: So that there was not the least appearance either of Pride or Passion in any of his words or actions.
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and for any thing I could discern, after a long and intimate acquaintance with him, he was upon all occasions and accidents perpetually the same; always cheerfull, and always kind;
and for any thing I could discern, After a long and intimate acquaintance with him, he was upon all occasions and accidents perpetually the same; always cheerful, and always kind;
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and provided men did but fear God and work righteousness, he lov'd them heartily, how distant soever from him in judgment about things less necessary:
and provided men did but Fear God and work righteousness, he loved them heartily, how distant soever from him in judgement about things less necessary:
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But that Vertue which of all other shone brightest in him, and was his most proper and peculiar character, was his cheerfull and unwearied diligence in acts of pious Charity.
But that Virtue which of all other shone Brightest in him, and was his most proper and peculiar character, was his cheerful and unwearied diligence in acts of pious Charity.
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In this he left far behind him all that ever I knew, and, as I said before, had a singular sagacity and prudence in devising the most effectual ways of doing good,
In this he left Far behind him all that ever I knew, and, as I said before, had a singular sagacity and prudence in devising the most effectual ways of doing good,
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as the instruction of poor children in the principles of Religion, and furnishing grown persons that were ignorant with the Bible and other good Books;
as the instruction of poor children in the principles of Religion, and furnishing grown Persons that were ignorant with the bible and other good Books;
strictly obliging those to whom he gave them to a diligent reading of them, and when he had opportunity exacting of them an account how they had profited by them.
strictly obliging those to whom he gave them to a diligent reading of them, and when he had opportunity exacting of them an account how they had profited by them.
For about nine or ten years last past he did, as is well known to many here present, almost wholly apply his charity to Wales, because there he judg'd was most occasion for it:
For about nine or ten Years last passed he did, as is well known to many Here present, almost wholly apply his charity to Wales, Because there he judged was most occasion for it:
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to which end he procur'd the Church-Catechisme, the Practice of Piety, and that best of Books the Whole Duty of Man, besides several other pious and usefull Treatises, to be translated into the Welch Tongue,
to which end he procured the Church-Catechisme, the Practice of Piety, and that best of Books the whole Duty of Man, beside several other pious and useful Treatises, to be translated into the Welch Tongue,
For by the large and bountifull contributions which chiefly by his industry and prudent application were obtain'd from charitable Persons of all Ranks and conditions, from the Nobility and Gentry of Wales and the neighbouring Counties, and several of that Quality in and about London; from divers of the Right Reverend Bishops, and of the Clergy;
For by the large and bountiful contributions which chiefly by his industry and prudent application were obtained from charitable Persons of all Ranks and conditions, from the Nobilt and Gentry of Wales and the neighbouring Counties, and several of that Quality in and about London; from diverse of the Right Reverend Bishops, and of the Clergy;
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and from that perpetual fountain of charity the City of London, led on and encourag'd by the most bountifull example of the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and the Court of Aldermen; to all which he constantly added two Thirds of his own estate, which as I have been credibly inform'd was two hundred pounds a year:
and from that perpetual fountain of charity the city of London, led on and encouraged by the most bountiful Exampl of the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and the Court of Aldermen; to all which he constantly added two Thirds of his own estate, which as I have been credibly informed was two hundred pounds a year:
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and by this example several of the most considerable Towns of Wales were excited to bring up at their own charge the like number of poor children, in the like manner,
and by this Exampl several of the most considerable Towns of Wales were excited to bring up At their own charge the like number of poor children, in the like manner,
But which was the greatest work of all, and amounted indeed to a mighty charge, he procured a new and very fair Impression of the Bible and Liturgy of the Church of England in the Welch Tongue (the former Impression being spent,
But which was the greatest work of all, and amounted indeed to a mighty charge, he procured a new and very fair Impression of the bible and Liturgy of the Church of England in the Welch Tongue (the former Impression being spent,
one thousand whereof were freely given to the poor, and the rest sent to the principal Cities and Towns in Wales to be sold to the rich at very reasonable and low rates, viz. at four shillings a piece well bound and clasped;
one thousand whereof were freely given to the poor, and the rest sent to the principal Cities and Towns in Wales to be sold to the rich At very reasonable and low rates, viz. At four shillings a piece well bound and clasped;
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and seldom either minded or knew any thing of the strange occurrences of this troublesome and busie Age, such as I think are hardly to be parallel'd in any other:
and seldom either minded or knew any thing of the strange occurrences of this troublesome and busy Age, such as I think Are hardly to be paralleled in any other:
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For this was the business he laid to heart, and knowing it to be so much and so certainly the Will of his heavenly Father, it was his meat and drink to be doing of it:
For this was the business he laid to heart, and knowing it to be so much and so Certainly the Will of his heavenly Father, it was his meat and drink to be doing of it:
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and see the good effect of it with his own eyes, he always once, but usually twice a year, at his own charge travelled over a great part of Wales, none of the best Countries to travel in:
and see the good Effect of it with his own eyes, he always once, but usually twice a year, At his own charge traveled over a great part of Wales, none of the best Countries to travel in:
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But for the love of God and men he endured all that, together with the extremity of heat and cold (which in their several seasons are both very great there) not onely with patience but with pleasure.
But for the love of God and men he endured all that, together with the extremity of heat and cold (which in their several seasons Are both very great there) not only with patience but with pleasure.
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So that all things considered there have not, since the primitive times of Christianity, been many among the sons of men to whom that glorious character of the Son of God might be better applied, that he went about doing good.
So that all things considered there have not, since the primitive times of Christianity, been many among the Sons of men to whom that glorious character of the Son of God might be better applied, that he went about doing good.
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And admitting all these to be true (which a wise man would be loth to do) our departed Friend had that which is much greater and more excellent than all these, a fervent charity to God and men;
And admitting all these to be true (which a wise man would be loath to do) our departed Friend had that which is much greater and more excellent than all these, a fervent charity to God and men;
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But this will depend upon the continuance of the former Charities and the concurrence of those worthy and well disposed persons in Wales to contribute their part as formerly;
But this will depend upon the Continuance of the former Charities and the concurrence of those worthy and well disposed Persons in Wales to contribute their part as formerly;
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I will add but one thing more concerning our deceased Brother, that though he meddled not at all in our present heats and differences as a Party, having much better things to mind;
I will add but one thing more Concerning our deceased Brother, that though he meddled not At all in our present heats and differences as a Party, having much better things to mind;
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and, as he himself told me, thought himself obliged in conscience so to do. He died in the 77th. year of his age, Octob. 29th, 1681. It so pleased God that his death was very sudden;
and, as he himself told me, Thought himself obliged in conscience so to do. He died in the 77th. year of his age, October 29th, 1681. It so pleased God that his death was very sudden;
and, saving that his body was left behind, what was said of Enoch may not unfitly be applied to this pious and good man with respect to the suddenness of his change;
and, Saving that his body was left behind, what was said of Enoch may not unfitly be applied to this pious and good man with respect to the suddenness of his change;
of his labour of love, his unwearied diligence and patient continuance in doing good, that we may meet with that encouraging commendation which he hath already received from the mouth of our Lord, Well done good and faithfull servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.
of his labour of love, his unwearied diligence and patient Continuance in doing good, that we may meet with that encouraging commendation which he hath already received from the Mouth of our Lord, Well done good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.
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Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to doe his will, working in you always that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ;
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord jesus christ, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you always that which is pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ;
