A sermon preach'd at the funeral of the Reverend Thomas Jekyll, D.D. late preacher at the New Chappel, Westminster, October 7, 1698 / by John Lord Bishop of Chichester.
A SERMON Preached at the Funeral of Dr. Jekyll. Hebrews IV. 1. Let us therefore fear, lest a Promise being left us of entring into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
A SERMON Preached At the Funeral of Dr. Jekyll. Hebrews IV. 1. Let us Therefore Fear, lest a Promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
that neither by the Force of their former Education, the Fear of Persecution, nor the sly Insinuations of false Teachers, they should be prevailed with (as too many had been) to desert it.
that neither by the Force of their former Education, the fear of Persecution, nor the sly Insinuations of false Teachers, they should be prevailed with (as too many had been) to desert it.
To this purpose, amongst other Arguments used to dissuade them from so doing, the Apostle shews the Jewish Constitution to have been temporary and imperfect, a Figure for the time then present;
To this purpose, among other Arguments used to dissuade them from so doing, the Apostle shows the Jewish Constitution to have been temporary and imperfect, a Figure for the time then present;
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and so no more can we enter into the Christian Rest, because of Unbelief, than they could for the same reason enter into their Rest, the Land of Canaan, as the Apostle argues:
and so no more can we enter into the Christian Rest, Because of Unbelief, than they could for the same reason enter into their Rest, the Land of Canaan, as the Apostle argues:
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Let us therefore fear, lest a promise being left us of entring into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. In discoursing upon which Words,
Let us Therefore Fear, lest a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. In discoursing upon which Words,
4. I shall shew, that from these Considerations, there is sufficient Reason for the Caution in the Text, Let us therefore fear, lest, &c. 1. I shall consider the State, called here, His rest. The Rest promised to the Jews was Temporal, a Rest which after forty years travel in the Wilderness, they entered upon under the Conduct of Joshua, according to God's promise.
4. I shall show, that from these Considerations, there is sufficient Reason for the Caution in the Text, Let us Therefore Fear, lest, etc. 1. I shall Consider the State, called Here, His rest. The Rest promised to the jews was Temporal, a Rest which After forty Years travel in the Wilderness, they entered upon under the Conduct of joshua, according to God's promise.
But, saith our Apostle, This was the Gospel preached unto them, v. 2. That is, their Rest in Canaan was a Type and Figure of a more excellent State, more clearly revealed in the Gospel.
But, Says our Apostle, This was the Gospel preached unto them, v. 2. That is, their Rest in Canaan was a Type and Figure of a more excellent State, more clearly revealed in the Gospel.
This he proves from Psalm 95. where it is said, that upon the Unbelief and Disobedience of that Generation, God swore that they should not enter into his Rest. That was thus far literally true of the Israelites, whose carcases fell in the Wilderness:
This he Proves from Psalm 95. where it is said, that upon the Unbelief and Disobedience of that Generation, God swore that they should not enter into his Rest. That was thus Far literally true of the Israelites, whose carcases fell in the Wilderness:
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Nor can it be understood of Canaan, for that was a Rest they enter'd upon four hundred years before the time of David. But it must be understood of another sort of Rest yet to come, which the Sabbath and Canaan were a Type of.
Nor can it be understood of Canaan, for that was a Rest they entered upon four hundred Years before the time of David. But it must be understood of Another sort of Rest yet to come, which the Sabbath and Canaan were a Type of.
This he farther confirms by the Observation he makes on the phrase in the Psalmist, To day, after so long a time, from the entrance into Canaan, to the time of David. For if Jesus (that is Joshua ) had given them rest, then would not be afterward have spoken of another day.
This he farther confirms by the Observation he makes on the phrase in the Psalmist, To day, After so long a time, from the Entrance into Canaan, to the time of David. For if jesus (that is joshua) had given them rest, then would not be afterwards have spoken of Another day.
if that Psalm were only a Prophecy of some peaceable and Halcyonian days that the Christian Church should enjoy about a thousand years after that time;
if that Psalm were only a Prophecy of Some peaceable and Haltionian days that the Christian Church should enjoy about a thousand Years After that time;
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during only the short Reigns of the two Roman Emperors, Vespasian, and his Son Titus (•s some have conceiv'd.) Can we think that so short a time of Rest,
during only the short Reigns of the two Roman Emperor's, Vespasian, and his Son Titus (•s Some have conceived.) Can we think that so short a time of Rest,
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as the Christians had between Nero and Domitian, could be the subject of that Prophecy? And that this was all the comfort the Apostle gave to his desponding Hebrews, That the storm coming on,
as the Christians had between Nero and Domitian, could be the Subject of that Prophecy? And that this was all the Comfort the Apostle gave to his desponding Hebrews, That the storm coming on,
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and that he that is entered into it, hath ceased from his own works, from all the toil and distress, the troubles and sorrows of an afflicted life? No, certainly it is a more excellent and divine Rest than that of an Earthly Canaan, which is thus emphatically called God's rest ;
and that he that is entered into it, hath ceased from his own works, from all the toil and distress, the Troubles and sorrows of an afflicted life? No, Certainly it is a more excellent and divine Rest than that of an Earthly Canaan, which is thus emphatically called God's rest;
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And after the same manner is this Christian Rest confirmed, call'd therefore the promise of an eternal inheritance, Hebr. 9.15. and by way of Eminency, The promise, Hebr. 10.36. At the first it was a meer act of Grace and Favour;
And After the same manner is this Christian Rest confirmed, called Therefore the promise of an Eternal inheritance, Hebrew 9.15. and by Way of Eminency, The promise, Hebrew 10.36. At the First it was a mere act of Grace and Favour;
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Upon the undoubted Title thereby given unto us, we are said to have everlasting life, Joh. 3.36: because, by virtue of the Promise, we are as sure of it, as if we were actually possess'd of it.
Upon the undoubted Title thereby given unto us, we Are said to have everlasting life, John 3.36: Because, by virtue of the Promise, we Are as sure of it, as if we were actually possessed of it.
and if we perform the conditions required of us, and that there be not in us an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God — if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end, we are (saith our Apostle) made partakers of Christ, i.e. of all the benefits here and hereafter which he hath purchased,
and if we perform the conditions required of us, and that there be not in us an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God — if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end, we Are (Says our Apostle) made partakers of christ, i.e. of all the benefits Here and hereafter which he hath purchased,
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But if we fail on our part by not performing the Conditions, if we are wanting in Caution and Diligence, we disparage the State, the Rest, which God hath promis'd:
But if we fail on our part by not performing the Conditions, if we Are wanting in Caution and Diligence, we disparage the State, the Rest, which God hath promised:
But as certain as this Record is, that God hath thus given us eternal life: and that this life is in his Son, in whom all the promises of God are Yea and Amen ; Yet,
But as certain as this Record is, that God hath thus given us Eternal life: and that this life is in his Son, in whom all the promises of God Are Yea and Amen; Yet,
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3. There is a possibility of falling short of this Rest. There could be nothing more firm than the Promise of Canaan made to Abraham and his Carnal Seed:
3. There is a possibility of falling short of this Rest. There could be nothing more firm than the Promise of Canaan made to Abraham and his Carnal Seed:
But we see, for want of having Trust and Faith in God, which were necessarily and indispensably requir'd, all that came out of Egypt, except two, fell in the Wilderness, and they could not enter in, because of their unbelief:
But we see, for want of having Trust and Faith in God, which were necessarily and indispensably required, all that Come out of Egypt, except two, fell in the Wilderness, and they could not enter in, Because of their unbelief:
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And God that had thus obliged himself by Promise to give them that Land for an Inheritance, did also swear, that they should not enter into his Rest. Now if those Murmurers and Unbelievers were excluded that pleasant Land, which was thus promised and secured;
And God that had thus obliged himself by Promise to give them that Land for an Inheritance, did also swear, that they should not enter into his Rest. Now if those Murmurers and Unbelievers were excluded that pleasant Land, which was thus promised and secured;
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then there is the same reason, that the Christian and Eternal Rest, which is infinitely beyond that Terrestrial Rest, should not be obtained without the like qualifications then required of them;
then there is the same reason, that the Christian and Eternal Rest, which is infinitely beyond that Terrestrial Rest, should not be obtained without the like qualifications then required of them;
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And accordingly he takes occasion from what befel the Jews, to exhort his Christian Hebrews to take warning by them, in the Text, Let us therefore fear, &c.
And accordingly he Takes occasion from what befell the jews, to exhort his Christian Hebrews to take warning by them, in the Text, Let us Therefore Fear, etc.
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Where if the Greek word NONLATINALPHABET, which we translate seem, be not an expletive, without any determinate signification, (as sometimes it is) it shews that there is so much hazard of Miscarrying and Apostacy, by reason of the temptations of this present life, proceeding from the World, the Flesh, and the Devil;
Where if the Greek word, which we translate seem, be not an expletive, without any determinate signification, (as sometime it is) it shows that there is so much hazard of Miscarrying and Apostasy, by reason of the temptations of this present life, proceeding from the World, the Flesh, and the devil;
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Our Bodies are in their composition frail and crazy, subject to numberless Diseases; the Air we breathe in, the Diet we feed on, the Passions of the Mind,
Our Bodies Are in their composition frail and crazy, Subject to numberless Diseases; the Air we breathe in, the Diet we feed on, the Passion of the Mind,
And our Bodies and Souls as conjoyned, do contribute to each others infirmities; and the dispute between them is, whether Temper or Reason shall govern.
And our Bodies and Souls as conjoined, do contribute to each Others infirmities; and the dispute between them is, whither Temper or Reason shall govern.
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and engage in a doubtful War. So that we may as reasonably expect, that the Body which hath so many several Vessels, Humours and Juices, should enjoy a constant and uninterrupted State of Health,
and engage in a doubtful War. So that we may as reasonably expect, that the Body which hath so many several Vessels, Humours and Juices, should enjoy a constant and uninterrupted State of Health,
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as that this World should be a place of Rest. Men must be without Bodies, and there must be no such thing as Sickness and Mortality: Or without Passions and Appetites;
as that this World should be a place of Rest. Men must be without Bodies, and there must be no such thing as Sickness and Mortality: Or without Passion and Appetites;
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and we know not, but though the Sun rises upon us in its glory and brightness, it may be with us as it was with Sodom, and close in a dismal destruction;
and we know not, but though the Sun rises upon us in its glory and brightness, it may be with us as it was with Sodom, and close in a dismal destruction;
Thus it was with the Fool in the Gospel, that when he sung a Requiem to himself, Soul, take thine ease, &c. met with a terrible conclusion and disappointment when God said unto him, Thou fool, this night shall thy Soul be requir'd of thee:
Thus it was with the Fool in the Gospel, that when he sung a Requiem to himself, Soul, take thine ease, etc. met with a terrible conclusion and disappointment when God said unto him, Thou fool, this night shall thy Soul be required of thee:
then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? The prospect of which is sufficient to make the best and most prosperous condition in the World uneasy,
then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? The prospect of which is sufficient to make the best and most prosperous condition in the World uneasy,
Neither can they die any more, for they are equal, and like unto the Angels. This is the City of God, the Heavenly Jerusalem, where are Myriads and Ten thousands,
Neither can they die any more, for they Are equal, and like unto the Angels. This is the city of God, the Heavenly Jerusalem, where Are Myriads and Ten thousands,
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where there will be no infirmities, no necessities, no appetites or irregular passions, no divisions or enmities, no seducers or temptations, no fraud or circumvention, no prejudice or suspicions, nothing that is evil,
where there will be no infirmities, no necessities, no appetites or irregular passion, no divisions or enmities, no seducers or temptations, no fraud or circumvention, no prejudice or suspicions, nothing that is evil,
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Is there now such a State, such a Rest to be had? Is there a possibility, a certainty of obtaining it? May we who are here as it were upon a wide Ocean, continually tossed by the furious Winds and boisterous Waves,
Is there now such a State, such a Rest to be had? Is there a possibility, a certainty of obtaining it? May we who Are Here as it were upon a wide Ocean, continually tossed by the furious Winds and boisterous Waves,
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and have a Star and Pilot, and an unerring Compass to guide and direct us? And shall we be as the Israelites, unbelieving and obstinate, that despised the pleasant Land, and would rather be returning to Egypt, and there feed upon Garlick and Onions,
and have a Star and Pilot, and an unerring Compass to guide and Direct us? And shall we be as the Israelites, unbelieving and obstinate, that despised the pleasant Land, and would rather be returning to Egypt, and there feed upon Garlic and Onions,
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and that their light afflictions, their temptations, and mortifications, which are but for a moment, shall work out for them a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.
and that their Light afflictions, their temptations, and mortifications, which Are but for a moment, shall work out for them a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory.
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Where is now the misery, the hunger and nakedness, the pain and anguish, the poverty and contempt of the once wretched Lazarus? Where are the tryals of the cruel mockings and scourgings, of bonds and imprisonment of those, of whom the World was not worthy? Where are the pilgrims and strangers that once wandred about, being destitute, afflicted and tormented? Where is the right hand which was cut off, the right eye that was plucked out, the body that was buffered and kept under, and brought into subjection? Where is the strait gate and narrow way, the conflicts and strivings of the Self-denying Christian? Where are the laboricus Studies, the Cares and Prayers of the pious and industrious Teacher? Where the Ministry he has fulfill'd and made proof of in his Preaching, Reproving and Exhorting with all Long-suffering and Doctrine? Behold them in their Crowns and Rewards, in their Glories and Triumphs, in the Peace and Comfort, the Perfection and Happiness of Heaven.
Where is now the misery, the hunger and nakedness, the pain and anguish, the poverty and contempt of the once wretched Lazarus? Where Are the trials of the cruel mockings and scourgings, of bonds and imprisonment of those, of whom the World was not worthy? Where Are the pilgrim's and Strangers that once wandered about, being destitute, afflicted and tormented? Where is the right hand which was Cut off, the right eye that was plucked out, the body that was buffered and kept under, and brought into subjection? Where is the strait gate and narrow Way, the conflicts and strivings of the Self-denying Christian? Where Are the laboricus Studies, the Cares and Prayers of the pious and Industria Teacher? Where the Ministry he has fulfilled and made proof of in his Preaching, Reproving and Exhorting with all Long-suffering and Doctrine? Behold them in their Crowns and Rewards, in their Glories and Triumphos, in the Peace and Comfort, the Perfection and Happiness of Heaven.
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And have our Souls so employed in Acts suitable to the exalted and divine Powers they shall be endued with, that they shall not only be unwearied, but infinitely satisfied in it.
And have our Souls so employed in Acts suitable to the exalted and divine Powers they shall be endued with, that they shall not only be unwearied, but infinitely satisfied in it.
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We have the advantage of the Heathen, and of a mere state of Nature, that we have the Revelation of the Gospel, by which life and immortality were brought to light.
We have the advantage of the Heathen, and of a mere state of Nature, that we have the Revelation of the Gospel, by which life and immortality were brought to Light.
A favour as well beyond our comprehension, as our discovery and desert. For how could we who have defaced the divine Image, and been Rebels against God,
A favour as well beyond our comprehension, as our discovery and desert. For how could we who have defaced the divine Image, and been Rebels against God,
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and have forfeited his favour, think of being restored to it? How could we whose Souls are d•praved and corrupted, think of being admitted to that state, whereinto no unclean thing can enter? How could we that are corruptible, think that we should put on incorruption? And so must conclude, that we are no more fit for that state of holiness and perfection, of fellowship with God and the enjoyment of him,
and have forfeited his favour, think of being restored to it? How could we whose Souls Are d•praved and corrupted, think of being admitted to that state, whereinto no unclean thing can enter? How could we that Are corruptible, think that we should put on incorruption? And so must conclude, that we Are no more fit for that state of holiness and perfection, of fellowship with God and the enjoyment of him,
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It was the aggravation of the Sin of the Israelites when they enter'd the Land of Promise, and had a Land prepared for them, where they had goodly Cities which they builded not,
It was the aggravation of the since of the Israelites when they entered the Land of Promise, and had a Land prepared for them, where they had goodly Cities which they built not,
And what can we plead in our own defence, if at last we shall fall short of it? For can we have any thing more clearly revealed to us, that is not in our view;
And what can we plead in our own defence, if At last we shall fallen short of it? For can we have any thing more clearly revealed to us, that is not in our view;
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and which we are not capable, by reason of the imperfection of our Natures, perfectly to understand? Can we have any thing more secured, which we have not in present possession? Can we have any thing more confirmed,
and which we Are not capable, by reason of the imperfection of our Nature's, perfectly to understand? Can we have any thing more secured, which we have not in present possession? Can we have any thing more confirmed,
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than God bearing witness to the truth of it, with signs and wonders, and divers miracles? And can any thing be of greater consequence than the things that are thus revealed, promised and secured? And when a Promise is thus left us of entring into his Rest, shall not we fear, lest we come short of it? Especially
than God bearing witness to the truth of it, with Signs and wonders, and diverse Miracles? And can any thing be of greater consequence than the things that Are thus revealed, promised and secured? And when a Promise is thus left us of entering into his Rest, shall not we Fear, lest we come short of it? Especially
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Hath he said, and shall he not do it? Hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? But yet notwithstanding the amplitude, the fulness and firmness of the Promise, there is a suspension of it,
Hath he said, and shall he not do it? Hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? But yet notwithstanding the amplitude, the fullness and firmness of the Promise, there is a suspension of it,
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so of Six hundred thousand Men that came out of Egypt, only those two entred into that Land. And we are upon the borders of the promis'd rest, we have a prospect of it;
so of Six hundred thousand Men that Come out of Egypt, only those two entered into that Land. And we Are upon the borders of the promised rest, we have a prospect of it;
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but how sad and miserable will our state be, if at the last we shall meet with, I know you not, depart from me? And yet as near as we are to Heaven, in profession and faith, in appearance and expectation, it is possible and without an extraordinary caution, it is certain, that notwithstanding the promise of God, we may come short of this Rest. Thus our Saviour represents it, Luk. 13.24.
but how sad and miserable will our state be, if At the last we shall meet with, I know you not, depart from me? And yet as near as we Are to Heaven, in profession and faith, in appearance and expectation, it is possible and without an extraordinary caution, it is certain, that notwithstanding the promise of God, we may come short of this Rest. Thus our Saviour represents it, Luk. 13.24.
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Shall I now need any farther arguments than what the Text affords, to make us cautious left we come short of this Rest? shall I need to press the Apostle's Exhortation any further? Need we to be advised in this matter, in a matter of so great importance and absolute necessity? Let us, beloved, look within our selves,
Shall I now need any farther Arguments than what the Text affords, to make us cautious left we come short of this Rest? shall I need to press the Apostle's Exhortation any further? Need we to be advised in this matter, in a matter of so great importance and absolute necessity? Let us, Beloved, look within our selves,
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And, I have fought a good sight, I have kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord shall give me at that day.
And, I have fought a good sighed, I have kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord shall give me At that day.
But what should I wish for that which belongs not to the state in which we are? That is a Rest which remaineth, it is the Rest of Heaven, that is God's Rest. It rather becomes me to return to the Apostle, to exhort and repeat, and exhort again:
But what should I wish for that which belongs not to the state in which we Are? That is a Rest which remains, it is the Rest of Heaven, that is God's Rest. It rather becomes me to return to the Apostle, to exhort and repeat, and exhort again:
He that is now gone to his Rest, would exhort you after the Apostle's manner, to caution and fear, left having such a promise, any of you should come short of it.
He that is now gone to his Rest, would exhort you After the Apostle's manner, to caution and Fear, left having such a promise, any of you should come short of it.
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as to his Family, in his affectionate tenderness as a Husband and a Father, and in the care he took of the meanest of those that were about him, and the Exercises of Family-devotion.
as to his Family, in his affectionate tenderness as a Husband and a Father, and in the care he took of the Meanest of those that were about him, and the Exercises of Family-devotion.
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Preaching with that plainness as might be suitable to the meanest capacity, and designed to the most useful purposes of sound Doctrine, and unblameable life;
Preaching with that plainness as might be suitable to the Meanest capacity, and designed to the most useful Purposes of found Doctrine, and unblameable life;
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In private, how many did he lend his helping hand to, encouraging them in the way of Religion, resolving their Doubts, comforting them in their Sorrows, directing their Endeavours!
In private, how many did he lend his helping hand to, encouraging them in the Way of Religion, resolving their Doubts, comforting them in their Sorrows, directing their Endeavours!
and administring such seasonable reliefs as their case did require, He himself shewed by the cheerfulness and liveliness of his spirit, that Religion was no sadning or uncomfortable state;
and administering such seasonable reliefs as their case did require, He himself showed by the cheerfulness and liveliness of his Spirit, that Religion was no saddening or uncomfortable state;
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but that however it might appear to drooping and melancholly minds, whatever it might appear to such as looked but little into it, or had little or no experience of it;
but that however it might appear to drooping and melancholy minds, whatever it might appear to such as looked but little into it, or had little or no experience of it;
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of which his last Sickness and the occasion of his death was too deplorable an Instance, that whil'st thus exceeding solicitous about others; he was careless of himself;
of which his last Sickness and the occasion of his death was too deplorable an Instance, that whilst thus exceeding solicitous about Others; he was careless of himself;
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and especially when after all, such must come (if ever they be happy) to joyn in the Church-triumphant with those whom, too often, they refuse to converse and communicate with here, in the Church-militant!
and especially when After all, such must come (if ever they be happy) to join in the Church-triumphant with those whom, too often, they refuse to converse and communicate with Here, in the Church-militant!
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you would then have entertained it as the last Words of a dying Man. It was observed, that though he always spoke with an affectionate warmth, that he then spoke beyond himself, with a concernment more than ordinary;
you would then have entertained it as the last Words of a dying Man. It was observed, that though he always spoke with an affectionate warmth, that he then spoke beyond himself, with a concernment more than ordinary;
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as if he were sensible it should be his Valedictory, and the last Sermon, and That the last opportunity he should have of Preaching to this people. It was the last indeed;
as if he were sensible it should be his Valedictory, and the last Sermon, and That the last opportunity he should have of Preaching to this people. It was the last indeed;
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And Oh that his Words were written, not with ink, but (as St. Paul saith) with the spirit of the living God, in your hearts and lives, to be known and read of all men:
And O that his Words were written, not with ink, but (as Saint Paul Says) with the Spirit of the living God, in your hearts and lives, to be known and read of all men:
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