Righteousness encouraged and rewarded with an everlasting remembrance in a sermon at the funeral of the right worshipful Sir Roger Bradshaigh of Haigh, Knight and Baronet, who died at Chester on Monday, March 31, and was buried at Wigan, Friday, Apr. 4, 1684 / by Richard Wroe ...
For this State being the Scene of Mutability, One Generation still passing away, and another coming, That which is present makes the chiefest part of our Entertainment here;
For this State being the Scene of Mutability, One Generation still passing away, and Another coming, That which is present makes the chiefest part of our Entertainment Here;
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If when our Bodies are consigned to the Grave, our Names also must be buried in eternal Oblivion, it would encrease the Horror of those darksome Caverns, and Extend the Conquests of the King of Terrors. But the Hopes of being enrolled in the Catalogue of those whose Names are Perfumed, and their Memories Precious:
If when our Bodies Are consigned to the Grave, our Names also must be buried in Eternal Oblivion, it would increase the Horror of those darksome Caverns, and Extend the Conquests of the King of Terrors. But the Hope's of being enrolled in the Catalogue of those whose Names Are Perfumed, and their Memories Precious:
We need no other Argument of our own transitory Vanity then the Experience of all that have gone before us, in the Characters of whose Dust we may Read our own Epitaphs. We have frequent Instances of Humane Frailty, and oftentimes sad ones too;
We need no other Argument of our own transitory Vanity then the Experience of all that have gone before us, in the Characters of whose Dust we may Read our own Epitaphs. We have frequent Instances of Humane Frailty, and oftentimes sad ones too;
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One, who ought to be had in Remembrance, and will certainly be so among all that knew his Worth, who are no fewer at least then they that knew his Person.
One, who ought to be had in Remembrance, and will Certainly be so among all that knew his Worth, who Are no fewer At lest then they that knew his Person.
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Now that we may hear him tho dead, yet speaking to us, and his Example may be (however Silent) yet prevailing Oratory with us, I shall first enforce the Arguments which these Words contain to Virtue and Piety, that we may learn to imitate the Righteous in his Life, that so we may share with him in his Remembrance after Death.
Now that we may hear him though dead, yet speaking to us, and his Exampl may be (however Silent) yet prevailing Oratory with us, I shall First enforce the Arguments which these Words contain to Virtue and Piety, that we may Learn to imitate the Righteous in his Life, that so we may share with him in his Remembrance After Death.
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and suppose that every one that is but meanly Conversant in Scripture knows, that Righteousness (especially in this Book of Psalms, and that of Proverbs ) is taken sometimes in a general and complex Notion,
and suppose that every one that is but meanly Conversant in Scripture knows, that Righteousness (especially in this Book of Psalms, and that of Proverbs) is taken sometime in a general and complex Notion,
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as comprehensive of all Religion, sometimes in a particular and restrained Sense, for the Virtue of Charity and Liberality. I shall discourse of it chiefly in its general Acception.
as comprehensive of all Religion, sometime in a particular and restrained Sense, for the Virtue of Charity and Liberality. I shall discourse of it chiefly in its general Acception.
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Who would not tread the Paths of Righteousness, that considers that therein he is sure to meet with Honour and Glory? And he that keeps close to those Paths shall certainly be rewarded with Renown and Praise.
Who would not tread the Paths of Righteousness, that considers that therein he is sure to meet with Honour and Glory? And he that keeps close to those Paths shall Certainly be rewarded with Renown and Praise.
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We'll first examine how cogent an Argument, and effectual inducement to Righteousness it is to be had in Remembrance: And next see how the Righteous Person has deserved it,
We'll First examine how cogent an Argument, and effectual inducement to Righteousness it is to be had in Remembrance: And next see how the Righteous Person has deserved it,
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I consider the Words as an Argument to perswade to Virtuous and Noble Undertakings, in as much as by the Practice of Righteousness men certainly arrive at Esteem and Honour.
I Consider the Words as an Argument to persuade to Virtuous and Noble Undertakings, in as much as by the Practice of Righteousness men Certainly arrive At Esteem and Honour.
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Now this as it is most apparent in great Spirits, so does it then produce effects Worthy of it self when it meets with a Gallant Temper and Generous dispositon of Mind.
Now this as it is most apparent in great Spirits, so does it then produce effects Worthy of it self when it meets with a Gallant Temper and Generous disposition of Mind.
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and how much Pride is oft concealed under the vayle of comely, but affected Humility. Yea the greatest decryers of Applause and Glory, have oft been its most eager Pursuers,
and how much Pride is oft concealed under the Vail of comely, but affected Humility. Yea the greatest decriers of Applause and Glory, have oft been its most eager Pursuers,
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lest the World should either not take notice of them or forget to praise them, more or less it levens most Men, who fain would be what they think they ought to be,
lest the World should either not take notice of them or forget to praise them, more or less it leavens most Men, who fain would be what they think they ought to be,
Men ( Narcissus like) first, fall in love with themselves, and then the Pleasure they take in fancying their own Worth, enflames them with desire that others be acquainted with it.
Men (Narcissus like) First, fallen in love with themselves, and then the Pleasure they take in fancying their own Worth, enflames them with desire that Others be acquainted with it.
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tho they have sallyed out from distant Ports, and steer'd divers Courses, and their desires have all centred in this one point, to have their Names inserted into the Catalogue of the Worlds Worthies,
though they have sallied out from distant Ports, and steered diverse Courses, and their Desires have all centred in this one point, to have their Names inserted into the Catalogue of the World's Worthies,
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Some have Studyed to eternize their Names by Wisdome: Others by Acts of Bounty and Beneficence: Yea some have embraced Death that their Fame might Survive their Lives: And too many inferiour Souls make themselves Notorious by their Vices, and so their Names be recorded to Posterity, care not tho they be the Brands of Shame and Infamy.
some have Studied to eternise their Names by Wisdom: Others by Acts of Bounty and Beneficence: Yea Some have embraced Death that their Fame might Survive their Lives: And too many inferior Souls make themselves Notorious by their Vices, and so their Names be recorded to Posterity, care not though they be the Brands of Shame and Infamy.
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But he has made the Happy Choice who is known to the World only by his Virtues, and is Famous for his good Deeds. For 'tis the great Prerogative of Virtue to be beholden to none but her self,
But he has made the Happy Choice who is known to the World only by his Virtues, and is Famous for his good deeds. For it's the great Prerogative of Virtue to be beholden to none but her self,
NONLATINALPHABET Virtue survives Mortality, and lives in the Names and Memories of its Deceased Patrons, and gives the truest Title to an NONLATINALPHABET.
Virtue survives Mortality, and lives in the Names and Memories of its Deceased Patrons, and gives the Truest Title to an.
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And herein lyes the Advantage that Righteousness gives above any other Pretenders to Fame and Glory, that its Lustre cannot be lessened by any Tract of time,
And herein lies the Advantage that Righteousness gives above any other Pretenders to Fame and Glory, that its Lustre cannot be lessened by any Tract of time,
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Whereas other Monuments of Fame are worn out and eaten with the Rust of Time, or Withered with the Blasts of Envy, and after a few years Consume and Perish.
Whereas other Monuments of Fame Are worn out and eaten with the Rust of Time, or Withered with the Blasts of Envy, and After a few Years Consume and Perish.
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So the Founders of Babel, who said, let us make us a Name, and thought to eternize themselves by building a Tower high as their own Ambition, had their Names buried in the Ruines of that Fruitless attempt;
So the Founders of Babel, who said, let us make us a Name, and Thought to eternise themselves by building a Tower high as their own Ambition, had their Names buried in the Ruins of that Fruitless attempt;
When as Pious Abel tho Sacrificed on his own Altar to his Brothers Malice, yet has his early Piety transmitted to Posterity, and shall through all Ages be known by the Epithet of Righteous Abel. The Favours of Fortune, Riches, Power, or Honour, may secure a Mans Credit while he lives,
When as Pious Abel though Sacrificed on his own Altar to his Brother's Malice, yet has his early Piety transmitted to Posterity, and shall through all Ages be known by the Epithet of Righteous Abel. The Favours of Fortune, Riches, Power, or Honour, may secure a men Credit while he lives,
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This made the Ancient Worthys of the World, who bettered the Age they lived in by their good Examples, be deifyed for it even by their Contemporaries, who tho greater in Power and Place,
This made the Ancient Worthys of the World, who bettered the Age they lived in by their good Examples, be deified for it even by their Contemporaries, who tho greater in Power and Place,
And who would not run where the Prize is certain? Or who would refuse to Fight where the Victory assures a Crown? What more pleasing motive to Mans Ambitious temper, which makes him greedy of Applause and Renown,
And who would not run where the Prize is certain? Or who would refuse to Fight where the Victory assures a Crown? What more pleasing motive to men Ambitious temper, which makes him greedy of Applause and Renown,
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then to propose that to his Choice, in whose embraces he is sure to meet with his desired Content? What more forcible enducement to Religion and Piety, than to be assured that it will procure the most durable and untainted Reputation? Would the Men of Honour seriously weigh this, they would easily be convinced, that the Crown of Glory is not to be attained but in the way of Righteousness.
then to propose that to his Choice, in whose embraces he is sure to meet with his desired Content? What more forcible inducement to Religion and Piety, than to be assured that it will procure the most durable and untainted Reputation? Would the Men of Honour seriously weigh this, they would Easily be convinced, that the Crown of Glory is not to be attained but in the Way of Righteousness.
Secondly, And so I pass on to consider the Words as a Description of that lasting Renown which Men purchase by their Righteousness and Virtue; to shew how they shall be in Remembrance. The Psalmist tells us ( Verse 9.) His Righteousness remaineth for ever, his Horn shall be exalted with Honour.
Secondly, And so I pass on to Consider the Words as a Description of that lasting Renown which Men purchase by their Righteousness and Virtue; to show how they shall be in Remembrance. The Psalmist tells us (Verse 9.) His Righteousness remains for ever, his Horn shall be exalted with Honour.
Glory not only belongs to the Righteous, but is peculiarly entail'd on their Posterity. The Reason of this is that Obligation of Gratitude which Nature her self lays upon Men:
Glory not only belongs to the Righteous, but is peculiarly entailed on their Posterity. The Reason of this is that Obligation of Gratitude which Nature her self lays upon Men:
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Praise and Esteem is justly due to merit, and therefore Nature which Commands us to be just, obliges us to pay the Tribute of Esteem and Praise where it is due.
Praise and Esteem is justly due to merit, and Therefore Nature which Commands us to be just, obliges us to pay the Tribute of Esteem and Praise where it is due.
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And never was there any Law made, nor need we any to bind us to this, Supervacuum enim est in id quod imus impelli (as Seneca rightly observed) we need not the force of Humane Laws where Nature has pre-engaged us. And all Men do it;
And never was there any Law made, nor need we any to bind us to this, Supervacuum enim est in id quod imus impelli (as Senecca rightly observed) we need not the force of Humane Laws where Nature has preengaged us. And all Men do it;
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Yet to adore him for his Bounty, and esteem his Kindness, and Worship him with Fear and Reverence, these are Dutyes which even Gratitude calls for to so great a Benefactor.
Yet to adore him for his Bounty, and esteem his Kindness, and Worship him with fear and reverence, these Are Duties which even Gratitude calls for to so great a Benefactor.
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than Respect and Honour, and a like careful Regard of them in their decrepit Age? And the same debt we owe to our Princes and Governours, under whose happy Influence we enjoy the Blessings of Peace and Safety, which justly Merit the Returnes of Obedience and Loyalty.
than Respect and Honour, and a like careful Regard of them in their decrepit Age? And the same debt we owe to our Princes and Governors, under whose happy Influence we enjoy the Blessings of Peace and Safety, which justly Merit the Returns of obedience and Loyalty.
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and thereon too is founded the Honourable Remembrance of Virtuous and Worthy Men, and a constant Tribute of Praise paid to their Memories by grateful Posterity.
and thereon too is founded the Honourable Remembrance of Virtuous and Worthy Men, and a constant Tribute of Praise paid to their Memories by grateful Posterity.
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To this I add, that in this respect chiefly may that promise seem to be made good, wherein Godliness hath the Promise of this Life, Namely of that which is most valuable in this World:
To this I add, that in this respect chiefly may that promise seem to be made good, wherein Godliness hath the Promise of this Life, Namely of that which is most valuable in this World:
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And what that is, let the Wise Man tell you, A good Name is rather to be chosen than great Riches (Proverbs 22. 1.) and ( Ecclesiastes 7. 1.) A good Name is better than precious Oyntment.
And what that is, let the Wise Man tell you, A good Name is rather to be chosen than great Riches (Proverbs 22. 1.) and (Ecclesiastes 7. 1.) A good Name is better than precious Ointment.
For the great Happiness of this World consisting chiefly in Idaea, and being more imaginary than Real, he that hath a good Name because he deserves it, has all the Satisfaction that he can receive in himself, and that others can bestow:
For the great Happiness of this World consisting chiefly in Idaea, and being more imaginary than Real, he that hath a good Name Because he deserves it, has all the Satisfaction that he can receive in himself, and that Others can bestow:
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Which made the Wise Man (when advising to the Practice of it) say, hereby thou shalt find Favour and good Ʋnderstanding in the Sight of God and Man. And it is the Voice of Righteousness, Who so findeth me shall obtain Favour of the Lord.
Which made the Wise Man (when advising to the Practice of it) say, hereby thou shalt find Favour and good Ʋnderstanding in the Sighed of God and Man. And it is the Voice of Righteousness, Who so finds me shall obtain Favour of the Lord.
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The Faith of the Patriarchs, the Meekness of Moses, the Patience of Job, the Uprightness of Josiah, the Constancy of Daniel, to the Honour of their Memories and the Praise of their Righteousness, which the Son of Syrach thus Summs up, All these were honoured in their Generations,
The Faith of the Patriarchs, the Meekness of Moses, the Patience of Job, the Uprightness of Josiah, the Constancy of daniel, to the Honour of their Memories and the Praise of their Righteousness, which the Son of Sirach thus Sums up, All these were honoured in their Generations,
And if Righteousness be so honoured by the Sacred Trinity, we may conclude its Esteem is great amongst their Glorious Attendants, the winged Train of Angels and Arch-Angels: And so Scripture tells us of them, they rejoyce to Minister for the good of such Men while they live, they receive the Souls of such as dye in the Lord with Joy and Triumph,
And if Righteousness be so honoured by the Sacred Trinity, we may conclude its Esteem is great among their Glorious Attendants, the winged Train of Angels and Arch-Angels: And so Scripture tells us of them, they rejoice to Minister for the good of such Men while they live, they receive the Souls of such as die in the Lord with Joy and Triumph,
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I know the Devil has long sought to obtrude upon the World what he taught Macchiavel to insinuate that Religion and Righteousness are low and mean Principles, unfit for Governours, and great Men;
I know the devil has long sought to obtrude upon the World what he taught Machiavelli to insinuate that Religion and Righteousness Are low and mean Principles, unfit for Governors, and great Men;
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No, 'tis Vice alone that is sordid and contemptible. NONLATINALPHABET. Plat. All Wickedness is dishonourable, and Sin the Disgrace both of our Natures and Persons.
No, it's Vice alone that is sordid and contemptible.. Plat. All Wickedness is dishonourable, and since the Disgrace both of our Nature's and Persons.
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Whereas Righteousness enobles Men, and adds Degrees of Worth to Persons of Honour, and Advances the Reputation of the great Ones of the World. Chiefly in three things,
Whereas Righteousness ennobles Men, and adds Degrees of Worth to Persons of Honour, and Advances the Reputation of the great Ones of the World. Chiefly in three things,
For 'tis Goodness only in Conjunction with Greatness that makes Men truly Honourable, and Power and Grandeur without Piety is but what the Apostle says of other Graces without Charity, as sounding Brass, and a tinckling Cymbal.
For it's goodness only in Conjunction with Greatness that makes Men truly Honourable, and Power and Grandeur without Piety is but what the Apostle Says of other Graces without Charity, as sounding Brass, and a tinkling Cymbal.
Let Solomon 's words conclude this, The Memory of the Just is Blessed, but the Name of the Wicked shall Rot: And again, as the Whirlwind passeth, so is the Wicked no more,
Let Solomon is words conclude this, The Memory of the Just is Blessed, but the Name of the Wicked shall Rot: And again, as the Whirlwind passes, so is the Wicked no more,
But when we are deprived of them, then we become sensible of their loss as we do of other good Things, carendo magis quàm fruendo, more by the want than the Edjoyment of them,
But when we Are deprived of them, then we become sensible of their loss as we do of other good Things, carendo magis quàm fruendo, more by the want than the Edjoyment of them,
We dayly part with our Friends and Acquaintance, and however their Relations may be afflicted, the World in general seems little concerned, nor loses much by it;
We daily part with our Friends and Acquaintance, and however their Relations may be afflicted, the World in general seems little concerned, nor loses much by it;
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but when the Righteous Perisheth, whose Example was so prevalent, whose Excellence was so admirable, whose Influence was so Beneficial, it spreads a Darkness over all the Neighborhood, and Clouds all Faces with the Blackness of Sorrow and Sadness.
but when the Righteous Perishes, whose Exampl was so prevalent, whose Excellence was so admirable, whose Influence was so Beneficial, it spreads a Darkness over all the Neighbourhood, and Clouds all Faces with the Blackness of Sorrow and Sadness.
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When they are taken away who have left but few like behind them, then Men too late begin to be affected with their Worth, and recount their Praises, and pay their first Veneration in Mournful Obsequies,
When they Are taken away who have left but few like behind them, then Men too late begin to be affected with their Worth, and recount their Praises, and pay their First Veneration in Mournful Obsequies,
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and attend them to their long home with such a passionate Procession, as we read of David and his Men to Mount Olivet, (2 Sam. 15. 30.) and David went up by the ascent of Mount Olivet,
and attend them to their long home with such a passionate Procession, as we read of David and his Men to Mount Olivet, (2 Sam. 15. 30.) and David went up by the ascent of Mount Olivet,
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Which leads me to another Subject, of which much more may be said than I have hitherto discoursed of this, could my time allow it, or your patience bear it.
Which leads me to Another Subject, of which much more may be said than I have hitherto discoursed of this, could my time allow it, or your patience bear it.
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One, who ought to be had in Remembrance, and I hope it will be as everlasting as this Place and its Inhabitants; I wish I knew how to contribute to its Duration by such a Character of his Worth as you expect,
One, who ought to be had in Remembrance, and I hope it will be as everlasting as this Place and its Inhabitants; I wish I knew how to contribute to its Duration by such a Character of his Worth as you expect,
I have this to Encourage me, that I can scarce mention any thing to his Praise, of which I have not as many Witnesses, as Auditors: but withal this discouragement, that I must conclude his Character as the Queen of Sheba did of Solomon's Glory, half hath not been spoken.
I have this to Encourage me, that I can scarce mention any thing to his Praise, of which I have not as many Witnesses, as Auditors: but withal this discouragement, that I must conclude his Character as the Queen of Sheba did of Solomon's Glory, half hath not been spoken.
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as in his Domestick Capacity and Government, wherein was remarkable, the Chastness of his Conjugal love ( which was mutually answered, and resembled the Shine of two Tapers, lighted but with one Flame ) the goodness of a Father's Care,
as in his Domestic Capacity and Government, wherein was remarkable, the Chasteness of his Conjugal love (which was mutually answered, and resembled the Shine of two Tapers, lighted but with one Flame) the Goodness of a Father's Care,
and he was not like the Churle that loved to eat his Morsel alone: no man entertained both acquaintance and Strangers with greater Freedom and Affability.
and he was not like the Churl that loved to eat his Morsel alone: no man entertained both acquaintance and Strangers with greater Freedom and Affability.
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that he was not Obnoxious to those Vices which are incident to persons of Place and plentiful Fortune: Not to Pride and Censoriousness: Not to Violence and Oppression:
that he was not Obnoxious to those Vices which Are incident to Persons of Place and plentiful Fortune: Not to Pride and Censoriousness: Not to Violence and Oppression:
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No, he might safely expostulate in Samuels words, whose Ox, or whose Ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? Or whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received a Bribe to Blind mine eyes therewith? It is easy to acquit him from fraud,
No, he might safely expostulate in Samuels words, whose Ox, or whose Ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? Or whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received a Bribe to Blind mine eyes therewith? It is easy to acquit him from fraud,
or Malice, from Injury and Injustice from ignoble and dishonest Designs, from Reach and Circumvention. But, privati & plebeii hominis est ut vitio careat.
or Malice, from Injury and Injustice from ignoble and dishonest Designs, from Reach and Circumvention. But, Private & plebeii hominis est ut vitio Care at.
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I will therefore insist on two things for which he is to be honoured, and I hope will be so in a long and precious remembrance among all good men, His Religion to God,
I will Therefore insist on two things for which he is to be honoured, and I hope will be so in a long and precious remembrance among all good men, His Religion to God,
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1. His Religion was true Protestant: Not that of late falsely so called, but that which is by Law established, the Religion of the Church of England. In which he was happily educated and instructed in his greener years by the care and direction of the right Honourable James Earl of Darby;
1. His Religion was true Protestant: Not that of late falsely so called, but that which is by Law established, the Religion of the Church of England. In which he was happily educated and instructed in his greener Years by the care and direction of the right Honourable James Earl of Darby;
and in that Family first commenced Protestant, and was thence sent into the Isle of Man, where the Principles he had already imbibed, were soon cultivated and improved under the Umbrage of that Religious, Loyal and Great Man: as indeed his Example could not but have a prevailing Influence, who was so great a Patriot both of Religion and Loyalty, that he dyed for both.
and in that Family First commenced Protestant, and was thence sent into the Isle of Man, where the Principles he had already imbibed, were soon cultivated and improved under the Umbrage of that Religious, Loyal and Great Man: as indeed his Exampl could not but have a prevailing Influence, who was so great a Patriot both of Religion and Loyalty, that he died for both.
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He being hereby seasonably retrieved from the Errors of Popery (in which the rest of his Relations were trained up) revived the Religion of his Ancestors, and restored new lustre to his Family by the choice of a better Profession.
He being hereby seasonably retrieved from the Errors of Popery (in which the rest of his Relations were trained up) revived the Religion of his Ancestors, and restored new lustre to his Family by the choice of a better Profession.
An happiness which he thankfully acknowledged, and frequently blessed God for, and always own'd a grateful Veneration for it, to the Memory of that Excellent Person, and a true value for his Honourable Family.
an happiness which he thankfully acknowledged, and frequently blessed God for, and always owned a grateful Veneration for it, to the Memory of that Excellent Person, and a true valve for his Honourable Family.
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So false was that slander (which had no other ground but Spite and Ignorance) that he was a Church-Papist, a Calumny as Black as their Malice that forged it,
So false was that slander (which had no other ground but Spite and Ignorance) that he was a Church-papist, a Calumny as Black as their Malice that forged it,
But so blind is some mens mistaken Zeal, as to brand every thing to be of the Romish fashion, that is not shap't after the Geneva-Cut: and so spitefull is some mens Envy, that they leave no Engin unplay'd to batter a mans reputation:
But so blind is Some men's mistaken Zeal, as to brand every thing to be of the Romish fashion, that is not shaped After the Geneva-Cut: and so spiteful is Some men's Envy, that they leave no Engine unplayed to batter a men reputation:
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manifest in all those respects by which a man can approve himself a faithful Member, and dutifull Son of the Church of England: viz. his Constant resort to Gods House and Ordinances; his affection to the Prayers of the Church,
manifest in all those respects by which a man can approve himself a faithful Member, and dutiful Son of the Church of England: viz. his Constant resort to God's House and Ordinances; his affection to the Prayers of the Church,
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when in view and prospect of death, he resolved to meet it with the refreshing Comfort of the Bread of Life. An undeniable Argument, not only of the Sincerity of his Profession,
when in view and prospect of death, he resolved to meet it with the refreshing Comfort of the Bred of Life. an undeniable Argument, not only of the Sincerity of his Profession,
On Easter-day in the Morning he earnestly desired to receive the blessed Sacrament, and whilst the Elements were preparing I suggested several things proper to his Condition,
On Easterday in the Morning he earnestly desired to receive the blessed Sacrament, and while the Elements were preparing I suggested several things proper to his Condition,
and askt him several Questions as to the state of his Soul, of which he gave me a very satisfactory account, that he had been sensible of his declining Condition a great while,
and asked him several Questions as to the state of his Soul, of which he gave me a very satisfactory account, that he had been sensible of his declining Condition a great while,
and desiring absolution received it with great humility and comfort, During the Prayers and Celebration of the Sacrament, I observed him to express great Zeal and Devotion, by his stedfast looks,
and desiring absolution received it with great humility and Comfort, During the Prayers and Celebration of the Sacrament, I observed him to express great Zeal and Devotion, by his steadfast looks,
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for he continued Sensible to the very last, and God was pleased to take him to himself in a calm and gentle way without any Convulsions of Pain or Impatience.
for he continued Sensible to the very last, and God was pleased to take him to himself in a Cam and gentle Way without any Convulsions of Pain or Impatience.
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A Comfortable end when the Soul expires in pious raptures, and ardent ejaculations, and ascends up in the incense of devout Prayers to the place of rest and repose.
A Comfortable end when the Soul expires in pious raptures, and Ardent ejaculations, and ascends up in the incense of devout Prayers to the place of rest and repose.
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how loyal his endeavours in all the relations of his publick qualifications, or private Capacity, is too well known to need either a Description or Enlargement.
how loyal his endeavours in all the relations of his public qualifications, or private Capacity, is too well known to need either a Description or Enlargement.
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The King (who is a great Judg of Men, and was well acquainted with his Worth) entrusted him with those Offices which witnessed the Esteem he had both of his Faithfulness and Ability, and received so good an Account of the Discharge of his Trust in each respect,
The King (who is a great Judge of Men, and was well acquainted with his Worth) Entrusted him with those Offices which witnessed the Esteem he had both of his Faithfulness and Ability, and received so good an Account of the Discharge of his Trust in each respect,
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His Country judged him a true Patriot no less then a good Subject, and therefore made choice of him for their Representative in Parliament, in which Station he served many Years with great Diligence and Faithfulness;
His Country judged him a true Patriot no less then a good Subject, and Therefore made choice of him for their Representative in Parliament, in which Station he served many years with great Diligence and Faithfulness;
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and in the Recesses of that Publick Employ, was not less serviceable to his Countrey at Home, then Faithful to their Interest Abroad: For he was a Constant Attender on all Publick Business,
and in the Recesses of that Public Employ, was not less serviceable to his Country At Home, then Faithful to their Interest Abroad: For he was a Constant Attender on all Public Business,
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who as if they were born to great Estates meerly to gratify themselves, not to do good withal, shuffle off all Offices of Trust and Service whereby Men of Estates and Interest may promote the good of the Place they live in.
who as if they were born to great Estates merely to gratify themselves, not to do good withal, shuffle off all Offices of Trust and Service whereby Men of Estates and Interest may promote the good of the Place they live in.
But he was ready to spend and be spent for the Common good, which he both rightly understood and truly valued, making all his Designs subservient to the great end of Government, the peace and welfare both of Church and State, and directing all his Actions thereunto by the constant Measures of Loyalty and Allegiance. For he was none of those who of late seemed to have unlearnt their Allegiance, and repented of their former Loyalty: Nor of them who when we were ready to be overwhelmed with the Torrent of Popular Madness, were willing to swim with the Stream:
But he was ready to spend and be spent for the Common good, which he both rightly understood and truly valued, making all his Designs subservient to the great end of Government, the peace and welfare both of Church and State, and directing all his Actions thereunto by the constant Measures of Loyalty and Allegiance. For he was none of those who of late seemed to have unlearned their Allegiance, and repented of their former Loyalty: Nor of them who when we were ready to be overwhelmed with the Torrent of Popular Madness, were willing to swim with the Stream:
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For then we should be in some Measure able to imagine how mean and despicable this Worlds Felicity must needs appear to Glorifyed Spirits, to whose compleat Happiness all the Content and Satisfaction we meet with here bears no more Proportion,
For then we should be in Some Measure able to imagine how mean and despicable this World's Felicity must needs appear to Glorified Spirits, to whose complete Happiness all the Content and Satisfaction we meet with Here bears no more Proportion,
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and when the Son of God has received them into those mansions of Bliss which he has prepared for Holy Souls in the Kingdom of his Father, then shall their Righteousness break forth as the Morning Sun,
and when the Son of God has received them into those mansions of Bliss which he has prepared for Holy Souls in the Kingdom of his Father, then shall their Righteousness break forth as the Morning Sun,
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The Heathens imagin'd that their deceased Hero's were transformed into Starrs, and having enlightned the lower World with their Beneficence and good Examples, did after Death ascend to Gild the Heavens with new Light and Brightness:
The heathens imagined that their deceased Hero's were transformed into Stars, and having enlightened the lower World with their Beneficence and good Examples, did After Death ascend to Gild the Heavens with new Light and Brightness:
and were it true, yet it falls far short of that splendor that shall encircle the Inhabitants of the new Jerusalem, for the Righteous shall Shine forth as the Sun, in the Kingdome of their Father.
and were it true, yet it falls Far short of that splendour that shall encircle the Inhabitants of the new Jerusalem, for the Righteous shall Shine forth as the Sun, in the Kingdom of their Father.
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then shall holy Souls rejoyce in his light, with fulness of joy, and transports of pleasure, and glory to behold their Saviour interceeding for the Righteous, and welcoming such as come under that winning Character into Eternal Embraces, where they shall be blesied to endless ages,
then shall holy Souls rejoice in his Light, with fullness of joy, and transports of pleasure, and glory to behold their Saviour interceding for the Righteous, and welcoming such as come under that winning Character into Eternal Embraces, where they shall be blesied to endless ages,
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