Threnodia, the churches lamentation for the good man his losse delivered in a sermon to the Right Honourable the two Houses of Parliament and the reverend Assembly of Divines at the funerall of that excellent man John Pym, Esquire, late a Member of the Honourable House of Commons : preached in the Abbey-Church of Westminster / by Stephen Marshall ...
Delivered in a Sermon To the Right honourable the two Houses of Parliament, and the Reverend Assembly of Divines, at the Funerall of that Excellent Man JOHN PYM, Esquire, late a Member of the Honourable House of Commons.
Delivered in a Sermon To the Right honourable the two Houses of Parliament, and the Reverend Assembly of Divines, At the Funeral of that Excellent Man JOHN PYM, Esquire, late a Member of the Honourable House of Commons.
Esa. 57. 1. The righteous perisheth, & no man layeth it to heart and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
Isaiah 57. 1. The righteous Perishes, & no man Layeth it to heart and merciful men Are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
and the Reverend Assembly of Divines, and such a great confluence of persons of all ranks and qualities, in this mournefull posture, they would say as the Inhabitants of Canaan did,
and the Reverend Assembly of Divines, and such a great confluence of Persons of all ranks and qualities, in this mournful posture, they would say as the Inhabitants of Canaan did,
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and would certainly enquire, What Prince? what great man is this day fallenin our Israell? But you, who knew the worth of this excellent person, whose shadow lies here before you, doe rather wonder that all faces are not covered with blacknesse,
and would Certainly inquire, What Prince? what great man is this day fallenin our Israel? But you, who knew the worth of this excellent person, whose shadow lies Here before you, do rather wonder that all faces Are not covered with blackness,
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and all bodies with sackcloth, and come hither so fully prepared to mourne, that you even long till something bee spoken of him, that you may ease your hearts a little, though it bee with weeping.
and all bodies with Sackcloth, and come hither so Fully prepared to mourn, that you even long till something be spoken of him, that you may ease your hearts a little, though it be with weeping.
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But stay a while (I beseech you) till I first deliver an errand from God, the ground whereof you shall find, Micah the seventh, the first and second verses. MICAH. 7. 1, 2. Wo is me, for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grape gleanings of the vintage. There is no clusterto eat:
But stay a while (I beseech you) till I First deliver an errand from God, the ground whereof you shall find, micah the seventh, the First and second Verses. MICAH. 7. 1, 2. Woe is me, for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grape gleanings of the vintage. There is no clusterto eat:
THis Text, and two or three verses following, containes a sad complaint of the Prophet in the Churches name, of the small number of the good, and the great multitude of evill men in the dayes wherein he lived.
THis Text, and two or three Verses following, contains a sad complaint of the Prophet in the Churches name, of the small number of the good, and the great multitude of evil men in the days wherein he lived.
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they are as the scatterings after the In-gatherings of the summer fruit, as the grape gleanings after the Vintage, here and there a berry in the top of a bough, not an whole cluster anywhere left to eat. She needed full clusters;
they Are as the scatterings After the In-gatherings of the summer fruit, as the grape gleanings After the Vintage, Here and there a berry in the top of a bough, not an Whole cluster anywhere left to eat. She needed full clusters;
There were Princes that were oppressours, Iudges who received bribes, great men uttering their mischievous desires, a world of people who lay in wait for bloud, who could hunt every man his brother with a net, that could doe evill with both hands earnestly, the best of them as a briar, the most upright sharper then a thorne hedge;
There were Princes that were Oppressors's, Judges who received Bribes, great men uttering their mischievous Desires, a world of people who lay in wait for blood, who could hunt every man his brother with a net, that could do evil with both hands earnestly, the best of them as a briar, the most upright sharper then a thorn hedge;
but such a thin scattering of men willing and fit for the service of God and his Church, that if one searched as diligently as Diogenes did in Athens at noon day for an honest man, hee was hardly to be found.
but such a thin scattering of men willing and fit for the service of God and his Church, that if one searched as diligently as Diogenes did in Athens At noon day for an honest man, he was hardly to be found.
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She had every place furnished with men of renown, the Throne, the Campe, the Senate, the Colledge, the City, but in her greatest need they were well nigh all gone.
She had every place furnished with men of renown, the Throne, the Camp, the Senate, the College, the city, but in her greatest need they were well High all gone.
but even perished, cut off before their time, and for these things she weeps, her eyes run downe with teares, and she cries out, Woe is mee, because the comforters which should refresh her soul are removed farre from her.
but even perished, Cut off before their time, and for these things she weeps, her eyes run down with tears, and she cries out, Woe is me, Because the Comforters which should refresh her soul Are removed Far from her.
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but more strictly, here a good man is an usefull man, such are instruments of good to others, such as are good Magistrates, the pillars of a State, who execute judgement and justice in the gate:
but more strictly, Here a good man is an useful man, such Are Instruments of good to Others, such as Are good Magistrates, the pillars of a State, who execute judgement and Justice in the gate:
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that though they would hardly die to excuse an ordinary man though godly, yet some eminent usefull man, they would not onely with the Galathians pluck out their eyes, but lay downe their lives for them.
that though they would hardly die to excuse an ordinary man though godly, yet Some eminent useful man, they would not only with the Galatians pluck out their eyes, but lay down their lives for them.
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Secondly, what by perishing; how the good man may be said to perish. You know to perish in the common acceptation is taken in the worst sense, to be cut off from the Land of the living by the hand of God in wrath and fury,
Secondly, what by perishing; how the good man may be said to perish. You know to perish in the Common acceptation is taken in the worst sense, to be Cut off from the Land of the living by the hand of God in wrath and fury,
in his drag. Net abundance of weeds, many bad Fishes, and few good ones; in his Vineyard, many wilde grapes, and few right Grapes. Fourthly, And this also;
in his drag. Net abundance of weeds, many bad Fish, and few good ones; in his Vineyard, many wild grapes, and few right Grapes. Fourthly, And this also;
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So Moses and Aaron, when the Israelites were to take possession of the Land of Canaan, to root out thirtie Kingdomes, to set up both Church and Common-wealth, these long experienced and able Leaders, Prince and Priest, taken off in the very beginning of the work,
So Moses and Aaron, when the Israelites were to take possession of the Land of Canaan, to root out thirtie Kingdoms, to Set up both Church and Commonwealth, these long experienced and able Leaders, Prince and Priest, taken off in the very beginning of the work,
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so Elisha the man of God fell sick and died, when in the judgement even of a wicked King, he was all the Chariots and Horsemen of Israel, all the strength they had left:
so Elisha the man of God fell sick and died, when in the judgement even of a wicked King, he was all the Chariots and Horsemen of Israel, all the strength they had left:
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So Iosiah, that rare and excellent Prince, who seemed to be created as a new Star, purposely to shine in those darksome times, cut off in the midst of his work,
So Josiah, that rare and excellent Prince, who seemed to be created as a new Star, purposely to shine in those darksome times, Cut off in the midst of his work,
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And in the Christian Church, in the beginning of it, when all the World was to be subdued to the faith of Christ, The Harvest very great and the Labourers but few, Iohn the Baptist, a greater Prophet then whom was never borne of a woman, comming in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the heart of the fathers to the children;
And in the Christian Church, in the beginning of it, when all the World was to be subdued to the faith of christ, The Harvest very great and the Labourers but few, John the Baptist, a greater Prophet then whom was never born of a woman, coming in the Spirit and power of Elias, to turn the heart of the Father's to the children;
and Stephen a rare man, full of the Holy Ghost, whose wisdom and spirit the enemie was not able to resist, exceedingly fitted to convince the Iewes, and to prove that Iesus was the very Christ, suddenly taken off,
and Stephen a rare man, full of the Holy Ghost, whose Wisdom and Spirit the enemy was not able to resist, exceedingly fitted to convince the Iewes, and to prove that Iesus was the very christ, suddenly taken off,
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And now of late, our Edward the sixth, another Iosiah, when this Land had been long in bondage unto Antichrist, overwhelmed with the darknesse of Idolatry and Superstition,
And now of late, our Edward the sixth, Another Josiah, when this Land had been long in bondage unto Antichrist, overwhelmed with the darkness of Idolatry and Superstition,
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So the incomparable King of Sweden, brought over the Baltick Sea by the hand of God to restore the ruines of Germanie, travelling in the greatnesse of his strength,
So the incomparable King of Sweden, brought over the Baltic Sea by the hand of God to restore the ruins of Germany, traveling in the greatness of his strength,
yet of those few how many of our choisest Nobles, Parliament men, souldiers and Ministers, hath the hand of God deprived us of? But what need we seek for more examples,
yet of those few how many of our Choicest Nobles, Parliament men, Soldiers and Ministers, hath the hand of God deprived us of? But what need we seek for more Examples,
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in which enquiry wee shall find, that he, whose works are all done with unsearchable wisdome and for excellent ends, doth hereby first provide for his owne glory, and that manie waies.
in which enquiry we shall find, that he, whose works Are all done with unsearchable Wisdom and for excellent ends, does hereby First provide for his own glory, and that many ways.
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yet the Church is carried in his bosome, and by him alone shall renew its strength, and mount up with wings as an Eagle, run and not be wearie, walke and not be faint.
yet the Church is carried in his bosom, and by him alone shall renew its strength, and mount up with wings as an Eagl, run and not be weary, walk and not be faint.
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he purposely takes some away to make way for others, as in the frame of the world the varietie of the creatures indued with their severall abilities doe all serve for the beauty and good of the Vniverse:
he purposely Takes Some away to make Way for Others, as in the frame of the world the variety of the creatures endued with their several abilities do all serve for the beauty and good of the Universe:
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And Ioshuah shal do as excellently in Canaan as Moses in the Wildernesse, he shall honour God as much in the Military part, as the other in the legall:
And Joshua shall do as excellently in Canaan as Moses in the Wilderness, he shall honour God as much in the Military part, as the other in the Legal:
Elihu a youngmen shall convince Iob, and compell him to give glory to God, when other wise and gracious men, much older then his father, had long wrangled with him to little purpose:
Elihu a Young men shall convince Job, and compel him to give glory to God, when other wise and gracious men, much older then his father, had long wrangled with him to little purpose:
Elisha, who powred waterupon Elijahs hands, shall work more miracles then his Master did: yea, Christs Apostles shall doe greater works then he himself did, that the world may know that he hath aboundance of the spirit.
Elisha, who poured waterupon Elijahs hands, shall work more Miracles then his Master did: yea, Christ Apostles shall do greater works then he himself did, that the world may know that he hath abundance of the Spirit.
and children to doe the worke of men, and yet all these empty Pipes, further then he fills them, bubbles, easily broken, further then he supports them.
and children to do the work of men, and yet all these empty Pipes, further then he fills them, bubbles, Easily broken, further then he supports them.
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Secondly, As for his own glorie, so herein hee also provides for the good of his owne people, his owne I say, both them that are thus cut off, and them that remaine behind.
Secondly, As for his own glory, so herein he also provides for the good of his own people, his own I say, both them that Are thus Cut off, and them that remain behind.
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& the too often prevailing power of it, from the fierie darts of Sathans temptations, from the conversation of the wicked, from their oppositions, persecutions;
& the too often prevailing power of it, from the fiery darts of Satan's temptations, from the Conversation of the wicked, from their oppositions, persecutions;
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from the worlds allurements on the right hand, and afflictions on the left hand, from all these they are delivered, with which hitherto they had bin vexed;
from the world's allurements on the right hand, and afflictions on the left hand, from all these they Are Delivered, with which hitherto they had been vexed;
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yea and oft times taken away from greater evills to come, and they also enter into rest, receiving the full recompence of all their labours, not onely what they have actually done,
yea and oft times taken away from greater evils to come, and they also enter into rest, receiving the full recompense of all their labours, not only what they have actually done,
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as long as the fountaine of power and goodnesse remaines i•tire in God himselfe, who can and will issue it out by other waies and meanes, to as great advantage of his people:
as long as the fountain of power and Goodness remains i•tire in God himself, who can and will issue it out by other ways and means, to as great advantage of his people:
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and for this very cause doth the Lord often break these bubbles with the touch of his finger, that his people may thinke of them no otherwise then they are,
and for this very cause does the Lord often break these bubbles with the touch of his finger, that his people may think of them not otherwise then they Are,
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neither Wife, nor Father, nor brother, ver. 7. then followes, therefore will I looke to the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation, my God will heare me.
neither Wife, nor Father, nor brother, ver. 7. then follows, Therefore will I look to the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation, my God will hear me.
Now this is one of the greatest blessings in the world, to be put into such an humble, penitent, praying, seeking temper as this is, his death which can procure this is like to be more advantageous then any mans life.
Now this is one of the greatest blessings in the world, to be put into such an humble, penitent, praying, seeking temper as this is, his death which can procure this is like to be more advantageous then any men life.
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Thirdly, Hereby the Lord makes his Church more sensible of his power, goodnesse, and faithfullnesse, when they shall find all these constantly continued,
Thirdly, Hereby the Lord makes his Church more sensible of his power, Goodness, and faithfulness, when they shall find all these constantly continued,
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Thus Moses the man of God taught the people upon the meditation of all the Sons of men returning to dust, to stay themselves wholly upon God, who was their dwelling place in all generations, from everlasting to everlasting, a God all-sufficient.
Thus Moses the man of God taught the people upon the meditation of all the Sons of men returning to dust, to stay themselves wholly upon God, who was their Dwelling place in all generations, from everlasting to everlasting, a God All-sufficient.
Thirdly, though he doth this for the good of his owne glory, and the good of his owne Saints, both the living and the dead, yet hereby he makes way for his wrath upon others, who injoied th•m,
Thirdly, though he does this for the good of his own glory, and the good of his own Saints, both the living and the dead, yet hereby he makes Way for his wrath upon Others, who enjoyed th•m,
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and either opposed them, or under-valued them, or improved them not as they might have done, this God threatens, Isa. 57. The righteous perisheth, mercifull men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to com•:
and either opposed them, or undervalved them, or improved them not as they might have done, this God threatens, Isaiah 57. The righteous Perishes, merciful men Are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to com•:
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by their removal the Lord opens the Sluces to his judgments, as men pluck away the props or Pillars of an house when they are willing it should fall downe,
by their removal the Lord Opens the Sluices to his Judgments, as men pluck away the props or Pillars of an house when they Are willing it should fallen down,
and in Lots time, as soon as the righteous man, vexed with the unclean conversation of Sodome, was removed from them, presently God rained fire and Brimstone from Heaven, and destroied those five Cities:
and in Lots time, as soon as the righteous man, vexed with the unclean Conversation of Sodom, was removed from them, presently God reigned fire and Brimstone from Heaven, and destroyed those five Cities:
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thus was it in Iosiahs time, as soon as he slept with his fathers, all that fierce wrath of God wherewith his anger was kindled against Iudah and Ierusalem, which was kept in all the while Josiah lived, brake out to the removing of Judah and Jerusalem out of his sight.
thus was it in Josiahs time, as soon as he slept with his Father's, all that fierce wrath of God wherewith his anger was kindled against Iudah and Ierusalem, which was kept in all the while Josiah lived, brake out to the removing of Judah and Jerusalem out of his sighed.
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I begin with this first, because it is our great and generall sinne, that we either vilifie or deifie all Gods instruments, either respecting them lesse or more then God will have us:
I begin with this First, Because it is our great and general sin, that we either vilify or deify all God's Instruments, either respecting them less or more then God will have us:
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and even take our heart off from God, and stay too much upon the creature, making our comfort to ebbe and flow according as these weak props doe break or hold,
and even take our heart off from God, and stay too much upon the creature, making our Comfort to ebb and flow according as these weak props do break or hold,
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and even compell God to deprive us of them, as Ezekiah uused the Brazen Serpent, reserving it in an honourable shrine so long as it was but looked upon,
and even compel God to deprive us of them, as Hezekiah uused the Brazen Serpent, reserving it in an honourable shrine so long as it was but looked upon,
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as a monument of Gods deliverance; But when once they went a Whoring after it, he brake it in pieces; and that they might know, it was but Ne•ushian, a piece of Brasse:
as a monument of God's deliverance; But when once they went a Whoring After it, he brake it in Pieces; and that they might know, it was but Ne•ushian, a piece of Brass:
It is confidently reported that the King of Sweden a little before his death told some in ward friends, that he verily feared God would not use him long,
It is confidently reported that the King of Sweden a little before his death told Some in ward Friends, that he verily feared God would not use him long,
and I feare this sinne costs us deare at this day, we have over-valued our Parliaments, our Armies, our Treasures, our interests in the hearts of the people, leaned too much upon them, looked too little unto God, who hath therefore brought us low in most of these.
and I Fear this sin costs us deer At this day, we have overvalued our Parliaments, our Armies, our Treasures, our interests in the hearts of the people, leaned too much upon them, looked too little unto God, who hath Therefore brought us low in most of these.
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God hath sadly broke all our carnall confidence, some excellent men he hath took away by death; some, whom we over-highly valued, have beene permitted to discover the falsnesse of their own hearts;
God hath sadly broke all our carnal confidence, Some excellent men he hath took away by death; Some, whom we overhighly valued, have been permitted to discover the falseness of their own hearts;
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And I verily fear, left our relying too much upon the assistance of our brethren from Scotland by their Armies, may more prejudice theirs and our successe, then the strength of the Enemies can do.
And I verily Fear, left our relying too much upon the assistance of our brothers from Scotland by their Armies, may more prejudice theirs and our success, then the strength of the Enemies can do.
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as if he should have said, thou knowest not how long God will use thee, lay not up thy Talent in a Napkin, thy Master may suddenly call thee to an account for it.
as if he should have said, thou Knowest not how long God will use thee, lay not up thy Talon in a Napkin, thy Master may suddenly call thee to an account for it.
this very Argument was thought upon and applied by our blessed Saviour unto himself, Iohn II. who when his Disciples would have perswaded him not to hazard himselfe among the Iews, who lately sought to stone him, answered, Are there not twelve houres in the day, must I not doe the worke of him who sent me,
this very Argument was Thought upon and applied by our blessed Saviour unto himself, John II who when his Disciples would have persuaded him not to hazard himself among the Iews, who lately sought to stone him, answered, are there not twelve hours in the day, must I not do the work of him who sent me,
God hath fitted thee with many Excellent Talents, with Wisdome and Vnderstanding; with place of Office and Authority; with interest in Friends; with strength of Body, and courage of Spirit, and by all these put some beames of his owne excellency upon thee, which is the greatest favour in the World:
God hath fitted thee with many Excellent Talents, with Wisdom and Understanding; with place of Office and authority; with Interest in Friends; with strength of Body, and courage of Spirit, and by all these put Some beams of his own excellency upon thee, which is the greatest favour in the World:
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And Secondly, let the thought of this keep thee from being high minded, thinke not too much depends upon thee, it may bee thou imaginest what great need the Church or State, the City, Parish,
And Secondly, let the Thought of this keep thee from being high minded, think not too much depends upon thee, it may be thou imaginest what great need the Church or State, the city, Parish,
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or Family, hath of thee, or thy parts and abilities. Suppose they have, are these things thy owne, are they not thy Masters Talents, for which thou must be countable,
or Family, hath of thee, or thy parts and abilities. Suppose they have, Are these things thy own, Are they not thy Masters Talents, for which thou must be countable,
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and for which thou wilt be condemned as a Thiefe, for withholding that which was their due and none of thine; but I tell thee, God hath no need of thee, thou art obliged to him for using thee, he is not obliged to thee; he can do his work without thee,
and for which thou wilt be condemned as a Thief, for withholding that which was their due and none of thine; but I tell thee, God hath no need of thee, thou art obliged to him for using thee, he is not obliged to thee; he can do his work without thee,
how he could say Messiah should be lifted up, that is, crucified, whereas the Scripture saith, that Christ abides for ever, instead of giving a solution to this doubt, he replies, Yet a little while the light is with you, walke while you have the light, lest darknes come upon you:
how he could say Messiah should be lifted up, that is, Crucified, whereas the Scripture Says, that christ abides for ever, instead of giving a solution to this doubt, he replies, Yet a little while the Light is with you, walk while you have the Light, lest darkness come upon you:
Thus Christ there presseth it upon his hearers, and let us urge it upon our own souls, neglect no opportunity of drawing out from good and usefull men, what God hath put into them for our good,
Thus christ there Presseth it upon his hearers, and let us urge it upon our own Souls, neglect no opportunity of drawing out from good and useful men, what God hath put into them for our good,
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now and then a leaf or two, but if it be borrowed, and we know not how soon the owner may call for it, we sit up night and day, till we have gathered all the flowers out of it;
now and then a leaf or two, but if it be borrowed, and we know not how soon the owner may call for it, we fit up night and day, till we have gathered all the flowers out of it;
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thus did Elisha the servant of Elias, when he once knew that his Master was shortly to be taken from him, he would not part a moment from his presence, but endeavoured earnestly to get as much of his spirit as was possible:
thus did Elisha the servant of Elias, when he once knew that his Master was shortly to be taken from him, he would not part a moment from his presence, but endeavoured earnestly to get as much of his Spirit as was possible:
that considering the Prophets, and other servants of God, doe not live with us for ever, we might use them as Iacob did the Angel, not let them depart till we have got our blessing from them.
that considering the prophets, and other Servants of God, do not live with us for ever, we might use them as Iacob did the Angel, not let them depart till we have god our blessing from them.
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Fourthly, but above all, because the most useful men are often taken away in an ill time from us, let us make sure of God, whose yeares, power, goodnesse, faithfullnesse,
Fourthly, but above all, Because the most useful men Are often taken away in an ill time from us, let us make sure of God, whose Years, power, Goodness, faithfulness,
and how all instruments and means of mercie had but their time, and how the Lord was alwaies the same, they sit down with this meditation, Doubtlesse, O Lord, thou art our father:
and how all Instruments and means of mercy had but their time, and how the Lord was always the same, they fit down with this meditation, Doubtless, Oh Lord, thou art our father:
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though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not, wee are past receiving any benefit from them, thou O Lord art our Father, our Redeemer, thy name is from everlasting:
though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not, we Are passed receiving any benefit from them, thou Oh Lord art our Father, our Redeemer, thy name is from everlasting:
This use did Asaph also make of it, Psal. 73. when he had considered not onely the worlds vanity, and worldly mens vanity, but the vanity of whatever earthly thing was most like for to comfort him;
This use did Asaph also make of it, Psalm 73. when he had considered not only the world's vanity, and worldly men's vanity, but the vanity of whatever earthly thing was most like for to Comfort him;
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and how that the Lord alone was the strength of his heart, and his portion for ever, he concludes all with this, ver. 28. It is good for mee to draw nigh to God,
and how that the Lord alone was the strength of his heart, and his portion for ever, he concludes all with this, ver. 28. It is good for me to draw High to God,
but if once we had learned to make the most high our stay and strength, to trust in the Lord Jehovah, we might possesse our souls in perfect peace; for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength: We might bee as a Rock in the midst of the Sea, not moved with any tempest;
but if once we had learned to make the most high our stay and strength, to trust in the Lord Jehovah, we might possess our Souls in perfect peace; for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength: We might be as a Rock in the midst of the Sea, not moved with any tempest;
look upon whatever is deare, and thought to be advantagious to thee, without which thou knowest not what to doe, thy father, husband, Pastour, friend, estate, life, &c. of all these thou must acknowledge, they are but grasse, the glory of them is but like a flower in the field:
look upon whatever is deer, and Thought to be advantageous to thee, without which thou Knowest not what to do, thy father, husband, Pastor, friend, estate, life, etc. of all these thou must acknowledge, they Are but grass, the glory of them is but like a flower in the field:
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an everlasting Father, an everlasting Husband, an everlasting Friend, an everlasting Sheepheard, an everlasting Portion, an everlasting Life. Let thy soule therefore waite upon the Lord, make him thy onely helpe and shield;
an everlasting Father, an everlasting Husband, an everlasting Friend, an everlasting Shepherd, an everlasting Portion, an everlasting Life. Let thy soul Therefore wait upon the Lord, make him thy only help and shield;
2. Examples of the Saints practising, thirdly, strong Scripture-reason inforcing it. First, you have God himself so far calling for it, that in Esaiah 57. hee charges it upon them as a great sinne,
2. Examples of the Saints practising, Thirdly, strong Scriptural reason enforcing it. First, you have God himself so Far calling for it, that in Isaiah 57. he charges it upon them as a great sin,
You all know the great lamentation made at the death and buriall of old Jacob; at the death of Moses, of Samuel, of David; especially at the untimely death of good King Josiah, how all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for him;
You all know the great lamentation made At the death and burial of old Jacob; At the death of Moses, of Samuel, of David; especially At the untimely death of good King Josiah, how all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for him;
insomuch that the greatest mourning that ever should be in the world, is by the Lord compared to the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon, which was the bitter lamentation of the Church at Josiah his death:
insomuch that the greatest mourning that ever should be in the world, is by the Lord compared to the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddo, which was the bitter lamentation of the Church At Josiah his death:
even glory to the righteous, rejoycing in that remainder of Godly men, who were found amongst them, the Church cryeth out, My leannesse, my leannesse, Woe unto me, because the good men were but as the shaking of an Olive-tree, and as the gleaning Grapes when the Vintage is done:
even glory to the righteous, rejoicing in that remainder of Godly men, who were found among them, the Church Cries out, My leanness, my leanness, Woe unto me, Because the good men were but as the shaking of an Olive-tree, and as the gleaning Grapes when the Vintage is done:
Ioash the King of Israel, who when Elisha was fallen sicke of his sicknesse whereof he dyed, came downe unto him, and wept over his face and said, O my Father, my Father, the Chariot of Israel, and the horsmen thereof.
Joash the King of Israel, who when Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died, Come down unto him, and wept over his face and said, Oh my Father, my Father, the Chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.
though they dyed in and for their sinne, yet being the Lords Priests, from whom better things might have been expected, God commanded that the Whole house of Israel should bewaile the burning which the Lord had kindled:
though they died in and for their sin, yet being the lords Priests, from whom better things might have been expected, God commanded that the whole house of Israel should bewail the burning which the Lord had kindled:
now it is one great degree of rottennesse to the name of the wicked, as to live undesired, so to die unlamented: which was Iehojakim his portion, concerning whom thus saith the Lord, they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my brother! or, ah my sister!
now it is one great degree of rottenness to the name of the wicked, as to live undesired, so to die unlamented: which was Jehoiakim his portion, Concerning whom thus Says the Lord, they shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my brother! or, ah my sister!
But now this is a great glory and honour which God putteth upon his servants, to have their death honoured with the sighs of his mournefull people, and embalmed in their teares.
But now this is a great glory and honour which God putteth upon his Servants, to have their death honoured with the sighs of his mournful people, and embalmed in their tears.
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Was it not a great honour to the Patriarch Jacob, to have all the Princes and Nobles of Egypt, and all the Elders of Israel, lament his death threescore and ten dayes together? Was it not a great honour to Abner, to have David and all his people following the Beere, lifting up their voices and weeping over him,
Was it not a great honour to the Patriarch Jacob, to have all the Princes and Nobles of Egypt, and all the Elders of Israel, lament his death threescore and ten days together? Was it not a great honour to Abner, to have David and all his people following the Beer, lifting up their voices and weeping over him,
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& saying, dyed Abner as a fool dieth? &c. Was it not a great honour to Elisha the Prophet, to have the King of Israel to acknowledg that the Chariots and Horsmen of Israel all fell in his death? The like may be said of all mentioned before,
& saying, died Abner as a fool Dieth? etc. Was it not a great honour to Elisha the Prophet, to have the King of Israel to acknowledge that the Chariots and Horsemen of Israel all fell in his death? The like may be said of all mentioned before,
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I have read of Lewes the eleventh, King of France, that he counterfeited himselfe to die, to try whether his death should be honoured with the tears of his Court:
I have read of Lewes the eleventh, King of France, that he counterfeited himself to die, to try whither his death should be honoured with the tears of his Court:
nature in these men did draw them to breath after that, which free Grace casts-in to them even in this World, who do worthily in the service of God, besides their eternall reward in heaven:
nature in these men did draw them to breath After that, which free Grace casts-in to them even in this World, who do worthily in the service of God, beside their Eternal reward in heaven:
First, because we are hereby deprived of so many means of our good, of their counsell and direction; the lips of the righteous feed many, and disperseth wisdome and knowledge:
First, Because we Are hereby deprived of so many means of our good, of their counsel and direction; the lips of the righteous feed many, and disperses Wisdom and knowledge:
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they may run with their Censers, and stand between the dead and the living, and make an attonement for a whole Congregation when wrath is gone out from the Lord against them:
they may run with their Censers, and stand between the dead and the living, and make an atonement for a Whole Congregation when wrath is gone out from the Lord against them:
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fruitfull trees, affording both food and shelter, the only excellent men of the world, they are wholly medicinable: and should not such a losse as this be felt and lamented?
fruitful trees, affording both food and shelter, the only excellent men of the world, they Are wholly medicinable: and should not such a loss as this be felt and lamented?
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Secondly, And as their death deprives us of much good, so it often presages and pregnosticateth wrath to come upon those they leave behind, Esa. 57. The righteous perisheth, and no man layes it to heart;
Secondly, And as their death deprives us of much good, so it often presages and pregnosticateth wrath to come upon those they leave behind, Isaiah 57. The righteous Perishes, and no man lays it to heart;
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Every mercie saith to such a people, as Elisha to Jehoram, Surely were it not that I regard the presence of Jehosaphat, I would not looke toward thee, nor see thee:
Every mercy Says to such a people, as Elisha to jehoram, Surely were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat, I would not look towards thee, nor see thee:
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and the devouring judgements say to these godly ones, as the Angel said to Lot, We are come to destr•y this place, up get thee out, hast thee, escape hence, for we can doe nothing till thou art gone.
and the devouring Judgments say to these godly ones, as the Angel said to Lot, We Are come to destr•y this place, up get thee out, hast thee, escape hence, for we can do nothing till thou art gone.
but the Smalchaldick war begun in Germany, wherein all the Protestants were almost wholly wasted: No sooner was old Paraeus taken away from Heidelberg, but Spinola entred the Towne.
but the Smalchaldick war begun in Germany, wherein all the Protestants were almost wholly wasted: No sooner was old Pareus taken away from Heidelberg, but Spinola entered the Town.
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These, and many other instances of Gods wrath breaking in upon the departure of godly men, abundantly manifest, that we have cause to weep and lament (not for them who thus dye,
These, and many other instances of God's wrath breaking in upon the departure of godly men, abundantly manifest, that we have cause to weep and lament (not for them who thus die,
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Take a briefe Application of this Lesson, and I have done my Sermon. First, Would God have his people thus to mourne, when usefull men decay and faile,
Take a brief Application of this lesson, and I have done my Sermon. First, Would God have his people thus to mourn, when useful men decay and fail,
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how sadly then doth this reprove our generall stupidity: the Lord hath made many great and lamentable breaches amongst us in this kinde, he hath broken all our carnall confidences;
how sadly then does this reprove our general stupidity: the Lord hath made many great and lamentable Breaches among us in this kind, he hath broken all our carnal confidences;
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and of those few able hearts, heads, and hands, who abode faithfull to this great cause and worke in hand, it might even stab us to the very heart to thinke how many of them the Lord hath even snatcht away, in the middest of their worke, and our greatest need!
and of those few able hearts, Heads, and hands, who Abided faithful to this great cause and work in hand, it might even stab us to the very heart to think how many of them the Lord hath even snatched away, in the midst of their work, and our greatest need!
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That excellent spirited Lord, the Lord Brooke; that rare man, Master Iohn Hampden; that true-hearted Nathaniel, Master Arthur Goodwin, (pardon me, I beseech you,
That excellent spirited Lord, the Lord Brook; that rare man, Master John Hampden; that truehearted Nathaniel, Master Arthur Goodwyn, (pardon me, I beseech you,
though I mention them amongst these friends, who cannot thinke of them without bitterness•) How are these mighty men fallen in the midst of the ba•tell, ana the weapons of warre perished!
though I mention them among these Friends, who cannot think of them without bitterness•) How Are these mighty men fallen in the midst of the ba•tell, ana the weapons of war perished!
But now which of us laies these things to heart? who considereth the bitter things which God writes against us? No, we are rather like that wretched people, who when the righteous perished, and mercifull men were taken away (though it were from the evil to come) were so farre from laying it to heart aright, that they banished all serious thoughts from them, every one looking to their owne way;
But now which of us lays these things to heart? who Considereth the bitter things which God writes against us? No, we Are rather like that wretched people, who when the righteous perished, and merciful men were taken away (though it were from the evil to come) were so Far from laying it to heart aright, that they banished all serious thoughts from them, every one looking to their own Way;
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the Lord deprives us of these excellent men, and we (it may be for a moment) bewaile their losse in some passionate expression, saying, There is a brave man lost!
the Lord deprives us of these excellent men, and we (it may be for a moment) bewail their loss in Some passionate expression, saying, There is a brave man lost!
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Even so doe wee, presently forgetting our great losses, but no man sitting alone by himselfe, to enquire What God hath done? and what He meanes to doe with us? or, what we have done to provoke him thus far against us? thrusting such thoughts far away from us, passing by on the other side of the way,
Even so do we, presently forgetting our great losses, but no man sitting alone by himself, to inquire What God hath done? and what He means to do with us? or, what we have done to provoke him thus Far against us? thrusting such thoughts Far away from us, passing by on the other side of the Way,
The losse of good men was one of his gray hairs, which argued his declining; and his not-regarding it was the saddest evidence of his incurablenesse; the Lord in mercy make us sensible of these heavie strokes before it be too late,
The loss of good men was one of his grey hairs, which argued his declining; and his not-regarding it was the Saddest evidence of his incurableness; the Lord in mercy make us sensible of these heavy Strokes before it be too late,
lest we prove like them of the old world, who did eat and drink, marry and give in marriage, and would know nothing, untill the flood came, and swept them all away.
lest we prove like them of the old world, who did eat and drink, marry and give in marriage, and would know nothing, until the flood Come, and swept them all away.
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Secondly, but how exceedingly doth this discover the wickednesse, the divellishnesse of the spirits of a generation of men amongst us, who are so far from bemoaning and lamenting the losse of good men, that they have no greater joy or content,
Secondly, but how exceedingly does this discover the wickedness, the divellishnesse of the spirits of a generation of men among us, who Are so Far from bemoaning and lamenting the loss of good men, that they have no greater joy or content,
What such cause is there of thy rejoicing? art thou a gainer by their deaths? dost thou imagine to rest more safely, because the pillars of the house which covers thee are taken away? hast thou any surer footing, because the bough is cut whereupon thou treadest;
What such cause is there of thy rejoicing? art thou a gainer by their death's? dost thou imagine to rest more safely, Because the pillars of the house which covers thee Are taken away? hast thou any Surer footing, Because the bough is Cut whereupon thou treadest;
because the thread is cutting asunder, whereby the sword hangs which is over thy head, art thou therefore further from danger? or dost thou conceive that God hath taken them away to gratifie thee? is it possible for thee to thinke that they who are thus precious in his eyes, who are to him as the apple of his owne eye, are by him removed for any advantage to thee, whom his soule •ateth? I tell thee nay;
Because the thread is cutting asunder, whereby the sword hangs which is over thy head, art thou Therefore further from danger? or dost thou conceive that God hath taken them away to gratify thee? is it possible for thee to think that they who Are thus precious in his eyes, who Are to him as the apple of his own eye, Are by him removed for any advantage to thee, whom his soul •ateth? I tell thee nay;
I tell thee, if thou weighest things seriously, thou shalt finde their life was thy gaine, and their death thy losse; because it assures thee, first, chat thou art now deprived of them, who put up many a prayer for thee; who stood in the gap, to turne away wrath from thee; for whose sake thou faredst the better every day, God delighting to doe good to the place where his children lived.
I tell thee, if thou weighest things seriously, thou shalt find their life was thy gain, and their death thy loss; Because it assures thee, First, chat thou art now deprived of them, who put up many a prayer for thee; who stood in the gap, to turn away wrath from thee; for whose sake thou faredst the better every day, God delighting to do good to the place where his children lived.
& not only die, but after thy death thou must come to judgment, and their soules whom thou thus hated'st will give most terrible evidence against thee, of all the ungodly deeds which thou hast ungodly committed;
& not only die, but After thy death thou must come to judgement, and their Souls whom thou thus hated'st will give most terrible evidence against thee, of all the ungodly Deeds which thou hast ungodly committed;
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then (Right Honourable and Beloved) learne the right and onely way to attain that which (I know) all your Soules desire, even to be desired whilst you live, and lamented when you dye: a thing so naturally engraven in the heart of every man, that nothing can be more;
then (Right Honourable and beloved) Learn the right and only Way to attain that which (I know) all your Souls desire, even to be desired while you live, and lamented when you die: a thing so naturally engraven in the heart of every man, that nothing can be more;
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You have read of Herod, that Monster of men, who perceiving the approaching of his death, caused the flower of all the Jewes to be apprehended, imprisoned,
You have read of Herod, that Monster of men, who perceiving the approaching of his death, caused the flower of all the Jews to be apprehended, imprisoned,
And I believe there is not a man in this great Assembly, who would not esteeme himselfe extremely miserable, to be, with Jehojakim, buried with the Buriall of an Asse; to live undesired, and to dye unlamented: Now know for certain th'only way to prevent this,
And I believe there is not a man in this great Assembly, who would not esteem himself extremely miserable, to be, with Jehoiakim, buried with the Burial of an Ass; to live undesired, and to die unlamented: Now know for certain only Way to prevent this,
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even by God, his Angels, and Saints: and couldst thou guesse the discourses will bee of thee when thou art dead, thou wouldst certainly think otherwise.
even by God, his Angels, and Saints: and Couldst thou guess the discourses will be of thee when thou art dead, thou Wouldst Certainly think otherwise.
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Is such an one gone? then ther's a cursed blasphemer, a profane swearer, an uncleane adulterer, a swinish Drunkard, a dangerous stumbling blocke, out of the way of the Saints happily removed:
Is such an one gone? then ther's a cursed blasphemer, a profane swearer, an unclean adulterer, a swinish Drunkard, a dangerous stumbling block, out of the Way of the Saints happily removed:
and, which is worst of all, thine immortall soule for ever sunke into a lake, burning with fire and brimstone, where is nothing but weeping, wayling, and gnashing of teeth for evermore:
and, which is worst of all, thine immortal soul for ever sunk into a lake, burning with fire and brimstone, where is nothing but weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth for evermore:
but couldst thou with a single heart, give up thy selfe to bee good, and doe good, every one who hath interest in Heaven would beg thy Life; and when thy worke is done,
but Couldst thou with a single heart, give up thy self to be good, and do good, every one who hath Interest in Heaven would beg thy Life; and when thy work is done,
and thou gathered to thy Fathers, every godly Mans eye would lament thee, every one of their tongues would praise thee; thy memoriall should be Crowned by them all:
and thou gathered to thy Father's, every godly men eye would lament thee, every one of their tongues would praise thee; thy memorial should be Crowned by them all:
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I know you come hither to mourn, so fully prepared for it, that although I am but a dull Oratour to move passion, I may serve well enough to draw out those tears, wherewith your hearts and eyes are so big and full:
I know you come hither to mourn, so Fully prepared for it, that although I am but a dull Orator to move passion, I may serve well enough to draw out those tears, wherewith your hearts and eyes Are so big and full:
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Thirdly, but the worst of all is, that wicked men make this a fearfull stumbling-blocke; who when they heare such men highly commended, in whom peradventure they knew such and such enormities, doe hereupon conclude, that our preaching for abandoning of all evill is of no great necessity,
Thirdly, but the worst of all is, that wicked men make this a fearful stumbling-block; who when they hear such men highly commended, in whom Peradventure they knew such and such enormities, do hereupon conclude, that our preaching for abandoning of all evil is of no great necessity,
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who sends men to heaven in his Funerall Orations, who yet lived, and (for ought they know) dyed in the practice of such things as the Minister useth to declaime against.
who sends men to heaven in his Funeral Orations, who yet lived, and (for ought they know) died in the practice of such things as the Minister uses to declaim against.
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But I am called to speake of a man so eminent and excellent, so wise and gracious, so good and usefull, whose works so praise him in every gate, that if I should altogether hold my tongue, the children and babes (I had almost said, the stones) would speak:
But I am called to speak of a man so eminent and excellent, so wise and gracious, so good and useful, whose works so praise him in every gate, that if I should altogether hold my tongue, the children and babes (I had almost said, the stones) would speak:
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upon whose Herse could I scatter the sweetest flowers, the highest expressions of Rhetoricke and eloquence, you would thinke I fell short of his worth;
upon whose Hearse could I scatter the Sweetest flowers, the highest expressions of Rhetoric and eloquence, you would think I fell short of his worth;
you would say, this very name, JOHN PYM, expresseth more then all my words could doe, should I say of him, as they of Titus, that he was Amor & deliciaegeneris humani: should I say of his death,
you would say, this very name, JOHN PYM, Expresses more then all my words could do, should I say of him, as they of Titus, that he was Amor & deliciaegeneris Humani: should I say of his death,
should I say, he was not onely as one of Davids thirtie Worthies, but one of the three, one of the first three, even the first and chiefe of them, the Tachmonite who sate in the seat:
should I say, he was not only as one of Davids thirtie Worthies, but one of the three, one of the First three, even the First and chief of them, the Tachmonite who sat in the seat:
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Yea, should I write a whole booke in his commendation, and publish it, many of you would say as a Philosopher once did, who falling on a booke entituled Encomium Herculis, said with indignation, Et quis Lacedaemoniorum eum vituperat? he thought it time ill spent, to praise him whom none could blame:
Yea, should I write a Whole book in his commendation, and publish it, many of you would say as a Philosopher once did, who falling on a book entitled Encomium Hercules, said with Indignation, Et quis Lacedaemonians Eum vituperat? he Thought it time ill spent, to praise him whom none could blame:
And for that I am able to say, I am presently at a losse, having in my serious thoughts viewed him in his naturals, in his moralls, in his graces, in his relations, in his publicke and private behaviour, inopem me copia fecit.
And for that I am able to say, I am presently At a loss, having in my serious thoughts viewed him in his naturals, in his morals, in his graces, in his relations, in his public and private behaviour, inopem me copia fecit.
and I remember Salusts speech, when he was to speake of Carthage, Praestat tacere quam pauca dicere, then I wisht seriously that it had fallen to the lot of some such able tongue, to have so characterized and deciphered him before you, that you who now mourne for his losse,
and I Remember Sallusts speech, when he was to speak of Carthage, Praestat tacere quam pauca dicere, then I wished seriously that it had fallen to the lot of Some such able tongue, to have so characterized and deciphered him before you, that you who now mourn for his loss,
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and this present Auditory; that that might have been your refreshing, which was once Cyprians Auditors, to heare the Martyrs praised by such an Oratour as Cyprian was.
and this present Auditory; that that might have been your refreshing, which was once Cyprians Auditors, to hear the Martyrs praised by such an Orator as Cyprian was.
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and therefore must study to be short, and shall confine my self to that rule which Basil (worthily called the great) observed in the praise of Gordius the Martyr.
and Therefore must study to be short, and shall confine my self to that Rule which Basil (worthily called the great) observed in the praise of Gordius the Martyr.
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Its the custome of the World (said he) when they would praise a man, to speake of his Family, to derive his Pedigree through many discents, to open to the full his education, parts, and learning, and such other accomplishments: Sed Ecclesia haec tanquam supervacua dimittit:
Its the custom of the World (said he) when they would praise a man, to speak of his Family, to derive his Pedigree through many descents, to open to the full his education, parts, and learning, and such other accomplishments: said Ecclesia haec tanquam Supervacua Dimittit:
According to this rule, I shall forbeare to speake any thing of his Family, Education, naturall endowments, His cleare understanding, quick apprehension, singular dexteritie in dispatch of busines:
According to this Rule, I shall forbear to speak any thing of his Family, Education, natural endowments, His clear understanding, quick apprehension, singular dexterity in dispatch of business:
His other moralleminences, in His justice, patience, temperance, sobriety, chastity, liberality, hospitality: His extreme humanity, affability, curtesie, cheerfulnesse of spirit in every condition;
His other moralleminences, in His Justice, patience, temperance, sobriety, chastity, liberality, hospitality: His extreme humanity, affability, courtesy, cheerfulness of Spirit in every condition;
and (as a just reward and just fruit of all these) the high and deare esteeme and respect which hee had purchased in the hearts of all men of every ranke, who were acquainted with him; such onely excepted, of whom to bee loved and well reported, is scarce compatible with true vertue:
and (as a just reward and just fruit of all these) the high and deer esteem and respect which he had purchased in the hearts of all men of every rank, who were acquainted with him; such only excepted, of whom to be loved and well reported, is scarce compatible with true virtue:
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and shall insist only upon two things, which alone are desirable in any man, which indeed make a man more precious then Gold, then the fine gold of Ophir:
and shall insist only upon two things, which alone Are desirable in any man, which indeed make a man more precious then Gold, then the fine gold of Ophir:
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First, he was a true Christian man, a faithfull servant of Iesus Christ, one who long since was borne againe of Water and the Holy Ghost, engratted into Christ, adopted to be the Childe of God justified freely by his grace, renewed in the spirit of his mind, sanctified throughout, in spirit, soule and body:
First, he was a true Christian man, a faithful servant of Iesus christ, one who long since was born again of Water and the Holy Ghost, engratted into christ, adopted to be the Child of God justified freely by his grace, renewed in the Spirit of his mind, sanctified throughout, in Spirit, soul and body:
the publike safety was written in His heart, as men report, Queen Mary said, that Callis was in hers: it was His meat and drinke, His worke, His exercise, His recreation, His pleasure, His ambition, His all:
the public safety was written in His heart, as men report, Queen Marry said, that Callis was in hers: it was His meat and drink, His work, His exercise, His recreation, His pleasure, His ambition, His all:
but Himself and His were wholly swallowed up in the care of the publike safety; insomuch that when friends have often put Him in mind of his family and Posterity,
but Himself and His were wholly swallowed up in the care of the public safety; insomuch that when Friends have often put Him in mind of his family and Posterity,
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and prest him, that although he regarded not himself, yet he ought to provide that it might be well with his Family; (a thing which they thought he might easily procure;) his ordinary answer was, If it went well with the publike, his family was well enough.
and pressed him, that although he regarded not himself, yet he ought to provide that it might be well with his Family; (a thing which they Thought he might Easily procure;) his ordinary answer was, If it went well with the public, his family was well enough.
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Secondly, such constancy and resolution, that no feare of danger, or hope of reward, could at any time so much as unsettle him. How often was his life in danger? vvhat a World of threats and menaces have bin sent Him from time to time? Yet I challenge the Man that ever saw Him shaken by any of them,
Secondly, such constancy and resolution, that no Fear of danger, or hope of reward, could At any time so much as unsettle him. How often was his life in danger? what a World of Treats and menaces have been sent Him from time to time? Yet I challenge the Man that ever saw Him shaken by any of them,
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and from evening to midnight, this vvas his constant employment, (except only the time of his drawing nigh to God) to be some wayor other helpfull towards the publike good;
and from evening to midnight, this was his constant employment, (except only the time of his drawing High to God) to be Some wayor other helpful towards the public good;
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And as His life, such was His Death, enjoying all the time of his sicknes the same evennesse of spirit which he had in the time of his health, with an addition of a more cleare evidence of Gods love in Jesus Christ, and most ready subjection to Gods will, to live or dye at Gods choice;
And as His life, such was His Death, enjoying all the time of his sickness the same evenness of Spirit which he had in the time of his health, with an addition of a more clear evidence of God's love in jesus christ, and most ready subjection to God's will, to live or die At God's choice;
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And to others He said, that if his Life and Death were put into a paire of ballances, He would not willingly cast in one dram to turne the ballance either way.
And to Others He said, that if his Life and Death were put into a pair of balances, He would not willingly cast in one dram to turn the balance either Way.
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now, out of the abundance of his heart, his mouth was compel'd to speake, and that so audibly, that such of his Family or Friends, who endeavoured to bee neere Him (lest he should faint away in his weaknesse) have over-heard Him importunatly pray for the Kings Majesty, and his Posterity, for the Parliament, and the Publike Cause; for Himselfe begging nothing,
now, out of the abundance of his heart, his Mouth was compelled to speak, and that so audibly, that such of his Family or Friends, who endeavoured to be near Him (lest he should faint away in his weakness) have overheard Him importunately pray for the Kings Majesty, and his Posterity, for the Parliament, and the Public Cause; for Himself begging nothing,
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but that if His worke were done, He might bee received into his Masters joy: And a little before His end, being recovered out of a swound, seeing his friends weeping about Him, he cheerfully told them, hee had look't death in the face,
but that if His work were done, He might be received into his Masters joy: And a little before His end, being recovered out of a swoon, seeing his Friends weeping about Him, he cheerfully told them, he had looked death in the face,
It may bee some of you expect I should confute the Calumnies and Reproaches which that generation of Men who envied his Life, doe already begin to spread and set up in Libels concerning his Death '; as that hee dyed Raving, crying out against that Cause wherein he had beene so great an instrument:
It may be Some of you expect I should confute the Calumnies and Reproaches which that generation of Men who envied his Life, do already begin to spread and Set up in Libels Concerning his Death '; as that he died Raving, crying out against that Cause wherein he had been so great an Instrument:
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that no lesse then eight Doctors of Physick, of unsuspected integrity, and some of them Strangers to him, (if not of different Religion from him) purposely requested to be present at the opening of his Body;
that no less then eight Doctors of Physic, of unsuspected integrity, and Some of them Strangers to him, (if not of different Religion from him) purposely requested to be present At the opening of his Body;
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and now this great blow, to follow all the rest, I am ready to call for such a Mourning, as that of Hadadrimon in the valley of Megiddon. But mistake me not;
and now this great blow, to follow all the rest, I am ready to call for such a Mourning, as that of Hadad rimmon in the valley of Megiddo. But mistake me not;
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I do not meane that you should mourne for Him, You his deare children; You, Right Honourable Lords and Commons, who esteeme him little lesse then a Father;
I do not mean that you should mourn for Him, You his deer children; You, Right Honourable lords and Commons, who esteem him little less then a Father;
I beseech you, let not any of you have one sad thought touching him. Nor secondly, would I have you mourne out of any such apprehension as the Enemies have, and for which they rejoice;
I beseech you, let not any of you have one sad Thought touching him. Nor secondly, would I have you mourn out of any such apprehension as the Enemies have, and for which they rejoice;
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Nor should we much mourne, because the Enemies rejoyce: I confesse it is as a Sword in our Bowels, to heare their blasphemies; but as in relation of the Cause, their blasphemies need not trouble us;
Nor should we much mourn, Because the Enemies rejoice: I confess it is as a Sword in our Bowels, to hear their Blasphemies; but as in Relation of the Cause, their Blasphemies need not trouble us;
but let us mourne that we have thus farre provoked the Lord God to displeasure, and to manifest it by such heavy stroakes, that wee are deprived of such an Excellent Godly man, such a Patriot, such a Light, such an Example, such a Store-house of good, such a Jewell snatch't out of our bosome,
but let us mourn that we have thus Far provoked the Lord God to displeasure, and to manifest it by such heavy Strokes, that we Are deprived of such an Excellent Godly man, such a Patriot, such a Light, such an Exampl, such a Storehouse of good, such a Jewel snatched out of our bosom,
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But especially (right Honourable Lords and Gentlemen) let me prevaile with you to make such use of him, that with Abel, though he be dead, he may still speak unto you;
But especially (right Honourable lords and Gentlemen) let me prevail with you to make such use of him, that with Abel, though he be dead, he may still speak unto you;
I shall therefore make bold to propound him, as Bishop Mountacu•e did Master Perkins in his Funerall Sermon, To be the Man that taught England to serve God,
I shall Therefore make bold to propound him, as Bishop Mountacu•e did Master Perkins in his Funeral Sermon, To be the Man that taught England to serve God,
That he was not a man, who when he was called to the publike service of his countrey, lay here to satisfie his lusts, spending his time in riot and wantonnesse, in gaming, drinking, whoring, &c. Take heed none of you be such.
That he was not a man, who when he was called to the public service of his country, lay Here to satisfy his Lustiest, spending his time in riot and wantonness, in gaming, drinking, whoring, etc. Take heed none of you be such.
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He was not a man who would feed himselfe, or feather his owne nest, or provide for his family or friends out of the publike Stocke or treasure of the Kingdome.
He was not a man who would feed himself, or feather his own nest, or provide for his family or Friends out of the public Stock or treasure of the Kingdom.
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He was not a man who would consider how far any publike service would stand with his owne private designes, and promote the one no further then the other could be driven on •ith it.
He was not a man who would Consider how Far any public service would stand with his own private designs, and promote the one no further then the other could be driven on •ith it.
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But in stead of these things, he was the holy man, the good man, adorned with that integrity, constancy, and unweariablenesse in doing good, which I before told you of: Goe, and doe likewise:
But in stead of these things, he was the holy man, the good man, adorned with that integrity, constancy, and unweariablenesse in doing good, which I before told you of: Go, and do likewise:
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you have done well to appoint a Committee to consider his debts, and how hee hath wasted his estate as well as spent his life in the publike service, that so his Family may finde he did not all this to an ungratefull State;
you have done well to appoint a Committee to Consider his debts, and how he hath wasted his estate as well as spent his life in the public service, that so his Family may find he did not all this to an ungrateful State;
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But would you endevour to be like him, to set him up for your Patterne, and not to rest till a double portion of his spirit might be found in you, This were the greatest honour you could possibly doe unto him:
But would you endeavour to be like him, to Set him up for your Pattern, and not to rest till a double portion of his Spirit might be found in you, This were the greatest honour you could possibly do unto him:
So should we all blesse God for his example, and your imitation; so should you be Repairers of our breaches; so should you be even Saviours unto us; so should you doe worthily in Ephrata, and be famous in Bethlem. Consider what I say,
So should we all bless God for his Exampl, and your imitation; so should you be Repairers of our Breaches; so should you be even Saviors unto us; so should you do worthily in Ephrata, and be famous in Bethlehem. Consider what I say,
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Percepimus gaudia, magna solatia, magna fomenta, maximè quòd et gloriosas Martyrum, non dicam mortes, sed immortalitates gloriosis et condig•is laudibus prosequutus es; Tales enim excessus talibus vocibus personandi sunt, ut quae referebantur sic dicerentur qualiter facta sunt, Cypri. Ep. 26.
Percepimus Gaudia, Magna solatia, Magna fomenta, maximè quòd et gloriosas Martyrs, non dicam mortes, sed immortalitates gloriosis et condig•is laudibus prosequutus es; Tales enim Excessus Talibus vocibus personandi sunt, ut Quae referebantur sic dicerentur qualiter facta sunt, Cyprian. Epistle 26.
