An antidote against immoderate mourning for the dead. Being a funeral sermon preached at the burial of Mr. Thomas Bewley junior, December 17th. 1658. By Sa. Clarke, pastor in Bennet Fink, London.
AN ANTIDOTE AGAINST Immoderate Mourning for the DEAD. 1 Thes. 4. 13, 14. But I would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not,
an ANTIDOTE AGAINST Immoderate Mourning for the DEAD. 1 Thebes 4. 13, 14. But I would not have you ignorant, brothers, Concerning them which Are asleep, that you sorrow not,
THe Apostle Paul, by Gods blessing upon his Ministry, had gathered a large Church in Thessalonica, the chiefest City of Macedonia: For besides that some of the Jews believed, there were also multitudes of the Greeks, and of the chief women not a few, that readily entertained the Gospel,
THe Apostle Paul, by God's blessing upon his Ministry, had gathered a large Church in Thessalonica, the chiefest city of Macedonia: For beside that Some of the jews believed, there were also Multitudes of the Greeks, and of the chief women not a few, that readily entertained the Gospel,
and conforted with Paul and Silas, Act. 17. 4. whereupon the Devil, moved with envy, raised a great persecution against them by the Jews that dwelt there,
and comforted with Paul and Silas, Act. 17. 4. whereupon the devil, moved with envy, raised a great persecution against them by the jews that dwelled there,
upon which occasion Paul and Silas were forced to fly to Berea, and from thence Paul went to Athens: And after a while Silas and Timotheus coming to him thither;
upon which occasion Paul and Silas were forced to fly to Berea, and from thence Paul went to Athens: And After a while Silas and Timothy coming to him thither;
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he, not being unmindful of his flock that he had left at Thessalonica, sent Timothy to confirm them in the faith that he before had preached, and they had received.
he, not being unmindful of his flock that he had left At Thessalonica, sent Timothy to confirm them in the faith that he before had preached, and they had received.
and attending their own businesses, v. 11, 12. 5. To be moderate in their sorrow for their deceased friends, seeing they shall be raised up again by Christ, v. 13, 14. and thereupon he takes occasion largely to describe the glory of Christs coming to Judgment,
and attending their own businesses, v. 11, 12. 5. To be moderate in their sorrow for their deceased Friends, seeing they shall be raised up again by christ, v. 13, 14. and thereupon he Takes occasion largely to describe the glory of Christ coming to Judgement,
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In these two verses of my text, the chiefest scope of the Apostle is to perswade them to keep a mean in their mourning for the dead; wherein are considerable,
In these two Verses of my text, the chiefest scope of the Apostle is to persuade them to keep a mean in their mourning for the dead; wherein Are considerable,
Secondly, An information concerning the state of the dead, set down negatively, I would not have you ignorant, as if he should say, I would have you well informed of this Doctrine, the knowledge whereof will conduce much to your comfort.
Secondly, an information Concerning the state of the dead, Set down negatively, I would not have you ignorant, as if he should say, I would have you well informed of this Doctrine, the knowledge whereof will conduce much to your Comfort.
Fourthly, a strong argument to inforce his exhortation for their moderate mourning for the dead, ver. 14. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, &c.
Fourthly, a strong argument to enforce his exhortation for their moderate mourning for the dead, ver. 14. For if we believe that jesus died and rose again, etc.
They which have the greatest gifts and graces bestowed upon them by God, must not superciliously overlook those which are meaner and weaker then themselves,
They which have the greatest Gifts and graces bestowed upon them by God, must not superciliously overlook those which Are meaner and Weaker then themselves,
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but must own them for, and acknowledge them to be Brethren Hence, 1 Cor. 4. 7. who makes thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? Now if thou didst receive it,
but must own them for, and acknowledge them to be Brothers Hence, 1 Cor. 4. 7. who makes thee to differ from Another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? Now if thou didst receive it,
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that when they come to leave their people, they may be able to say with the Apostle, Act. 20. 27. I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
that when they come to leave their people, they may be able to say with the Apostle, Act. 20. 27. I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
Christ speaking of dead Lazarus, saith, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth, Joh. 11. 11. with 14. and when Stephen was stoned to death, its said, that he fell asleep, Act. 7. 60. and in these two verses of my Text, Paul twice calls it a sleep:
christ speaking of dead Lazarus, Says, Our friend Lazarus Sleepeth, John 11. 11. with 14. and when Stephen was stoned to death, its said, that he fell asleep, Act. 7. 60. and in these two Verses of my Text, Paul twice calls it a sleep:
and to be without natural affections is an Heathenish sin, Rom. 1. 31. and one of those that make these later times perilous, 2 Tim. 3. 3. From whence we may observe:
and to be without natural affections is an Heathenish since, Rom. 1. 31. and one of those that make these later times perilous, 2 Tim. 3. 3. From whence we may observe:
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Our Lord Christ himself wept at the death of Lazarus, Joh. 11. 35. And the Church made great lamentation for Stephen, Act. 8. 2. And the widdows wept for Dorcas, Act. 9. 39. And Paul sorrowed when Epaphroditus was deadly sick, Phil. 2. 27. Seventhly, As do others that have no hope, i. e.
Our Lord christ himself wept At the death of Lazarus, John 11. 35. And the Church made great lamentation for Stephen, Act. 8. 2. And the Widows wept for Dorcas, Act. 9. 39. And Paul sorrowed when Epaphroditus was deadly sick, Philip 2. 27. Seventhly, As do Others that have no hope, i. e.
and verse 20. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first fruits of them that slept, &c. Tenthly, Even so them also which sleep in Jesus. Hence observe.
and verse 20. But now is christ risen from the dead, and become the First fruits of them that slept, etc. Tenthly, Even so them also which sleep in jesus. Hence observe.
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It was believed by the Patriarchs of old, Heb. 11. 13. And its an infallible truth, that these bodies of ours that are sown in corruption, shall be raised in incorruption, 1 Cor. 15. 42. And for our further security, Enoch before the flood,
It was believed by the Patriarchs of old, Hebrew 11. 13. And its an infallible truth, that these bodies of ours that Are sown in corruption, shall be raised in incorruption, 1 Cor. 15. 42. And for our further security, Enoch before the flood,
For why cannot Christ as well raise a body out of the dust, as at first he made it out of the dust? especially considering that the soul is preserved in heaven for this very end, to be joyned to the body again.
For why cannot christ as well raise a body out of the dust, as At First he made it out of the dust? especially considering that the soul is preserved in heaven for this very end, to be joined to the body again.
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and thou fool, the corn that thou sowest, is not quickned, except it die, saith Paul, 1 Cor. 15. 36. and the same Apostle tells us, Rom. 8. 11. That if the Spirit that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in us, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall quicken our mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwells in us.
and thou fool, the corn that thou sowest, is not quickened, except it die, Says Paul, 1 Cor. 15. 36. and the same Apostle tells us, Rom. 8. 11. That if the Spirit that raised up jesus from the dead dwell in us, he that raised up christ from the dead shall quicken our Mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwells in us.
so we must bear the Image of the second Adam in glory, 1 Cor. 15 22. 45, 49. Twelfthly, But that which is the principal thing that I intend to insist on is a Doctrine held forth to us in the latter end of the fourteenth verse, That ye sorrow not as do others that have no hope: Whence,
so we must bear the Image of the second Adam in glory, 1 Cor. 15 22. 45, 49. Twelfthly, But that which is the principal thing that I intend to insist on is a Doctrine held forth to us in the latter end of the fourteenth verse, That you sorrow not as doe Others that have no hope: Whence,
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This (without question) moderated Abrahams mourning for Sarah. Mourn indeed he did, for the text saith, Gen. 23. 2. that Sarah died — and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her;
This (without question) moderated Abrahams mourning for Sarah. Mourn indeed he did, for the text Says, Gen. 23. 2. that Sarah died — and Abraham Come to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her;
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but that he kept a mean in his mourning, appears by the next words, v. 3, 4. And Abraham stood up from before his dead, and bespake a burying place to bury his dead out of his sight;
but that he kept a mean in his mourning, appears by the next words, v. 3, 4. And Abraham stood up from before his dead, and bespoke a burying place to bury his dead out of his sighed;
This also moderated Josephs and the Israelites mourning for Jacob, Gen. 50. 1. where it is said, that Joseph fell upon his fathers face, (when he died) and wept upon him, and kissed him:
This also moderated Josephs and the Israelites mourning for Jacob, Gen. 50. 1. where it is said, that Joseph fell upon his Father's face, (when he died) and wept upon him, and kissed him:
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but v. 3. Its said, that the Egyptians (who mourned as men without hope) mourned for him threescore and ten dayes. This also moderated Davids mourning for his child, 2 Sam 12. 23. Now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him,
but v. 3. Its said, that the egyptians (who mourned as men without hope) mourned for him threescore and ten days. This also moderated Davids mourning for his child, 2 Same 12. 23. Now he is dead, Wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him,
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And this was Martha 's comfort, when her dear Brother Lazarus was dead, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day, Joh. 11. 24. In the prosecution of this Point, I shall shew you, First, what is meant by a well-grounded hope.
And this was Martha is Comfort, when her dear Brother Lazarus was dead, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection At the last day, John 11. 24. In the prosecution of this Point, I shall show you, First, what is meant by a well-grounded hope.
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Sixthly, Because they died quietly like lambs, and it may be, went out of the world with some good words in their mouths, Psal. 73. 4, 5. There are no bands in their death, but their strength is firm;
Sixthly, Because they died quietly like Lambs, and it may be, went out of the world with Some good words in their mouths, Psalm 73. 4, 5. There Are no bans in their death, but their strength is firm;
Our Saviour Christ tells us, Matt. 5. 20. that except our righteousnesse shall exceed the righteousnesse of the Scribes and Pharisees, we shall in no case enter into the Kingdome of Heaven:
Our Saviour christ tells us, Matt. 5. 20. that except our righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, we shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven:
And these men are so far from exceeding, that they come short of the righteousnesse of the Scribes and Pharisees, who were frequent in Alms-deeds, in prayer, in fasting, Mat. 6. 2. 5. 16. and yet Christ calls them hypocrites.
And these men Are so Far from exceeding, that they come short of the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, who were frequent in Almsdeeds, in prayer, in fasting, Mathew 6. 2. 5. 16. and yet christ calls them Hypocrites.
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Yea, they made long prayers, Matth. 23. 14. they compassed Sea and land to make one Proselyte, v. 15. they payed even their smallest tithes, v. 23. They outwardly appeared righteous unto men:
Yea, they made long Prayers, Matthew 23. 14. they compassed Sea and land to make one Proselyte, v. 15. they paid even their Smallest Tithes, v. 23. They outwardly appeared righteous unto men:
v. 28. they blamed their fathers for murthering the Prophets, and by way of compensation to free themselves from the guilt, they built Tombs for those Prophets, and garnished the Sepulchres of the righteous, v. 29. 30. notwithstanding all which, Christ pronounceth many woes against them.
v. 28. they blamed their Father's for murdering the prophets, and by Way of compensation to free themselves from the guilt, they built Tombs for those prophets, and garnished the Sepulchres of the righteous, v. 29. 30. notwithstanding all which, christ pronounceth many woes against them.
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When our deceased friends have in their life-time given us some good evidence of the work of grace and sanctification wrought in their hearts, whereby we could discern that, by Gods blessing upon the means, their eyes were opened, that they were turned from darknesse to light,
When our deceased Friends have in their lifetime given us Some good evidence of the work of grace and sanctification wrought in their hearts, whereby we could discern that, by God's blessing upon the means, their eyes were opened, that they were turned from darkness to Light,
For then we may conclude, that they have received forgivenesse of their sins and an inheritance amongst them that are sanctified by faith that is in Christ, Act. 26. 18.
For then we may conclude, that they have received forgiveness of their Sins and an inheritance among them that Are sanctified by faith that is in christ, Act. 26. 18.
Our Saviour Christ gives us a rule for our direction in judging of others, Mat. 7, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. Ye shall know them (saith he) by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns,
Our Saviour christ gives us a Rule for our direction in judging of Others, Mathew 7, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. You shall know them (Says he) by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns,
Hypocrites when they do duties, do all to be seen of men, that they may have glory of men, Matth. 6. 2. 5. 16. and therefore in their very private prayers they love to make them in the Synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, v. 5. they have Jacobs voice, but Esaus hands:
Hypocrites when they do duties, do all to be seen of men, that they may have glory of men, Matthew 6. 2. 5. 16. and Therefore in their very private Prayers they love to make them in the Synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, v. 5. they have Jacobs voice, but Esaus hands:
and towards men, as Saint Paul professeth that he did, Act. 24. 16. If they have had respect to all Gods commandments, as David, Psal. 119. 6. If they have made conscience of the duties of both Tables, serving God in holinesse and righteousnesse all the days of their lives, Luke 1. 75. hiring themselves unto him for term of life, not desiring to change their Master, knowing that they cannot mend themselves neither for fairnesse of work,
and towards men, as Saint Paul Professes that he did, Act. 24. 16. If they have had respect to all God's Commandments, as David, Psalm 119. 6. If they have made conscience of the duties of both Tables, serving God in holiness and righteousness all the days of their lives, Lycia 1. 75. hiring themselves unto him for term of life, not desiring to change their Master, knowing that they cannot mend themselves neither for fairness of work,
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nor fulnesse of wages, whereas an Hypocrite is versutulus & versatilis, he casts about how to deceive God and man with meer shews of devotion, being not afraid to be damned,
nor fullness of wages, whereas an Hypocrite is versutulus & versatilis, he Cast about how to deceive God and man with mere shows of devotion, being not afraid to be damned,
Thirdly, when we have heard them groaning and mourning under the remainders of corruption, and the relicts of sin, crying out with the holy Apostle, Rom 7. 24. O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death!
Thirdly, when we have herd them groaning and mourning under the remainders of corruption, and the relicts of since, crying out with the holy Apostle, Rom 7. 24. Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death!
When they have manifested their hatred against all sin, and shunned every evil way, saying with the wisest of men, Prov. 8. 13. the fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
When they have manifested their hatred against all since, and shunned every evil Way, saying with the Wisest of men, Curae 8. 13. the Fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
If then you have observed these three things in your Christian friends whilst they lived, you may have a well-grounded hope of their blessednesse after death, which, sure, cannot but moderate your mourning for them.
If then you have observed these three things in your Christian Friends while they lived, you may have a well-grounded hope of their blessedness After death, which, sure, cannot but moderate your mourning for them.
and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the Faith, and is worse than an Infidel, 1 Tim. 5. 8. So then whilst we live here, we cannot be free from multiplicity of cares, businesses, and troubles.
and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the Faith, and is Worse than an Infidel, 1 Tim. 5. 8. So then while we live Here, we cannot be free from Multiplicity of Cares, businesses, and Troubles.
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Our condition in this life is not unlike to that of the Israelites in the wildernesse, where they met with many troubles, dangers, and occasions of sorrow.
Our condition in this life is not unlike to that of the Israelites in the Wilderness, where they met with many Troubles, dangers, and occasions of sorrow.
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Are we hurt then, if by a tempest of sicknesse we are driven out of the Sea of this world into the safe harbour of the grave, the onely place where the weary are at rest, Job 3. 17. where they enter into peace,
are we hurt then, if by a tempest of sickness we Are driven out of the Sea of this world into the safe harbour of the grave, the only place where the weary Are At rest, Job 3. 17. where they enter into peace,
and rest in their beds, Isa. 57. 2. For which cause amongst others, they are pronounced blessed by God himself, Rev. 14. 13. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord — for they rest from their labours.
and rest in their Beds, Isaiah 57. 2. For which cause among Others, they Are pronounced blessed by God himself, Rev. 14. 13. Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord — for they rest from their labours.
but to a dying believer, then acting faith, its nothing so, but its entertained by him as a welcome messenger sent from the Father to a child at nurse, to bring it home, where it shall be better provided for,
but to a dying believer, then acting faith, its nothing so, but its entertained by him as a welcome Messenger sent from the Father to a child At nurse, to bring it home, where it shall be better provided for,
Hence David professeth, that Rivers of waters ran down his eyes, because men kept not Gods Law, Psal, 119. 136. and the Apostle Peter tells us that just Lot was vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked.
Hence David Professes, that rivers of waters ran down his eyes, Because men kept not God's Law, Psalm, 119. 136. and the Apostle Peter tells us that just Lot was vexed with the filthy Conversation of the wicked.
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For (saith he) that righteous man dwelling amongst them, in seeing & hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day, with their unlawful deeds, 2 Pet. 2. 7, 8 Gods children are so tender of their Fathers honour, that they cannot see,
For (Says he) that righteous man Dwelling among them, in seeing & hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day, with their unlawful Deeds, 2 Pet. 2. 7, 8 God's children Are so tender of their Father's honour, that they cannot see,
or hear his Name blasphemed, his truths adulterated, his Sabbaths profaned, his Ministers, and Ordinances despised, &c. but it goes like so many daggers to their hearts,
or hear his Name blasphemed, his truths adulterated, his Sabbaths profaned, his Ministers, and Ordinances despised, etc. but it Goes like so many daggers to their hearts,
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All that will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution, 2 Tim. 3. 12. and our Saviour Christ tells his Disciples, that the time should come, that whosoever killed them should think that he did God service, Joh. 16. 2. Thus Cain persecuted Abel: Ismael, Isaac:
All that will live godly in christ jesus, shall suffer persecution, 2 Tim. 3. 12. and our Saviour christ tells his Disciples, that the time should come, that whosoever killed them should think that he did God service, John 16. 2. Thus Cain persecuted Abel: Ishmael, Isaac:
yea, which of the Prophets or Apostles did not the wicked of their times persecute? This made David to cry out, Wo is me that I fojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar.
yea, which of the prophets or Apostles did not the wicked of their times persecute? This made David to cry out, Woe is me that I fojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar.
It cures the blind eyes, the deaf ears, the dumb tongue, the lame legs, the maimed hands, &c. It easeth the tormenting stone, the painful gout, the aking head, the intolerable twisting of the guts, the loathsome strangury, &c. Death to the godly is the best Physician, it cures them not of one disease,
It cures the blind eyes, the deaf ears, the dumb tongue, the lame legs, the maimed hands, etc. It eases the tormenting stone, the painful gout, the aching head, the intolerable twisting of the guts, the loathsome strangury, etc. Death to the godly is the best physician, it cures them not of one disease,
1. 7. yea, as a roaring lion he walketh about, seeking whom he may devour, 1 Pet. 5. 8. No place can exempt us from his tentations whilst we live in this world.
1. 7. yea, as a roaring Lion he walks about, seeking whom he may devour, 1 Pet. 5. 8. No place can exempt us from his tentations while we live in this world.
He assaulted Adam in Paradise, Lot in the Cave, David in his Palace: Josuah the high Priest, in the presence of the Angel of the Lord; Christ in the wildernesse;
He assaulted Adam in Paradise, Lot in the Cave, David in his Palace: Joshua the high Priest, in the presence of the Angel of the Lord; christ in the Wilderness;
Peter in the High Priests hall, &c. But when Death comes, these Egyptians which you have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever, Exod. 14. 13. Satan shall never more molest Gods children after this life is ended.
Peter in the High Priests hall, etc. But when Death comes, these egyptians which you have seen to day, you shall see them again no more for ever, Exod 14. 13. Satan shall never more molest God's children After this life is ended.
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and to cry out in the anguish of his soul, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? But after death the light of Gods countenance shines perpetually upon them,
and to cry out in the anguish of his soul, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? But After death the Light of God's countenance shines perpetually upon them,
Hence Ambrose saith, Quid est mors, nisi peccatorum sepultura? what is death but the grave of our sins wherein they are all buried? Thus death doth that at once which grace doth by degrees.
Hence Ambrose Says, Quid est mors, nisi peccatorum sepultura? what is death but the grave of our Sins wherein they Are all buried? Thus death does that At once which grace does by Degrees.
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But yet there is a law in our members warring against the law of our minds, and many times leading us captive unto the law of sin that is in our members, so that we cannot do the good that we would;
But yet there is a law in our members warring against the law of our minds, and many times leading us captive unto the law of since that is in our members, so that we cannot do the good that we would;
when the souls of Gods children are dis-lodged from their bodies, this troublesome and incroaching inmate shall be dis-lodged and thrust out of doors for ever.
when the Souls of God's children Are dislodged from their bodies, this troublesome and encroaching inmate shall be dislodged and thrust out of doors for ever.
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For whatsoever can be said of heaven, is not one half (as the Queen of Sheba said of Solomons magnificence) of what we shall finde in that City of Pearl.
For whatsoever can be said of heaven, is not one half (as the Queen of Sheba said of Solomons magnificence) of what we shall find in that city of Pearl.
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We are commanded to grow in grace, and in the knowledge of eur Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, 2 Pet. 3. 18. To make a daily progress, till we come unto the measure of the stature of the fulnesse of Christ, Ephes. 4. 13. But yet when we have done all that we can, our faith is mixed with doubtings, our love to God with love of the world:
We Are commanded to grow in grace, and in the knowledge of eur Lord and Saviour jesus christ, 2 Pet. 3. 18. To make a daily progress, till we come unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ, Ephesians 4. 13. But yet when we have done all that we can, our faith is mixed with doubtings, our love to God with love of the world:
It's called Paradise, Luke 23. 43. Indeed Paradise which God made for Adams palace (though the stateliest place that ever the eye of mortal man beheld, wherein was a confluence of all earthly felicities) was but a type and shadow of it. Heaven is a large place.
It's called Paradise, Lycia 23. 43. Indeed Paradise which God made for Adams palace (though the Stateliest place that ever the eye of Mortal man beheld, wherein was a confluence of all earthly felicities) was but a type and shadow of it. Heaven is a large place.
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for the glory of God doth lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof, Rev. 21. 11, 19, 23. It's a City whose builder and maker is God, Heb. 1. 10. and therefore having such an Architect, it must needs infinitely transcend the stateliest Fabricks that were ever made by man.
for the glory of God does lighten it, and the Lamb is the Light thereof, Rev. 21. 11, 19, 23. It's a city whose builder and maker is God, Hebrew 1. 10. and Therefore having such an Architect, it must needs infinitely transcend the Stateliest Fabrics that were ever made by man.
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It hath been neer these six thousand years in preparing, Matt. 25. 34. and Christ, ever since his ascension, hath been further preparing of it for us, Joh. 14. 2. I go (saith he) to prepare a place for you.
It hath been near these six thousand Years in preparing, Matt. 25. 34. and christ, ever since his Ascension, hath been further preparing of it for us, John 14. 2. I go (Says he) to prepare a place for you.
Si talis sit Roma terrestris, qualis est Roma coelestis? If Rome be such a glorious and glittering place, what is Heaven? How should these considerations make us to grow weary of the world,
Si Talis sit Roma terrestris, qualis est Roma coelestis? If Room be such a glorious and glittering place, what is Heaven? How should these considerations make us to grow weary of the world,
and groan and breath after heaven, where are riches without rust, pleasure without pain, joy without sorrow, youth without decay, Ubi totum sit quod velis, & nihil sit quod nolis:
and groan and breath After heaven, where Are riches without rust, pleasure without pain, joy without sorrow, youth without decay, Ubi totum sit quod velis, & nihil sit quod nolis:
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and all other the true members of Jesus Christ, of what Tongue, or Nation, or Kindred soever they have been. One of the greatest happinesses which the godly enjoy in this world, is the Communion of Saints.
and all other the true members of jesus christ, of what Tongue, or nation, or Kindred soever they have been. One of the greatest Happinesses which the godly enjoy in this world, is the Communion of Saints.
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He that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me, Psal. 101. 6. And yet, by woful experience we see how many bones of contention the Devil casts in amongst them to sowr their society,
He that walks in a perfect Way, he shall serve me, Psalm 101. 6. And yet, by woeful experience we see how many bones of contention the devil Cast in among them to sour their society,
When Grinaeus lay on his death bed, he told some friends that came to visit him, that he was going to that place, Ubi Luthero cum Zuinglio optime convenit:
When Grinaeus lay on his death Bed, he told Some Friends that Come to visit him, that he was going to that place, Ubi Luther cum Zwinglio optime convenit:
where Luther and Zuinglius (who because they differed in judgment about the manner of Christs presence in the Sacrament, could never agree on earth) agreed excellent well.
where Luther and Zwingli (who Because they differed in judgement about the manner of Christ presence in the Sacrament, could never agree on earth) agreed excellent well.
In heaven (if there be degreesof glory, as probably there are) yet shall not those who have their choicest graces crowned with the greatest weight of glory, despise or over-look the meanest Saint,
In heaven (if there be degreesof glory, as probably there Are) yet shall not those who have their Choicest graces crowned with the greatest weight of glory, despise or overlook the Meanest Saint,
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Fourthly, Another priviledge which our Christian friends departed enjoy in heaven, is, that they are neerlier united to their Head Christ than possibly they could be in this world.
Fourthly, another privilege which our Christian Friends departed enjoy in heaven, is, that they Are neerlier united to their Head christ than possibly they could be in this world.
For the holy Apostle tells us, that as we have many members in one body — so we being many are one body in Christ, Rom. 12. 4. 5. yet are we now at a great distance from him.
For the holy Apostle tells us, that as we have many members in one body — so we being many Are one body in christ, Rom. 12. 4. 5. yet Are we now At a great distance from him.
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Our head is in heaven, and we upon the earth, and therefore Saint Paul tells us, that whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord, 2 Cor. 5. 6. and this makes us sigh and groan, not for that we would be uncloathed,
Our head is in heaven, and we upon the earth, and Therefore Saint Paul tells us, that while we Are At home in the body, we Are absent from the Lord, 2 Cor. 5. 6. and this makes us sighs and groan, not for that we would be Unclothed,
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but cloathed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life, vers. 4. And this made the Church to pray so pathetically, Cant. 8. 14. Make hast, my beloved,
but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life, vers. 4. And this made the Church to pray so pathetically, Cant 8. 14. Make haste, my Beloved,
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For there (as one saith excellently) the Lord Jesus Christ perpetually and without intermission manifesteth the most glorious and visible signes of his presence, and seals of his love:
For there (as one Says excellently) the Lord jesus christ perpetually and without intermission manifesteth the most glorious and visible Signs of his presence, and Seals of his love:
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An exceeding, excessive, eternal weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4. 17. Such a weight, that if the body were not upheld by the mighty power of God, it were impossible but that it should faint under it.
an exceeding, excessive, Eternal weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4. 17. Such a weight, that if the body were not upheld by the mighty power of God, it were impossible but that it should faint under it.
Praying with the Church, Even so come Lord Jesus, come quickly, and then ere long he will send his chariots for us (as Joseph did for his Father) and will fetch us riding upon the clouds,
Praying with the Church, Even so come Lord jesus, come quickly, and then ere long he will send his chariots for us (as Joseph did for his Father) and will fetch us riding upon the Clouds,
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and though death (like Peters good Angel) smite thee on thy side, yet it is only that it may lead thee out of thy prison, through the Iron gates into the City of God.
and though death (like Peter's good Angel) smite thee on thy side, yet it is only that it may led thee out of thy prison, through the Iron gates into the city of God.
and therefore it follows by the rule of contraries, that it shall much heighthen the felicity and joy of the Saints in heaven, to think that they shall continue to all eternity.
and Therefore it follows by the Rule of contraries, that it shall much heighten the felicity and joy of the Saints in heaven, to think that they shall continue to all eternity.
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we use not to mourn for such losses of our friends, which are but small and inconsiderable, especially if it be of such things as are better lost than found:
we use not to mourn for such losses of our Friends, which Are but small and inconsiderable, especially if it be of such things as Are better lost than found:
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Is it not better to lose sin and sorrow than to retain them? and upon this account it is, that the wisest of men, Solomon tells us, Eccles. 7. 1. — that the day of death is better than the day of ones birth.
Is it not better to loose since and sorrow than to retain them? and upon this account it is, that the Wisest of men, Solomon tells us, Eccles. 7. 1. — that the day of death is better than the day of ones birth.
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so it's not a losse, but a preferment for the souls of our friends for a time to relinquish their bodies, that they may go to Christ, who hath married them to himself for ever.
so it's not a loss, but a preferment for the Souls of our Friends for a time to relinquish their bodies, that they may go to christ, who hath married them to himself for ever.
This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise, Luke 23. 43. why then should we so mourn for them, seeing our loss is their gain? they are indeed absent from us,
This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise, Lycia 23. 43. why then should we so mourn for them, seeing our loss is their gain? they Are indeed absent from us,
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they have parted with flesh and blood, that so they may be in a capacity of inheriting the Kingdome of Heaven, 1 Cor. 15. 50. Justi vivunt (saith Saint Augustine) etiam quando corpore moriuntur.
they have parted with Flesh and blood, that so they may be in a capacity of inheriting the Kingdom of Heaven, 1 Cor. 15. 50. Justi Vivunt (Says Faint Augustine) etiam quando corpore moriuntur.
For that is a sin, and there is no reason, because God hath taken away our friends and relations, that therefore we should further provoke him by sinning against him.
For that is a since, and there is no reason, Because God hath taken away our Friends and relations, that Therefore we should further provoke him by sinning against him.
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and as lambs slain before they be grown up, yet (besides the happinesse of heaven) they have this advantage, that they be freed from the violence of the wine-press that others fall into,
and as Lambs slave before they be grown up, yet (beside the happiness of heaven) they have this advantage, that they be freed from the violence of the winepress that Others fallen into,
Fourthly, Did God take away your dear relation whilst he was young? What then? Hath God any where promised that all shall live till they be old? Is not mortality the stage of mutability? Doth not experience shew us, that man is but the dream of a dream:
Fourthly, Did God take away your dear Relation while he was young? What then? Hath God any where promised that all shall live till they be old? Is not mortality the stage of mutability? Does not experience show us, that man is but the dream of a dream:
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It's like lightning, that blasts the green corn as well as the dry: like the thunder-bolt that dasheth in pieces new and strong buildings as well as old.
It's like lightning, that blasts the green corn as well as the dry: like the thunderbolt that dasheth in Pieces new and strong buildings as well as old.
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To remember our Creator in the dayes of our youth, Eccles. 12. 1. To present our first-fruits to God, whose soul desires the first ripe fruits, Micah 7. 1. and who will remember the kindnesse of our youth, the love of our esponsals, Jer. 2. 2. He would be served with the Primrose of our years,
To Remember our Creator in the days of our youth, Eccles. 12. 1. To present our Firstfruits to God, whose soul Desires the First ripe fruits, micah 7. 1. and who will Remember the kindness of our youth, the love of our esponsals, Jer. 2. 2. He would be served with the Primrose of our Years,
Must we keep a mean in our mourning for our deceased friends? This then may exhort and perswade parents to be careful in training up their children in the faith and fear of God, in bringing them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, Ephes. 6. 4. and to labour to promote and see the work of grace in their souls, that so if they die before them (as oft-times they do) they may have hope in their death,
Must we keep a mean in our mourning for our deceased Friends? This then may exhort and persuade Parents to be careful in training up their children in the faith and Fear of God, in bringing them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, Ephesians 6. 4. and to labour to promote and see the work of grace in their Souls, that so if they die before them (as ofttimes they do) they may have hope in their death,
endeavouring to be heirs together of the grace of life, that so when death makes a divorce betwixt them, they may leave a well-grounded hope to their friends of their blessed estate and condition, which cannot but much moderate their mourning for them.
endeavouring to be Heirs together of the grace of life, that so when death makes a divorce betwixt them, they may leave a well-grounded hope to their Friends of their blessed estate and condition, which cannot but much moderate their mourning for them.
and their own corruptions, whereby they become immoderate and excessive in their sorrow, to the dishonour of God, the disgrace of their profession, the dis-fitting themselves both for the service of God and man, in the duties of their general and particular Callings, to the prejudice of the health of their bodies; (for worldly sorrow causeth sicknesse, and death, 2 Cor. 7. 10.) and to the opening of the mouths of the wicked, who scorn them and Religion for it, saying, These are your Professours, that make Idols of their children and friends,
and their own corruptions, whereby they become immoderate and excessive in their sorrow, to the dishonour of God, the disgrace of their profession, the dis-fitting themselves both for the service of God and man, in the duties of their general and particular Callings, to the prejudice of the health of their bodies; (for worldly sorrow Causes sickness, and death, 2 Cor. 7. 10.) and to the opening of the mouths of the wicked, who scorn them and Religion for it, saying, These Are your Professors, that make Idols of their children and Friends,
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Indeed we are sometimes in danger of setting light by Gods corrections, saying with those sturdy persons, It is my burthen, and I must bear it, Jerem. 10. 19. But more frequently we are impatient, either outwardly fretting at the rod,
Indeed we Are sometime in danger of setting Light by God's corrections, saying with those sturdy Persons, It is my burden, and I must bear it, Jeremiah 10. 19. But more frequently we Are impatient, either outwardly fretting At the rod,
like those plunging horses which will not indure their Rider; or inwardly repining, like those horses which digest their choler, by biting their bridles.
like those plunging Horses which will not endure their Rider; or inwardly repining, like those Horses which digest their choler, by biting their bridles.
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And if we neither despise, nor impatiently murmur against the dispensation of God, yet our weaknesse is such, that we are ready to take the affliction too much to heart,
And if we neither despise, nor impatiently murmur against the Dispensation of God, yet our weakness is such, that we Are ready to take the affliction too much to heart,
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and this is so much the worse, because it's commonly accompanied with a wilful indisposition, which will not suffer us to entertain such things whereby we might be truly comforted:
and this is so much the Worse, Because it's commonly accompanied with a wilful indisposition, which will not suffer us to entertain such things whereby we might be truly comforted:
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so that all consolatory exhortations are to them like water spilt upon the ground: whereas we should take our correction, and humble our selves under the smart of it:
so that all consolatory exhortations Are to them like water spilled upon the ground: whereas we should take our correction, and humble our selves under the smart of it:
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Again, consider that it's not love to them, when we are perswaded, that they are with the Lord, which makes us excessively grieve when they are taken from us:
Again, Consider that it's not love to them, when we Are persuaded, that they Are with the Lord, which makes us excessively grieve when they Are taken from us:
as you may see, 1 Sam. 2. 20, 21. and so dealt Abraham with his onely Sonne Isaac, whom by faith in the promise he had obtained of the Lord, Hebr. 11. 17.
as you may see, 1 Sam. 2. 20, 21. and so dealt Abraham with his only Son Isaac, whom by faith in the promise he had obtained of the Lord, Hebrew 11. 17.
when he hath declared it in taking away a dear child or relation from us? How much better were it for us to do as David did (that man after Gods own heart) who when he heard that his child was dead, arose from the earth, and washed,
when he hath declared it in taking away a dear child or Relation from us? How much better were it for us to do as David did (that man After God's own heart) who when he herd that his child was dead, arose from the earth, and washed,
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and worshipped, and then came into his own house, and called for bread, and did eat, 2 Sam. 12. 20. Again, the consideration hereof may minister singular consolation.
and worshipped, and then Come into his own house, and called for bred, and did eat, 2 Sam. 12. 20. Again, the consideration hereof may minister singular consolation.
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First, Because himself hath hope in his death, Prov. 14. 32. Death is to him as the valley of Achor: It's a door of hope to give entrance into Paradise,
First, Because himself hath hope in his death, Curae 14. 32. Death is to him as the valley of Achor: It's a door of hope to give Entrance into Paradise,
Here is comfort also to the Parents and Relations of this young Gentleman now with the Lord, in that they have and may have a well-grounded hope of his now blessed estate in heaven:
Here is Comfort also to the Parents and Relations of this young Gentleman now with the Lord, in that they have and may have a well-grounded hope of his now blessed estate in heaven:
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The glory of children are their parents, saith Solomon, Prov. 14. 6. It was a great honour to Jacob, that he could swear by the fear of his Father Isaac:
The glory of children Are their Parents, Says Solomon, Curae 14. 6. It was a great honour to Jacob, that he could swear by the Fear of his Father Isaac:
To David, that he could say, I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid, Psal. 116. 16. To Timothy, that the same faith that was in him dwelt first in his mother and Grand-mother, 2 Tim. 1. 5. To those children whose mother Saint John stiles the elect Lady: To Mark, that he was Barnabas 's sisters son: To Alexander and Rufus, that they were children to Simon of Cyrene, Mar. 15. 21. Now the priviledge of such children consists in these two things:
To David, that he could say, I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid, Psalm 116. 16. To Timothy, that the same faith that was in him dwelled First in his mother and Grandmother, 2 Tim. 1. 5. To those children whose mother Saint John stile the elect Lady: To Mark, that he was Barnabas is Sisters son: To Alexander and Rufus, that they were children to Simon of Cyrene, Mar. 15. 21. Now the privilege of such children consists in these two things:
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So godly parents, by giving a good example of piety to their children when they are young, preserve them from Satan (that mighty hunter) that he shall never have them for his prey.
So godly Parents, by giving a good Exampl of piety to their children when they Are young, preserve them from Satan (that mighty hunter) that he shall never have them for his prey.
as appears Gen. 17. 7. I will establish my Covenant between me and thee, and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting Covenant, to be a God unto thee,
as appears Gen. 17. 7. I will establish my Covenant between me and thee, and thy seed After thee in their generations for an everlasting Covenant, to be a God unto thee,
and to thy seed after thee, and Psal. 112. 2. David speaking of the blessedness of that man that feareth the Lord, adds, His seed shall be mighty upon earth;
and to thy seed After thee, and Psalm 112. 2. David speaking of the blessedness of that man that fears the Lord, adds, His seed shall be mighty upon earth;
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Secondly, a second priviledge was, that presently after his coming into the world, he was by the care of his godly parents presented before and dedicated unto God, being made a visible member of the Church by Baptisme, which is called a Laver of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost, Tit. 3. 5. yea, Baptisme is said to save us, 1 Pet. 3. 21. To wit, Sacramentally;
Secondly, a second privilege was, that presently After his coming into the world, he was by the care of his godly Parents presented before and dedicated unto God, being made a visible member of the Church by Baptism, which is called a Laver of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost, Tit. 3. 5. yea, Baptism is said to save us, 1 Pet. 3. 21. To wit, Sacramentally;
because it seals up salvation to the believer, Mar. 16. 16. and it is of perpetual and permanent use to him for that purpose throughout his whole life, ut scaturigo semper ebulliens; as a Fountain bubling up to eternal life.
Because it Seals up salvation to the believer, Mar. 16. 16. and it is of perpetual and permanent use to him for that purpose throughout his Whole life, ut scaturigo semper ebulliens; as a Fountain bubbling up to Eternal life.
And truly this his priviledge was the greater, if we consider how many poor Infants are deprived of it, through the default of their parents in these last and worst of times, who yet pretend much to Religion.
And truly this his privilege was the greater, if we Consider how many poor Infants Are deprived of it, through the default of their Parents in these last and worst of times, who yet pretend much to Religion.
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Thirdly, that with Timothy, from a child he was taught to know the Scriptures, which are able to make one wise to salvation, 2 Tim. 3. 15. and his Christian parents were the more careful to instruct him therein,
Thirdly, that with Timothy, from a child he was taught to know the Scriptures, which Are able to make one wise to salvation, 2 Tim. 3. 15. and his Christian Parents were the more careful to instruct him therein,
because themselves had found it fit milk for babes, 1 Pet. 2. 2. dainty and delicious food, sweeter than hony, Psal. 119. 103. wells of salvation, Isa. 12. 3. Breasts of consolation, Isa. 66. 11. the hony-drops of Christs mouth, Cant. 4. 11. To be preferred before gold and silver, Psal. 19. 11. Before pearls aad rubies, Prov. 3. 15. Before all other learning, Deut. 4. 6. They knew that the Scriptures are a lamp to our feet, as saith David, Psal. 119. 105. Gods Epistle to us,
Because themselves had found it fit milk for babes, 1 Pet. 2. 2. dainty and delicious food, Sweeten than honey, Psalm 119. 103. wells of salvation, Isaiah 12. 3. Breasts of consolation, Isaiah 66. 11. the honeydrops of Christ Mouth, Cant 4. 11. To be preferred before gold and silver, Psalm 19. 11. Before Pearls and rubies, Curae 3. 15. Before all other learning, Deuteronomy 4. 6. They knew that the Scriptures Are a lamp to our feet, as Says David, Psalm 119. 105. God's Epistle to us,
as Irenaeus, &c. their care therefore was so to acquaint him with them from his childhood, that he might love them as his sister, Prov. 7. 4. that he might be ready in them,
as Irnaeus, etc. their care Therefore was so to acquaint him with them from his childhood, that he might love them as his sister, Curae 7. 4. that he might be ready in them,
Fifthly, his parents were not onely thus careful betimes to bring him up in the knowledg and fear of God, but to have him instructed in humane learning also, that thereby (if the Lord should please to lengthen out the thrid of his life) he might be the more useful and serviceable in his Generation: For which end
Fifthly, his Parents were not only thus careful betimes to bring him up in the knowledge and Fear of God, but to have him instructed in humane learning also, that thereby (if the Lord should please to lengthen out the thrid of his life) he might be the more useful and serviceable in his Generation: For which end
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First, they took care to have him taught the first grounds of learning, and that betimes in his childhood, whereby he excelled and out went not onely many of his contemporaries,
First, they took care to have him taught the First grounds of learning, and that betimes in his childhood, whereby he excelled and out went not only many of his contemporaries,
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Thirdly, when they thought fit to take him back under their own wing (being exceeding tender of him) and not daring to trust him in a publick school, by reason of those many evil examples that he might meet with there, they provided a godly and learned Tutor whom they maintained in their own house, to have the oversight and education of him. These were his Priviledges.
Thirdly, when they Thought fit to take him back under their own wing (being exceeding tender of him) and not daring to trust him in a public school, by reason of those many evil Examples that he might meet with there, they provided a godly and learned Tutor whom they maintained in their own house, to have the oversight and education of him. These were his Privileges.
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But before I mention that, I must tell you with what parts God had endowed him, whereby he was enabled to make a good improvement of these opportunities:
But before I mention that, I must tell you with what parts God had endowed him, whereby he was enabled to make a good improvement of these opportunities:
and after he had made a good progresse therein, the care of his Tutor was to acquaint him also with the sacred Languages of the Greek and Hebrew: and then he applied himself to the study of the Arts:
and After he had made a good progress therein, the care of his Tutor was to acquaint him also with the sacred Languages of the Greek and Hebrew: and then he applied himself to the study of the Arts:
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and (being denied the opportunity of travelling abroad) he spent some time in reading History, and the Travels of sundry persons both by Sea & Land. And lastly, being admitted a member of that Honourable Society of Grayes-Inne, he betook himself to the Study of the Law, and made no inconsiderable progresse therein:
and (being denied the opportunity of traveling abroad) he spent Some time in reading History, and the Travels of sundry Persons both by Sea & Land. And lastly, being admitted a member of that Honourable Society of Grayes-Inne, he betook himself to the Study of the Law, and made no inconsiderable progress therein:
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But that which gave him the greatest lustre, and was (as it were) the Diamond in the Ring, is yet behind, which I shall reduce to these three Heads. First, his Piety to God.
But that which gave him the greatest lustre, and was (as it were) the Diamond in the Ring, is yet behind, which I shall reduce to these three Heads. First, his Piety to God.
Secondly, his Dutifulnesse to his Parents. Thirdly, his Charity to the poor. His Piety to God manifested it self, both In his Life; and At his Death. In his Life. by
Secondly, his Dutifulness to his Parents. Thirdly, his Charity to the poor. His Piety to God manifested it self, both In his Life; and At his Death. In his Life. by
Secondly, His careful sanctification of the whole Sabbath, insomuch as if (through inadvertency) any unfitting and unseasonable speeches had proceeded from him on that day, his heart smote him for it,
Secondly, His careful sanctification of the Whole Sabbath, insomuch as if (through inadvertency) any unfitting and unseasonable Speeches had proceeded from him on that day, his heart smote him for it,
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Thirdly, Besides his joyning in Family-prayers, and with his Tutor, his manner was, to retire daily into his Closet, where he first read a portion of Scripture,
Thirdly, Beside his joining in Family-prayers, and with his Tutor, his manner was, to retire daily into his Closet, where he First read a portion of Scripture,
and we shall find by experience, that when we go to sleep with some holy meditations in our minds, it will be an excellent preservative against foolish dreams and ••••cies,
and we shall find by experience, that when we go to sleep with Some holy meditations in our minds, it will be an excellent preservative against foolish dreams and ••••cies,
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As he that rakes up his fire over night, shall find it again in the morning, Psal. 119. 15, 16. Prov. 6. 22. Now of his dexterity in this kind, I shall anon give you an example, which he hath left in writing behind him.
As he that rakes up his fire over night, shall find it again in the morning, Psalm 119. 15, 16. Curae 6. 22. Now of his dexterity in this kind, I shall anon give you an Exampl, which he hath left in writing behind him.
The other was Theologus gloriae, the Divine that hunted after praise, glory, and preferment; concerning whom his prayer was, A Theologo gloriae liberet suam Ecclesiam Dominus;
The other was Theologus Glory, the Divine that hunted After praise, glory, and preferment; Concerning whom his prayer was, A Theologo Glory liberet suam Church Dominus;
that his hearers were pricked at the heart, Act. 2. 37, 38. and Steven 's hearers were cut at the heart ▪ with his words, Act. 7. 54. And truly this was the more commendable in this young Gentleman, seeing there be so many at this time,
that his hearers were pricked At the heart, Act. 2. 37, 38. and Steven is hearers were Cut At the heart ▪ with his words, Act. 7. 54. And truly this was the more commendable in this young Gentleman, seeing there be so many At this time,
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Sixthly, he was willing to be admonished, and reproved for what was amiss in him, being herein of Davids mind, Psal. 141. 5. Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindnesse;
Sixthly, he was willing to be admonished, and reproved for what was amiss in him, being herein of Davids mind, Psalm 141. 5. Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness;
And this is one good sign of a godly wise man, Prov. 15. 5. He that regards reproof, is prudent, and vers. 31. the ear that heareth the reproof of life, abides amongst the wise.
And this is one good Signen of a godly wise man, Curae 15. 5. He that regards reproof, is prudent, and vers. 31. the ear that hears the reproof of life, abides among the wise.
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these are in a very dangerous condition, such may read their doom, and see their destiny, Psal. 50. 21, 22. Truth (saith one) is sharp, but bitter though it be,
these Are in a very dangerous condition, such may read their doom, and see their destiny, Psalm 50. 21, 22. Truth (Says one) is sharp, but bitter though it be,
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well principled in the grounds of Religion, and I left him a little before he died (which was about the eighteenth year of his age) knowing what was in the Assemblies Confession of faith, in Wollebius, and what Altingius in his Didactica hath written:
well principled in the grounds of Religion, and I left him a little before he died (which was about the eighteenth year of his age) knowing what was in the Assemblies Confessi of faith, in Wollebius, and what Altingius in his Didactica hath written:
In his Closet, before he came out of his chamber, he read a portion of Scripture, from which he hath raised pertinent observations, when put to the trial;
In his Closet, before he Come out of his chamber, he read a portion of Scripture, from which he hath raised pertinent observations, when put to the trial;
He was sensible of his approaching Death, and the night before, told some about him, that he should not live another night. One of his last words was, I must be gone.
He was sensible of his approaching Death, and the night before, told Some about him, that he should not live Another night. One of his last words was, I must be gone.
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nor through familiarity contemn their authority, but was many times content to refrain from things lawfull and suitable to his desires, to give them satisfaction.
nor through familiarity contemn their Authority, but was many times content to refrain from things lawful and suitable to his Desires, to give them satisfaction.
And being grown up to more maturity, he frequently distributed money amongst them, & would many times say, that if God ever brought him to the enjoyment of his estate, he would as constantly make provision for such as were in want, as for himself and Family.
And being grown up to more maturity, he frequently distributed money among them, & would many times say, that if God ever brought him to the enjoyment of his estate, he would as constantly make provision for such as were in want, as for himself and Family.
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and that hereby he might lay up a good foundation for himself against the time to come, 1 Tim. 6. 18. He knew that rich mens houses should be Gods Store-houses;
and that hereby he might lay up a good Foundation for himself against the time to come, 1 Tim. 6. 18. He knew that rich men's houses should be God's Storehouses;
and God is not unrighteous to forget our labour of love in this kind, Heb. 6. 10. Oh! how may this shame many rich men that keep no proportion between their increases for God, and increases from God:
and God is not unrighteous to forget our labour of love in this kind, Hebrew 6. 10. Oh! how may this shame many rich men that keep no proportion between their increases for God, and increases from God:
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which agrees with that of David, Psal. 112. 9. He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor, his rightcousnesse indures for ever, his horn shall be exalted with honour,
which agrees with that of David, Psalm 112. 9. He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor, his righteousness endures for ever, his horn shall be exalted with honour,
Having thus dispatched those three things that I proposed to speak to, I might adde much more, by telling you of his humility in concealing himself and his own parts,
Having thus dispatched those three things that I proposed to speak to, I might add much more, by telling you of his humility in concealing himself and his own parts,
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Of his sweet and affable nature, and loving and courteous disposition: Of his indefatigable diligence in his imployments, and shunning, yea hating of idlenesse.
Of his sweet and affable nature, and loving and courteous disposition: Of his indefatigable diligence in his employments, and shunning, yea hating of idleness.
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and Limning, whereof he hath left many very good Pieces for so young a Practitioner; and had he lived longer, probably he would have attained to a great perfection therein.
and Limning, whereof he hath left many very good Pieces for so young a Practitioner; and had he lived longer, probably he would have attained to a great perfection therein.
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His meditation upon the History of Christs Transfiguration, Matth. 17. 1, &c. Jesus Christ is so willing that we should have communion with him in this life, that he takes us up into his most secret retirements.
His meditation upon the History of Christ Transfiguration, Matthew 17. 1, etc. jesus christ is so willing that we should have communion with him in this life, that he Takes us up into his most secret retirements.
if then you'ld have Strong, Noble Vertues, Vices to outbrave, Unite your weak-limb'd forces, and you'l see Many a little will a mickle be. T. B. FINIS.
if then You would have Strong, Noble Virtues, Vices to outbrave, Unite your weak-limbed forces, and You'll see Many a little will a much be. T. B. FINIS.
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