The good man's epitaph briefly explained & applyed in a sermon at the funeral of Mr. John Drury. By Thomas Cartwright, M. of A. of Queens College Oxon, and now vicar of Waltham-stow in Essex.
THese words are words of Consolation, conveyed to S. John by a voice from Heaven, that he might thereby encourage the Saints and faithful Servants of God cheerfully to encounter all the dangers which should at any time assault them in their passage through the wildernesse of this World, to the Canaan of Eternal happinesse; by assuring them that the utmost extent of their enemies malice,
THese words Are words of Consolation, conveyed to S. John by a voice from Heaven, that he might thereby encourage the Saints and faithful Servants of God cheerfully to encounter all the dangers which should At any time assault them in their passage through the Wilderness of this World, to the Canaan of Eternal happiness; by assuring them that the utmost extent of their enemies malice,
What dependance soever they may have upon the foregoing parts of this Chapter, they are (as considered in themselves) fit for such a Funeral Discourse as ours,
What dependence soever they may have upon the foregoing parts of this Chapter, they Are (as considered in themselves) fit for such a Funeral Discourse as ours,
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But first, Let The Voice challenge your attention, because 'tis a Voice from Heaven: Non vox hominem sonat, it sounds as if it came from the tongue of an Angel; and not of a Man; and therefore hearken to it, not as 'tis reported by a weak and sinful man, at the second hand,
But First, Let The Voice challenge your attention, Because it's a Voice from Heaven: Non vox hominem Sonnet, it sounds as if it Come from the tongue of an Angel; and not of a Man; and Therefore harken to it, not as it's reported by a weak and sinful man, At the second hand,
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Which Words may fitly be termed, the Godly mans Epitaph, pen'd by S. John as 'twas dictated to him by a voice from heaven; in which (as in all well-composed Epitaphs) there are three things observable, 1. The Inditers Love to the parties deceased, in registring their happiness,
Which Words may fitly be termed, the Godly men Epitaph, penned by S. John as 'twas dictated to him by a voice from heaven; in which (as in all well-composed Epitaphs) there Are three things observable, 1. The Inditers Love to the parties deceased, in registering their happiness,
2. A Signal Character given them, whereby they are distinguished from all others, and their memory continued to posterity, Blessed are they that dye in the Lord.
2. A Signal Character given them, whereby they Are distinguished from all Others, and their memory continued to posterity, Blessed Are they that die in the Lord.
3. Their Friends surviving are comforted, from an assurance of a double priviledg, which they since their death enjoy, viz. 1. Rest or cessation from their works, They rest from their labors.
3. Their Friends surviving Are comforted, from an assurance of a double privilege, which they since their death enjoy, viz. 1. Rest or cessation from their works, They rest from their labors.
And from hence we may observe, how the Spirit of God takes care to register the Priviledges of the Godly, both for their own satisfaction, and others conviction:
And from hence we may observe, how the Spirit of God Takes care to register the Privileges of the Godly, both for their own satisfaction, and Others conviction:
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The happiness of the godly is a Truth of more unquestionable Authority, than those which are conveyed to us by Tradition, for it hath a Scriptum est to confirm it, 'Tis written. So that these are no transient Commendations which are given them from Heaven, such as spend their life in a breath;
The happiness of the godly is a Truth of more unquestionable authority, than those which Are conveyed to us by Tradition, for it hath a Scriptum est to confirm it, It's written. So that these Are no Transient Commendations which Are given them from Heaven, such as spend their life in a breath;
God has a Book of Remembrance in which those who are his Servants are registred, that they may be had in everlasting remembrance, that they may appear to be NONLATINALPHABET, a people of extraordinary note,
God has a Book of Remembrance in which those who Are his Servants Are registered, that they may be had in everlasting remembrance, that they may appear to be, a people of extraordinary note,
Those therefore whom by the declaration of Gods will (as it were by a voice from heaven) he causes to be written amongst his Favourites, must needs have such a share in his love,
Those Therefore whom by the declaration of God's will (as it were by a voice from heaven) he Causes to be written among his Favourites, must needs have such a share in his love,
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He took care to do well, and God takes care that he may hear well, causing his best actions to be written in a fair hand, that he may transmit his memory to after ages:
He took care to do well, and God Takes care that he may hear well, causing his best actions to be written in a fair hand, that he may transmit his memory to After ages:
That the priviledges of the righteous may be sure to be heard of far and near, God causes them to be pronounc'd by a voice from heaven, a miraculous one indeed, a voice without a Speaker, an audible testimony of an invisible witnesse, and yet not outwardly sounding (that we read of) to S. John, but inwardly conveyed to him by that Angel who reveal'd the whole Apocalypse to him.
That the privileges of the righteous may be sure to be herd of Far and near, God Causes them to be pronounced by a voice from heaven, a miraculous one indeed, a voice without a Speaker, an audible testimony of an invisible witness, and yet not outwardly sounding (that we read of) to S. John, but inwardly conveyed to him by that Angel who revealed the Whole Apocalypse to him.
A Good Name shall be his heir, which that it may be made manifest to Succeeding, as well as Present Generations, God orders it to be written, that so his respect and love to him may never be forgotten,
A Good Name shall be his heir, which that it may be made manifest to Succeeding, as well as Present Generations, God order it to be written, that so his respect and love to him may never be forgotten,
and is to be seen as well in the Character which is given them, as likewise in the Comfort which is administred to their surviving friends, I cannot properly be said to passe it over, though I come along with your patience to the Second Observable in my Text; viz.
and is to be seen as well in the Character which is given them, as likewise in the Comfort which is administered to their surviving Friends, I cannot properly be said to pass it over, though I come along with your patience to the Second Observable in my Text; viz.
The Verdict of the Holy Spirit is much different from the Worlds opinion, for whereas they judg none more Miserable, the Comforter declares none more Blessed, then they who dye in the Lord (that is, either for his Cause,
The Verdict of the Holy Spirit is much different from the World's opinion, for whereas they judge none more Miserable, the Comforter declares none more Blessed, then they who die in the Lord (that is, either for his Cause,
which that it may appear to be true beyond all exceptions and mistakes, thre is a clause of Inhibition by the Holy Spirit here inserted, which limits the Proposition,
which that it may appear to be true beyond all exceptions and mistakes, Three is a clause of Inhibition by the Holy Spirit Here inserted, which Limits the Proposition,
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for then Scipio 's Question to his Father were material, Why should we live, many in pain, more in misery, all in sin? but) they only who dy in the Lord;
for then Scipio is Question to his Father were material, Why should we live, many in pain, more in misery, all in since? but) they only who die in the Lord;
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Though every Subject do desire to have this Predicate of Blessedness coupled to it, yet to none is it really agreeable but to those who dye in the Lord, which as I now tell you in the beginning of my Discourse, you will certainly find most true in the end of your lives.
Though every Subject do desire to have this Predicate of Blessedness coupled to it, yet to none is it really agreeable but to those who die in the Lord, which as I now tell you in the beginning of my Discourse, you will Certainly find most true in the end of your lives.
Not every one who ferries over the Dead sea is happy, only they are truly stiled Blessed who arrive safely at the Haven of eternal Happiness, and such are those and those only who dye in the Lord.
Not every one who ferries over the Dead sea is happy, only they Are truly styled Blessed who arrive safely At the Haven of Eternal Happiness, and such Are those and those only who die in the Lord.
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nor can all his vain and frolick methods of confidence shift off the violent horror which he conceives at this news, upon a conscience of his own misdemeanors.
nor can all his vain and frolic methods of confidence shift off the violent horror which he conceives At this news, upon a conscience of his own misdemeanors.
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and the melancholy remembrance of what he has done together with the horrid expectation and foresight of his future sufferings, terrifies him to the purpose.
and the melancholy remembrance of what he has done together with the horrid expectation and foresight of his future sufferings, terrifies him to the purpose.
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He now sees the gates of death wide open expecting him, and through them his passage to those of hell, which he cannot possibly conceive any meanes of escaping, having so highly provok'd that Great Judge before whom he is then to appear:
He now sees the gates of death wide open expecting him, and through them his passage to those of hell, which he cannot possibly conceive any means of escaping, having so highly provoked that Great Judge before whom he is then to appear:
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Whereas on the other hand, he who has made it the business of his life to make the Judg his friend, triumphs at the news of his appearance before him,
Whereas on the other hand, he who has made it the business of his life to make the Judge his friend, Triumphos At the news of his appearance before him,
and looking merrily towards heaven, the Reward of his Innocence, his soul is ravisht with an earnest desire of being dissolved that he may be with God.
and looking merrily towards heaven, the Reward of his Innocence, his soul is ravished with an earnest desire of being dissolved that he may be with God.
Is it any wonder that the wicked should fear death, when their Conscience (which is their faithful Informer) tells them, that it is a Trap-door which will let them down into the Dungeon of eternal misery? Is it any wonder that he is dismayed when these Spiritual Philistines (the terrors of death) make War upon him,
Is it any wonder that the wicked should Fear death, when their Conscience (which is their faithful Informer) tells them, that it is a Trap-door which will let them down into the Dungeon of Eternal misery? Is it any wonder that he is dismayed when these Spiritual philistines (the terrors of death) make War upon him,
when his own heart informs him that the Lord is departed from him? No wonder if he who lived without Grace expects to dye without Comfort. Needs must it be a ghastly sight to him to see death like a Pursevant sent from hell, waiting to guard him into endless miseries.
when his own heart informs him that the Lord is departed from him? No wonder if he who lived without Grace expects to die without Comfort. Needs must it be a ghastly sighed to him to see death like a Pursuivant sent from hell, waiting to guard him into endless misery's.
so that in what habit soever death comes attired, they can make him welcome, because they perceive him to be a Messenger come from their Heavenly Father, to call them to take possession of a Kingdom.
so that in what habit soever death comes attired, they can make him welcome, Because they perceive him to be a Messenger come from their Heavenly Father, to call them to take possession of a Kingdom.
When our Saviour has made the bed of the grave soft and sweet by his own lying in it, a Christian can with much chearfulness and quietness repose himself in it.
When our Saviour has made the Bed of the grave soft and sweet by his own lying in it, a Christian can with much cheerfulness and quietness repose himself in it.
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When an Angel comes to him, as it did to S. Peter, knocks off his chains, and profers him a Gaol-delivery; he is no longer in love with the Prison of his flesh, but lets his Soul follow him freely into the best of Liberties.
When an Angel comes to him, as it did to S. Peter, knocks off his chains, and proffers him a Gaol delivery; he is no longer in love with the Prison of his Flesh, but lets his Soul follow him freely into the best of Liberties.
and court their persecutors as their best friends, giving them thanks for their service in letting them loose from the slavery of this world? Was it not the earnest desire of their future glory, which so passionately inflamed them with a love of their present misery.
and court their persecutors as their best Friends, giving them thanks for their service in letting them lose from the slavery of this world? Was it not the earnest desire of their future glory, which so passionately inflamed them with a love of their present misery.
Needs must they be blessed who dye in the Lord, who then reap the great and plentiful gain of their Godliness; here they have Beatitudinem viae, but then,
Needs must they be blessed who die in the Lord, who then reap the great and plentiful gain of their Godliness; Here they have Beatitudinem Viae, but then,
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and there do they enter upon Beatitudinem Patriae; they have a blessing accompanying them in their wayes, but it is not to be compared with that which meets them at their journies end.
and there do they enter upon Beatitudinem Patriae; they have a blessing accompanying them in their ways, but it is not to be compared with that which meets them At their journeys end.
They who do not live in London cannot expect to dye there, nor can they who do not live in Gods Grace, expect by death to have admission into his Glory:
They who do not live in London cannot expect to die there, nor can they who do not live in God's Grace, expect by death to have admission into his Glory:
they who would obtain the price of eternal happiness (which is to be distributed at the Goal) must first run the race which is set before them, and observe the rules likewise, that are given out by the eternal God, who is to dispose of it,
they who would obtain the price of Eternal happiness (which is to be distributed At the Goal) must First run the raze which is Set before them, and observe the rules likewise, that Are given out by the Eternal God, who is to dispose of it,
Here they shall have desiderium Beatitudinis, there Beatitudinem desiderii, here the desire of happiness and persuit after it, there shall they be swallowed up in the happiness which they desire.
Here they shall have desiderium Beatitudinis, there Beatitudinem Desire, Here the desire of happiness and pursuit After it, there shall they be swallowed up in the happiness which they desire.
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when Death adds rest to it, then, and not before is their happiness compleated; whilst they are in the body, their souls lye manacled in their jayl of flesh;
when Death adds rest to it, then, and not before is their happiness completed; while they Are in the body, their Souls lie manacled in their jail of Flesh;
but then they receive a release, and are joyned with their Saviour in eternal liberty, where they possess joyes, for matter, spiritual; for substance, real; for use, universal; and for continuance, eternal: And therefore
but then they receive a release, and Are joined with their Saviour in Eternal liberty, where they possess Joys, for matter, spiritual; for substance, real; for use, universal; and for Continuance, Eternal: And Therefore
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The wicked go down quick to Hell, but the Godly are dead before hand, and therefore 'tis no trouble or difficulty for them to dye, especially considering that they dye in the Lord. They live in the Lord, in one sense,
The wicked go down quick to Hell, but the Godly Are dead before hand, and Therefore it's no trouble or difficulty for them to die, especially considering that they die in the Lord. They live in the Lord, in one sense,
But Beza 's Latine Translation reads it, Beati qui Domini causâ moriuntur, Blessed are they who dye for the Lord 's sake, who are persecuted for righteousness sake unto death,
But Beza is Latin translation reads it, Beati qui Domini causâ moriuntur, Blessed Are they who die for the Lord is sake, who Are persecuted for righteousness sake unto death,
Though Christ have finished his own sufferings for the expiation of the World, yet there are NONLATINALPHABET, portions which are left behind of the sufferings of Christ, which must be filled up by his body, the Church,
Though christ have finished his own sufferings for the expiation of the World, yet there Are, portions which Are left behind of the sufferings of christ, which must be filled up by his body, the Church,
Now there is a particle of time mentioned in this blessing, which breeds some small difference among Interpreters [ from henceforth ] from now ] from this time ] which some, with Beza, would joyn with [ Blessed ] and then the words run thus, Blessed from henceforth are they who dye in the Lord.
Now there is a particle of time mentioned in this blessing, which breeds Some small difference among Interpreters [ from henceforth ] from now ] from this time ] which Some, with Beza, would join with [ Blessed ] and then the words run thus, Blessed from henceforth Are they who die in the Lord.
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Now because every Epitaph is supposed to be NONLATINALPHABET, Commendatory, and therefore is likewise NONLATINALPHABET, Consolatory, carrying something in it that may calm the minds of those friends, who shall bewayl the parties •••psed;
Now Because every Epitaph is supposed to be, Commendatory, and Therefore is likewise, Consolatory, carrying something in it that may Cam the minds of those Friends, who shall bewail the parties •••psed;
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therefore the holy Spirit here writing upon the Saints departed, closes their Epitaph with matter of comfort to their surviving relations; wherein he takes care by a fresh gale of consolation, to blow over those showers of tears, which would otherwise fall for them;
Therefore the holy Spirit Here writing upon the Saints departed, closes their Epitaph with matter of Comfort to their surviving relations; wherein he Takes care by a fresh gale of consolation, to blow over those showers of tears, which would otherwise fallen for them;
for then they Rest from their labors; that is, from Evils of all sorts, from the Injuries of the World, from Temporal Chastisements from all Infirmities and Bodily Diseases, from all painfull and Laborious Imployments,
for then they Rest from their labors; that is, from Evils of all sorts, from the Injuries of the World, from Temporal Chastisements from all Infirmities and Bodily Diseases, from all painful and Laborious Employments,
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Their Work is done, their Journey ended, no more Fasting, Weeping, Watching, Sinning, Suffering, no Peccant Humors to disturb their crazie bodies, no griping Fears,
Their Work is done, their Journey ended, no more Fasting, Weeping, Watching, Sinning, Suffering, no Peccant Humours to disturb their crazy bodies, no gripping Fears,
and enjoy an absolutely perfect and complete Rest from all their Labors, from the sence of Gods displeasure, from the Disturbing Temptations of Satan, from the Allurements of the flesh, from the bewitching Snares of the World, from all Abuses and Dissentions, from the many Duties which their Weakness made burdensome;
and enjoy an absolutely perfect and complete Rest from all their Labors, from the sense of God's displeasure, from the Disturbing Temptations of Satan, from the Allurements of the Flesh, from the bewitching Snares of the World, from all Abuses and Dissensions, from the many Duties which their Weakness made burdensome;
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where 'tis said of the Saints in Heaven, That they have no Rest day or night; whereas one of the principal Fruits of Life Eternal is shadowed out under the Metaphor of Rest, and here 'tis recorded,
where it's said of the Saints in Heaven, That they have no Rest day or night; whereas one of the principal Fruits of Life Eternal is shadowed out under the Metaphor of Rest, and Here it's recorded,
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To bring both which expressions together, to salute one another with a Kiss of Peace, let us consider that a Rest indeed they have viz. Such a one as implies, A cessation from all toilesome and troublesome Labours:
To bring both which expressions together, to salute one Another with a Kiss of Peace, let us Consider that a Rest indeed they have viz. Such a one as Implies, A cessation from all toilsome and troublesome Labours:
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but for everperfect them And therefore weep not for them, but your selves, in that God has not thought fit to give you a Writ of Ease to sit down with them.
but for everperfect them And Therefore weep not for them, but your selves, in that God has not Thought fit to give you a Writ of Ease to fit down with them.
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As Evil Works have two Punishments following of them close at their heeles, viz. Remorse and guilt of Conscience in this life, and Eternal Damnation in that which is to come:
As Evil Works have two Punishments following of them close At their heals, viz. Remorse and guilt of Conscience in this life, and Eternal Damnation in that which is to come:
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So Good Works have two Rewards attending them, the one in this life, and thats Peace of Conscience; the other following them into that to come, viz. Joy for evermore. Then shall they reap the Fruit of their Labors, when God renders to every one according to their deeds that they have done in the flesh whether good or evil.
So Good Works have two Rewards attending them, the one in this life, and thats Peace of Conscience; the other following them into that to come, viz. Joy for evermore. Then shall they reap the Fruit of their Labors, when God renders to every one according to their Deeds that they have done in the Flesh whither good or evil.
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where thou shalt feast thy self with the vision of that Being, which is Invisible, and according to the Riches of Gods promise, Inherit that Kingdome which flesh and blood cannot inherit.
where thou shalt feast thy self with the vision of that Being, which is Invisible, and according to the Riches of God's promise, Inherit that Kingdom which Flesh and blood cannot inherit.
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but as for those which they performed, partly by the soul, and partly by the body, those will not make any more haste then to overtake them by the Day of Judgment, their recompence being reserved for the Sentence of Remuneration, to be pronounced at that day, Mat. 25. 34, 35.
but as for those which they performed, partly by the soul, and partly by the body, those will not make any more haste then to overtake them by the Day of Judgement, their recompense being reserved for the Sentence of Remuneration, to be pronounced At that day, Mathew 25. 34, 35.
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If Our Works shall certainly follow us, what manner of men ought we to be in all sober conversation? And what a bitter Pill is this for those wicked men to chew upon, whose consciences will convince them, That all their works have been works of Darkness, when they shall certainly know that they will follow them into the Place of Eternal Darkness; which to prevent, follow your works now, that they may follow you hereafter.
If Our Works shall Certainly follow us, what manner of men ought we to be in all Sobrium Conversation? And what a bitter Pill is this for those wicked men to chew upon, whose Consciences will convince them, That all their works have been works of Darkness, when they shall Certainly know that they will follow them into the Place of Eternal Darkness; which to prevent, follow your works now, that they may follow you hereafter.
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or of the Atheist, as not to dream of the life to come, yet methinks there is allurement enough in goodness, to chalenge our choice, our sweat, our industry.
or of the Atheist, as not to dream of the life to come, yet methinks there is allurement enough in Goodness, to challenge our choice, our sweat, our industry.
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for if Faith can but discover to you what the eyes of reason is too dim to see, the eternal weight of glory which is laid up for those in the life to come, who shall serve God in this;
for if Faith can but discover to you what the eyes of reason is too dim to see, the Eternal weight of glory which is laid up for those in the life to come, who shall serve God in this;
I cannot think how you can need any encouragement to press you to lead your lives in a constant obedience to Gods commands, (as I question not but our deceased brother did,) that so when sickness shall nail you to your Pillowes, you may have a full assurance that you shall dye in the Lord,
I cannot think how you can need any encouragement to press you to led your lives in a constant Obedience to God's commands, (as I question not but our deceased brother did,) that so when sickness shall nail you to your Pillows, you may have a full assurance that you shall die in the Lord,
and that it may appear to you all, how sollicitous I am to avoid it, I shall not play the Wire-drawer with his commendations, but rather omit the mentioning of those things which could not possibly incur the suspition of either flattery or falsehood.
and that it may appear to you all, how solicitous I am to avoid it, I shall not play the Wiredrawer with his commendations, but rather omit the mentioning of those things which could not possibly incur the suspicion of either flattery or falsehood.
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how Morality is a fair step toward Christianity, and the Observation of the second Table the best touchstone to try our sincere obedience to the first.
how Morality is a fair step towards Christianity, and the Observation of the second Table the best touchstone to try our sincere Obedience to the First.
as well as an honest man, of his stedfastness in the true Faith (notwithstanding the many temptations which our giddy times might profer to shake it) as likewise his frequent attending on the ordinances, and improvement by them;
as well as an honest man, of his steadfastness in the true Faith (notwithstanding the many temptations which our giddy times might proffer to shake it) as likewise his frequent attending on the ordinances, and improvement by them;
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he hath left me amongst others, a faithful witness, and of his more than ordinary diligence in those stricter duties which require more retirement, his nearest relations give abundant testimony;
he hath left me among Others, a faithful witness, and of his more than ordinary diligence in those Stricter duties which require more retirement, his nearest relations give abundant testimony;
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so meekly, so courteously tow••ds her, that there was no difference or distast between them from the first hour of their acquaintance, to that of his departure;
so meekly, so courteously tow••ds her, that there was no difference or distaste between them from the First hour of their acquaintance, to that of his departure;
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I neither hope, nor attempt to preach you up to a stoical Apathy; our headstrong passions, like unruly Horses, are not to be broken at the first attempt;
I neither hope, nor attempt to preach you up to a stoical Apathy; our headstrong passion, like unruly Horses, Are not to be broken At the First attempt;
It behoves you rather to be thankful to God for sparing him so long, than to murmur and repine at his taking him away now at last. I know you love him too well, to wish the deferring of his happiness, which yet he could never have had but by death,
It behoves you rather to be thankful to God for sparing him so long, than to murmur and repine At his taking him away now At last. I know you love him too well, to wish the deferring of his happiness, which yet he could never have had but by death,
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and of his special grace have your best works, that is, the comfort and exceeding great reward of them, following you into his presence, where there is fulness of joy and pleasures for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
and of his special grace have your best works, that is, the Comfort and exceeding great reward of them, following you into his presence, where there is fullness of joy and pleasures for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
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