A sermon at the funerall of the truely vertuous, honourable, valiant, in fame, never-dying, Sir Simon Harcourt, one of his Majesties most honourable privie councell in the realme of Ireland, and colonell over some of His Majesties forces there. Preached in Christ-Church in Dublin, Mar. 31. 1642. Before the Lords Justices, and the rest of His Majesties most honourable privie councell, his Majesties commanders and souldiers for that present service. By Edward Dunstervill, Batchelour of Divinitie. Now published by command of the House of Parliament.
I Have this day upon this most sad occasion two sable subjects to treat on, one in the Text, the other out of the Text, the first is of slaine Iosiah, a godly Prince, the second is of this slaine Colonell a •odly subject:
I Have this day upon this most sad occasion two sable subject's to Treat on, one in the Text, the other out of the Text, the First is of slain Josiah, a godly Prince, the second is of this slain Colonel a •odly Subject:
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1. Hee was one who had an honourable repute in his and our Nation, with the most honourable there of a prudent faithfull and choyce Warrior, which may appeare by His Majesties and the Honourable Parliaments joynt Election of him for this our great service.
1. He was one who had an honourable repute in his and our nation, with the most honourable there of a prudent faithful and choice Warrior, which may appear by His Majesties and the Honourable Parliaments joint Election of him for this our great service.
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yet which is honourable indeed one that bore in his body Martyr-like, the markes of Christ Iesus, having beene before this his last two severall times sore wounded in two severall services at Mastrichte and Kinsconce.
yet which is honourable indeed one that boar in his body Martyrlike, the marks of christ Iesus, having been before this his last two several times soar wounded in two several services At Mastrichte and Kinsconce.
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3. And in a word which is the best of his renowne, the diamond in his gold, he was godly, honest, temperate and faithfull as well to God and his Conscience,
3. And in a word which is the best of his renown, the diamond in his gold, he was godly, honest, temperate and faithful as well to God and his Conscience,
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Durst I presume to inlarge my selfe further than my limited time, I could tell you rare things of his devotion, of his frequency in private prayer, of his godly exercise with his Family, of his diligence in reading the Scripture and other holy bookes:
Durst I presume to enlarge my self further than my limited time, I could tell you rare things of his devotion, of his frequency in private prayer, of his godly exercise with his Family, of his diligence in reading the Scripture and other holy books:
In the time of my short acquaintance with him I had in private a bundell of such sweet holy divine expressions from him, which with out trespassing on my Conscience, I may say,
In the time of my short acquaintance with him I had in private a bundle of such sweet holy divine expressions from him, which with out trespassing on my Conscience, I may say,
then filled my soule with ravishment of joy, as it is now with sorrow, that God should be so gracious unto this distressed land, to send us in this needfull time a leader of his people, one as well vertuous as valorous, one that was both a Ioshuah and a Iosiah, and indeed such a worthy of whom we in this sinfull kingdome were not worthy.
then filled my soul with ravishment of joy, as it is now with sorrow, that God should be so gracious unto this distressed land, to send us in this needful time a leader of his people, one as well virtuous as valorous, one that was both a Joshua and a Josiah, and indeed such a worthy of whom we in this sinful Kingdom were not worthy.
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It is worth recording that immediately before his fore stroke he was reproving a Souldier for swearing, demanding what if God had taken him away with that oath in his mouth.
It is worth recording that immediately before his before stroke he was reproving a Soldier for swearing, demanding what if God had taken him away with that oath in his Mouth.
After being himselfe stricken, and deeming his wound to be mortall, hee with great willingnesse and patient mildnesse submitted himselfe to the LORDS will,
After being himself stricken, and deeming his wound to be Mortal, he with great willingness and patient mildness submitted himself to the LORDS will,
but comforting himselfe that it was in Gods cause he suffered, saying to me, had it not beene his cause, he would never have come over hither on the service;
but comforting himself that it was in God's cause he suffered, saying to me, had it not been his cause, he would never have come over hither on the service;
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and in a word, passing by many devout passages, as long as his weary spirits had any vigour he scarce ever ceased sending forth with great comfort and confidence most strong cryes & prayers;
and in a word, passing by many devout passages, as long as his weary spirits had any vigour he scarce ever ceased sending forth with great Comfort and confidence most strong cries & Prayers;
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and as one supposing every breath to be his last, would frequently end his requests with that sweet dying saying of Saint Steven, Lord into thy hands I give my spirit, and in the end with the breathing out of our prayers for his salvation he gave up the Ghost;
and as one supposing every breath to be his last, would frequently end his requests with that sweet dying saying of Saint Steven, Lord into thy hands I give my Spirit, and in the end with the breathing out of our Prayers for his salvation he gave up the Ghost;
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and of the just men made perfect in the presence of Iesus Christ, who was sore wounded for his transgressions, bruised and slaine for his sinnes, where he is triumphantly rejoycing like a great Conqueror, where he is made of a godly subject and valiant Souldier on earth, a most glorious happy and immortall King in Heaven.
and of the just men made perfect in the presence of Iesus christ, who was soar wounded for his transgressions, Bruised and slain for his Sins, where he is triumphantly rejoicing like a great Conqueror, where he is made of a godly Subject and valiant Soldier on earth, a most glorious happy and immortal King in Heaven.
I proceed to speake of the second thing, of the subject in the Text, which is a like tragicall, to wit, of the fatall death of that godly valiant King Iosiah. And the Archers shot at King Josiah, and the King said, have me away for I am sore wounded, &c. Least I should trespasse my commands, which is to bee briefe, I have hence cull'd out two particulars only to treat of:
I proceed to speak of the second thing, of the Subject in the Text, which is a like tragical, to wit, of the fatal death of that godly valiant King Josiah. And the Archers shot At King Josiah, and the King said, have me away for I am soar wounded, etc. lest I should trespass my commands, which is to be brief, I have hence culled out two particulars only to Treat of:
Certaine it is that there was not a King after David over Iudah and Israel like unto Iosiah; who so reades the Bible History shall finde most glorious things recorded of him.
Certain it is that there was not a King After David over Iudah and Israel like unto Josiah; who so reads the bible History shall find most glorious things recorded of him.
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It is said of Goliah, 1 Sam. 17.33. That he was a man of Warre from his youth, but of this Josiah that from his youth hee did seeke after the God of David;
It is said of Goliath, 1 Sam. 17.33. That he was a man of War from his youth, but of this Josiah that from his youth he did seek After the God of David;
and in the twelfth yeare he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, &c. 2 Chron. 34 4.5, 6. Hee did that which was right in the sight of the Lord,
and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, etc. 2 Chronicles 34 4.5, 6. He did that which was right in the sighed of the Lord,
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and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left, 2 King. 22.2. In a word such was his zeale against Idolatry and to the service of the Lord, that hee remaines on sacred record without parallell;
and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left, 2 King. 22.2. In a word such was his zeal against Idolatry and to the service of the Lord, that he remains on sacred record without parallel;
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Whence we may observe this conclusion, that The events, occurrencies and stroaks of Warre, they may betide the good as well as the bad, the best as well as the worst of the Lords people.
Whence we may observe this conclusion, that The events, occurrences and Strokes of War, they may betide the good as well as the bad, the best as well as the worst of the lords people.
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1 Sam. 17. In the great battaile betwixt the Philistines, and Israel God by Davids hand with a sling, stone stroke nocent Goliah, and 2 Sam. 7. Thus in a hot b•ttaile was innocent Vriah smitten also, 1 Sam. 31.3.
1 Sam. 17. In the great battle betwixt the philistines, and Israel God by Davids hand with a sling, stone stroke nocent Goliath, and 2 Sam. 7. Thus in a hight b•ttaile was innocent Uriah smitten also, 1 Sam. 31.3.
Disobedient Saul was shot, and sayes the Text, sore wounded: •nd so was godly and obedient Ionathan in the same field on the same day, againe 2 Chron. 18. •• A certaine man drew a Bow at a venture,
Disobedient Saul was shot, and Says the Text, soar wounded: •nd so was godly and obedient Ionathan in the same field on the same day, again 2 Chronicles 18. •• A certain man drew a Bow At a venture,
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And you see here that the like occurrence betides this most godly Prince Iosiah. So that as it is said concerning the Duke of Alua's sword, that it knew no difference betwixt the Protestant or Papist,
And you see Here that the like occurrence betides this most godly Prince Josiah. So that as it is said Concerning the Duke of Alua's sword, that it knew no difference betwixt the Protestant or Papist,
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All things come alike to all (viz. all outward things) there is one event to the righteous and to the wicked, to the good and cleane and unto the uncleane, to him that sweares,
All things come alike to all (viz. all outward things) there is one event to the righteous and to the wicked, to the good and clean and unto the unclean, to him that swears,
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and to him that feares an oath, in Luke 13.1, 2, 3. Our Saviour reasons this case with certaine who conceived that they were more righteous than others, because that they escaped the hands of bloud shedding Pilate;
and to him that fears an oath, in Lycia 13.1, 2, 3. Our Saviour Reasons this case with certain who conceived that they were more righteous than Others, Because that they escaped the hands of blood shedding Pilate;
Others because they escaped the fall of the Tower of Siloe which slew eighteene persons, but our Saviour tells them Nay, but except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish;
Others Because they escaped the fallen of the Tower of Siloe which slew eighteene Persons, but our Saviour tells them Nay, but except you Repent, you shall all likewise perish;
It is true somtimes God in judgment to destroy wicked men, sends outward evills, sometimes in the field, sometimes in their families, sometimes in their beds, sometime in battell as he did Abner, and Ahab, and Absolom, and Shebah, with many of the rebellious and provoking among the people of Israel of old,
It is true sometimes God in judgement to destroy wicked men, sends outward evils, sometime in the field, sometime in their families, sometime in their Beds, sometime in battle as he did Abner, and Ahab, and Absalom, and Shebah, with many of the rebellious and provoking among the people of Israel of old,
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and in Histories as he did Olimpius the Arrian Heretike Anno 510. and as hee did Iulian the Apostate, who was slaine with an Arrow having intended upon his returne from Persia to have slaine all the Christians, to root out the name of the Galileans: and as he did the wicked Emperour Dioclesian of whom it is reported, that hee was strooke with madnesse,
and in Histories as he did Olimpius the Arrian Heretic Anno 510. and as he did Iulian the Apostate, who was slain with an Arrow having intended upon his return from Persiam to have slain all the Christians, to root out the name of the Galileans: and as he did the wicked Emperor Diocletian of whom it is reported, that he was struck with madness,
The first is taken from the cruell disposition of the wicked, it is certain the wicked hate the just and their mercies towards them are cruell as wee may see in Ahab and Amaziah, and Iezabel and Pashur and Saul, and in the Primitive and later perfecutors,
The First is taken from the cruel disposition of the wicked, it is certain the wicked hate the just and their Mercies towards them Are cruel as we may see in Ahab and Amaziah, and Jezebel and Pashur and Saul, and in the Primitive and later perfecutors,
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as Domitian, Dioclesian, Valentinian, Le•, Garnet, Gardiner and others and that which wee now know by woefull experience of this bitter and hasty Nation, who Caldean like have not onely marched through the breadth of our Land,
as Domitian, Diocletian, Valentinian, Le•, Garnet, Gardiner and Others and that which we now know by woeful experience of this bitter and hasty nation, who Chaldean like have not only marched through the breadth of our Land,
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and most holy profession, branding both with as foule opprobrious obloquies as could be devised, either against Iewes or Mahumetans, neither have the rested herein,
and most holy profession, branding both with as foul opprobrious Obloquies as could be devised, either against Iewes or Mahumetans, neither have the rested herein,
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but like so many evening Wolves, have torne in peeces poore innocent babes, stripped as well Aged as others in the coldest season both men and women starke naked,
but like so many evening Wolves, have torn in Pieces poor innocent babes, stripped as well Aged as Others in the Coldest season both men and women stark naked,
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Besides the more holy (from the beginning of the rebellion, when their mindes were best difposed) the more holy any man, any Minister had b•en, the worse it fared with him, such have been fure to bee stigmatized, to bee sore wounded, to bee slaine or hanged;
Beside the more holy (from the beginning of the rebellion, when their minds were best difposed) the more holy any man, any Minister had b•en, the Worse it fared with him, such have been fure to be stigmatized, to be soar wounded, to be slain or hanged;
as he was able to keepe Elijah from the fury of Ahab and his wicked Wife; Daniel from the fury of the Lions, the three Children from the fury of the fire,
as he was able to keep Elijah from the fury of Ahab and his wicked Wife; daniel from the fury of the Lions, the three Children from the fury of the fire,
The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart, and mercifull men are taken away none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evill to come,
The righteous Perishes, and no man Layeth it to heart, and merciful men Are taken away none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come,
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When God hath had a purpose to bring a lingring heavie calamity upon a Land, it hath been usuall with him to call and cull out to himselfe such as are his deerely beloved,
When God hath had a purpose to bring a lingering heavy calamity upon a Land, it hath been usual with him to call and cull out to himself such as Are his dearly Beloved,
Even as a carefull mother who seeing her Children in the way, when she beholds a company of wild Horses or beasts comming, she presently whips up the Child into her armes and t•kes him home,
Even as a careful mother who seeing her Children in the Way, when she beholds a company of wild Horses or beasts coming, she presently whips up the Child into her arms and t•kes him home,
even so when as the Lord sees a hovering judgement over a Land like a flying fiery Scroule, hee gathers some of his choyce servants unto himselfe, that hee may preserve them from the evill thereof.
even so when as the Lord sees a hovering judgement over a Land like a flying fiery Scroule, he gathers Some of his choice Servants unto himself, that he may preserve them from the evil thereof.
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It was a passage which this worthy Colonell fastned for his own stay and comfort in the day of his departure in my hearing, that he did conceive that this might be a cause of this Gods dealing with him, expressing his feares of some approaching evill to the Church of God:
It was a passage which this worthy Colonel fastened for his own stay and Comfort in the day of his departure in my hearing, that he did conceive that this might be a cause of this God's dealing with him, expressing his fears of Some approaching evil to the Church of God:
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Secondly, God may have a minde in his so doing to bring them the more suddenly to Heaven, one reports it for a saying of Bradford the most blessed Martyr,
Secondly, God may have a mind in his so doing to bring them the more suddenly to Heaven, one reports it for a saying of Bradford the most blessed Martyr,
and certainely with the like celerity, are all those of his Saints hasted unto the Lord, who with Iosiah and this sweet holy Worthy are taken away with a stroake of an Arrow,
and Certainly with the like celerity, Are all those of his Saints hasted unto the Lord, who with Josiah and this sweet holy Worthy Are taken away with a stroke of an Arrow,
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when as they are wounded in the Lords battaile, when as they dye in Gods cause, have they not in this that surpassing glory to be made like unto Christ Iesus, who went hence according to the prophecie, with his garments and sacred body dyed in his owne pretious warme hearts bloud.
when as they Are wounded in the lords battle, when as they die in God's cause, have they not in this that surpassing glory to be made like unto christ Iesus, who went hence according to the prophecy, with his garments and sacred body died in his own precious warm hearts blood.
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but give mee a Souldier whose garments have been dyed in bloud, for therein is the best of outward glory, excellent is that brave resolution of Paul, God forbid that I should glory in any thing, save in the Crosse of Christ Iesus, Gala. 6.14.
but give me a Soldier whose garments have been died in blood, for therein is the best of outward glory, excellent is that brave resolution of Paul, God forbid that I should glory in any thing, save in the Cross of christ Iesus, Gala. 6.14.
Iesus, See an example of this, in Acts 5.40.41. of Peter and the other Apostles, who when they were imprisoned and beaten, they went from the Councell rejoycing that they were counted worthy to suffer for Christs name.
Iesus, See an Exampl of this, in Acts 5.40.41. of Peter and the other Apostles, who when they were imprisoned and beaten, they went from the Council rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer for Christ name.
This uncertainty of the occurrences of War doth certainely afright multitudes of way ward spirits among us, who thinke it death to goe into the field to put their heads out at a Castle,
This uncertainty of the occurrences of War does Certainly affright Multitudes of Way ward spirits among us, who think it death to go into the field to put their Heads out At a Castle,
besides consider how Christ was smitten wounded and slaine for thy sake, why then will you feare to suffer the hazard of wound or of life for his sake.
beside Consider how christ was smitten wounded and slain for thy sake, why then will you Fear to suffer the hazard of wound or of life for his sake.
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Thus did those two renowned Emperours, Constantine and Theodosius; for this end consider what you have heard, godly Iosiah was shot and fell in the field,
Thus did those two renowned emperors, Constantine and Theodosius; for this end Consider what you have herd, godly Josiah was shot and fell in the field,
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how many presidents might I name you in sacred stories, in humane histories, and some in our experience who have suddenly beene taken away in all places and conditions? So that in all places, in all conditions, in all actions, at all times, it is a good and meet thing that all persons make ready, with their loynes girt, with their lights burning, to bee like men who wait for their Lord;
how many Presidents might I name you in sacred stories, in humane histories, and Some in our experience who have suddenly been taken away in all places and conditions? So that in all places, in all conditions, in all actions, At all times, it is a good and meet thing that all Persons make ready, with their loins girded, with their lights burning, to be like men who wait for their Lord;
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and honoured, yet perillous above all wayes of service, because for you our enemies daily lay ambushments, watch night and day in every opportune place, who are often whole dayes and nights,
and honoured, yet perilous above all ways of service, Because for you our enemies daily lay ambushments, watch night and day in every opportune place, who Are often Whole days and nights,
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so that though you bee with Iosiah sore wounded in body, in the day of battel, you may have the sweet comforts, the sweet comforts of a good Conscience in your soules, in a word though killed, you may gloriously live in your spirits with that God, who made you,
so that though you be with Josiah soar wounded in body, in the day of battle, you may have the sweet comforts, the sweet comforts of a good Conscience in your Souls, in a word though killed, you may gloriously live in your spirits with that God, who made you,
and the land shall mourne, &c. The point arising thence is, That when God takes away an eminent Saint, set in place of extraordinary service, that then is surely great cause of great lamentation.
and the land shall mourn, etc. The point arising thence is, That when God Takes away an eminent Saint, Set in place of extraordinary service, that then is surely great cause of great lamentation.
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When Abner that great Generall of the field was slaine by Ioab, it is storied that David cursed Ioab, and he and his people mourned greatly for Abner, and sayes the Text, the King lift up his voyce and wept at the grave of Abner,
When Abner that great General of the field was slain by Ioab, it is storied that David cursed Ioab, and he and his people mourned greatly for Abner, and Says the Text, the King lift up his voice and wept At the grave of Abner,
and rent them, and likewise all the men that were with him, they mourned and wept and fasted untill even for Saul, and Jonathan and for the people of the Lord,
and rend them, and likewise all the men that were with him, they mourned and wept and fasted until even for Saul, and Johnathan and for the people of the Lord,
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How are the mighty fallen in the middest of the battell, O Jonathan thou wast slaine in thy high places, I am distressed for thee my brother Jonathan, &c. Moreover I dare adventure to go further, that to be insensible of an affliction, that besides a Ioseph a Saint, a Land of Gods people, is a provoking sinne as is plaine, Amos 6.1, 2, 4, 5. Much more when the Lord doth not only wound but take away a Ioseph a Iosiah a religious Statesman, a godly Officer,
How Are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle, Oh Johnathan thou wast slain in thy high places, I am distressed for thee my brother Johnathan, etc. Moreover I Dare adventure to go further, that to be insensible of an affliction, that beside a Ioseph a Saint, a Land of God's people, is a provoking sin as is plain, Amos 6.1, 2, 4, 5. Much more when the Lord does not only wound but take away a Ioseph a Josiah a religious Statesman, a godly Officer,
and rejoyce at the death of that sweet Iosiah Edward the sixth, and of his unparalleld godly Sister Queene Elizabeth, and without question which pierces my heart to thinke on the like rejoycing is now in the hearts of our base and cruell enemits in this Kingdome upon the unhappie tydings of the fall of this renowned valiant.
and rejoice At the death of that sweet Josiah Edward the sixth, and of his unparalleled godly Sister Queen Elizabeth, and without question which pierces my heart to think on the like rejoicing is now in the hearts of our base and cruel enemits in this Kingdom upon the unhappy tidings of the fallen of this renowned valiant.
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This was one maine cause of Davids great mournings for the losse of the forenamed Saul and Ionatham, 2 Sam. 1.19, 20, 21. The beauty of Israel is fallen slaine how are the mightie fallen? Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askalon, Why? Least the daughters of the Philistims rejoyce,
This was one main cause of Davids great mournings for the loss of the forenamed Saul and Jonathan, 2 Sam. 1.19, 20, 21. The beauty of Israel is fallen slain how Are the mighty fallen? Tell it not in Gaza, publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon, Why? lest the daughters of the philistines rejoice,
least the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph, and for this cause sayes oe o•• our Tex• it was that Iosiah's servants after he was wounded took him out of his owne Chariot where he was,
lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph, and for this cause Says oe o•• our Tex• it was that Josiah's Servants After he was wounded took him out of his own Chariot where he was,
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yet is it in it selfe a grievous judgement to the people left where they had abode see the Prophets bewaylings of this evill and how hee rankes it with one of Gods sore judgments, Isa. 3.1, 2, 3. For behold the Lord, the Lord of Heasts will take from Ierusalem the stay and staffe, the whole stay of bread,
yet is it in it self a grievous judgement to the people left where they had Abided see the prophets bewailings of this evil and how he ranks it with one of God's soar Judgments, Isaiah 3.1, 2, 3. For behold the Lord, the Lord of Hests will take from Ierusalem the stay and staff, the Whole stay of bred,
I remember what a most solid holy Divine said of the death of a worthy Judge of England, that the redemption of the life of such a one in such times as we live in,
I Remember what a most solid holy Divine said of the death of a worthy Judge of England, that the redemption of the life of such a one in such times as we live in,
for the good of such a Country had beene worth a Kings ransome, neither in my opinion doe I conceive, that the life of this deceased Gentleman in such a time and place as this is to bee prized at a lower rate, all the bloud in the bodies of a province of Rebels is not worth the bloud that ran in his Vaines.
for the good of such a Country had been worth a Kings ransom, neither in my opinion do I conceive, that the life of this deceased Gentleman in such a time and place as this is to be prized At a lower rate, all the blood in the bodies of a province of Rebels is not worth the blood that ran in his veins.
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The ground of this conclusion is in that the losse of such men doe greatly weaken the State of a Realme, especially when a Realme is in such a broken condition,
The ground of this conclusion is in that the loss of such men do greatly weaken the State of a Realm, especially when a Realm is in such a broken condition,
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It is a great losse to lose an Abner, a Ioab, a valiant Captaine, such as were our old English Warwick, Talbot, and Bedford, who were the terrour of the French, such as Mountjoy, Essex, and Chichester in Ireland, but there is no losse like the losse of such as these, being godly religious.
It is a great loss to loose an Abner, a Ioab, a valiant Captain, such as were our old English Warwick, Talbot, and Bedford, who were the terror of the French, such as Mountjoy, Essex, and Chichester in Ireland, but there is no loss like the loss of such as these, being godly religious.
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and the Babilonish garments, he so provoked God, that he permitted the men of Ai to smite Israels great Hoast, them under brave Ioshuah, that before prosperous Generall.
and the Babylonish garments, he so provoked God, that he permitted the men of Ai to smite Israel's great Host, them under brave Joshua, that before prosperous General.
As for the godly howsoever deem'd by the wicked they are the best friends that they have in the world, they are the strength of a Land, as it is said of Elijah, they are the Chariots and horse-men of Israel, that is their very strength of War, who prevaile more,
As for the godly howsoever deemed by the wicked they Are the best Friends that they have in the world, they Are the strength of a Land, as it is said of Elijah, they Are the Chariots and horsemen of Israel, that is their very strength of War, who prevail more,
so if God take away these who are our bonds, our hoopes, our Church, our Common-weale cannot hold together, See Isa. 1. Except Lord had left us a seed, we had been as Sodome, That is except the Lord had continued some seed of righteous men, we had been destroyed before this day.
so if God take away these who Are our bonds, our hoops, our Church, our Commonweal cannot hold together, See Isaiah 1. Except Lord had left us a seed, we had been as Sodom, That is except the Lord had continued Some seed of righteous men, we had been destroyed before this day.
An example of this we have in Genesis 19. Whenas the Lord was about to destroy Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboim, and Zegor, had there been in those five Cities but 50, 45, 40, 30, 20. Yea ten righteous persons the Lord would not have destroyed them:
an Exampl of this we have in Genesis 19. Whenas the Lord was about to destroy Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboim, and Zegor, had there been in those five Cities but 50, 45, 40, 30, 20. Yea ten righteous Persons the Lord would not have destroyed them:
though a family abased, and abused by the ungodly Citizens, yet the Lord out of his pretious esteeme and care of them, hee provides a Zoar a safe place for Lot and them,
though a family abased, and abused by the ungodly Citizens, yet the Lord out of his precious esteem and care of them, he provides a Zoar a safe place for Lot and them,
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These things being considered, let any reasonable man tell me when as a godly Iosiah or any other godly and Religious Commander or any righteous person whatsoever is taken away, especially I say where there is such breaches and perills,
These things being considered, let any reasonable man tell me when as a godly Josiah or any other godly and Religious Commander or any righteous person whatsoever is taken away, especially I say where there is such Breaches and perils,
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And contrary it is a judgment for an eminent person to die, and the people not to lament, as Jer. 16.4, 5, 6. Wherefore it is an evill done to the party deceased,
And contrary it is a judgement for an eminent person to die, and the people not to lament, as Jer. 16.4, 5, 6. Wherefore it is an evil done to the party deceased,
For our particulars, I pray God it bee not a present sin in this our present evill time, we had two religious valorous brave Officers sore wounded to death of late before this Honourable Colonell.
For our particulars, I pray God it be not a present since in this our present evil time, we had two religious valorous brave Officers soar wounded to death of late before this Honourable Colonel.
I might say they were were too slightly lamented, howsoever consider what you have heard this day among other things that the neglect thereof is a most grievous sin,
I might say they were were too slightly lamented, howsoever Consider what you have herd this day among other things that the neglect thereof is a most grievous since,
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we have other sins as yet reigning and very raging among us want of humiliation on fast dayes, excessive drunkennesse abundance of oathes, notwithstanding all the desires that God hath brought upon us, God of heaven withstand that wee persist no further therein,
we have other Sins as yet reigning and very raging among us want of humiliation on fast days, excessive Drunkenness abundance of Oaths, notwithstanding all the Desires that God hath brought upon us, God of heaven withstand that we persist no further therein,
But passing many other things which the very short time of my meditation constraines me unto Let mee beseech you right Honourable and the rest of Gods people here present to apply your hearts to a sable sensiblenesse of this great evill wch the Lord hath done unto us, let it never be said that such a religious affable honourable worthy, who came over and offered himselfe willingly to help us,
But passing many other things which the very short time of my meditation constrains me unto Let me beseech you right Honourable and the rest of God's people Here present to apply your hearts to a sable sensibleness of this great evil which the Lord hath done unto us, let it never be said that such a religious affable honourable worthy, who Come over and offered himself willingly to help us,
least the Lord, great Iehovah be angry and in his displeasure take away yet more of those brave valiants which he raised up for us, to the weakening of our armies,
lest the Lord, great Jehovah be angry and in his displeasure take away yet more of those brave valiants which he raised up for us, to the weakening of our armies,
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