The life and death of David. A sermon preached at the funeralls of that worthy member of the Honourable House of Commons, William Strode Esquire, in the Abbey Church in Westminster, Septemb. 22⁰. 1645. / By Gaspar Hickes, a member of the Assembly of Divines.
A SERMON PREACHED in the Abbey Church at Westminster, at the Funerals of that Worthy Member of the Honourable House of Commons, WILLIAM STRODE Esquire, Septemb. 22o. 1645. ACTS 13.36.
A SERMON PREACHED in the Abbatiae Church At Westminster, At the Funerals of that Worthy Member of the Honourable House of Commons, WILLIAM STRODE Esquire, September 22o. 1645. ACTS 13.36.
Let it suffice to shew that they are part of a Sermon preached by Paul at Antioch in Pisidia; wherein he proves, by many invincible arguments, that grand assertion or principle of faith, that Jesus is the Christ, the promised Saviour.
Let it suffice to show that they Are part of a Sermon preached by Paul At Antioch in Pisidia; wherein he Proves, by many invincible Arguments, that grand assertion or principle of faith, that jesus is the christ, the promised Saviour.
His arguments may be reduced to two heads, testimony and events: testimony of John and the Prophets, and events sutable to their testimonies and predictions.
His Arguments may be reduced to two Heads, testimony and events: testimony of John and the prophets, and events suitable to their testimonies and predictions.
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The events foretold and accomplished in Jesus, and here specified are four; production of the seed of David, sufferings from the Jews, buriall, resurrection.
The events foretold and accomplished in jesus, and Here specified Are four; production of the seed of David, sufferings from the jews, burial, resurrection.
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this (I say) is evidenced to have been foretold by many expresse and concluding authorities of Scripture, viz. Psal. 2.7. Isa. 55.3. Psal. 16.10. and which are applicable to Christ, and to him mainly:
this (I say) is evidenced to have been foretold by many express and concluding authorities of Scripture, viz. Psalm 2.7. Isaiah 55.3. Psalm 16.10. and which Are applicable to christ, and to him mainly:
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And if any should question whether David speaks personally of himselfe, or prophetically of Christ in the last mentioned authority, which runnes thus, Thou shalt not suffer thy holy one to see corruption:
And if any should question whither David speaks personally of himself, or prophetically of christ in the last mentioned Authority, which runs thus, Thou shalt not suffer thy holy one to see corruption:
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for David himselfe was a mortall man, whose time was limited by the determination of God within the bounds of his generation, who expired according to the common exigence of man-kinde;
for David himself was a Mortal man, whose time was limited by the determination of God within the bounds of his generation, who expired according to the Common exigence of mankind;
whose outward man saw and suffered some kinde of corruption. He, after he had served his own generation, by them will of God, fell on sleep &c. Which words (if I would set a title on them) might be aptly stiled, the life and death of David.
whose outward man saw and suffered Some kind of corruption. He, After he had served his own generation, by them will of God, fell on sleep etc. Which words (if I would Set a title on them) might be aptly styled, the life and death of David.
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Consider we must that the Apostles principall-drift here is to set David below Christ, and therefore to describe him in his humane finitenesse and frailty.
Consider we must that the Apostles principall-drift Here is to Set David below christ, and Therefore to describe him in his humane finiteness and frailty.
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He served, but it was his honour and uprightnesse to be faithfull and profitable in his service, to do good to them that came within his relation and reach.
He served, but it was his honour and uprightness to be faithful and profitable in his service, to do good to them that Come within his Relation and reach.
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and though his perishable part, his dust was liable to a temporary heartlesse corruption, yet is that deposited, reserved intire and safe to an happy reunion with his soul;
and though his perishable part, his dust was liable to a temporary heartless corruption, yet is that deposited, reserved entire and safe to an happy reunion with his soul;
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Wherein I might point out unto you these things considerable. 1. The person, David. 2. His imployment, he served. 3. The object on which he bestowed his pains, his own generation. 4. The moving and ordering cause, the will of God.
Wherein I might point out unto you these things considerable. 1. The person, David. 2. His employment, he served. 3. The Object on which he bestowed his pains, his own generation. 4. The moving and ordering cause, the will of God.
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he served; not himselfe in an exorbitant, arbitrary, domineering way of government; but others, by seeking their good, and promoting their well fare in all respects:
he served; not himself in an exorbitant, arbitrary, domineering Way of government; but Others, by seeking their good, and promoting their well fare in all respects:
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which I take here to signifie not so much Gods injoyning or prescribing will (which is indeed the rule of all our obedience and service) as his determining, disposing will;
which I take Here to signify not so much God's enjoining or prescribing will (which is indeed the Rule of all our Obedience and service) as his determining, disposing will;
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Doct. It is the integrity, the honour, the happinesse of the godly, by the gracious disposing and working of God, to be made truly serviceable to them with whom they have converse and communion. Or thus;
Doct. It is the integrity, the honour, the happiness of the godly, by the gracious disposing and working of God, to be made truly serviceable to them with whom they have converse and communion. Or thus;
By a speciall choice, a clear call he was taken from the sheep-folds, from following the ewes great with young, from the low and laborious imployment of a shepherd, to royall dignity:
By a special choice, a clear call he was taken from the sheepfolds, from following the ewes great with young, from the low and laborious employment of a shepherd, to royal dignity:
and though they are endowed with divers and different gifts, placed in severall rankes, yet is it the same spirit, the same Lord, the same God which worketh all in all;
and though they Are endowed with diverse and different Gifts, placed in several ranks, yet is it the same Spirit, the same Lord, the same God which works all in all;
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and therefore is the manifestation of the Spirit given to every one to profit withall: the exhibition of all spirituall sufficiencies is for mutuall helpfullnesse.
and Therefore is the manifestation of the Spirit given to every one to profit withal: the exhibition of all spiritual Sufficiencies is for mutual helpfullnesse.
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When the Master of the Schoolmen had discoursed largely and acutely of the mutuall love between the Father and Christ, he concludes all with a confession, Se non possed serte explicare, that it passed his skill to enucleate the mystery:
When the Master of the Schoolmen had discoursed largely and acutely of the mutual love between the Father and christ, he concludes all with a Confessi, Se non possed serte explicare, that it passed his skill to enucleate the mystery:
those blessed bonds are pure in their root and fruit, vigorous in their activity, necessary and indissoluble in their continuance, hearty in their whole frame and drift;
those blessed bonds Are pure in their root and fruit, vigorous in their activity, necessary and indissoluble in their Continuance, hearty in their Whole frame and drift;
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When the Holy Ghost, after the assension of Christ, was plentifully poured down on beleevers, there was an apparition of cloven tongues as of fire sitting upon each of them.
When the Holy Ghost, After the Ascension of christ, was plentifully poured down on believers, there was an apparition of cloven tongues as of fire sitting upon each of them.
God is not unrighteous to forget your worke and labour of love, which ye have shewed to his Name, in that ye have ministred to the Saints, and do minister. Gods justice, his faithfullnesse is here ingaged to remember and remunerate all good offices performed in sincerity to his Saints;
God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which you have showed to his Name, in that you have ministered to the Saints, and do minister. God's Justice, his faithfulness is Here engaged to Remember and remunerate all good Offices performed in sincerity to his Saints;
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1. To discover and cast shame upon the mischievous disposition of gracelesse persons. Oh the strange horrid nocivous properties that are in degenerated man!
1. To discover and cast shame upon the mischievous disposition of graceless Persons. O the strange horrid nocivous properties that Are in degenerated man!
Instead of being serviceable, how pemicious is he to those of his own kinde? see this monstrous piece of his wickednesse pictured, Rom. 3.13, — 17. He imagins mischief, speaks poison, acts destruction:
Instead of being serviceable, how pemicious is he to those of his own kind? see this monstrous piece of his wickedness pictured, Rom. 3.13, — 17. He imagins mischief, speaks poison, acts destruction:
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And is there not now such a viperous generation amongst us, that gnaw out the bowells of their mother, spill the bloud of their brethren, trample all relations under foot, make spoil,
And is there not now such a viperous generation among us, that gnaw out the bowels of their mother, spill the blood of their brothers, trample all relations under foot, make spoil,
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and ruine their occupation, and hate none so much as those that are dear to God? It were well if this might be verified only of such as are in professed armed opposition against Gods cause and people:
and ruin their occupation, and hate none so much as those that Are dear to God? It were well if this might be verified only of such as Are in professed armed opposition against God's cause and people:
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2. This may serve to raze ex sanctorum albe, out of the catalogues of the godly, the fruitlesse, that bring forth nothing conducible to the common good.
2. This may serve to raze ex sanctorum albe, out of the catalogues of the godly, the fruitless, that bring forth nothing conducible to the Common good.
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but the heart of the wicked is little worth, that which is best in him is vile and uselesse, In a humane, much more in a Christian society, thou canst not be unprofitable,
but the heart of the wicked is little worth, that which is best in him is vile and useless, In a humane, much more in a Christian society, thou Canst not be unprofitable,
And if we should take a survey of the masse of men and women, what a heare of drosse might we finde for every grain of metall? How many are there of both sexes,
And if we should take a survey of the mass of men and women, what a hear of dross might we find for every grain of metal? How many Are there of both sexes,
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3. I cannot passe by without reprehension the regardlesse ones of our times, that lay nothing to heart but that which concernes themselves, or touches their own skinnes.
3. I cannot pass by without reprehension the regardless ones of our times, that lay nothing to heart but that which concerns themselves, or touches their own skins.
1. Be sure of a well-bottomed stock of grace, let it be sound and right, and labour the improvement of it to the utmost. True grace is singularly usefull.
1. Be sure of a well-bottomed stock of grace, let it be found and right, and labour the improvement of it to the utmost. True grace is singularly useful.
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or valour, or any the greatest parts, if unsanctified, in comparison of one that hath such abilities seasoned with grace? God indeed may make such instrumentall for good, he may serve himselfe upon them,
or valour, or any the greatest parts, if unsanctified, in comparison of one that hath such abilities seasoned with grace? God indeed may make such instrumental for good, he may serve himself upon them,
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and hath as much light in it as it can hold; but the greater Luminaries afford strongest influences, and send forth most abundant, usefull, comfortable light.
and hath as much Light in it as it can hold; but the greater Luminaries afford Strongest influences, and send forth most abundant, useful, comfortable Light.
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The least sparke of grace is an immortall seed, a parcell of the divine nature, more worth then a world but graces of prime magnitude are of most eminent usefullnesse,
The least spark of grace is an immortal seed, a parcel of the divine nature, more worth then a world but graces of prime magnitude Are of most eminent usefullnesse,
and send abroad the strongest and sweetest rayes, to the benefit and refreshment of others. Covet the most and best therefore, that you may be able to do most good.
and send abroad the Strongest and Sweetest rays, to the benefit and refreshment of Others. Covet the most and best Therefore, that you may be able to do most good.
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'Tis a notable character of excellencie which Paul sets upon Timothy; he describes him to be a man of a singular spirit, he naturally cared for the state of the people,
It's a notable character of excellency which Paul sets upon Timothy; he describes him to be a man of a singular Spirit, he naturally cared for the state of the people,
Apollos a man famous for eloquence, mighty in the Scriptures, and fervent in spirit, a bold preacher of the things of the Lord, deigns to hear and receive more clear and prefect instructions in the waies of God from Aquila and Priscilla, persons farre his inferiours in divers respects.
Apollos a man famous for eloquence, mighty in the Scriptures, and fervent in Spirit, a bold preacher of the things of the Lord, deigns to hear and receive more clear and prefect instructions in the ways of God from Aquila and Priscilla, Persons Far his inferiors in diverse respects.
And I hope it is not intended as a for formality, that the advice of the Assembly might stand only on the Frontispiece of your directions and Ordinances,
And I hope it is not intended as a for formality, that the Advice of the Assembly might stand only on the Frontispiece of your directions and Ordinances,
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How can we serve God, or you, or the Churches of Christ, if we are kept or thrust from that, wherein a great part of our usefullnesse consists? 'Tis strange that the power of the Keyes, of binding and loosing, that formidable sentence, 1 Cor. 5. should be aëriall, imaginary,
How can we serve God, or you, or the Churches of christ, if we Are kept or thrust from that, wherein a great part of our usefullnesse consists? It's strange that the power of the Keys, of binding and losing, that formidable sentence, 1 Cor. 5. should be aerial, imaginary,
to domineere over the faith and consciences, and not to serve the souls, and helpe the joy of Gods people, the fault would be in the persons, not in the power.
to domineer over the faith and Consciences, and not to serve the Souls, and help the joy of God's people, the fault would be in the Persons, not in the power.
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How serviceable Gods faithfull Ministers have endeavoured to be, according to their call and abilities, to the present generation, in the great affairs now on foot;
How serviceable God's faithful Ministers have endeavoured to be, according to their call and abilities, to the present generation, in the great affairs now on foot;
Benefacta benefactis pertegito (saith the Comique) ne perpluat. Good deeds and services are like titles on an house, betwixt which if there be too much distance and disparity, 'twill rain thorow.
Benefacta benefactis pertegito (Says the Comic) ne perpluat. Good Deeds and services Are like titles on an house, betwixt which if there be too much distance and disparity, it'll rain thorough.
Is it not a sad thing to see them that have been forward and eminent in serving the publique, grow rusty and uselesse, through humour, emulation or discontent,
Is it not a sad thing to see them that have been forward and eminent in serving the public, grow rusty and useless, through humour, emulation or discontent,
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and so thrown aside as unstrung instruments, or tools whereof all the steel is worne out? Look to your selves that you lose not those things that ye have wrought, that you suffer not so many things in vain;
and so thrown aside as unstrung Instruments, or tools whereof all the steel is worn out? Look to your selves that you loose not those things that you have wrought, that you suffer not so many things in vain;
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The Magistrate (let him be the supreme) from the multiplicity and weightinesse of his imployment, is by way of excellencie stiled NONLATINALPHABET, the Minister or servant of God.
The Magistrate (let him be the supreme) from the Multiplicity and weightiness of his employment, is by Way of excellency styled, the Minister or servant of God.
The Angels, those glorious spirits, that with eternall satisfaction behold the face of God, and with nimble alacrity execute his behests, are ministring spirits,
The Angels, those glorious spirits, that with Eternal satisfaction behold the face of God, and with nimble alacrity execute his behests, Are ministering spirits,
'Tis a title of honour frequently given by God to Christ, my servant: And himselfe professes that he came into the world, not to be ministred to, but to minister.
It's a title of honour frequently given by God to christ, my servant: And himself Professes that he Come into the world, not to be ministered to, but to minister.
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Yea, the glorious maiesty of Heaven and earth, God blessed for ever, God in his habitation, on his throne of excellencie, stiles him selfe a father of the fatherlesse, a judge of the widowes, a helper in the time of need of all them that wait upon him.
Yea, the glorious majesty of Heaven and earth, God blessed for ever, God in his habitation, on his throne of excellency, stile him self a father of the fatherless, a judge of the Widows, a helper in the time of need of all them that wait upon him.
'Tis to be doubted, there are many among you that look high, whom the Lord will not honour so much as to let you wash the feet of his Saints, sweep the dust out of his Temple, tugge at an oare in the shippe that carries Christ and his Church.
It's to be doubted, there Are many among you that look high, whom the Lord will not honour so much as to let you wash the feet of his Saints, sweep the dust out of his Temple, tug At an oar in the ship that carries christ and his Church.
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Sometimes a little succour stops a fatall fall, a small assistance turnes aside a deadly stroke, a poor sleight medicine is made effectuall to preserve life:
Sometime a little succour stops a fatal fallen, a small assistance turns aside a deadly stroke, a poor sleight medicine is made effectual to preserve life:
when societies of Saints, states and Churches lie a bleeding, and cry aloud to us for our hands, our hearts, our tears, our prayers, our all to helpe them?
when societies of Saints, states and Churches lie a bleeding, and cry aloud to us for our hands, our hearts, our tears, our Prayers, our all to help them?
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3. This may move us likewise that the service of the godly is relative, reciprocall, mutuall. One member cannot say to another, I have no need of thee.
3. This may move us likewise that the service of the godly is relative, reciprocal, mutual. One member cannot say to Another, I have no need of thee.
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4. Take a taste of the refreshments our faithfull, painfull serviceablenesse leaves upon our spirits. The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much.
4. Take a taste of the refreshments our faithful, painful serviceableness leaves upon our spirits. The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whither he eat little or much.
The Christian that labours hard for the honour of his master, and advantage of his fellow-servants, whatever outward exigences befall him, hath inward peace, at least in the cause for the present,
The Christian that labours hard for the honour of his master, and advantage of his Fellow servants, whatever outward exigences befall him, hath inward peace, At least in the cause for the present,
When he was even in the mouth of death, the recognition or rellish of his faithfull pains in serving God and his people, filled him with unspeakable joy.
When he was even in the Mouth of death, the recognition or relish of his faithful pains in serving God and his people, filled him with unspeakable joy.
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many that toyl, and sweat, and serve for the publique good, and need refreshing. Were my own spirit sutable, I might draw much comfort from this fountain:
many that toil, and sweat, and serve for the public good, and need refreshing. Were my own Spirit suitable, I might draw much Comfort from this fountain:
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If with Mordecai he be raised to outward dignity and power, he will ingratiate and endear himself to the multitude of his brethren, by seeking the wealth of his people,
If with Mordecai he be raised to outward dignity and power, he will ingratiate and endear himself to the multitude of his brothers, by seeking the wealth of his people,
they are the pillars of Kingdoms, the props of Parliaments, the cement of societies, the horsemen and charets of armies, the beauty of all things here below.
they Are the pillars of Kingdoms, the props of Parliaments, the cement of societies, the horsemen and charets of armies, the beauty of all things Here below.
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Without oftentation we may boldly say, If any thing under Heaven be instrumentall to keep up these shaken, distracted, dying kingdoms from utter ruin, 'tis most likely it will be the Saints service.
Without ostentation we may boldly say, If any thing under Heaven be instrumental to keep up these shaken, distracted, dying kingdoms from utter ruin, it's most likely it will be the Saints service.
All things are yours (saith the Apostle) whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, &c. you have interesse in all the faithfull pains of Christs Ministers, in all the ordinances of life;
All things Are yours (Says the Apostle) whither Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, etc. you have Interest in all the faithful pains of Christ Ministers, in all the ordinances of life;
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Alas poor rich worldling, hungerstarved Epicures, dolefull sensualists, you that thinke ye have the world at will, that walk with your train of attendants,
Alas poor rich worldling, hungerstarved Epicureans, doleful sensualists, you that think you have the world At will, that walk with your train of attendants,
Your table shall become a snare, your friends tormentours, your pleasures poyson, your wealth rust to your wounded spirits, your very lives a burden to you,
Your table shall become a snare, your Friends tormentors, your pleasures poison, your wealth rust to your wounded spirits, your very lives a burden to you,
yet so long as that chosen generation, that holy seed, the off-spring of God continue (and continue they shall in a constant series, till they are perfected in number and graces,
yet so long as that chosen generation, that holy seed, the offspring of God continue (and continue they shall in a constant series, till they Are perfected in number and graces,
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and translated to glory) you shall serve be served, and that in the dearest bonds of relation, the sweetest intercourse of mutuall help fullnesse, which shall be effectuall to your spirituall and eternall well fare.
and translated to glory) you shall serve be served, and that in the dearest bonds of Relation, the Sweetest intercourse of mutual help fullness, which shall be effectual to your spiritual and Eternal well fare.
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Something more I have to say, and 'tis touching the servant of God and of his people, whose dust is now brought back to the dust from whence 'twas taken.
Something more I have to say, and it's touching the servant of God and of his people, whose dust is now brought back to the dust from whence 'twas taken.
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For your parts, Nobles and Senatours, you do your selves right by honouring his memoriall, by commanding and attending the solemnities of his interrement.
For your parts, Nobles and Senators, you do your selves right by honouring his memorial, by commanding and attending the solemnities of his interment.
I purposely passe by the mention of the antiquity and noblenesse of his descent, the piety of his private course, his sweetnesse in conversation, his faithfullnesse in friendship, &c. and shall limit my selfe to the patern in my text:
I purposely pass by the mention of the antiquity and nobleness of his descent, the piety of his private course, his sweetness in Conversation, his faithfulness in friendship, etc. and shall limit my self to the pattern in my text:
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1. He served. And in his service we may notice these remarkable excellencies. 1. His indefatigable industry, his fervent and zealous intention upon the businesses of state.
1. He served. And in his service we may notice these remarkable excellencies. 1. His indefatigable industry, his fervent and zealous intention upon the businesses of state.
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He was none of those that peep now and then into the House to inquire, What news? that sit there sometimes for recreation, that are present mainly to helpe a friend, or promote an interesse:
He was none of those that peep now and then into the House to inquire, What news? that fit there sometime for recreation, that Are present mainly to help a friend, or promote an Interest:
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'Tis observed of Erasmus, that he more punished the Monkes fat bellies by his Sales, then Luther did by his stomachation. refell the crossnesse or cunning of some, who could not well be met with,
It's observed of Erasmus, that he more punished the Monks fat bellies by his Sales, then Luther did by his stomachation. refel the crossness or cunning of Some, who could not well be met with,
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Yet I beleeve, that honesty, which is the best Logique and Rhetorique, and uprightnesse, which can never be confuted, added the most invincible force and weight to his motions and reasons. 3. His insuperable constancie.
Yet I believe, that honesty, which is the best Logic and Rhetoric, and uprightness, which can never be confuted, added the most invincible force and weight to his motions and Reasons. 3. His insuperable constancy.
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or if they sticke amongst us, they hang doubtfully, and yeeld but uncertain and unwholesome light? He fixedly kept his orbe and his motion, till he finished his course.
or if they stick among us, they hang doubtfully, and yield but uncertain and unwholesome Light? He fixedly kept his orb and his motion, till he finished his course.
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he counted not his contentments, his estate, his liberty, his life dear unto him, that he might do his worke, and accomplish the ministery, the service which he received of God.
he counted not his contentment's, his estate, his liberty, his life dear unto him, that he might do his work, and accomplish the Ministry, the service which he received of God.
In those worst, most dangerous, for lorne times, like another Curtius, he cast himselfe in hiatum, into the gulfe, the jaws of extreme perill, for his countries good.
In those worst, most dangerous, for lost times, like Another Curtius, he cast himself in hiatum, into the gulf, the Jaws of extreme peril, for his countries good.
In all that he intended or did for the publique, I could never observe (and it was my happinesse to converse constantly and intimately with him for a good space of time) I say I could never observe any thing of selfe before his eyes, either for the present, or in expectation.
In all that he intended or did for the public, I could never observe (and it was my happiness to converse constantly and intimately with him for a good Molle of time) I say I could never observe any thing of self before his eyes, either for the present, or in expectation.
A great and usefull hand he had in procuring treasure, the sinews of warre, yet I dare affirme in spite of malice and calumny, that none of it stuck to his fingers.
A great and useful hand he had in procuring treasure, the sinews of war, yet I Dare affirm in spite of malice and calumny, that none of it stuck to his fingers.
Very scrupulous he was in receiving, nay resolute in refusing the expressions of common mean courtesies from any, especially if there were the least appearance or suspition of a hook in the bait.
Very scrupulous he was in receiving, nay resolute in refusing the expressions of Common mean courtesies from any, especially if there were the least appearance or suspicion of a hook in the bait.
Did you ever know him raise party, or make a motion, or drive a designe to that purpose? He did not trudge up and down to Committees, nor appear in them, to advocate or intercede for any in causes that would not hold water.
Did you ever know him raise party, or make a motion, or drive a Design to that purpose? He did not trudge up and down to Committees, nor appear in them, to advocate or intercede for any in Causes that would not hold water.
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How justly might he say as Chrysostome, when he was ready to be tome off from his people by banishment, Vita mihi ad vestrum profectum tantummodo ducitur.
How justly might he say as Chrysostom, when he was ready to be tome off from his people by banishment, Vita mihi ad Vestrum profectum tantummodo ducitur.
Will you, can you hear any thing of his death? I should say nothing of the manner of it, were it not to stop the black mouthes of some, that speak falsely and despitefuly of it.
Will you, can you hear any thing of his death? I should say nothing of the manner of it, were it not to stop the black mouths of Some, that speak falsely and despitefuly of it.
and 'tis probable the report was raised by some, who will say of him, with as much malice and as little truth, as Tertullus said of Paul; We have found this man the very pestilence.
and it's probable the report was raised by Some, who will say of him, with as much malice and as little truth, as Tertullus said of Paul; We have found this man the very pestilence.
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And though the nature of his sicknesse hindered his expressions, yet I doubt not but his Master found him watching, because he found him doing. Blessed is that servant, whom his Lord when he commeth shall finde so doing. One thing yet remains.
And though the nature of his sickness hindered his expressions, yet I doubt not but his Master found him watching, Because he found him doing. Blessed is that servant, whom his Lord when he comes shall find so doing. One thing yet remains.
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Is it a small matter, that so serviceable, so usefull a labourer should be called home from worke in the middest of his day, the prime of his time? doth not this portend that the season is almost spent,
Is it a small matter, that so serviceable, so useful a labourer should be called home from work in the midst of his day, the prime of his time? does not this portend that the season is almost spent,
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And what can more impair us then the taking away the prudent, the honourable, the Councellour, the pillars of state, the Atlasses of our publique fabrique? Our losse in this particular is the greater, in regard of our present poor condition.
And what can more impair us then the taking away the prudent, the honourable, the Counselor, the pillars of state, the Atlasses of our public fabric? Our loss in this particular is the greater, in regard of our present poor condition.
2. If we understand his generation more strictly, for them that are brethren of the same order, members of the same society with him, I shall leave a few words with them,
2. If we understand his generation more strictly, for them that Are brothers of the same order, members of the same society with him, I shall leave a few words with them,
You need not do so, there's world enough left for you to conquer, worke enough for you to do and we hope, we beleeve the best and sweetest of the worke is yet to come, and will come ere long.
You need not do so, there's world enough left for you to conquer, work enough for you to do and we hope, we believe the best and Sweetest of the work is yet to come, and will come ere long.
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Gird up therefore the loynes of your mindes, put forth all the vigour of your best abilities, let the livelinesse and activity of your endeavours repair the wide and wofull breach which death hath made upon you.
Gird up Therefore the loins of your minds, put forth all the vigour of your best abilities, let the liveliness and activity of your endeavours repair the wide and woeful breach which death hath made upon you.
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This worthy Member of yours, your dear and helpefull fellow-labourer, over whose ashes you mourn, hath served our his time, his taske is done, he is laid downe to sleep, his dust must for a while be wrapped up in corruption, and his earthy reliques we have laid up with his fathers. FINIS.
This worthy Member of yours, your dear and helpful Fellow-laborer, over whose Ashes you mourn, hath served our his time, his task is done, he is laid down to sleep, his dust must for a while be wrapped up in corruption, and his earthy Relics we have laid up with his Father's. FINIS.
