Real comforts, extracted from moral and spiritual principles. Presented in a sermon, preached at the funeral of that reverend divine Mr. Thomas Ball late minister of Gods Word at Northampton, upon the 21. day of June, A.D. 1659. With a narrative of his life and death. By John Howes, M.A. rector of Abington near Northampton.
FUnerall Sermons aime at Two Ends. 1. The Honour of the Dead, that they who die in the Lord, may live in the Memories of Men. 2. The Comfort of the Living, that they who through Mercy are yet alive, may not through the violence of Affection, be opprest with Grief, for them who are dead.
Funeral Sermons aim At Two Ends. 1. The Honour of the Dead, that they who die in the Lord, may live in the Memories of Men. 2. The Comfort of the Living, that they who through Mercy Are yet alive, may not through the violence of Affection, be oppressed with Grief, for them who Are dead.
And likewise it is in some degree necessary to provide a portion of holy Scripture, which may be like the Mantle of Elijah, to restrain these swelling floods of Grief, lest they over-run their bankes.
And likewise it is in Some degree necessary to provide a portion of holy Scripture, which may be like the Mantle of Elijah, to restrain these swelling floods of Grief, lest they overrun their banks.
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for then he should either approve a Cynical turpitude, which is destructive to humane society, or else he should allow a Stoical dulnesse, wch doth assimilate man unto a stock.
for then he should either approve a Cynical turpitude, which is destructive to humane society, or Else he should allow a Stoical dulness, which does assimilate man unto a stock.
But the Apostle doth advise them to regulate their natural affections, that they be not Exorbitant. He directs them to moderate their Grief, that they do not violate the boundaries of Christian Hope, verse 13. But I would not have you to be ignorant, Brethren, concerning them which are asleep that you sorrow not,
But the Apostle does Advice them to regulate their natural affections, that they be not Exorbitant. He directs them to moderate their Grief, that they do not violate the boundaries of Christian Hope, verse 13. But I would not have you to be ignorant, Brothers, Concerning them which Are asleep that you sorrow not,
The first Cordial is drawn from a principle of the Gospel, namely, the Resurrection of the dead, (a principle which the highest natural Reason, elevated by the industrious improvement of those imbred Principles, which Arianus calls NONLATINALPHABET, praenotions, could never mount unto,
The First Cordial is drawn from a principle of the Gospel, namely, the Resurrection of the dead, (a principle which the highest natural Reason, elevated by the Industria improvement of those imbred Principles, which Arianus calls, praenotions, could never mount unto,
unlesse it was assisted with the wings of super-natural revelation) the Apostle bids them comfort themselves in this, that the Bodies of their Friends, are so far from annihilation, as the Atheists imagine,
unless it was assisted with the wings of supernatural Revelation) the Apostle bids them Comfort themselves in this, that the Bodies of their Friends, Are so Far from annihilation, as the Atheists imagine,
or from a finall dissolution into irrecoverable atomes, as the Epicureans dream, or from a perpetual elementary transmutation, as the Peripateticks maintain, that they shall rise again out of the earth in their true dimensions,
or from a final dissolution into irrecoverable Atoms, as the Epicureans dream, or from a perpetual elementary transmutation, as the Peripatetics maintain, that they shall rise again out of the earth in their true dimensions,
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The which blessedness consists partly in the eternal vision of God, by an act of the Understanding perfectly beholding him who is the Truth. And it consists partly in the eternal fruition of God, by an act of the Will abundantly imbracing him who is the greatest Good. And it consists partly in the excellent disposition of the Body, to be perfectly subject to the Soul, Verse 17. Verb. ult. And so shall we be for ever with the Lord.
The which blessedness consists partly in the Eternal vision of God, by an act of the Understanding perfectly beholding him who is the Truth. And it consists partly in the Eternal fruition of God, by an act of the Will abundantly embracing him who is the greatest Good. And it consists partly in the excellent disposition of the Body, to be perfectly Subject to the Soul, Verse 17. Verb. ult. And so shall we be for ever with the Lord.
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and in this sense it is onely once used in all the New Testament (as Pasor observes) namely, Acts 28.20 — usually in Scripture it signifies three things. 1. To exhort, Heb. 3.13. — 2. To beseech, Rom. 12.1. — 3. To comfort, 2 Cor. 7.6.
and in this sense it is only once used in all the New Testament (as Pastor observes) namely, Acts 28.20 — usually in Scripture it signifies three things. 1. To exhort, Hebrew 3.13. — 2. To beseech, Rom. 12.1. — 3. To Comfort, 2 Cor. 7.6.
— The two former significations may be found in profane Authors, but the last signification which my Text carries, is onely to be found in Holy Scripture
— The two former significations may be found in profane Authors, but the last signification which my Text carries, is only to be found in Holy Scripture
The English word to comfort, is derived from the Latine word Confortare, to strengthen, for Grief is the privative contrary to Comfort, doth weaken the Vitals, obstruct the Animals, exhaust the radical moisture, extinguish the natural heat, oppresse the Appetite,
The English word to Comfort, is derived from the Latin word Confortare, to strengthen, for Grief is the privative contrary to Comfort, does weaken the Vitals, obstruct the Animals, exhaust the radical moisture, extinguish the natural heat, oppress the Appetite,
and sensitive comfort, and may be plentifully supplied from the wel-stored Herbal of an expert Galenist, or from the subtile limbeck of a studious Paracelsian.
and sensitive Comfort, and may be plentifully supplied from the wel-stored Herbal of an expert Galenist, or from the subtle limbeck of a studious Paracelsian.
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Therefore there is a second sort of Comfort, which is incorporeal, and spiritual; answerable to which there is another Grief, which is inward and invisible;
Therefore there is a second sort of Comfort, which is incorporeal, and spiritual; answerable to which there is Another Grief, which is inward and invisible;
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The proper effect of which Grief, is the weakning of the rational Soul, in the moral Operations of it, by a misty over-clouding the Ʋnderstanding, a passionate perplexing the Will, a tumultuous disturbing the Memory, and a violent untuning the Affections. Such a Grief as this cannot be cured by any collegiate Dispensatory.
The proper Effect of which Grief, is the weakening of the rational Soul, in the moral Operations of it, by a misty overclouding the Ʋnderstanding, a passionate perplexing the Will, a tumultuous disturbing the Memory, and a violent untuning the Affections. Such a Grief as this cannot be cured by any collegiate Dispensatory.
It is not the Aphorismes of Hippocrates, nor the Rules of Avicenna, nor the Councels of Fernelius, that can heal this distemper of Soul. It is not the harmonious Musick of Juball, nor the melting voice of Herodias, nor the sparkling cups of Belshazzar, nor the Magnificent Palace of Nebuchadnezzer, nor the savory meat which Isaac loved, that can expel this Melancholy of Spirit.
It is not the Aphorisms of Hippocrates, nor the Rules of Avicenna, nor the Counsels of Fernelius, that can heal this distemper of Soul. It is not the harmonious Music of Jubal, nor the melting voice of Herodias, nor the sparkling cups of Belshazzar, nor the Magnificent Palace of Nebuchadnezzar, nor the savoury meat which Isaac loved, that can expel this Melancholy of Spirit.
He onely hath the Oile of the good Samaritan, and can poure it into the wounded Soul. He onely hath those soveraign Leaves of the Tree of Life, which are appointed for the healing of the Nations.
He only hath the Oil of the good Samaritan, and can pour it into the wounded Soul. He only hath those sovereign Leaves of the Tree of Life, which Are appointed for the healing of the nations.
It is true there are other Physicians, who do confidently pretend to very excellent Restoratives, & boldly proclaim the vertue of their Antidotes, as allsufficient;
It is true there Are other Physicians, who do confidently pretend to very excellent Restoratives, & boldly proclaim the virtue of their Antidotes, as All-sufficient;
but upon serious examination, their choisest Drugs will appear corrupted, their most spirituous Distillations will be found sophisticated, themselvs will be proved Mountebanks, and all their comforts (though many of them in their kind may be useful) will be but like the Lapwing, wch makes a great noise,
but upon serious examination, their Choicest Drugs will appear corrupted, their most spirituous Distillations will be found sophisticated, themselves will be proved Mountebanks, and all their comforts (though many of them in their kind may be useful) will be but like the Lapwing, which makes a great noise,
to look up to this Almighty Physician, who is the Father of Spirits. Say with David, Psalm 6.2. Have mercy on me O Lord, for I am weak, O Lord heal me for my bones are vexed. Say with Moses, Psalm 90.14. O satisfie us early with thy mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad all our dayes.
to look up to this Almighty physician, who is the Father of Spirits. Say with David, Psalm 6.2. Have mercy on me Oh Lord, for I am weak, Oh Lord heal me for my bones Are vexed. Say with Moses, Psalm 90.14. Oh satisfy us early with thy mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
Many a Child of Light doth walk in darknesse, but God can so light your Candle, that you shall be as it were in Goshen, and your darknesse shall be turned to Light.
Many a Child of Light does walk in darkness, but God can so Light your Candle, that you shall be as it were in Goshen, and your darkness shall be turned to Light.
We find Paul cheering up himself with a Promise, when he was tossed with so cloudy a Tempest, that neither Sun, nor Moon, nor Stars appeared for many Dayes.
We find Paul cheering up himself with a Promise, when he was tossed with so cloudy a Tempest, that neither Sun, nor Moon, nor Stars appeared for many Days.
Who can with a holy displeasure interrogate with Paul, What mean you to weep, and to break my heart? Yea, credible Histories tell us, that there were some vertuous men among the Heathen, who could by the Principles of Moral Philosophy, present a handsom face of Comfort to the eyes of Men, under the secret gripes,
Who can with a holy displeasure interrogate with Paul, What mean you to weep, and to break my heart? Yea, credible Histories tell us, that there were Some virtuous men among the Heathen, who could by the Principles of Moral Philosophy, present a handsome face of Comfort to the eyes of Men, under the secret gripes,
and silent rackings of their tenderest Affections. Thus did the most eloquent of Latine Oratours, compose a Book De Consolatione, to comfort himself and his Relations, under the early death of his Beloved Tulliola. Thus did the gallant Quintus Fabius deliver a consolatory.
and silent rackings of their Tenderest Affections. Thus did the most eloquent of Latin Orators, compose a Book De Consolation, to Comfort himself and his Relations, under the early death of his beloved Tulliola. Thus did the gallant Quintus Fabius deliver a consolatory.
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Oration in publick, to comfort himself and the mournful Senate, upon the immature death of his onely Son, who was both the darling of Rome, and the prop of his Ancient Family.
Oration in public, to Comfort himself and the mournful Senate, upon the immature death of his only Son, who was both the darling of Room, and the prop of his Ancient Family.
Yea the greater part even of Saints, by reason of their imperfect sanctification, are prone to feele inward convulsions with Jacob, to expresse outward despondencies with Rebecca, and to say upon the struglings of sorrow in their minds what she said upon the strugling of the children in her Womb. If it be so, why am I thus? and therefore there is great need to comfort one another.
Yea the greater part even of Saints, by reason of their imperfect sanctification, Are prove to feel inward convulsions with Jacob, to express outward Despondencies with Rebecca, and to say upon the strugglings of sorrow in their minds what she said upon the struggling of the children in her Womb. If it be so, why am I thus? and Therefore there is great need to Comfort one Another.
Quem dies vidit veniens superbum, Hunc dies vidit fugiens jacentem. Whom the Morning Sun beholds glistering with Majesty, the Evening Sun beholds tumbling in Misery.
Whom dies vidit veniens superbum, Hunc dies vidit fugiens jacentem. Whom the Morning Sun beholds glistering with Majesty, the Evening Sun beholds tumbling in Misery.
Sesostris the proud King of Egypt was taught an Emblem of the vicissitude of humane glory and adversity, in the turning wheeles of the royal chariot, which four captive Princes did draw,
Sesostris the proud King of Egypt was taught an Emblem of the vicissitude of humane glory and adversity, in the turning wheels of the royal chariot, which four captive Princes did draw,
and pointed towards Heaven, were soon after depressed, and did roule in the dust. Nihil stabile aut firmum arbiter ille rerum esse voluit, praeter ipsum.
and pointed towards Heaven, were soon After depressed, and did roll in the dust. Nihil stabile Or Firmum arbiter Isle rerum esse voluit, praeter ipsum.
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If any thing in the World be honoured with that priviledge, it must be the Coelestial Bodies, which some call Quinta Essentia, a substance specifically distinct from the Four Elements, but .
If any thing in the World be honoured with that privilege, it must be the Celestial Bodies, which Some call Quinta Essentia, a substance specifically distinct from the Four Elements, but.
learned Mathematicians demonstrate, that New Stars have appeared, & vanished in the Starry Heaven, and therefore they are capable of generation, & corruption.
learned Mathematicians demonstrate, that New Stars have appeared, & vanished in the Starry Heaven, and Therefore they Are capable of generation, & corruption.
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The strongest Head may turn round with a swimming Vertigo; the stoutest Heart may shake with a trembling Palsey; The ablest Understanding sink, with a stupifying Apoplexy; and the most envied Prosperity expire with a Falling Sicknesse, that is a sudden Adversity.
The Strongest Head may turn round with a swimming Vertigo; the Stoutest Heart may shake with a trembling Palsy; The Ablest Understanding sink, with a stupefying Apoplexy; and the most envied Prosperity expire with a Falling Sickness, that is a sudden Adversity.
That they do not add the weights both of sin, & of guilt to their present pressures, by imitating Rachel, who refused to be comforted. I desire them to consider, That it is the height of folly to repine at his actings, who is the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
That they do not add the weights both of since, & of guilt to their present pressures, by imitating Rachel, who refused to be comforted. I desire them to Consider, That it is the height of folly to repine At his actings, who is the King of Kings, and Lord of lords.
These and such like Meditations should be admitted into the recesses of our Mind, that at length some beam of spiritual Comfort might refresh the troubled Soul.
These and such like Meditations should be admitted into the Recesses of our Mind, that At length Some beam of spiritual Comfort might refresh the troubled Soul.
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But if these Meditations are too intellectuall for the present dulnesse of a violent Affection, then be advised to apply these sensitive remedies, in the intervals of Passiō, namely;
But if these Meditations Are too intellectual for the present dulness of a violent Affection, then be advised to apply these sensitive remedies, in the intervals of Passion, namely;
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That immoderate Tears are the prodigality of Affection, and cannot restore the dead to life. That the wound which bleedes inwardly, is oft times Mortal:
That immoderate Tears Are the prodigality of Affection, and cannot restore the dead to life. That the wound which bleeds inwardly, is oft times Mortal:
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and the Grief which over flowes the Heart is seldom curable. I shall conclude this with the words of the Moralist; Fluant lachrymae, sed eaedem desinant:
and the Grief which over flows the Heart is seldom curable. I shall conclude this with the words of the Moralist; Fluant lachrymae, sed eaedem desinant:
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Or I shall rather conclude with the exemplary practice of that devout and holy Matron Paula, who was (as St. Hierom saith) a Woman exercised with sorrows,
Or I shall rather conclude with the exemplary practice of that devout and holy Matron Paula, who was (as Saint Hieronymus Says) a Woman exercised with sorrows,
The Psalm she commonly sung was the 42. Psalm, the Verses which did taste like Manna, were the 5th. and the 11th. the words are these, Why art thou cast down O my Soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my Countenance and my God.
The Psalm she commonly sung was the 42. Psalm, the Verses which did taste like Manna, were the 5th. and the 11th. the words Are these, Why art thou cast down Oh my Soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my Countenance and my God.
& discharge it with all sincerity and faithfulnesse, for (to wave other Arguments) it is a most worthy imployment to be instrumental in the recovery of a fainting heart.
& discharge it with all sincerity and faithfulness, for (to wave other Arguments) it is a most worthy employment to be instrumental in the recovery of a fainting heart.
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Whosoever doth these things, I do not parallel him with the most renowned Heroës, but judge him to be most like God himself. The Heathens Theologie called their supream God Jupiter, and that name in the Etymology of it, is juvans Pater, the comfo•ting Father.
Whosoever does these things, I do not parallel him with the most renowned Heroes, but judge him to be most like God himself. The heathens Theology called their supreme God Jupiter, and that name in the Etymology of it, is juvans Pater, the comfo•ting Father.
Our Scripture which is the Christians Divinity, calls the true God, NONLATINALPHABET the Comforter, and that word in that signification is, Peculium Christianae Religionis, the proper goods of Christian Religion. It may be observed, that in all the New Testament, God is not once called the Lord of Hosts, which is a title of terror,
Our Scripture which is the Christians Divinity, calls the true God, the Comforter, and that word in that signification is, Peculium Christian Religion, the proper goods of Christian Religion. It may be observed, that in all the New Testament, God is not once called the Lord of Hosts, which is a title of terror,
when they have been bountifully darted upon the Earth, Spiritual Parsimony is the broad road to Soul-poverty, and he that wraps up his Talent in a Napkin, is justly punished with the total privation of it.
when they have been bountifully darted upon the Earth, Spiritual Parsimony is the broad road to Soul-poverty, and he that wraps up his Talon in a Napkin, is justly punished with the total privation of it.
and the Law of the Gospel, declared, that there is a real distinction between those who minister about holy things, and those who are to be instructed in the same.
and the Law of the Gospel, declared, that there is a real distinction between those who minister about holy things, and those who Are to be instructed in the same.
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There is an inestimable Comfort, more precious then the Gold of Ophir, which is prepared for all them who mourn in Sion, who cry out of the burden of their sins,
There is an inestimable Comfort, more precious then the Gold of Ophir, which is prepared for all them who mourn in Sion, who cry out of the burden of their Sins,
but none can communicate this unutterable sweet Comfort (whereby many a Soul hath gon to Heaven with inward Peace) but only a Lawful Minister. Christ who is the Head of the Church hath given to them,
but none can communicate this unutterable sweet Comfort (whereby many a Soul hath gone to Heaven with inward Peace) but only a Lawful Minister. christ who is the Head of the Church hath given to them,
There is an unvaluable Comfort, (more precious then all the Jewels which lie upon the Arabian shore) which is provided for every Christian who hungers and thirsts after Gospel-righteousnesse,
There is an unvaluable Comfort, (more precious then all the Jewels which lie upon the Arabian shore) which is provided for every Christian who hunger's and thirsts After Gospel righteousness,
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Which the ancient godly Fathers call, NONLATINALPHABET, the Bread of Life, NONLATINALPHABET, the Mithridate of the Soul. NONLATINALPHABET, the spiritual food. And which was so much valued by the Zealous Primitive Christians, that many of them received it every Week,
Which the ancient godly Father's call,, the Bred of Life,, the Mithridate of the Soul., the spiritual food. And which was so much valued by the Zealous Primitive Christians, that many of them received it every Week,
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and many of them longed to receive it on their Death beds, as their Viaticum, their spiritual journy-provision, to strengthen their Faith under the conflicts of Death which were approaching.
and many of them longed to receive it on their Death Beds, as their Viaticum, their spiritual journy-provision, to strengthen their Faith under the conflicts of Death which were approaching.
But none can consecrate this blessed Sacrament, but onely a lawful Minister. Christ Jesus said onely to them, NONLATINALPHABET, this do ye. If any other person though a supream Magistrate;
But none can consecrate this blessed Sacrament, but only a lawful Minister. christ jesus said only to them,, this do you. If any other person though a supreme Magistrate;
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if any other creature though an Angel or an Archangel, presume to do it, he violates one of the most sacred mysteries of Christian Religion; and instead of distributing a holy Sacrament, deludes the credulous multitude with a piece of ordinary Bread, and some drops of common Wine. To add no more.
if any other creature though an Angel or an Archangel, presume to do it, he violates one of the most sacred Mysteres of Christian Religion; and instead of distributing a holy Sacrament, deludes the credulous multitude with a piece of ordinary Bred, and Some drops of Common Wine. To add no more.
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and for the Edification of them in doctrinal, and habitual Faith, until they come to a perfect Man. This Comfort is the preaching of Gods Word, which howsoever under-valued by men of carnal hearts, is called by the Apostle NONLATINALPHABET, the Power of God. But none can preach with authority but a lawful Minister.
and for the Edification of them in doctrinal, and habitual Faith, until they come to a perfect Man. This Comfort is the preaching of God's Word, which howsoever undervalved by men of carnal hearts, is called by the Apostle, the Power of God. But none can preach with Authority but a lawful Minister.
and practice of the holy Apostles, and according to the observance of the Universal Church of Christ, in all ages, have been lawfully ordained to that sacred employment.
and practice of the holy Apostles, and according to the observance of the Universal Church of christ, in all ages, have been lawfully ordained to that sacred employment.
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There is a little Branch which growes upon the spreading Tree of Time, which the Hebrewes call NONLATINALPHABET the Greeks call NONLATINALPHABET, the Latines Opportunitas, and we in our english tongue, the Season, which derives a sweetnesse,
There is a little Branch which grows upon the spreading Tree of Time, which the Hebrews call the Greeks call, the Latins Opportunitas, and we in our english tongue, the Season, which derives a sweetness,
The purest grapes are soure, the most delicious fruit unpleasant, the rarest plants invalid, if they are gathered out of their Season. Theseus, Romulus, Lycurgus, and the rest of those Worthies, which antiquity admires almost to adoration, had missed their Garlands of Glory,
The Purest grapes Are sour, the most delicious fruit unpleasant, the Rarest plants invalid, if they Are gathered out of their Season. Theseus, Romulus, Lycurgus, and the rest of those Worthies, which antiquity admires almost to adoration, had missed their Garlands of Glory,
Consider that high passions are like the cataracts of Nilus, which deafen those who are under the command of them, that they are like to the rocks of Adamant, which are impenetrable to a furious violence.
Consider that high passion Are like the cataracts of Nilus, which deafen those who Are under the command of them, that they Are like to the Rocks of Adamant, which Are impenetrable to a furious violence.
Passions must have some leisure for digestion. We know that the most scorching Sun, after the expiration of some moments will decline to the cooling West.
Passion must have Some leisure for digestion. We know that the most scorching Sun, After the expiration of Some moments will decline to the cooling West.
The Canicular Star hath but his Moneth. Signat tempora propriis aptans Officiis Deus. God that fits seasons, doth set a signal Mark upon them for peculiar services.
The Canicular Star hath but his Monn. Sign tempora propriis aptans Offices Deus. God that fits seasons, does Set a signal Mark upon them for peculiar services.
It is much questioned by Divines, whether the right reading of Romans 12.11. be NONLATINALPHABET. i. e. serving the Lord as St. Chrysostom, Theophylact, and our English Translation reads it,
It is much questioned by Divines, whither the right reading of Romans 12.11. be. i. e. serving the Lord as Saint Chrysostom, Theophylact, and our English translation reads it,
or else NONLATINALPHABET, serving the season, As Erasmus, Calvin, and our Greek Testaments printed at London, with some short Notes of Causabon, and of Scaliger reads it.
or Else, serving the season, As Erasmus, calvin, and our Greek Testaments printed At London, with Some short Notes of Causabon, and of Scaliger reads it.
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Every distemper in the Head is not cured with Hellebore, nor every paine at the Heart with Dioscordium, Job 6.25. How forcible are right words? Therefore provide proper words of comfort, according to the true nature of the Grief.
Every distemper in the Head is not cured with Hellebore, nor every pain At the Heart with Discordium, Job 6.25. How forcible Are right words? Therefore provide proper words of Comfort, according to the true nature of the Grief.
The Apostle who did Matriculate into Scripture an Heröick Verse of Epimenides the Cretā, Titus 1.12. — An Hemistychium of Aratus the Astronomer, Acts 17.28. An Iambick of Menander, the Comick Poët, 1 Cor. 15.33.
The Apostle who did Matriculate into Scripture an Heröick Verse of Epimenides the Cretan, Titus 1.12. — an Hemistychium of Aratus the Astronomer, Acts 17.28. an Iambick of Menander, the Comic Poet, 1 Cor. 15.33.
They had NONLATINALPHABET, first Principles of natural Truths, engraven on their Understanding, and likewise NONLATINALPHABET, common notions of Morality, imprinted upon their Cōscience, by the finger of God, as a Law-giver, as well as we.
They had, First Principles of natural Truths, engraven on their Understanding, and likewise, Common notions of Morality, imprinted upon their Conscience, by the finger of God, as a Lawgiver, as well as we.
Therefore whatsoever conclusions of Comfort are truly and properly deduced thence, ought not to be accounted, NONLATINALPHABET, the works of darknesse (because they originally flow from that God, who is the Father of Lights) but they ought in Duty to be entertained as the glimmerings of the Candle of the Lord, for so Solomon calls the rational Soul. And to be welcomed as the emanations of NONLATINALPHABET.
Therefore whatsoever conclusions of Comfort Are truly and properly deduced thence, ought not to be accounted,, the works of darkness (Because they originally flow from that God, who is the Father of Lights) but they ought in Duty to be entertained as the glimmerings of the Candle of the Lord, for so Solomon calls the rational Soul. And to be welcomed as the emanations of.
And likewise they ought to be further improved by those gracious beams of Light, which the Sun of Righteousnesse, who inlightens every man that cometh into the World, hath more freely,
And likewise they ought to be further improved by those gracious beams of Light, which the Sun of Righteousness, who inlightens every man that comes into the World, hath more freely,
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I do observe in the Writing of the Morally wise Heathen, six principal words of comfort, wherewith they did usually support themselves under the common tryal of the death of their beloved Relations.
I do observe in the Writing of the Morally wise Heathen, six principal words of Comfort, wherewith they did usually support themselves under the Common trial of the death of their Beloved Relations.
Maximum ergo solatium est cogitare, id sibi accidisse, quod ante se passi sunt omnes, omnes { que } passuri, saith Seneca. It is therefore a very great comfort to consider, that such a thing is happened to us, which all men have suffered before us,
Maximum ergo solatium est cogitare, id sibi accidisse, quod ante se passi sunt omnes, omnes { que } passuri, Says Senecca. It is Therefore a very great Comfort to Consider, that such a thing is happened to us, which all men have suffered before us,
Death is a Serjeant who acts by a divine commission, and they who resist the serving of those Writs, are accused by Theophrastus and Xenocrates, of three heinous crimes.
Death is a sergeant who acts by a divine commission, and they who resist the serving of those Writs, Are accused by Theophrastus and Xenocrates, of three heinous crimes.
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and therefore priviledged from the Law of Mortality. All the sects of Philosophers except the Epicurean (whose Author was de grege porcus, a swine or a swine-heard, rather then a Philosopher) acknowledged the immortality of the Soul,
and Therefore privileged from the Law of Mortality. All the Sects of Philosophers except the Epicurean (whose Author was the grege porcus, a Swine or a swineherd, rather then a Philosopher) acknowledged the immortality of the Soul,
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and therefore will rise up in Judgement against a sect of men, who say they are Christians, and yet maintain that after the death of the Body, the Soul sleepes.
and Therefore will rise up in Judgement against a sect of men, who say they Are Christians, and yet maintain that After the death of the Body, the Soul sleeps.
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and confesse the Souls immortality, cast dirt in the face of Christian Religion! Oh let not this Common-wealth - destroying opinion be published in Ascalon, lest the Idolatrous Pagans, who never heard of Moses, or of Christ, spit in detestation of Christian Religion. Socrates spake more like a Christian when he told his unjust Judges, Mortem esse migrationem in eas oras, quas qui è vitâ excesserunt, incolunt.
and confess the Souls immortality, cast dirt in the face of Christian Religion! O let not this Commonwealth - destroying opinion be published in Ascalon, lest the Idolatrous Pagans, who never herd of Moses, or of christ, spit in detestation of Christian Religion. Socrates spoke more like a Christian when he told his unjust Judges, Mortem esse migrationem in eas oras, quas qui è vitâ excesserunt, incolunt.
Seneca the good Heathen, seemes to speak more like a Christian, when he thus comforts his friend Polybius, who excessively mourned for his Brothers death.
Senecca the good Heathen, seems to speak more like a Christian, when he thus comforts his friend Polybius, who excessively mourned for his Brother's death.
Do not envy thy Brother, he is at rest, he is at the last a freemā, he is at last in safety, he is at the last eternal And this brings me to their 6. and greatest Comfort, which being evident by Natures Light doth make the vicious Heathens inexcusable, and that is this. Mors est initium melioris vitae.
Do not envy thy Brother, he is At rest, he is At the last a freeman, he is At last in safety, he is At the last Eternal And this brings me to their 6. and greatest Comfort, which being evident by Nature's Light does make the vicious heathens inexcusable, and that is this. Mors est Initium melioris vitae.
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It was the general opinion of all the wise men among the Heathen (except that one voluptuary premētioned) that Death was like unto a Porter which turnes the Key to admit vertuous men into a glorious Palace.
It was the general opinion of all the wise men among the Heathen (except that one voluptuary prementioned) that Death was like unto a Porter which turns the Key to admit virtuous men into a glorious Palace.
That Death was like a dark Porch, which mortals must walk thorough, before they can be admitted into the Starry House of Blessednesse. Beatam mortem quae ad beatissimam vitam aditum aperit!
That Death was like a dark Porch, which mortals must walk through, before they can be admitted into the Starry House of Blessedness. Beatific mortem Quae ad beatissimam vitam aditum Aperitif!
This Meditation of another, and of a better life did comfort Socrates, when he drank that fatall Hemlock. Did support Cato when the sword was entring his bowels:
This Meditation of Another, and of a better life did Comfort Socrates, when he drank that fatal Hemlock. Did support Cato when the sword was entering his bowels:
This principle writ by the finger of God upon the Soul of man, did move Curtius to leap into the gaping gulph at Rome, did move Leonidas the Spartan to dye willingly for his Country.
This principle writ by the finger of God upon the Soul of man, did move Curtius to leap into the gaping gulf At Room, did move Leonidas the Spartan to die willingly for his Country.
I shall conclude this (omitting much which might be spoken) with the speech of the Moralist, who perceiving that Marcia a noble Roman Matron, did pine her self with Grief for the death of her Son, doth thus comfort her.
I shall conclude this (omitting much which might be spoken) with the speech of the Moralist, who perceiving that Marcia a noble Roman Matron, did pine her self with Grief for the death of her Son, does thus Comfort her.
But give me leave to tell you, that though these moral comforts, especially the three later, were great Lights in those times of Darknesse, (for a little taper in the night makes a more glorious shew then a blazing torch in the day) And though I observe that the Spirit of God doth mention them all, in holy Scripture, to help the natural dulnesse of our Understanding, whereby very few men,
But give me leave to tell you, that though these moral comforts, especially the three later, were great Lights in those times of Darkness, (for a little taper in the night makes a more glorious show then a blazing torch in the day) And though I observe that the Spirit of God does mention them all, in holy Scripture, to help the natural dulness of our Understanding, whereby very few men,
Or if you do compare them with those comforts which are purely Evangelical, then they will appear but as the glimmerings of a Glow-worm in the night, to the lustre of a bright Constellation.
Or if you do compare them with those comforts which Are purely Evangelical, then they will appear but as the glimmerings of a Glowworm in the night, to the lustre of a bright Constellation.
as Wine allayed with too much water, and we may safely say of them, what the divine prophet asserts of humane policies, Isa. 28.20. The bed is shorter, then a man can stretch himself in it;
as Wine allayed with too much water, and we may safely say of them, what the divine Prophet asserts of humane policies, Isaiah 28.20. The Bed is shorter, then a man can stretch himself in it;
All these Moral Comforts (though irradiations of Gods natural image in man) are but as the water of Jacobs well, of which who ever drinks, shall not be satisfied.
All these Moral Comforts (though irradiations of God's natural image in man) Are but as the water of Jacobs well, of which who ever drinks, shall not be satisfied.
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That which Seneca affirms of Philosophy, and of the liberal Sciences, is onely true of these spiritual comforts, illa sanabant vulnus tuum, illa omnem tristitiam tibi evellent.
That which Senecca affirms of Philosophy, and of the liberal Sciences, is only true of these spiritual comforts, illa sanabant Wound tuum, illa omnem tristitiam tibi evellent.
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My Text presents two of these spiritual Comforts, (and I may not at this time mention any more) but yet these two are like a Wedge of fine Gold, whose value transcends many plates of brass;
My Text presents two of these spiritual Comforts, (and I may not At this time mention any more) but yet these two Are like a Wedge of fine Gold, whose valve transcends many Plataea of brass;
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That he who made all things at the beginning from a Negative Nothing, both can, and will raise the body when it is dissolved into a comparative Nothing.
That he who made all things At the beginning from a Negative Nothing, both can, and will raise the body when it is dissolved into a comparative Nothing.
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That he who did beautifie the heavens with glistring starrs, did adorn the Earth with the variety of Plants, did replenish the Aër and Sea with astonishing wonders by a single Fiat, both can,
That he who did beautify the heavens with glistering Stars, did adorn the Earth with the variety of Plants, did replenish the Aër and Sea with astonishing wonders by a single Fiat, both can,
But this is not all the Comfort of a Christian, for the Scripture doth not onely declare that the dead Body shall like the Phoenix arise from her cold Ashes;
But this is not all the Comfort of a Christian, for the Scripture does not only declare that the dead Body shall like the Phoenix arise from her cold Ashes;
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You who are Husbandmen do know that when you have sowed your seed in the fields, your seed doth die, this is a representation of Mortality, and the seed doth afterwards quicken and spring again, which is a shadow of a Resurrection; But you know that seed which springs, is not the numerical seed which you sowed,
You who Are Husbandmen do know that when you have sowed your seed in the fields, your seed does die, this is a representation of Mortality, and the seed does afterwards quicken and spring again, which is a shadow of a Resurrection; But you know that seed which springs, is not the numerical seed which you sowed,
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So likewise you know that in Aulumne the Trees do shed their leaves, this is a representation of Death, and in the Spring they are now cloathed with leaves, which is a shadow of the Resurrection; But yet no man will say, that the green leaves in the Spring, are those individual leaves which were upon the Tree in Aulumne. But now behold,
So likewise you know that in aulumne the Trees do shed their leaves, this is a representation of Death, and in the Spring they Are now clothed with leaves, which is a shadow of the Resurrection; But yet no man will say, that the green leaves in the Spring, Are those Individu leaves which were upon the Tree in aulumne. But now behold,
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That the same individual Body which dropped like a withered leafe into the ground, shall rise again in the numerical identity, that is, with the same flesh, with the same bones,
That the same Individu Body which dropped like a withered leaf into the ground, shall rise again in the numerical identity, that is, with the same Flesh, with the same bones,
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This was so much the faith of the Primitive Church, that some of them did use the demonstrative Pronoun [ hujus ] in the article of the resurrection of the Body.
This was so much the faith of the Primitive Church, that Some of them did use the demonstrative Pronoun [ hujus ] in the article of the resurrection of the Body.
And when they repeated that Article, they struck their hands upon their breasts, saying, Credo resurrectionem carnis hujus; I do believe the Resurrection of this Body.
And when they repeated that Article, they struck their hands upon their breasts, saying, Credo resurrectionem carnis hujus; I do believe the Resurrection of this Body.
And it may be this was one great cause, why our Apostle doth three times in three several verses preceding my Text, resemble the death of a Christian to a sleep, namely verse 13.14, 15. For as in a sound sleep, there is not onely a rest from all paine and labour, (in which sense both Cicero and divers others call death a sleep) but also there is expected an awakening from sleep after the intermission of some hours,
And it may be this was one great cause, why our Apostle does three times in three several Verses preceding my Text, resemble the death of a Christian to a sleep, namely verse 13.14, 15. For as in a found sleep, there is not only a rest from all pain and labour, (in which sense both Cicero and diverse Others call death a sleep) but also there is expected an awakening from sleep After the intermission of Some hours,
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the which dowry the God of Heaven, who is the Father of Mercies, doth bountifully bestow upon the Body, at her new marriage with the Soul. Time will not suffer me to nominate these Perfections, they are four in number,
the which dowry the God of Heaven, who is the Father of mercies, does bountifully bestow upon the Body, At her new marriage with the Soul. Time will not suffer me to nominate these Perfections, they Are four in number,
The Apostle Paul who was wrapt up into the third Heaven, doth sufficiently confirm them, 1 Corrinthians 15.42, 43, 44. The Body was sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption, it was sown in dishonour, it is raised in glory, it was sown in weaknesse, it is raised in power, it was sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body.
The Apostle Paul who was wrapped up into the third Heaven, does sufficiently confirm them, 1 Corinthians 15.42, 43, 44. The Body was sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption, it was sown in dishonour, it is raised in glory, it was sown in weakness, it is raised in power, it was sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body.
as also the Platonists, who were the most noble sect among the Gentiles, in point of high speculation, do make large discourses of the happinesse of the Soul, in statu separato in the state of separation from the Body;
as also the Platonists, who were the most noble sect among the Gentiles, in point of high speculation, do make large discourses of the happiness of the Soul, in Statu separato in the state of separation from the Body;
But (if I mistake not) both these sects in these sublime discourses, were like to Saint Peter at the transfiguration of Christ, who being in an extasie talked he knew not what.
But (if I mistake not) both these Sects in these sublime discourses, were like to Saint Peter At the transfiguration of christ, who being in an ecstasy talked he knew not what.
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Something (it may be) they might have gathered from the Pentateuch of Moses, as Eusebius conceives, which Moses was much ancienter then Linus, Orpheus, Homer, or any of their Poëtick Writers.
Something (it may be) they might have gathered from the Pentateuch of Moses, as Eusebius conceives, which Moses was much ancienter then Linus, Orpheus, Homer, or any of their Poëtick Writers.
And this probability is improved, because the Aegyptian priests, who were alwaies eminent for their industrious searching after mystical Knowledge, might have gained all,
And this probability is improved, Because the Egyptian Priests, who were always eminent for their Industria searching After mystical Knowledge, might have gained all,
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or some of the Books of the Old Testament in the Hebrew or the Greeke Tongue, long before they were translated by the Septuagint, and might privately keep them as a Treasure in some of their famous Temples,
or Some of the Books of the Old Testament in the Hebrew or the Greek Tongue, long before they were translated by the septuagint, and might privately keep them as a Treasure in Some of their famous Temples,
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But if none of these possibilities (some of wch have the authority of Clemens Alexandrinus and Eusebius ) are the secret fountains of those admirable speeches,
But if none of these possibilities (Some of which have the Authority of Clemens Alexandrian and Eusebius) Are the secret fountains of those admirable Speeches,
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but that they are the natural results of (that which Seneca calls) true Reason; Yet (under favour) this is certain from sacred Scripture, that their notions of these precious Truths are not onely dark and confused,
but that they Are the natural results of (that which Senecca calls) true Reason; Yet (under favour) this is certain from sacred Scripture, that their notions of these precious Truths Are not only dark and confused,
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They knew nothing of the future fruition of God as a tri-une Majesty, that is, in the incomprehensible and ever blessed Trinity, the which fruition is solely and fully beatifical.
They knew nothing of the future fruition of God as a triune Majesty, that is, in the incomprehensible and ever blessed Trinity, the which fruition is solely and Fully beatifical.
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They knew nothing of a Union with God both in Body and in Soul, and that by vertue of the Resurrection of our Saviour, who is NONLATINALPHABET God-Man, in Unity of Person, and who is NONLATINALPHABET, a Ransome for all, and NONLATINALPHABET, a Propitiation for our sins. Wherefore the Excellency of this Comfort as delivered unto us in our Scripture, is very transcendent and peculiar to holy Writ.
They knew nothing of a union with God both in Body and in Soul, and that by virtue of the Resurrection of our Saviour, who is God-Man, in Unity of Person, and who is, a Ransom for all, and, a Propitiation for our Sins. Wherefore the Excellency of this Comfort as Delivered unto us in our Scripture, is very transcendent and peculiar to holy Writ.
and restore the Immortall soul unto her ancient Lodgings, which are now beautified with such irradiancies of Glory, that the Sun in the Meridian is not more illustrious.
and restore the Immortal soul unto her ancient Lodgings, which Are now beautified with such irradiancies of Glory, that the Sun in the Meridian is not more illustrious.
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nor Light of the Sun, as Saint John speaks of the holy City, where there are No Tears, no Sin, no Enemies, no Tentations, as may be proved out of the 21th. and 22th. Chapters of the Revelations.
nor Light of the Sun, as Saint John speaks of the holy city, where there Are No Tears, no since, no Enemies, no Tentations, as may be proved out of the 21th. and 22th. Chapters of the Revelations.
Satisfie it self without satiety, in beholding the God of glory face to face. And take an actual and personal possession of that Inheritance, which is the inheritance of the Saints in Light, which is an Inheritance uncorruptible, and undefiled,
Satisfy it self without satiety, in beholding the God of glory face to face. And take an actual and personal possession of that Inheritance, which is the inheritance of the Saints in Light, which is an Inheritance uncorruptible, and undefiled,
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and that fadeth not away, reserved in Heaven for us. I shall conclude with the Rhetoricall Climax of Saint PAƲL, 1 Cor. 3.9: Eye hath not seen, nor Ear heard, neither have entred into the Heart of Man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
and that fades not away, reserved in Heaven for us. I shall conclude with the Rhetorical Climax of Saint PAƲL, 1 Cor. 3.9: Eye hath not seen, nor Ear herd, neither have entered into the Heart of Man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
I Have finish't my Text, finish't it with a willing brevity, that your candid Patience might indulge the more time, towards the just Panegyrick of this most Reverend Minister, Judicious Divine,
I Have finished my Text, finished it with a willing brevity, that your candid Patience might indulge the more time, towards the just Panegyric of this most Reverend Minister, Judicious Divine,
And now I wish for the learning of Moses, the doubled Spirit of Elijah, the Elocution of David, and the smooth utterance of Isajah; that I might to the glory of God, to the honour of the Dead,
And now I wish for the learning of Moses, the doubled Spirit of Elijah, the Elocution of David, and the smooth utterance of Isaiah; that I might to the glory of God, to the honour of the Dead,
and to the imitation of the living, recount with Truth, and Modesty, those Excellent Vertues, and Super-natural Graces which exemplarily shined in him.
and to the imitation of the living, recount with Truth, and Modesty, those Excellent Virtues, and Supernatural Graces which exemplarily shined in him.
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But before I present an unpolished table of these lovely Vertues (the lines whereof ought to have been drawn by the curious pencil of some skilfull Apelles ) give me leave to offer a short Narrative concerning his Birth, Parents, and Education.
But before I present an unpolished table of these lovely Virtues (the lines whereof ought to have been drawn by the curious pencil of Some skilful Apelles) give me leave to offer a short Narrative Concerning his Birth, Parents, and Education.
Here was born that great Scholar, and most Eminent Cantabragian-Greek Professor, Mr. Andrew Downs, who was Eruditionis abyssus, scienentiarum Mare, & bonarum literarum Dictator;
Here was born that great Scholar, and most Eminent Cantabragian-Greek Professor, Mr. Andrew Downs, who was Eruditionis abyssus, scienentiarum Mare, & bonarum Literarum Dictator;
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A Man of deep, vast, and commanding parts in all the spheare of humane Learning, who was not onely triûm linguarum Magister, expert in the three learned Languages,
A Man of deep, vast, and commanding parts in all the sphere of humane Learning, who was not only triûm Linguarum Magister, expert in the three learned Languages,
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but likewise another Mithridates, in the exact Knowledge of divers other Tongues. Here was born that Heroïck Spirit, who was as terrible to France for 24. years,
but likewise Another Mithridates, in the exact Knowledge of diverse other Tongues. Here was born that Heroïck Spirit, who was as terrible to France for 24. Years,
as Hannibal was to Rome after the Battel at Cannas, and was honoured with the name of the English Achilles. To omit the rest, here was born this Reverend Divine, Mr. THOMAS BALL, whose worth I shall not varnish over with the cheap colours of flourishing Rhetorick, but plainly repeat the words of the Psalmist, Psalm 87.6. The Lord shall count when he writeth up his people, that this Man, this Man was born there.
as Hannibal was to Room After the Battle At Cannas, and was honoured with the name of the English Achilles. To omit the rest, Here was born this Reverend Divine, Mr. THOMAS BALL, whose worth I shall not varnish over with the cheap colours of flourishing Rhetoric, but plainly repeat the words of the Psalmist, Psalm 87.6. The Lord shall count when he Writeth up his people, that this Man, this Man was born there.
God gave unto them more, then Jacob prayed for in his journy to Padan-Aram. God bestowed upon them that Viaticum, which Agur desired, Prov. 30.8. ult. verb.
God gave unto them more, then Jacob prayed for in his journey to Padan-aram. God bestowed upon them that Viaticum, which Agur desired, Curae 30.8. ult. verb.
But why make I mentiō of his Parēts Condition? as if Wealth were essential to true Worth, real Honour is not built on the glittering foundatiō of refined clay, the flourishing Lawrel of durable glory, doth not always grow in the guilded field of a brave Genealogy. That blood wch runs in vertuous Veines, is of as orient a colour,
But why make I mention of his Parents Condition? as if Wealth were essential to true Worth, real Honour is not built on the glittering Foundation of refined clay, the flourishing Laurel of durable glory, does not always grow in the Guilded field of a brave Genealogy. That blood which runs in virtuous veins, is of as orient a colour,
The ancient Romans did joyne the Temple of Honour, to the Temple of Vertue; and they who industriously walked through this, did not miss of a Garland in the other.
The ancient Romans did join the Temple of Honour, to the Temple of Virtue; and they who industriously walked through this, did not miss of a Garland in the other.
and yet replenished the World with the immortal Monuments of their high deservings. His Education was liberal, that is, he was trained up in a way of Learning;
and yet replenished the World with the immortal Monuments of their high deservings. His Education was liberal, that is, he was trained up in a Way of Learning;
for Mercury is not made of every wood, nor a Scholar of every block. And he expressed his aptitude, by his constant, and unconstrained industry about his book.
for Mercury is not made of every wood, nor a Scholar of every block. And he expressed his aptitude, by his constant, and unconstrained industry about his book.
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I have been credibly informed, that his Father not prevailing with words, to bring him from his study, hath divers times risen from his bed in the night to put out his Candle.
I have been credibly informed, that his Father not prevailing with words, to bring him from his study, hath diverse times risen from his Bed in the night to put out his Candle.
And when upon his Fathers second Marriage, his Mother in Law being something soure, denyed him the benefit of a Candle for his study, he did often make use of that Light, which our children call Gods Candle, that is, the Moon, and by the free reflection of those beams (his Eyes being young and good) prepared his dictates and exercises to his Schoolmasters great contentment.
And when upon his Father's second Marriage, his Mother in Law being something sour, denied him the benefit of a Candle for his study, he did often make use of that Light, which our children call God's Candle, that is, the Moon, and by the free reflection of those beams (his Eyes being young and good) prepared his dictates and exercises to his Schoolmasters great contentment.
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in that he was accepted for an Usher, in the popularly-famous School of Mr. Puller of Epping, in the County of Essex, where he continued for the space of two years,
in that he was accepted for an Usher, in the popularly-famous School of Mr. Puller of Epping, in the County of Essex, where he continued for the Molle of two Years,
or there abouts, hereby admonishing all Parents who dedicate their children as religious Hannah did dedicate her young Samuel to the ministeriall service of God, not to launch them out too early into the sea of the Ʋniversity, but first to balast them with a good measure of Grammatical Learning,
or there about, hereby admonishing all Parents who dedicate their children as religious Hannah did dedicate her young Samuel to the ministerial service of God, not to launch them out too early into the sea of the Ʋniversity, but First to ballast them with a good measure of Grammatical Learning,
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From this School, which like a little River, did pay every year some tribute to the Ocean of the Ʋniversity, he removed to Cambridge, was admitted into Quéenes Colledge, entertained by Doctor Preston as his Pupil, through the pleasing violence of a friendly Letter, which the foresaid Mr. Puller writ in his high commendation.
From this School, which like a little River, did pay every year Some tribute to the Ocean of the Ʋniversity, he removed to Cambridge, was admitted into Queens College, entertained by Doctor Preston as his Pupil, through the pleasing violence of a friendly letter, which the foresaid Mr. Puller writ in his high commendation.
The learned Doctor, notwithstanding the Letter, did take but ordinary notice of him, well knowing that the commendatory Lette•• of related friends, are like to multiplying Glasses, which discover atomes,
The learned Doctor, notwithstanding the letter, did take but ordinary notice of him, well knowing that the commendatory Lette•• of related Friends, Are like to multiplying Glasses, which discover Atoms,
But now behold, and in beholding admire the strange actings of Divine Providence, for that Providence which nimbly moves upon invisible wheeles, turned out an opportunity, wherein this Reverend Minister did shew his naturall face, without the suspicious reflection of any borrowed glass.
But now behold, and in beholding admire the strange actings of Divine Providence, for that Providence which nimbly moves upon invisible wheels, turned out an opportunity, wherein this Reverend Minister did show his natural face, without the suspicious reflection of any borrowed glass.
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after all the rest of the Pupils were gone, and then humbly signified his scruples, modestly propounded his Queries, earnestly beseeched his pardon if he had erred by an unadvised boldnesse.
After all the rest of the Pupils were gone, and then humbly signified his scruples, modestly propounded his Queries, earnestly beseeched his pardon if he had erred by an unadvised boldness.
The Doctor perceiving there were some hard knots in those Queries, tould him, he would take some time to untie them, the which he did the next night very satisfactorily.
The Doctor perceiving there were Some hard knots in those Queries, told him, he would take Some time to untie them, the which he did the next night very satisfactorily.
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and a prudential reservedness, as also observing that none of these perfections were tainted with the Flie of Pride, or corrupted with the Canker of Morosity, did translate him as a choice flower from the garden of Queenes Colledge, & planted him as an Ornament in the Colledge of Emanuel, and ever after esteemed him, not onely as his beloved Pupil,
and a prudential reservedness, as also observing that none of these perfections were tainted with the Fly of Pride, or corrupted with the Canker of Morosity, did translate him as a choice flower from the garden of Queens College, & planted him as an Ornament in the College of Emmanuel, and ever After esteemed him, not only as his Beloved Pupil,
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And whilst he was fellow, his learned Determinations in the Colledge, his elaborate common-places in the chappel, his solid exercises in the Schools, his well studied Sermons at St. Maries, his visible,
And while he was fellow, his learned Determinations in the College, his elaborate commonplaces in the chapel, his solid exercises in the Schools, his well studied Sermons At Saint Mary's, his visible,
and yet prudentially invisible government of the Colledge, his almost incredible multitude of Pupils, and his indefatigable pains in a faithful discharge of the high trust of their Education, did loudly proclaime him a Man of vast parts, and of singular excellency.
and yet prudentially invisible government of the College, his almost incredible multitude of Pupils, and his indefatigable pains in a faithful discharge of the high trust of their Education, did loudly proclaim him a Man of vast parts, and of singular excellency.
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Nay further, he was not onely entreated, but zealously sollicited by the affectionate Letters of the neighbouring Ministers, to accept the heavy burthen of the charge of souls, in this populous Congregation.
Nay further, he was not only entreated, but zealously solicited by the affectionate Letters of the neighbouring Ministers, to accept the heavy burden of the charge of Souls, in this populous Congregation.
Who is sufficient for these things? But yet that he might not like Jonas, flie to Tarshish, when God gave him a call to Ninive, he would not acquiesce in his own Judgement,
Who is sufficient for these things? But yet that he might not like Jonah, fly to Tarshish, when God gave him a call to Nineveh, he would not acquiesce in his own Judgement,
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but communicated the business to divers Reverend Ministers, his worthy Friends, who were occasionally met at Cambridge, by reason of the Commencement;
but communicated the business to diverse Reverend Ministers, his worthy Friends, who were occasionally met At Cambridge, by reason of the Commencement;
These Reverend Ministers did appoint a time of meeting, and after the impartial ballancing of all arguments, they judged the arguments for his removal, to be the most weighty, in the scales of the Sanctuary; and agreed in this result;
These Reverend Ministers did appoint a time of meeting, and After the impartial balancing of all Arguments, they judged the Arguments for his removal, to be the most weighty, in the scales of the Sanctuary; and agreed in this result;
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& to the salvation of Souls, in yielding to the earnest desires of so numerous a people as Northampton, then he was likely to be, in case he should refuse.
& to the salvation of Souls, in yielding to the earnest Desires of so numerous a people as Northampton, then he was likely to be, in case he should refuse.
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Thus I have (through the assistance of your Patience) brought this worthy Divine to Northampton; I might without any violence to civility, leave him amongst you;
Thus I have (through the assistance of your Patience) brought this worthy Divine to Northampton; I might without any violence to civility, leave him among you;
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But the greedy Eye of expectation glances upon me, therefore vouchsafe to enlarge your attention, whilst I briefly take an impartial view of his real dimēsions.
But the greedy Eye of expectation glances upon me, Therefore vouchsafe to enlarge your attention, while I briefly take an impartial view of his real dimensions.
You all know he had a natural faculty of a quick Apprehension, whereby he could insensibly pierce beyond the bark of the Tree, I mean, the dull superficies of a formall discourse.
You all know he had a natural faculty of a quick Apprehension, whereby he could insensibly pierce beyond the bark of the Tree, I mean, the dull superficies of a formal discourse.
He had an exquisitnesse of Apprehension, which I might call Intuition, whereby he could sudainly & imperceptibly strike to the very center of a politick, and obscure intendment.
He had an exquisiteness of Apprehension, which I might call Intuition, whereby he could suddenly & imperceptibly strike to the very centre of a politic, and Obscure intendment.
All this was so well known to the Honourable Committee, which in the time of our unnatural civil Wars resided in this place, that (as some of you can testifie) they transacted little of greatest concernment without his advice.
All this was so well known to the Honourable Committee, which in the time of our unnatural civil Wars resided in this place, that (as Some of you can testify) they transacted little of greatest concernment without his Advice.
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he did so excell in that natural faculty, that if there be an Ars Memoriae, (which both Aquinas, Cicero, and many others maintaine) he deserved to have been the publick Professor of it.
he did so excel in that natural faculty, that if there be an Ars Memoriae, (which both Aquinas, Cicero, and many Others maintain) he deserved to have been the public Professor of it.
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Of the Memory of Themistocles, who desired to learn the art of forgetfulnesse, and of the Memory of Caesar, who was the Conqueror of the Western world.
Of the Memory of Themistocles, who desired to Learn the art of forgetfulness, and of the Memory of Caesar, who was the Conqueror of the Western world.
when he was but under-graduate in the Ʋniversity. I am informed by one I dare believe, that he often tried the punctual exactness of his Memory, by naming divers sentences in the Old Testament,
when he was but undergraduate in the Ʋniversity. I am informed by one I Dare believe, that he often tried the punctual exactness of his Memory, by naming diverse sentences in the Old Testament,
you do well know, to your no little pains, that the usual way of our daily studies is to imitate the laborious Bee, who gathers the pleasant hony by an industrious flying up and down among the fragrant flowers:
you do well know, to your no little pains, that the usual Way of our daily studies is to imitate the laborious be, who gathers the pleasant honey by an Industria flying up and down among the fragrant flowers:
But this our Reverend Brother (may I not in reverence to his Age, and great Parts call him Father ) was so happy in his Memory, that his Hive or Common-place book to treasure up his various Readings, was his Head; the Cells wherein he disposed his select Notions, was his Braine;
But this our Reverend Brother (may I not in Reverence to his Age, and great Parts call him Father) was so happy in his Memory, that his Hive or Commonplace book to treasure up his various Readings, was his Head; the Cells wherein he disposed his select Notions, was his Brain;
There is a threefold Prudence, the one Oeconomical, the other Political, the last Theological. There are three principal acts of this Prudence. The first is, to see the right End. The second is, to deliberate on the right means, to compasse this right End. The Third to execute those deliberations in the right season:
There is a threefold Prudence, the one Economical, the other Political, the last Theological. There Are three principal acts of this Prudence. The First is, to see the right End. The second is, to deliberate on the right means, to compass this right End. The Third to execute those deliberations in the right season:
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but doubtlesse herein, if in any thing he declared himself a pattern of Prudence. For he knew by long experience, that the speckled Serpent lyes hid under the Verdant Grasse;
but doubtless herein, if in any thing he declared himself a pattern of Prudence. For he knew by long experience, that the speckled Serpent lies hid under the Verdant Grass;
and choisest Meditations, but this is certainly no blemish to his Prudence, for he knew nescit nox missa reverti, that what words are printed, cannot (with a fulnesse of reputation) be recalled, and although it be a laudable ingenuity to recant an inadvertency,
and Choicest Meditations, but this is Certainly no blemish to his Prudence, for he knew nescit nox missa reverti, that what words Are printed, cannot (with a fullness of reputation) be Recalled, and although it be a laudable ingenuity to recant an inadvertency,
I remember when I did passionately desire him, to print a very rational Tract, called Pastorum propugnaculum, and suggested with some familiar heat the longing expectation of diverse, his reply was that of the Satyrist, — Librum reprehendite, quem non Multa dies,
I Remember when I did passionately desire him, to print a very rational Tract, called Pastorum propugnaculum, and suggested with Some familiar heat the longing expectation of diverse, his reply was that of the Satirist, — Librum reprehendite, Whom non Multa dies,
& multa litura coercuit, at { que } Perfectum decies non castigavit ad unguem. Set no value upon that printed Book, which a hasty negligence hath slubbered over.
& Multa litura coercuit, At { que } Perfectum decies non castigavit ad unguem. Set no valve upon that printed Book, which a hasty negligence hath slubbered over.
And when a friend of mine, did in my presence, ask his judgement concerning the printing of a Tract, which he had prepared for the Press, his Answer was in these very words, — Nonum prematur in annum, which I may thus English.
And when a friend of mine, did in my presence, ask his judgement Concerning the printing of a Tract, which he had prepared for the Press, his Answer was in these very words, — Nonum prematur in annum, which I may thus English.
I cannot parallel him better in regard of this worthy qualification, then with the wise Mecaenas, who as Horace testifies was very curious in the admission of any new names into the Catalogue of his old friends;
I cannot parallel him better in regard of this worthy qualification, then with the wise Mecaenas, who as Horace Testifies was very curious in the admission of any new names into the Catalogue of his old Friends;
All Theological Graces are reduced by Aquinas, to these three supernatural habits, namely, Faith, Hope, and Charity. Let us contemplate this our deceased and Reverend friend in order to these three Graces.
All Theological Graces Are reduced by Aquinas, to these three supernatural habits, namely, Faith, Hope, and Charity. Let us contemplate this our deceased and Reverend friend in order to these three Graces.
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The first Relation I knew him in, was of a Tutor to his Pupils, a Relation which will bring Grace and Vertue to the test, a Relation wherein he expressed so great a measure of Piety, Charity, Learning, Art, Industry,
The First Relation I knew him in, was of a Tutor to his Pupils, a Relation which will bring Grace and Virtue to the test, a Relation wherein he expressed so great a measure of Piety, Charity, Learning, Art, Industry,
For every Morning he read to his pupills, Logick, Ethicks, and Philosophy, in the Afternoon he read unto them, Greek and Hebrew, at 8. of the clock, every Night, his Pupils met in his Chamber, where upon several nights, several Excercises were performed.
For every Morning he read to his pupils, Logic, Ethics, and Philosophy, in the Afternoon he read unto them, Greek and Hebrew, At 8. of the clock, every Night, his Pupils met in his Chamber, where upon several nights, several Exercises were performed.
So that there was neither Day nor Night sine linea, without some seasonable academicall employment. — But this was not all, for so soon as the prementioned Exercitations were dispatched,
So that there was neither Day nor Night sine linea, without Some seasonable academical employment. — But this was not all, for so soon as the prementioned Exercitations were dispatched,
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then a Chapter, either out of the Old Testament, or out of the New, was constantly read, the which Chapter he would exactly analyze according to the rules of Art, without looking upon a Bible.
then a Chapter, either out of the Old Testament, or out of the New, was constantly read, the which Chapter he would exactly analyze according to the rules of Art, without looking upon a bible.
This was the laborious method, and constant practice of this most reverend Minister, all the while I had the honour and comfort to enjoy the happy communion of his Tuition.
This was the laborious method, and constant practice of this most reverend Minister, all the while I had the honour and Comfort to enjoy the happy communion of his Tuition.
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His second Relation was conjugal, wherein God pleased to make him much happier then Solomon, for Solomon certifies us, Ecclesiastes 7.28. That he had found one good man amongst a thousand, but a good woman among all these he had not found.
His second Relation was conjugal, wherein God pleased to make him much Happier then Solomon, for Solomon certifies us, Ecclesiastes 7.28. That he had found one good man among a thousand, but a good woman among all these he had not found.
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But this our worthy friend was blessed in the Marriage of three Religious, and Vertuous Gentlewomen, the last of which is now surviving, whose tender Affections, sincere Love, unwearied Diligence,
But this our worthy friend was blessed in the Marriage of three Religious, and Virtuous Gentlewomen, the last of which is now surviving, whose tender Affections, sincere Love, unwearied Diligence,
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And that he acted according to the sure principles of Religion and Prudence, may be demonstrated from the real Love, complacentious agreement, perpetual faithfulness,
And that he acted according to the sure principles of Religion and Prudence, may be demonstrated from the real Love, complacentious agreement, perpetual faithfulness,
and affectionate Observance expressed from every one of these Wives unto him. I shall conclude this with that of Solomon, Proverbs 19.14. Honour and Riches are the inheritance of Fathers, but a prudent Wife is from the Lord.
and affectionate Observance expressed from every one of these Wives unto him. I shall conclude this with that of Solomon, Proverbs 19.14. Honour and Riches Are the inheritance of Father's, but a prudent Wife is from the Lord.
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His fourth and last Relation was Ministerial, wherein he shewed himself a wise Master builder in the Church of God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.
His fourth and last Relation was Ministerial, wherein he showed himself a wise Master builder in the Church of God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.
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If I should tell you, that he was Faithful, Painful, and Charitable, that he was Learned, Pious, and Solid, that he was Meek, Humble, and Gracious, I should tell you no more then what I am perswaded, the most of you here present will readily at test.
If I should tell you, that he was Faithful, Painful, and Charitable, that he was Learned, Pious, and Solid, that he was Meek, Humble, and Gracious, I should tell you no more then what I am persuaded, the most of you Here present will readily At test.
You of this Town are the unquestionable Testimonies of his Ministerial Faithfulnesse. You remember the Year of our Lord 1638. (a Year never to be forgotten) at which time this Town was visited with that uncomfortable,
You of this Town Are the unquestionable Testimonies of his Ministerial Faithfulness. You Remember the Year of our Lord 1638. (a Year never to be forgotten) At which time this Town was visited with that uncomfortable,
and usually uncurable ••roake of the Plague or Pestilence, then did this Reverend Minister, your Honoured Pastour, expresse so great a measure of a strong Faith in God, and of a Cordial Love to you, that he constantly preached with you every Lords Day, notwithstanding the great Mortality amongst you,
and usually uncurable ••roake of the Plague or Pestilence, then did this Reverend Minister, your Honoured Pastor, express so great a measure of a strong Faith in God, and of a Cordial Love to you, that he constantly preached with you every lords Day, notwithstanding the great Mortality among you,
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When as many Godly Ministers (it may be lawfully) do in the sad Times of the contagious Pestilence imitate Paul, in danger of his life, who was let down through a Window in a Basket, and so escaped.
When as many Godly Ministers (it may be lawfully) doe in the sad Times of the contagious Pestilence imitate Paul, in danger of his life, who was let down through a Window in a Basket, and so escaped.
Yea further, Some good Neighbours have observed, that this Reverend Minister, was in this Disconsolate Time (when Gods destroying Angell marched amongst you) more Spiritual, more Zealous, more Heavenly, more Edifying, more Comfortable,
Yea further, some good Neighbours have observed, that this Reverend Minister, was in this Disconsolate Time (when God's destroying Angel marched among you) more Spiritual, more Zealous, more Heavenly, more Edifying, more Comfortable,
then he did like Moses, stand in the gap, and like Phineas, poured out Prayers, and at length the destroying Angel sheathed up his Sword, and the Plague stayed.
then he did like Moses, stand in the gap, and like Phinehas, poured out Prayers, and At length the destroying Angel sheathed up his Sword, and the Plague stayed.
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Moreover you may remember, that when you eased him of the burden of the Weekly Lecture, by taking it on your own shoulders, that then (though he was by reason of his Age, rude donandus, to be priviledged from Polemical Service) you demonstrated your high Opinion of his Piety, Prudence, Learning, Oratory,
Moreover you may Remember, that when you eased him of the burden of the Weekly Lecture, by taking it on your own shoulders, that then (though he was by reason of his Age, rude donandus, to be privileged from Polemical Service) you demonstrated your high Opinion of his Piety, Prudence, Learning, Oratory,
and Solidity, in that you did make choice of him (by a common suffrage, Nemine contradicente ) to compose a tract concerning the Gospel authority of Ministers, and the necessity of Ordination, to constitute a lawful Minister of Jesus Christ.
and Solidity, in that you did make choice of him (by a Common suffrage, Nemine Contradicting) to compose a tract Concerning the Gospel Authority of Ministers, and the necessity of Ordination, to constitute a lawful Minister of jesus christ.
Neither was he like St. Lukes Figg Tree, which cumbred the ground, but he was like Davids Tree planted by the Rivers of Water, which bringeth forth his fruit in due season.
Neither was he like Saint Lukes Fig Tree, which cumbered the ground, but he was like Davids Tree planted by the rivers of Water, which brings forth his fruit in due season.
I must conclude, (craving pardon for my omission of many material things) he was visited with a long sickness, wch crept upon him pedetentim by degrees, his sickness was an apoplectical distemper, a distemper to which hard studēts are vere prone,
I must conclude, (craving pardon for my omission of many material things) he was visited with a long sickness, which crept upon him pedetentim by Degrees, his sickness was an apoplectical distemper, a distemper to which hard Students Are vere prove,
This distemper according to the nature of that disease, did seize upon the Animal Spirits, and thereby did not onely occasiō him divers times to fall, both at home & abroad,
This distemper according to the nature of that disease, did seize upon the Animal Spirits, and thereby did not only occasion him diverse times to fallen, both At home & abroad,
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before he was sick (for such a strong Castle as his Braine was, could not with two or three assaults be stormed by any ordinary Apoplexy ) but likewise prevailed so far in the time of his sickness, that it weakned his Memory,
before he was sick (for such a strong Castle as his Brain was, could not with two or three assaults be stormed by any ordinary Apoplexy) but likewise prevailed so Far in the time of his sickness, that it weakened his Memory,
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I shall (though unwillingly) shut up all, with putting you in remembrance, that you of this Parish were the first-born of this most Reverend Minister, who is deceased, that you are his might, the excellency of his strength,
I shall (though unwillingly) shut up all, with putting you in remembrance, that you of this Parish were the firstborn of this most Reverend Minister, who is deceased, that you Are his might, the excellency of his strength,
And since through the blessing of God upon his labours in the Ministery, you are (at present) a people free from the Gangreen of Errour, with which many Congregations are infected:
And since through the blessing of God upon his labours in the Ministry, you Are (At present) a people free from the Gangrene of Error, with which many Congregations Are infected:
Since through the grace of God, you of this Corporation are at present free from those over-spreading Tares of false Doctrine, wherewith many Neighbouring Fields are over-run;
Since through the grace of God, you of this Corporation Are At present free from those overspreading Tares of false Doctrine, wherewith many Neighbouring Fields Are overrun;
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and also able to keep you blamelesse untill the appearing of Jesus Christ, and beseech you in the melting Language of the Apostle, Phil. 2.1, 2. That if there be any Consolation in Christ, any Comfort of Love, any Fellowship of the Spirit, any Bowels of Mercies, that ye fulfill my joy, that you be like minded, having the same Love, being of one accord, and of one mind. FINIS.
and also able to keep you blameless until the appearing of jesus christ, and beseech you in the melting Language of the Apostle, Philip 2.1, 2. That if there be any Consolation in christ, any Comfort of Love, any Fellowship of the Spirit, any Bowels of mercies, that you fulfil my joy, that you be like minded, having the same Love, being of one accord, and of one mind. FINIS.
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NONLATINALPHABET. Chrysost. hom. NONLATINALPHABET. Jam fama volans totius urbis populum ad exequias congregabat. Sonabant Psalmi, &c. Hieron. tom. 1. Epist. 30. cap. ult.
. Chrysostom hom.. Jam fama volans totius urbis Populum ad exequias congregabat. Sonabant Psalms, etc. Hieron. tom. 1. Epistle 30. cap. ult.
Beatitudo formalis consistit, & in actu intellectûs, quo essentia divina videtur, & in actu voluntatis, quo beatus illâ visâ fruitur, & in utroque actu, & postremò etiā in his omnibus simul, quae ad perfectionem tum animae tum corporis absolutam, in coelo pertinebunt, Greg. de Val. to. 2. disp. 1. quest. 3. punct. 4. — Rich. de med. villâ in 4•. sent. dist. 49 art. 1. quest. 6. — Aq. 12; 4.6.0.
Beatitudo Formalis consistit, & in Acts intellectûs, quo Essentia Divine videtur, & in Acts voluntatis, quo beatus illâ visâ fruitur, & in utroque Acts, & postremò etiā in his omnibus simul, Quae ad perfectionem tum Spirits tum corporis absolutam, in coelo pertinebunt, Greg. de Val. to. 2. Disp. 1. quest. 3. punct. 4. — Rich. de med. villâ in 4•. sent. Dist. 49 art. 1. quest. 6. — Aqueduct 12; 4.6.0.
NONLATINALPHABET. Interdum precari, interdum consolari, interdum NONLATINALPHABET significat: Vid. Bezae Annot. in Luc. 3.18. & in Matth. 2.18. Num. 23.
. Interdum precari, Interdum consolari, Interdum significat: Vid. Bezae Annot in Luke 3.18. & in Matthew 2.18. Num. 23.
Stella illa nova quae Anno 1572. in constellatione Cassiopeiae apparuit. Et Anno 1574. evanuit — censeo stellam illam in Firmamento, ubi stellae fixae sunt extitisse — Vid. Clavii comm•n•. in 1. cap. sphaerae. pag. 217, 219.
Stella illa nova Quae Anno 1572. in constellatione Cassiopeiae He appeared. Et Anno 1574. evanuit — censeo Stellam Illam in Firmamento, ubi Star Fixed sunt extitisse — Vid. Clavii comm•n•. in 1. cap. sphaerae. page. 217, 219.
Sicut ubi Nilus ad illaquae Catadupa nominantur, praecipitat ex altissimis montib••: ea gens quae illum locum accolit, propter magni•udinem sonitus, sensu audiendi caret. Cicero in somnio Sc pionis.
Sicut ubi Nilus ad illaquae Catadupa nominantur, praecipitat ex altissimis montib••: ea gens Quae Ilum locum accolit, propter magni•udinem sonitus, sensu Audiendi caret. Cicero in Somnio Sc pionis.
Si fletib. fata vincantur, conferamus, eat omnis inter luctus dies — sed si nullis planctibus defuncta revocātur, — definat dolor, qui perit. Sen. ad Marc. cap. 6.
Si fletib. fata vincantur, Conferamus, eat omnis inter Luctus dies — sed si nullis planctibus defuncta revocātur, — definat dolour, qui perit. Sen. and Marc. cap. 6.
Si futura mala avertit, si praesentib. medetur, si nos ex plurimis vel morborum vel acerbitatum periculis educit, cur eam tantoperè accusare velimus. Cicero de consol. Moriar? hoc dicis, desinam aegrotare posse, alligari posse, mori posse. Sen. Epist. 24.
Si futura mala avertit, si praesentib. medetur, si nos ex plurimis vel morborum vel acerbitatum Periculis Educit, cur eam tantoperè Accusare Velimus. Cicero the consol. Moriar? hoc Say, desinam aegrotare posse, alligari posse, Mori posse. Sen. Epistle 24.
Theophrastus & Xencorates eos qui communes casus recusant imprudentiae at { que } injustitiae condemnat, alter etiám Diis ipsis adversos non dubitat appellare, &c. Cic. de consol.
Theophrastus & Xencorates eos qui communes casus recusant imprudentiae At { que } injustitiae condemnat, alter etiám Dis Ipse adversos non dubitat appellare, etc. Cic de consol.
Primus ferè omnium putidum illud dogma de animarum dormitione in Ecclesiam introduxit Vigilantius, — exorti deinde sunt Anabaptistae. Vide Tactica sacra lib. 3 cap. 3.
Primus ferè omnium putidum illud dogma de animarum dormitione in Church introduxit Vigilantius, — exorti Deinde sunt Anabaptists. Vide Tactica sacra lib. 3 cap. 3.
Nesciam quae sedes expectet animam solutā legibus humanis? — Major sum, & ad majora genitus &c Sen. Epist. 65. Animus •rat•is velut ex diutino carcere emissus, tandem sui juris gestit, & rerum naturae spectaculo fruitur. Sen. ad Polyb. cap. 27.
Nesciam Quae sedes expectet animam solutā legibus humanis? — Major sum, & ad marjoram Genitus etc. Sen. Epistle 65. Animus •rat•is velut ex diutino carcere emissus, tandem sui Juris gestit, & rerum naturae spectaculo fruitur. Sen. and Polybius cap. 27.
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Vos quo { que } qui fortes animas, bello { que } peremptas laudibus in longū vates dimittitis aevum, Plurima securi sudistis carmina Bardi, Lucan. lib. 1. Num. 446. Et vos Druidae — longae, canitis si cognita vitae Mors media est, &c. Ibidem Num. 457.
Vos quo { que } qui forts animas, bello { que } peremptas laudibus in longū vates dimittitis aevum, Many Security sudistis carmina Bard, Lucan. lib. 1. Num. 446. Et vos Druids — Long, canitis si cognita vitae Mors media est, etc. Ibidem Num. 457.
NONLATINALPHABET, &c — Ho. odys. Δ Veteres Philosophi in beatorū insulis fingunt qualis natura sit vita sapientûm, quos curâ omni liberatos &c — Cice. de finib. lib. 5. Devenêre locos laetos, & amaena vireta fortunatorum nemorum, sedès { que } beatas &c. Aeneid. lib 6
, etc. — Ho. Odysseus. Δ Veteres Philosophy in beatorū Insulis fingunt qualis Nature sit vita sapientûm, quos curâ omni liberatos etc. — Cice de Finish. lib. 5. Devenêre locos laetos, & amaena vireta fortunatorum nemorum, sedès { que } beatas etc. Aeneid. lib 6
Doctrina per revelationem est necessatia — quia veritas per rationem investigata à paucis, & per longum tempus, & cum admissione multorum errorum homini proveniret. Aq. 1a. 1.1. c.
Doctrina per revelationem est necessatia — quia veritas per rationem investigata à paucis, & per Longum Tempus, & cum admission multorum Errorum Homini proveniret. Aqueduct 1a. 1.1. c.
Acts 4.12 John 14.6. Vid Eccl. Anglic. art. 18. Verissimum est quod scribit illustriss. Cardinalis. Ex. omnibus mortalibus, qui inde ab exordio mundi fuerunt, neminem aeternam salutem esse consecutum nisi à Christo, & per Christum. Casaubon ad annal. Eccl. Exercit.
Acts 4.12 John 14.6. Vid Ecclesiastes Anglic. art. 18. Verissimum est quod Scribit illustriss. Cardinalis. Ex. omnibus mortalibus, qui inde ab exordio mundi fuerunt, neminem aeternam salutem esse consecutum nisi à Christ, & per Christ. Casaubon and annal. Ecclesiastes Exercise
A Philosophis olim negatam & irrisā fuisse resurrectionem mortuorum cognoscimus apertè ex Act. 17.32. &c. Gregor. de Val. to. 4. disp. 11. quaest. 3. puncto 1.
A Philosophis Once negatam & irrisā Fuisse resurrectionem Mortuorum cognoscimus apertè ex Act. 17.32. etc. Gregory. de Val. to. 4. Disp. 11. Question. 3. puncto 1.
Haereticum est dicere eundem hominem non resurrecturum, qui mortuus est, alioquin enim homo vanè factus esset, si ad finem propter quem factus esset, pervenire non posset. Aq. 5. q. 79. 2. c.
Hereticum est dicere eundem hominem non resurrecturum, qui Mortuus est, Alioquin enim homo vanè factus esset, si ad finem propter Whom factus esset, pervenire non posset. Aqueduct 5. q. 79. 2. c.
Habes somnum imaginem mortis eam { que } quotidiè induis. Tuscul Quaest. lib. 1. Stulte, quid est somnus, gelidae nisi mortis imago? Ovid. Amor. lib. 2• Eleg. 9.
Habes somnum imaginem mortis eam { que } quotidiè induis. Tuscul Question lib. 1. Stulte, quid est somnus, gelidae nisi mortis imago? Ovid. Amor. lib. 2• Eleg 9.
Impassibilitas, claritas, ubtilitas; & agilitas, hae quatuor sunt corporum beatorū dispositiones, quae ideo Dotes vocātur quia, &c. Rich. de mediâ villâ in sent. lib 4. dist. 49. art. 4. quaest. 1. c.
Impassibilitas, claritas, ubtilitas; & agilitas, hae quatuor sunt corporum beatorū dispositiones, Quae ideo Dotes vocātur quia, etc. Rich. de mediâ villâ in sent. lib 4. Dist. 49. art. 4. Question. 1. c.
Philosophi existimant perfectam beatitudinem animae tunc fieri, cùm omni prorsùs corpore exura ad Deū simplex, & sola redierit. Vid. August. de civit. Dei lib. 13. cap. 16. & Annot. Ludovici Vives in loc.
Philosophy existimant perfectam beatitudinem Spirits tunc fieri, cùm omni prorsùs corpore exura ad Deū simplex, & sola redierit. Vid. August. de Civit. Dei lib. 13. cap. 16. & Annot Ludovici Vives in loc.
Platonici multa disseruerunt de supremo hominis bono, quod statue bant in eo esse ut Deo similis evaderet, ac tandem etiam Deus. — Sed Philosophi quidem balbutire de istis aliquid fortasse noruerunt, certi verò aliquid pronunciare non potuerunt. Casaubon ad annal. Eccl: Exercit. 16 Num. 30.
Platonici Multa disseruerunt de supremo hominis Bono, quod statue bant in eo esse ut God Similis evaderet, ac tandem etiam Deus. — Said Philosophy quidem balbutire de istis Aliquid Fortasse noruerunt, certi verò Aliquid pronunciare non potuerunt. Casaubon and annal. Ecclesiastes: Exercise 16 Num. 30.
Versas a 70. interprerib. esse scripturas Graecè dubium non est — sed Clemens Alexandrinus libi. strom affirmat longè ante haec tempora Graecè conversam, at { que } à Platone lectam fuisse scripturam, &c. Whitaker de S. scripturâ contr. 1. quaest. 2. cap. 3.
Versas a 70. interprerib. esse scripturas Graecè Dubium non est — sed Clemens Alexandrian libi. strom Affirmative long ante haec tempora Graecè conversam, At { que } à Plato lectam Fuisse scripturam, etc. Whitaker de S. scripturâ Contr. 1. Question. 2. cap. 3.
