Abners funerall, or, a sermon preached at the funerall of that learned and noble knight, Sir Thomas Lucie. By Robert Harris, B.D. and Pastor of the Church at Hanwell, Oxon.
This Abner fell very unseasonably, for Himself, for David, for all Israel. The King is sensible of it, solemnizes his Funerall, becomes the chiefe Mourner,
This Abner fell very unseasonably, for Himself, for David, for all Israel. The King is sensible of it, solemnizes his Funeral, becomes the chief Mourner,
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and makes his Panegyricke. And, having passed through his other parts, is now upon his Peroration, where his Master-peece is, To wash his hands of Abner's blood;
and makes his Panegyric. And, having passed through his other parts, is now upon his Peroration, where his Masterpiece is, To wash his hands of Abner's blood;
A man, A great man, A leading man was Slaine, Slaine in Israel. This was knowne, (if men would own their owne knowledge) and therefore they could not strange at his practice, in Forbearing Meat, in Feeding upon Teares. 2 And for the Second;
A man, A great man, A leading man was Slain, Slain in Israel. This was known, (if men would own their own knowledge) and Therefore they could not strange At his practice, in Forbearing Meat, in Feeding upon Tears. 2 And for the Second;
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Next you finde him so imbroild, that he knowes not well which way to turne him. 1 In the first we will take notice of his grief, and 2 Of his ground; whence he infers it.
Next you find him so embroiled, that he knows not well which Way to turn him. 1 In the First we will take notice of his grief, and 2 Of his ground; whence he infers it.
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The man may be great, a Great Prince, of great authoritie, and yet Die: For, Greatnesse will not keepe from Death: Nay let's give this Proposition its full extent.
The man may be great, a Great Prince, of great Authority, and yet Die: For, Greatness will not keep from Death: Nay let's give this Proposition its full extent.
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No Greatnesse, none. 1 Not of Strength. There be that Die (saith Iob Chap. 21.23, 24.) in the strength of their perfection, or in their most perfect strength,
No Greatness, none. 1 Not of Strength. There be that Die (Says Job Chap. 21.23, 24.) in the strength of their perfection, or in their most perfect strength,
2 Not of Birth. The high (saith Iob, nay the Princes, Iob 34 19.) fall, and that like others, Psal. 82.7. NONLATINALPHABET as well as NONLATINALPHABET Psal. 49. 3 Not of Parts, Ver. 10. As dies the foole so the wise.
2 Not of Birth. The high (Says Job, nay the Princes, Job 34 19.) fallen, and that like Others, Psalm 82.7. as well as Psalm 49. 3 Not of Parts, Ver. 10. As die the fool so the wise.
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No NONLATINALPHABET (let his Strength lye where it will the word is large) shall deliver himselfe from the Grave, Death he must See, that is, Feele, as all senses be a kinde of Feeling.
No (let his Strength lie where it will the word is large) shall deliver himself from the Grave, Death he must See, that is, Feel, as all Senses be a kind of Feeling.
2 No Greatnesse will free from any Death. No not from any. 1 Not from a Bloody Death. Witnesse great Saneherib. 2 King. 19. ult. 2 Not from a Base Death. Witnesse Queen Iezabel. 2 Kings 9. ult. 3 Not from an Vnnaturall Death. Witnesse that great Statist,
2 No Greatness will free from any Death. No not from any. 1 Not from a Bloody Death. Witness great Sennacherib. 2 King. 19. ult. 2 Not from a Base Death. Witness Queen Jezebel. 2 Kings 9. ult. 3 Not from an Unnatural Death. Witness that great Statist,
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1 The Causes of Death, (if we speake of Death at large) are, Morall, or Legall. Sin and Guilt. Naturall, or Physicall. Dyscrasy, Disproportion, &c. Earthly Greatnesse can free from none of these, (as experience hath taught us.) Indeed if this Greatnesse could take off Adams Guilt, free from all Sinne, deliver from all Distemper, Morall or Naturall: Then might it give a Supersedeas from Death. But the first is not possible:
1 The Causes of Death, (if we speak of Death At large) Are, Moral, or Legal. since and Gilded. Natural, or Physical. Dyscrasy, Disproportion, etc. Earthly Greatness can free from none of these, (as experience hath taught us.) Indeed if this Greatness could take off Adams Gilded, free from all Sin, deliver from all Distemper, Moral or Natural: Then might it give a Supersedeas from Death. But the First is not possible:
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(so to call it) this, you know, growes from Innate Impotency, and Deficiency, and Forraine, either Suspension of Influence, Ayds and Supplies: or forcible Impressions, and Incursions made beyond all power of Resistance: Now here Greatnesse is also at a stand:
(so to call it) this, you know, grows from Innate Impotency, and Deficiency, and Foreign, either Suspension of Influence, Aids and Supplies: or forcible Impressions, and Incursions made beyond all power of Resistance: Now Here Greatness is also At a stand:
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Depend as much as others, and Stand by a Manutention; Lye as open, as others, to Invasions and Assaults. Nay Greatnesse is sometimes Vnweldy of it selfe, Et mole suâ ruit:
Depend as much as Others, and Stand by a Manutention; Lie as open, as Others, to Invasions and Assaults. Nay Greatness is sometime Unwieldy of it self, Et mole suâ ruit:
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There is an Higher than the Highest, that will make but Morter of those under foot, as 'tis, Esay 41.25. At least, what's wanting in Power, may be made up in Number, which is all one.
There is an Higher than the Highest, that will make but Mortar of those under foot, as it's, Isaiah 41.25. At least, what's wanting in Power, may be made up in Number, which is all one.
a Sword will pierce, a Gun will shoot, Fire will burne, Water will drowne, nay a Raisin - stone, a Fly, an haire will choak the greatest Monarch living.
a Sword will pierce, a Gun will shoot, Fire will burn, Water will drown, nay a Raisin - stone, a Fly, an hair will choke the greatest Monarch living.
But feare him not with a Feare of Basenesse (feare him not so, as out of Cowardise to decline station, balk duty, swallow sin, dissemble truth) Why? He is a dying man, saith GOD,
But Fear him not with a fear of Baseness (Fear him not so, as out of Cowardice to decline station, balk duty, swallow since, dissemble truth) Why? He is a dying man, Says GOD,
Who so longing as the languishing person? Who so climbing as the veriest childe? So ambitious as the basest Bramble? What so aspiring as Winde and emptinesse? So ravening as the emptiest stomack? A massy man, of true worth indeed, brings worth to things, borrows none from them. For the Second.
Who so longing as the languishing person? Who so climbing as the veriest child? So ambitious as the Basest Bramble? What so aspiring as Wind and emptiness? So ravening as the emptiest stomach? A massy man, of true worth indeed, brings worth to things, borrows none from them. For the Second.
compared to the Great GOD they are lesse than Littlenesse. All persons and things cast in the Balance beare not proportion with one drop of the Bucket, beare not the weight of one dust in the Balance.
compared to the Great GOD they Are less than Littleness. All Persons and things cast in the Balance bear not proportion with one drop of the Bucket, bear not the weight of one dust in the Balance.
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What's one dust to the whole Balance? What's that to the Earth? What's one drop to the full Bucket? And what's the Bucket to the Well? The Well to the Sea? And what are all these laid in one to the Mighty GOD? Nothing, and lesse than nothing, saith that high Prophet.
What's one dust to the Whole Balance? What's that to the Earth? What's one drop to the full Bucket? And what's the Bucket to the Well? The Well to the Sea? And what Are all these laid in one to the Mighty GOD? Nothing, and less than nothing, Says that high Prophet.
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Nay what is all here below to those vast bodies above? And then what is such an Iland as this compared to some other Kingdomes and Continents? What? But a little Moat,
Nay what is all Here below to those vast bodies above? And then what is such an Island as this compared to Some other Kingdoms and Continents? What? But a little Moat,
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Ask the greatest, what Death, what Hell, shall I say? Nay, what sorrow, what sicknesse, what ach, what pain, can these, All these great nothings either prevent,
Ask the greatest, what Death, what Hell, shall I say? Nay, what sorrow, what sickness, what Ach, what pain, can these, All these great nothings either prevent,
Leave these to that poore fellow in Seneca, who was all for this Poore Greatnessé, who in all haste must be a Grandee, and thereupon lookt big, spake big,
Leave these to that poor fellow in Senecca, who was all for this Poor Greatnessé, who in all haste must be a Grandee, and thereupon looked big, spoke big,
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and bombasted himselfe out with big cloathes, and so became a great Foole. Leave these to those dark men, who never came where greatnesse grew, whose highest ambition was to heare (Great) Alexander the great; Mahomet the great; Pompey the Great; the great Cham; the Grand; Signior; the great Mogor; the King of Kings; the Coeli Filius; the Mundi-Dominus;
and bombasted himself out with big clothes, and so became a great Fool Leave these to those dark men, who never Come where greatness grew, whose highest ambition was to hear (Great) Alexander the great; Mahomet the great; Pompey the Great; the great Cham; the Grand; Signior; the great Mogor; the King of Kings; the Coeli Filius; the Mundi-Dominus;
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If thou wilt out-shine others, get goodnesse, get Wisedome, saith Salomon. If thou wilt get above all, be most usefull and servicable, saith our Saviour. This the way.
If thou wilt outshine Others, get Goodness, get Wisdom, Says Solomon. If thou wilt get above all, be most useful and serviceable, Says our Saviour. This the Way.
The greatest greatnesse, is goodnesse: for that sets us nearest to the greatest GOD, and good. Therefore let goe those things which will never satisfie, never set us above a Pagan: and seek high, great things indeed.
The greatest greatness, is Goodness: for that sets us nearest to the greatest GOD, and good. Therefore let go those things which will never satisfy, never Set us above a Pagan: and seek high, great things indeed.
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and know, that in despite of all greatnesse, you must die. The truth is, greatnesse flatters men, and men flatter it. If great Ones will not deale truly with themselves, they must not expect it from others. Herein Povertie hath an advantage above Greatnesse, that it meetes with plaine dealing; so doth not this.
and know, that in despite of all greatness, you must die. The truth is, greatness flatters men, and men flatter it. If great Ones will not deal truly with themselves, they must not expect it from Others. Herein Poverty hath an advantage above Greatness, that it meets with plain dealing; so does not this.
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But what servant, what friend, (nay almost I had said) what Physitian, what Esaiah will say so to an Hezekiah? We dare call a poore mans sin, Sin, and tell him, that his ignorance is dangerous, his pride damnable, his formalities fopperies; and bid him sit sure.
But what servant, what friend, (nay almost I had said) what physician, what Isaiah will say so to an Hezekiah? We Dare call a poor men since, since, and tell him, that his ignorance is dangerous, his pride damnable, his formalities fopperies; and bid him fit sure.
but who dares take the Beare by the tooth? the Lion by the Beard, and say Restore? Sith then few, or none will bee faithfull to you, be ye good to your selves:
but who dares take the Bear by the tooth? the lion by the Beard, and say Restore? Sith then few, or none will be faithful to you, be you good to your selves:
and tell your selves, that you also are Mortall: els wee shall Immortalize you, as some would Alexander. Call your selves Sinners; els we, (with that Chartrous Monk in story) Saint all who will fee and supple us.
and tell your selves, that you also Are Mortal: Else we shall Immortalise you, as Some would Alexander. Call your selves Sinners; Else we, (with that Chartreuse Monk in story) Saint all who will fee and supple us.
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See here under view a Man accomplished, and made up of all the Contributions of Art and Nature; a Man, in whom concurred all those things, which the Philosopher could thinke to beg of his God:
See Here under view a Man accomplished, and made up of all the Contributions of Art and Nature; a Man, in whom concurred all those things, which the Philosopher could think to beg of his God:
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to wit, Beautie, Riches, firme Constitution of body and mind: Such a Braine, such an Heart, as the most learned Physitian never saw. And thence inferre:
to wit, Beauty, Riches, firm Constitution of body and mind: Such a Brain, such an Heart, as the most learned physician never saw. And thence infer:
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if greatnesse of care in servants, of atendance in Yokefellow, of skill in Physitians, of affection in all, could have kept off Death; wee had not been thus overcast, and clouded this day.
if greatness of care in Servants, of atendance in Yokefellow, of skill in Physicians, of affection in all, could have kept off Death; we had not been thus overcast, and clouded this day.
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Oh prepare for death, for any death, nay for sudden death: for why may not you fall in your strength, in your Journie, aswell as Abner? Say then, Are ye ready, now ready? is your Will made? your Pardon sealed? could you dye this houre? in this place? If so, happy yee, in case you Stay for death, not death for you.
O prepare for death, for any death, nay for sudden death: for why may not you fallen in your strength, in your Journey, aswell as Abner? Say then, are you ready, now ready? is your Will made? your Pardon sealed? could you die this hour? in this place? If so, happy ye, in case you Stay for death, not death for you.
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But if as yet you bee not Shot-free, and Death-proofe, what doe yee meane? why doe ye defer? What? Doe yee thinke that death feares greatnesse? or will bee answered with Complements? Or doe yee thinke that greatnesse of spirit, of meanes, of chearfullnesse, of Titles can beare you out? Or that it is all one to die in a Bravado, and in cold blood? Or that death is the same in the hand of a man, and of GOD? Or that a Lord have mercy, or two,
But if as yet you be not Shot-free, and Death-proof, what do ye mean? why do you defer? What? Do ye think that death fears greatness? or will be answered with Compliments? Or do ye think that greatness of Spirit, of means, of chearfullnesse, of Titles can bear you out? Or that it is all one to die in a Bravado, and in cold blood? Or that death is the same in the hand of a man, and of GOD? Or that a Lord have mercy, or two,
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And therefore doe not thinke to slight and to outlooke that King of Feares, that top-gallant: but feare before hand, that you neede not feare at any hand.
And Therefore do not think to slight and to outlook that King of Fears, that topgallant: but Fear before hand, that you need not Fear At any hand.
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And yet let me advertise you of another extremity, and that is base-feare: for that will barre up the doores against all thought of death, and set you, either on Drinking with him in the storie;
And yet let me advertise you of Another extremity, and that is base-feare: for that will bar up the doors against all Thought of death, and Set you, either on Drinking with him in the story;
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Morall, Sinfull Evils worse than this, which is painefull, and evill only to Nature. And reason we have to grieve more for being in a possibilitie, and proximitie of sinning, than of dying.
Moral, Sinful Evils Worse than this, which is painful, and evil only to Nature. And reason we have to grieve more for being in a possibility, and proximity of sinning, than of dying.
It hath lost its Nature and Relation: tis not to such an one Penall, but Medicinall: destructive, but (fetching its denomination from its terme ) perfective. Looke upon it under a new Notion; and then you will not be of poore Plinies minde, That It doubles ones paine,
It hath lost its Nature and Relation: this not to such an one Penal, but Medicinal: destructive, but (fetching its denomination from its term) perfective. Look upon it under a new Notion; and then you will not be of poor Plinies mind, That It doubles ones pain,
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This (as other strokes) is moderated by him, and hee can make a Rod a Staffe, Psal. 23. yea turne Moses serpent into a Rod, and worke with that Rod Wonders. Death is a cup in our Fathers hand,
This (as other Strokes) is moderated by him, and he can make a Rod a Staff, Psalm 23. yea turn Moses serpent into a Rod, and work with that Rod Wonders. Death is a cup in our Father's hand,
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Whereas death borrowed its Sting from sinne, and Strength from the Law and Curse: CHRIST hath disarmed them all of all their destroying, killing power;
Whereas death borrowed its Sting from sin, and Strength from the Law and Curse: CHRIST hath disarmed them all of all their destroying, killing power;
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where's your power? &c. Yea see him, having kild Death, and buried the Grave, fetching Honey and sweet out of the strong, turning Death into a Living Friend, and most usefull servant, 1 Cor. 3. ult. subdued to us Death, and so made it Ours.
where's your power? etc. Yea see him, having killed Death, and buried the Grave, fetching Honey and sweet out of the strong, turning Death into a Living Friend, and most useful servant, 1 Cor. 3. ult. subdued to us Death, and so made it Ours.
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What would hee say in case we should burie a man of publike use and spirit, without an Ah his glory! what in this case hath beene done, it is needlesse to report.
What would he say in case we should bury a man of public use and Spirit, without an Ah his glory! what in this case hath been done, it is needless to report.
Who knowes not what lamentations were taken up for Patriarch Iacob, great Hezekiah, good Iosiah? who hath not heard of Elisha's Epitaph, The Horsemen, and Chariots of Israel:
Who knows not what lamentations were taken up for Patriarch Iacob, great Hezekiah, good Josiah? who hath not herd of Elisha's Epitaph, The Horsemen, and Chariots of Israel:
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and that from a man not of best note? And lest you should impute all this to the greatnesse only of mens place, without respect had to mens use and worth, the Holy Ghost is pleased to set a marke upon the Coffin of persons lesse publike,
and that from a man not of best note? And lest you should impute all this to the greatness only of men's place, without respect had to men's use and worth, the Holy Ghost is pleased to Set a mark upon the Coffin of Persons less public,
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and more obscure when they were use full. Thus Nurse Deborah a profitable member, leaves a marke upon the place of her buriall, The Oke of Weeping, more famous than the Oke of Reformation, in our Storie:
and more Obscure when they were use full. Thus Nurse Deborah a profitable member, leaves a mark upon the place of her burial, The Oak of Weeping, more famous than the Oak of Reformation, in our Story:
Nor was this solemne mourning only for men and persons eminent for pietie: but for others, who in Morall and Politicall considerations were, in their way, usefull. Thus holy David weepes over Captaine Abner, of whose pietie wee heare not much:
Nor was this solemn mourning only for men and Persons eminent for piety: but for Others, who in Moral and Political considerations were, in their Way, useful. Thus holy David weeps over Captain Abner, of whose piety we hear not much:
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2 If wee consider such as Heads over charges, who knows not what an influence they have upon Inferiours? and what a dependence there is upon them? They? Why they are as Pinnes, whereon many Vessels hang, Isaiah 22. As great Okes, which yeeld life to many Sprigs;
2 If we Consider such as Heads over charges, who knows not what an influence they have upon Inferiors? and what a dependence there is upon them? They? Why they Are as Pins, whereon many Vessels hang, Isaiah 22. As great Oaks, which yield life to many Sprigs;
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or Countrey, there's a great breach made with such a blow: when he, who should stand in the gap, is taken away, Ier. 5.1. 'Tis farther an ill presagement, as Isaiah foretels, cap. 3. The Pilot lost, the whole Ship is hazarded:
or Country, there's a great breach made with such a blow: when he, who should stand in the gap, is taken away, Jeremiah 5.1. It's farther an ill presagement, as Isaiah foretells, cap. 3. The Pilot lost, the Whole Ship is hazarded:
A lew at Berea is more eminent, and Honourable than another elsewhere, because more Consciencious. There is, (you know) a Greatnes in Bulke, and in worth.
A lew At Berea is more eminent, and Honourable than Another elsewhere, Because more Conscientious. There is, (you know) a Greatness in Bulk, and in worth.
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And, when men would honour them with attributions of worth, they stiled them Nedibims NONLATINALPHABET, Optimates, and other like, sounding their true worth, and carrying meat in the mouth.
And, when men would honour them with attributions of worth, they styled them Nedibims, Optimates, and other like, sounding their true worth, and carrying meat in the Mouth.
So then, in true judgement, the stile and thing, hat truly honours and enobles a man is Goednesse, therein a man most nearely toucheth the Best and Highest Good, our Ever-blessed GOD, whose highest title is that in the Psalme.
So then, in true judgement, the style and thing, hat truly honours and ennobles a man is Goednesse, therein a man most nearly touches the Best and Highest Good, our Ever-blessed GOD, whose highest title is that in the Psalm.
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Hee would build a stately Palace, much enlarge himselfe, and (as it seemeth by one affix in the Text, Ier. 22.14.) would take in a peece of GODS house too. Thus they steared their course.
He would built a stately Palace, much enlarge himself, and (as it seems by one affix in the Text, Jeremiah 22.14.) would take in a piece of GOD'S house too. Thus they steered their course.
All Israel mourned for him, mourned much, mourned long: the other (like the unhappy sonne of another good father) lived undesired, died unlamented, and was buried with the buriall of an Asse, no man weeping over him.
All Israel mourned for him, mourned much, mourned long: the other (like the unhappy son of Another good father) lived undesired, died unlamented, and was buried with the burial of an Ass, no man weeping over him.
unlesse Fee'd, or Forced (as once it befell others) rather they will rejoyce at your fall (as once at anothers in Esa. 14. and your names shal be written in the dust, and buried in oblivion:
unless Feed, or Forced (as once it befell Others) rather they will rejoice At your fallen (as once At another's in Isaiah 14. and your names shall be written in the dust, and buried in oblivion:
Oh, Chuse rather to bee buried with Prayers and Thankes, than with Curses and Complaints: Set your Servants, Tenants, Neighbours on weeping, rather than on laughing, at your Graves.
O, Choose rather to be buried with Prayers and Thanks, than with Curses and Complaints: Set your Servants, Tenants, Neighbours on weeping, rather than on laughing, At your Graves.
Bee humble, modest, godly, sober in your selves. Bee helpfull, comfortable, profitable unto others. When you are gone, theres no more remaining of you, but your Goodnesse.
be humble, modest, godly, Sobrium in your selves. be helpful, comfortable, profitable unto Others. When you Are gone, theres no more remaining of you, but your goodness.
lets joyfully entertaine them, as Wisemen did once another, Mat. 2. Doe but thinke what an Army is, without a Captaine; a Ship, without a Pilot; an Head, without a Body;
lets joyfully entertain them, as Wise men did once Another, Mathew 2. Doe but think what an Army is, without a Captain; a Ship, without a Pilot; an Head, without a Body;
Yea, Mourne, yee Gates, who were kept warme, with weekely provisions for the neighbouring poore. Yea Mourne, all Allies, and Aliens; Rich and Poore; Old and Young.
Yea, Mourn, ye Gates, who were kept warm, with weekly provisions for the neighbouring poor. Yea Mourn, all Allies, and Aliens; Rich and Poor; Old and Young.
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and will say no more of him, than what hath a faire Prospect to your Profit. We must do him Right; and it is one of the Rights, and Dues of the dead, To be Lamented at their Funerals. We owe it, 1 To Him, 2 To Religion, 3 To.
and will say no more of him, than what hath a fair Prospect to your Profit. We must do him Right; and it is one of the Rights, and Dues of the dead, To be Lamented At their Funerals. We owe it, 1 To Him, 2 To Religion, 3 To.
Psalme 146. Onely the thoughts, and Counsels of the only wise - GOD stand good for ever. He had another Designe upon this Our Abner: And, to fit him thereunto, hee set him to the Best Schoole, that ever he was in;
Psalm 146. Only the thoughts, and Counsels of the only wise - GOD stand good for ever. He had Another Design upon this Our Abner: And, to fit him thereunto, he Set him to the Best School, that ever he was in;
Now Speculation was translated into Experience. And now I wish, that all of his Ranke (and of mine too) had heard him Decrying the Vanitie of all Creatures,
Now Speculation was translated into Experience. And now I wish, that all of his Rank (and of mine too) had herd him Decrying the Vanity of all Creatures,
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You can easily conceive how Full Expressions would bee from his owne Mouth, and how well it would become him, to Staine the pride of man. But that is not all:
You can Easily conceive how Full Expressions would be from his own Mouth, and how well it would become him, to Stain the pride of man. But that is not all:
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Would, you had heard his judgement of Practicall Divinitie, and unaffected Preaching. His censure of mans slighting the wayes of Wisedome, and Sanctification.
Would, you had herd his judgement of Practical Divinity, and unaffected Preaching. His censure of men slighting the ways of Wisdom, and Sanctification.
And lastly, (To say nothing of what was said under seale) I wish that all wee (Divines) had but heard his vehement expressions of the base, base, and more than slavish flatteries of some of us Churchmen, toward the living and dead.
And lastly, (To say nothing of what was said under seal) I wish that all we (Divines) had but herd his vehement expressions of the base, base, and more than slavish flatteries of Some of us Churchmen, towards the living and dead.
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Hee is gone from us, and hath left us no more of Himselfe than a Sad Representation. And it must grieve both you and mee, to have Such a Man, at Such a Time, taken from us;
He is gone from us, and hath left us no more of Himself than a Sad Representation. And it must grieve both you and me, to have Such a Man, At Such a Time, taken from us;
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Abner (for ought appeares) dyed Intestate; haply Childlesse; certainly hee dyed very suddenly, and had not much time left him to resigne himself to GOD by prayer.
Abner (for ought appears) died Intestate; haply Childless; Certainly he died very suddenly, and had not much time left him to resign himself to GOD by prayer.
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and that in his health, and who so reades it will easily believe it, and I am not sorry that I minded him thereof: (though ignorant therein) for that is the Worke of our greatest Strength.
and that in his health, and who so reads it will Easily believe it, and I am not sorry that I minded him thereof: (though ignorant therein) for that is the Work of our greatest Strength.
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3 He dyes not unexpectedly, nor was his Tongue tyed. Hee abounded with petitions, and ejaculations of his owne, (to say nothing of what was lent him by others,) whilest I was with him,
3 He dies not unexpectedly, nor was his Tongue tied. He abounded with petitions, and ejaculations of his own, (to say nothing of what was lent him by Others,) whilst I was with him,
The greatest service wee can doe him (having mourned over him, and made this Funerall an NONLATINALPHABET of all failings) Is to honour him in his Living pictures, (as once they did their good Rulers at Rome, in their Dead Statues )
The greatest service we can do him (having mourned over him, and made this Funeral an of all failings) Is to honour him in his Living pictures, (as once they did their good Rulers At Room, in their Dead Statues)
what Hector (shall I say?) in Homer, did for his Sonne? Nay, what David's servants did for their Young Master. That his worth and honour may furmount his Fathers.
what Hector (shall I say?) in Homer, did for his Son? Nay, what David's Servants did for their Young Master. That his worth and honour may surmount his Father's.
was not David a King? What! Did he Rule in Israel, and yet complaine? Was hee Annointed, and yet overmatch't? Why then see how it fares with us, whilest here
was not David a King? What! Did he Rule in Israel, and yet complain? Was he Anointed, and yet overmatched? Why then see how it fares with us, whilst Here
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Abraham had Riches: but then hee wants an Heire, and after that a Wife. Isaac hath Health: but then he wants Sight. Asa honour: but he wants Health. Vzziah Riches: but he wants Libertie. In One;
Abraham had Riches: but then he Wants an Heir, and After that a Wife. Isaac hath Health: but then he Wants Sighed. Asa honour: but he Wants Health. Uzziah Riches: but he Wants Liberty. In One;
I'll quickly say all. 1 These earthly things are Lame and unsufficient, partiall goods, which will not fill all chinks. 2 Wee are Needy, and shiftlesse both.
I'll quickly say all. 1 These earthly things Are Lame and unsufficient, partial goods, which will not fill all chinks. 2 we Are Needy, and shiftless both.
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Neither promise, nor expect great matters thence, at First: (as men who have the world in Reversion usually doe) Lest at Last you cry, O Solon, Solon! or O Seldius! as others have done before you.
Neither promise, nor expect great matters thence, At First: (as men who have the world in Reversion usually doe) Lest At Last you cry, Oh Solon, Solon! or Oh Seldius! as Others have done before you.
than that Magazin of knowledge Salomon: yet all his Wit could not keep sorrow from his heart. His experience told him, that All was vanity; yea utmost vanitie. And worse than so, Vexation, and that of Spirit too. And believe it;
than that Magazine of knowledge Solomon: yet all his Wit could not keep sorrow from his heart. His experience told him, that All was vanity; yea utmost vanity. And Worse than so, Vexation, and that of Spirit too. And believe it;
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But withall hee will Die a foole, as Abner did not. Ieremy hath said it, and men shall finde it. Ier. 17.11. 2 Have patience, in case your Friends bee preferd hence to Heaven. Suppose them Kings here. Alas! Kings have their Cares also:
But withal he will Die a fool, as Abner did not. Ieremy hath said it, and men shall find it. Jeremiah 17.11. 2 Have patience, in case your Friends be preferred hence to Heaven. Suppose them Kings Here. Alas! Kings have their Cares also:
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Now every Saving-grace is as Turfe and Twig: is as the first fruits in Israel: is an earnest of the purchase, and Inheritance, and gives you entrance, (Liverie and Seisin) 2 Peter 1.11.
Now every Saving grace is as Turf and Twig: is as the First fruits in Israel: is an earnest of the purchase, and Inheritance, and gives you Entrance, (Livery and Seisin) 2 Peter 1.11.
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you will Die gladly, and bee free, not only from the Hurt, but from the slavish feare of death, and they are these. 1 Conformitie with heaven. 2 Conversation in it. 1 Conforme to it;
you will Die gladly, and be free, not only from the Hurt, but from the slavish Fear of death, and they Are these. 1 Conformity with heaven. 2 Conversation in it. 1 Conform to it;
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But fierie things Ascend as willingly, and naturally, as earthly things descend. And thinke the same of heavenly Spirits and affections. 2 Converse in heaven.
But fiery things Ascend as willingly, and naturally, as earthly things descend. And think the same of heavenly Spirits and affections. 2 Converse in heaven.
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Spend each day some thoughts upon GOD, upon Christ, upon heaven; make that your home. Looke upon it as your place, your Center; and then you will make to it, whatever it cost you.
Spend each day Some thoughts upon GOD, upon christ, upon heaven; make that your home. Look upon it as your place, your Centre; and then you will make to it, whatever it cost you.
and to thinke of Christs comming without sin, with comfort. Nay, you will love his appearance, wait for it, looke for it, long for it, hasten to it, and hasten him, in the words of the whole Church, and of this her Sonne.
and to think of Christ coming without since, with Comfort. Nay, you will love his appearance, wait for it, look for it, long for it, hasten to it, and hasten him, in the words of the Whole Church, and of this her Son.
Come apace, come once for all, to make an end of all Sins, Sorrows, Funerals, by ending the Last enemie, death, and by casting death and hell, and grave,
Come apace, come once for all, to make an end of all Sins, Sorrows, Funerals, by ending the Last enemy, death, and by casting death and hell, and grave,
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