A shock of corn coming in in its season. A sermon preached at the funeral of that ancient and eminent servant of Christ VVilliam Gouge, Doctor of Divinity, and late pastor of Black-Fryars, London, December the 16th, 1653. With the ample and deserved testimony that then was given of his life, by William Jenkyn (now) pastor of Black-Fryars, London.
or as disgraceful and dishonourable to thee, nor slight it as a thing of which no notice is taken, &c. This counsel he backs with an argument drawn from the benefit that should accrue unto him, by a submissivenesse under the afflicting hand of God.
or as disgraceful and dishonourable to thee, nor slight it as a thing of which no notice is taken, etc. This counsel he backs with an argument drawn from the benefit that should accrue unto him, by a submissiveness under the afflicting hand of God.
25. Thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace, &c. Yea he declares that Job shall not onely be happy in his life-time, but also even at and after his death, in the words of my Text, Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age,
25. Thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace, etc. Yea he declares that Job shall not only be happy in his lifetime, but also even At and After his death, in the words of my Text, Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age,
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2. The seasonablenesse of this arival, in a full age, like as, &c. In the former, I take notice of two particulars, 1. What that place or Port is, the grave. 2. What that kind of passage to it is, which here is promised. Thou shalt come to it.
2. The seasonableness of this arrival, in a full age, like as, etc. In the former, I take notice of two particulars, 1. What that place or Port is, the grave. 2. What that kind of passage to it is, which Here is promised. Thou shalt come to it.
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but yet this repeated addition (and he dyed) subjoyned to the relation of the long lives of the ancient Patriarchs, shewed the immoveable certainty of that threatning of death against Adams sin, notwithstanding the deceitfull promise of the devil. 3. They are holy men.
but yet this repeated addition (and he died) subjoined to the Relation of the long lives of the ancient Patriarchs, showed the immoveable certainty of that threatening of death against Adams since, notwithstanding the deceitful promise of the Devil. 3. They Are holy men.
He who hath a book lent him, but for a little while, makes the more hast to read it over, the Prophets and Saints of God live not ever, nor are given us to use as long as we please, they are but lent us,
He who hath a book lent him, but for a little while, makes the more haste to read it over, the prophets and Saints of God live not ever, nor Are given us to use as long as we please, they Are but lent us,
The nearnesse of death should put us upon holy serviceablenesse during life, as for the preserving of a sweet and precious remembrance of our selves in that generation which follows so especially for the transmitting by our examples, holiness to Posterity, that so a seed of Saints may be continued in the World,
The nearness of death should put us upon holy serviceableness during life, as for the preserving of a sweet and precious remembrance of our selves in that generation which follows so especially for the transmitting by our Examples, holiness to Posterity, that so a seed of Saints may be continued in the World,
2. Let not any settle themselves securely in this World, he is a mad man, that will go about to build a house upon a quaking quag-mire, upon a rotten foundation.
2. Let not any settle themselves securely in this World, he is a mad man, that will go about to built a house upon a quaking quagmire, upon a rotten Foundation.
O Lord, (say thou) let not not such a Saint go, such a Minister die, till thou hast blessed me by his meanes, let not his light be put out, till he hath shewed me the way to heaven, better.
O Lord, (say thou) let not not such a Saint go, such a Minister die, till thou hast blessed me by his means, let not his Light be put out, till he hath showed me the Way to heaven, better.
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Neither was that a slight imprecation, Let them be a portion for Foxes. Nor a small threatning, Jer. 14.16. That the people should be cast out into the streets, and have none to bury them;
Neither was that a slight imprecation, Let them be a portion for Foxes. Nor a small threatening, Jer. 14.16. That the people should be cast out into the streets, and have none to bury them;
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And David commends the burial of a dead Saul: nay Jehu commands the burial of the remains of a cursed Jezabel. The practise (therefore) of giving the body decent burial is very commendable Sutable it is, that the body, a piece of Gods workmanship so curiously wrought, Psal. 139. should not be carelesly thrown away.
And David commends the burial of a dead Saul: nay Jehu commands the burial of the remains of a cursed Jezebel. The practice (Therefore) of giving the body decent burial is very commendable Suitable it is, that the body, a piece of God's workmanship so curiously wrought, Psalm 139. should not be carelessly thrown away.
The body is also sanctified for the spirits temple. The ointment of sanctification rests not onely on the head (the soul) but runs down alrests not onely on the head (the soul) but runs down also upon the skirts, (the body.) The chair where the King of glory hath sate should not be abused.
The body is also sanctified for the spirits temple. The ointment of sanctification rests not only on the head (the soul) but runs down alrests not only on the head (the soul) but runs down also upon the skirts, (the body.) The chair where the King of glory hath sat should not be abused.
The body of a faithful Minister was an earthen Conduitpipe whereby God conveighed spiritual comforts to our souls The body was once a partner with the soul in all her actions, it was the souls brother-twin;
The body of a faithful Minister was an earthen Conduit pipe whereby God conveyed spiritual comforts to our Souls The body was once a partner with the soul in all her actions, it was the Souls brother-twin;
what could the soul do without it? whatever was in the understanding was conveighed by the sence. The soul sees by its eyes, hears by its ears, works by its hands;
what could the soul do without it? whatever was in the understanding was conveyed by the sense. The soul sees by its eyes, hears by its ears, works by its hands;
witnesse that of Alexander, in allowing enterment to the dead body of Darius, Hanibal to Marcellus 's, Caesar to Pompey's. The comfort of Saints is, that God keeps every one of their bones;
witness that of Alexander, in allowing Interment to the dead body of Darius, Hannibal to Marcellus is, Caesar to Pompey's. The Comfort of Saints is, that God keeps every one of their bones;
Nor is the superstitious folly of Papists about the bodies of the dead, lesse reproveable then their inhumane cruelty, I mean, their religious reverencing of the reliques of the deceased.
Nor is the superstitious folly of Papists about the bodies of the dead, less reprovable then their inhumane cruelty, I mean, their religious reverencing of the Relics of the deceased.
Though the Devil could not obtain a license for this sin (according to some) from Michael, yet hath he obtained a command for it from the Pope. To name this practise is to confute it.
Though the devil could not obtain a license for this since (according to Some) from Michael, yet hath he obtained a command for it from the Pope. To name this practice is to confute it.
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Its idolatry, derogation from the merits of Christ, ridiculousnesse, (for Popish Historians tell us, that the bones of the worship'd have afterward proved to be the reliques of theeves and murderers & to such a proportion are they increased, that they are rather the objects of derision then adoration.) Yea lastly, its injuriousnesse to the saints, who in pretence are honoured (whose bodies hereby have insepultam sepulturam are kept from their honour of rest,
Its idolatry, derogation from the merits of christ, ridiculousness, (for Popish Historians tell us, that the bones of the worshipped have afterwards proved to be the Relics of thieves and murderers & to such a proportion Are they increased, that they Are rather the objects of derision then adoration.) Yea lastly, its injuriousness to the Saints, who in pretence Are honoured (whose bodies hereby have insepultam sepulturam Are kept from their honour of rest,
and entombed richly, and the soul to be tormented eternally? As great a folly is the respecting of the vile body, joyn'd with the neglecting of the precious soul, as for a frantick mother onely to lament the losse of the coat of her drowned childe, never laying to heart the losse of the childe it self.
and entombed richly, and the soul to be tormented eternally? As great a folly is the respecting of the vile body, joined with the neglecting of the precious soul, as for a frantic mother only to lament the loss of the coat of her drowned child, never laying to heart the loss of the child it self.
This for the first, the Saints Port or Place, the Grave But secondly, what kinde of passage shall he have thither? Eliphaz saith, He shall come to the grave:
This for the First, the Saints Port or Place, the Grave But secondly, what kind of passage shall he have thither? Eliphaz Says, He shall come to the grave:
It shall be his portion to be willing to dye; his soul shall not be required of him, taken from him by force against his wil, as his was Luke 12.20. No, he shall be one, that is pleased with the thoughts of his departure, and desires with Paul to be dissolved.
It shall be his portion to be willing to die; his soul shall not be required of him, taken from him by force against his will, as his was Lycia 12.20. No, he shall be one, that is pleased with the thoughts of his departure, and Desires with Paul to be dissolved.
Thou shalt come. By death Saints are freed, from the reach of, as well as hurt by Satans temptations: From the evil company of the ungodly, from divine desertion, from the burden of sin and corruption, from the painful and laborious employments of their places, from all bodily infirmities and diseases (death is the best physick,) from all Gods fatherlike chastisements, from an unkinde, persecuting unquiet world (that bed of thorns) they love not the world,
Thou shalt come. By death Saints Are freed, from the reach of, as well as hurt by Satan temptations: From the evil company of the ungodly, from divine desertion, from the burden of since and corruption, from the painful and laborious employments of their places, from all bodily infirmities and diseases (death is the best physic,) from all God's fatherlike chastisements, from an unkind, persecuting unquiet world (that Bed of thorns) they love not the world,
The unwillingnesse of Gods people to dye, is not because they judge that death is not good for them, but because they think not themselves good enough for death.
The unwillingness of God's people to die, is not Because they judge that death is not good for them, but Because they think not themselves good enough for death.
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How unlike to Christians, do they then shew themselves who are so loath to dye, that they will not come, but must be drag'd to the grave, yea, to the very thoughts thereof, who though they cannot live without misery,
How unlike to Christians, do they then show themselves who Are so loath to die, that they will not come, but must be dragged to the grave, yea, to the very thoughts thereof, who though they cannot live without misery,
2. How excellent is the grace of Faith, which makes a beleever cheerfully to come to that, to which another must be drawn and dragd, I mean the grave!
2. How excellent is the grace of Faith, which makes a believer cheerfully to come to that, to which Another must be drawn and dragged, I mean the grave!
It was as hard to make Paul patient when he thought of living, as to make another patient when he expected dying. Faith is the alone mantle which divides the waters of death:
It was as hard to make Paul patient when he Thought of living, as to make Another patient when he expected dying. Faith is the alone mantle which divides the waters of death:
He was a curse, and death is thereby a blessing: this horn of salvation dipt into the waters of death, makes them not onely poisonless but wholsome: death hath left its sting in the sides of Christ.
He was a curse, and death is thereby a blessing: this horn of salvation dipped into the waters of death, makes them not only poisonless but wholesome: death hath left its sting in the sides of christ.
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view that blessednesse which is invisible. Consider not death as it shews it self to an eye of sence, but as its manifest to an eye of Faith, not as an enemie to man,
view that blessedness which is invisible. Consider not death as it shows it self to an eye of sense, but as its manifest to an eye of Faith, not as an enemy to man,
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In a full age. Tremelius renders it, cum senio, with old age, Pagnine in maturitate, in ripenesse. Ʋatablus in senio. The uulgar latine in abundantia, in abundance, which some expound of abundance of honours and riches, others of abundance of years and long life;
In a full age. Tremelius renders it, cum Senio, with old age, Pagnine in maturitate, in ripeness. Ʋatablus in Senio. The Vulgar latin in abundantia, in abundance, which Some expound of abundance of honours and riches, Others of abundance of Years and long life;
and indeed the Hebrew word NONLATINALPHABET, signifies old age, or a full age which stands in the abundance of years: and therefore I know no reason why we should by giving other interpretations, raise a dust to obscure the sence.
and indeed the Hebrew word, signifies old age, or a full age which Stands in the abundance of Years: and Therefore I know no reason why we should by giving other interpretations, raise a dust to Obscure the sense.
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But yet withall here is imported a happy, blessed old age, such an old age as is a promise, and is in scripture frequently cal'd a good old age, and therefore this full age may include a threefold fulnesse (to name no more.)
But yet withal Here is imported a happy, blessed old age, such an old age as is a promise, and is in scripture frequently called a good old age, and Therefore this full age may include a threefold fullness (to name no more.)
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and riches, so it is said, that David died in a good old age, full of dayes, riches and honour, this civil fulnesse being not onely considered actively when men have set their houses in order, setled their Estates,
and riches, so it is said, that David died in a good old age, full of days, riches and honour, this civil fullness being not only considered actively when men have Set their houses in order, settled their Estates,
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and the sun of their life, sets not in a cloud, but they are buried with honour, and leave a sweetly perfumed memoriall behind them, their name living when their bodies are dead.
and the sun of their life, sets not in a cloud, but they Are buried with honour, and leave a sweetly perfumed memorial behind them, their name living when their bodies Are dead.
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In this respect Jeroboams son died in a full age, being honoured with the lamentations of Israel, and Jehojada who was buried honourably in the chief of the Sepulchers of the Kings of Judah.
In this respect Jeroboams son died in a full age, being honoured with the lamentations of Israel, and Jehoiada who was buried honourably in the chief of the Sepulchers of the Kings of Judah.
First, when a person is born again, hath gotten grace into his soul, and an interest in Jesus Christ, of whose fulnesse he hath received and grace for grace, John 1.16. whereby he hath a meekness to die:
First, when a person is born again, hath got grace into his soul, and an Interest in jesus christ, of whose fullness he hath received and grace for grace, John 1.16. whereby he hath a meekness to die:
young Josiah had his full age, in this respect, before he died, and (as Mercer well notes on the text) a green age is to the godly a ripe age, and they live more in ten years,
young Josiah had his full age, in this respect, before he died, and (as Mercer well notes on the text) a green age is to the godly a ripe age, and they live more in ten Years,
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Secondly, when a person not onely hath grace, but also is beneficial, usefull, doth much good in his time, is diffusive of holinesse, full of good works, serves his generation, and hath done his work, before he fals a sleep, hath his Dorcasses coats to be seen after his death;
Secondly, when a person not only hath grace, but also is beneficial, useful, does much good in his time, is diffusive of holiness, full of good works, serves his generation, and hath done his work, before he falls a sleep, hath his Dorcas's coats to be seen After his death;
for the good, which we have within us, but for the good that is performed by us; that blessed Hilarion died in a good age in a full age who having served Jesus Christ seventy years,
for the good, which we have within us, but for the good that is performed by us; that blessed Hilarion died in a good age in a full age who having served jesus christ seventy Years,
In this sence Elijah saith, according to some) it is enough. Unlike to others who are infants of dayes, that have not filled their dayes, which are like emptie, white paper, having nothing written in them.
In this sense Elijah Says, according to Some) it is enough. Unlike to Others who Are Infants of days, that have not filled their days, which Are like empty, white paper, having nothing written in them.
or as heart could wish, accounting (as Elijah speaks) that he hath lived enough. Thus Abraham, Gen. 25.8. Isaac, Gen. 35.29. David, 1 Chro. 23.1. Job chap. 42.17. Jehoiada, 2 Chro. 24.15.
or as heart could wish, accounting (as Elijah speaks) that he hath lived enough. Thus Abraham, Gen. 25.8. Isaac, Gen. 35.29. David, 1 Chro 23.1. Job chap. 42.17. Jehoiada, 2 Chro 24.15.
Lord I am cloyd with these present enjoyments (for indeed they cloy us, but they do not satisfie us ) there is the second, a fulnesse of age, in regard of a Religious fulnesse.
Lord I am cloyed with these present enjoyments (for indeed they cloy us, but they do not satisfy us) there is the second, a fullness of age, in regard of a Religious fullness.
Thirdly, there is a fulnesse of age in regard of a naturall fulnesse, which is the fulnesse here principally intended, (though the other be not excluded) and this naturall fulnesse of age is twofold.
Thirdly, there is a fullness of age in regard of a natural fullness, which is the fullness Here principally intended, (though the other be not excluded) and this natural fullness of age is twofold.
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he shall not be taken away by an immature, untimely death, when he hath lived out but half his dayes, the candle of his life shall not be blown out, no, this lamp shall not be put but go out; all the oyl shall be spent, his vital moisture shal be dried up, & gone. In a word:
he shall not be taken away by an immature, untimely death, when he hath lived out but half his days, the candle of his life shall not be blown out, no, this lamp shall not be put but go out; all the oil shall be spent, his vital moisture shall be dried up, & gone. In a word:
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How choice a priviledge is it to be fat and flourishing even in old age, (as it is spoken in another regard, Psalm 92.14.) not altogether unlike to Moses, who being an hundred and twenty yeers old when he died, his eye was not dim,
How choice a privilege is it to be fat and flourishing even in old age, (as it is spoken in Another regard, Psalm 92.14.) not altogether unlike to Moses, who being an hundred and twenty Years old when he died, his eye was not dim,
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but the parts of their minde are green and youthful, they being not (as some) twice children: a great blessing it is for young men to have the parts of old men in regard of prudence; and for old men to retain their youthful and pregnant abilities of knowledge, fancy, memory, apprehension;
but the parts of their mind Are green and youthful, they being not (as Some) twice children: a great blessing it is for young men to have the parts of old men in regard of prudence; and for old men to retain their youthful and pregnant abilities of knowledge, fancy, memory, apprehension;
either corn before or after its threshing. This corn is said to come in. The word in the Original imports to ascend: and corn may be said to ascend by bringing, carrying, laying of it up,
either corn before or After its threshing. This corn is said to come in. The word in the Original imports to ascend: and corn may be said to ascend by bringing, carrying, laying of it up,
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we should not be willing to be cut down by the sickle of death, nor long to be taken into the barn, (laid up in the quiet grave) were not the field stormy and rainy, the world boisterous and unquiet.
we should not be willing to be Cut down by the fickle of death, nor long to be taken into the barn, (laid up in the quiet grave) were not the field stormy and rainy, the world boisterous and unquiet.
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Sixthly, there is the cutting down of the corn, and this is by the sickle of death as this godly man once said the sickle of death will cut down all my diseases, and pains and troubles.
Sixthly, there is the cutting down of the corn, and this is by the fickle of death as this godly man once said the fickle of death will Cut down all my diseases, and pains and Troubles.
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Eightly, when it is put into the barn, then it is threshed and fanned; there will come a day of Judgement wherein there shall be a disquisition, a sifting,
Eighth, when it is put into the barn, then it is threshed and fanned; there will come a day of Judgement wherein there shall be a disquisition, a sifting,
they are for God, and shall be with God, for ever, I am (said Ignatius ) to be grownd with the teeth of the wild beasts, that so I may be as manchet, fine bread for my Master.
they Are for God, and shall be with God, for ever, I am (said Ignatius) to be ground with the teeth of the wild beasts, that so I may be as manchet, fine bred for my Master.
A Parent hath laid out a great deal of cost, it may be in the Educating of a Child, in the University, bringing him up in the Arts, nurturing him and polishing him with choisest Education,
A Parent hath laid out a great deal of cost, it may be in the Educating of a Child, in the university, bringing him up in the Arts, nurturing him and polishing him with Choicest Education,
if they were, we should live too long, but they are in Gods hands, my times (saith David ) are in thy hands, Psal. 31.15. Sixthly, a full age is compared to ripe corn in regard of fitnesse for the barn, and for the masters use, ripe corn is onely acceptable corn, onely good corn, onely such as pleaseth the tooth of the feeder;
if they were, we should live too long, but they Are in God's hands, my times (Says David) Are in thy hands, Psalm 31.15. Sixthly, a full age is compared to ripe corn in regard of fitness for the barn, and for the Masters use, ripe corn is only acceptable corn, only good corn, only such as Pleases the tooth of the feeder;
In a word (we say) toward harvest, corn ripens night and day, (it is a country proverb:) when a man growes old, he shouldl grow Heavenward might and day.
In a word (we say) towards harvest, corn ripens night and day, (it is a country proverb:) when a man grows old, he shouldl grow Heavenward might and day.
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The sailes of our Times as well as of Time, are daily winding up: unto all the descriptions of the great age of the Patriarchs before the flood, its added, and he died.
The sails of our Times as well as of Time, Are daily winding up: unto all the descriptions of the great age of the Patriarchs before the flood, its added, and he died.
the young - may, the old must dîe. How long have I to live (said old Barzillai ) that I should go up with the King? Grey hairs are deaths harbingers, which with their white strokes, mark and take up lodgings for death, the King of terrours. And thus!
the young - may, the old must dîe. How long have I to live (said old Barzillai) that I should go up with the King? Grey hairs Are death's harbingers, which with their white Strokes, mark and take up lodgings for death, the King of terrors. And thus!
I read not of any one of them in Scripture of whom its said, that he was full of dayes none can be full of Time, but he who hath had a taste of Eternity: the wicked never think they have enough either of the wealth or life of this World.
I read not of any one of them in Scripture of whom its said, that he was full of days none can be full of Time, but he who hath had a taste of Eternity: the wicked never think they have enough either of the wealth or life of this World.
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a full age is a blessing promised, yea a choice blessing, first, then those cowards are hence worthily reproved who shorten their lives by Duels the greatest cowards in the World, who being pursu'd with a disgrace, will run as far as hell before they look back.
a full age is a blessing promised, yea a choice blessing, First, then those cowards Are hence worthily reproved who shorten their lives by Duels the greatest cowards in the World, who being pursued with a disgrace, will run as Far as hell before they look back.
Secondly, those that shorten their lives by intemperance that dig their graves with their teeth, that are felons of themselves, that swallow, not only their estates and lively-hoods,
Secondly, those that shorten their lives by intemperance that dig their graves with their teeth, that Are felons of themselves, that swallow, not only their estates and livelihoods,
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These do that against themselves, which the very Devils desired to shun, they tormenting themselves before their time. Luxury is the greatest enemy of health, and hinderance of old age.
These do that against themselves, which the very Devils desired to shun, they tormenting themselves before their time. Luxury is the greatest enemy of health, and hindrance of old age.
3. Thirdly, great is the sin of deriding at old age, and contempt of old men in their full age, as when men voice them twice children, silly men, Dotards;
3. Thirdly, great is the since of deriding At old age, and contempt of old men in their full age, as when men voice them twice children, silly men, Dotards;
these scoffers imitating those children that called the Propeht baldpate. I remember a smart and fit answer which an old man once gave to a scoffing youngster;
these scoffers imitating those children that called the Propeht baldpate. I Remember a smart and fit answer which an old man once gave to a scoffing youngster;
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The aged must be both honourable, and honoured, before whom thou must rise up. They who will not honour old Fathers seldom find their dayes to be long in the land which God gives them.
The aged must be both honourable, and honoured, before whom thou must rise up. They who will not honour old Father's seldom find their days to be long in the land which God gives them.
even the shocks of ripe corn, the ripe wheat that is in the field, should make thee consider, that as that same corn must shortly be carried into the Barn,
even the shocks of ripe corn, the ripe wheat that is in the field, should make thee Consider, that as that same corn must shortly be carried into the Barn,
the setting of the Sun, should make thee forecast the setting of the sun of thy life, the harvest should make thee think of deaths reaping sickle, the dead creatures upon which thou daily feedest, should convince thee that the feeder cannot live alwayes;
the setting of the Sun, should make thee forecast the setting of the sun of thy life, the harvest should make thee think of death's reaping fickle, the dead creatures upon which thou daily Feedest, should convince thee that the feeder cannot live always;
God foretels that there should not be an old man in the house of Eli. Its the curse threatned against the wicked, that they shall not live out half their dayes, and be like the corn on the house top, which withers before it be grown.
God foretells that there should not be an old man in the house of Eli. Its the curse threatened against the wicked, that they shall not live out half their days, and be like the corn on the house top, which withers before it be grown.
grace beautifies the youngest, but it is not beautified so much by any as by the oldest. These shew that after all the solicitations of sin and vanity, grace is (yet) the best, and their best beloved, and that though they have served Jesus Christ so many scores of yeers,
grace beautifies the youngest, but it is not beautified so much by any as by the oldest. These show that After all the solicitations of since and vanity, grace is (yet) the best, and their best Beloved, and that though they have served jesus christ so many scores of Years,
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And how comfortable is it for a godly old man to recollect, that he hath not onely got much grace throughout his long life to himself, but instrumentally bestowed much grace upon others:
And how comfortable is it for a godly old man to recollect, that he hath not only god much grace throughout his long life to himself, but instrumentally bestowed much grace upon Others:
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Childrens children are the crown of old age (saith Solomon ) Pro. 17.6. but no children are so glorious golden, and glistering a crown, as those who are spiritual.
Children's children Are the crown of old age (Says Solomon) Pro 17.6. but no children Are so glorious golden, and glistering a crown, as those who Are spiritual.
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its an honourable age, (as mariage) honourable among all men; a kinde of resemblance of Gods antiquity who is called the ancient of dayes. The gray head is called beauty,
its an honourable age, (as marriage) honourable among all men; a kind of resemblance of God's antiquity who is called the ancient of days. The grey head is called beauty,
It was a good expression of him who call'd an old mans head the house of wisdom. The most prudent Roman Convention, the Senate, was so called from old age; noting, that wisdom is commonly the endowment of old men.
It was a good expression of him who called an old men head the house of Wisdom. The most prudent Roman Convention, the Senate, was so called from old age; noting, that Wisdom is commonly the endowment of old men.
Old men are sometime as eminent for wisdom, as young men are for strength. And its as rare to see a young man prudent, as an old man strong. By grave and good counsel and advice, the strength of the head, the aged may be more helpful,
Old men Are sometime as eminent for Wisdom, as young men Are for strength. And its as rare to see a young man prudent, as an old man strong. By grave and good counsel and Advice, the strength of the head, the aged may be more helpful,
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And then old age is a fit age for the doing of good in regard of the prayers of old Men, I should ordinarily chuse, a young mans strength and an old mans prayers to be employed for me.
And then old age is a fit age for the doing of good in regard of the Prayers of old Men, I should ordinarily choose, a young men strength and an old men Prayers to be employed for me.
Hence old men are wont to give their blessings. i e. to pray for blessings from God: old Jacob blessed Pharaoh, &c. Sixthly, Old age is highly commendable for its safety.
Hence old men Are wont to give their blessings. i e. to pray for blessings from God: old Jacob blessed Pharaoh, etc. Sixthly, Old age is highly commendable for its safety.
a young Man is happy, that doth live well, but an old an is happier, that hath lived well, he is by death beyond the temptations, the difficulties, the passions, that a young man lies ingaged to,
a young Man is happy, that does live well, but an old an is Happier, that hath lived well, he is by death beyond the temptations, the difficulties, the passion, that a young man lies engaged to,
Ʋse 6. Though the coming to the grave in a full age, in a age wherein one is like to a shock of ripe Corn, be a promise, yet is it to be understood rightly;
Ʋse 6. Though the coming to the grave in a full age, in a age wherein one is like to a shock of ripe Corn, be a promise, yet is it to be understood rightly;
Gods people shall have old age, if God see it may make for their welfare, God sometime sees that old age would tend to the outward trouble and misery of his servants, by war, captivity poverty, famine,
God's people shall have old age, if God see it may make for their welfare, God sometime sees that old age would tend to the outward trouble and misery of his Servants, by war, captivity poverty, famine,
or much more if God sees by old age, that they shall be brought under temptations which (it may be) they are not able to overcome, he will not suffer them to go out to battle in their old age,
or much more if God sees by old age, that they shall be brought under temptations which (it may be) they Are not able to overcome, he will not suffer them to go out to battle in their old age,
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In a word, if Gods people be taken away before they are old, and have a full age, they are taken away unto a full age, unto the full age of grace and glory in Heaven.
In a word, if God's people be taken away before they Are old, and have a full age, they Are taken away unto a full age, unto the full age of grace and glory in Heaven.
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if the Lord promise to give an old age, and in stead thereof give thee Heaven and Eternall life, doth he not exceed his own promise as well as thy merit? That man breaks not his word, who having promised ten pieces of brasse, gives instead of these an hundred pieces of gold:
if the Lord promise to give an old age, and in stead thereof give thee Heaven and Eternal life, does he not exceed his own promise as well as thy merit? That man breaks not his word, who having promised ten Pieces of brass, gives instead of these an hundred Pieces of gold:
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Lastly, Old age is not to be abused by the aged themselves, 1. It must not be abused by ignorance, how shamefull is it to see a man whose hairs and wrinckles speak him an hundred,
Lastly, Old age is not to be abused by the aged themselves, 1. It must not be abused by ignorance, how shameful is it to see a man whose hairs and wrinkles speak him an hundred,
but his knowledge of Christ speaks him not ten, who is an alphabetical old man (as one calls him,) who is in the worse sence twice a child, that doth not know his right hand from his left in Religion, that though he should be a teacher of others, had need himself to be taught the first principles of the Oracles of God.
but his knowledge of christ speaks him not ten, who is an alphabetical old man (as one calls him,) who is in the Worse sense twice a child, that does not know his right hand from his left in Religion, that though he should be a teacher of Others, had need himself to be taught the First principles of the Oracles of God.
O let them be more bitter to remember then ever they have been sweet to commit, 3. Abuse it not by unprofitablenesse, and negligence, what art thou almost at thy Haven,
O let them be more bitter to Remember then ever they have been sweet to commit, 3. Abuse it not by unprofitableness, and negligence, what art thou almost At thy Haven,
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THus I have given you the Application of this part of the Text to our selves, give me leave to speak in the next place something in the Application thereof to the occasion.
THus I have given you the Application of this part of the Text to our selves, give me leave to speak in the next place something in the Application thereof to the occasion.
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And indeed to it I might here apply both the Parts of the Text. Out of the former part you have heard that the grave is the Port and place even of Saints:
And indeed to it I might Here apply both the Parts of the Text. Out of the former part you have herd that the grave is the Port and place even of Saints:
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But then he comes to his grave too, and so likewise he is the man in my Text ▪ this servant of Christ, came willingly, he was not pulled and dragged to the grave:
But then he comes to his grave too, and so likewise he is the man in my Text ▪ this servant of christ, Come willingly, he was not pulled and dragged to the grave:
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death was his familiar acquaintance, it was his priviledge as well as his task; when his good Sister said to him in his sicknesse Brother I am afraid to leave you alone;
death was his familiar acquaintance, it was his privilege as well as his task; when his good Sister said to him in his sickness Brother I am afraid to leave you alone;
namely, the seasonablenesse of the godly mans coming to the grave ▪ Come he is to the grave like the man in my Text, in a full age like as a shock of corn, &c. If you consider his birth, this ripe shock of corn, Doctor William Gouge brought this day to the barn of the grave, sprang at first from Mr. Thomas Gouge of Stratford Bow, a Gentleman of eminent quality, and of Singular piety in his generation.
namely, the seasonableness of the godly men coming to the grave ▪ Come he is to the grave like the man in my Text, in a full age like as a shock of corn, etc. If you Consider his birth, this ripe shock of corn, Doctor William Gouge brought this day to the barn of the grave, sprang At First from Mr. Thomas Gouge of Stratford Bow, a Gentleman of eminent quality, and of Singular piety in his generation.
and he was there fitted for the University, and sent to Kings Colledge in Cambridge, where he was so Studious, and profited so much by his studies, that he was made modorator in the Sophisters Schooles.
and he was there fitted for the university, and sent to Kings College in Cambridge, where he was so Studious, and profited so much by his studies, that he was made modorator in the Sophisters Schools.
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for the taking those degrees He was a close Student in the University, and eminent for his knowledge in the learned Languages, and in the Arts, very well versed in Logick and Philosophy, of both which he was chosen the Lecturer in his Colledge.
for the taking those Degrees He was a close Student in the university, and eminent for his knowledge in the learned Languages, and in the Arts, very well versed in Logic and Philosophy, of both which he was chosen the Lecturer in his College.
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Nor yet was he there lesse noted for his piety, even in his younger years, he was not once absent (neither morning nor Evening) from the publike and solemn worship of God in the Colledge performed twice every day,
Nor yet was he there less noted for his piety, even in his younger Years, he was not once absent (neither morning nor Evening) from the public and solemn worship of God in the College performed twice every day,
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Next look upon him in the full eare when he had taken all this pains to furnish himself with the Egyptian Jewels of University-learning and accomplishments, he was fit to come into the Canaan of the Church to deck & adorn the spouse of Christ:
Next look upon him in the full ear when he had taken all this pains to furnish himself with the Egyptian Jewels of University-learning and accomplishments, he was fit to come into the Canaan of the Church to deck & adorn the spouse of christ:
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an age sutable to that calling which being so weighty, he durst not undertake rashly, and unadvisedly, (I wish all those whom it concerns would take notice of it,
an age suitable to that calling which being so weighty, he durst not undertake rashly, and unadvisedly, (I wish all those whom it concerns would take notice of it,
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but of many parts of England, frequented his Lectures at Black-fryars (for so great was the flame of his pains, that he heated those who sat a great way off from it) and when the godly Christians of those times came to London, they thought not their businesse done unless they had been at Black-fryars Lectures:
but of many parts of England, frequented his Lectures At Blackfriars (for so great was the flame of his pains, that he heated those who sat a great Way off from it) and when the godly Christians of those times Come to London, they Thought not their business done unless they had been At Blackfriars Lectures:
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and so great were the Assemblies that here met to hear him, and withall his tender compassion toward the multitudes of his hearers, that out of this Pulpit he was wont (before he began his Sermons) to observe what Pues were empty,
and so great were the Assemblies that Here met to hear him, and withal his tender compassion towards the Multitudes of his hearers, that out of this Pulpit he was wont (before he began his Sermons) to observe what Pues were empty,
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he was chosen to be a member of the Reverend Assembly of Divines, & was one of those learned Divines who wrote lately the large Annotations upon the Bible.
he was chosen to be a member of the Reverend Assembly of Divines, & was one of those learned Divines who wrote lately the large Annotations upon the bible.
He was for his wisdom and faithfulnesse, worthily chosen a Trustee for buying in impropriations, wherein he approved himself most faithfull and conscientiously carefull to discharge the trust committed to him:
He was for his Wisdom and faithfulness, worthily chosen a Trustee for buying in impropriations, wherein he approved himself most faithful and conscientiously careful to discharge the trust committed to him:
I know there are some who look upon a Ministers wealth as his crime (when they can espie no other) who out of covetousnesse, care not how little they themselves bestow upon Ministers,
I know there Are Some who look upon a Ministers wealth as his crime (when they can espy no other) who out of covetousness, care not how little they themselves bestow upon Ministers,
For thus much I can assure you from those who very well know, that his personall Estate is found short, by some hundreds of pounds, of his Legacies and gifts,
For thus much I can assure you from those who very well know, that his personal Estate is found short, by Some hundreds of pounds, of his Legacies and Gifts,
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This I can assure you from many who fully knew his course, and Estate (particularly from the mouth of his eldest son, my reverend brother) who can testifie what I am about to say in this particular upon oath, that in all his life-time, he never did either directly or indirectly,
This I can assure you from many who Fully knew his course, and Estate (particularly from the Mouth of his eldest son, my reverend brother) who can testify what I am about to say in this particular upon oath, that in all his lifetime, he never did either directly or indirectly,
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neither by himself or any other for him, put any money to use, and so far was he from doing so, that sundry can testifie, he was scarce ever out of debt;
neither by himself or any other for him, put any money to use, and so Far was he from doing so, that sundry can testify, he was scarce ever out of debt;
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yea in those times, wherein he was charged to have put money to use, he paid interest for six hundred pounds, which with the principall, he himself paid, though it were anothers debt:
yea in those times, wherein he was charged to have put money to use, he paid Interest for six hundred pounds, which with the principal, he himself paid, though it were another's debt:
and for these 20. years last past, he purchased not one foot of Land, unlesse ten pounds per annum; and he would often say that after his death, the world would know how much they were mistaken in judging of his Estate.
and for these 20. Years last passed, he purchased not one foot of Land, unless ten pounds per annum; and he would often say that After his death, the world would know how much they were mistaken in judging of his Estate.
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and as his children (I trust) shall finde the blessing of the latter, so did he in his life-time, expresse the grace of the former, in refusing great and to him, inregard of his naturall disposition (as he oft professed to me) desirable preferment (as particularly that of the Provostship of Kings Colledge in Cambridge, offered him by an honourable hand) much more advantagious in worldly respects,
and as his children (I trust) shall find the blessing of the latter, so did he in his lifetime, express the grace of the former, in refusing great and to him, In regard of his natural disposition (as he oft professed to me) desirable preferment (as particularly that of the Provostship of Kings College in Cambridge, offered him by an honourable hand) much more advantageous in worldly respects,
in which he seem'd higher by the head and shoulders, then other Christians, and then most Ministers. 1. The first was the grace of humility; though others knew not when his face did not shine, yet he knew not when it did. And yet he easily could observe the least glymps or appearance of any worth in another, and would acknowledge it.
in which he seemed higher by the head and shoulders, then other Christians, and then most Ministers. 1. The First was the grace of humility; though Others knew not when his face did not shine, yet he knew not when it did. And yet he Easily could observe the least Glimpse or appearance of any worth in Another, and would acknowledge it.
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This I have alwayes (almost) observed in him since it was my happy unhappinesse to have occasion to be so frequently in his company by reason of my employment among his people.
This I have always (almost) observed in him since it was my happy unhappiness to have occasion to be so frequently in his company by reason of my employment among his people.
So eminent was his humility, that he charged his Executor to whom he committed the care of his Funeral, that there should bee no Green-staff laid upon his Herse,
So eminent was his humility, that he charged his Executor to whom he committed the care of his Funeral, that there should be no Green-staff laid upon his Hearse,
as if he had thought that the poverty of Christ was his patrimony (as Ambrose said) and Coat of Arms, and his interest in him, his greatest and best atchievement,
as if he had Thought that the poverty of christ was his patrimony (as Ambrose said) and Coat of Arms, and his Interest in him, his greatest and best Achievement,
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2. A second grace which eminently appeared in him was that grace of Faith. I observed in him as great a study to advance Christ as to debase himself; frequently (of late) I have heard him say, When I look upon my self, I see nothing but emptiness & weakness,
2. A second grace which eminently appeared in him was that grace of Faith. I observed in him as great a study to advance christ as to debase himself; frequently (of late) I have herd him say, When I look upon my self, I see nothing but emptiness & weakness,
When he could not hold the cup at the Sacrament, nor evenly carry it to his mouth, by reason of his weaknesse and shaking, with what a firm and fixed affiance did he lay hold upon Christ,
When he could not hold the cup At the Sacrament, nor evenly carry it to his Mouth, by reason of his weakness and shaking, with what a firm and fixed affiance did he lay hold upon christ,
When worldly supports failed him, his health, strength forsook him, he made JESUS CHRIST the staff of his old age, oft professing as his great misery and impotency without him,
When worldly supports failed him, his health, strength forsook him, he made JESUS CHRIST the staff of his old age, oft professing as his great misery and impotency without him,
So amiable was the meeknesse of his carriage toward his wife, that for twenty two yeers (for so long they lived together) there was never heard any one word proceeding from him toward her, sounding like an angry one.
So amiable was the meekness of his carriage towards his wife, that for twenty two Years (for so long they lived together) there was never herd any one word proceeding from him towards her, sounding like an angry one.
and that Lethalis arundo (as he oft called it) that deadly arrow in his side (which hee knew could never be pluckt out of it but by death) I mean his Asthma or difficulty of breathing, which he got by an excessive cold in attending upon publick employment:
and that Lethalis arundo (as he oft called it) that deadly arrow in his side (which he knew could never be plucked out of it but by death) I mean his Asthma or difficulty of breathing, which he god by an excessive cold in attending upon public employment:
He was the husband of one wife, a widower eight and twenty yeers, and he had thirteen children by that his one and onely wife, whereof eight lived to mans and womans estate:
He was the husband of one wife, a widower eight and twenty Years, and he had thirteen children by that his one and only wife, whereof eight lived to men and woman's estate:
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all his sons he brought up to learning, desiring that they might have all been imployed in the Ministery, it being that calling which to him was as full of pleasure as imployment;
all his Sons he brought up to learning, desiring that they might have all been employed in the Ministry, it being that calling which to him was as full of pleasure as employment;
his labours wherein, he went through so delightfully, that he oft professed to mee, that the greatest pleasure which he took in the world, was in the employments of his calling, in regard whereof, he hath told great persons,
his labours wherein, he went through so delightfully, that he oft professed to me, that the greatest pleasure which he took in the world, was in the employments of his calling, in regard whereof, he hath told great Persons,
And indeed it was his desire to perform his secret worshipping of God before day-light, that so he might have the benefit of the whole day for his study,
And indeed it was his desire to perform his secret worshipping of God before daylight, that so he might have the benefit of the Whole day for his study,
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before he was at his: so that none could give him that reproof which I have read a certain Religious man gave to a Bishop who slept too long a mornings, the sparrows are up, and chirping and yet the Bishop is in bed and sleeping.
before he was At his: so that none could give him that reproof which I have read a certain Religious man gave to a Bishop who slept too long a morning's, the sparrows Are up, and chirping and yet the Bishop is in Bed and sleeping.
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when they hear of this painfull servant of Christ Doctor Gouge ) The Parish of Black-fryars will be a standing and a constant witnesse of his delighting to do good.
when they hear of this painful servant of christ Doctor Gouge) The Parish of Blackfriars will be a standing and a constant witness of his delighting to do good.
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At his first coming to it, the old Church in regard of the great thronging from all parts to his Sermons, being found far too small for the auditory, he procured fifteen hundred pounds by collections at his Lectures and by Letters written to his Friends, whereby it was enlarged to this Stately and Beautifull structure without any briefes at all.
At his First coming to it, the old Church in regard of the great thronging from all parts to his Sermons, being found Far too small for the auditory, he procured fifteen hundred pounds by collections At his Lectures and by Letters written to his Friends, whereby it was enlarged to this Stately and Beautiful structure without any briefs At all.
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For five and forty years together, he did once every moneth administer the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, not so much as once interrupting that course;
For five and forty Years together, he did once every Monn administer the Sacrament of the lords Supper, not so much as once interrupting that course;
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and if upon some urgent occasion, he was necessitated to be from his charge, he would not fail to be present at it upon the Sacrament-day though his other employments never so loudly called him off.
and if upon Some urgent occasion, he was necessitated to be from his charge, he would not fail to be present At it upon the Sacrament-day though his other employments never so loudly called him off.
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and (vvhich is not every peaceable mans happinesse) much prudence in composing all differences among his people, among vvhom he was (as some of them have told me) as it were a Justice of Peace, as well as a Minister of Peace. If he could not (as what man can) hinder dissentions from being born, he would not suffer them to be longlived.
and (which is not every peaceable men happiness) much prudence in composing all differences among his people, among whom he was (as Some of them have told me) as it were a justice of Peace, as well as a Minister of Peace. If he could not (as what man can) hinder dissensions from being born, he would not suffer them to be longlived.
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As it was his contentment and crown laboriously, during his healthfull years, to Preach, so notwithstanding his forementioned pains and infirmities, he did Preach,
As it was his contentment and crown laboriously, during his healthful Years, to Preach, so notwithstanding his forementioned pains and infirmities, he did Preach,
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as long as he was able to get up into the Pulpit, and this (I question whither it can be a paraleld) Commendation, I shall adde, He Preached so long as that it was a greater difficulty for him to go up into the Pulpit,
as long as he was able to get up into the Pulpit, and this (I question whither it can be a paralleled) Commendation, I shall add, He Preached so long as that it was a greater difficulty for him to go up into the Pulpit,
Here I might mention his Printed Catechisme, his clear and judicious Annotations upon that part of the Bible contained from the first of Samuel to Job. His book called the whole Armour of God, another called Domestical duties, his Comment on the 116. Psa Gods three arrows, and his Exquisite (and I question whether to be paraleld) exposition of the Lords Prayer, and that Elaborate Comment of his upon the Epistle to the Hebrewes which (after many yeers preaching) he went through in his Sermons at Black-Fryars, and which he fully prepared for the Presse,
Here I might mention his Printed Catechism, his clear and judicious Annotations upon that part of the bible contained from the First of Samuel to Job. His book called the Whole Armour of God, Another called Domestical duties, his Comment on the 116. Psa God's three arrows, and his Exquisite (and I question whither to be paralleled) exposition of the lords Prayer, and that Elaborate Comment of his upon the Epistle to the Hebrews which (After many Years preaching) he went through in his Sermons At Black-Fryars, and which he Fully prepared for the Press,
a work of excellent worth, both considering the Subject (noble, and difficult) and the great paines and dexterity of the Commentator; and which being now in the Presse shall (I trust) shortly see the light,
a work of excellent worth, both considering the Subject (noble, and difficult) and the great pains and dexterity of the Commentator; and which being now in the Press shall (I trust) shortly see the Light,
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To conclude this head of his spiritual fulnesse of age, he was one who may be fitly called both one of a thousand, and also a thousand men in one, for his excellent endowments,
To conclude this head of his spiritual fullness of age, he was one who may be fitly called both one of a thousand, and also a thousand men in one, for his excellent endowments,
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But then I confesse, he runs not fully parallel with my Text in respect of that branch of naturall fulnesse of age, which (I told you) was Senectus sana, a strong, hayl, vigorous, diseaselesse old age. No;
But then I confess, he runs not Fully parallel with my Text in respect of that branch of natural fullness of age, which (I told you) was Old age sana, a strong, hail, vigorous, diseaselesse old age. No;
his forementioned diseases, and bodily infirmities of the Stone and Asthma, here would make me halt, were it not for this double consideration (in regard of which I cannot onely excuse his crazinesse in old age,
his forementioned diseases, and bodily infirmities of the Stone and Asthma, Here would make me halt, were it not for this double consideration (in regard of which I cannot only excuse his craziness in old age,
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envie it self dares not tax him of intemperance, in eating, drinking, pastimes, (hee hath been oft heard to say hee never took a journey meerly for pleasure in all his life;) No, his diseases came either by his laboriousnesse in studying, preaching, watching,
envy it self dares not Tax him of intemperance, in eating, drinking, pastimes, (he hath been oft herd to say he never took a journey merely for pleasure in all his life;) No, his diseases Come either by his laboriousness in studying, preaching, watching,
but whetting. 2. This I shall adde as his honour under his crazinesse of body, that when he was most decrepit and feeble, he had the blessing of a Senectus sana, an hayl strong old age, in regard of his parts of minde, his intellectuals, which were as vivid, quick,
but whetting. 2. This I shall add as his honour under his craziness of body, that when he was most decrepit and feeble, he had the blessing of a Old age sana, an hail strong old age, in regard of his parts of mind, his intellectuals, which were as vivid, quick,
yea, of this which I now say, the whole Ministry of London will attest the truth from their own experience, by calling to their mindes that learned, cleer,
yea, of this which I now say, the Whole Ministry of London will attest the truth from their own experience, by calling to their minds that learned, clear,
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And the truth is, this continuance of the use of his reason, and abilities of minde, was the reason why he adventured so long as he did, to frequent the publick Assembly,
And the truth is, this Continuance of the use of his reason, and abilities of mind, was the reason why he adventured so long as he did, to frequent the public Assembly,
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I can study my Sermon, said he, I can preach my Sermon, and shall I forbear preaching because I am so weak as not to be able to go? I will be carryed rather, and carryed he oft was.
I can study my Sermon, said he, I can preach my Sermon, and shall I forbear preaching Because I am so weak as not to be able to go? I will be carried rather, and carried he oft was.
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Others that I have in his commendation said too much, I confesse it too, but my meaning is, too much perhaps for their liking, too much (I sear) for their imitation.
Others that I have in his commendation said too much, I confess it too, but my meaning is, too much perhaps for their liking, too much (I sear) for their imitation.
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But since he who thought that seventy nine yeers on earth were not, nay that eternity in heaven, is not too much to serve and praise his and our Lord, let not us think that half an hour is too much to scatter a few flowers on his Herse, they being such as were planted by his own labour,
But since he who Thought that seventy nine Years on earth were not, nay that eternity in heaven, is not too much to serve and praise his and our Lord, let not us think that half an hour is too much to scatter a few flowers on his Hearse, they being such as were planted by his own labour,
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