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THE TRUE CHRISTIANS CHARACTER and CROWN. REVEL. 2.10. — Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
THE TRUE CHRISTIANS CHARACTER and CROWN. REVEL. 2.10. — Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
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I Have no sooner read my Text, but I know you have accommodated it to the occasion of this time, the Funerals of our deceased Brother;
I Have no sooner read my Text, but I know you have accommodated it to the occasion of this time, the Funerals of our deceased Brother;
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whom I may fitly call the Transcript of it.
whom I may fitly call the Transcript of it.
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Whilst he lived he was the Transcript of the former part, even faithful unto death; and he is now become the Transcript of the latter part, God (no doubt) having given him,
While he lived he was the Transcript of the former part, even faithful unto death; and he is now become the Transcript of the latter part, God (no doubt) having given him,
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as the reward of his faithfulness, a crown of life. There you might behold him in his spiritual NONLATINALPHABET, pressing towards the mark; now enjoying the price of his high calling.
as the reward of his faithfulness, a crown of life. There you might behold him in his spiritual, pressing towards the mark; now enjoying the price of his high calling.
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There running with patience the race that was set before him; now entred into his rest.
There running with patience the raze that was Set before him; now entered into his rest.
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There, in short conquering, now triumphing; there winning, now wearing the crown.
There, in short conquering, now triumphing; there winning, now wearing the crown.
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In the former, he went before us, as our example; in the latter, he is gone before us,
In the former, he went before us, as our Exampl; in the latter, he is gone before us,
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as our encouragement: And it will be our honour and happiness to follow him in both.
as our encouragement: And it will be our honour and happiness to follow him in both.
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The words are part of an Epistle to the Angel ( i.e. the Bishop ) of the Church of Smyrna; but it cometh open to us,
The words Are part of an Epistle to the Angel (i.e. the Bishop) of the Church of Smyrna; but it comes open to us,
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and it will not be rudeness, but our wisdom and duty to look into it, and take out the Lesson.
and it will not be rudeness, but our Wisdom and duty to look into it, and take out the lesson.
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I mean not here to reveal the Revelation, or to unclasp the sealed book; to cast the water of the seven Vials, or to make the Trumpets give a certain sound. The mystical part of this Book I leave to those who love to see where they have no light, and to look most upon God where he hideth himself from them.
I mean not Here to reveal the Revelation, or to unclasp the sealed book; to cast the water of the seven Vials, or to make the Trumpets give a certain found. The mystical part of this Book I leave to those who love to see where they have no Light, and to look most upon God where he Hideth himself from them.
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My Text is a piece of plain Morality; a business not of the head, but of the heart.
My Text is a piece of plain Morality; a business not of the head, but of the heart.
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Here are no Riddles, unless of love and wonder, that God should twist our duty with our interest,
Here Are no Riddles, unless of love and wonder, that God should twist our duty with our Interest,
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and encourage the short exercise of virtue with everlasting rewards;
and encourage the short exercise of virtue with everlasting rewards;
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faithfulness in a little, so it be unto death with a crown of life, which knoweth neither measure nor end.
faithfulness in a little, so it be unto death with a crown of life, which Knoweth neither measure nor end.
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Accordingly the words present you with 1. A Precept, 2. A Promise, 3. The necessary connexion of both.
Accordingly the words present you with 1. A Precept, 2. A Promise, 3. The necessary connexion of both.
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The first, contains mans duty; Be thou faithful.
The First, contains men duty; Be thou faithful.
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The second, Gods Grace; I will give thee, &c. The third, the mutual relation, and dependance of the one upon the other;
The second, God's Grace; I will give thee, etc. The third, the mutual Relation, and dependence of the one upon the other;
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Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
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I begin with the Precept (as you also must do, if ever you would attain the promised crown) and there are these two things in it: (1.) The duty it self, Be thou faithful. (2.) The extent of that duty, unto death.
I begin with the Precept (as you also must do, if ever you would attain the promised crown) and there Are these two things in it: (1.) The duty it self, Be thou faithful. (2.) The extent of that duty, unto death.
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The first thing that offers to our consideration is the duty it self, which containeth NONLATINALPHABET the whole of man, and consisteth in the careful and conscionable discharge of all the rest.
The First thing that offers to our consideration is the duty it self, which Containeth the Whole of man, and Consisteth in the careful and conscionable discharge of all the rest.
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This is Ʋniversale Officium, an Office of universal necessity and importance.
This is Ʋniversale Officium, an Office of universal necessity and importance.
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What is spoken to this Angel, speaketh to me, to you, and to every one that hath an ear to hear what the Spirit saith unto the Churches.
What is spoken to this Angel, speaks to me, to you, and to every one that hath an ear to hear what the Spirit Says unto the Churches.
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Most men are apt enough (if not too much) to read this Lesson to the Angels of the Churches:
Most men Are apt enough (if not too much) to read this lesson to the Angels of the Churches:
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To say unto Archippus Take heed to the Ministery which thou hast received of the Lord, that thou fulfil it;
To say unto Archippus Take heed to the Ministry which thou hast received of the Lord, that thou fulfil it;
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and it is well if they say it in such modest terms as these. and it is well if they say it in such modest terms as these.
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They are better acquainted with his duty than their own, and are rigid exacters of it.
They Are better acquainted with his duty than their own, and Are rigid exacters of it.
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That burthen which even real, much more these metaphorical Angels, are insufficient for, they aggravate upon them,
That burden which even real, much more these metaphorical Angels, Are insufficient for, they aggravate upon them,
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and weigh them out their work by the Shekel of the Sanctuary.
and weigh them out their work by the Shekel of the Sanctuary.
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They must be Angels, not in name and stile only, but in all the measures of Angelical Perfection;
They must be Angels, not in name and style only, but in all the measures of Angelical Perfection;
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and wherein they fall, or seem to fall short, each man darteth his NONLATINALPHABET Be thou faithful, at them;
and wherein they fallen, or seem to fallen short, each man darteth his Be thou faithful, At them;
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and doth not so much admonish, as censure and upbraid them.
and does not so much admonish, as censure and upbraid them.
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But however men may turn the edge of this exhortation another way, yet it is levelled at all;
But however men may turn the edge of this exhortation Another Way, yet it is leveled At all;
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speaketh to as many as desire and expect the crown, and none may exempt himself, or plead a priviledge.
speaks to as many as desire and expect the crown, and none may exempt himself, or plead a privilege.
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Christ (as occasion is) saith aliis alia, several things to several men; one thing to one, and another to another, according to their various necessities and capacities:
christ (as occasion is) Says Others Alias, several things to several men; one thing to one, and Another to Another, according to their various necessities and capacities:
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but this omnibus & singulis, to all and every one, and whatever his place and state is, he must adorn it with fidelity.
but this omnibus & Singulis, to all and every one, and whatever his place and state is, he must adorn it with Fidis.
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This is not a meer Evangelical Counsel for those that would be great in the Kingdom of Heaven, that would have crowns more rich and radiant than their fellows,
This is not a mere Evangelical Counsel for those that would be great in the Kingdom of Heaven, that would have crowns more rich and radiant than their Fellows,
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or not content with crowns, would have coronets added to them for their supererogatory virtue and merit.
or not content with crowns, would have coronets added to them for their supererogatory virtue and merit.
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It is not appropriate to Christians of the highest form in Christs School, or whose place and state giveth them the advantage of singular perfection.
It is not Appropriate to Christians of the highest from in Christ School, or whose place and state gives them the advantage of singular perfection.
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It is not confined to the Monks Cloister and Cowl; to those that live out of the world whilst they are in it.
It is not confined to the Monks Cloister and Cowl; to those that live out of the world while they Are in it.
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The Laity may not shuffle it off to the Clergy, nor men of the active to men of the contemplative life:
The Laity may not shuffle it off to the Clergy, nor men of the active to men of the contemplative life:
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But it is the duty of all Christs Disciples in common, absolutely necessary to constitute them Christians,
But it is the duty of all Christ Disciples in Common, absolutely necessary to constitute them Christians,
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and to make them capable of being Saints. It saith unto the Magistrate, Be thou faithful:
and to make them capable of being Saints. It Says unto the Magistrate, Be thou faithful:
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Behave thy self as one that is Gods Vicegerent upon earth, that holds his place, represents his person,
Behave thy self as one that is God's Vicegerent upon earth, that holds his place, represents his person,
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and hath the impress of his power: See that thou bear neither the Scepter, nor the Sword in vain;
and hath the Impress of his power: See that thou bear neither the Sceptre, nor the Sword in vain;
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but stand up like Phinehas, and execute judgment, lest thou fall under the stroke of it thy self.
but stand up like Phinehas, and execute judgement, lest thou fallen under the stroke of it thy self.
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See that God and his Honour (to whom thou owest all thine) suffer no detriment.
See that God and his Honour (to whom thou owest all thine) suffer no detriment.
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Reflect those beams of his with which thou shinest, and be in effect NONLATINALPHABET, the breathing Image of God.
Reflect those beams of his with which thou shinest, and be in Effect, the breathing Image of God.
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It saith unto the Minister, Be thou faithful: Take heed to thy self, and to thy Doctrine.
It Says unto the Minister, Be thou faithful: Take heed to thy self, and to thy Doctrine.
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Be a pattern to the Believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Shine like a Star, burn like a Seraphim; Be a pattern to the Believers, in word, in Conversation, in charity, in Spirit, in faith, in purity. Shine like a Star, burn like a Seraphim;
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and think Christ hath fixed thee in so eminent a Sphere, that shouldest shed thy rays upon all about thee.
and think christ hath fixed thee in so eminent a Sphere, that Shouldst shed thy rays upon all about thee.
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Watch for those Souls which God hath given thee in charge, as at the peril of thine own;
Watch for those Souls which God hath given thee in charge, as At the peril of thine own;
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and when thy Lord cometh, let him find thee so doing. It saith unto the rich and honourable, Prov. 3.9. Be thou faithful:
and when thy Lord comes, let him find thee so doing. It Says unto the rich and honourable, Curae 3.9. Be thou faithful:
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Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the first fruits of thy increase. Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the First fruits of thy increase.
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Thy lot is fallen to thee in a good ground, only be thou careful to cultivate and improve it.
Thy lot is fallen to thee in a good ground, only be thou careful to cultivate and improve it.
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Know, God hath given to thee that he might give to others by thee, and if thou embezzle or bury thy Talents, they will only aggravate thy accompt.
Know, God hath given to thee that he might give to Others by thee, and if thou embezzle or bury thy Talents, they will only aggravate thy account.
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Thy opportunities and advantages set thee nearer heaven, and give thee the capacities of a more orient crown, if thou wilt work salvation out of them:
Thy opportunities and advantages Set thee nearer heaven, and give thee the capacities of a more orient crown, if thou wilt work salvation out of them:
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but otherwise they will add precipitation to thy ruin.
but otherwise they will add precipitation to thy ruin.
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Thy authority and example are very influential, and thou canst neither perish nor be saved but in state; and therefore in respect to other mens souls, be faithful to thine own.
Thy Authority and Exampl Are very influential, and thou Canst neither perish nor be saved but in state; and Therefore in respect to other men's Souls, be faithful to thine own.
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It saith yet again to the poor and abject, Be thou faithful: Faithful, though in a little:
It Says yet again to the poor and abject, Be thou faithful: Faithful, though in a little:
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And by how much less it is, thy care is more concerned to use it well,
And by how much less it is, thy care is more concerned to use it well,
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and to make up what is wanting in stock, by a wise and faithful improvement of it;
and to make up what is wanting in stock, by a wise and faithful improvement of it;
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like Zachaeus, supplying what he lacked in stature by climbing up into a Sycamore Tree. Thou maist be zealous for God, though thou canst not make so great a blaze;
like Zacchaeus, supplying what he lacked in stature by climbing up into a Sycamore Tree. Thou Mayest be zealous for God, though thou Canst not make so great a blaze;
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and moving in a lower and lesser Sphere, thou maist the better fill it. Another stands upon higher, but thou upon safer ground;
and moving in a lower and lesser Sphere, thou Mayest the better fill it. another Stands upon higher, but thou upon safer ground;
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and with smaller helps and means thou hast fewer temptations also.
and with smaller helps and means thou hast fewer temptations also.
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Briefly, it saith to every man, of what kind, degree, or quality soever he is, NONLATINALPHABET, Be thou faithful: Faithful in thy general, and faithful in thy special calling;
Briefly, it Says to every man, of what kind, degree, or quality soever he is,, Be thou faithful: Faithful in thy general, and faithful in thy special calling;
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faithful to God, to man, to thine own soul;
faithful to God, to man, to thine own soul;
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faithful in all relations and conditions, and in all the actions and offices both of common and christian life.
faithful in all relations and conditions, and in all the actions and Offices both of Common and christian life.
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Give suum cuique to every one his due;
Give suum cuique to every one his due;
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to God his due, and to thy neighbour his. Attend the place and station wherein God hath set and settled thee;
to God his endue, and to thy neighbour his. Attend the place and station wherein God hath Set and settled thee;
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finish the work which he hath given thee to do, and refer the wages to him, who never faileth to pay his servants that which he hath promised them.
finish the work which he hath given thee to do, and refer the wages to him, who never Faileth to pay his Servants that which he hath promised them.
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Thus the duty of the Text looks on every man alike, and is his faithful Monitor.
Thus the duty of the Text looks on every man alike, and is his faithful Monitor.
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He may hear this as a voice behind him, saying, This is the way, walk in it,
He may hear this as a voice behind him, saying, This is the Way, walk in it,
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when he turneth to the right hand, and when he turneth to the left. when he turns to the right hand, and when he turns to the left.
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One man cannot be as enlarged in his piety, as diffusive in his charity, as useful in his place,
One man cannot be as enlarged in his piety, as diffusive in his charity, as useful in his place,
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as another of greater abilities and opportunities, but he may and must be as faithful in his measure.
as Another of greater abilities and opportunities, but he may and must be as faithful in his measure.
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Some other duties have their peculiar objects and appropriations to times, persons, places, with the like;
some other duties have their peculiar objects and appropriations to times, Persons, places, with the like;
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but faithfulness is an ingredient to all, and gives them acceptance. Our Saviour putteth wise and faithful servant together, Matth. 24.45. good and faithful servant together, Mat. 25.21. and as he is not a wise, who is not a good;
but faithfulness is an ingredient to all, and gives them acceptance. Our Saviour putteth wise and faithful servant together, Matthew 24.45. good and faithful servant together, Mathew 25.21. and as he is not a wise, who is not a good;
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so he is neither wise, nor good, who is not a faithful servant also.
so he is neither wise, nor good, who is not a faithful servant also.
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St. Paul recounts this as a special mercy from God to be found faithful, 1 Cor. 7.25. and it is the Crown of Antipas his Cross, that he was Christs faithful Martyr, Revel. 2.13.
Saint Paul recounts this as a special mercy from God to be found faithful, 1 Cor. 7.25. and it is the Crown of Antipas his Cross, that he was Christ faithful Martyr, Revel. 2.13.
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He that without this giveth his body to the fire, only taketh Hell by violence, and the first death consigneth him only to the sencond.
He that without this gives his body to the fire, only Takes Hell by violence, and the First death consigneth him only to the sencond.
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We call Christ Lord and Master, and we say well, for so he is;
We call christ Lord and Master, and we say well, for so he is;
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but it is not enough to treat him with this easie formality, and to pass such cheap complements upon him,
but it is not enough to Treat him with this easy formality, and to pass such cheap compliments upon him,
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unless we pay him that fidelity which is due from servants to their Master, and that humble and loyal alliegeance which is due from subjects to their sovereign Lord.
unless we pay him that Fidis which is due from Servants to their Master, and that humble and loyal Allegiance which is due from subject's to their sovereign Lord.
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God is faithful for his part, NONLATINALPHABET, Faithful is he that hath called you, who also will do it.
God is faithful for his part,, Faithful is he that hath called you, who also will do it.
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The Gospel is faithful for its part NONLATINALPHABET, This is a faithful saying, that if we suffer with him, we shall also reign with him.
The Gospel is faithful for its part, This is a faithful saying, that if we suffer with him, we shall also Reign with him.
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Christ is faithful for his part, NONLATINALPHABET, The faithful and true witness; or (as he is also stiled) NONLATINALPHABET, he that saith Amen to both.
christ is faithful for his part,, The faithful and true witness; or (as he is also styled), he that Says Amen to both.
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And accordingly those that are, or expect to be with Christ, must be NONLATINALPHABET, called, and chosen, and faithful;
And accordingly those that Are, or expect to be with christ, must be, called, and chosen, and faithful;
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not called and chosen only (for this every one will arrogate and assume, and in the want of other evidence vote himself so) but faithful also;
not called and chosen only (for this every one will arrogate and assume, and in the want of other evidence vote himself so) but faithful also;
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and herein they approve themselves called and chosen, because they have obtained mercy to be Faithful.
and herein they approve themselves called and chosen, Because they have obtained mercy to be Faithful.
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Yet men are not with more ease called and chosen, than (admitting their own conceits) they are faithful too:
Yet men Are not with more ease called and chosen, than (admitting their own conceits) they Are faithful too:
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And, in their sense of it, they are faithful more than enough. So faithful, that they can at once provoke Gods justice, and trust in his mercy,
And, in their sense of it, they Are faithful more than enough. So faithful, that they can At once provoke God's Justice, and trust in his mercy,
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and rely upon Christs merits without doing any thing that he commands.
and rely upon Christ merits without doing any thing that he commands.
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So faithful, that they can at once sin and saint themselves, and securely expect to be saved by him whom they daily crucifie.
So faithful, that they can At once sin and saint themselves, and securely expect to be saved by him whom they daily crucify.
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So faithful, that their faith removeth mountains, Mount Sinai and Mount Zion at once, the Law both of Moses and Christ. So faithful in short, that they can reconcile the most unchristian practices with the faith and affiance of a Christian;
So faithful, that their faith Removeth Mountains, Mount Sinai and Mount Zion At once, the Law both of Moses and christ. So faithful in short, that they can reconcile the most unchristian practices with the faith and affiance of a Christian;
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the confutation and contradiction of the whole Gospel with hopes and comforts of it; ( i. e. faithfulness with the greatest unfaithfulness in the world;) and whilst they take Hell by violence of endeavour, take Heaven by violence of usurpation.
the confutation and contradiction of the Whole Gospel with hope's and comforts of it; (i. e. faithfulness with the greatest unfaithfulness in the world;) and while they take Hell by violence of endeavour, take Heaven by violence of usurpation.
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Such faithful ones as these the world is full of;
Such faithful ones as these the world is full of;
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who have such a plerophory or fulness of faith, that none of the other virtues or duties of Christianity can find room with them;
who have such a plerophory or fullness of faith, that none of the other Virtues or duties of Christianity can find room with them;
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so faithful, that they do onely believe. But this is Insidelis fiducia, an Infidel faith, faith without fidelity.
so faithful, that they do only believe. But this is Insidelis Fiducia, an Infidel faith, faith without Fidis.
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Which kind of unfaithful, unfruitful faith, hath damned more, than a true faith in Christ his name hath saved;
Which kind of unfaithful, unfruitful faith, hath damned more, than a true faith in christ his name hath saved;
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and the more any man believeth with it, the more he may tremble.
and the more any man Believeth with it, the more he may tremble.
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This faith when Christ cometh he shall find upon the earth, and scarce then be able to beat men out of it.
This faith when christ comes he shall find upon the earth, and scarce then be able to beatrice men out of it.
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Many shall say to him, even in that day, Domine, Domine, Lord, Lord, we are they that have eaten and drunk in thy presence,
Many shall say to him, even in that day, Domine, Domine, Lord, Lord, we Are they that have eaten and drunk in thy presence,
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and thou hast taught in our streets;
and thou hast taught in our streets;
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and if such as we find not admittance and acceptance with thee, who shall? But in all this true faith will be hard to be found;
and if such as we find not admittance and acceptance with thee, who shall? But in all this true faith will be hard to be found;
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and it is neither slander, nor solaecism to say, that the greater part of the Christian world (in this sense) is Infidel.
and it is neither slander, nor Solecism to say, that the greater part of the Christian world (in this sense) is Infidel.
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True faith is that which maketh a man faithful to Christ, and to keep all his commands faithfully (as Salvian defined it long since) which maketh us Christi fideles, Christ his liege-men, in the same sense that they are called Regis fideles, the Kings liege-subjects and servants, who yield that homage and fealty to him which they owe.
True faith is that which makes a man faithful to christ, and to keep all his commands faithfully (as Salvian defined it long since) which makes us Christ fideles, christ his liegemen, in the same sense that they Are called Regis fideles, the Kings liege-subjects and Servants, who yield that homage and fealty to him which they owe.
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This was Abraham 's faith, by which he offered up his onely son Isaac, and himself a whole burnt-offering with him.
This was Abraham is faith, by which he offered up his only son Isaac, and himself a Whole Burnt-offering with him.
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This was Moses his faith, which made him esteem the very reproach of Christ greater riches than all the treasures of Egypt.
This was Moses his faith, which made him esteem the very reproach of christ greater riches than all the treasures of Egypt.
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This was the faith of the glorious company of the Apostles, of the goodly fellowship of the Prophets, of the noble army of Martyrs and Confessours, which exerted it self in the sanctimony of their lives;
This was the faith of the glorious company of the Apostles, of the goodly fellowship of the prophets, of the noble army of Martyrs and Confessors, which exerted it self in the sanctimony of their lives;
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their strict observation of the divine laws; their persevering in holy actions with patience and hope;
their strict observation of the divine laws; their persevering in holy actions with patience and hope;
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their despising earthly, their prizing and pressing after heavenly things; their contempt of death; their courage for Christ;
their despising earthly, their prizing and pressing After heavenly things; their contempt of death; their courage for christ;
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and all the other instanees of an excellent piety and virtue. and all the other instanees of an excellent piety and virtue.
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From this active faith (faith commensurate to fidelity) they, and all good Christians, are not onely called, but constituted faithful:
From this active faith (faith commensurate to Fidis) they, and all good Christians, Are not only called, but constituted faithful:
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not from that unactive easie faith, which maketh men rest wholly upon what Christ hath done for them, without doing any thing either for him, or for themselves;
not from that unactive easy faith, which makes men rest wholly upon what christ hath done for them, without doing any thing either for him, or for themselves;
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which leaneth hard upon his Cross, but doth not take it up; and believeth in, not obeyeth him.
which leaneth hard upon his Cross, but does not take it up; and Believeth in, not Obeyeth him.
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This maketh faith a very accountable thing, and well worthy of that wisdom and holiness which hath attributed so much to it in the Gospel;
This makes faith a very accountable thing, and well worthy of that Wisdom and holiness which hath attributed so much to it in the Gospel;
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as that by faith we are justified, by faith we live, by faith we are saved, i. e.
as that by faith we Are justified, by faith we live, by faith we Are saved, i. e.
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by a faith which so believeth in Christ, as by believing to love him, by loving to adhere to him,
by a faith which so Believeth in christ, as by believing to love him, by loving to adhere to him,
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and by adhering to him to live and dye in his embraces;
and by adhering to him to live and die in his embraces;
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which sacrificeth a man's whole honour and interest to the service of Christ and his own salvation;
which Sacrificeth a Man's Whole honour and Interest to the service of christ and his own salvation;
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and thinketh nothing too much that he can do or suffer for Christ, who hath wrought such wonders of mercy for him.
and Thinketh nothing too much that he can do or suffer for christ, who hath wrought such wonders of mercy for him.
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To be faithful then (in the notion of my Text) consists not in giving a naked assent to the Doctrins of Christianity;
To be faithful then (in the notion of my Text) consists not in giving a naked assent to the Doctrines of Christianity;
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not in arrogating and appropriating to our selves the promises of the Gospel, or rather promising to our selves that which the Gospel promiseth us not;
not in arrogating and appropriating to our selves the promises of the Gospel, or rather promising to our selves that which the Gospel promises us not;
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nor yet in the most stedfast recumbency upon Christ, or the strongest application of his merits to our souls: But it consists,
nor yet in the most steadfast recumbency upon christ, or the Strongest application of his merits to our Souls: But it consists,
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(1.) In praestandis promissis, in performing of our own, as well as exacting Gods promises at his hands.
(1.) In praestandis Promises, in performing of our own, as well as exacting God's promises At his hands.
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And as he is faithful that hath promised, so likewise must we;
And as he is faithful that hath promised, so likewise must we;
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we stand engaged by our Baptismal Vow and Covenant to forsake the Devil and all his works;
we stand engaged by our Baptismal Voelli and Covenant to forsake the devil and all his works;
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and we add treachery and perjury to sin if we do not. We have devoted our selves Christs faithful soldiers and servants;
and we add treachery and perjury to sin if we do not. We have devoted our selves Christ faithful Soldiers and Servants;
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and we break both our faith and our oath, and are Renegado's from our Profession if we fight not against sin, the world,
and we break both our faith and our oath, and Are Renegado's from our Profession if we fight not against since, the world,
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and the Devil (much more if we fight for them) under his banner. Tunc veraciter fideles sumus, si quod verbis promittimus, operibus complemus.
and the devil (much more if we fight for them) under his banner. Tunc Veraciter fideles sumus, si quod verbis promittimus, operibus complemus.
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Then, and only then, we are truly faithful, when we copy out in deeds, what we covenanted in words,
Then, and only then, we Are truly faithful, when we copy out in Deeds, what we covenanted in words,
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and our life is the counterpart to our profession. This is NONLATINALPHABET, that answer of a good conscience towards God, 1 Pet. 3.21.and our life is the counterpart to our profession. This is, that answer of a good conscience towards God, 1 Pet. 3.21.
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when a man can put that Baptismal Question to himself again, Abrenuncias? Do'st thou renounce the Devil, the World,
when a man can put that Baptismal Question to himself again, Abrenuncias? Dost thou renounce the devil, the World,
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and the Flesh? and his conscience can eccho to it, Abrenuncio, I renounce them all;
and the Flesh? and his conscience can echo to it, Abrenuncio, I renounce them all;
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and he hath renounced his Baptism that cannot, and forfeited Gods part of the Covenant, by violating his own.
and he hath renounced his Baptism that cannot, and forfeited God's part of the Covenant, by violating his own.
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(2.) To be faithful consists, In peragendis officiis, in executing the duties of our place and calling, and fulfilling NONLATINALPHABET, all Gods wills; both what he will have us to do,
(2.) To be faithful consists, In peragendis Offices, in executing the duties of our place and calling, and fulfilling, all God's wills; both what he will have us to do,
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and what he will have us to suffer;
and what he will have us to suffer;
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that which is contrariant to our humours and interest, as well as that which is consistent and complyant with them.
that which is contrariant to our humours and Interest, as well as that which is consistent and compliant with them.
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When we come unto Christ, not only with Domine salva, Lord save us, we perish;
When we come unto christ, not only with Domine Salva, Lord save us, we perish;
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but with Domine quid me vis facere? Lord what wilt thou have me to do? When we go on NONLATINALPHABET, from faith to faith; from faith believing, to faith obeying the Gospel;
but with Domine quid me vis facere? Lord what wilt thou have me to do? When we go on, from faith to faith; from faith believing, to faith obeying the Gospel;
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and whoever believeth but obeyeth not the Gospel, contradicts both himself and it in that very act;
and whoever Believeth but Obeyeth not the Gospel, contradicts both himself and it in that very act;
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for the Gospel teacheth him to acknowledge and believe, that Christ is become the Author of eternal salvation NONLATINALPHABET, to them onely that obey him.
for the Gospel Teaches him to acknowledge and believe, that christ is become the Author of Eternal salvation, to them only that obey him.
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Christ must and will have a throne in every soul, where he erects his mercy-seat; and they must submit to his scepter to whom he holdeth it forth;
christ must and will have a throne in every soul, where he erects his mercy-seat; and they must submit to his sceptre to whom he holds it forth;
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and swear fealty, if they would have their pardon. As they must not make him all Prince, so not all Saviour neither;
and swear fealty, if they would have their pardon. As they must not make him all Prince, so not all Saviour neither;
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but have faith in him as a Saviour, fidelity to him as a Prince. Otherwise they may vaunt themselves in the specious name and title of Believers, but faithful they are not.
but have faith in him as a Saviour, Fidis to him as a Prince. Otherwise they may vaunt themselves in the specious name and title of Believers, but faithful they Are not.
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He onely is a faithful, who is a dutiful servant; who is active in his own Sphere, though not pragmatick out of it.
He only is a faithful, who is a dutiful servant; who is active in his own Sphere, though not pragmatic out of it.
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Who when Christ biddeth go, he goeth; come, he cometh; do this, he doth it: and having chosen Christ, leaveth him to chuse all the rest.
Who when christ bids go, he Goes; come, he comes; do this, he does it: and having chosen christ, Leaveth him to choose all the rest.
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In short, let Christ give the word, and (as Cushi to Joab ) he boweth the head and runneth.
In short, let christ give the word, and (as Cushi to Joab) he boweth the head and Runneth.
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Whatever the instance is, he is Christs humble servant;
Whatever the instance is, he is Christ humble servant;
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and (having learn'd not to dispute, but to obey) saith (as Christ hath taught him both by his doctrine and example) Thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. But again,
and (having learned not to dispute, but to obey) Says (as christ hath taught him both by his Doctrine and Exampl) Thus it Becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. But again,
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(3.) To be faithful consists, In elocandis talentis, in putting to use those talents (whether of nature, or of fortune, or of grace) which God putteth into our hands, not to treasure up,
(3.) To be faithful consists, In elocandis talentis, in putting to use those Talents (whither of nature, or of fortune, or of grace) which God putteth into our hands, not to treasure up,
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but traffick with, and to occupy, not possess onely. Even he that hath but one talent oweth God an account of it;but traffic with, and to occupy, not possess only. Even he that hath but one talon owes God an account of it;
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and (in an apt proportion) as our receipts are, shall our reckoning be.
and (in an apt proportion) as our receipts Are, shall our reckoning be.
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He was an evil servant, that called God an hard Master, gathering where he had not strewed,
He was an evil servant, that called God an hard Master, gathering where he had not strewed,
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and reaping where he had not sowen.
and reaping where he had not sown.
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Our good God (of whom nothing is to be said or conceived but what is good) requireth no more of any man than he giveth;
Our good God (of whom nothing is to be said or conceived but what is good) requires no more of any man than he gives;
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or no more but the employment and improvement of it. But withall he is an evil and unfaithful, who is a slothful servant;
or no more but the employment and improvement of it. But withal he is an evil and unfaithful, who is a slothful servant;
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and the talents which he now burieth, shall rise up to his condemnation. God, though he is a bounteous, yet he is not an improvident Master:
and the Talents which he now burieth, shall rise up to his condemnation. God, though he is a bounteous, yet he is not an improvident Master:
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but he keeps an exact Audit both of our receipts, and of our returns, and if they correspond not, will severely avenge the careless or faithless neglect.
but he keeps an exact Audit both of our receipts, and of our returns, and if they correspond not, will severely avenge the careless or faithless neglect.
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Even Paradise it self wanted dressing;
Even Paradise it self wanted dressing;
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and the very best gifts and graces of God in us will contract and gather rust,
and the very best Gifts and graces of God in us will contract and gather rust,
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if they be not kept in exercise; and be ready to decay and dye for want of stirring up.
if they be not kept in exercise; and be ready to decay and die for want of stirring up.
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God in the mean time giveth us his talents but in trust, to negotiate with for his use and our own benefit;
God in the mean time gives us his Talents but in trust, to negotiate with for his use and our own benefit;
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and hath herein made us not proprietaries, but stewards; and it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
and hath herein made us not proprietaries, but Stewards; and it is required in Stewards, that a man be found faithful.
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We may take our Bill and set down fifty, where an hundred is due:
We may take our Bill and Set down fifty, where an hundred is due:
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but when it cometh to be conferred with Gods debt-book, we shall be eternally ashamed and confounded. Once more,
but when it comes to be conferred with God's debt-book, we shall be eternally ashamed and confounded. Once more,
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(4.) To be faithful consists, In servandis depositis, in keeping those things that are committed to our charge, and which God will one day redemand at our hands.
(4.) To be faithful consists, In servandis Depositis, in keeping those things that Are committed to our charge, and which God will one day redemand At our hands.
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Such for instance is, The calling wherein God hath called us.
Such for instance is, The calling wherein God hath called us.
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For Christianity calleth not men from their calling, but to it, and would conjure them (as it were) within that circle.
For Christianity calls not men from their calling, but to it, and would conjure them (as it were) within that circle.
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Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called; Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called;
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abide in it as in his proper place and sphere, out of which he cannot be safe.
abide in it as in his proper place and sphere, out of which he cannot be safe.
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He that hath a Ministery, must wait on his Ministring; and he that hath none must not invade it.
He that hath a Ministry, must wait on his Ministering; and he that hath none must not invade it.
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Our condition of life in this world, and our calling to another, may stand well together;
Our condition of life in this world, and our calling to Another, may stand well together;
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or rather cannot stand, unless together.
or rather cannot stand, unless together.
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Let Romes cloistered Monks, under colour of singular religion and devotion, embrace an idle and unprofitable life;
Let Romes cloistered Monks, under colour of singular Religion and devotion, embrace an idle and unprofitable life;
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and those Monks at large amongst us, in pretence to follow the call of Christ, forsake their own,
and those Monks At large among us, in pretence to follow the call of christ, forsake their own,
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and take Satans calling out of his hand, which is to go to and fro in the earth,
and take Satan calling out of his hand, which is to go to and from in the earth,
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and to walk up and down in it; yet St. Paul censureth all such, as walking NONLATINALPHABET, irregularly and disorderly, out of their rank,
and to walk up and down in it; yet Saint Paul censureth all such, as walking, irregularly and disorderly, out of their rank,
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and beside the Christian Rule, 2 Thes. 3.11.
and beside the Christian Rule, 2 Thebes 3.11.
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Even those that suffer the outward exercises of Religion (especially Hearing of Sermons, then commending,
Even those that suffer the outward exercises of Religion (especially Hearing of Sermons, then commending,
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or confuting them, and doing all the contrary) to eat out the necessary duties of their calling (which is not zeal,
or confuting them, and doing all the contrary) to eat out the necessary duties of their calling (which is not zeal,
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but a religious kind of sloth) they also offer but the sacrifice of fools;
but a religious kind of sloth) they also offer but the sacrifice of Fools;
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and they might serve Christ more acceptably in the seasonable discharge of the duties of their special calling,
and they might serve christ more acceptably in the seasonable discharge of the duties of their special calling,
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than in this importunate attendance upon those that immediately concern his worship.
than in this importunate attendance upon those that immediately concern his worship.
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To live honestly in our calling, is a piece of that faithfulness which we owe to our great Master;
To live honestly in our calling, is a piece of that faithfulness which we owe to our great Master;
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not to live idly out of one.
not to live idly out of one.
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Another of those Deposita which are faithfully to be kept is, That form of Doctrine which hath been delivered to us,
another of those Deposita which Are faithfully to be kept is, That from of Doctrine which hath been Delivered to us,
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or to which we have been delivered. or to which we have been Delivered.
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This St. Paul committeth and commendeth to Timothy, that he may commit the same to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
This Saint Paul Committeth and commends to Timothy, that he may commit the same to faithful men, who shall be able to teach Others also.
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And thus by a constant succession it is come handed down to us, and we should keep it as the most precious NONLATINALPHABET, the richest treasure on this side Heaven;
And thus by a constant succession it is come handed down to us, and we should keep it as the most precious, the Richest treasure on this side Heaven;
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lay it up (as the Virgin Mother of our Lord laid up his sayings) in our heart,
lay it up (as the Virgae Mother of our Lord laid up his sayings) in our heart,
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and wear it in effect engraven there.
and wear it in Effect engraven there.
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This faith which was once delivered to the saints (delivered of old, Jude v. 7. not lately devised, and once delivered, i. e.
This faith which was once Delivered to the Saints (Delivered of old, U^de v. 7. not lately devised, and once Delivered, i. e.
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once for all) we should earnestly contend for;once for all) we should earnestly contend for;
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remember how we have received and heard, and hold fast, and even dye in the defence,
Remember how we have received and herd, and hold fast, and even die in the defence,
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if we cannot live in the peaceable enjoyment of it. And this bringeth on
if we cannot live in the peaceable enjoyment of it. And this brings on
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A third and last Depositum, no less faithfully to be kept, viz. faith and a good conscience, which whoever puts away sinketh and maketh Shipwrack.
A third and last Depositum, no less faithfully to be kept, viz. faith and a good conscience, which whoever puts away sinks and makes Shipwreck.
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We are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation; and therefore should keep this at the utmost peril of our soul. We Are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation; and Therefore should keep this At the utmost peril of our soul.
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As the doctrine of faith must be kept sacred and inviolable, so likewise the grace of it.
As the Doctrine of faith must be kept sacred and inviolable, so likewise the grace of it.
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We must hold fast the profession hereof NONLATINALPHABET, without wavering or warping, either to the right hand, or to the left: We must hold fast the profession hereof, without wavering or warping, either to the right hand, or to the left:
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and stand unshaken against all the winds and waves of persecution, as being founded upon rock.
and stand unshaken against all the winds and waves of persecution, as being founded upon rock.
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Even when crimen nominis fit nomen criminis, when the meer crime of the christian name is accompted the name of a prodigious crime, yet we must hold fast our profession still;
Even when crimen Nominis fit Nome Criminis, when the mere crime of the christian name is accounted the name of a prodigious crime, yet we must hold fast our profession still;
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trust in Christ NONLATINALPHABET, before the sons of men: trust in christ, before the Sons of men:
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And although they may take away our life, yet let them not take away our crown.
And although they may take away our life, yet let them not take away our crown.
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Hence we are said by Baptism to put on Christ, so as to wear the profession of him uppermost;
Hence we Are said by Baptism to put on christ, so as to wear the profession of him uppermost;
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and when at any time we deny or dissemble our profession, we in effect put him off again.
and when At any time we deny or dissemble our profession, we in Effect put him off again.
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Such night-walkers as Nicodemus, who come not to Christ but under the veil of darkness, are only the ghosts of Christianity.
Such night-walkers as Nicodemus, who come not to christ but under the veil of darkness, Are only the Ghosts of Christianity.
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For those that in storm cast faith and good conscience over-board to save their temporal concerns,
For those that in storm cast faith and good conscience overboard to save their temporal concerns,
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and will deny Christ rather than themselves, they chuse a mischief before an inconvenience, commute an inselicity for a crime, and to avoid a faggot incur hell fire.
and will deny christ rather than themselves, they choose a mischief before an inconvenience, commute an inselicity for a crime, and to avoid a faggot incur hell fire.
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But enough of the duty it self, NONLATINALPHABET, Be thou faithful. And before I am well aware I am fallen upon the next particular, viz.
But enough of the duty it self,, Be thou faithful. And before I am well aware I am fallen upon the next particular, viz.
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(2.) The extent of that duty, NONLATINALPHABET, unto death; or as Clemens Alexandrinus phraseth it NONLATINALPHABET, to the very last gasp, even breathing out our soul in it.
(2.) The extent of that duty,, unto death; or as Clemens Alexandrian Phraseth it, to the very last gasp, even breathing out our soul in it.
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As we must run the race that is set before us, so we must run it NONLATINALPHABET, with patience and perseverance, nor is the crown consigned to those that contend, but those that overcome.
As we must run the raze that is Set before us, so we must run it, with patience and perseverance, nor is the crown consigned to those that contend, but those that overcome.
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St. Paul himself triumpheth not when he putteth on his harness, but when about to put it off.
Saint Paul himself Triumpheth not when he putteth on his harness, but when about to put it off.
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He knoweth there is laid up for him a crown of righteousnes, but de reliquo, henceforth only;
He Knoweth there is laid up for him a crown of righteousness, but de reliquo, henceforth only;
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when he was now a veterane in the Christian Warfare, had already spent a long life,
when he was now a veteran in the Christian Warfare, had already spent a long life,
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and had nothing left but to dye in it. I know most mens assurance is upon easier terms, and of an earlier date.
and had nothing left but to die in it. I know most men's assurance is upon Easier terms, and of an earlier date.
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One fancieth to himself a kind of fatal decree, which necessarily attaineth its end though he never set foot in the way thither;
One fancieth to himself a kind of fatal Decree, which necessarily attaineth its end though he never Set foot in the Way thither;
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and Henceforth there is laid up for him a crown of life.
and Henceforth there is laid up for him a crown of life.
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In Gods dark book (by what perspective I know not) he reads his name written,
In God's dark book (by what perspective I know not) he reads his name written,
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and that with such indelible characters, as all the Devils in hell, all the fins upon earth, cannot blot it out.
and that with such indelible characters, as all the Devils in hell, all the fins upon earth, cannot blot it out.
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And now instead of giving diligence to make his election sure, he is pleased at cheaper rates to think it so:
And now instead of giving diligence to make his election sure, he is pleased At cheaper rates to think it so:
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So sure, that nothing can resist his happiness, much less reverse his destined bliss. The force of his nativity will carry him to the crown;
So sure, that nothing can resist his happiness, much less reverse his destined bliss. The force of his Nativity will carry him to the crown;
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or God in his own defence must do it, as he would have his eternal counsel made good.
or God in his own defence must do it, as he would have his Eternal counsel made good.
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Another having dreamed himself into a state of grace, is securely confident he can never fall from it,
another having dreamed himself into a state of grace, is securely confident he can never fallen from it,
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and Henceforth there is laid up for him a crown of life. His calling he thinks sure, and then his crown must be so too.
and Henceforth there is laid up for him a crown of life. His calling he thinks sure, and then his crown must be so too.
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He is kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation, and now needs keep himself no longer.
He is kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation, and now needs keep himself no longer.
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He may as well fear that the Heavens themselves should fall, or God himself fall out of them,
He may as well Fear that the Heavens themselves should fallen, or God himself fallen out of them,
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as he fail of the crown. Unless Gods eternal purpose, unchancheable promise, and almighty power, fail first, he cannot;
as he fail of the crown. Unless God's Eternal purpose, unchancheable promise, and almighty power, fail First, he cannot;
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for they are all engaged in his defence.
for they Are all engaged in his defence.
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A third hath been faithful, and run well for a time, and Henceforth there is laid up for him a crown of life.
A third hath been faithful, and run well for a time, and Henceforth there is laid up for him a crown of life.
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He looketh so much at the things which are past, that he forgetteth the things which are before;
He looks so much At the things which Are past, that he forgetteth the things which Are before;
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and whilst he thinketh that the strength of his first impulse will carry him like an Arrow to the Mark, he falleth down in the midst of his course,
and while he Thinketh that the strength of his First impulse will carry him like an Arrow to the Mark, he falls down in the midst of his course,
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like a Bird that is weary of her flight; and so is cast by Vincenti dabitur, It shall be given to him that overcometh.
like a Bird that is weary of her flight; and so is cast by Vincent dabitur, It shall be given to him that Overcometh.
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His zeal perhaps (like a Torch in an high wind) maketh a great blaze,
His zeal perhaps (like a Torch in an high wind) makes a great blaze,
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but soon swealeth it self a way;
but soon swealeth it self a Way;
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and when the Bridegroom cometh, his lamp is gone out, and all his vain hopes and expectations with it.
and when the Bridegroom comes, his lamp is gone out, and all his vain hope's and Expectations with it.
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Thus do vain men sport themselves in their own deceivings: But God is not mocked. He looks not at beginnings in Christians, but at their ends:
Thus do vain men sport themselves in their own deceivings: But God is not mocked. He looks not At beginnings in Christians, but At their ends:
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and not he that starteth first, but he that continueth to the last shall be crowned.
and not he that starts First, but he that Continueth to the last shall be crowned.
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Ye did run well, saith St. Paul to his backsliding Galatians, who did hinder you? God for certain did not. You did run well, Says Saint Paul to his backsliding Galatians, who did hinder you? God for certain did not.
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He carrieth us on to the end, and crowneth us in it, if we draw not back, and drive him from us.
He Carrieth us on to the end, and Crowneth us in it, if we draw not back, and drive him from us.
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But whoever did, they lost all that they had done, yea and all that they had suffered too,
But whoever did, they lost all that they had done, yea and all that they had suffered too,
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and stood onely as monuments of their own ruin.
and stood only as monuments of their own ruin.
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Let a man have renounced the most darling delights, undergone the harshest duties and severest disciplines of Christianity, have sustained infamies, injuries,
Let a man have renounced the most darling delights, undergone the harshest duties and Severest disciplines of Christianity, have sustained infamies, injuries,
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and all manner of indignities for righteousness sake; yet revolting at last, defeateth and destroyeth all, and himself with it.
and all manner of indignities for righteousness sake; yet revolting At last, defeateth and Destroyeth all, and himself with it.
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If he will have his old sins again, he shall have the guilt together with them,
If he will have his old Sins again, he shall have the guilt together with them,
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and that aggravated with folly and ingratitude.
and that aggravated with folly and ingratitude.
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Lot 's Wife, by looking back perisheth in the very Confines of Zoar; and God therefore erected her into a Pillar to tell the World, that relenting Virtue ki•leth with the recoil. Lot is Wife, by looking back Perishes in the very Confines of Zoar; and God Therefore erected her into a Pillar to tell the World, that relenting Virtue ki•leth with the recoil.
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The latter part of our life, supplanteth the former; and God taketh us as he findeth us at his appearing and his coming.
The latter part of our life, supplanteth the former; and God Takes us as he finds us At his appearing and his coming.
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If after all, men can attain this Crown better cheap, I envy not their ease:
If After all, men can attain this Crown better cheap, I envy not their ease:
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onely, in a case of such high concernment, I would have them careful, that they lose not their soul for a pleasing conceit,
only, in a case of such high concernment, I would have them careful, that they loose not their soul for a pleasing conceit,
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and perish fatally, whilst they think to be saved so. Let the Candidates of so rich and radiant a Crown, be but as perseverant in good,
and perish fatally, while they think to be saved so. Let the Candidates of so rich and radiant a Crown, be but as perseverant in good,
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as the Candidates of wrath and death are in evil;
as the Candidates of wrath and death Are in evil;
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let them take Heaven but with such violence as these take Hell, and they cannot miscarry:
let them take Heaven but with such violence as these take Hell, and they cannot miscarry:
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And do they expect God to deal with them upon greater disproportions? I am sure they serve a better Master, have nobler employments, greater encouragements;
And do they expect God to deal with them upon greater disproportions? I am sure they serve a better Master, have Nobler employments, greater encouragements;
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a crown that shall last as long as God is God, and run parallel with the ages of eternity;
a crown that shall last as long as God is God, and run parallel with the ages of eternity;
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and may therefore more than recompence the services and sufferings of a short life.
and may Therefore more than recompense the services and sufferings of a short life.
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Faithful unto death then he must be, that would be crowned after it; and not unto death onely,
Faithful unto death then he must be, that would be crowned After it; and not unto death only,
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but even in and into it also.
but even in and into it also.
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As he must offer up his body a living sacrifice to God, so (if occasion be) a dying one too;
As he must offer up his body a living sacrifice to God, so (if occasion be) a dying one too;
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being ready (with St. Paul ) not onely to be bound (as the sacrifices were wont) but to dye for the name of the Lord Jesus: being ready (with Saint Paul) not only to be bound (as the Sacrifices were wont) but to die for the name of the Lord jesus:
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And he is most unworthy of that high and honourable name, who will not take up the most painful and ignominious Cross that weareth the inscription of Jesus of Nazareth upon it.
And he is most unworthy of that high and honourable name, who will not take up the most painful and ignominious Cross that weareth the inscription of jesus of Nazareth upon it.
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This name will plait his thorns into a crown, turn persecution into a beatitude, and the flames of Martyrdom into Bonfires of joy. This name will plait his thorns into a crown, turn persecution into a beatitude, and the flames of Martyrdom into Bonfires of joy.
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This will make him sing at the stake like a dying Swan;
This will make him sing At the stake like a dying Swan;
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suffer death with more serenity and satisfaction, than the witty cruelty of his enemies inflicts it;
suffer death with more serenity and satisfaction, than the witty cruelty of his enemies inflicts it;
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lye down in a bed of flames, as if it were a bed of roses; and having prayed for his murtherers, to fall a sleep.
lie down in a Bed of flames, as if it were a Bed of roses; and having prayed for his murderers, to fallen a sleep.
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And if the Heathens have thought it discreetly eligible to give their life a ransom for fame or virtue,
And if the heathens have Thought it discreetly eligible to give their life a ransom for fame or virtue,
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well may the Christian (who is an Heir of better hopes) do this to eternal and never failing purposes:
well may the Christian (who is an Heir of better hope's) do this to Eternal and never failing Purposes:
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to secure Christ's honour, his own innocence, and to have Gems added to his Crown.
to secure Christ's honour, his own innocence, and to have Gems added to his Crown.
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Death herein shoots its sting but to lose it, and though it kill him, it cannot hurt him:
Death herein shoots its sting but to loose it, and though it kill him, it cannot hurt him:
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all it can do is but to kill the body, i. e. to prevent a more lingring death by the feeble hand of sickness,
all it can do is but to kill the body, i. e. to prevent a more lingering death by the feeble hand of sickness,
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or old age, and to cure it of those diseases which kill with equal certainty, and greater torment.
or old age, and to cure it of those diseases which kill with equal certainty, and greater torment.
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And for the Soul (which is the better part, if not the whole of man) it knocketh but off its chains and fetters,
And for the Soul (which is the better part, if not the Whole of man) it knocketh but off its chains and fetters,
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and restoreth it to it self, and to God that gave it.
and restoreth it to it self, and to God that gave it.
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Thus whilst we seem to love God better than our selves, we never love our selves so well as in this very act;
Thus while we seem to love God better than our selves, we never love our selves so well as in this very act;
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for if in love and loyal duty to God we lay down our life for him, he will give it us again,
for if in love and loyal duty to God we lay down our life for him, he will give it us again,
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and a crown of bliss and immortality together with it.
and a crown of bliss and immortality together with it.
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And here, passing over from the precept to the promised reward, I might (if I had affections and expressions answerable to the matter in hand) rap both my self and you into St. Paul 's Extasie, 'till we were even lost in it.
And Here, passing over from the precept to the promised reward, I might (if I had affections and expressions answerable to the matter in hand) rap both my self and you into Saint Paul is Ecstasy, till we were even lost in it.
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But these are NONLATINALPHABET, unspeakable words, (as St. Paul, by a pretty seeming contradiction, calls them.) All the tongues of men and Angels are here too short;
But these Are, unspeakable words, (as Saint Paul, by a pretty seeming contradiction, calls them.) All the tongues of men and Angels Are Here too short;
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or, if they could speak, who could hear?
or, if they could speak, who could hear?
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It shall suffice to give you a transient glimpse of this Crown, so far as may incourage your fidelity and constancy in God's service;
It shall suffice to give you a Transient glimpse of this Crown, so Far as may encourage your Fidis and constancy in God's service;
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and not the least glimpse of it, but will make all the labours and sufferings of this life vanish in the comparison. A Crown then it is;
and not the least glimpse of it, but will make all the labours and sufferings of this life vanish in the comparison. A Crown then it is;
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and what can be said or conceived more and greater? Exerce ambitionem tuam, set thy utmost ambition on work, thou man of desires;
and what can be said or conceived more and greater? Exerce ambitionem tuam, Set thy utmost ambition on work, thou man of Desires;
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here is that which will fill all the appetites of it.
Here is that which will fill all the appetites of it.
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The most towring thought riseth no higher than a Crown, or onely to set one Crown upon another:
The most towering Thought Riseth no higher than a Crown, or only to Set one Crown upon Another:
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and were other Crowns accumulated 'till they reached to this, they would cast down themselves before this crown of life, this crown of glory, which fadeth not away.
and were other Crowns accumulated till they reached to this, they would cast down themselves before this crown of life, this crown of glory, which fades not away.
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Within the compass of this crown meets all that Religion or Reason calleth the chiefest good:
Within the compass of this crown meets all that Religion or Reason calls the chiefest good:
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as so many orient jewels in this crown, there is perfect knowledg, perfect holiness, 1 Cor. 15.27. perfect peace, perfect love, perfect joy;
as so many orient Jewels in this crown, there is perfect knowledge, perfect holiness, 1 Cor. 15.27. perfect peace, perfect love, perfect joy;
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and, which is the Crown of this Crown, here is God All in all. The Woman in Revel. 12.1. hath a crown of twelve Stars upon her head:
and, which is the Crown of this Crown, Here is God All in all. The Woman in Revel. 12.1. hath a crown of twelve Stars upon her head:
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but were all the Stars united into one Constellation, and should dishevel all the pride and glory of their beams, it would not equal the glory of this Crown,
but were all the Stars united into one Constellation, and should dishevel all the pride and glory of their beams, it would not equal the glory of this Crown,
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but be as a dark and opacous shadow to it.
but be as a dark and opacous shadow to it.
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Through the light and lustre which this crown will shed upon us, all faithful Christians (according to the promise of our Saviour, and the corresponding predictions of the Prophets) shall shine like the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father, even as the brightness of the Firmament,
Through the Light and lustre which this crown will shed upon us, all faithful Christians (according to the promise of our Saviour, and the corresponding predictions of the prophets) shall shine like the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father, even as the brightness of the Firmament,
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and as the Stars forever, and ever. and as the Stars forever, and ever.
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Should our now deceased Brother from under this crown, see what scuffling there is for Crowns and Scepters (those fine gay guilded Nothings ) here below, he would look upon it with such becoming scorn,
Should our now deceased Brother from under this crown, see what scuffling there is for Crowns and Sceptres (those fine gay Guilded Nothings) Here below, he would look upon it with such becoming scorn,
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as a Philosopher upon Boys scrambling for shells of Nuts, and fiercely contending for tinsel gayeties of no greater value.
as a Philosopher upon Boys scrambling for shells of Nuts, and fiercely contending for tinsel Gaieties of no greater valve.
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The richest of these crowns NONLATINALPHABET, cannot keep off, or cure a fit of the head-ach; but within the circle of this Crown cometh neither sorrow nor pain.
The Richest of these crowns, cannot keep off, or cure a fit of the headache; but within the circle of this Crown comes neither sorrow nor pain.
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The glory of these crowns, dum nitet cadit, whilst it glittereth, falleth and breaketh; maketh a blaze like a Meteor, then shooteth, and dyeth out;
The glory of these crowns, dum nitet Cadit, while it glittereth, falls and breaks; makes a blaze like a Meteor, then shoots, and Dies out;
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but this crown onely burnisheth with the wearing, the massy glory whereof, no time, no eternity impaireth.
but this crown only burnisheth with the wearing, the massy glory whereof, no time, no eternity impaireth.
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These crowns at best are more honourable than happy; sit heavy upon the head which they seem to adorn;
These crowns At best Are more honourable than happy; fit heavy upon the head which they seem to adorn;
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and whilst they sparkle with Diamonds, are stuffed with thorns. But the joys of this Crown equal the glories of it;
and while they sparkle with Diamonds, Are stuffed with thorns. But the Joys of this Crown equal the Glories of it;
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with their crowns the Saints have harps, and free from all inward and outward distractions, do nothing but in consort with the Angels, sing soft requiem 's to themselves,
with their crowns the Saints have harps, and free from all inward and outward distractions, do nothing but in consort with the Angels, sing soft requiem is to themselves,
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and triumphant songs of joy and praise to God and to the Lamb, who is blessed for evermore.
and triumphant songs of joy and praise to God and to the Lamb, who is blessed for evermore.
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Thus is Christianity certamen, sed bonum, a fight, but a good one:
Thus is Christianity certamen, sed bonum, a fight, but a good one:
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whilst Kings have usually their Crowns crossed, the faithful Christian hath his Cross crowned; and that weight of glory which this Crown hath in it, may make all the labour of duty,
while Kings have usually their Crowns crossed, the faithful Christian hath his Cross crowned; and that weight of glory which this Crown hath in it, may make all the labour of duty,
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and pressure of the Cross, mere ease and delight.
and pressure of the Cross, mere ease and delight.
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Let Atheists and Epicures look upon the Divine life but as a zealous frenzy, such as hath no real object,
Let Atheists and Epicureans look upon the Divine life but as a zealous frenzy, such as hath no real Object,
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nor solid fruits, and scorn or pity the strict Professours of it, as men soberly and gravely beside themselves;
nor solid fruits, and scorn or pity the strict Professors of it, as men soberly and gravely beside themselves;
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and erect in their own fancies, a kind of Spiritual Bedlam for them.
and erect in their own fancies, a kind of Spiritual Bedlam for them.
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Yet these fools for Christ, will be found the onely wise and happy men, when Hell shall be no longer a painted Fire, nor Heaven a fools Paradise; but weeping,
Yet these Fools for christ, will be found the only wise and happy men, when Hell shall be no longer a painted Fire, nor Heaven a Fools Paradise; but weeping,
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and wailing shall put scoffing out of countenance, and the scorner's chair become more uneasie than Phalaris his Bull;
and wailing shall put scoffing out of countenance, and the Scorner's chair become more uneasy than Phalaris his Bull;
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they that sate in it, shall gnash their teeth, and become their own Tormentors, to see those religious sneaks crowned with majesty and glory, whom they had so much derided and despised.
they that sat in it, shall gnash their teeth, and become their own Tormentors, to see those religious sneaks crowned with majesty and glory, whom they had so much derided and despised.
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Why then, Opus deterret? mercedem vide.
Why then, Opus deterret? mercedem vide.
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Doth the work affright you? consider the reward. If the way seemeth irksome and unpleasant, the end is blissful and happy.
Does the work affright you? Consider the reward. If the Way seems irksome and unpleasant, the end is blissful and happy.
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Look not upon what you are called to do and suffer, but beyond both to the glorious reward, and faint if you can.
Look not upon what you Are called to do and suffer, but beyond both to the glorious reward, and faint if you can.
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NONLATINALPHABET. Pro. 10.7. Sept.
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ANd now what have I been doing all this time, but presenting our deceased Brother before you? In shewing what you should be, I have only shewed what he was;
ANd now what have I been doing all this time, but presenting our deceased Brother before you? In showing what you should be, I have only showed what he was;
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and in shewing what you shall be, I have shewed what he is:
and in showing what you shall be, I have showed what he is:
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And by a meet application of generals to particulars you may read it over in him.
And by a meet application of generals to particulars you may read it over in him.
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We live in an age wherein we may too truly complain with the Psalmist, The faithful are perished from the children of men:
We live in an age wherein we may too truly complain with the Psalmist, The faithful Are perished from the children of men:
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and out of that small remnant which was left, we have now lost one, that might have stood for a great many.
and out of that small remnant which was left, we have now lost one, that might have stood for a great many.
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A faithful man, and a faithful Christian. One that (according to the impress of that Company, to which he was a good benefactor) weaved truth with trust, and in so close a web, that nothing could divide betwixt them.
A faithful man, and a faithful Christian. One that (according to the Impress of that Company, to which he was a good benefactor) weaved truth with trust, and in so close a web, that nothing could divide betwixt them.
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He was faithful to God, and to the interests of Religion. A man of a sober piety, and well tempered zeal.
He was faithful to God, and to the interests of Religion. A man of a Sobrium piety, and well tempered zeal.
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One that affected Religion for it self, leaving the empty pomp to those that blaze more, but burn less;
One that affected Religion for it self, leaving the empty pomp to those that blaze more, but burn less;
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and was content to be, what they desire to seem.
and was content to be, what they desire to seem.
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That talkative Religion, which spendeth it self in hearing much, speaking more, and doing nothing, he was not emulous of;
That talkative Religion, which spendeth it self in hearing much, speaking more, and doing nothing, he was not emulous of;
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but of the active and operative; and instead of speaking great things, did live them.
but of the active and operative; and instead of speaking great things, did live them.
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Whilst others were carried about with every wind of Doctrin, he held fast the Profession of his Faith,
While Others were carried about with every wind of Doctrine, he held fast the Profession of his Faith,
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and died in the Communion of that Church in which he was born, and did the publick Worship reputation by his constant and regular attendance upon it.
and died in the Communion of that Church in which he was born, and did the public Worship reputation by his constant and regular attendance upon it.
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He was faithful to the King, as every man that is faithful to God must and will be;
He was faithful to the King, as every man that is faithful to God must and will be;
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for Christianity hath adopted Alliegeance into the Family of Religion, twisted piety with loyalty, and owneth no man as a good Christian who is not a good Subject also: and such therefore was he.
for Christianity hath adopted Allegiance into the Family of Religion, twisted piety with loyalty, and owneth no man as a good Christian who is not a good Subject also: and such Therefore was he.
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One that submitted himself to every ordinance of man NONLATINALPHABET, for the Lords sake; and served the King with as much earnestness and diligence, as others oppose him.
One that submitted himself to every Ordinance of man, for the lords sake; and served the King with as much earnestness and diligence, as Others oppose him.
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He was also faithful to his neighbour. One that did affirm truth perform promises, keep contracts, that was humble, peaceable, just, merciful;
He was also faithful to his neighbour. One that did affirm truth perform promises, keep contracts, that was humble, peaceable, just, merciful;
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that obliged all, injured or offended none;
that obliged all, injured or offended none;
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and if all were like to him, the word of a Christian might be, as of old it was, the greatest solemnity of stipulation in the world.
and if all were like to him, the word of a Christian might be, as of old it was, the greatest solemnity of stipulation in the world.
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He was none of those half-faced Christians that clash the two Tables one against another, and break the second with the first;
He was none of those half-faced Christians that clash the two Tables one against Another, and break the second with the First;
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who set up the duties of piety for a blind, that they may violate those of justice and charity more secretly and securely.
who Set up the duties of piety for a blind, that they may violate those of Justice and charity more secretly and securely.
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He was none of those that make long prayers the preface to devouring of Widows houses,
He was none of those that make long Prayers the preface to devouring of Widows houses,
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and fasting twice a week the cover for their dishes full of extortion and excess. None of those in short that sue out a divorce betwixt piety and probity;
and fasting twice a Week the cover for their Dishes full of extortion and excess. None of those in short that sue out a divorce betwixt piety and probity;
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and when they are less than Heathens, will be more than Christians.
and when they Are less than heathens, will be more than Christians.
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Though he could not make our Saviour's challenge, Which of you convinceth me of sin? yet good old Samuel's he boldly might, Whose oxe have I taken? whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defranded,
Though he could not make our Saviour's challenge, Which of you Convinces me of since? yet good old Samuel's he boldly might, Whose ox have I taken? whose Ass have I taken? or whom have I defranded,
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or oppressed? and all that knew him would be his compurgatours.or oppressed? and all that knew him would be his compurgatours.
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Trace him through all relations and conditions (and there are few which he passed not through amongst you) and you will scarce find a stain, much less a blemish upon his memory.
Trace him through all relations and conditions (and there Are few which he passed not through among you) and you will scarce find a stain, much less a blemish upon his memory.
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And as God (who to encourage virtue, oft-times giveth it the earnest of its reward in this life) had raised him to a considerable height:
And as God (who to encourage virtue, ofttimes gives it the earnest of its reward in this life) had raised him to a considerable height:
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so he did not look from that height with scorn on those below him, but only shed the influences of it with more advantage upon his friends and relations, to whom he was a common store-house. And if it be a piece of gross infidelity not to provide for a mans own;
so he did not look from that height with scorn on those below him, but only shed the influences of it with more advantage upon his Friends and relations, to whom he was a Common storehouse. And if it be a piece of gross infidelity not to provide for a men own;
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it must be a piece of exemplary Christianity to provide so well for other mens:
it must be a piece of exemplary Christianity to provide so well for other men's:
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for which cause I doubt not but God hath given him a place and a name better than that of sons and daughters.
for which cause I doubt not but God hath given him a place and a name better than that of Sons and daughters.
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And for those that have sustained so great a loss in him, God for his sake will be ready to supply it out of his own Fulness; And for those that have sustained so great a loss in him, God for his sake will be ready to supply it out of his own Fullness;
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and they have one friend more in heaven, though they have one fewer upon earth.
and they have one friend more in heaven, though they have one fewer upon earth.
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But though his goodness was thus diffusive to his friends and relations, yet it was not confined to them.
But though his Goodness was thus diffusive to his Friends and relations, yet it was not confined to them.
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As the bowels of many poor blessed him whilst he lived, so he hath besprinkled all places, to which he related, with some dews of charity at his death.
As the bowels of many poor blessed him while he lived, so he hath besprinkled all places, to which he related, with Some dews of charity At his death.
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And as he did wisely and faithfully employ that Talent of wealth which God had entrusted him withall,
And as he did wisely and faithfully employ that Talon of wealth which God had Entrusted him withal,
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so likewise did he employ all his other Talents of parts, and power, and practical prudence (whereof he was a great Master) to their proper ends and intents;
so likewise did he employ all his other Talents of parts, and power, and practical prudence (whereof he was a great Master) to their proper ends and intents;
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whereby he became singularly useful in his place, yea NONLATINALPHABET, a common good. And as the whole City did partake the influences of his industry, authority,
whereby he became singularly useful in his place, yea, a Common good. And as the Whole city did partake the influences of his industry, Authority,
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and fidelity, so this parish above all, whereof he might justly be called the Publick Parent.
and Fidis, so this parish above all, whereof he might justly be called the Public Parent.
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And now nothing was left, but that he should be faithful to himself and his own soul:
And now nothing was left, but that he should be faithful to himself and his own soul:
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and (knowing this to be his interest, as well as his duty) herein he exercised himself, to have always a conscience void of offence towards God, and towards man.
and (knowing this to be his Interest, as well as his duty) herein he exercised himself, to have always a conscience void of offence towards God, and towards man.
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He regulated his affections, moderated his passions, restrained his members from being weapons of unrighteousness, and kept himself unspotted from the world.
He regulated his affections, moderated his passion, restrained his members from being weapons of unrighteousness, and kept himself unspotted from the world.
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In fine, so had he governed the whole course of his conversation, that as nothing infamous or scandalous appeared to others,
In fine, so had he governed the Whole course of his Conversation, that as nothing infamous or scandalous appeared to Others,
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so his own conscience did not accuse or upbraid him;
so his own conscience did not accuse or upbraid him;
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but humbly acknowledging his other defaults and defects, he blessed that Grace which had preserved him from the gross pollutions of sin;
but humbly acknowledging his other defaults and defects, he blessed that Grace which had preserved him from the gross pollutions of since;
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and though he had (as all have) more than enough to speak him frail man,
and though he had (as all have) more than enough to speak him frail man,
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yet nothing in the least to debauch him either into Beast, or Devil. But because it is the last Act which crowneth all the rest;
yet nothing in the least to debauch him either into Beast, or devil. But Because it is the last Act which Crowneth all the rest;
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As living, so dying he retained his integrity; and his Graces shined most when he was about to set;
As living, so dying he retained his integrity; and his Graces shined most when he was about to Set;
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and his light increased, not his shadow. Then you might behold conspicuous in him a patient submission under Gods mighty hand,
and his Light increased, not his shadow. Then you might behold conspicuous in him a patient submission under God's mighty hand,
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an humble resignation to the Divine Will; and a truly Christian deportment in all.
an humble resignation to the Divine Will; and a truly Christian deportment in all.
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You might behold much pious devotion, ardent zeal, heavenly delight, st••dfast hope in Gods mercy discover themselves,
You might behold much pious devotion, Ardent zeal, heavenly delight, st••dfast hope in God's mercy discover themselves,
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and make him shine through the Cloud.
and make him shine through the Cloud.
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In token that heaven was his center, the nearer he came, he moved the faster towards it.
In token that heaven was his centre, the nearer he Come, he moved the faster towards it.
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And therefore he was frequent in communicating the Holy Eucharist, as the antepast of it, and the Viaticum of eternal life.
And Therefore he was frequent in communicating the Holy Eucharist, as the antepast of it, and the Viaticum of Eternal life.
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When scarce able to speak, he would yet spend his dying breath in exhortations and admonitions to those about him;
When scarce able to speak, he would yet spend his dying breath in exhortations and admonitions to those about him;
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and was willing therein to give up the Ghost, that he might be indeed faithful unto death.
and was willing therein to give up the Ghost, that he might be indeed faithful unto death.
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Thus lived, thus dyed our faithful friend and brother. And now no man will make question but God hath given him the crown of life, who is not either an Infidel himself,
Thus lived, thus died our faithful friend and brother. And now no man will make question but God hath given him the crown of life, who is not either an Infidel himself,
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or believeth God to be worse than one.
or Believeth God to be Worse than one.
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If God be faithful, i. e. if God be God, so good and faithful a servant as he was, must be entered into his Masters joy. I leave him therefore to the enjoyment of it,
If God be faithful, i. e. if God be God, so good and faithful a servant as he was, must be entered into his Masters joy. I leave him Therefore to the enjoyment of it,
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and leave you to the imitation of so excellent virtue, till God (in his own due time) shall crown you with him,
and leave you to the imitation of so excellent virtue, till God (in his own due time) shall crown you with him,
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and both you and he shall be forever with the Lord. FINIS.
and both you and he shall be forever with the Lord. FINIS.
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