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A SERMON Preached at the FUNERAL OF THE Lady Newland.
A SERMON Preached At the FUNERAL OF THE Lady Newland.
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HEB. xiii. 14. For here we have no abiding City, but we seek one to come.
HEBREW. xiii. 14. For Here we have no abiding city, but we seek one to come.
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IN these words the Author encourages Christians couragiously to bear up under reproaches, in Conformity to their Lord and Master, who in a disgraceful manner was Crucified without the City,
IN these words the Author encourages Christians courageously to bear up under Reproaches, in Conformity to their Lord and Master, who in a disgraceful manner was crucified without the city,
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as if they thought his Blood would have desecrated it; or feared, lest his last Breath might have scattered a Contagion through it.
as if they Thought his Blood would have desecrated it; or feared, lest his last Breath might have scattered a Contagion through it.
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Let us therefore, saith he in the 13th Verse, go forth unto him without the Camp, bearing his reproach:
Let us Therefore, Says he in the 13th Verse, go forth unto him without the Camp, bearing his reproach:
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i.e. Let us be contented with him, to be thrown forth, as the dung and off-scouring of the streets, from the Society of Men;
i.e. Let us be contented with him, to be thrown forth, as the dung and offscouring of the streets, from the Society of Men;
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and not be concerned, that for his sake we are made the abjects of the Earth:
and not be concerned, that for his sake we Are made the abjects of the Earth:
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For here we have no abiding City; For Here we have no abiding city;
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and so 'tis not long that we shall endure this, but we seek one to come, whither,
and so it's not long that we shall endure this, but we seek one to come, whither,
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when we are once arrived, we shall be above all reproach and malice for ever. In which words you have,
when we Are once arrived, we shall be above all reproach and malice for ever. In which words you have,
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I. The Christian's present State, Here we have no abiding City.
I. The Christian's present State, Here we have no abiding city.
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II. The Christian's present practice, in order to his future state, but we seek one to come.
II The Christian's present practice, in order to his future state, but we seek one to come.
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I. I begin with the first, Here we have no abiding City.
I. I begin with the First, Here we have no abiding city.
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The present and future state of Christians, is here compared to a City, in allusion, I suppose, to those, who though they were not born at Rome, but lived it may be, a great way off from it, had yet Jus Civitatis Romanae, the Priviledges of Citizens of Rome; even as we Christians,
The present and future state of Christians, is Here compared to a city, in allusion, I suppose, to those, who though they were not born At Room, but lived it may be, a great Way off from it, had yet Jus Civitatis Romanae, the Privileges of Citizens of Room; even as we Christians,
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though we are born in this World, and do spend our lives in it, do yet belong to another Corporation,
though we Are born in this World, and do spend our lives in it, do yet belong to Another Corporation,
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and are Denizens of that City which is above:
and Are Denizens of that city which is above:
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and therefore, saith he, this present state is not our home, in this City we are but Foreigners,
and Therefore, Says he, this present state is not our home, in this city we Are but Foreigners,
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and do only sojourn in it for a time, till we go home to the new Jerusalem, which is the place of our abode,
and do only sojourn in it for a time, till we go home to the new Jerusalem, which is the place of our Abided,
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and the City we are already free of.
and the city we Are already free of.
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And indeed, that Here we have no abiding City, is a truth so sensible, that one would think we need not be put in mind of it;
And indeed, that Here we have no abiding city, is a truth so sensible, that one would think we need not be put in mind of it;
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for which way soever we turn our Eyes, we see a dark and deadly shade overspreading the World,
for which Way soever we turn our Eyes, we see a dark and deadly shade overspreading the World,
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and behold Men vanishing every day like the smoke, quitting the Stage round about us, and disappearing almost as soon as they have shewed themselves.
and behold Men vanishing every day like the smoke, quitting the Stage round about us, and disappearing almost as soon as they have showed themselves.
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To day we converse with our Friends, and among our other Festivities, we tickle our selves with the Joys of our future Conversation:
To day we converse with our Friends, and among our other Festivities, we tickle our selves with the Joys of our future Conversation:
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To Morrow their Passing-Bell tells us a sad story, that they are gone to converse with Worms, where these Eyes of ours shall never see them more;
To Morrow their Passing-Bell tells us a sad story, that they Are gone to converse with Worms, where these Eyes of ours shall never see them more;
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and indeed, if we consider our present state, we are but a kind of fictitious Beings, that rather seem to be, than are;
and indeed, if we Consider our present state, we Are but a kind of fictitious Beings, that rather seem to be, than Are;
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and do so little deserve to be taken for realities, that we only serve to cheat one another into an opinion, that we truly exist;
and do so little deserve to be taken for realities, that we only serve to cheat one Another into an opinion, that we truly exist;
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when presently, by vanishing away, we baffle that Opinion, and shew our selves to be but hovering shadows, that in a moment are, and are not.
when presently, by vanishing away, we baffle that Opinion, and show our selves to be but hovering shadows, that in a moment Are, and Are not.
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Indeed all Created things have more of not being than of being in them. For it is only a limited portion of being which they have;
Indeed all Created things have more of not being than of being in them. For it is only a limited portion of being which they have;
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but there is an infinitude of being which they have not:
but there is an infinitude of being which they have not:
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So that being infinitely nearer to nothingness, than to fullness of being, they rather deserve to be called nothing, than real beings.
So that being infinitely nearer to nothingness, than to fullness of being, they rather deserve to be called nothing, than real beings.
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And if the best of our being be so near to nothing, what is our outward Man, which is but the umbrage and shadow of our being? Alas!
And if the best of our being be so near to nothing, what is our outward Man, which is but the umbrage and shadow of our being? Alas!
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If we consider the Frame and composition of it, it is nothing but a continual Flux and defluence of parts, insomuch, that each Climacterick of our Age, changes our whole Fabrick,
If we Consider the Frame and composition of it, it is nothing but a continual Flux and defluence of parts, insomuch, that each Climacteric of our Age, changes our Whole Fabric,
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and we are at no one time all our selves, but seven years hence shall be another thing:
and we Are At no one time all our selves, but seven Years hence shall be Another thing:
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This Body will be all vanished and gone; and of the parts it now consists, there will be none remaining.
This Body will be all vanished and gone; and of the parts it now consists, there will be none remaining.
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So that while we are, we are hastening away, and within a little time, shall vanish into Worms-Meat.
So that while we Are, we Are hastening away, and within a little time, shall vanish into Worms-Meat.
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And hence it is, that the Scripture compares our present life to such fleeting and evanid things, to an Image, a Dream, a Post, a Shadow;
And hence it is, that the Scripture compares our present life to such fleeting and evanid things, to an Image, a Dream, a Post, a Shadow;
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by all which, it's design is, to make us sensible of this truth, that Here we have no abiding City.
by all which, it's Design is, to make us sensible of this truth, that Here we have no abiding city.
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And indeed, so volatile and fugitive is our present Existence, that if it were not for another World, it were scarce worth the while for a Man to be.
And indeed, so volatile and fugitive is our present Existence, that if it were not for Another World, it were scarce worth the while for a Man to be.
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And could we but have understood, before we came into being, what an uncomfortable Stage this World is, I am apt to think, we should rather have chosen to remain for ever in the Womb of nothing,
And could we but have understood, before we Come into being, what an uncomfortable Stage this World is, I am apt to think, we should rather have chosen to remain for ever in the Womb of nothing,
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than venture into the Theatre of beings, only to take a turn, or two, and weep, and grone, and die.
than venture into the Theatre of beings, only to take a turn, or two, and weep, and groan, and die.
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For what an impertinent thing would it be, for a Man to come out of nothing into being, only to open his Eyes,
For what an impertinent thing would it be, for a Man to come out of nothing into being, only to open his Eyes,
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and look about him, and vanish into nothing again.
and look about him, and vanish into nothing again.
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And yet this is all that most of those do that are born into the World;
And yet this is all that most of those doe that Are born into the World;
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and as for those that act a longer part, there is, alas!
and as for those that act a longer part, there is, alas!
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so much of Tragedy in it, that the Pain doth even counter-balance the Pleasure of it.
so much of Tragedy in it, that the Pain does even counterbalance the Pleasure of it.
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That therefore which makes Life truly desirable, is this, That though we have here no continuing City, yet we look for one to come;
That Therefore which makes Life truly desirable, is this, That though we have Here no Continuing city, yet we look for one to come;
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which is the second part of the Text, viz.
which is the second part of the Text, viz.
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II. The Christian's present Practice, in order to his future State, but we seek one to come; which implies these four things,
II The Christian's present Practice, in order to his future State, but we seek one to come; which Implies these four things,
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1. Our belief of the reality of this abiding State. 2. Our hope and expectation of enjoying it.
1. Our belief of the reality of this abiding State. 2. Our hope and expectation of enjoying it.
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3. Our proposing it to our selves, as the great end and aim of all our actions.
3. Our proposing it to our selves, as the great end and aim of all our actions.
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4. Our diligent pursuit of it, by such a course of actions, as is most suitable to it,
4. Our diligent pursuit of it, by such a course of actions, as is most suitable to it,
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and does tend most directly towards it. Of each of these briefly.
and does tend most directly towards it. Of each of these briefly.
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1. Our seeking this abiding City, implies our sincere belief of the reality and existence of it:
1. Our seeking this abiding city, Implies our sincere belief of the reality and existence of it:
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For what wise Man will hunt after a Dream, and a shadow, which he believes hath no Being or Existence? Who was ever so mad,
For what wise Man will hunt After a Dream, and a shadow, which he believes hath no Being or Existence? Who was ever so mad,
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as to make a Voyage for Gold or Spices to Ʋtopia? For that which I believe is not, is to me, as if it were not;
as to make a Voyage for Gold or Spices to Ʋtopia? For that which I believe is not, is to me, as if it were not;
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and hath no more influence upon us, than the most palpable Dream and Fiction.
and hath no more influence upon us, than the most palpable Dream and Fiction.
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So that how real soever Heaven be in it self, it is impossible it should move us to seek after it, unless we believe its Existence.
So that how real soever Heaven be in it self, it is impossible it should move us to seek After it, unless we believe its Existence.
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'Tis our Faith must influence our Minds, and Spirit all our powers of action;
It's our Faith must influence our Minds, and Spirit all our Powers of actium;
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otherwise, all the Joys of another World, will never be able to move or affect us.
otherwise, all the Joys of Another World, will never be able to move or affect us.
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Unless our Faith ascends the Pisgah of God's Promises, and from thence takes a view of the Holy Land, and of those Joys and Delights it flows and abounds with, we shall loiter for ever in this Wilderness,
Unless our Faith ascends the Pisgah of God's Promises, and from thence Takes a view of the Holy Land, and of those Joys and Delights it flows and abounds with, we shall loiter for ever in this Wilderness,
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and never think our selves concerned to seek any other Country or Habitation.
and never think our selves concerned to seek any other Country or Habitation.
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But, Faith saith the Apostle, is the substance of things hop'd for, and the evidence of things not seen, Heb. 11. 1. i. e. 'Tis that which realizes Heaven to us,
But, Faith Says the Apostle, is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen, Hebrew 11. 1. i. e. It's that which realizes Heaven to us,
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and possesses our Minds with its Being and Existence;
and Possesses our Minds with its Being and Existence;
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and when this is once done, one would think it should be impossible to withold us from the quest and pursuit of it;
and when this is once done, one would think it should be impossible to withhold us from the quest and pursuit of it;
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especially, if to our Faith we add the next thing which this seeking implies, and that is,
especially, if to our Faith we add the next thing which this seeking Implies, and that is,
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2. A lively hope and expectation of enjoying it. For no Man will seek after that which he never hopes to find, or enjoy.
2. A lively hope and expectation of enjoying it. For no Man will seek After that which he never hope's to find, or enjoy.
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A Man may possibly be so extravagant, as to desire to fly up to the Stars, that so he may the better survey their refulgent Bodies,
A Man may possibly be so extravagant, as to desire to fly up to the Stars, that so he may the better survey their refulgent Bodies,
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and search into their Form and Substance;
and search into their From and Substance;
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but no Man was ever so mad to attempt it, because he knows it is impossible:
but no Man was ever so mad to attempt it, Because he knows it is impossible:
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And so, if a Man did only believe there were a Heaven of joys above, but had no hope of coming thither;
And so, if a Man did only believe there were a Heaven of Joys above, but had no hope of coming thither;
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he might possibly desire against hope, and wish that he could fly up thither, but he could never be so vain as to indeavour;
he might possibly desire against hope, and wish that he could fly up thither, but he could never be so vain as to endeavour;
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his despair would cramp the sinews of his action, and freeze up all the motions of his Soul;
his despair would cramp the sinews of his actium, and freeze up all the motions of his Soul;
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and all the Joys of Eternity, would no more be able to affect or move him,
and all the Joys of Eternity, would no more be able to affect or move him,
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than the promise of a mighty Empire in the World in the Moon.
than the promise of a mighty Empire in the World in the Moon.
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Wherefore to put us upon seeking after Heaven, it is necessary, that our Minds should be animated and enlivened with a vigorous hope and expectation of it:
Wherefore to put us upon seeking After Heaven, it is necessary, that our Minds should be animated and enlivened with a vigorous hope and expectation of it:
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That our Hearts should be inspired with a strong perswasion; not only that there is a Heaven of Endless Joys on t'other side the Grave,
That our Hearts should be inspired with a strong persuasion; not only that there is a Heaven of Endless Joys on tother side the Grave,
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but that it is possible for us to arrive to it;
but that it is possible for us to arrive to it;
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and that, if by a patient continuance in well-doing, we faithfully contend and aspire after it, we shall be sure not to fall short of it:
and that, if by a patient Continuance in welldoing, we faithfully contend and aspire After it, we shall be sure not to fallen short of it:
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which perswasion is sufficient to animate the most dull and restful Soul, and make it all Life,
which persuasion is sufficient to animate the most dull and restful Soul, and make it all Life,
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and Spirit, and Wing, in the pursuit of Heaven and Immortality. 3. Our seeking this abiding City, doth also imply our proposing it to our selves,
and Spirit, and Wing, in the pursuit of Heaven and Immortality. 3. Our seeking this abiding city, does also imply our proposing it to our selves,
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as the great end and aim of all our actions.
as the great end and aim of all our actions.
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For that which a Man seeks after, he makes the great end of his search and prosecution;
For that which a Man seeks After, he makes the great end of his search and prosecution;
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and no Man can be said to seek in earnest after Heaven, who doth not set it up,
and no Man can be said to seek in earnest After Heaven, who does not Set it up,
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as the great mark of his Actions, and the ultimate point and centre of all his motions.
as the great mark of his Actions, and the ultimate point and centre of all his motions.
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For thus in Rom. 6. 22. Everlasting Life is expresly said to be the end of having our Fruit unto Holiness,
For thus in Rom. 6. 22. Everlasting Life is expressly said to be the end of having our Fruit unto Holiness,
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and as such we are bid to direct our Actions to it, to believe in Christ unto Everlasting Life, 1 Tim. 1. 16. and to do good, that we may lay hold on Eternal Life, 1 Tim. 6. 18, 19. and consequently Heaven is described to be the Christian's Canaan, to which we are to direct all our steps,
and as such we Are bid to Direct our Actions to it, to believe in christ unto Everlasting Life, 1 Tim. 1. 16. and to doe good, that we may lay hold on Eternal Life, 1 Tim. 6. 18, 19. and consequently Heaven is described to be the Christian's Canaan, to which we Are to Direct all our steps,
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while we are travelling through this World, Heb. 11. 14, 15. and the whole Life of a Christian is exprest by seeking it, Mat. 6. 33. So that our seeking this abiding City that is to come, implies our walking on through the whole course of this Life, with Heaven in our Eyes,
while we Are traveling through this World, Hebrew 11. 14, 15. and the Whole Life of a Christian is expressed by seeking it, Mathew 6. 33. So that our seeking this abiding city that is to come, Implies our walking on through the Whole course of this Life, with Heaven in our Eyes,
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and constantly directing all our steps and actions thither:
and constantly directing all our steps and actions thither:
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not that it is necessary we should actually aim at Heaven in every action we perform;
not that it is necessary we should actually aim At Heaven in every actium we perform;
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for that is impossible, our thoughts being very often otherwise imployed, by the necessary occasions of this Life,
for that is impossible, our thoughts being very often otherwise employed, by the necessary occasions of this Life,
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and always unable to attend many things at once.
and always unable to attend many things At once.
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It is sufficient therefore, that we habitually intend and aim at Heaven, and propose it as the ordinary and fixed end of our Actions;
It is sufficient Therefore, that we habitually intend and aim At Heaven, and propose it as the ordinary and fixed end of our Actions;
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that we make it the standing Goal of our Race, and in our ordinary course, level our thoughts, and words, and actions thither.
that we make it the standing Goal of our Raze, and in our ordinary course, level our thoughts, and words, and actions thither.
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But I see I must hasten. Again,
But I see I must hasten. Again,
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4. And lastly, Our seeking this abiding City, doth also imply our diligent pursuit of it, by such a course of actions as are most suitable to it,
4. And lastly, Our seeking this abiding city, does also imply our diligent pursuit of it, by such a course of actions as Are most suitable to it,
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and do tend most directly towards it:
and do tend most directly towards it:
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For seeking is a regular action, and implies the prosecuting an end by due and proper means;
For seeking is a regular actium, and Implies the prosecuting an end by due and proper means;
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so that our seeking Heaven denotes our vigorous prosecution of it, by a course of Heavenly actions.
so that our seeking Heaven denotes our vigorous prosecution of it, by a course of Heavenly actions.
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Wherefore, since Heaven, as I have often shew'd you, is nothing else but the Perfection of all Vertue and Piety, seeking Heaven, must necessarily imply our pursuing and endeavouring after it, in a constant series of Pious and Vertuous Courses;
Wherefore, since Heaven, as I have often showed you, is nothing Else but the Perfection of all Virtue and Piety, seeking Heaven, must necessarily imply our pursuing and endeavouring After it, in a constant series of Pious and Virtuous Courses;
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in which Courses, we are gradually growing up to Heaven, and rising to that Blessed State, in which Piety and Vertue will be our Everlasting Pleasure and Entertainment.
in which Courses, we Are gradually growing up to Heaven, and rising to that Blessed State, in which Piety and Virtue will be our Everlasting Pleasure and Entertainment.
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And hence we are said, by patient Continuance in well-doing, to seek for Honour and Glory, Immortality and Eternal Life:
And hence we Are said, by patient Continuance in welldoing, to seek for Honour and Glory, Immortality and Eternal Life:
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Every degree of Vertue and Piety we arrive to, being a step to Glory, and a Stair to the Chambers of Blessedness.
Every degree of Virtue and Piety we arrive to, being a step to Glory, and a Stair to the Chambers of Blessedness.
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Wherefore our quest of Heaven, is very truly described by the Apostle, to consist in all diligence, to add to our faith vertue,
Wherefore our quest of Heaven, is very truly described by the Apostle, to consist in all diligence, to add to our faith virtue,
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and to our vertue knowledge, and to our knowledge temperance, and to our temperance patience,
and to our virtue knowledge, and to our knowledge temperance, and to our temperance patience,
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and to our patience godliness, and to our godliness brotherly kindness, and to our brotherly-kindness charity;
and to our patience godliness, and to our godliness brotherly kindness, and to our Brotherly kindness charity;
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for so, saith he, an entrance shall be ministred unto you abundantly into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, 2 Pet. 1. 5, 6, 7, 11. And now give me leave to conclude this Argument with three or four Inferences.for so, Says he, an Entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, 2 Pet. 1. 5, 6, 7, 11. And now give me leave to conclude this Argument with three or four Inferences.
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1. From hence I infer, how much we are obliged to be contented and satisfied under all the present Afflictions of this Life.
1. From hence I infer, how much we Are obliged to be contented and satisfied under all the present Afflictions of this Life.
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For since our abiding City is to come, it can be but a little while ere all these storms will be blown over,
For since our abiding city is to come, it can be but a little while ere all these storms will be blown over,
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and conclude in an Everlasting Calm: and when that Blessed time comes, Lord! How trifling and inconsiderable will all our present griefs appear!
and conclude in an Everlasting Cam: and when that Blessed time comes, Lord! How trifling and inconsiderable will all our present griefs appear!
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And with what Contempt shall we reflect upon our present meanness of Spirit, that could not bear with a few inconveniencies on the Road to the Blessed City of our abode.
And with what Contempt shall we reflect upon our present meanness of Spirit, that could not bear with a few inconveniences on the Road to the Blessed city of our Abided.
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Wherefore if our Voyage be not so pleasant as we would have it, let us remember 'tis not long, we have but a short days Sail to Eternity;
Wherefore if our Voyage be not so pleasant as we would have it, let us Remember it's not long, we have but a short days Sail to Eternity;
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and when once we are landed on that Blessed Shore, with what ravishing Content and Satisfaction shall we look back on the rough and boisterous Seas we have past,
and when once we Are landed on that Blessed Shore, with what ravishing Content and Satisfaction shall we look back on the rough and boisterous Seas we have passed,
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and for ever bless the Storms and Winds that drove us to that happy Port. Let us therefore comfort our selves with these things,
and for ever bless the Storms and Winds that drove us to that happy Port. Let us Therefore Comfort our selves with these things,
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and when at any time our Spirits are sinking under any Worldly trouble, conclude with our selves, that while we have a Heaven to hope for, we can never be miserable.
and when At any time our Spirits Are sinking under any Worldly trouble, conclude with our selves, that while we have a Heaven to hope for, we can never be miserable.
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When therefore we are bemoaning our selves under present griefs and afflictions, let us lift up our dejected Eyes to yonder blessed Regions of Reward,
When Therefore we Are bemoaning our selves under present griefs and afflictions, let us lift up our dejected Eyes to yonder blessed Regions of Reward,
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and think of those Joys and Pleasures, those Crowns and Everlasting Triumphs which do there await us;
and think of those Joys and Pleasures, those Crowns and Everlasting Triumphos which doe there await us;
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and consider how necessary these bitter trials are to prepare us for, and waft us to them:
and Consider how necessary these bitter trials Are to prepare us for, and waft us to them:
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And if this doth not stop our Mouths, and silence our complaints for ever;
And if this does not stop our Mouths, and silence our complaints for ever;
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nay, if it doth not cause us to rejoice in our Tribulations, and to thank God for them on our bended Knees:
nay, if it does not cause us to rejoice in our Tribulations, and to thank God for them on our bent Knees:
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If it doth not make us chearfully submit, and cry out with that resigned Soul, Ʋre, Seca, Vulnera.
If it does not make us cheerfully submit, and cry out with that resigned Soul, Ʋre, Seca, Vulnera.
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Lord, burn or cut, or wound me as thou pleasest;
Lord, burn or Cut, or wound me as thou pleasest;
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strip me of all my dearest Comforts, handle me as severely as thou wilt, so I may have but my Fruit unto Holiness, and my End Everlasting Life.
strip me of all my dearest Comforts, handle me as severely as thou wilt, so I may have but my Fruit unto Holiness, and my End Everlasting Life.
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If, I say, we can complain of our present afflictions, while we thus compare them with our future reward;
If, I say, we can complain of our present afflictions, while we thus compare them with our future reward;
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we are infinitely foolish and ungrateful. But then,
we Are infinitely foolish and ungrateful. But then,
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2. Hence also I infer what a vast deal of reason we have to slight and contemn this World;
2. Hence also I infer what a vast deal of reason we have to slight and contemn this World;
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for we are born to infinitely greater hopes than any this World can propose to us;
for we Are born to infinitely greater hope's than any this World can propose to us;
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even to the hopes of an abiding City, where our Happiness shall be no longer the sport and dalliance of every puff of Wind, the Ball of every accident and contingency;
even to the hope's of an abiding city, where our Happiness shall be no longer the sport and dalliance of every puff of Wind, the Ball of every accident and contingency;
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but remain for ever safe and inviolable, as the happiness of God himself.
but remain for ever safe and inviolable, as the happiness of God himself.
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And it being thus, methinks our Ambition should sore as high as our hope, and disdain such low and ignoble Quarries,
And it being thus, methinks our Ambition should soar as high as our hope, and disdain such low and ignoble Quarries,
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as the Pleasures, and Profits, and Honours of this Life. Sure, Sirs, We mistake the Scene of our Immortality:
as the Pleasures, and Profits, and Honours of this Life. Sure, Sirs, We mistake the Scene of our Immortality:
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We fancy that our abiding City hath shifted its situation, and is come down from Heaven to fix its Foundations here below;
We fancy that our abiding city hath shifted its situation, and is come down from Heaven to fix its Foundations Here below;
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otherwise we are most strangely besotted, who being born to live for ever above, in Everlasting Glory and Delight, can suffer our selves to doat,
otherwise we Are most strangely besotted, who being born to live for ever above, in Everlasting Glory and Delight, can suffer our selves to dote,
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as we do, upon the transitory Vanities of this Life.
as we do, upon the transitory Vanities of this Life.
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O could we stand a while in the mid-way between Heaven and Earth, and at one Prospect see the Glories of both,
O could we stand a while in the midway between Heaven and Earth, and At one Prospect see the Glories of both,
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how faint and dim would all the Glories of this World appear to us in comparison with those above!
how faint and dim would all the Glories of this World appear to us in comparison with those above!
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how would they sneak and disappear in the presence of that Eternal Brightness!
how would they sneak and disappear in the presence of that Eternal Brightness!
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how would they be forc'd to shroud their vanquish'd Glories, as Stars do when the Sun appears,
how would they be forced to shroud their vanquished Glories, as Stars do when the Sun appears,
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whilst we interchangeably turn'd our Eyes from one to the other!
while we interchangeably turned our Eyes from one to the other!
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With what shame and confusion should we reflect upon the wretched groveling temper of our minds!
With what shame and confusion should we reflect upon the wretched groveling temper of our minds!
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What poor mean-spirited Creatures we are, to satisfie our selves with the impertinent trifles of this World,
What poor mean-spirited Creatures we Are, to satisfy our selves with the impertinent trifles of this World,
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when we have all the Joys of an Everlasting Heaven before us!
when we have all the Joys of an Everlasting Heaven before us!
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and may, if we please, after a few moments of Obedience, be possest of them for ever.
and may, if we please, After a few moments of obedience, be possessed of them for ever.
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Ah! foolish Creatures that we are, thus to prefer a far Country, where we live on nothing but Husks,
Ah! foolish Creatures that we Are, thus to prefer a Far Country, where we live on nothing but Husks,
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before the Everlasting Festivities of our Father's House and Bosom;
before the Everlasting Festivities of our Father's House and Bosom;
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thus foolishly to, chuse Nebuchadnezzar 's Fate, and leave Crowns and Sceptres, to live among the Salvage Herds of the Wilderness;
thus foolishly to, choose Nebuchadnezzar is Fate, and leave Crowns and Sceptres, to live among the Salvage Herds of the Wilderness;
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Could but the blessed Saints above, divert so much from their more happy employments, as to look down a little from their Thrones of Glory,
Could but the blessed Saints above, divert so much from their more happy employments, as to look down a little from their Thrones of Glory,
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and see how busie poor Mortals are a scrambling for this wretched Pelf, which within a few Months they must leave for ever.
and see how busy poor Mortals Are a scrambling for this wretched Pelf, which within a few Months they must leave for ever.
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How they justle and run counter, defeat, defraud, and undermine one another: What a most ridiculous Spectacle would it appear to them;
How they justle and run counter, defeat, defraud, and undermine one Another: What a most ridiculous Spectacle would it appear to them;
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with what scorn would they look on it, or rather, with what pity, to see a Company of Heaven-born Souls, that are capable of,
with what scorn would they look on it, or rather, with what pity, to see a Company of Heavenborn Souls, that Are capable of,
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and designed for the same Glory and Happiness with themselves, thus miserably busied and employed! One priding it self in a gay Suit, another hugging a Bag of glistering Earth,
and designed for the same Glory and Happiness with themselves, thus miserably busied and employed! One priding it self in a gay Suit, Another hugging a Bag of glistering Earth,
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and a third stewing in Luxury and Voluptuousness;
and a third stewing in Luxury and Voluptuousness;
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and all employ'd at that sordid rate, as if they had nothing to do with Heaven.
and all employed At that sordid rate, as if they had nothing to do with Heaven.
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To tell you truly and seriously my thoughts, I cannot imagine, but if when we are thus extravagantly concern'd about the pitiful trifles of this World, those blessed Spirits do see and converse with us;
To tell you truly and seriously my thoughts, I cannot imagine, but if when we Are thus extravagantly concerned about the pitiful trifles of this World, those blessed Spirits do see and converse with us;
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it is a much more ludicrous sight in their Eyes, than 'twould be in ours to see a Company of Boys, with mighty zeal and concern, wrangling for a Bag of Cherry-Stones.
it is a much more ludicrous sighed in their Eyes, than 'twould be in ours to see a Company of Boys, with mighty zeal and concern, wrangling for a Bag of Cherry-Stones.
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Wherefore, in the Name of God, Sirs, Let us not expose our selves any longer to the just derision of all the World, by our excessive dotage upon the vanities of this Life,
Wherefore, in the Name of God, Sirs, Let us not expose our selves any longer to the just derision of all the World, by our excessive dotage upon the vanities of this Life,
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but let us seriously consider, that we are all concern'd in matters of much higher importance,
but let us seriously Consider, that we Are all concerned in matters of much higher importance,
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even in the Joys and Fruitions of that abiding City which is to come.
even in the Joys and Fruitions of that abiding city which is to come.
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3. Hence also I infer, how unreasonable a thing it is for good Men to be afraid of dying,
3. Hence also I infer, how unreasonable a thing it is for good Men to be afraid of dying,
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since on the other side of their Grave, there is an abiding City ready to receive and entertain them.
since on the other side of their Grave, there is an abiding city ready to receive and entertain them.
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So that to them Death is but a dark Entry out of a Wilderness of Sorrows into a Paradise of Eternal Pleasure.
So that to them Death is but a dark Entry out of a Wilderness of Sorrows into a Paradise of Eternal Pleasure.
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And therefore, if it be an unreasonable thing for sick Men to dread their recovery,
And Therefore, if it be an unreasonable thing for sick Men to dread their recovery,
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for Slaves to tremble at their Jubilee, for Prisoners to quake at the news of a Gaol-Delivery;
for Slaves to tremble At their Jubilee, for Prisoners to quake At the news of a Gaol delivery;
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how much more unreasonable is it, for good Men to be afraid of Death, which is but a momentany passage from Sickness, Labour,
how much more unreasonable is it, for good Men to be afraid of Death, which is but a momentany passage from Sickness, Labour,
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and Confinement, to Eternal Health, and Rest, and Liberty. 'Tis true, the passage from one to the other, is commonly very painful and grievous, but what of that:
and Confinement, to Eternal Health, and Rest, and Liberty. It's true, the passage from one to the other, is commonly very painful and grievous, but what of that:
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in other Cases we are willing enough to endure a present Pain in order to a future Ease;
in other Cases we Are willing enough to endure a present Pain in order to a future Ease;
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and if a few Mortal Pangs will work a perfect Cure on me, and recover me to Everlasting Health, methinks the hope of this Blessed Effect, should sweeten and indear that Agony. But alas!
and if a few Mortal Pangs will work a perfect Cure on me, and recover me to Everlasting Health, methinks the hope of this Blessed Effect, should sweeten and endear that Agony. But alas!
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to die, is to leave all our Acquaintance, to bid adieu to our dearest Friends and Relatives,
to die, is to leave all our Acquaintance, to bid adieu to our dearest Friends and Relatives,
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and to pass into an unknown State, where we are to converse with Strangers, whose Laws and Customs we are unacquainted with.
and to pass into an unknown State, where we Are to converse with Strangers, whose Laws and Customs we Are unacquainted with.
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Why now, all that looks sad in this, is a very great mistake:
Why now, all that looks sad in this, is a very great mistake:
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For I verily hope, I have more Friends, Acquaintance, and Relations in Heaven, than I shall leave behind me here on Earth:
For I verily hope, I have more Friends, Acquaintance, and Relations in Heaven, than I shall leave behind me Here on Earth:
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and if so, I do but go from worse Friends to better;
and if so, I do but go from Worse Friends to better;
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for one Friend there, is worth a thousand here, in respect of all those indearing accomplishments which render a Friend a Jewel:
for one Friend there, is worth a thousand Here, in respect of all those endearing accomplishments which render a Friend a Jewel:
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but if I die a good Man, I shall carry into Eternity with me, the genius and temper of a glorified Spirit,
but if I die a good Man, I shall carry into Eternity with me, the genius and temper of a glorified Spirit,
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and that will recommend me to all the Society of Heaven, and render the Spirits of those just Men, whose Names I never heard of,
and that will recommend me to all the Society of Heaven, and render the Spirits of those just Men, whose Names I never herd of,
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as dear and familiar Friends to me in an instant, as if they had been my ancient Cronies and Acquaintance.
as dear and familiar Friends to me in an instant, as if they had been my ancient Cronies and Acquaintance.
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But why should I grieve at parting with my Friends below, when I shall go to the best Friends I have in all the World;
But why should I grieve At parting with my Friends below, when I shall go to the best Friends I have in all the World;
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to God my Father, to Jesus my Redeemer, to the Holy Ghost my constant Comforter and Assistant:
to God my Father, to jesus my Redeemer, to the Holy Ghost my constant Comforter and Assistant:
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and what though that state, and the Laws and Customs of it, be in a great measure unknown to me;
and what though that state, and the Laws and Customs of it, be in a great measure unknown to me;
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yet what I know is infinitely desirable: from whence I may reasonably infer, that what I know not, is so too;
yet what I know is infinitely desirable: from whence I may reasonably infer, that what I know not, is so too;
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and if I have but the Temper of Heaven, I am sure I shall easily comply with the Heavenly Laws and Customs.
and if I have but the Temper of Heaven, I am sure I shall Easily comply with the Heavenly Laws and Customs.
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So that considering all, I cannot well imagine, what should move a good and well-resolv'd Man, to be afraid of dying;
So that considering all, I cannot well imagine, what should move a good and Well-resolved Man, to be afraid of dying;
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for when I am verily perswaded, that Death is only a narrow Stream, running between Time and Eternity;
for when I am verily persuaded, that Death is only a narrow Stream, running between Time and Eternity;
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and I see my God and my Saviour, with Crowns of Glory in their Hands, beckoning to me, from the further shore, to come over and receive those blessed recompences:
and I see my God and my Saviour, with Crowns of Glory in their Hands, beckoning to me, from the further shore, to come over and receive those blessed recompenses:
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Why should I thus stand shivering on the Bank, like a naked timorous Boy, as if I were afraid to dip my Foot in the cold stream of Fate, which as soon as I am in, I am over,
Why should I thus stand shivering on the Bank, like a naked timorous Boy, as if I were afraid to dip my Foot in the cold stream of Fate, which as soon as I am in, I am over,
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and landed safely on Eternal Bliss. But to conclude,
and landed safely on Eternal Bliss. But to conclude,
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4. And lastly, Hence also I infer, how diligent and industrious we ought to be in Religion,
4. And lastly, Hence also I infer, how diligent and Industria we ought to be in Religion,
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since we are therein seeking this abiding City;
since we Are therein seeking this abiding city;
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and how can we account any work hard, of which Heaven is to be the Wages.
and how can we account any work hard, of which Heaven is to be the Wages.
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Methinks this should be enough to infuse new Life and Spirit into the most Crest-fal'n Souls;
Methinks this should be enough to infuse new Life and Spirit into the most Crestfallen Souls;
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for how much pains do we ordinarily take upon far less hopes, in hopes of a little transitory Wealth, which we know we shall enjoy but a few years,
for how much pains do we ordinarily take upon Far less hope's, in hope's of a little transitory Wealth, which we know we shall enjoy but a few Years,
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and then part with it for ever.
and then part with it for ever.
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We thrust our selves into a perpetual Crowd and tumult of Business, where with vast concern and thoughtfulness, with eager and passionate Prosecutions, we toil and weary out our selves,
We thrust our selves into a perpetual Crowd and tumult of Business, where with vast concern and thoughtfulness, with eager and passionate Prosecutions, we toil and weary out our selves,
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and make our lives a constant Drudgery; and shall we flag when Heaven is the object of our Prosecutions.
and make our lives a constant Drudgery; and shall we flag when Heaven is the Object of our Prosecutions.
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When therefore we find our endeavours in Religion begin to droop and flag, let us lift up our Eyes to that Crown of Glory;
When Therefore we find our endeavours in Religion begin to droop and flag, let us lift up our Eyes to that Crown of Glory;
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and if we are capable of being moved by objects of the greatest value, that must infuse new vigour into us,
and if we Are capable of being moved by objects of the greatest valve, that must infuse new vigour into us,
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and make us all Life, and Spirit, and Wing, whilst we are running the ways of God's Commandments.
and make us all Life, and Spirit, and Wing, while we Are running the ways of God's commandments.
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For what though my way lies up the Hill, through Thorns, and over Precipices, so that I sweat and smart at every step,
For what though my Way lies up the Hill, through Thorns, and over Precipices, so that I sweat and smart At every step,
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and each assent is a torment to me; yet when I am up, I am sure to be entertain'd with such pleasant Gales,
and each assent is a torment to me; yet when I am up, I am sure to be entertained with such pleasant Gales,
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and glorious Prospects, as will infinitely outbalance all my Pains in climbing thither; so that there, with an over-joyed heart, I shall sit down, and bless my labours.
and glorious Prospects, as will infinitely outbalance all my Pains in climbing thither; so that there, with an overjoyed heart, I shall fit down, and bless my labours.
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Blessed be you my bitter Agonies and sharp conflicts;
Blessed be you my bitter Agonies and sharp conflicts;
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Blessed be you my importunate Prayers and well-spent Tears, for now I am fully repaid for you all;
Blessed be you my importunate Prayers and well-spent Tears, for now I am Fully repaid for you all;
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and do reap ten thousand times more Joys from you, than ever I endur'd Pains.
and do reap ten thousand times more Joys from you, than ever I endured Pains.
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For what are the Pains of a moment to the Pleasures of an Eternity? Wherefore hold out my Faith and Patience yet a little longer,
For what Are the Pains of a moment to the Pleasures of an Eternity? Wherefore hold out my Faith and Patience yet a little longer,
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and your Work will soon be at an end; and after a few laborious Week Days, you shall keep an Everlasting Sabbath:
and your Work will soon be At an end; and After a few laborious Week Days, you shall keep an Everlasting Sabbath:
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For what though your Voyage be through a stormy Sea, yet 'tis to the Indies of Happiness,
For what though your Voyage be through a stormy Sea, yet it's to the Indies of Happiness,
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and a few Leagues further lies that Blessed Port, where you shall be Crowned as soon as you are landed.
and a few Leagues further lies that Blessed Port, where you shall be Crowned as soon as you Are landed.
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Go on therefore, O my Soul, with thy utmost Courage and Alacrity, and then let the Winds bluster,
Go on Therefore, Oh my Soul, with thy utmost Courage and Alacrity, and then let the Winds bluster,
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and the Waves swell never so much, yet thou canst not miscarry, unless thou wilt. For thou art not like other Passengers, left to the mercy of Wind and Weather;
and the Waves swell never so much, yet thou Canst not miscarry, unless thou wilt. For thou art not like other Passengers, left to the mercy of Wind and Weather;
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but thy Fate is in thine own hands, and if thou wilt have but thy Fruit unto Holiness, thy End shall be Everlasting Life.
but thy Fate is in thine own hands, and if thou wilt have but thy Fruit unto Holiness, thy End shall be Everlasting Life.
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AND now I will crave your leave to conclude with a few Words upon this sorrowful Occasision, the Funeral of my Lady Newland; with whom I never had the Happiness to be otherwise acquainted,
AND now I will crave your leave to conclude with a few Words upon this sorrowful Occasion, the Funeral of my Lady Newland; with whom I never had the Happiness to be otherwise acquainted,
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than by the frequent Reports I have heard of her Exemplary Piety and Vertue;
than by the frequent Reports I have herd of her Exemplary Piety and Virtue;
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which was such, as I think my self bound in Justice, both to her and you, not to bury them with her,
which was such, as I think my self bound in justice, both to her and you, not to bury them with her,
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but, so far as in me lies, to Embalm her Memory with them, and to represent them,
but, so Far as in me lies, to Embalm her Memory with them, and to represent them,
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as an Excellent Pattern to you, her Survivers.
as an Excellent Pattern to you, her Survivers.
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And what I shall say of her, I have under the hand of her Reverend Pastor, who intimately knew her,
And what I shall say of her, I have under the hand of her Reverend Pastor, who intimately knew her,
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while she was living, and who attended her, through her Sickness, to the Gates of Eternity.
while she was living, and who attended her, through her Sickness, to the Gates of Eternity.
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She had a Mind fairly prepared for the Eternal Exercise, and Joy of Saints and Angels;
She had a Mind fairly prepared for the Eternal Exercise, and Joy of Saints and Angels;
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which is, to adore and praise the Fountain of their Being and Happiness; as appeared by the Constancy of her Devotions, both in private and publick;
which is, to adore and praise the Fountain of their Being and Happiness; as appeared by the Constancy of her Devotions, both in private and public;
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in private, her Devotion was always the first business in the Morning, near two hours of which she continually spent in Prayer, and Reading, and Meditation;
in private, her Devotion was always the First business in the Morning, near two hours of which she continually spent in Prayer, and Reading, and Meditation;
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and how late soever she happened to be detained at Night, whether by business or innocent Diversion, she always separated, at least, one hour from her rest,
and how late soever she happened to be detained At Night, whither by business or innocent Diversion, she always separated, At least, one hour from her rest,
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for the same Divine and Heavenly Exercises;
for the same Divine and Heavenly Exercises;
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after which, she constantly attended the Family Devotions, not suffering one Duty to interfere with another.
After which, she constantly attended the Family Devotions, not suffering one Duty to interfere with Another.
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And then as for her attendance upon the publick Prayers of the Church, it was so remarkably constant, that whenever she absented from them, one might certainly conclude, either that she was detained by Sickness, or some very extraordinary Occasion:
And then as for her attendance upon the public Prayers of the Church, it was so remarkably constant, that whenever she absented from them, one might Certainly conclude, either that she was detained by Sickness, or Some very extraordinary Occasion:
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Yea, so very exact and punctual was she in this matter, that she always took care,
Yea, so very exact and punctual was she in this matter, that she always took care,
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so to contrive her Business, and Diversion, as that they might comport with her Attendance on the publick Service;
so to contrive her Business, and Diversion, as that they might comport with her Attendance on the public Service;
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so as that when ever it did so happen, as that she could not be present, either Morning or Evening, in her own Parish Church, she might be sure not to miss of it in some other.
so as that when ever it did so happen, as that she could not be present, either Morning or Evening, in her own Parish Church, she might be sure not to miss of it in Some other.
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And as for the Holy Sacrament, that best Repast and Banquet of Devout Souls, she was a constant Guest at it, once a Month at least,
And as for the Holy Sacrament, that best Repast and Banquet of Devout Souls, she was a constant Guest At it, once a Monn At least,
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and as for the most part oftener, as she found opportunity, her hunger and thirst after that Righteousness therein sealed and conveyed, being too eager to be satisfied with the common stint of twice or thrice a Years participation of it.
and as for the most part oftener, as she found opportunity, her hunger and thirst After that Righteousness therein sealed and conveyed, being too eager to be satisfied with the Common stint of twice or thrice a years participation of it.
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Thus did this Divine and Heavenly Soul spend the much greater part of her Life in Heaven,
Thus did this Divine and Heavenly Soul spend the much greater part of her Life in Heaven,
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and this in so great a plenty of Worldly Enjoyments, as was sufficient to have corrupted an ordinary Piety,
and this in so great a plenty of Worldly Enjoyments, as was sufficient to have corrupted an ordinary Piety,
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and to have vitiated its relish of the Enjoyments of the World to come. And which is very remarkable, this severe and abstracted kind of Life, which she led,
and to have vitiated its relish of the Enjoyments of the World to come. And which is very remarkable, this severe and abstracted kind of Life, which she led,
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and which in others, is too commonly attended with some very bad consequents, with Moroseness and Peevishness, Pride and Censoriousness;
and which in Others, is too commonly attended with Some very bad consequents, with Moroseness and Peevishness, Pride and Censoriousness;
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was so far from producing these bad effects in her, that they produc'd the quite contrary:
was so Far from producing these bad effects in her, that they produced the quite contrary:
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For as for her Conversation, it was always free and open, charming and obliging;
For as for her Conversation, it was always free and open, charming and obliging;
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and, as my Author expresses it, carried such an amiable air about it, as sufficiently demonstrated the excellency of the temper from whence it did proceed:
and, as my Author Expresses it, carried such an amiable air about it, as sufficiently demonstrated the excellency of the temper from whence it did proceed:
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And so remote was she from any thing that lookt like Pride and Self-Conceit, that I am very apt to think, there is no Person in the World could think so meanly of her as she did of her self;
And so remote was she from any thing that looked like Pride and Self-Conceit, that I am very apt to think, there is no Person in the World could think so meanly of her as she did of her self;
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none that she found so much fault with, as she did with her self.
none that she found so much fault with, as she did with her self.
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She was a very severe, and truly I believe, a too severe Animadverter on her own Actions:
She was a very severe, and truly I believe, a too severe Animadverter on her own Actions:
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for though she was so punctual in her Attendance upon the Worship of God, both in private and publick;
for though she was so punctual in her Attendance upon the Worship of God, both in private and public;
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yet when in the opinion of others, the condition of her Health made her absence from the publick necessary, she could hardly allow her self to be thereby excused;
yet when in the opinion of Others, the condition of her Health made her absence from the public necessary, she could hardly allow her self to be thereby excused;
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fearing, as she often express'd her self (out of the tenderness of her Piety) that her indisposition was not to that degree,
fearing, as she often expressed her self (out of the tenderness of her Piety) that her indisposition was not to that degree,
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as to excuse or justify her omissions before God. She would often acknowledge, in the most sensible manner, her own great Unworthiness;
as to excuse or justify her omissions before God. She would often acknowledge, in the most sensible manner, her own great Unworthiness;
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the sense of which, would still raise up her Soul to the highest strains of Praise and Thanksgivings to God,
the sense of which, would still raise up her Soul to the highest strains of Praise and Thanksgivings to God,
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for his manifold Mercies towards her; and particularly, for preserving her, by his Grace, from falling into the greatest Impieties.
for his manifold mercies towards her; and particularly, for preserving her, by his Grace, from falling into the greatest Impieties.
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And as for the many temporal Blessings which God had heapt upon her, with so liberal a hand, she took great care, by her Works of Charity, to make her a sure Friend of the Mammon of Unrighteousness,
And as for the many temporal Blessings which God had heaped upon her, with so liberal a hand, she took great care, by her Works of Charity, to make her a sure Friend of the Mammon of Unrighteousness,
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and to convert and improve them into Everlasting Advantages.
and to convert and improve them into Everlasting Advantages.
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And so far was the severity of her Piety, from rendring her censorious of others, that she always took care to make the most Charitable constructions of Men,
And so Far was the severity of her Piety, from rendering her censorious of Others, that she always took care to make the most Charitable constructions of Men,
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and to put the best comment, she could, even upon the worst actions:
and to put the best comment, she could, even upon the worst actions:
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such as would bear a fair sense, she was always ready to vindicate from foul imputations;
such as would bear a fair sense, she was always ready to vindicate from foul imputations;
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and such as she could not excuse, she would indeavour to extenuate.
and such as she could not excuse, she would endeavour to extenuate.
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And then, if you consider her as to her Relative Vertues, she was a great Pattern in them all:
And then, if you Consider her as to her Relative Virtues, she was a great Pattern in them all:
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As a Child to her Father, who died not long ago, she was remarkable for her Piety and Obedience;
As a Child to her Father, who died not long ago, she was remarkable for her Piety and obedience;
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as a Wife, for her Love, Respect and Observance to her Husband;
as a Wife, for her Love, Respect and Observance to her Husband;
c-acp dt n1, p-acp po31 n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1;
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as a Mother, for her tender care of, and good Counsels to, and prudent Authority over her Children:
as a Mother, for her tender care of, and good Counsels to, and prudent authority over her Children:
c-acp dt n1, p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f, cc j n2 p-acp, cc j n1 p-acp po31 n2:
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As a Mistress, for her Condescention, Meekness and Gentleness to her Servants:
As a Mistress, for her Condescension, Meekness and Gentleness to her Servants:
c-acp dt n1, p-acp po31 n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n2:
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And in a word, as a Friend, for her Fidelity, Openness, and Obligingness to her Friend.
And in a word, as a Friend, for her Fidis, Openness, and Obligingness to her Friend.
cc p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1, p-acp po31 n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp po31 n1.
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Thus did this Blessed Lady run a glorious Course through all the Vertues of Religion; and still as she moved she shone;
Thus did this Blessed Lady run a glorious Course through all the Virtues of Religion; and still as she moved she shone;
av vdd d j-vvn n1 vvi dt j n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1; cc av c-acp pns31 vvd pns31 vvd;
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insomuch, that in despight of that modest Vail she cast over her self, her light did so display it self before all that knew her, that they saw enough of her good Works to oblige them to glorify her Father which is in Heaven.
insomuch, that in despite of that modest vail she cast over her self, her Light did so display it self before all that knew her, that they saw enough of her good Works to oblige them to Glorify her Father which is in Heaven.
av, cst p-acp n1 pp-f cst j n1 pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1, po31 n1 vdd av vvi pn31 n1 p-acp d cst vvd pno31, cst pns32 vvd av-d pp-f po31 j vvz pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1.
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And being now entered upon the last Scene of her Life, and by the increase of her Disease, finding her self arrived to the Borders of Eternity, she here exemplified another sort of Vertue, to a very high degree, viz. Patience, Submission,
And being now entered upon the last Scene of her Life, and by the increase of her Disease, finding her self arrived to the Borders of Eternity, she Here exemplified Another sort of Virtue, to a very high degree, viz. Patience, Submission,
np1 vbg av vvn p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvg po31 n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pns31 av vvn j-jn n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j j n1, n1 n1, n1,
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and Resignation to the will of God;
and Resignation to the will of God;
cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1;
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which as it was her Guide while she lived, so it was her Rest and Repository when she died;
which as it was her Guide while she lived, so it was her Rest and Repository when she died;
r-crq c-acp pn31 vbds po31 n1 cs pns31 vvd, av pn31 vbds po31 n1 cc n1 c-crq pns31 vvd;
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to which she chearfully surrendred up her White and Heavenly Soul, as into the hands of a Faithful Creator and Redeemer.
to which she cheerfully surrendered up her White and Heavenly Soul, as into the hands of a Faithful Creator and Redeemer.
p-acp r-crq pns31 av-j vvd a-acp po31 j-jn cc j n1, c-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1.
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Seeing therefore while she lived, she lived in the Communion of the Saints and Angels above,
Seeing Therefore while she lived, she lived in the Communion of the Saints and Angels above,
vvg av cs pns31 vvd, pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 a-acp,
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and did partake, with them, of their Blessed Temper and Nature, and join with them in their Blessed Exercise and Imployments;
and did partake, with them, of their Blessed Temper and Nature, and join with them in their Blessed Exercise and Employments;
cc vdd vvi, p-acp pno32, pp-f po32 vvn vvi cc n1, cc vvi p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 j-vvn n1 cc n2;
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and seeing likeness doth naturally congregate Beings, and cause them to flock to those of their own Feather;
and seeing likeness does naturally congregate Beings, and cause them to flock to those of their own Feather;
cc vvg n1 vdz av-j vvi n2, cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi p-acp d pp-f po32 d n1;
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we have all manner of reason to conclude, that now she hath left this World, she is associated with those Blessed Beings above, to whom she was here so near allied by Nature:
we have all manner of reason to conclude, that now she hath left this World, she is associated with those Blessed Beings above, to whom she was Here so near allied by Nature:
pns12 vhb d n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi, cst av pns31 vhz vvn d n1, pns31 vbz vvn p-acp d j-vvn n2 a-acp, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbds av av av-j vvn p-acp n1:
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and that in their Blessed Quire, she is now offering up far more sprightly and chearful Songs of Praise,
and that in their Blessed Choir, she is now offering up Far more sprightly and cheerful Songs of Praise,
cc cst p-acp po32 j-vvn n1, pns31 vbz av vvg a-acp av-j av-dc j cc j n2 pp-f n1,
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than ever she was able to breath while incumber'd with Flesh, and with the remains of a sinful Nature.
than ever she was able to breath while encumbered with Flesh, and with the remains of a sinful Nature.
cs av pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi cs vvn p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1.
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And, God grant, that we who remain here behind her, may by following her steps, at last arrive where she is,
And, God grant, that we who remain Here behind her, may by following her steps, At last arrive where she is,
np1, np1 vvb, cst pns12 r-crq vvb av p-acp pno31, vmb p-acp vvg po31 n2, p-acp ord vvi c-crq pns31 vbz,
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and be Partakers with her, in the Everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
and be Partakers with her, in the Everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ.
cc vbb n2 p-acp pno31, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 np1 np1.
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To whom with God the Father, and God the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory. Amen. FINIS.
To whom with God the Father, and God the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory. Amen. FINIS.
p-acp ro-crq p-acp np1 dt n1, cc np1 dt j n1, vbb d n1 cc n1. uh-n. fw-la.
(6) conclusion (DIV2)
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