Aphonologos. A dumb speech. Or, A sermon made, but no sermon preached, at the funerall of the right vertuous Mrs Mary Overman, wife to Mr Thomas Overman the younger. Of the parish, formerly called, Saint Saviours, or vulgarly Mary Overis, in Southwarke. By B. Spencer, minister of Bromley.
to the 9.) he makes in the next place an accompt to them of his labours at Rome, and sheweth them that the talent wherewith Christ had entrusted him, had encreased by his sufferings there, ver. 12. So that many waxed confident, to preach,
to the 9.) he makes in the next place an account to them of his labours At Room, and shows them that the talon wherewith christ had Entrusted him, had increased by his sufferings there, ver. 12. So that many waxed confident, to preach,
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All which he saith he knoweth shall turne to his salvation, according to his expectation, to magnify Christ in his body, whether by life or death, ver. 19.20.
All which he Says he Knoweth shall turn to his salvation, according to his expectation, to magnify christ in his body, whither by life or death, ver. 19.20.
as you may perceive it to be expounded in the next verse, If I live in the flesh, that is, the fruit of my labour, viz. To advance the Kingdome of Christ, And to dye is gaine, because I shall enjoy him for whom I laboured.
as you may perceive it to be expounded in the next verse, If I live in the Flesh, that is, the fruit of my labour, viz. To advance the Kingdom of christ, And to die is gain, Because I shall enjoy him for whom I laboured.
But this is not so to all, yet to me it is, who desire to magnifie Christ, both in my Life and Death, whom I finding to be my life, I know death must needs be my gain;
But this is not so to all, yet to me it is, who desire to magnify christ, both in my Life and Death, whom I finding to be my life, I know death must needs be my gain;
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because thereby I receive the end of my hopes, the salvation of my soule. There needs no accurate division of these words, onely consider these three things.
Because thereby I receive the end of my hope's, the salvation of my soul. There needs no accurate division of these words, only Consider these three things.
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Thirdly, to find the fruit of this assurance, which is included in the word [ FOR ] having relation to the former verse, which is a resolution to glorify God in his body, whether by Life or Death.
Thirdly, to find the fruit of this assurance, which is included in the word [ FOR ] having Relation to the former verse, which is a resolution to Glorify God in his body, whither by Life or Death.
For what life can stirre up this resolution in a man, but the life of Christ onely? And what advantage are we like to make by gloryfying Christ in our bodies in life and death,
For what life can stir up this resolution in a man, but the life of christ only? And what advantage Are we like to make by glorifying christ in our bodies in life and death,
if death yeeld not an advantage, when all is lost in this world? But therefore he finding this fruit of resolution, shewes the reason of it thus, For to me to live is Christ, and to dye is gain.
if death yield not an advantage, when all is lost in this world? But Therefore he finding this fruit of resolution, shows the reason of it thus, For to me to live is christ, and to die is gain.
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That makes me so bold to do as I say, and because God hath given me grace to magnify Christ, I am no lesse comforted, for Christ is life to me, and death advantage.
That makes me so bold to do as I say, and Because God hath given me grace to magnify christ, I am no less comforted, for christ is life to me, and death advantage.
First, let us see what is common to man, with other creatures, (to wit) to live and dye. This is also common to all men, to Heathens as Christians. To live is no priviledge, from the Ant, to the Elophant, every creature can boast as much, a Dog hath his day, a Flower hath its flourish and fading, every leafe hath its spring and fall,
First, let us see what is Common to man, with other creatures, (to wit) to live and die. This is also Common to all men, to heathens as Christians. To live is no privilege, from the Ant, to the Elophant, every creature can boast as much, a Dog hath his day, a Flower hath its flourish and fading, every leaf hath its spring and fallen,
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and wherein doth a man exceed these, if he do but live? Nay, wherein do not these exceed him in naturall life? For they have a certaine time of life, man hath not.
and wherein does a man exceed these, if he do but live? Nay, wherein do not these exceed him in natural life? For they have a certain time of life, man hath not.
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First, for a Being, It is not worth boasting of, every Emmet hath an Esse, this makes a small difference, let Solomon teach them better, who boast of this, Eccles. 3.18. where he wisheth that God would so manifest himselfe to the sons of men, that they who trust to an Esse, or meer being, might see themselves to be but Beasts.
First, for a Being, It is not worth boasting of, every Emmet hath an Esse, this makes a small difference, let Solomon teach them better, who boast of this, Eccles. 3.18. where he wishes that God would so manifest himself to the Sons of men, that they who trust to an Esse, or mere being, might see themselves to be but Beasts.
I thinke if they found as many checks in it as some doe, they would rather cry with Moses and Eliah, Lord take me out of the world, that I may not see my wretchednesse.
I think if they found as many Checks in it as Some do, they would rather cry with Moses and Elijah, Lord take me out of the world, that I may not see my wretchedness.
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and by others of late, onely to keep up the lean hopes of their hungry followers, who gape but onely after carnall felicity (what ever they pretend to piety) if they can be bewitched by such stuffe as this. Poore soules!
and by Others of late, only to keep up the lean hope's of their hungry followers, who gape but only After carnal felicity (what ever they pretend to piety) if they can be bewitched by such stuff as this. Poor Souls!
Which if so, I pray what shall become of the rest of the Saints, who shall arise after the thousand years be past, who maintain the war against Gog, and Magog? Are not they blessed,
Which if so, I pray what shall become of the rest of the Saints, who shall arise After the thousand Years be passed, who maintain the war against Gog, and Magog? are not they blessed,
For Solomon saith that a nonens, a not being, is better then them both, (viz.) who were oppressors, or were oppressed, though the one had power to do mischiefe;
For Solomon Says that a nonens, a not being, is better then them both, (viz.) who were Oppressors's, or were oppressed, though the one had power to do mischief;
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so ver. 1. Yea, he preferres it before them that were dead, whom yet he thinkes in better state then the living, because, the dead have had life, and lost it:
so for. 1. Yea, he prefers it before them that were dead, whom yet he thinks in better state then the living, Because, the dead have had life, and lost it:
and the living are subject to vanity and mutability while they have it. And Christ himselfe saith Math. 26.24. It had been better for Iudas if he had never been born.
and the living Are Subject to vanity and mutability while they have it. And christ himself Says Math. 26.24. It had been better for Iudas if he had never been born.
The second thing in living to be boasted of, is length of dayes, for if there be any good in life, the longer life we have, the better it is still for us:
The second thing in living to be boasted of, is length of days, for if there be any good in life, the longer life we have, the better it is still for us:
For indeed a man commeth in with vanity, and departeth with darknes; his life begins with sports, and ends with griefes; like Venus Image, that seemed to smile upon all that came into her Temple,
For indeed a man comes in with vanity, and departeth with darkness; his life begins with sports, and ends with griefs; like Venus Image, that seemed to smile upon all that Come into her Temple,
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Yet of this length of time many creatures can boast more then wee, as the Oake, Stag, Black-Bird, and the Raven, Every one of which if Naturians say true, can number hundreds of yeeres, onely you will say, they are obvious to chances more then you;
Yet of this length of time many creatures can boast more then we, as the Oak, Stag, Black-Bird, and the Raven, Every one of which if Naturians say true, can number hundreds of Years, only you will say, they Are obvious to chances more then you;
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so is a man in the evill day, when it commeth sodainly upon him. Eccles. 9.12. Besides, every creature hath a power to hurt, as well as to help me, and any man that careth not for his own life, hath a kind of power over another mans.
so is a man in the evil day, when it comes suddenly upon him. Eccles. 9.12. Beside, every creature hath a power to hurt, as well as to help me, and any man that Careth not for his own life, hath a kind of power over Another men.
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The third thing to be boasted of in life, is the Accidents thereof, which conduce to some good in possibility at least, such as is Nobility, Power, Riches, and Friends, all which are subject to a change, or check.
The third thing to be boasted of in life, is the Accidents thereof, which conduce to Some good in possibility At least, such as is Nobilt, Power, Riches, and Friends, all which Are Subject to a change, or check.
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The other accident is Power, which while some men seek, they lose liberty; and while they desire to get power over others, they lose it over themselves;
The other accident is Power, which while Some men seek, they loose liberty; and while they desire to get power over Others, they loose it over themselves;
I am sure the ancient Wise men called them irritamenta malorum, the incentives to evil, and they prove impedimenta virtutum, the impediments of vertue.
I am sure the ancient Wise men called them irritamenta malorum, the incentives to evil, and they prove impedimenta Virtues, the impediments of virtue.
But when I consider amongst so many friends there be so few true, life seemes tedious as to Ieremy, Oh, that I had a Cottage in the Wildernesse, that I might flee away from the assembly of treacherous men!
But when I Consider among so many Friends there be so few true, life seems tedious as to Ieremy, O, that I had a Cottage in the Wilderness, that I might flee away from the assembly of treacherous men!
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For men without true friendship, are but like pictures in a room, fair and uselesse. Yet there be other concomitants of life, which seem to give some content;
For men without true friendship, Are but like pictures in a room, fair and useless. Yet there be other concomitants of life, which seem to give Some content;
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for though all other degenerate, as Nobility into servility, Riches to Beggery, Power into Tyranny, Friendship to Flattery, by which life is imbitter'd;
for though all other degenerate, as Nobilt into servility, Riches to Beggary, Power into Tyranny, Friendship to Flattery, by which life is imbittered;
Yet when I see even these have their mixtures of imperfection, and that the Epiphonema of them, is above summed up in our mysticall head Christ Jesus, under whom, we and they must be reduced;
Yet when I see even these have their mixtures of imperfection, and that the Epiphonema of them, is above summed up in our mystical head christ jesus, under whom, we and they must be reduced;
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for who can set his mind on that which is unsettled? For as life is but mansio animae in corpore, the sojourning of the soule in the body, which is apt to remove:
for who can Set his mind on that which is unsettled? For as life is but Mansio Spirits in corpore, the sojourning of the soul in the body, which is apt to remove:
His flesh is called by the Hebrews NONLATINALPHABET, lecham, bread, because bread for wormes, as Abenezra, and other observe from Iob 20.23. in the word NONLATINALPHABET.
His Flesh is called by the Hebrews, lecham, bred, Because bred for worms, as Abenezra, and other observe from Job 20.23. in the word.
a thing well observed by a King, that drew amongst others the chariot of Selestris, whom the Tyrant asking what he ayl'd to looke back so often upon the chariot wheel, answered, to observe how that Spoke which is now uppermost, is anon deprest in the dirt;
a thing well observed by a King, that drew among Others the chariot of Selestris, whom the Tyrant asking what he ailed to look back so often upon the chariot wheel, answered, to observe how that Spoke which is now uppermost, is anon depressed in the dirt;
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It is indeed but a vapour, of which there is no hold, therefore saith Solomon, Ne glorieris in crastinum, boast not of to morrow, thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
It is indeed but a vapour, of which there is no hold, Therefore Says Solomon, Ne glorieris in Tomorrow, boast not of to morrow, thou Knowest not what a day may bring forth.
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and from this life wee are denominated, as righteousnesse doth a righteous man, for as Non vivere sed valere est vita, not to live but to be in health is life, the rest is sicknes, and deaths equipage:
and from this life we Are denominated, as righteousness does a righteous man, for as Non vivere sed Valere est vita, not to live but to be in health is life, the rest is sickness, and death's equipage:
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but a life spirituall, which prepares us for a life eternall, as the wildernes of Sin, and the Kingdome of Bashan, did lead to Canaan. This is when wee lead a naturall life after a spirituall manner,
but a life spiritual, which prepares us for a life Eternal, as the Wilderness of since, and the Kingdom of Bashan, did led to Canaan. This is when we led a natural life After a spiritual manner,
or a Martha, by good actions, and so become our own rewarders, by laying up for our selves a good foundation, against the time to come, that wee may lay hold of eternall life,
or a Martha, by good actions, and so become our own rewarders, by laying up for our selves a good Foundation, against the time to come, that we may lay hold of Eternal life,
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or like Lazarus, to come out of the grave at the call of Christ, or to make Christ our pattern, who hath left us an example, that wee should follow his steps,
or like Lazarus, to come out of the grave At the call of christ, or to make christ our pattern, who hath left us an Exampl, that we should follow his steps,
I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me, and the life that I now live, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himselfe for me.
I live, yet not I, but christ lives in me, and the life that I now live, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
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This is Pignus salutis, the pledge of our salvation, which never goeth alone without the other, for that spirit that gives the pledge of salvation, giveth also the Robur vitae, the strength of life, by which those things are easie which before seemed hard:
This is Pignus Salutis, the pledge of our salvation, which never Goes alone without the other, for that Spirit that gives the pledge of salvation, gives also the Robur vitae, the strength of life, by which those things Are easy which before seemed hard:
Therefore St. Austin prayeth to God, that his spirit may thus live in him, Sanctum semper opus in me spira ut cogitem, suade ut diligam, urge ut faciam, inspire me with thy holy worke, perswade me to love, urge me to do.
Therefore Saint Austin Prayeth to God, that his Spirit may thus live in him, Sanctum semper opus in me Spira ut cogitem, suade ut Diligam, urge ut faciam, inspire me with thy holy work, persuade me to love, urge me to do.
so that here we see, if Christ be our life, then our life must be Christs, the one of these depends upon the other, Christ hath bought us, wee are not our owne, Glorifie therefore (saith the Apostle) God in your bodies, and in your spirits,
so that Here we see, if christ be our life, then our life must be Christ, the one of these depends upon the other, christ hath bought us, we Are not our own, glorify Therefore (Says the Apostle) God in your bodies, and in your spirits,
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and therfore here is set down, that Christ is to me life, because Christ is all in all to them that are his, in the flux, & reflux of grace, in the preventing & operating; in the donation, and retribution.
and Therefore Here is Set down, that christ is to me life, Because christ is all in all to them that Are his, in the flux, & reflux of grace, in the preventing & operating; in the donation, and retribution.
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as Ioseph did, How can I do this great wickednes, and sin against God? The Devil (as the Proverb is) when he was sick would be a Monke, (which savours of more religion,
as Ioseph did, How can I do this great wickedness, and since against God? The devil (as the Proverb is) when he was sick would be a Monk, (which savours of more Religion,
Secondly, The other sign of the Spirit, is to have the mind of Christ, which St. Paul so much urgeth, Phil. 2.5. Let the same mind be in you, which was also in Christ:
Secondly, The other Signen of the Spirit, is to have the mind of christ, which Saint Paul so much urges, Philip 2.5. Let the same mind be in you, which was also in christ:
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So did Christ, he did no harm, but much good, and the zeal of Gods house did even consume him, and his tongue never ceased to preach the glad tidings of salvation;
So did christ, he did no harm, but much good, and the zeal of God's house did even consume him, and his tongue never ceased to preach the glad tidings of salvation;
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because they love Christ, Thus wee passe from death to life, if wee love the brethren. 1 Joh. 3.14. And that it be NONLATINALPHABET, without dissimulation, Rom. 12.9.
Because they love christ, Thus we pass from death to life, if we love the brothers. 1 John 3.14. And that it be, without dissimulation, Rom. 12.9.
First, Death is common to all, Statutum est omnibus semel mori, It is appointed unto all men once to dye, the reason is, Man sinned, and the wages of sin is death.
First, Death is Common to all, Statutum est omnibus semel Mori, It is appointed unto all men once to die, the reason is, Man sinned, and the wages of since is death.
Besides, a change might have been without death, as wee see in divers creatures, the Eagle by casting or breaking off her Bill, the Snake, by shiftting off his old rugged skin, becomes more lively and active.
Beside, a change might have been without death, as we see in diverse creatures, the Eagl by casting or breaking off her Bill, the Snake, by shiftting off his old rugged skin, becomes more lively and active.
as a thiefe that would steal upon him, this contemplation, when it proceeds not from Panick feare, is holy and pious, I mean when I do not feare death so much,
as a thief that would steal upon him, this contemplation, when it proceeds not from Panic Fear, is holy and pious, I mean when I do not Fear death so much,
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for, as saith S. Bernard, Cecidimus omnes super lapidem in luto, unde inquinati, et vulnerati sumus, Wee are fallen upon a stone in the dirt, by which wee are both defiled and wounded;
for, as Says S. Bernard, Cecidimus omnes super lapidem in Luto, unde inquinati, et vulnerati sumus, we Are fallen upon a stone in the dirt, by which we Are both defiled and wounded;
as to be capable either of joy or sorrow, and therefore they count the Parable of Dives and Lazarus, not to be a thing propounded in a figure, which may have a corresponding reddition,
as to be capable either of joy or sorrow, and Therefore they count the Parable of Dives and Lazarus, not to be a thing propounded in a figure, which may have a corresponding reddition,
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but a meer fiction, as of the Poets Tartarus and Elysium, whom the Popes policy in setting up Purgatory will condemn to have lessereligion then himselfe:
but a mere fiction, as of the Poets Tartarus and Elysium, whom the Popes policy in setting up Purgatory will condemn to have lessereligion then himself:
when it is separated from the body, therefore God is said to be the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and Jacob, though they were dead, because they lived to him;
when it is separated from the body, Therefore God is said to be the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and Jacob, though they were dead, Because they lived to him;
so in the Epistle to the Hebrews, the 12. and 23. there is mention made of the spirits of just men made perfect, which must needs be in heaven, by the sight of God,
so in the Epistle to the Hebrews, the 12. and 23. there is mention made of the spirits of just men made perfect, which must needs be in heaven, by the sighed of God,
Tiberius Graocus having two snakes in his house, male and female, was told by the Southsayer, that if he killed the female, his wife should die; if the male, himselfe should:
Tiberius Graocus having two snakes in his house, male and female, was told by the Soothsayer, that if he killed the female, his wife should die; if the male, himself should:
As great Augustus, in a faire complement with Livia: Conjugii nostrimemor esto, vive, & vale: saying, Be mindfull, Livia, of our wedlock bands, live still, and prosper.
As great Augustus, in a fair compliment with Livia: Conjugii nostrimemor esto, vive, & vale: saying, Be mindful, Livia, of our wedlock bans, live still, and prosper.
So the Apostle counselleth the Corinthians, (They that strive for masteries, are temperate in all things) lest when he comes to fight, you are loth to lose your delicates:
So the Apostle counselleth the Corinthians, (They that strive for masteries, Are temperate in all things) lest when he comes to fight, you Are loath to loose your delicates:
as many are loth to die, so long as they can but receive meat. These are such who make their NONLATINALPHABET their NONLATINALPHABET, and NONLATINALPHABET their NONLATINALPHABET.
as many Are loath to die, so long as they can but receive meat. These Are such who make their their, and their.
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Many there are, Qui Curios simulant, who seeme abstemious a while, (yet scarce a Fasting day) but like the fish Musipula, they suck up their frie againe, which they had formerly vomited.
Many there Are, Qui Curios simulant, who seem abstemious a while, (yet scarce a Fasting day) but like the Fish Musipula, they suck up their fry again, which they had formerly vomited.
and our security, that makes him so eager to obtain a Habeas Corpus. But if he finde a man, that, Nil nisi cutem morti concesserit atrae, who has nothing for death but his skin, he is willing to let him alone, till some better advantage happen to his liking.
and our security, that makes him so eager to obtain a Habeas Corpus. But if he find a man, that, Nil nisi cutem morti concesserit atrae, who has nothing for death but his skin, he is willing to let him alone, till Some better advantage happen to his liking.
for while there is life there is hope. I waited long, and at the last God heard me, Psal. 40.1. Know ye not, that Blessed is the man that endureth temptation? for he shall receive at last a crown that fadeth not away.
for while there is life there is hope. I waited long, and At the last God herd me, Psalm 40.1. Know you not, that Blessed is the man that Endureth temptation? for he shall receive At last a crown that fades not away.
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You must forget to live, if you would learne to die, as Saint Paul did, who said, By the rejoycing I have in Christ Jesus, I thanke God I die daily, 1 Cor. 15.31.
You must forget to live, if you would Learn to die, as Saint Paul did, who said, By the rejoicing I have in christ jesus, I thank God I die daily, 1 Cor. 15.31.
Nor count death evill, as those that dye without hope, as one Mecaenas, of whom Seneca saith, He was of so weak a heart, that he would refuse no torment, Nec acutam crucem, dummodo inter haec mala, spiritus & vita prorogentur.
Nor count death evil, as those that die without hope, as one Mecaenas, of whom Senecca Says, He was of so weak a heart, that he would refuse no torment, Nec acutam crucem, dummodo inter haec mala, spiritus & vita prorogentur.
as saith Saint Paul, I find a Law in my members, fighting against the law of my mind. Rom. 7.23. Who feels or sees not this decay, except those whose eyes are too much fixed upon the worlds toyes, whom the god of this world hath blinded? Excellens sensibile destruit sensum.
as Says Saint Paul, I find a Law in my members, fighting against the law of my mind. Rom. 7.23. Who feels or sees not this decay, except those whose eyes Are too much fixed upon the world's toys, whom the god of this world hath blinded? Excellens sensibile destruit sensum.
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They hold it not at a just distance from God and Godlinesse, or look not upon it with a right spectacle of Gods Word, which discovers to us all her adulterate ware.
They hold it not At a just distance from God and Godliness, or look not upon it with a right spectacle of God's Word, which discovers to us all her adulterate ware.
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That is the Reason, why we see not the envie of honour, the allurements of pleasure, the inconstancy of riches, the impediments of Poverty, the temptings of the flesh, the baits of beautie, the infirmities of the body, the certainty of evill,
That is the Reason, why we see not the envy of honour, the allurements of pleasure, the inconstancy of riches, the impediments of Poverty, the temptings of the Flesh, the baits of beauty, the infirmities of the body, the certainty of evil,
whilst we are in the body? Wee lose the blessed vision, the sight of God, the presence of Christ, the full enjoyment of the holy Ghost, the company of Angels, and the Society of Saints;
while we Are in the body? we loose the blessed vision, the sighed of God, the presence of christ, the full enjoyment of the holy Ghost, the company of Angels, and the Society of Saints;
To ensure your self hereof, look you that you have the fruit of this confidence, that Christ is your life, and death is your gaine, included in the word (For,) which hath relation to that Resolution, which this confidence bred,
To ensure your self hereof, look you that you have the fruit of this confidence, that christ is your life, and death is your gain, included in the word (For,) which hath Relation to that Resolution, which this confidence bred,
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Cato sent Caesar word, that he feared more his pardon then his pain. The joyes of death are such to those that live well, as that they rejoyce, when it draweth nigh:
Cato sent Caesar word, that he feared more his pardon then his pain. The Joys of death Are such to those that live well, as that they rejoice, when it draws High:
Christ taught us to prevent impediments of safety, when he said to the people concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, pray, that your flight be not in the winter,
christ taught us to prevent impediments of safety, when he said to the people Concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, pray, that your flight be not in the winter,
And then shall begin that heavenly Epithalamium, or wedding song of foure parts, sung in Antiphona's and Responsories, The Lamb saith Come, and the Spirit saith, Come,
And then shall begin that heavenly Epithalamium, or wedding song of foure parts, sung in Antiphons and Responsories, The Lamb Says Come, and the Spirit Says, Come,
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So did this our deceased Sister, Mrs MARY OVERMAN, descended of an ancient and worthy Family of the Breretons, marryed into an accomplished Family of the Overmans, with whom though she found sufficiencie and satisfaction to her owne hearts desire,
So did this our deceased Sister, Mrs MARY OVERMAN, descended of an ancient and worthy Family of the Breretons, married into an accomplished Family of the Overmans, with whom though she found sufficiency and satisfaction to her own hearts desire,
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as appeared by her dying words, which must eternize her memory, when as a little before her dissolution, this earnest and pious prayer departed from her first, Lord when shall I come and appear before the presence of Christ, my JESƲS? Dying MARY it seemes by this was ready for living CHRIST,
as appeared by her dying words, which must eternise her memory, when as a little before her dissolution, this earnest and pious prayer departed from her First, Lord when shall I come and appear before the presence of christ, my JESƲS? Dying MARY it seems by this was ready for living CHRIST,
She spent her time not idly, (as many of her degree too usually doe even in these times, whose miseries call to baldnesse and sackcloth ) but like another Dorcas she seemed to those that have seene her constant employment,
She spent her time not idly, (as many of her degree too usually do even in these times, whose misery's call to baldness and Sackcloth) but like Another Dorcas she seemed to those that have seen her constant employment,
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and knowing under whose hand she suffered, opened not her mouth in any discontent, and well perceiving it was the Lords doing thus to permit her to suffer, she laid her downe and possest her soule in patience;
and knowing under whose hand she suffered, opened not her Mouth in any discontent, and well perceiving it was the lords doing thus to permit her to suffer, she laid her down and possessed her soul in patience;
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whiles she was living, and had therefore learnt to use their language now she was dying) when in his prayer, he deciphered his miseries, that he might the easier implore mercy, Psalm. 31.10. My life is consumed with greif, and my years with sighing.
while she was living, and had Therefore learned to use their language now she was dying) when in his prayer, he deciphered his misery's, that he might the Easier implore mercy, Psalm. 31.10. My life is consumed with grief, and my Years with sighing.
but she offered up hers as a free-will-offering, with a contempt of the world, saying, Away with all these things, and with an earnest desire besides to be with Christ, who having beene her life, made death her gaine.
but she offered up hers as a Free will offering, with a contempt of the world, saying, Away with all these things, and with an earnest desire beside to be with christ, who having been her life, made death her gain.
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Which Text it seemes was some time since her owne meditation, as appeares by her notes under her owne hand, with this her devout paraphrase found upon them, Heaven is my home, I am a stranger here:
Which Text it seems was Some time since her own meditation, as appears by her notes under her own hand, with this her devout Paraphrase found upon them, Heaven is my home, I am a stranger Here:
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And if so, what can we lesse perswade our selves she is, then what she made her selfe by her pious endeavours, a true, a very MARY, that is, by interpretation, Excellent. Excellent in Contemplation, thereby anticipating the joyes of heaven whilst she walkt upon the earth,
And if so, what can we less persuade our selves she is, then what she made her self by her pious endeavours, a true, a very MARY, that is, by Interpretation, Excellent. Excellent in Contemplation, thereby anticipating the Joys of heaven while she walked upon the earth,
And her flesh doth rest in hope, that what is sowne in weaknesse shall rise in power, according to his mightie working, who is able to subdue all things unto himselfe, who bringeth downe to the grave,
And her Flesh does rest in hope, that what is sown in weakness shall rise in power, according to his mighty working, who is able to subdue all things unto himself, who brings down to the grave,
Thus passed this precious Saint from sicknesse to perfect health, from weaknesse to perfect strength, from bondage to perfect freedome, from trouble to perfect peace, from losse to perfect gaine, from heavinesse to perfect joyes.
Thus passed this precious Saint from sickness to perfect health, from weakness to perfect strength, from bondage to perfect freedom, from trouble to perfect peace, from loss to perfect gain, from heaviness to perfect Joys.
When I see one patient in sicknesse, and hopefull in death, I gaine some confirmation of my assurance, that surely there is a reward for the righteous,
When I see one patient in sickness, and hopeful in death, I gain Some confirmation of my assurance, that surely there is a reward for the righteous,
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if they die, to guide us by examples, that they and we may at last meet together in one CHRIST JESUS, who hath left us an example, that we should follow his steps, that he may both in life and death be of so great power with us, that death may prove a gaine to us,
if they die, to guide us by Examples, that they and we may At last meet together in one CHRIST JESUS, who hath left us an Exampl, that we should follow his steps, that he may both in life and death be of so great power with us, that death may prove a gain to us,
before it went to Church, or the Pulpit, but what a factious Conventicle begat, Which it seemes has this priviledge (unknowne till now) to miscall any thing.
before it went to Church, or the Pulpit, but what a factious Conventicle begat, Which it seems has this privilege (unknown till now) to miscall any thing.
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And since Innocence never is in greater danger, then when Detraction acts its part against it, be pleased now to see, what would not then be suffered in your hearing, this dumbe Sermon speake, both for it selfe,
And since Innocence never is in greater danger, then when Detraction acts its part against it, be pleased now to see, what would not then be suffered in your hearing, this dumb Sermon speak, both for it self,
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and your deceased Sister, a choice young Christian, silenced by death. Whose blessed innocence, hath made her uncapable of speaking here, but by a proxie;
and your deceased Sister, a choice young Christian, silenced by death. Whose blessed innocence, hath made her uncapable of speaking Here, but by a proxy;
Who, as hee must not be injurious in the least respect, to a deceased loving Wife, (that being wholy inconsistent, with his last dutie to her, to whom he must ever owe a pretious memorie) so must he now publish, to the impartiall world, that she had an unquestionable right,
Who, as he must not be injurious in the least respect, to a deceased loving Wife, (that being wholly inconsistent, with his last duty to her, to whom he must ever owe a precious memory) so must he now publish, to the impartial world, that she had an unquestionable right,
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So that all the way, till it bring you home, it will entertaine you with no other discourse but the livelie Character of a true Christian, dead to the world betimes.
So that all the Way, till it bring you home, it will entertain you with no other discourse but the lively Character of a true Christian, dead to the world betimes.
A good, and full account she made of that pretious time God left her here, which you will plainly perceive, both by the rejoycings she had in her well-spent life,
A good, and full account she made of that precious time God left her Here, which you will plainly perceive, both by the rejoicings she had in her well-spent life,
Who driving on towards the marke of her high calling, and aiming at perfection, went on from one degree of grace unto another, till glory came upon her.
Who driving on towards the mark of her high calling, and aiming At perfection, went on from one degree of grace unto Another, till glory Come upon her.
A Progresse you shall see she had, and that in goodnes, being well acquainted with that truely divine maxime, That not to goe forward is to goe backward,
A Progress you shall see she had, and that in Goodness, being well acquainted with that truly divine maxim, That not to go forward is to go backward,
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But she stood not at such an unhappy stay, for I may safely affirme, that piety throve with her even from her infancy, humilitie with either, both strove to out-strip each other,
But she stood not At such an unhappy stay, for I may safely affirm, that piety throve with her even from her infancy, humility with either, both strove to outstrip each other,
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A reason then you see I am ready to give you of our good hope wee have of this dead Sister, twas such indeed, of which wee need not bee ashamed, no more then she was.
A reason then you see I am ready to give you of our good hope we have of this dead Sister, it such indeed, of which we need not be ashamed, no more then she was.
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Full oft have I been an eye-witnes with joy, of her constancie in reading, nay and in writing too, some divine tract or other throughout the day, to exercise her hand,
Full oft have I been an eyewitness with joy, of her constancy in reading, nay and in writing too, Some divine tract or other throughout the day, to exercise her hand,
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and piously lifted up, her heart in ejaculalory devotions, and her hand in devout transcriptions. So that nor here, nor else where neither, is any handwriting against, but for her.
and piously lifted up, her heart in ejaculalory devotions, and her hand in devout transcriptions. So that nor Here, nor Else where neither, is any handwriting against, but for her.
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Who was so sincerely constant in all her devotions, that she seldome, I may say, never, willingly missed her dutie to God in prayer either in closet, Church, or familie.
Who was so sincerely constant in all her devotions, that she seldom, I may say, never, willingly missed her duty to God in prayer either in closet, Church, or family.
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So that conclude of her we may justly from these good premises, That the innocence of her nature, made this meek reverence, coupled with love, not feare, in her behaviour to her mother.
So that conclude of her we may justly from these good premises, That the innocence of her nature, made this meek Reverence, coupled with love, not Fear, in her behaviour to her mother.
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For though this match on earth, was made in heaven for her, she rested unsatisfied, till she reached heaven to obtaine a better, which will admit of no divorce by death:
For though this match on earth, was made in heaven for her, she rested unsatisfied, till she reached heaven to obtain a better, which will admit of no divorce by death:
God had given her that discreet piety in her deportment, as that she constantly held a respective carriage towards her superiours, a friendly correspondencie towards her equalls, being ever ready to pleasure all, and loth to offend any.
God had given her that discreet piety in her deportment, as that she constantly held a respective carriage towards her superiors, a friendly correspondency towards her equals, being ever ready to pleasure all, and loath to offend any.
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For having thus wholly dedicated her first fruits of sanctity to God by a pious life, her next studie is to triumph in the assurance of a comfortable death, endeavouring thereby to adjoyne her selfe to him, who is become the first fruits of them that sleep:
For having thus wholly dedicated her First fruits of sanctity to God by a pious life, her next study is to triumph in the assurance of a comfortable death, endeavouring thereby to adjoin her self to him, who is become the First fruits of them that sleep:
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an Item of his mortality, she beganne to thinke with her selfe, what she afterwards felt by experience, that her Consumption might crack her earthen vessell,
an Item of his mortality, she began to think with her self, what she afterwards felt by experience, that her Consumption might Crac her earthen vessel,
the neerer she was to heaven, the farther her thoughts were from the earth. In her sicknesse, being often asked, How she did? she still answered, Not sick,
the nearer she was to heaven, the farther her thoughts were from the earth. In her sickness, being often asked, How she did? she still answered, Not sick,
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And having laid one hand on her heart, and lifting up the other heaven-ward, said sighing, I am opprest; yet thy grace (Lord from above) gives no roome to sicknesse.
And having laid one hand on her heart, and lifting up the other heavenward, said sighing, I am oppressed; yet thy grace (Lord from above) gives no room to sickness.
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For being conscious every day, what might befall her ere the next, betaking her selfe at last wholly to her bed, she doth likewise to her continuall prayers.
For being conscious every day, what might befall her ere the next, betaking her self At last wholly to her Bed, she does likewise to her continual Prayers.
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And having obtained the end of her dying prayers, and of her never dying hopes, having thus set her house in order for a more durable repaire, sweetly composeth her selfe for death, and falls asleep in peace.
And having obtained the end of her dying Prayers, and of her never dying hope's, having thus Set her house in order for a more durable repair, sweetly composeth her self for death, and falls asleep in peace.
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When she awakes againe, she will account her life not continued, but restored, which shee was ascertained should be made good to her at the Resurrection of the just. And thus our friend sleepeth.
When she awakes again, she will account her life not continued, but restored, which she was ascertained should be made good to her At the Resurrection of the just. And thus our friend Sleepeth.
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or they might feare thence a suddaine requitall for those disturbances. However: such is the Saints insuperable happinesse, not to be touch'd with things below. And such is hers.
or they might Fear thence a sudden requital for those disturbances. However: such is the Saints insuperable happiness, not to be touched with things below. And such is hers.
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And this may comfort us who here remaine behind her, that God in his due time, will silence such who ere they be, who thus like foule-mouth'd earth-wormes, not Christians, fasten thier teeth, Caniball - like, upon a dead corps.
And this may Comfort us who Here remain behind her, that God in his due time, will silence such who ere they be, who thus like Foulmouthed earthworms, not Christians, fasten their teeth, Cannibal - like, upon a dead corpse.
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Yet you will find, as it is in the naturall, so in this spirituall body; this pious Sermon, it could not quicken, except it selfe dyed first. It did so:
Yet you will find, as it is in the natural, so in this spiritual body; this pious Sermon, it could not quicken, except it self died First. It did so:
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for it lay speechlesse, and so dead all this while, and now it lyes in thine owne power, by Gods grace assisting, to let it quicken both it self and us.
for it lay speechless, and so dead all this while, and now it lies in thine own power, by God's grace assisting, to let it quicken both it self and us.
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And though like apples of gold in pictures of Silver, they doe too neerly resemble those apples of Sodome which turne to nothing with a touch, and doe too often teach but for one houre:
And though like Apples of gold in pictures of Silver, they do too nearly resemble those Apples of Sodom which turn to nothing with a touch, and do too often teach but for one hour:
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Which consideration moved me with so much zeale, though little skill, to penne this Funerall Oration, in honour of my most beloved Spouse, who though dead, justly bespake this blessed memory of her selfe in the sad heart of her surviving Husband, who hath no better Trophee to erect, worthy so much vertue.
Which consideration moved me with so much zeal, though little skill, to pen this Funeral Oration, in honour of my most Beloved Spouse, who though dead, justly bespoke this blessed memory of her self in the sad heart of her surviving Husband, who hath no better Trophy to erect, worthy so much virtue.
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And you must pardon me to take my leave with some solemnity of that same house wherein did lately dwell that soule, which was indeed the soule of my contentment.
And you must pardon me to take my leave with Some solemnity of that same house wherein did lately dwell that soul, which was indeed the soul of my contentment.
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You all see by this time, That as Sampson did with honey, so have I all this while done with my speech of this blessed woman, imparted some of her spirituall endowments, that you also might have a taste of her heavenly consolations.
You all see by this time, That as Sampson did with honey, so have I all this while done with my speech of this blessed woman, imparted Some of her spiritual endowments, that you also might have a taste of her heavenly consolations.
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wherein the Prophet Ezechiels dead and dry bones are gathered together to a happy Resurrection, Death it selfe enlivened by the pious Authors eloquence, into a profitable life:
wherein the Prophet Ezechiels dead and dry bones Are gathered together to a happy Resurrection, Death it self enlivened by the pious Authors eloquence, into a profitable life:
And now high time it is to cloze with you, (deare Mother) and to remove my foot a little from this house of sorrow, at least from the depth of it, to comfort you.
And now high time it is to close with you, (deer Mother) and to remove my foot a little from this house of sorrow, At least from the depth of it, to Comfort you.
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And you will give me leave to say after the story of so much goodnesse eminent in our departed friend, wee have something to rejoyce in, in the midst of all our teares, that she both lived and dyed so exemplarily well.
And you will give me leave to say After the story of so much Goodness eminent in our departed friend, we have something to rejoice in, in the midst of all our tears, that she both lived and died so exemplarily well.
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Both these were deare relations in our affections, which having had a Benjamins portion in our love, must needs have the same proportion in our sorrow for her losse.
Both these were deer relations in our affections, which having had a Benjamites portion in our love, must needs have the same proportion in our sorrow for her loss.
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If you consider us in those sacred bonds wherein heaven had joyned us, where I met with so much mutuall conversation and affection, with such an union, that as living I could not over-love,
If you Consider us in those sacred bonds wherein heaven had joined us, where I met with so much mutual Conversation and affection, with such an Union, that as living I could not overlove,
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And let us now remember, all teares are wiped from her eyes, why should ours then, stand full of teares for her? If all her sorrowes be fallen asleepe and buried in the grave,
And let us now Remember, all tears Are wiped from her eyes, why should ours then, stand full of tears for her? If all her sorrows be fallen asleep and buried in the grave,
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So much the more, in that David had more cause to bewaile his Absolom, then you, your Mary, hee knew not how God would deale with that rebellious Sonne,
So much the more, in that David had more cause to bewail his Absalom, then you, your Marry, he knew not how God would deal with that rebellious Son,
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And it is as much as we can expect whilst we are here, to part with our earthly happinesse by degrees, tis but a kindlie passage to those eternall ones above:
And it is as much as we can expect while we Are Here, to part with our earthly happiness by Degrees, this but a kindly passage to those Eternal ones above:
Nor must the deniall of that Christian solemnity, which was designed for her more honourable interment afflict or trouble us, we know the times, and men.
Nor must the denial of that Christian solemnity, which was designed for her more honourable interment afflict or trouble us, we know the times, and men.
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If now all this vertue and goodnesse make thee (whoever thou art that readest) presse forward to the same practise, Thou wilt sufficiently justifie the justnesse of this true, though ceremonious commendation.
If now all this virtue and Goodness make thee (whoever thou art that Readest) press forward to the same practice, Thou wilt sufficiently justify the justness of this true, though ceremonious commendation.
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