The saints expectation and reward a sermon at the funerall of that learned and faithfull minister of Christ Mr. Tho: Wiborow June 10th 1652. / Preached at Enfeild in Staffordshire, by Michael Thomas minister of Gods word at Stockden in Shropshire.
NONLATINALPHABET 2 Epist. Pet. 3d. chap. ver. 13. Nevertheless we according to his promise look for new Heavens and a new Earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness:
2 Epistle Pet. 3d. chap. ver. 13. Nevertheless we according to his promise look for new Heavens and a new Earth, wherein dwells righteousness:
THE first word of this Text invites us to look back to somewhat that went before, at the third Verse, the Apostle gives a propheticall caveat concerning a sort of scoffers that should come in the last daies, mockers at Religion, not onely bending all their wit and learning to dispute against it,
THE First word of this Text invites us to look back to somewhat that went before, At the third Verse, the Apostle gives a prophetical caveat Concerning a sort of scoffers that should come in the last days, mockers At Religion, not only bending all their wit and learning to dispute against it,
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Now against these Saint Peter bends his main forces, and in this Epistle stirres up his dispersed Countrymen the Jews, to stick close to that Doctrine which was delivered by the Prophets and Apostles.
Now against these Saint Peter bends his main forces, and in this Epistle stirs up his dispersed Countrymen the jews, to stick close to that Doctrine which was Delivered by the prophets and Apostles.
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Deo nihil est aut prius aut posterius, say the Schoolmen, Gods actions are not measured by the rule of time, those things which are past and future are present to him, for one day is as a thousand years,
God nihil est Or prius Or Posterior, say the Schoolmen, God's actions Are not measured by the Rule of time, those things which Are past and future Are present to him, for one day is as a thousand Years,
and a thousand years as one day ver. 8. 'Tis the patience and long-suffering of the Lord which doth as it were set back the clock of time, that we might take the advantage of the means,
and a thousand Years as one day ver. 8. It's the patience and long-suffering of the Lord which does as it were Set back the clock of time, that we might take the advantage of the means,
verse 10 but howsoever this universall combustion shall ruine the frame of this world, and involve those desperate wretches in it, that rest their hearts upon it;
verse 10 but howsoever this universal combustion shall ruin the frame of this world, and involve those desperate wretches in it, that rest their hearts upon it;
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A Doctrine very proper and necessary to be discussed in these sad times, we see by sad and daily experiences, that the tenure of our Earthly poslessions is fickle and uncertain, those Tabernacles of our flesh wherein our soules dwell are continually decaying and mouldring away,
A Doctrine very proper and necessary to be discussed in these sad times, we see by sad and daily experiences, that the tenure of our Earthly poslessions is fickle and uncertain, those Tabernacles of our Flesh wherein our Souls dwell Are continually decaying and mouldering away,
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and therefore the spirits of holy men had need to be supported with their future hopes, by the consideration of those glorious Mansions that are preparred in Heaven for them.
and Therefore the spirits of holy men had need to be supported with their future hope's, by the consideration of those glorious Mansions that Are preparred in Heaven for them.
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because there is an exceeding and an eternall weight of glory attending on them, for were it not for that exceeding weight of glory, no other weight in the world were able to turn the scale,
Because there is an exceeding and an Eternal weight of glory attending on them, for were it not for that exceeding weight of glory, no other weight in the world were able to turn the scale,
we read in the book of Exodus that God sent upon Pharaoh pestem valde gravem, a very heavy pestilence, 9. 3d. in the eighth chap. Mus•am valde gravem. God called in but the fly to vex the Egyptians,
we read in the book of Exodus that God sent upon Pharaoh Pestem Valde Gravem, a very heavy pestilence, 9. 3d. in the eighth chap. Mus•am Valde Gravem. God called in but the fly to vex the egyptians,
David and Solomon both cryed out and said, that this work is vanity and lightnesse when wee see all is weight and burden, and heavinesse and oppression;
David and Solomon both cried out and said, that this work is vanity and lightness when we see all is weight and burden, and heaviness and oppression;
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but immediately God grants a Commission to Satan to bring in the Sabeans and Chaldeans upon his servants and cattle, fire and tempest upon his children,
but immediately God grants a Commission to Satan to bring in the Sabeans and Chaldeans upon his Servants and cattle, fire and tempest upon his children,
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and made partaker of the glory of Heaven in this world, in his transfiguration, was made the sink of all corruption, the receptacle of the pollution of all the sins of the world,
and made partaker of the glory of Heaven in this world, in his transfiguration, was made the sink of all corruption, the receptacle of the pollution of all the Sins of the world,
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Solomon speaks of a sore evill that was under the Sun, and this was it, that all things come alike to all, that there is but one event to the righteous and to the wicked;
Solomon speaks of a soar evil that was under the Sun, and this was it, that all things come alike to all, that there is but one event to the righteous and to the wicked;
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in times of common and publique calamitity when God plats an overflowing scourge for a Nation, tis oftentimes seen that some stripes doe light upon the backs of the righteous:
in times of Common and public calamitity when God plots an overflowing scourge for a nation, this oftentimes seen that Some stripes do Light upon the backs of the righteous:
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but yet God, who best knowes how to repair his own honour, suffers and appoints it so, that the just and the unjust are wrapped up in the same judgment together.
but yet God, who best knows how to repair his own honour, suffers and appoints it so, that the just and the unjust Are wrapped up in the same judgement together.
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of which proceedings of God, Aquinas gives this account, All things, saith he, happen alike to all, quantum ad substantiam bonorum & malorum, sed non quantum ad finem:
of which proceedings of God, Aquinas gives this account, All things, Says he, happen alike to all, quantum ad substantiam Bonorum & malorum, sed non quantum ad finem:
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And this was that priviledge which the Prophet David sang so triumphantly, Psalm 91. Who so dwelleth under the defence of the most high, shall abide under the shadow of the Almightie.
And this was that privilege which the Prophet David sang so triumphantly, Psalm 91. Who so dwells under the defence of the most high, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
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the fire of tribulation may be kindled round about them, but God hath a shadow to refresh them, be the judgment of what nature soever, God hath suitable deliverances for his people:
the fire of tribulation may be kindled round about them, but God hath a shadow to refresh them, be the judgement of what nature soever, God hath suitable Deliverances for his people:
thousands shall fall upon his right hand, and ten thousand upon his left, but the Lord shall give his Angels charge over him, to keep him in all his waies.
thousands shall fallen upon his right hand, and ten thousand upon his left, but the Lord shall give his Angels charge over him, to keep him in all his ways.
and took him thence, and was both his hope and his help afterward, he did often break the snare of the hunter, defeating the malice of Saul and the rebellion of Absalom, and carried him through divers tribulations,
and took him thence, and was both his hope and his help afterwards, he did often break the snare of the hunter, defeating the malice of Saul and the rebellion of Absalom, and carried him through diverse tribulations,
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And for the great comfort and encouragement of his people, the Lord hath told them, that he will be a father unto them, see Psalm 103. Like as a father pittieth his children,
And for the great Comfort and encouragement of his people, the Lord hath told them, that he will be a father unto them, see Psalm 103. Like as a father Pitieth his children,
In that day, That is, in the day of trouble and desolation, when the Lord shall put a difference between the righteous and the wicked, in that day they shall be mine,
In that day, That is, in the day of trouble and desolation, when the Lord shall put a difference between the righteous and the wicked, in that day they shall be mine,
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therefore it hath pleased God to ascertain his people of his tender care over them, even in that notion, Isa. 49. 15, 16. Can a Mother forget her sucking child,
Therefore it hath pleased God to ascertain his people of his tender care over them, even in that notion, Isaiah 49. 15, 16. Can a Mother forget her sucking child,
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there are some Divines conceive, that our Saviour now in the state of glory, retaines the scares and wounds which he received in his bodie here on earth for the redemption of mankind.
there Are Some Divines conceive, that our Saviour now in the state of glory, retains the scares and wounds which he received in his body Here on earth for the redemption of mankind.
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'Twas the saying of Saint Cyprian, The Lord Christ, saith he, doth st•ll retain the print of the nails in his hands and feet, that the offering up of his bodie for a sacr fice, might every day be as powerfull in the sight of God, to appease his wrath towards mankind,
'Twas the saying of Saint Cyprian, The Lord christ, Says he, does st•ll retain the print of the nails in his hands and feet, that the offering up of his body for a Sacred fice, might every day be as powerful in the sighed of God, to appease his wrath towards mankind,
Ostendit filius patri vulnera, saies Aquinas, Christ shews his wounds to his father, and they are as so many wounds pleading and making intercession for penitent sinners.
Ostendit filius patri vulnera, Says Aquinas, christ shows his wounds to his father, and they Are as so many wounds pleading and making Intercession for penitent Sinners.
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So that these words, that God will remember his people more tenderly, then a mother can her child, that the names of his Elect are written in the palmes of his hands in such bloody characters, that no time can deface:
So that these words, that God will Remember his people more tenderly, then a mother can her child, that the names of his Elect Are written in the palms of his hands in such bloody characters, that no time can deface:
Saint Ambrose observing those many names and relations, by which the Lord is pleased to own his people, breaks forth into this meditation, Omnia Christus est nobis, Christ is all in all to us.
Saint Ambrose observing those many names and relations, by which the Lord is pleased to own his people, breaks forth into this meditation, Omnia Christus est nobis, christ is all in all to us.
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See how many names and titles Christ takes upon him for thy sake, who in his own Essence is but one God, that in all the changes and chances that may befall us in this life, we may have some name and notion of God to lay hold upon,
See how many names and titles christ Takes upon him for thy sake, who in his own Essence is but one God, that in all the changes and chances that may befall us in this life, we may have Some name and notion of God to lay hold upon,
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Dost thou still retain thine integritie, saies Jobs wife to him? Dost thou fear such a God as hath stripped thee of all thy earthly comforts? Oh, saies Job, shall we receive good from the hand of the Lord,
Dost thou still retain thine integrity, Says Jobs wife to him? Dost thou Fear such a God as hath stripped thee of all thy earthly comforts? O, Says Job, shall we receive good from the hand of the Lord,
He that is not crucified to the world, & the world to him, is no Christian and some stories tell us, that the primitive Christians had an Hieroglyphick, Crucem coronatam, a Cross with a Crown upon it, & it had this inscription.
He that is not Crucified to the world, & the world to him, is no Christian and Some stories tell us, that the primitive Christians had an Hieroglyphic, Crucem coronatam, a Cross with a Crown upon it, & it had this inscription.
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the gate of Heaven is streight, and we must strive to enter into it, we must be disposed and prepared in mind, cherfully to part with any thing we enjoy,
the gate of Heaven is straight, and we must strive to enter into it, we must be disposed and prepared in mind, cheerfully to part with any thing we enjoy,
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surely wee mistake our selves if we look for any other, for the estate of a Christian is an inheritance, his happinesse is not in possession but in reversion, which is the first of those particulars I propounnded to consider when I had handled the generall observation.
surely we mistake our selves if we look for any other, for the estate of a Christian is an inheritance, his happiness is not in possession but in reversion, which is the First of those particulars I propounnded to Consider when I had handled the general observation.
therefore when meek and holy persons are driven from their house and home, when their earthly possessions are taken from them by violence, hereupon they are cast down and troubled,
Therefore when meek and holy Persons Are driven from their house and home, when their earthly possessions Are taken from them by violence, hereupon they Are cast down and troubled,
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but hee doth not promise to do so to all, when the Sons of Zebedee were presented by their mother to our Saviours favour to sit one on his right hand, the other on his left in his Kingdom, they received no other answer but this, can ye drink of my Cup, that is, can ye suffer with me? can ye powre out your blood for the profession of my Gospel:
but he does not promise to do so to all, when the Sons of Zebedee were presented by their mother to our Saviors favour to fit one on his right hand, the other on his left in his Kingdom, they received no other answer but this, can you drink of my Cup, that is, can you suffer with me? can you pour out your blood for the profession of my Gospel:
from whence proceeded these humble acknowledgements of these holy men but from this consideration, that their estates were an i•heritance, which as yet they were not in possession of,
from whence proceeded these humble acknowledgements of these holy men but from this consideration, that their estates were an i•heritance, which as yet they were not in possession of,
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First, if the Lord have given us wealth or other accomodations, or contentments in present possession, it should move us to thankfulnesse How much are those men bound to God, to whom he hath given the Earth in possession,
First, if the Lord have given us wealth or other Accommodations, or contentment's in present possession, it should move us to thankfulness How much Are those men bound to God, to whom he hath given the Earth in possession,
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and Heaven in reversion? how should they endeavour to honour the Lord with their substance, who hath obliged them by so many mercies? And secondly, patience and contentednesse are vertues that are required of those that are poor in this world;
and Heaven in reversion? how should they endeavour to honour the Lord with their substance, who hath obliged them by so many Mercies? And secondly, patience and contentedness Are Virtues that Are required of those that Are poor in this world;
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and which shall extreamly be estated on us, for the evidence wee have to shew for it is Gods promise, which is the second particular we are to consider.
and which shall extremely be estated on us, for the evidence we have to show for it is God's promise, which is the second particular we Are to Consider.
Man hath divers waies and meanes of apprehending things, that which we apprehend by sense we call our knowledge, that which we know by argument we call our reason, that which we know by tryal is our experience,
Man hath diverse ways and means of apprehending things, that which we apprehend by sense we call our knowledge, that which we know by argument we call our reason, that which we know by trial is our experience,
but the foundation of our faith are the promises of God in Christ Jesus, and God was pleased to take that way of assurance for the comfort and support of his people.
but the Foundation of our faith Are the promises of God in christ jesus, and God was pleased to take that Way of assurance for the Comfort and support of his people.
And therefore if we would advise soundly for the good of our soules, we should endeavour to be familiarly and intimately acquainted with the promises of God.
And Therefore if we would Advice soundly for the good of our Souls, we should endeavour to be familiarly and intimately acquainted with the promises of God.
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and such knowledge argued great study and meditation in the Scripture. The troubles of a Christian heart are very many, both for number, variety, and bitternesse,
and such knowledge argued great study and meditation in the Scripture. The Troubles of a Christian heart Are very many, both for number, variety, and bitterness,
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to set those that are solitarie in families, as it is, Psal. 68. 5. There is marrow in that promise, sufficient to strengthen every Christian heart, that doth disgest it by faith:
to Set those that Are solitary in families, as it is, Psalm 68. 5. There is marrow in that promise, sufficient to strengthen every Christian heart, that does digest it by faith:
can we remember it, and not be comforted? or who that considers those words of Saint Paul to the Ephesians, That the Lord is able to doe exceeding abundantly above all that we can ask or think.
can we Remember it, and not be comforted? or who that considers those words of Saint Paul to the Ephesians, That the Lord is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we can ask or think.
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when all our affairs for this life are in a desperate and forlorn condition, when matters go so ill with us, that we know not which way to turn our selves:
when all our affairs for this life Are in a desperate and forlorn condition, when matters go so ill with us, that we know not which Way to turn our selves:
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and that which is to come, let us treasure up in our memories a plenteous store of these pretious promises, that in all the troubles and disquiet of our hearts, we may have a cordiall ready to revive our fainting spirits:
and that which is to come, let us treasure up in our memories a plenteous store of these precious promises, that in all the Troubles and disquiet of our hearts, we may have a cordial ready to revive our fainting spirits:
But I foresee neither the time nor your patience will admit to consider these particular branches of the Text apart, we are yet to speak of the substance,
But I foresee neither the time nor your patience will admit to Consider these particular branches of the Text apart, we Are yet to speak of the substance,
I know that some interpreters have made this text the foundation of that question, whether after the generall dissolution of these heavens and elements by fire, there shall result new heavens and a new earth out of the ashes of the old world:
I know that Some Interpreters have made this text the Foundation of that question, whither After the general dissolution of these heavens and elements by fire, there shall result new heavens and a new earth out of the Ashes of the old world:
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that terme in the originall NONLATINALPHABET, which we read incorruptible, he conceives should be NONLATINALPHABET, indiminishable which tearme would much advance our heavenly inheritance;
that term in the original, which we read incorruptible, he conceives should be, indiminishable which term would much advance our heavenly inheritance;
'Tis a nice, but a profitable note, that both Beza and S•rrarius make, conceiving the originall NONLATINALPHABET, to referre rather to the persons then the place, they render it thus:
It's a Nicaenae, but a profitable note, that both Beza and S•rrarius make, conceiving the original, to refer rather to the Persons then the place, they render it thus:
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So that we may say, Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, they do not only rest from their labours, but are secured from all violence and unrighteousnesse, they neither know nor feel the evills that are done upon earth.
So that we may say, Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord, they do not only rest from their labours, but Are secured from all violence and unrighteousness, they neither know nor feel the evils that Are done upon earth.
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Into which blessed state, our confidence is, the soul of our Brother here disceased is translated, in the honour of whose memory I must yet begg a few minutes, to shew you in how many respects he was an example of the Text,
Into which blessed state, our confidence is, the soul of our Brother Here diseased is translated, in the honour of whose memory I must yet beg a few minutes, to show you in how many respects he was an Exampl of the Text,
and since Providence put me upon the work (for I sought it not) as I loved and honoured him living, it is some addition to my sorrow for his death, that I cannot discharge this funerall rite in a measure answerable to his just desert:
and since Providence put me upon the work (for I sought it not) as I loved and honoured him living, it is Some addition to my sorrow for his death, that I cannot discharge this funeral rite in a measure answerable to his just desert:
This being the air and complexion of the wit of these times, I have been both an eye and ear witnesse, that prophane wit hath oftentimes been a matter of vexation to him,
This being the air and complexion of the wit of these times, I have been both an eye and ear witness, that profane wit hath oftentimes been a matter of vexation to him,
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He hath given many testimonies of his firm faith in the Doctrine of our Text, that a righteous man hath both helps & hopes to depend upon, when the world failes him;
He hath given many testimonies of his firm faith in the Doctrine of our Text, that a righteous man hath both helps & hope's to depend upon, when the world fails him;
He saw, and had experience of many failings in the world, and worldly things: His estate failed him, which in the beginning of these troubles was full and plentifull:
He saw, and had experience of many failings in the world, and worldly things: His estate failed him, which in the beginning of these Troubles was full and plentiful:
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and in all these deficiencies and faultrings of the world, he bore up a true Christian head, glorifying God in great patienee and integritie, submitting to his holy will, aswell in his losses as in his gaines, blessing God, both when he gave, and when he took away:
and in all these deficiencies and falterings of the world, he boar up a true Christian head, glorifying God in great Patience and integrity, submitting to his holy will, aswell in his losses as in his gains, blessing God, both when he gave, and when he took away:
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He made the only right use of all his afflictions, by considering that they were sent to teach him holy obedience, to fear God and to eschew evill, in which important lessons, he was so good a proficient, that like a dutifull servant, he had learnt to carry the Crosse of his Master Christ Jesus after him.
He made the only right use of all his afflictions, by considering that they were sent to teach him holy Obedience, to Fear God and to eschew evil, in which important Lessons, he was so good a proficient, that like a dutiful servant, he had learned to carry the Cross of his Master christ jesus After him.
Those staunch and reserved affections which he had to earthly things, did abundantly testifie that he placed his wealth and treasure in his reversions in heaven, not in any thing that he did,
Those staunch and reserved affections which he had to earthly things, did abundantly testify that he placed his wealth and treasure in his reversions in heaven, not in any thing that he did,
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He was assured, that God in his good time, would provide an hiding place for him, either on the earth or in the grave, supporting himselfe with Luthers holy resolution:
He was assured, that God in his good time, would provide an hiding place for him, either on the earth or in the grave, supporting himself with Luthers holy resolution:
His hope and beliefe in the watchfull providence of God was alwaies strong, being rooted on that immovable foundation, the promises of God, of which he treasured up such store in his memorie, that he could at any time look a danger, or death in the face.
His hope and belief in the watchful providence of God was always strong, being rooted on that immovable Foundation, the promises of God, of which he treasured up such store in his memory, that he could At any time look a danger, or death in the face.
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No doubt the contemplation of his Celestiall inheritance, those new heavens, and new earth whereof he is now possessed, did ravish his soul with an holy thirst and longing after them:
No doubt the contemplation of his Celestial inheritance, those new heavens, and new earth whereof he is now possessed, did ravish his soul with an holy thirst and longing After them:
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and suffer the contradiction of sinners, in high charitie commending them to the mercy of God, in that prayer, Father forgive them, for they know not what they doe.
and suffer the contradiction of Sinners, in high charity commending them to the mercy of God, in that prayer, Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.
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And lastly, as if he had been of Beza's judgment, in the reading of this Text, that none but new creatures should be admited into these new heavens, his heart was set upon righteousnesse, endeavouring alwaies to keep a conscience void of offence towards God and also towards man.
And lastly, as if he had been of Beza's judgement, in the reading of this Text, that none but new creatures should be admitted into these new heavens, his heart was Set upon righteousness, endeavouring always to keep a conscience void of offence towards God and also towards man.
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Nazianzen complained of some that did NONLATINALPHABET, Fit their faith to the times, and so make it as Saint Hilary censures it, Fides temporum, non Evangeliorum:
Nazianzen complained of Some that did, Fit their faith to the times, and so make it as Saint Hilary censures it, Fides Temporum, non Evangeliorum:
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so farre as I was able to judge, he deserved the name of Tri-•or, aswell as Quintus Ennius, he understood those three languages, Greek and Latin, and Hebrew, in a good measure.
so Far as I was able to judge, he deserved the name of Tri-•or, aswell as Quintus Ennius, he understood those three languages, Greek and Latin, and Hebrew, in a good measure.
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In answer to Aarons Urim and Thummim, there were written and combined in his breast, Sci•ntia, and Conscientia, Learning, and integritie; he was able both by his learning and his life to confound the adversaries of the truth of Christ:
In answer to Aaron's Urim and Thummim, there were written and combined in his breast, Sci•ntia, and Conscientia, Learning, and integrity; he was able both by his learning and his life to confound the Adversaries of the truth of christ:
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and for his righteousnesse towards man, I am confident he might have gasp'd out the Prophet Samuel 's challenge, Whose Ox, or whose Asse have I taken? Yea,
and for his righteousness towards man, I am confident he might have gasped out the Prophet Samuel is challenge, Whose Ox, or whose Ass have I taken? Yea,
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and added that of Saiu Paul, I have wronged no man, I have corrupted no man, I have defrauded no man, I have coveted no mans silver nor gold, nor apparell;
and added that of Saiu Paul, I have wronged no man, I have corrupted no man, I have defrauded no man, I have coveted no men silver nor gold, nor apparel;
It pleased the Lord to raise him friends and supplies even in his lowest state, whose charitie and compassion no doubt the Lord will both remember and reward,
It pleased the Lord to raise him Friends and supplies even in his lowest state, whose charity and compassion no doubt the Lord will both Remember and reward,
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'Tis not the least of the Lords mercies when he will convey the consideration of serious matters to us in such obvious and familiar notions, to remember us of our frailty and mortality,
It's not the least of the lords Mercies when he will convey the consideration of serious matters to us in such obvious and familiar notions, to Remember us of our frailty and mortality,
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When hair is sweet through pride or lust the powder doth forget the dust, we should not so far disparage the workmanship of God as to mend our faces by art ▪ if we did consider that ere long the dust of the Grave would spoil our complexion:
When hair is sweet through pride or lust the powder does forget the dust, we should not so Far disparage the workmanship of God as to mend our faces by art ▪ if we did Consider that ere long the dust of the Grave would spoil our complexion:
There passes a story of Ben Syra a Iew, that when he was about twelve years old, he requested his Tutor to teach him the law of Moses He answers, Child you are to young to learn or understand that Law:
There passes a story of Ben Syria a Iew, that when he was about twelve Years old, he requested his Tutor to teach him the law of Moses He answers, Child you Are to young to Learn or understand that Law:
I am so charitable as to think that the confluence of friende and neighbours to this funerall hath no other design but to honour the memory of our reverend friend,
I am so charitable as to think that the confluence of friend and neighbours to this funeral hath no other Design but to honour the memory of our reverend friend,
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and let me remember you of one point of honour ye may do him, which perchance you think not of, that is to become his converts, that at the last day when he shall arise, he may present himself and you before the Lord,
and let me Remember you of one point of honour you may do him, which perchance you think not of, that is to become his converts, that At the last day when he shall arise, he may present himself and you before the Lord,
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and say, these are the children which I have begotten in my ministry, these are those souls whom I have instructed and confirmed in the faith, these are they that in life and death have held forth the testimony of Jesus Christ, this were truly to honour him, to make him shine like a star of the first magnitude in the firmament of glory.
and say, these Are the children which I have begotten in my Ministry, these Are those Souls whom I have instructed and confirmed in the faith, these Are they that in life and death have held forth the testimony of jesus christ, this were truly to honour him, to make him shine like a star of the First magnitude in the firmament of glory.
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so great are the respects and affection which this Gentleman did deserve of us all, that I think you could be as well content to hear more of him as I to speak,
so great Are the respects and affection which this Gentleman did deserve of us all, that I think you could be as well content to hear more of him as I to speak,
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and finished his course, and is now gone to receive his Crown of righteousnesse, as for his body we commend it to the grave, beseeching the Lord to sanctifie this and all other spectacles of our mortality to us,
and finished his course, and is now gone to receive his Crown of righteousness, as for his body we commend it to the grave, beseeching the Lord to sanctify this and all other spectacles of our mortality to us,
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