A sermon preached at the funeral obsequies of Jacob Lucie Esq. late alderman of the city of London : in the parish-church of St. Katherine Coleman, November 20th, 1688 / by Jeremiah Dodson ...
ver. 38. which Considerations were abundantly sufficient to quiet and comfort the minds of the Faithfull as to this matter, could they but forbear their unreasonable fretting, repining and murmuring at God's severe and dark dispensations towards them; (which he disswades them from with all earnestness in the beginning of the Psalm;
ver. 38. which Considerations were abundantly sufficient to quiet and Comfort the minds of the Faithful as to this matter, could they but forbear their unreasonable fretting, repining and murmuring At God's severe and dark dispensations towards them; (which he dissuades them from with all earnestness in the beginning of the Psalm;
For what Son is he whom the Father chasteneth not? Hebr. 12.7.8.) and be content in stead of that, in their patience possess their Souls until they had seen the final upshot and issue thereof.
For what Son is he whom the Father Chasteneth not? Hebrew 12.7.8.) and be content in stead of that, in their patience possess their Souls until they had seen the final upshot and issue thereof.
His drift and scope in this verse, in particular is, To encourage all good Men to perserverance, what Afflictions or Tryals soever befall them, by setting before them the peace and happiness that shall be the certain lot and portion of all such at the last, at least;
His drift and scope in this verse, in particular is, To encourage all good Men to perserverance, what Afflictions or Trials soever befall them, by setting before them the peace and happiness that shall be the certain lot and portion of all such At the last, At least;
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In the words I observe two distinct things. 1. The good Man's Character and Description; and that both with respect to his moral state and qualification, which denominateth him to be perfect and upright: And also with respect to his final state and happy condition hereafter, his end is peace. The Psalmist's Advice and Direction, how we may best make advantage of it unto our selves;
In the words I observe two distinct things. 1. The good Man's Character and Description; and that both with respect to his moral state and qualification, which denominateth him to be perfect and upright: And also with respect to his final state and happy condition hereafter, his end is peace. The Psalmist's advice and Direction, how we may best make advantage of it unto our selves;
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and that is by taking special notice and considering of it: Mark the perfect Man, and behold the upright, &c. 1. General. I begin with the good man's Character and Description, and that with respect, first, to his moral state and qualification, during this Life, which denominateth him to be perfect and upright;
and that is by taking special notice and considering of it: Mark the perfect Man, and behold the upright, etc. 1. General. I begin with the good Man's Character and Description, and that with respect, First, to his moral state and qualification, during this Life, which denominateth him to be perfect and upright;
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perfect being as much as upright; and upright as perfect: But I rather think, that the former word perfect, intends the good Man's sincerity towards God;
perfect being as much as upright; and upright as perfect: But I rather think, that the former word perfect, intends the good Man's sincerity towards God;
and so both bespeak him in the language of St. Paul, ( Acts 24.16.) to be such a One as exerciseth himself to have always a Conscience, void of offence, both toward God and towards Men.
and so both bespeak him in the language of Saint Paul, (Acts 24.16.) to be such a One as Exerciseth himself to have always a Conscience, void of offence, both towards God and towards Men.
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And this I am confirmed in by the explanation that to this purpose is given of them both in the 1. Job. ver. 1. There was a Man in the Land of Uz, whose name was Job:
And this I am confirmed in by the explanation that to this purpose is given of them both in the 1. Job. ver. 1. There was a Man in the Land of Uz, whose name was Job:
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and the latter of them, eschewed evil, at his unspotted Conversation and Uprightness among Men: And for this cause, my purpose is to speak something of them distinctly and severally.
and the latter of them, Eschewed evil, At his unspotted Conversation and Uprightness among Men: And for this cause, my purpose is to speak something of them distinctly and severally.
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and seek in the broad places thereof, (where Great Men (perhaps) the Prophet meant, who should be the best, had their Habitations:) Yet where shall we find a Man that deserves this noble Character? there was a time, indeed,
and seek in the broad places thereof, (where Great Men (perhaps) the Prophet meant, who should be the best, had their Habitations:) Yet where shall we find a Man that deserves this noble Character? there was a time, indeed,
when Man might be truly said to be perfect, I mean in his primitive state of Creation; for God, saith the Wise man, made man upright, Eccless. 7.29. but since Adam 's Fall he telleth us expresly, verse 20. That there is not a just man upon Earth, that doth good and sinneth not.
when Man might be truly said to be perfect, I mean in his primitive state of Creation; for God, Says the Wise man, made man upright, Eccless. 7.29. but since Adam is Fallen he Telleth us expressly, verse 20. That there is not a just man upon Earth, that does good and Sinneth not.
For who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my Sin? Prov. 20.9. with 1. John 1.8. If I justifie my self (saith Job, chap. 9.20.) mine own mouth shall condemn me:
For who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my since? Curae 20.9. with 1. John 1.8. If I justify my self (Says Job, chap. 9.20.) mine own Mouth shall condemn me:
The former of these, which lieth and consisteth in a full and exact universal conformity to the whole Law and Will of God, in being free from all pollution and stain of Sin,
The former of these, which lies and Consisteth in a full and exact universal conformity to the Whole Law and Will of God, in being free from all pollution and stain of since,
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This, never any could justly pretend to on this side Heaven, save only Adam before his Transgression, and our Lord Jesus Christ himself, that was both God and Man:
This, never any could justly pretend to on this side Heaven, save only Adam before his Transgression, and our Lord jesus christ himself, that was both God and Man:
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Which is distinguish'd again by the Learned into two Species, viz. The perfections of Parts, and of Degrees; by the former of these, he is said to be perfect:
Which is distinguished again by the Learned into two Species, viz. The perfections of Parts, and of Degrees; by the former of these, he is said to be perfect:
who wants no Graces that are necessary to, and which do accompany Salvation. By the latter, he is said to be perfect, who is not defective in any degree or measure of Grace;
who Wants no Graces that Are necessary to, and which do accompany Salvation. By the latter, he is said to be perfect, who is not defective in any degree or measure of Grace;
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which is a perfection that none can attain to here upon Earth, where the best of us all must needs confess our selves to be Minors. In Heaven, it is true, The Spirits of just men shall be made perfect;
which is a perfection that none can attain to Here upon Earth, where the best of us all must needs confess our selves to be Minors. In Heaven, it is true, The Spirits of just men shall be made perfect;
therefore, when we are called upon to be perfect, even as our Fathers in Heaven is perfect, the meaning is not, That we can actually attain to what is requir'd;
Therefore, when we Are called upon to be perfect, even as our Father's in Heaven is perfect, the meaning is not, That we can actually attain to what is required;
viz. To strive to be holy, even as he which hath call'd us is holy in all manner of conversation, as 1. Pet. 1.15. In short then, the Psalmist's perfect man here in this place is, Every sincere, good and righteous man;
viz. To strive to be holy, even as he which hath called us is holy in all manner of Conversation, as 1. Pet. 1.15. In short then, the Psalmist's perfect man Here in this place is, Every sincere, good and righteous man;
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And thus all the faithfull Servants of God may be said to be perfect, serving the law of God with their minds (as St. Paul saith he did, Rom. 7.25.) and pressing forwards towards the mark,
And thus all the faithful Servants of God may be said to be perfect, serving the law of God with their minds (as Saint Paul Says he did, Rom. 7.25.) and pressing forward towards the mark,
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for the price of the high Calling of God in Christ Jesus: as Phil. 3.14. though at the same time they find and confess, that by reason of the manifold weaknesses and infirmities of humane Nature, they cannot chuse but more or less serve the Law of Sin, as He also did.
for the price of the high Calling of God in christ jesus: as Philip 3.14. though At the same time they find and confess, that by reason of the manifold Weaknesses and infirmities of humane Nature, they cannot choose but more or less serve the Law of since, as He also did.
till at last he appeareth before God in Sion. Psalm 84.7. Which praise-worthy practice is call'd by St. Paul, our perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2. Cor. 7.1.
till At last he appears before God in Sion. Psalm 84.7. Which praiseworthy practice is called by Saint Paul, our perfecting holiness in the Fear of God. 2. Cor. 7.1.
Holy Job a perfect and upright man, chap. 2.3. that is, one that so feared God, and eschewed Evil, as that, it appeared, there was none like him in all the Earth.
Holy Job a perfect and upright man, chap. 2.3. that is, one that so feared God, and Eschewed Evil, as that, it appeared, there was none like him in all the Earth.
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And this made the Father St. Augustin say, that the Saint's perfection in this world consisteth Magis in remissione peccatorum, quam in perfectione virtutum.
And this made the Father Saint Augustin say, that the Saint's perfection in this world Consisteth Magis in remission peccatorum, quam in perfection Virtues.
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Behold the upright, NONLATINALPHABET is the original word which properly signifieth right and straight, or plain and equal: And so the upright man here spoken of (taking the word,
Behold the upright, is the original word which properly signifies right and straight, or plain and equal: And so the upright man Here spoken of (taking the word,
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as I said before, in a kind of distinct and different sense from the word perfect ) is One that ordereth his Conversation in all respects in a right manner;
as I said before, in a kind of distinct and different sense from the word perfect) is One that Ordereth his Conversation in all respects in a right manner;
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Psal. 50. ult ) that is by the unalterable and the infallible Rules of uprightness; my meaning is, That of sound Reason, and of the unerring Law of God.
Psalm 50. ult) that is by the unalterable and the infallible Rules of uprightness; my meaning is, That of found Reason, and of the unerring Law of God.
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1. That taketh care and maketh it his practice to square all his actions and dealings with men by a right Rule, that is, One, or both of those before-named.
1. That Takes care and makes it his practice to square all his actions and dealings with men by a right Rule, that is, One, or both of those beforenamed.
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that is, That of real honesty and conscientiousness, and an habitual inward sense of the indispensible obligation that lieth upon him by vertue of the Law and the Prophets, To do unto all men,
that is, That of real honesty and conscientiousness, and an habitual inward sense of the indispensible obligation that lies upon him by virtue of the Law and the prophets, To do unto all men,
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as he taketh care to give God his Right, so likewise to render unto all men their Dues, whether Superiours, Inferiours, or Equals. True Religion was always a Friend to Justice, and Honesty, Mercy and Charity:
as he Takes care to give God his Right, so likewise to render unto all men their Dues, whither Superiors, Inferiors, or Equals. True Religion was always a Friend to justice, and Honesty, Mercy and Charity:
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and worketh righteousness, and who speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his Tongue, nor doth evil to his Neighbour, &c. I come now to the other part of the good Man's Description, that is, with respect to his final state, and his most happy condition hereafter:
and works righteousness, and who speaks the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his Tongue, nor does evil to his Neighbour, etc. I come now to the other part of the good Man's Description, that is, with respect to his final state, and his most happy condition hereafter:
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but the end thereof is rest and peace, quite contrary to the lot and portion of the Unrighteous, who commonly have their best days at first, and their worst at last.
but the end thereof is rest and peace, quite contrary to the lot and portion of the Unrighteous, who commonly have their best days At First, and their worst At last.
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but that respects only the matter, not the manner of those Men's Ends; which so vastly differ, that Balaam made it his principal wish, O let me dye the death of the Righteous:
but that respects only the matter, not the manner of those Men's Ends; which so vastly differ, that balaam made it his principal wish, Oh let me die the death of the Righteous:
1. We may understand it of the good end and happy issue of all the troubles, afflictions and tryals, that do befall good and righteous men in their earthly Pilgrimage;
1. We may understand it of the good end and happy issue of all the Troubles, afflictions and trials, that do befall good and righteous men in their earthly Pilgrimage;
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Now, whether the good man's End in this sense, (which seemeth most agreeable to the Psalmist's main drift and scope in this place) may not be truly said to be grace, mercy and peace, I leave you to judge.
Now, whither the good Man's End in this sense, (which seems most agreeable to the Psalmist's main drift and scope in this place) may not be truly said to be grace, mercy and peace, I leave you to judge.
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who being come to this comfortable End, and casting an Eye back upon all that had befaln him in order thereto, thankfully saith, That it was indeed good and happy for him that he had been afflicted. Psal. 119.71.
who being come to this comfortable End, and casting an Eye back upon all that had befallen him in order thereto, thankfully Says, That it was indeed good and happy for him that he had been afflicted. Psalm 119.71.
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but rather grievous, yet nevertheless afterward (that is, at the End) it yielded the peaceable fruits of Righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
but rather grievous, yet nevertheless afterwards (that is, At the End) it yielded the peaceable fruits of Righteousness unto them which Are exercised thereby.
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And thus much for the first interpretation of the word End, as it denoteth the happy issue of all the troubles, afflictions and tryals that do befall good and righteous men in their Earthly Pilgrimage;
And thus much for the First Interpretation of the word End, as it denoteth the happy issue of all the Troubles, afflictions and trials that do befall good and righteous men in their Earthly Pilgrimage;
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2. Peace from God: that Peace which is called the Peace of God, which passeth all understanding, Phil. 4.7. Out of the Eater came forth Meat, and out of the Strong came forth Sweetness:
2. Peace from God: that Peace which is called the Peace of God, which passes all understanding, Philip 4.7. Out of the Eater Come forth Meat, and out of the Strong Come forth Sweetness:
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that bitter Cup being sweetned by the good Hope that he hath in his Death. Prov. 14.32. 3. We may understand it of the most blessed state and condition of everlasting Peace and Happiness which is reserved for him in Heaven, at the end of all things, after the final Sentence and Doom at the Day of Judgment;
that bitter Cup being sweetened by the good Hope that he hath in his Death. Curae 14.32. 3. We may understand it of the most blessed state and condition of everlasting Peace and Happiness which is reserved for him in Heaven, At the end of all things, After the final Sentence and Doom At the Day of Judgement;
where, at the same time, all under one, I have likewise shew'd you What kind of Peace the said several Ends of every perfect and upright Man are evermore accompanied with;
where, At the same time, all under one, I have likewise showed you What kind of Peace the said several Ends of every perfect and upright Man Are evermore accompanied with;
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and therefore I hope that for brevities sake I may be excused from speaking any thing more of that Term, I mean, The word Peace. But here a Question must be resolv'd. Query.
and Therefore I hope that for brevities sake I may be excused from speaking any thing more of that Term, I mean, The word Peace. But Here a Question must be resolved. Query.
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Whether the perfect and upright Man have this Reward, The Blessing of Peace at his latter End only? For that would afford but little Encouragement to any that are not fully perswaded of the Souls Immortality,
Whither the perfect and upright Man have this Reward, The Blessing of Peace At his latter End only? For that would afford but little Encouragement to any that Are not Fully persuaded of the Souls Immortality,
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Answ. And therefore to this my Answer is Negative That the said peace, happiness and comfort of upright Men is not reserv'd and defer'd to their latter End only, viz. the Day of their Death,
Answer And Therefore to this my Answer is Negative That the said peace, happiness and Comfort of upright Men is not reserved and deferred to their latter End only, viz. the Day of their Death,
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and their Joy after that in the presence of God but that they enjoy it also in this Life, on this side the Grave, in their well-contented and pious Minds and Souls, at the least.
and their Joy After that in the presence of God but that they enjoy it also in this Life, on this side the Grave, in their well-contented and pious Minds and Souls, At the least.
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Great peace have they that love thy Law and nothing shall nor can offend them. Psal. 119.165. Isa• 26.3. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stay'd on Thee. chap. 32.17. The works of Righteousness shall be peace, and the effects of Righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever. John 16.33. These things I have spoke• unto you, that in me ye might have peace, in the world y• shall have tribulation:
Great peace have they that love thy Law and nothing shall nor can offend them. Psalm 119.165. Isa• 26.3. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee. chap. 32.17. The works of Righteousness shall be peace, and the effects of Righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever. John 16.33. These things I have spoke• unto you, that in me you might have peace, in the world y• shall have tribulation:
And with this I dismiss the (1. General part ) contained in the Words, The good Man 's Character and Description, both with respect to his moral State and Qualification, which denominates him to be perfect and upright, and also with respect to his final state and condition hereafter, which promiseth and pronounceth him to be blessed and happy;
And with this I dismiss the (1. General part) contained in the Words, The good Man is Character and Description, both with respect to his moral State and Qualification, which denominates him to be perfect and upright, and also with respect to his final state and condition hereafter, which promises and pronounceth him to be blessed and happy;
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In the foregoing words, he sets down his Remarks upon the now flourishing, and then again quickly perishing state of the wicked; I have seen the wicked in great power,
In the foregoing words, he sets down his Remarks upon the now flourishing, and then again quickly perishing state of the wicked; I have seen the wicked in great power,
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And though it may vary in particular Circumstances, yet still ever keepeth to its general rule, Of rewarding every one, at last at the least, according to their Works. And therefore Men's former experiences are just grounds of present and future Confidence;
And though it may vary in particular circumstances, yet still ever Keepeth to its general Rule, Of rewarding every one, At last At the least, according to their Works. And Therefore Men's former experiences Are just grounds of present and future Confidence;
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The Injunction is doubled to denote, I presume, both the Psalmist's earnestness and urgency; and also the Duties necessity, To prevent all those dangerous misconstructions, which a slight Observation,
The Injunction is doubled to denote, I presume, both the Psalmist's earnestness and urgency; and also the Duties necessity, To prevent all those dangerous misconstructions, which a slight Observation,
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And therefore our Saviour's Admonition to all such is, Let your Light so shine before Men, that they seeing •our good Works may glorifie the Father which is in Heaven.
And Therefore our Saviour's Admonition to all such is, Let your Light so shine before Men, that they seeing •our good Works may Glorify the Father which is in Heaven.
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The Consideration and Reason that moved me t• pitch upon which, was the suitableness and applicableness of them (in the qualified sence that I have given o• them) to our Dear Brother and Neighbour, departed and that with respect both to his good Life and Act•ons among us,
The Consideration and Reason that moved me t• pitch upon which, was the suitableness and applicableness of them (in the qualified sense that I have given o• them) to our Dear Brother and Neighbour, departed and that with respect both to his good Life and Act•ons among us,
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And therefore this (as 'tis the best, because shortest and plainest, so it) might suffice, without any more words, for a true and full Character of Him.
And Therefore this (as it's the best, Because Shortest and Plainest, so it) might suffice, without any more words, for a true and full Character of Him.
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But if you please to consult the Scriptures, and you will scarce find any good Man, that was eminently such, laid in the Grave without an Epitaph of Honour:
But if you please to consult the Scriptures, and you will scarce find any good Man, that was eminently such, laid in the Grave without an Epitaph of Honour:
However, seeing that a beginning my Account of him must necessarily have, it shall be with that, from which he himself deriv'd his Beginning, I mean, his Extraction; by vertue whereof he was descended of a worthy Progenitour, ( Secretary (I think) to Charles the 5th. Emperour of Germany ) who was One of the first (as he hath oft told me with his own Mouth) that cast off the Yoke of proud papal Tyranny:
However, seeing that a beginning my Account of him must necessarily have, it shall be with that, from which he himself derived his Beginning, I mean, his Extraction; by virtue whereof he was descended of a worthy Progenitor, (Secretary (I think) to Charles the 5th. Emperor of Germany) who was One of the First (as he hath oft told me with his own Mouth) that cast off the Yoke of proud papal Tyranny:
But I remember that of the Poet, Nam genus, & proavos, & quae non fecimus ipsi — Vix ea nostra voco. And therefore I would have you look upon that as the slenderest part of this Gentleman's Character;
But I Remember that of the Poet, Nam genus, & Proavos, & Quae non We have done ipsi — Vix ea nostra voco. And Therefore I would have you look upon that as the slenderest part of this Gentleman's Character;
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though it must be confess'd, to his high commendation, that he was as stedfast in the profession of the Reform'd True Christian Religion unto the last,
though it must be confessed, to his high commendation, that he was as steadfast in the profession of the Reformed True Christian Religion unto the last,
Which he was commonly wont, in discourse, gratefully to attribute to the Religious good Education and Instructions that he had received from His own Parents, his Mother especially;
Which he was commonly wont, in discourse, gratefully to attribute to the Religious good Education and Instructions that he had received from His own Parents, his Mother especially;
2. A just and an upright Man. 3. A carefull and provident Man. 4. A quiet and peaceable Man. 5. And humble minded and affable Man. And then, 6. And lastly.
2. A just and an upright Man. 3. A careful and provident Man. 4. A quiet and peaceable Man. 5. And humble minded and affable Man. And then, 6. And lastly.
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And also because They may all be compriz'd and briefly summ'd up in this pithy Encomium, That he was a very honest and a true-English-hearted good Christian:
And also Because They may all be Comprised and briefly summed up in this pithy Encomium, That he was a very honest and a true-English-hearted good Christian:
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But that I am obliged, for the glory of God's Grace, (as I promised before) and to make my discourse the more edifying, To set Him up as a really excellent and worthily imitable Pattern before you, for divers things.
But that I am obliged, for the glory of God's Grace, (as I promised before) and to make my discourse the more edifying, To Set Him up as a really excellent and worthily imitable Pattern before you, for diverse things.
For his constant care and practice was To enquire for the Old paths, Where is the good way, and walk therein; as God directs, Jer. 6.16. and to pay his Devotions to the great God of Heaven and Earth, in that middle way which the blind Papists boldly call Heresie, and our prejudiced Dissenters have been unreasonably apt to call Popery. And in this he hath not been like a wavering Reed, or a Willow, but as a firm Oak and steady Pillar.
For his constant care and practice was To inquire for the Old paths, Where is the good Way, and walk therein; as God directs, Jer. 6.16. and to pay his Devotions to the great God of Heaven and Earth, in that middle Way which the blind Papists boldly call Heresy, and our prejudiced Dissenters have been unreasonably apt to call Popery. And in this he hath not been like a wavering Reed, or a Willow, but as a firm Oak and steady Pillar.
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Where his demeanour was so Devout, so Solemn and Grave, so Un-affected and truly Conformable; Kneeling and Standing, and Worshipping God as well with his Body, as with his Spirit, as occasion requir'd;
Where his demeanour was so Devout, so Solemn and Grave, so Unaffected and truly Conformable; Kneeling and Standing, and Worshipping God as well with his Body, as with his Spirit, as occasion required;
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And now would All that hear me this day, but make him their Pattern, in this respect, I dare say, they would find both great satisfaction, at present, here in their Bosom upon it;
And now would All that hear me this day, but make him their Pattern, in this respect, I Dare say, they would find both great satisfaction, At present, Here in their Bosom upon it;
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2. Another thing for which I may set him up as an excellent Pattern before you, Was his natural Compassion and constant Charity towards the Poor, his poor Neighbours chiefly, and Strangers also;
2. another thing for which I may Set him up as an excellent Pattern before you, Was his natural Compassion and constant Charity towards the Poor, his poor Neighbours chiefly, and Strangers also;
And as he thus did good all his Life-time at his own Home, so he hath left a very large Testimony of his Design, that his Goodness and Charity should and abroad (according to the good old Observation) now after his Death:
And as he thus did good all his Lifetime At his own Home, so he hath left a very large Testimony of his Design, that his goodness and Charity should and abroad (according to the good old Observation) now After his Death:
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4. The last thing for which I may well propound him as a Pattern to All, was his unparallell'd Sweetness of Temper and Hospitality that discover'd it self towards All that resorted unto his House:
4. The last thing for which I may well propound him as a Pattern to All, was his unparalleled Sweetness of Temper and Hospitality that discovered it self towards All that resorted unto his House:
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Only one thing I cannot chuse but observe, That though he was hugely obliging and courteous towards all Men in generall; yet he seem'd evermore to shew his particular kind Respects to the Clergy with an extraordinary Delight and Complacency;
Only one thing I cannot choose but observe, That though he was hugely obliging and courteous towards all Men in general; yet he seemed evermore to show his particular kind Respects to the Clergy with an extraordinary Delight and Complacency;
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Thus lived this excellent praise-worthy Gentleman, whose Goodness and Kindness was so universal (like that of Titus Vespasian, who was thereupon called, The Delight of Mankind. ) that it makes his Death justly lamented by All, both Clergy and Laity, Relations and Servants, Neighbours and Friends,
Thus lived this excellent praiseworthy Gentleman, whose goodness and Kindness was so universal (like that of Titus Vespasian, who was thereupon called, The Delight of Mankind.) that it makes his Death justly lamented by All, both Clergy and Laity, Relations and Servants, Neighbours and Friends,
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Much better and sitter a Work it would be, to strive to administer comfort to All, by minding them of the Psalmist's assertion here in the Text, That the End of the upright good Man is Peace;
Much better and sitter a Work it would be, to strive to administer Comfort to All, by minding them of the Psalmist's assertion Here in the Text, That the End of the upright good Man is Peace;
There let us leave his Soul at Rest, and here commit his Remains to the Earth in a decent manner, till the Resurrection of the Upright at the last day.
There let us leave his Soul At Rest, and Here commit his Remains to the Earth in a decent manner, till the Resurrection of the Upright At the last day.
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And in the mean time, whilst we have Health and Opportunity, Let us strive to deserve this most excellent Character (as our dearest Friend did) nere in the Text:
And in the mean time, while we have Health and Opportunity, Let us strive to deserve this most excellent Character (as our dearest Friend did) never in the Text:
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And that at the last, we shall have with him, and with all Those that are departed in the true Faith of God's Holy Name, our perfect consummation and bliss both in Body and Soul, in his Eternal and Everlasting Kingdom of Glory.
And that At the last, we shall have with him, and with all Those that Are departed in the true Faith of God's Holy Name, our perfect consummation and bliss both in Body and Soul, in his Eternal and Everlasting Kingdom of Glory.
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