A sermon preach'd in St. Martins Church in the suburbs of Canterbury, Sept. 14. 1669 at the funeral of the Right Honourable Mabella, Lady Fordwitch, the relict of Sir John Finch, Knight, Baron of Fordwitch, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England / by Peter Du Moulin ...
THe Prophet Daniel, who in our Text foretelleth the resurrection, and that which follows upon it, in the verse before speaks of a preceeding time of trouble, such as never was since there was a Nation.
THe Prophet daniel, who in our Text foretelleth the resurrection, and that which follows upon it, in the verse before speaks of a preceding time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation.
But that time of trouble must be welcom to Gods Children, since it is the fore-runner of the final long desired deliverance from the bondage of sin, vanity, and misery.
But that time of trouble must be welcome to God's Children, since it is the forerunner of the final long desired deliverance from the bondage of since, vanity, and misery.
Many of them that sleep in the dust of the Earth shall awake, Many, why not all? since we learn of our Saviour, Joh. 5. That all that are in the Graves shall hear his voice and come forth.
Many of them that sleep in the dust of the Earth shall awake, Many, why not all? since we Learn of our Saviour, John 5. That all that Are in the Graves shall hear his voice and come forth.
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for all, as sometimes all is taken for many. St. Austin brings this instance for it, Gen. 17. God said to Abraham, A Father of many Nations have I made thee.
for all, as sometime all is taken for many. Saint Austin brings this instance for it, Gen. 17. God said to Abraham, A Father of many nations have I made thee.
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We shall all awake, but we must all go to bed first, Omnes una manet nox, Death is called by Job, 39. The place appointed for all living, There is nothing more known, and yet nothing less heeded.
We shall all awake, but we must all go to Bed First, Omnes una manet nox, Death is called by Job, 39. The place appointed for all living, There is nothing more known, and yet nothing less heeded.
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yet loose, livers fool away the thought of Death, as if this were their Philosophy, that they need not think of Death because it comes without thinking.
yet lose, livers fool away the Thought of Death, as if this were their Philosophy, that they need not think of Death Because it comes without thinking.
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Wherefore we were best, all of us, to think of Death betimes, and have God and our end alwayes before our eyes, living as we shall wish to have lived when we dye;
Wherefore we were best, all of us, to think of Death betimes, and have God and our end always before our eyes, living as we shall wish to have lived when we die;
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Whatsoever thou takest in hand remember the end and thou shalt never do amiss, saith the wise Son of Syrach, Ecclu. 7.36. To make the thought of our Death familiar unto us, the termes of our Text are of great strength;
Whatsoever thou Takest in hand Remember the end and thou shalt never do amiss, Says the wise Son of Sirach, Ecclu. 7.36. To make the Thought of our Death familiar unto us, the terms of our Text Are of great strength;
David slept with his Fathers, so, Solomon, so Abijam, so Asa, and St. Stephen, in his Martyrdom, having made an end of his prayers fell asleep; although he had a hard bed and hard blankets, a heap of stones under and over him.
David slept with his Father's, so, Solomon, so Abijah, so Asa, and Saint Stephen, in his Martyrdom, having made an end of his Prayers fell asleep; although he had a hard Bed and hard blankets, a heap of stones under and over him.
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He that is asleep is out of the World for that time, both sleepers and dead men have no part in the things that are done under the Sun. But dead men are more soundly asleep, the clamour of War,
He that is asleep is out of the World for that time, both sleepers and dead men have no part in the things that Are done under the Sun. But dead men Are more soundly asleep, the clamour of War,
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Let us not clog our selves with superfluities, which we must put off when we go to Bed. Rather because we must be shortly divested of all, let us begin that work of our own accord,
Let us not clog our selves with superfluities, which we must put off when we go to Bed Rather Because we must be shortly divested of all, let us begin that work of our own accord,
For thus saith God again to Daniel, Thou shalt stand in the lot, at the end of the dayes, That is, Thou shalt have thy share in the lot of the Righteous in the end of Time,
For thus Says God again to daniel, Thou shalt stand in the lot, At the end of the days, That is, Thou shalt have thy share in the lot of the Righteous in the end of Time,
Mos Christianus obtinuit ut mortui quia ressurecturi esse non dubitantur dormientes vocentur, saith Bede, among Christians dead men are said to be asleep,
Mos Christian obtinuit ut Deads quia ressurecturi esse non dubitantur Dormientes vocentur, Says Bede, among Christians dead men Are said to be asleep,
Now the same voice that awaked Lazarus will awake us all, The hour is coming, in which all that are in the Graves shall hear the voyce of the Son of man, and came forth, Joh. 5.28. like a company of Servants, rising out of their Beds in hast, when their Master calleth.
Now the same voice that awaked Lazarus will awake us all, The hour is coming, in which all that Are in the Graves shall hear the voice of the Son of man, and Come forth, John 5.28. like a company of Servants, rising out of their Beds in haste, when their Master calls.
At the time, as when we rise in the Morning we put on our Cloaths, our Souls shall put on their Garments of Flesh again. Wherefore 2 Cor. 5.4. to rise from the Death, St. Paul calls it NONLATINALPHABET to be cloathed upon. In that rising we shall not be troubled to look for our Cloaths;
At the time, as when we rise in the Morning we put on our Clothes, our Souls shall put on their Garments of Flesh again. Wherefore 2 Cor. 5.4. to rise from the Death, Saint Paul calls it to be clothed upon. In that rising we shall not be troubled to look for our Clothes;
God will give every one his own, though the cloaths were torn, scattered, and mislaid, they shall be found whole and together, be nothing shall be missing.
God will give every one his own, though the clothes were torn, scattered, and mislaid, they shall be found Whole and together, be nothing shall be missing.
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some shall rise to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting contempt. This confirmed by our Saviour, Joh. 5.29. They that have done good shall come forth unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil unto the resurrection of damnation.
Some shall rise to everlasting life, Some to shame and everlasting contempt. This confirmed by our Saviour, John 5.29. They that have done good shall come forth unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil unto the resurrection of damnation.
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Certainly whereas the Apostle saith of the body of Gods Children, It is sown in dishonour, it is risen in glory, we may say of the body of the wicked, it is sown in dishonour, it riseth in greater dishonour.
Certainly whereas the Apostle Says of the body of God's Children, It is sown in dishonour, it is risen in glory, we may say of the body of the wicked, it is sown in dishonour, it Riseth in greater dishonour.
Then shall the Righteous shine forth as the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father, Matth. 13.43. This awaking to Resurrection of Life hath that likeness with the awaking of our Bodies in the Morning after a good sleep, that if there was any crudity and indigestion in our stomack over night, we find it dispersed in the Morning;
Then shall the Righteous shine forth as the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father, Matthew 13.43. This awaking to Resurrection of Life hath that likeness with the awaking of our Bodies in the Morning After a good sleep, that if there was any crudity and indigestion in our stomach over night, we find it dispersed in the Morning;
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For as the godly have glorified God in Body and Soul, it is fit they should be glorified in Body and Soul. As the ungodly have dishonoured God in Body and Soul, it is fit that one time they be dishonoured in both.
For as the godly have glorified God in Body and Soul, it is fit they should be glorified in Body and Soul. As the ungodly have dishonoured God in Body and Soul, it is fit that one time they be dishonoured in both.
Do• … not the poor body seem to cry to God from the Earth, Lord, I have been tortured for thy Names sake, I bear yet in my flesh the marks of the Lord Jesus. I have joyned • … y long-suffering with the constancy of my soul:
Do• … not the poor body seem to cry to God from the Earth, Lord, I have been tortured for thy Names sake, I bear yet in my Flesh the marks of the Lord jesus. I have joined • … y long-suffering with the constancy of my soul:
and hi• Soul is tormented in Hell, while his Body lyeth aslee• in the Grave, his Soul might exclaim against God justice and say, my body hath been a snare and a trap unto me,
and hi• Soul is tormented in Hell, while his Body lies aslee• in the Grave, his Soul might exclaim against God Justice and say, my body hath been a snare and a trap unto me,
How doth the lascivious person sin against his own body, if his body must onely rot in the Grave and be there in no worse condition then the bodies of the godly? Nay, he shall find that he hath sinned against his own body,
How does the lascivious person since against his own body, if his body must only rot in the Grave and be there in no Worse condition then the bodies of the godly? Nay, he shall find that he hath sinned against his own body,
whether it be good or evil, 2. Cor. 5.10. The Rabbins have a parable to this purpose, alluding to the first sin of man, The eating of the forbidden fruit.
whither it be good or evil, 2. Cor. 5.10. The Rabbis have a parable to this purpose, alluding to the First since of man, The eating of the forbidden fruit.
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Now that life which body and soul shall enjoy in their re-union being everlasting, and as great in height as in length, should seem to require also an everlasting discourse: But it is quite otherwise;
Now that life which body and soul shall enjoy in their reunion being everlasting, and as great in height as in length, should seem to require also an everlasting discourse: But it is quite otherwise;
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A flame, a gnawing Worm, a lake of fire and brimstone, wailing and gnashing of teeth, shame and contempt, and that everlasting; a Worm that dyeth not, a fire that is not quenched.
A flame, a gnawing Worm, a lake of fire and brimstone, wailing and gnashing of teeth, shame and contempt, and that everlasting; a Worm that Dies not, a fire that is not quenched.
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nor the contempt of his Word, the exercise of their jearing wit. They would 〈 ◊ 〉 turn themselves loose to all intemperance and uncleanness with greediness.
nor the contempt of his Word, the exercise of their jeering wit. They would 〈 ◊ 〉 turn themselves lose to all intemperance and uncleanness with greediness.
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God give them grace when they are assaulted with such temptations, to set God before their eyes, the witness and the Judge of the sincerity or unsincerity of their Actions;
God give them grace when they Are assaulted with such temptations, to Set God before their eyes, the witness and the Judge of the sincerity or unsincerity of their Actions;
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and to be kept back, if not by the love and reverence of God, at least by the terrour of the shame and everlasting contempt and torment kept for the wicked in Hell.
and to be kept back, if not by the love and Reverence of God, At least by the terror of the shame and everlasting contempt and torment kept for the wicked in Hell.
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N• … between shining as the brightness of the Firmamen• and shining as the Stars. Idem dicitur seque• … hemistichio quod dictum est priore, more Hebr• … In these two half Sentences we need not conceiv• 〈 ◊ 〉 increase from the least to the greater,
N• … between shining as the brightness of the Firmamen• and shining as the Stars. Idem dicitur seque• … hemistichio quod dictum est priore, more Hebr• … In these two half Sentences we need not conceiv• 〈 ◊ 〉 increase from the least to the greater,
For those which are stiled wise by our version are Mashkilim in Hebrew, which signifieth both the Instructed, and they that Instruct, and such will turn many to Righteouss.
For those which Are styled wise by our version Are Mashkilim in Hebrew, which signifies both the Instructed, and they that Instruct, and such will turn many to Righteous.
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for it is by the Stars that the Firmament shines bright, and not otherwise. It seems that our Saviour had regard to this Text, when he said, Matth. 5.19. that whosoever shall do and teach Gods Commandements, shall be great in the Kingdom of Heaven.
for it is by the Stars that the Firmament shines bright, and not otherwise. It seems that our Saviour had regard to this Text, when he said, Matthew 5.19. that whosoever shall do and teach God's commandments, shall be great in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Here that especial wisdom is considered, which turneth many to Righteousness. It is a duty enjoyned not to preachers onely, but to all Christians, Jam. 5.19.
Here that especial Wisdom is considered, which turns many to Righteousness. It is a duty enjoined not to Preachers only, but to all Christians, Jam. 5.19.
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〈 ◊ 〉 if any of you do err from the Truth, and one con• … •i•, let him know that he which converteth the sinner from the errour of his way, shall save a Soul f• … Death,
〈 ◊ 〉 if any of you do err from the Truth, and one con• … •i•, let him know that he which Converts the sinner from the error of his Way, shall save a Soul f• … Death,
It is indeed a wo• … for God, but you may have a great hand in 〈 ◊ 〉 You see that it is the great stream of sin that ma• … sinners to be without shame,
It is indeed a wo• … for God, but you may have a great hand in 〈 ◊ 〉 You see that it is the great stream of since that ma• … Sinners to be without shame,
for which everlasting shame and contempt shall be repay'd to the• Then your course to mend that is, that you all joyn in Godliness, in sincerity, in sobriety, in Charity, that you make Righteousness run like a great stream,
for which everlasting shame and contempt shall be repaid to the• Then your course to mend that is, that you all join in Godliness, in sincerity, in sobriety, in Charity, that you make Righteousness run like a great stream,
So shall ye, by making them ashamed of their sins by your holiness and good Counsel, keep the poor Souls from shame and everlasting contempt and torment in Hell.
So shall you, by making them ashamed of their Sins by your holiness and good Counsel, keep the poor Souls from shame and everlasting contempt and torment in Hell.
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So shall you by turning many to Righteousness perfect your own turning, and get to your selves that invaluable reward, to be bright Stars in Gods Heaven.
So shall you by turning many to Righteousness perfect your own turning, and get to your selves that invaluable reward, to be bright Stars in God's Heaven.
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Could many such as this Right Honourable, and Right Religious Lady, have met in such a Conspiracy against the shameless ungodliness of the times, sinners would have been • … asht at the joyned strength of so much vertue.
Could many such as this Right Honourable, and Right Religious Lady, have met in such a conspiracy against the shameless ungodliness of the times, Sinners would have been • … ashed At the joined strength of so much virtue.
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David full of joy for great Victories and Prosperities, thus praiseth God for them, God is the Lord who hath shewed us Light, Psal. 118.27. The eternal blessedness of Gods Children is called the Inheritance of the Saints in the Light, Col. 1.12. God himself, our Sovereign good is the first. Light.
David full of joy for great Victories and Prosperities, thus Praiseth God for them, God is the Lord who hath showed us Light, Psalm 118.27. The Eternal blessedness of God's Children is called the Inheritance of the Saints in the Light, Col. 1.12. God himself, our Sovereign good is the First. Light.
and shine in his presence like Stars for ever, with Holiness and Glory. Their Souls like so many Christal Globes in the Sun shine, being full all thorow,
and shine in his presence like Stars for ever, with Holiness and Glory. Their Souls like so many Crystal Globes in the Sun shine, being full all thorough,
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What surer way to go where Christ is, than to follow his steps? Was not her life a faithful imitation of our Saviour, who left us an Example that we should follow his steps? Who did no sin,
What Surer Way to go where christ is, than to follow his steps? Was not her life a faithful imitation of our Saviour, who left us an Exampl that we should follow his steps? Who did no since,
neither was guile found in his Mouth, Who when he was reviled,, reviled not again, when he suffered he threatned not, but committed himself to him that Judgeth Righteously.
neither was guile found in his Mouth, Who when he was reviled,, reviled not again, when he suffered he threatened not, but committed himself to him that Judgeth Righteously.
Did she not take Christ's Yoak upon her, and learn of him, that he is meek and humble of heart, whereby she found rest unto her soul? Did she not feed the hungry, cloath the naked, comfort the Widow, assist the Orphan, send to visit the sick and the prisoner? Were not here good works real and free from Ostentation, her devotion to God fervent, her affection to his House Cordial, her regard of his Servants exemplary? So she was in her Health,
Did she not take Christ's Yoke upon her, and Learn of him, that he is meek and humble of heart, whereby she found rest unto her soul? Did she not feed the hungry, cloth the naked, Comfort the Widow, assist the Orphan, send to visit the sick and the prisoner? Were not Here good works real and free from Ostentation, her devotion to God fervent, her affection to his House Cordial, her regard of his Servants exemplary? So she was in her Health,
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Thus in her Life, in her Death, and after her Death, she hath made her Light so to shine before men, that they seeing her good Works will glorifie her Father which is in Heaven.
Thus in her Life, in her Death, and After her Death, she hath made her Light so to shine before men, that they seeing her good Works will Glorify her Father which is in Heaven.
and as the Stars for ever and ever? What height of comfort doth she enjoy in the possession of him whom she hath so earnestly sought by her frequent prayers fasting,
and as the Stars for ever and ever? What height of Comfort does she enjoy in the possession of him whom she hath so earnestly sought by her frequent Prayers fasting,
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and exercises of mortification? How doth she relish how the Lord is gracious i• this call, Come thou Blessed of my Father inherit the Kingdom prepared for thee from t• … Foundation of the World.
and exercises of mortification? How does she relish how the Lord is gracious i• this call, Come thou Blessed of my Father inherit the Kingdom prepared for thee from t• … Foundation of the World.
And we beseech thee, great and good God, who hast sanctified a• … so richly adorned thy Servant, to make the good savour of thy gifts in her effectual to the turning of many to Righteousness, to thy glory and their eternal salvation, Amen. FINIS.
And we beseech thee, great and good God, who hast sanctified a• … so richly adorned thy Servant, to make the good savour of thy Gifts in her effectual to the turning of many to Righteousness, to thy glory and their Eternal salvation, Amen. FINIS.
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