I Remember to have Read in Plutarch, that when Pausanias at a Banquet pray'd Simonides to speak some wise thing out of his Philosophy, he only sayd, NONLATINALPHABET Remember, O Pausanias, that thou art a Man;
I remember to have Read in Plutarch, that when Pausanias At a Banquet prayed Simonides to speak Some wise thing out of his Philosophy, he only said, remember, Oh Pausanias, that thou art a Man;
It is now my case, I can tell you nothing new, nothing strange, nothing but what ye all know, I can only put you in remembrance of what ye all expect now, and shall feel one day;
It is now my case, I can tell you nothing new, nothing strange, nothing but what you all know, I can only put you in remembrance of what you all expect now, and shall feel one day;
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not the old Man be reverenc'd for his Age, nor the Infant regarded for its Tenderness, that you must exchange your fair dwellings for a Coffin, your softer Beds for a turf of Earth, your pretty Children for Worms,
not the old Man be reverenced for his Age, nor the Infant regarded for its Tenderness, that you must exchange your fair dwellings for a Coffin, your Softer Beds for a turf of Earth, your pretty Children for Worms,
but in nothing else, yet herein there is enough, for thus speaks the Apostle, Vers. 13. I would not have you to be Ignorant, Brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not,
but in nothing Else, yet herein there is enough, for thus speaks the Apostle, Vers. 13. I would not have you to be Ignorant, Brothers, Concerning them which Are asleep, that you sorrow not,
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but 'tis the death of those that die in the Faith, or suffer Martyrdome for the Testimony of Jesus, that may most properly be so call'd, their deaths being but a repose of their Bodies in the Grave,
but it's the death of those that die in the Faith, or suffer Martyrdom for the Testimony of jesus, that may most properly be so called, their death's being but a repose of their Bodies in the Grave,
1. The first Argument is taken from the nature of Death to a good Man, it's call'd a sleep. Now in what respects it is so call'd, I shall briefly shew you,
1. The First Argument is taken from the nature of Death to a good Man, it's called a sleep. Now in what respects it is so called, I shall briefly show you,
In the Old Testament, such as these. Psal. 6.5. In death no man remembreth thee, and who shall give thee thanks in the grave? Sal. 30.9. Shall the dust praise thee, or shall it declare thy Truth. Again, Eccl. 9.10. There is neither work, nor device, nor knowledg, nor wisdom in the Grave whither thou art going.
In the Old Testament, such as these. Psalm 6.5. In death no man Remember thee, and who shall give thee thanks in the grave? Sal. 30.9. Shall the dust praise thee, or shall it declare thy Truth. Again, Ecclesiastes 9.10. There is neither work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor Wisdom in the Grave whither thou art going.
To these and such like Texts, these two things may be answered. (1.) That they come in with as great a force to prove the mortality of the Soul as the sleep of it,
To these and such like Texts, these two things may be answered. (1.) That they come in with as great a force to prove the mortality of the Soul as the sleep of it,
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and so proving too much, prove nothing at all. (2.) That they are to be understood with respect to that Covenant the Jews were under, which was founded only on Temporal promises,
and so proving too much, prove nothing At all. (2.) That they Are to be understood with respect to that Covenant the jews were under, which was founded only on Temporal promises,
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and of Eternal happiness, or that good men had no belief and expectation of a future State of Bliss, The contrary to which being evident from the Psalms of David, many passages in the writings of the Prophets and the whole design of the 11th Chapter to the Hebrews; But then 'tis to be remembred, that these promises were no part of the Law, that they did not belong to it as 'twas a particular legal Covenant with the Jews on Mount Sinai, that they were but few,
and of Eternal happiness, or that good men had no belief and expectation of a future State of Bliss, The contrary to which being evident from the Psalms of David, many passages in the writings of the prophets and the Whole Design of the 11th Chapter to the Hebrews; But then it's to be remembered, that these promises were no part of the Law, that they did not belong to it as 'twas a particular Legal Covenant with the jews on Mount Sinai, that they were but few,
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these words could not prove the Resurrection of the dead, for to be the God of Abraham signifies to be the Rewarder of Abraham; Now if the Soul is alive and capable of Pleasure in the Interval betwixt its leaving the Body and the Resurrection, God might abundantly reward Abraham, although there were no Resurrection.
these words could not prove the Resurrection of the dead, for to be the God of Abraham signifies to be the Rewarder of Abraham; Now if the Soul is alive and capable of Pleasure in the Interval betwixt its leaving the Body and the Resurrection, God might abundantly reward Abraham, although there were no Resurrection.
but a future State in general against the Sadduces, who, as we are told, Acts 23.8. denyed that there was any such thing as Angel, or Spirit, or life to come.
but a future State in general against the Sadducees, who, as we Are told, Acts 23.8. denied that there was any such thing as Angel, or Spirit, or life to come.
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and, if wee'l believe Josephus, the High-Priest himself and all his Kindred were of this Sect, upon this they esteem'd themselves wiser than all other men,
and, if we'll believe Josephus, the High-Priest himself and all his Kindred were of this Sect, upon this they esteemed themselves Wiser than all other men,
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but he did not here, Abrahams Faith and Obedience being signally greater than other Mens, but his condition, proportionably not happyer, and therefore he must hereafter;
but he did not Here, Abrahams Faith and obedience being signally greater than other Mens, but his condition, proportionably not Happier, and Therefore he must hereafter;
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and consequently Abraham must be alive and in a capacity to receive that reward and those mighty blessings in relation to which God was pleased to stile himself The God of Abraham. God is not the God, i. e.
and consequently Abraham must be alive and in a capacity to receive that reward and those mighty blessings in Relation to which God was pleased to style himself The God of Abraham. God is not the God, i. e.
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And therefore the Apostle Interprets that Declaration of God concerning the Patriarchs, I am the God of thy Father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac,
And Therefore the Apostle Interprets that Declaration of God Concerning the Patriarchs, I am the God of thy Father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac,
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for he hath prepared for them a City. The other place in the New Testament is, that in the 1 Cor. 15.19. where the Apostle designs to prove the Resurrection of the Bod• from the Afflictions and Persecutions of good Men here for the sake of Christ;
for he hath prepared for them a city. The other place in the New Testament is, that in the 1 Cor. 15.19. where the Apostle designs to prove the Resurrection of the Bod• from the Afflictions and Persecutions of good Men Here for the sake of christ;
Now to this Three things may be Replyed. (1.) The former Answer may suffice, viz. that the Apostle's design was not only to prove the Resurrection in particular,
Now to this Three things may be Replied. (1.) The former Answer may suffice, viz. that the Apostle's Design was not only to prove the Resurrection in particular,
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but a life to come in general against some in the Church of Corinth that denyed it. (2) It's true, that were the Souls of the Saints, immediately upon their departure out of the Body admitted to the presence and sight of God, they were not of all others most miserable,
but a life to come in general against Some in the Church of Corinth that denied it. (2) It's true, that were the Souls of the Saints, immediately upon their departure out of the Body admitted to the presence and sighed of God, they were not of all Others most miserable,
though their dead bodies should never be raised again, for the joys of the beatifick Vision are so transcendently great and transporting, that they in the Soul alone would make them infinite requitals for all their Labours and all their Sufferings in this World;
though their dead bodies should never be raised again, for the Joys of the beatific Vision Are so transcendently great and transporting, that they in the Soul alone would make them infinite requitals for all their Labours and all their Sufferings in this World;
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but the intermedial happiness of the Soul, being chiefly in relation to the Resurrection, consisting mostly in an enlarged and assured hope of the Bliss and Joys of that day, the Resurrection of the Dead being the only Foundation of that peace and pleasure the Soul enjoys in its seperate State, it follows, that if there were no Resurrection, there would be no happiness at all for good Men,
but the intermedial happiness of the Soul, being chiefly in Relation to the Resurrection, consisting mostly in an enlarged and assured hope of the Bliss and Joys of that day, the Resurrection of the Dead being the only Foundation of that peace and pleasure the Soul enjoys in its separate State, it follows, that if there were no Resurrection, there would be no happiness At all for good Men,
neither before nor after, and so the Argument Remains good, that of all Men, those who suffer for Christ and his Religion were most miserable. (3.) Our Saviour leaving his Apostles uncertain as to the time of his second coming to judge the World, its not improbable, that they generally thought that it would be in their days,
neither before nor After, and so the Argument Remains good, that of all Men, those who suffer for christ and his Religion were most miserable. (3.) Our Saviour leaving his Apostles uncertain as to the time of his second coming to judge the World, its not improbable, that they generally Thought that it would be in their days,
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but that instantly it should be new Apparel'd with the Celestial Robes of Immortality. 1 Cor. 15.51. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, The Apostle speaks of themselves in that Age, We. More plainly in the verse following my Text, We that are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord, shall not prevent them which are a sleep.
but that instantly it should be new Appareled with the Celestial Robes of Immortality. 1 Cor. 15.51. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, The Apostle speaks of themselves in that Age, We. More plainly in the verse following my Text, We that Are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord, shall not prevent them which Are a sleep.
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his Disciples were apt to conclude, v. 23. That that Disciple should not die. St. John therefore writing last, that he might clear all difficulties, and rectifie all mistakes,
his Disciples were apt to conclude, v. 23. That that Disciple should not die. Saint John Therefore writing last, that he might clear all difficulties, and rectify all mistakes,
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Our Saviour's words to the Penitent Thief are express against it, this day shalt thou be with me in Paradise, So is that Parable of Dives and Lazarus, the one Represented to be in hell tormented with flames, the other at rest in Abrahams bosome full of Peace and Comfort.
Our Saviour's words to the Penitent Thief Are express against it, this day shalt thou be with me in Paradise, So is that Parable of Dives and Lazarus, the one Represented to be in hell tormented with flames, the other At rest in Abrahams bosom full of Peace and Comfort.
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St. Paul no less plainly affirms it, Christ died for us, that whither we sleep or wake, we should live together with him, now it is strange that we should be alive and live with Christ,
Saint Paul no less plainly affirms it, christ died for us, that whither we sleep or wake, we should live together with him, now it is strange that we should be alive and live with christ,
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And since Christ took upon him all our Nature and all our Condition, why should not the Souls of his Servants partake of the same lot as Christ's had in its separate State;
And since christ took upon him all our Nature and all our Condition, why should not the Souls of his Servants partake of the same lot as Christ's had in its separate State;
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but to the Joy and Satisfaction of those longing Souls that were Prisoners of hope. The Souls then of all those who sleep in Jesus are alive, and do think,
but to the Joy and Satisfaction of those longing Souls that were Prisoners of hope. The Souls then of all those who sleep in jesus Are alive, and do think,
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and if the Opinion of some wise Men be true, that the great difference betwixt the Souls of Men arises from the different Constitution of their Bodies, its most likely that holy Souls in the State of Separation are far more clear,
and if the Opinion of Some wise Men be true, that the great difference betwixt the Souls of Men arises from the different Constitution of their Bodies, its most likely that holy Souls in the State of Separation Are Far more clear,
but from all those storms of fortune and persecutions of disgrace that God was pleas'd to Suffer them, either for the Punishment of their Sins or the Trial of their Faith and Patience, to be Exercis'd with.
but from all those storms of fortune and persecutions of disgrace that God was pleased to Suffer them, either for the Punishment of their Sins or the Trial of their Faith and Patience, to be Exercised with.
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2. Argument, The Apostle in the Text makes use of to support us under the Apprehensions of Death, taken from the Resurrection of the dead, built upon the belief of our Saviours Resurrection, For if we believe that Jesus dyed and rose again, those that sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. The Argument proceeds thus,
2. Argument, The Apostle in the Text makes use of to support us under the Apprehensions of Death, taken from the Resurrection of the dead, built upon the belief of our Saviors Resurrection, For if we believe that jesus died and rose again, those that sleep in jesus will God bring with him. The Argument proceeds thus,
If you ask how we know that there will be a Resurrection of the Dead, it's Answerd, because Jesus dyed and rose again and is become the first fruits of them that sleep;
If you ask how we know that there will be a Resurrection of the Dead, it's Answered, Because jesus died and rose again and is become the First fruits of them that sleep;
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1. The Apostles who were the Publishers of this Doctrine to the World, were men of a pure Life and sober Mind, without any spot of immorality in their Actions,
1. The Apostles who were the Publishers of this Doctrine to the World, were men of a pure Life and Sobrium Mind, without any spot of immorality in their Actions,
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and the clearness and strength of their Writings sufficientl• testifie the other, now that such men as these should invent a falshood and then die Martyrs to the Villany, I think is past the belief of a reasonable Creature.
and the clearness and strength of their Writings sufficientl• testify the other, now that such men as these should invent a falsehood and then die Martyrs to the Villainy, I think is passed the belief of a reasonable Creature.
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if the thing they declared, had been false, and their design thereby no other than to deceive the World and to decoy it into a false Worship and Religion.
if the thing they declared, had been false, and their Design thereby no other than to deceive the World and to decoy it into a false Worship and Religion.
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They were so assured of it, that they took their deaths upon it, and when they were not suffer'd any longer to live to Publish it, they layd down their lives and seal'd it with their blood:
They were so assured of it, that they took their death's upon it, and when they were not suffered any longer to live to Publish it, they laid down their lives and sealed it with their blood:
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yet we cannot imagine that such sober Men as the Apostles were would have undergon all manner of Torments for an opinion that they themselves knew to be false,
yet we cannot imagine that such Sobrium Men as the Apostles were would have undergone all manner of Torments for an opinion that they themselves knew to be false,
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Having thus explained and confirm'd the Apostles Arguments in the Text, nothing now remains but that I shew you wherein the virtue and efficacy of them lye, to arm us against the stroke of our own death,
Having thus explained and confirmed the Apostles Arguments in the Text, nothing now remains but that I show you wherein the virtue and efficacy of them lie, to arm us against the stroke of our own death,
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and to support our Spirits under the loss of our Friends, I would not have you Ignorant Brethren, concerning them that are asleep, that ye sorrow not,
and to support our Spirits under the loss of our Friends, I would not have you Ignorant Brothers, Concerning them that Are asleep, that you sorrow not,
but immediately pass into a place of Spiritual delights and pleasures, far from fear and free from danger, enjoying a profound Peace and Tranquillity of mind,
but immediately pass into a place of Spiritual delights and pleasures, Far from Fear and free from danger, enjoying a profound Peace and Tranquillity of mind,
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In Justin Martyr's Language they remain NONLATINALPHABET in a far better place, then they were in here, where being gather'd within themselves, they perpetually enjoy what they love.
In Justin Martyr's Language they remain in a Far better place, then they were in Here, where being gathered within themselves, they perpetually enjoy what they love.
Into Paradise, by which place the later Jews from the time of Esdras, when they began to speak more confidently concerning a future State, signified the State of Holy Souls expecting the Resurrection of their Bodies:
Into Paradise, by which place the later jews from the time of Ezra, when they began to speak more confidently Concerning a future State, signified the State of Holy Souls expecting the Resurrection of their Bodies:
and in Abraham 's bosome, This Phrase being an allusion to the manner of the Jews Feasting, where the best and most beloved Guest lies in the bosome of the Master, it may not only denote the blessed State of Separation in general,
and in Abraham is bosom, This Phrase being an allusion to the manner of the jews Feasting, where the best and most Beloved Guest lies in the bosom of the Master, it may not only denote the blessed State of Separation in general,
Here, the knowledg we have of God and our blessed Saviour, of Divine and Heavenly Spirits and things, is very obscure and imperfect, shewn us as it were through a Glass,
Here, the knowledge we have of God and our blessed Saviour, of Divine and Heavenly Spirits and things, is very Obscure and imperfect, shown us as it were through a Glass,
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our Wills and Affections will be wholy fixt on God, and our Understandings more enlarg'd to receive the knowledg of him, every Day we shall advance in our discoveries of God,
our Wills and Affections will be wholly fixed on God, and our Understandings more enlarged to receive the knowledge of him, every Day we shall advance in our discoveries of God,
besides, we shall not only see God, but this sight of him will transform us into the likeness of his Divine Excellencies, we shall be so Ravish'd with his Goodness,
beside, we shall not only see God, but this sighed of him will transform us into the likeness of his Divine Excellencies, we shall be so Ravished with his goodness,
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His immediate Parents were Persons of Eminency and great Estate, and which is more then all, Patrons and Examples of great Virtue and regular Devotion in this Famous City;
His immediate Parents were Persons of Eminency and great Estate, and which is more then all, Patrons and Examples of great Virtue and regular Devotion in this Famous city;
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Thus, firmly grounded in the true Religion, competently furnish'd with ingenious and useful Knowledg, and much improved by Travel and Observation, he became a well-accomplish'd Person, able to serve,
Thus, firmly grounded in the true Religion, competently furnished with ingenious and useful Knowledge, and much improved by Travel and Observation, he became a well-accomplished Person, able to serve,
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Many Years he liv'd in this Great and Magnificent Corporation, deservedly Honoured with, and faithfully discharging the highest and weightiest Offices of Trust and Government in it, both Civil and Military, and whilst he served a Member of Parliament for a Neighbouring Borough behav'd himself with that Justice and Integrity, that he was both valued at Court and no less respected in that August Assembly.
Many years he lived in this Great and Magnificent Corporation, deservedly Honoured with, and faithfully discharging the highest and Weightiest Offices of Trust and Government in it, both Civil and Military, and while he served a Member of Parliament for a Neighbouring Borough behaved himself with that justice and Integrity, that he was both valued At Court and no less respected in that August Assembly.
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View him in his private Capacity, and there we have the pattern of a good Christian, his Family govern'd with Prudence, restrain'd from vice, I am sure, from open and scandalous ones, accustom'd to the practice of Religion,
View him in his private Capacity, and there we have the pattern of a good Christian, his Family governed with Prudence, restrained from vice, I am sure, from open and scandalous ones, accustomed to the practice of Religion,
So Loving and Respectful an Husband, so Provident and Wise a Father, so Kind and Obliging a Master, that he justly had that Love and Regard, that Duty and Observance which his Kindness and his Care had merited from them.
So Loving and Respectful an Husband, so Provident and Wise a Father, so Kind and Obliging a Master, that he justly had that Love and Regard, that Duty and Observance which his Kindness and his Care had merited from them.
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His Conversation abroad was very Courteous and Affable, treating all he converst with, with an obliging look, a gentile deportment and endearing language, remarkably just to all men, very respectful to the Clergy,
His Conversation abroad was very Courteous and Affable, treating all he conversed with, with an obliging look, a gentile deportment and endearing language, remarkably just to all men, very respectful to the Clergy,
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when justly provok'd, from suffering his displeasure to fester into Malice and Rancour, that he was always in a more then ordinary degree, easie and forward to be reconcil'd.
when justly provoked, from suffering his displeasure to fester into Malice and Rancour, that he was always in a more then ordinary degree, easy and forward to be reconciled.
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To the Doctrine and Discipline of this Church, that asserts the Rights of Princes against all Usurpations, that's free from all Impostures and Innovations, all Pious frauds and arts of gain, To the Services and Devotions of this Church that are Sober and Manly, Decent and Orderly, full of Life and Spirit, terminated on the right object,
To the Doctrine and Discipline of this Church, that asserts the Rights of Princes against all Usurpations, that's free from all Impostors and Innovations, all Pious frauds and arts of gain, To the Services and Devotions of this Church that Are Sobrium and Manly, Decent and Orderly, full of Life and Spirit, terminated on the right Object,
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and fitted to all sorts and conditions of Men, his Affections were so inflam'd, his Judgment so confirm'd, his Practice in them so incessant, that in all these, I pray your pardon,
and fitted to all sorts and conditions of Men, his Affections were so inflamed, his Judgement so confirmed, his Practice in them so incessant, that in all these, I pray your pardon,
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And as he fear'd God and lov'd his Church, so he was no less careful to honour the King and to obey his Ordinances for Gods sake, next to the Interests of Religion, those of the Crown lay nearest his heart,
And as he feared God and loved his Church, so he was no less careful to honour the King and to obey his Ordinances for God's sake, next to the Interests of Religion, those of the Crown lay nearest his heart,
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and were ever most studiously and zealously promoted by him, moved thereunto not by any secret and particular Favours from Court and what were not common to all his fellow-Subjects,
and were ever most studiously and zealously promoted by him, moved thereunto not by any secret and particular Favours from Court and what were not Common to all his Fellow subjects,
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He had indeed, as all of us, the unhappiness to live in an Age that's full of uncharitable Censures, most unreasonable Divisions and Animosities, wherein regular Devotion is by too many, Ignorantly, I fear, maliciously term'd Popery; decent Worship, Superstition;
He had indeed, as all of us, the unhappiness to live in an Age that's full of uncharitable Censures, most unreasonable Divisions and Animosities, wherein regular Devotion is by too many, Ignorantly, I Fear, maliciously termed Popery; decent Worship, Superstition;
and therefore its no wonder, if such men as he, who are invincibly true and firm to the present Government in Church and State, should have their most innocent Actions slanderously reported, their misfortunes reckon'd their faults, their little mistakes blown up into Crimes of the greatest magnitude,
and Therefore its no wonder, if such men as he, who Are invincibly true and firm to the present Government in Church and State, should have their most innocent Actions slanderously reported, their misfortunes reckoned their Faults, their little mistakes blown up into Crimes of the greatest magnitude,
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and their names loaded with many evil Reproaches from those presumptuous and self-will'd Separatists, as St. Peter and St. Jude both call them, who despise Dominion, and speak evil of Dignities;
and their names loaded with many evil Reproaches from those presumptuous and self-willed Separatists, as Saint Peter and Saint U^de both call them, who despise Dominion, and speak evil of Dignities;
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But if this be all the occasion of their ill will and bitter language, the best of it is, 'tis such dirt as will not stick, that is so far from sullying, that it serves mightily to illustrate and brighten their names and memories.
But if this be all the occasion of their ill will and bitter language, the best of it is, it's such dirt as will not stick, that is so Far from sullying, that it serves mightily to illustrate and brighten their names and memories.
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And now we are come to the last and most sorrowful Scene of his Life, I mean, to us, not to him, who, all the time of his Sickness was not heard to let fall one word of discontent under it,
And now we Are come to the last and most sorrowful Scene of his Life, I mean, to us, not to him, who, all the time of his Sickness was not herd to let fallen one word of discontent under it,
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but often, as far as the prevalency of his Disease gave way, expressing his Repentance for the errors of his past life, his patient submission to the Will of God, his willingness to leave this World,
but often, as Far as the prevalency of his Disease gave Way, expressing his Repentance for the errors of his past life, his patient submission to the Will of God, his willingness to leave this World,
and 'tis our humble and confident hope that he sleeps in Jesus, that his Soul is past into the custody and bosome of Jesus, waiting in perfect Peace and in full assurance of Faith for the Resurrection of its Body, which shall at that great day be rows'd again from sleep by the sound of the last Trump, be United to his Soul,
and it's our humble and confident hope that he sleeps in jesus, that his Soul is passed into the custody and bosom of jesus, waiting in perfect Peace and in full assurance of Faith for the Resurrection of its Body, which shall At that great day be roused again from sleep by the found of the last Trump, be United to his Soul,
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and then both be admitted into an uninterrupted Communion with God unto all Eternity. Which God of his infinite Mercy make us all partakers through Jesus Christ our Lord. FINIS.
and then both be admitted into an uninterrupted Communion with God unto all Eternity. Which God of his infinite Mercy make us all partakers through jesus christ our Lord. FINIS.
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