For whosoever so orders his Conversation in this World, as to live and die a true Member of the Church of God, shall never fall, shall never be moved,
For whosoever so order his Conversation in this World, as to live and die a true Member of the Church of God, shall never fallen, shall never be moved,
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These being the chief distinguishing Marks of a true Israelite; for whatever Particulars are contained in the following part of this Psalm, may be reduced to these general Heads, of Integrity, Justice, and Truth.
These being the chief distinguishing Marks of a true Israelite; for whatever Particulars Are contained in the following part of this Psalm, may be reduced to these general Heads, of Integrity, justice, and Truth.
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Nothing was more liable to the abuses of Hypocrisie, than the Ceremonial or Tabernacle Service of the Jews, (which is proportionably true of all other outward Worship whatever) and therefore God tries the Truth of their most solemn Acts of Worship, by their Conformity to the plainest Duties of Human Society:
Nothing was more liable to the Abuses of Hypocrisy, than the Ceremonial or Tabernacle Service of the jews, (which is proportionably true of all other outward Worship whatever) and Therefore God tries the Truth of their most solemn Acts of Worship, by their Conformity to the Plainest Duties of Human Society:
'Tis not my Business at present to enlarge upon any Point of Divinity, but only to declare what are the Qualifications which the Prophet David here gives of his true Citizen of Sion, and then to consider how near a Resemblance, the Life of the Honourable Person, whose Funeral Rites we are now performing, had to the Description laid down in this Psalm:
It's not my Business At present to enlarge upon any Point of Divinity, but only to declare what Are the Qualifications which the Prophet David Here gives of his true Citizen of Sion, and then to Consider how near a Resemblance, the Life of the Honourable Person, whose Funeral Rites we Are now performing, had to the Description laid down in this Psalm:
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Therefore I shall endeavour to make it evident, that in the main Actions of his Life, He duly practis'd the great Moral and Political Duties laid down in this Psalm, both as a private Person,
Therefore I shall endeavour to make it evident, that in the main Actions of his Life, He duly practised the great Moral and Political Duties laid down in this Psalm, both as a private Person,
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so accordingly he liv'd and dy'd a devout Worshipper of God. And therefore, III. We have reason to conclude, that his Soul is now at rest upon the spiritual Sion, the holy Mount of God. I.
so accordingly he lived and died a devout Worshipper of God. And Therefore, III. We have reason to conclude, that his Soul is now At rest upon the spiritual Sion, the holy Mount of God. I.
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I shall endeavour to make it evident, That in the main Actions of his Life, He duly practis'd the great Moral and Political Duties laid down in this Psalm, both as a private Person, and as a publick Magistrate.
I shall endeavour to make it evident, That in the main Actions of his Life, He duly practised the great Moral and Political Duties laid down in this Psalm, both as a private Person, and as a public Magistrate.
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But before I proceed to his Character, it may be worth our Observation to consider what a proper Place and Esteem the Prophet David has given these Vertues of Honesty, Justice, and Truth, by making them the chief Ingredients whenever he describes a truly pious Man:
But before I proceed to his Character, it may be worth our Observation to Consider what a proper Place and Esteem the Prophet David has given these Virtues of Honesty, justice, and Truth, by making them the chief Ingredients whenever he describes a truly pious Man:
particularly, through all the account of the Lives of the Patriarchs, through the ancient Book of Job, the Psalms of David, the Proverbs of Solomon, the Sermons of the Prophets, the Expositions, Parables,
particularly, through all the account of the Lives of the Patriarchs, through the ancient Book of Job, the Psalms of David, the Proverbs of Solomon, the Sermons of the prophets, the Expositions, Parables,
And they who forsake these plain, and numerous, and divine Testimonies of what was always esteemed pure and sincere Religion, and undertake to dress it up in new Notions of their own,
And they who forsake these plain, and numerous, and divine Testimonies of what was always esteemed pure and sincere Religion, and undertake to dress it up in new Notions of their own,
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as they best suit with their private Passions, Fancies, and worldly Interests, may make Mankind either ignorant Worshippers of they know not what, or phantastically zealous they know not why; but will never perswade People to be truly humble, charitable, and substantially Good;
as they best suit with their private Passion, Fancies, and worldly Interests, may make Mankind either ignorant Worshippers of they know not what, or fantastically zealous they know not why; but will never persuade People to be truly humble, charitable, and substantially Good;
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Now the Honourable Person, whose bodily Remains are here before us, was one who shew'd the Truth of his Religion, by the Honesty and Justice of his Life;
Now the Honourable Person, whose bodily Remains Are Here before us, was one who showed the Truth of his Religion, by the Honesty and justice of his Life;
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or a Reward against the Innocent, or admitted of any unlawful Gain; but was true to all his Covenants and Contracts, faithfully kept his Oath of Allegiance,
or a Reward against the Innocent, or admitted of any unlawful Gain; but was true to all his Covenants and Contracts, faithfully kept his Oath of Allegiance,
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You who are of the Nobility, Gentry, and his worthy Relations, can witness the high Generosity of his Soul, the Greatness and Constancy of his Friendships, the Love, the Honour,
You who Are of the Nobilt, Gentry, and his worthy Relations, can witness the high Generosity of his Soul, the Greatness and Constancy of his Friendships, the Love, the Honour,
whether in the August Assembly of the Parliament, his honourable Commands in the Militia, or his Justitiary Affairs upon the Bench. How highly Loyal He was ever to His King,
whither in the August Assembly of the Parliament, his honourable Commands in the Militia, or his Justiciary Affairs upon the Bench. How highly Loyal He was ever to His King,
as well as to Man, under all Accidents and Circumstances, through all Variations and Changes; for no Sufferings could terrifie Him, no Prosperity could soften him out of his Duty;
as well as to Man, under all Accidents and circumstances, through all Variations and Changes; for no Sufferings could terrify Him, no Prosperity could soften him out of his Duty;
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no publick Discontents could sowre Him, no private Friendships could byass Him: But lo! He has now concluded the Male-Line of his Loyal Ancestors with untainted Honour;
no public Discontents could sour Him, no private Friendships could bias Him: But lo! He has now concluded the Male-Line of his Loyal Ancestors with untainted Honour;
And may all You, who were his Noble Friends and Acquaintance, maintain the same illustrious, as well as truly Christian Vertue, to the end of your days;
And may all You, who were his Noble Friends and Acquaintance, maintain the same illustrious, as well as truly Christian Virtue, to the end of your days;
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He was not afraid of their Learning, their Prudence, and their Observations, but could throughly relish their wisest Discourses, and match their accutest Sayings.
He was not afraid of their Learning, their Prudence, and their Observations, but could thoroughly relish their Wisest Discourses, and match their accutest Sayings.
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He well knew the sad Degeneracy of this Age, with what Contempt and Scorn the Men of that Function are many times treated by those, who envy their Subsistence, and hate their Vertues;
He well knew the sad Degeneracy of this Age, with what Contempt and Scorn the Men of that Function Are many times treated by those, who envy their Subsistence, and hate their Virtues;
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who having renounc'd their Allegiance to God, are continually offering Violence to his Embassadors, and being conscious to themselves, that they have justly deserv'd an Excommunication for the notorious lewdness of their Lives, cannot but expect an Anathema from every Church-man that they meet,
who having renounced their Allegiance to God, Are continually offering Violence to his ambassadors, and being conscious to themselves, that they have justly deserved an Excommunication for the notorious Lewdness of their Lives, cannot but expect an Anathema from every Churchman that they meet,
These horrible Impieties he knew were too much in fashion among the Great, in whom Civility and common Manners are usually accounted the lowest of their Qualifications,
These horrible Impieties he knew were too much in fashion among the Great, in whom Civility and Common Manners Are usually accounted the lowest of their Qualifications,
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Thus he fully answer'd that part of the Character of a Citizen of Sion, laid down in this Psalm, where it is said of him, That in his Eyes a vile Person is contemned, but he honoureth them that fear the Lord.
Thus he Fully answered that part of the Character of a Citizen of Sion, laid down in this Psalm, where it is said of him, That in his Eyes a vile Person is contemned, but he Honoureth them that Fear the Lord.
But the vile Persons that he contemn'd, were more especially the busie Disturbers of Church and State, either by open Rebellion, secret Conspiracy, or libellous Pamphlets:
But the vile Persons that he contemned, were more especially the busy Disturbers of Church and State, either by open Rebellion, secret conspiracy, or libellous Pamphlets:
And likewise among the vile Persons, he could not but reckon all such (though otherwise never so high in Quality) who scoff'd at Religion, and despis'd the Clergy;
And likewise among the vile Persons, he could not but reckon all such (though otherwise never so high in Quality) who scoffed At Religion, and despised the Clergy;
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But our good Citizen of Sion made much of them that feared the Lord, defended them from the Insolence of those that would oppress them, render'd them Aweful to their Flocks and Charges, teaching them new measures of Reverence by his own Demeanour, making them ready and chearful to render their whole Dues,
But our good Citizen of Sion made much of them that feared the Lord, defended them from the Insolence of those that would oppress them, rendered them Awful to their Flocks and Charges, teaching them new measures of reverence by his own Demeanour, making them ready and cheerful to render their Whole Dues,
They who are of the Commonalty can sufficiently witness the Condescentions of his Kindness, the easie Familiarity of his Converse, the readiness of his Favours,
They who Are of the Commonalty can sufficiently witness the Condescensions of his Kindness, the easy Familiarity of his Converse, the readiness of his Favours,
how he us'd his Authority chiefly to reconcile the minds of those that were offended with each other, to cool their Passions, to lessen their Differences, to recommend the Benefits of Peace and Amity, to declare the ill Consequences of Enmity and Revenge,
how he used his authority chiefly to reconcile the minds of those that were offended with each other, to cool their Passion, to lessen their Differences, to recommend the Benefits of Peace and Amity, to declare the ill Consequences of Enmity and Revenge,
How often have fierce and contending Adversaries forgot their Malice in his presence, and been asham'd to prosecute their Neighbours before him, who always was so kind to his? He was every way so compleatly fitted for his Justitiary Jmployment, by his Wisdom, his Equity,
How often have fierce and contending Adversaries forgotten their Malice in his presence, and been ashamed to prosecute their Neighbours before him, who always was so kind to his? He was every Way so completely fitted for his Justiciary Jmployment, by his Wisdom, his Equity,
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he often serv'd the true ends of Government more by advising as a Friend, than by giving out Orders as a Justice, and compos'd more Differences by the good humour of a Gentleman,
he often served the true ends of Government more by advising as a Friend, than by giving out Order as a justice, and composed more Differences by the good humour of a Gentleman,
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you cannot but remember with what chearfulness of Looks, and heartiness of Language, he receiv'd you to his Table, which you always found loaded with such substantial Provisions,
you cannot but Remember with what cheerfulness of Looks, and heartiness of Language, he received you to his Table, which you always found loaded with such substantial Provisions,
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talk friendly and facetiously with the middle sort of People, kindly and affably with the Lowest: Nay, he would oftentimes give Life and Countenance to the meanest Guests, by particular Applications,
talk friendly and facetiously with the middle sort of People, kindly and affably with the Lowest: Nay, he would oftentimes give Life and Countenance to the Meanest Guests, by particular Applications,
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He never affected much Appearance or Splendor in his Retinue; but the only Pomp in which he seem'd to be most delighted, was in walking constantly to the House of God,
He never affected much Appearance or Splendour in his Retinue; but the only Pomp in which he seemed to be most delighted, was in walking constantly to the House of God,
And now, Beloved, you may think perhaps that I have finish'd his Character by these several Appeals, which I have made to those who fully understood his multiply'd Worth;
And now, beloved, you may think perhaps that I have finished his Character by these several Appeals, which I have made to those who Fully understood his multiplied Worth;
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but yet there are greater things behind for my self to witness, which will shew him to have been a devout Worshipper of God; and that these sundry Instances of his Integrity, Righteousness, and Truth, which I have already given, were but either so many preparatory Qualifications to,
but yet there Are greater things behind for my self to witness, which will show him to have been a devout Worshipper of God; and that these sundry Instances of his Integrity, Righteousness, and Truth, which I have already given, were but either so many preparatory Qualifications to,
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To be Honest, Just, and Faithful, or, what is all one, to be without Guile, is perhaps the safest Description of a good Christian, that the New Testament affords us;
To be Honest, Just, and Faithful, or, what is all one, to be without Guile, is perhaps the Safest Description of a good Christian, that the New Testament affords us;
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our Saviour gave it of Nathaniel, when he call'd him an Israelite indeed, John 1.47. Nay, it is given of our blessed Saviour himself, 1 Pet. 2.22. Who did no Sin, neither was Guile found in his Mouth. And Rev. 14.5. it is there affirm'd of those who are represented as the highest Order of Saints in the Resurrection, that in their Mouth was found no Guile.
our Saviour gave it of Nathaniel, when he called him an Israelite indeed, John 1.47. Nay, it is given of our blessed Saviour himself, 1 Pet. 2.22. Who did no since, neither was Guile found in his Mouth. And Rev. 14.5. it is there affirmed of those who Are represented as the highest Order of Saints in the Resurrection, that in their Mouth was found no Guile.
Without this sure and standing Evidence of the Simplicity of the Heart, we may be at strange Uncertainties about our judging and defining what is true Religion and Vertue; for Experience has assur'd us, that Men may have such odd Apprehensions of the Divinity they worship,
Without this sure and standing Evidence of the Simplicity of the Heart, we may be At strange Uncertainties about our judging and defining what is true Religion and Virtue; for Experience has assured us, that Men may have such odd Apprehensions of the Divinity they worship,
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as may root out all their Remains of Moral Honesty; and things may arrive to that desperate Pass, that some Mens Piety shall be nothing but an Extasie about God, and the Ranckness of Self-love under the sacred name of Zeal.
as may root out all their Remains of Moral Honesty; and things may arrive to that desperate Pass, that Some Men's Piety shall be nothing but an Ecstasy about God, and the Rankness of Self-love under the sacred name of Zeal.
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Having, therefore, attested the Integrity, Righteousness, and Truth of this Great Exemplar before us, and finding him so well qualify'd, according to the Method of the Psalmist, to be a Worshipper of God, I shall in the
Having, Therefore, attested the Integrity, Righteousness, and Truth of this Great Exemplar before us, and finding him so well qualified, according to the Method of the Psalmist, to be a Worshipper of God, I shall in the
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he seem'd to me to have an extraordinary sense of the Majesty of God upon his Mind, a deep and unaffected Humility in all his Thoughts, and religious Actions;
he seemed to me to have an extraordinary sense of the Majesty of God upon his Mind, a deep and unaffected Humility in all his Thoughts, and religious Actions;
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And this Reverential Habit of his Soul, being a due mixture of Fear, and Love, and holy Admiration, was owing, next to the Grace of God, to that strict,
And this Reverential Habit of his Soul, being a due mixture of fear, and Love, and holy Admiration, was owing, next to the Grace of God, to that strict,
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and truly Christian Education, which he receiv'd from the Care of his wise and vertuous Parents; for it was then, that he imbib'd those early and lasting Impressions of the Awefulness of Religion, which he kept inviolate in the University, and in the Countrey, which he carried with him from his Youth to his Grave, through all the Hypocrisie of the Usurpation,
and truly Christian Education, which he received from the Care of his wise and virtuous Parents; for it was then, that he imbibed those early and lasting Impressions of the Awfulness of Religion, which he kept inviolate in the university, and in the Country, which he carried with him from his Youth to his Grave, through all the Hypocrisy of the Usurpation,
He was so far from entertaining any peevish Exceptions against the excellent Liturgy of our Church, that he could never sufficiently admire the Purity, the Spirit, the Holiness, the Divine Plainness, and the comprehensive Wisdom of our publick Prayers: He frequented them,
He was so Far from entertaining any peevish Exceptions against the excellent Liturgy of our Church, that he could never sufficiently admire the Purity, the Spirit, the Holiness, the Divine Plainness, and the comprehensive Wisdom of our public Prayers: He frequented them,
he truly relish'd them, because he came prepar'd unto them, by the private Devotions of his Closet, which he likewise sustain'd and cherish'd by his duly reading,
he truly relished them, Because he Come prepared unto them, by the private Devotions of his Closet, which he likewise sustained and cherished by his duly reading,
for by his humble Gestures, his devout and audible Responses, and his exact Conformity to all the outward Decency prescrib'd, he was, in a manner, a living Rubrick to the whole Congregation;
for by his humble Gestures, his devout and audible Responses, and his exact Conformity to all the outward Decency prescribed, he was, in a manner, a living Rubric to the Whole Congregation;
He was not one who expected Curiosities from the Pulpit, or that the common Christians, or those of an ordinary Understandding should be neglected, to supply Dainties for his Ear:
He was not one who expected Curiosities from the Pulpit, or that the Common Christians, or those of an ordinary Understanding should be neglected, to supply Dainties for his Ear:
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For though he was a Judge of the Purity of Eloquence, the choiceness of Expression, the clearness of Method, the strength of an Argument, the depth of sound Divinity,
For though he was a Judge of the Purity of Eloquence, the choiceness of Expression, the clearness of Method, the strength of an Argument, the depth of found Divinity,
The last Sacrament I gave him, which was on Christmas-day in his Chamber, it was some scruple upon him, that he had not prepar'd himself more solemnly, according to his wonted Method:
The last Sacrament I gave him, which was on Christmas day in his Chamber, it was Some scruple upon him, that he had not prepared himself more solemnly, according to his wonted Method:
But when I told him, that I did not doubt, but his extream Pains, and his commendable Patience under them, had supply'd the Design of his former Self-denials,
But when I told him, that I did not doubt, but his extreme Pains, and his commendable Patience under them, had supplied the Design of his former Self-denials,
and in the latter part of his Weakness, he was pray'd for in many of the neighbouring Churches, in the Cathedral of Winchester, and in the Chappel of his Diocesan.
and in the latter part of his Weakness, he was prayed for in many of the neighbouring Churches, in the Cathedral of Winchester, and in the Chapel of his Diocesan.
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mourn'd when she suffer'd, rejoyc'd when she flourish'd, pray'd fervently, and acted vigorously for Her Prosperity, cherish'd, respected, reverenc'd all Orders of Men within Her;
mourned when she suffered, rejoiced when she flourished, prayed fervently, and acted vigorously for Her Prosperity, cherished, respected, reverenced all Order of Men within Her;
and intirely lov'd by most of the Reverend Fathers that now adorn her, and protect her, by their Learning, their Prudence, their Fortitude, and their Piety. He was so well grounded a Member of the Church of England, that I am fully perswaded, no Art or Cunning, no Allurements, no Terrors, no Losses, could ever have mov'd him from the two main Pillars of his constant Profession and Practice, viz. his Duty to the Church, and his Loyalty to the King; but upon all Occasions,
and entirely loved by most of the Reverend Father's that now adorn her, and Pact her, by their Learning, their Prudence, their Fortitude, and their Piety. He was so well grounded a Member of the Church of England, that I am Fully persuaded, no Art or Cunning, no Allurements, no Terrors, no Losses, could ever have moved him from the two main Pillars of his constant Profession and Practice, viz. his Duty to the Church, and his Loyalty to the King; but upon all Occasions,
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After a continued Enjoyment of his Health for threescore and four years, God was pleased to exercise him with a severe Sickness, above two years since;
After a continued Enjoyment of his Health for threescore and four Years, God was pleased to exercise him with a severe Sickness, above two Years since;
for after most acute and lingring Pains, through the pungency of the Humour inclos'd, and the Causticks that were apply'd, (all which he underwent with wonderful Patience and Resignation, never murmuring or repining,
for After most acute and lingering Pains, through the pungency of the Humour enclosed, and the Caustics that were applied, (all which he underwent with wondered Patience and Resignation, never murmuring or repining,
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but often lifting up his Hands and Eyes in silent Prayer) it came at last to a cancerous Ulcer, through which the whole substance of his Body was drein'd, notwithstanding all the Assistance of able Physicians, all the Skill and Accuracy of Expert Surgeons.
but often lifting up his Hands and Eyes in silent Prayer) it Come At last to a cancerous Ulcer, through which the Whole substance of his Body was drained, notwithstanding all the Assistance of able Physicians, all the Skill and Accuracy of Expert Surgeons.
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But though he gradually decayed, and was by many given over, yet still no possible means were left unattempted (through the unwearied Industry and Sollicitude, the wise, the tender,
But though he gradually decayed, and was by many given over, yet still no possible means were left unattempted (through the unwearied Industry and Solicitude, the wise, the tender,
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and then, having a clear Prospect of his approaching End, he told those about him, that he would take nothing more, took his last Farewel of his Dear Wife, prayed God to bless her,
and then, having a clear Prospect of his approaching End, he told those about him, that he would take nothing more, took his last Farewell of his Dear Wife, prayed God to bless her,
And this he did in the midst of the Commendatory Prayers and Ejaculations of those who were about him, joyning with his own Minister then present, who, notwithstanding his unsought-for Avocation, had the Opportunity of attending his noble and beloved Patron, the last six Weeks of his Illness;
And this he did in the midst of the Commendatory Prayers and Ejaculations of those who were about him, joining with his own Minister then present, who, notwithstanding his unsought-for Avocation, had the Opportunity of attending his noble and Beloved Patron, the last six Weeks of his Illness;
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And now lastly, what remains, but to comfort one another, that through the Mercies and Forgivenesses of our most Gracious God (who delights to magnifie himself in the Salvation of Mankind) our Noble Friend, and Dearest Brother, is now in the Possession of that State of Happiness, which the Souls of humble Penitents receive after this Life;
And now lastly, what remains, but to Comfort one Another, that through the mercies and Forgivenesses of our most Gracious God (who delights to magnify himself in the Salvation of Mankind) our Noble Friend, and Dearest Brother, is now in the Possession of that State of Happiness, which the Souls of humble Penitents receive After this Life;
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where Truth and Holiness have no Disguises, and where Religion raises no Contentions, but those of Praise and Love. There let us leave his Soul at rest,
where Truth and Holiness have no Disguises, and where Religion raises no Contentions, but those of Praise and Love. There let us leave his Soul At rest,
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and in the mean time, whilst we have Health and Opportunity, let Us also endeavour to be eminent in Integrity, Righteousness, and Fidelity, in speaking of the Truth, and in doing good;
and in the mean time, while we have Health and Opportunity, let Us also endeavour to be eminent in Integrity, Righteousness, and Fidis, in speaking of the Truth, and in doing good;
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