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The happiness of those who sleep in Jesus, or, The benefit that comes to…The happinesse of those who sleep in Jesus, or, The benefit that comes to…
The happiness of those who sleep in Jesus, or, The benefit that comes to the dead bodies of the saints even while they are in the grave, sleeping in Jesus delivered in a sermon preached at the funeral of ... Lady Anne Waller, at the new church in Westminst[er], Oct. 31, 1661 : together with the testimony then given unto her / by Edm. Calamy ...The happinesse of those who sleep in Jesus, or, The benefit that comes to the dead bodies of the saints even while they are in the grave, sleeping in Jesus delivered in a sermon preached at the funeral of ... Lady Anne Waller, at the new church in Westminst[er], Oct. 31, 1661 : together with the testimony then given unto her / by Edm. Calamy ...
London: printed by J.H. for Nathanael Webb, 1662
Title page typeset from the transcription.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
There are three great Truths, which if well digested, will prove heart-quieting, and compose the Spirits of Gods people, and make them calm and satisfied in the worst of days and dangers.
There are three great Truthes, which if well digested, will prove heart-quieting, and compose the Spirits of Gods people, and make them calm and satisfied in the worst of daies and dangers.
1. That all the Providences of God, though never so dark and mysterious, and seemingly contrary to his Promises, shall all of them at last concur to the fulfilling of his Promises; ⟨image 3⟩For we know that all things shall work together for good to those who love God.
1. That all the Providences of God, though never so dark and m•sterious, and seemingly contrary to his Promises, shall all of them at last concur to the fulfilling of his Promises; ⟨image 3⟩For we know that all things shall work together for good to those who love God.
2. That sanctified Afflictions are great blessings, and that Correction, when joined with Instruction, is a certain Character of Election. That God had one Son without sin, but no Son without Sorrow; That Afflictions are Divine Touchstones, to try the truth and strength of our Graces, Divine Furnaces, to purge out the Dross of our sins; Divine Files to pare off our spiritual Rust, and Divine framing Houses, to dress us, and make us fit for Heaven.