A44675:117
A discourse relating to the much-lamented death and solemn funeral of our incomparable and…
A discourse relating to the much-lamented death and solemn funeral of our incomparable and most gracious Queen Mary, of most blessed memory by John Howe.
London: printed for Brabazon Aylmer, 1695
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.
1. It ought to be most remote from us to confine in our narrow thoughts, sincere Religion and Godliness to a ⟨p. 39⟩Party distinguished by little things; and most extra-essential thereto. Take we that great Apostles Document, I perceive God is not respectre of persons; and what he said of Nations, may not we as aptly say that of all such Parties; They that fear God, and work righteousness, are accepted of him, Act. 10.
1. It ought to be most remote from us to confine in our narrow thoughts, sincere Religion and Godliness to a ⟨p. 39⟩Party distinguisht by little things; and most extra-essential thereto. Take we that great Apostles Document, I perceive God is not respecter of persons; and what he said of Nations, may not we as aptly say that of all such Parties; They that fear God, and work righteousness, are accepted of him, Act. 10.
Let us once learn to reckon substantial Godliness a greater thing, than the using, or not using this or that Ceremony. And account, that Faith, Mercy, Judgment, and the love of God, are not to be past over for as little things, as the tithing of mint, anise, and cummin. I believe there are few in the World, if they cast their Eyes about them, but might truly say (what I thank God, I have often thought) that of all our Parties that hold the Substantials of Religion, I have known some of far greater value than my self. Let the being a good Christian, signify more with us, than to belong to a so—or so—shaped, or—figured Church.
Let us once learn to reckon substantial Godliness a greater thing, than the using, or not using this or that Ceremony. And account, that Faith, Mercy, Judgment, and the love of God, are not to be past over for as little things, as the tything of mint, annise, and cummin. I believe there are few in the World, if they cast their Eyes about them, but might truly say (what I thank God, I have often thought) that of all our Parties that hold the Substantials of Religion, I have known some of far greater value than my self. Let the being a good Christian, signify more with us, than to belong to a so—or so—shap'd, or—figured Church.