A44675:72
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.
But now whereas this their ultimate Perfection hath been said to be virtually contained and summed up in ⟨p. 19⟩Knowledge, we are hereupon to consider how this may appear to be a complete Summary of all such Perfection: And nothing can more evidently appear if you join together
But now whereas this their ultimate Perfection hath been said to be virtually contained and summ'd up in ⟨p. 19⟩Knowledg, we are hereupon to consider how this may appear to be a compleat Summary of all such Perfection: And nothing can more evidently appear if you join together
The true Matter or Object right Manner or Nature of this Knowledge.
The true Matter or Object right Manner or Nature of this Knowledg.
1. The true and proper Object of it must be, not omne scibile, but whatsoever they can be obliged or concerned to know, or that is requisite to their Duty and Felicity; all that lies within their Compass, as they are Creatures, that in such a distinct Sphere, or in their own proper Order, are to correspond to the Ends of their Creation, i. e. to glorify the Author of their Beings, and be happy in him. Infinite Knowledge belongs not to them, is not competent to their Nature, nor necessary either to their Employment or to their Blessedness in the heavenly State. Whatsoever Knowledge is requisite to these Ends, will be included in this their final Perfection.
1. The true and proper Object of it must be, not omne scibile, but whatsoever they can be obliged or concerned to know, or that is requisite to their Duty and Felicity; all that lies within their Compass, as they are Creatures, that in such a distinct Sphere, or in their own proper Order, are to correspond to the Ends of their Creation, i. e. to glorify the Author of their Beings, and be happy in him. Infinite Knowledg belongs not to them, is not competent to their Nature, nor necessary either to their Employment or to their Blessedness in the heavenly State. Whatsoever Knowledg is requisite to these Ends, will be included in this their final Perfection.