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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.
Take we, again, from hence the Measures by which we are to judge what ought to be the dispositions and deportments of his reasonable Creatures towards him, That they be entirely composed, and made up of Love, Reverence, Humility, Dependence, Devotedness, Subjection, Gratitude, and Adoration. And suppose we that, in the Theory, this be, as it generally is, admitted and acknowledged as the just and most regular Consequence of the former.
Take we, again, from hence the Measures by which we are to judge what ought to be the dispositions and deportments of his reasonable Creatures towards him, That they be entirely compos'd, and made up of Love, Reverence, Humility, Dependance, Devotedness, Subjection, Gratitude, and Adoration. And suppose we that, in the Theory, this be, as it generally is, admitted and acknowledg'd as the just and most regular Consequence of the former.
And let us again suppose, That we being made after his Image, which in the Natural Part remains, and is still common to Mankind; and as to the Moral Part is restored in all that are regenerate and born of God. And that therefore we ought to love universally all mankind, to wish and do well to them, as to our selves; and no more to injure any man, than we would destroy, pull in pieces, or offer violence to our own Life and Being. And that we ought, with a more peculiar delectation, to embrace and love all holy and good men, without other distinction, than as any appear more to excel in goodness.
And let us again suppose, That we being made after his Image, which in the Natural Part remains, and is still common to Mankind; and as to the Moral Part is restor'd in all that are regenerate and born of God. And that therefore we ought to love universally all mankind, to wish and do well to them, as to our selves; and no more to injure any man, than we would destroy, pull in pieces, or offer violence to our own Life and Being. And that we ought, with a more peculiar delectation, to embrace and love all holy and good men, without other distinction, than as any appear more to excel in goodness.