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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
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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.
Our Light about these things is so clear, they are so little disputable, and so difficult it is to form any argument to the contrary, that few ever set themselves, by any explicit or formed thoughts, to oppose or contend against ⟨p. 26⟩them. It is not (at least, not generally) so much as attempted to disprove them, or assert contrary Principles in opposition to them. Therefore that the dispositions and common Practice of men do so little agree with these Principles, is not that their Notions are herein doubtful, but spiritless; their Light is not uncertain, but weak and impotent. And hereupon their Knowledge signifies as little to its proper End, as if their apprehensions touching these things were none at all, or quite contrary to what they are.
Our Light about these things is so clear, they are so little disputable, and so difficult it is to form any argument to the contrary, that few ever set themselves, by any explicite or formed thoughts, to oppose or contend against