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The fight of faith crowned, or, A sermon preached at the funeral of that…
The fight of faith crowned, or, A sermon preached at the funeral of that eminently holy man Mr. Henry Stubs by Tho. Watson ...
London : Printed and are to be sold by Joseph Collier ..., 1678
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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.
He was a painful labourer in Gods Vineyard; he preached in season and out of season. The souls of people were dearer to him than his life*. Praying and Preaching was rather his delight than task. He was a burning lamp consuming himself to give light to others.
- *Nec propter vitam vivendi perdere causam. D. Rein.Nec propter vitam vivendi perdere causam. D. Reyn.
He preached feelingly; he felt those truths in his own soul which he recommended to his Auditors; an unconverted Minister is like a Lute, making sweet Music to others, but it self is not sensible; this elect vessel retained a scent and relish of those sacred Truths which he poured out to others.
He preached feelingly; he felt those truths in his own soul which he recommended to his Auditors; an unconverted Minister is like a Lute, making sweet Musick to others, but it self is not sensible; this elect vessel retained a scent and rellish of those sacred Truths which he poured out to others.
He lived much by faith, and had sweet converse with God; all the Saints have Gods heart, but some have more of his company.