The holy longing

Name: The holy longing
Author: Thomas Watson

The holy longing: or, The saints desire to be with Christ: delivered in a sermon at Al-hallows Lombard-street, Aug. 24. 1658. At the funeral of Mr. Jacob Stock. / By Thomas Watson minister of Stephens Walbrook in the city of London.The holy longing: or, The saints desire to be with Christ: delivered in a sermon at Al-hallows Lumbard-street, Aug. 24. 1658. At the funeral of Mr. Jacob Stock. / By Thomas Watson minister of Stephens Walbrook in the city of London.

Thomas Watson d. 1686London: printed by E.M. for Ralph Smith, 1659

[8], 55 [i.e. 53], [1] p. · 7.9k words · Wing W1130 · ESTC R204059

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AN ELEGY Upon the much lamented death of his dear Friend Mr. Stock.

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His knowledge deep and large, yet never made

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Him dare the Preacher's Office to invade.

Him dare the Preathers Office to invade.

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He never liked to go beyond his reach,

He never lik'd to go beyond his reach,

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Willing he was to learn, though apt to teach.

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I'll add no more, for if I should display

I'le adde no more, for if I should display

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The holy longing

Upon the much to be lamented death of that hopeful Gentleman, Mr. JACOB STOCK, who died in the flower of his age, &c.

Ʋpon the much to be lamented death of that hopeful Gentleman, Mr. JACOB STOCK, who died in the flower of his age, &c.

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Upon the much to be lamented death of that hopeful Gentleman, Mr. JACOB STOCK, who died in the flower of his age, &c.

Ʋpon the much to be lamented death of that hopeful Gentleman, Mr. JACOB STOCK, who died in the flower of his age, &c.

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