A Christian legacy consisting of two parts: I. A preparation for death. II. A consolation against death. By Edward Hyde, Dr. of Divinity, and late rector resident of Brightwell in Berks.

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Title: A Christian legacy consisting of two parts: I. A preparation for death. II. A consolation against death. By Edward Hyde, Dr. of Divinity, and late rector resident of Brightwell in Berks.
Author: Hyde, Edward, 1607-1659.
Publication: [London] :: Printed by R[obert?] W[hite?] for Rich. Davis in Oxon,; 1657.
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Subject terms: Consolation -- Early works to 1800.; Death -- Religious aspects -- Christianit -- Early works to 1800.
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The sick mans second lesson. John 5. 24.

VErily verily I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death unto life.

His second Canticle.

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel for calling me to the knowledge of himself, and to faith in his Son, and to Communion with his holy Spirit: Lord I believe, help thou my unbelief: And grant me so per∣fectly

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and without all doubt to believe in thy Son Jesus Christ, that my faith may never be reproved; and my person and my prayers may alwaies be accepted in thy sight through Jesus Christ our Lord,

Amen.

Or this.

In thee O Lord have I put my trust, let me never be put to confusion; but rid me and deliver me in thy righteousness, incline thine ear unto me and save me.

Be thou my strong hold whereunto I may alway resort; Thou hast promised to help me, for thou art my house of defence and my Castle.

As for me I will patiently abide alway; and will praise thee more and more.

My mouth shall daily speak of thy righteousness and salvation; for I know no end thereof.

O what great troubles and adversities hast thou shewed me? and yet didst thou turn and refresh me, yea and broughtest me from the deep of the earth again.

Therefore will I praise thee and thy faithfulness O God, playing upon an in∣strument of Musick; Unto thee will I sing upon the Harp, O thou holy one of Israel,

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My lips will be fain when I sing unto thee; and so will my soul whom thou hast delivered; and ever wilt deliver according to thine infinite Mercies in Jesus Christ.