Dunton's remains, or, The dying pastour's last legacy to his friends and parishioners ... by John Dunton ... ; to this work is prefixt the author's holy life and triumphant death : and at the latter end of it is annext his funeral sermon.

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Title: Dunton's remains, or, The dying pastour's last legacy to his friends and parishioners ... by John Dunton ... ; to this work is prefixt the author's holy life and triumphant death : and at the latter end of it is annext his funeral sermon.
Author: Dunton, John, 1627 or 8-1676.
Publication: London :: Printed for John Dunton ...,; 1684.
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Subject terms: Dunton, John, -- 1627 or 8-1676 -- Sermons.; Christian life -- Early works to 1800.; Funeral sermons.; Sermons, English -- 17th century.
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22. The Devil and the Spider.

In beholding the Spider, methinks I see some resemblance of the Devil, both Ve∣nemous Creatures, and begin their Work alike, one in the centre of her Web, the other in the centre of the Heart; both aim∣ing at one end, which is to kill and destroy, both forming their inviting works out of their Poysonous Bowels: The Spiders Web so curious, that prying Flies are intangled in it. The Devils Work so glorious, that beautified with Objects of Pleasure and Pro∣fit, every one more or less is snared in it. Sweep away (O Lord) these Cobwebs of sin from my Captivated Soul; set it at Liberty from the thraldom of Satan, so shall it be de∣livered as thy Ransomed one, as a Bird from the Fowler.