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The Character and Happiness of Them That Die in the Lord / A sermon, preached Oct. 13, 1822, in Park Chapel, Chelsea, on occasion of the death of the late Rev. John Owen cover

The Character and Happiness of Them That Die in the Lord / A sermon, preached Oct. 13, 1822, in Park Chapel, Chelsea, on occasion of the death of the late Rev. John Owen

Chapter 3: FOOTNOTES.
By William Dealtry
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The sermon expounds a passage from Revelation that pronounces blessing on those who die in the Lord, identifying the Lord as Jesus and applying the promise both to martyrs and ordinary believers. The preacher defines dying in the Lord as possessing true, living Christian faith — a sure trust in God’s promises that issues in moral reform and good works — and argues that the character of a life provides the best evidence of a hopeful death. He insists that faith must be active, producing holiness and charity, warns against mere outward profession, allows for late repentance, and comforts mourners by affirming rest from labour and the enduring value of faithful deeds.

 
 

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FOOTNOTES.

[4]  See, particularly, 1 Corinthians xv. 18.  1 Thessalonians iv. 14, 16.

[5]  John vi. 47.

[6a]  Homily on Salvation.

[6b]  Homily on Faith.

[6c]  Ibid.

[8a]  Homily on Faith.

[8b]  Homily on Salvation.

[12a]  Life of Hooker.

[12b]  Life of the Rev. Joseph Milner.

[19]  Homily on Salvation.

[21]  It was about this time that the report of his remarkable qualifications as a minister attracted the attention of the late excellent Bishop Porteus, under whose patronage he accepted the curacy of Fulham, and to whose unalterable kindness, during all the remaining days of that venerable Prelate, he ever professed himself to be deeply indebted.

[30]  A premature report of Mr. Owen’s death having been spread upon the Continent, letters have already arrived, expressing the deepest concern and sympathy at the distressing intelligence.

[35a]  For instance:

“There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel, against the Lord.”  Proverbs xxi. 30.

“The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.”

“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper: and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn.”  Isaiah liv. 17.

“I, even I am he that comforteth you: Who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man, that shall be made as grass?” &c.

[35b]  Such as:

“Nevertheless, though I am sometime afraid, yet put I my trust in Thee.”  Psalms lvi. 3.  Prayer Book version.

“Or, what time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee.”

“Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in Him: and he shall bring it to pass.”  Psalm xxxvii. 5.

“My soul, wait thou only upon God, for my expectation is from Him.”  Psalm lxii. 5.

“Trust in him at all times: ye people, pour out your heart before Him.”  Psalm ii. 8.

“Let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me: and he shall make peace with me.”  Isaiah xxvii. 5.

[40]  Probably in 1818.

[42]  I cite the above passages, under the conviction that they express the genuine feelings of the writer.  In some cases, I should be disposed to consider extracts from journals, &c. when taken alone, as of rather questionable authority.