A sermon preached at Westminster May 26. 1608 at the funerall solemnities of the Right Honorable Thomas Earle of Dorset, late l. high treasurer of England by George Abbot ... ; now published at the request of some honourable persons, very few things being added, which were then cut off by the shortnesse of the time.
A SERMON PREAched at Westminster May 26. 1608. AT THE FVNERALL SOLEMNITIES of the Right Honourable Thomas Earle of Dorset, late L. High Treasurer of ENGLAND. ISAIAH 40. 6. A voice sayd, Crie.
A SERMON PREAched At Westminster May 26. 1608. AT THE FUNERAL SOLEMNITIES of the Right Honourable Thomas Earl of Dorset, late L. High Treasurer of ENGLAND. ISAIAH 40. 6. A voice said, Cry.
And this, touching the comming of Christ, is not nakedly layd downe, but with an intimation also of his fore-runner Iohn the Baptist, the very words being vsed (to make it the more notorious) which are repeated in the third Chapter of Saint Mathew, The voice of a crier in the wildernesse, prepare the way of the Lord: make his paths straight.
And this, touching the coming of christ, is not nakedly laid down, but with an intimation also of his forerunner John the Baptist, the very words being used (to make it the more notorious) which Are repeated in the third Chapter of Saint Matthew, The voice of a crier in the Wilderness, prepare the Way of the Lord: make his paths straight.
that of our selues we are mortall, corruptible and transitorie, and that therefore it is good that we should haue something else to rest our soules vpon.
that of our selves we Are Mortal, corruptible and transitory, and that Therefore it is good that we should have something Else to rest our Souls upon.
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I shall not at this time speake any thing concerning the comming of Christ, but shall rather insist vpon the opening of the reason which leadeth vs vnto Christ Iesus.
I shall not At this time speak any thing Concerning the coming of christ, but shall rather insist upon the opening of the reason which leads us unto christ Iesus.
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And he said, What shall I cry? The whole may be diuided into these two parts, A preparation, and A proclamation. The proclamation is the maine, consisting of the latter words, All flesh is grasse, and all the grace thereof as the flower of the field, &c. In the preparation, are two circumstances:
And he said, What shall I cry? The Whole may be divided into these two parts, A preparation, and A proclamation. The proclamation is the main, consisting of the latter words, All Flesh is grass, and all the grace thereof as the flower of the field, etc. In the preparation, Are two Circumstances:
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Of all which in their order, as God shall giue assistance. A voice said, Crie. 2 We shall little need to inquire, what voice this is which speaketh to Esay.
Of all which in their order, as God shall give assistance. A voice said, Cry. 2 We shall little need to inquire, what voice this is which speaks to Isaiah.
Heere must be such a noise, as would mooue a man that were musing, would whet him that were dull, would rowse him that were slumbring, would awake him that were sleeping.
Here must be such a noise, as would move a man that were musing, would whet him that were dull, would rouse him that were slumbering, would awake him that were sleeping.
For set aside the word of God, Philosophy and experience may informe so much vnto vs. The Churches and Church-yards thorow which we do passe, the tombes of other men, the going before vs of our parents and our kinsfolkes, of our friends and acquaintance, might proclaime this vnto vs. What should we need any crying? or why should we lacke any speaking? We may see this well enough• So many men as wee meet, so many mortall creatures.
For Set aside the word of God, Philosophy and experience may inform so much unto us The Churches and Churchyards thorough which we do pass, the tombs of other men, the going before us of our Parents and our kinsfolks, of our Friends and acquaintance, might proclaim this unto us What should we need any crying? or why should we lack any speaking? We may see this well enough• So many men as we meet, so many Mortal creatures.
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as Herodotus writeth, he broke forth into teares, and yeelded this reason of it, that of all that multitude (which was so great, that for ought we reade, there were neuer in the world so many souldiers at once compacted into one armie) within one hundred yeres there should not one person be remaining aliue.
as Herodotus Writeth, he broke forth into tears, and yielded this reason of it, that of all that multitude (which was so great, that for ought we read, there were never in the world so many Soldiers At once compacted into one army) within one hundred Years there should not one person be remaining alive.
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For as we reade in S. Austen, the aches of our bones, the heauinesse of our bodies, the deafenesse of our eares, the dimnesse of our sight, the baldnesse of our heads, the grainesse of our haires, are signes of a house that is ready to fall to the ground.
For as we read in S. Austen, the aches of our bones, the heaviness of our bodies, the deafness of our ears, the dimness of our sighed, the baldness of our Heads, the grainesse of our hairs, Are Signs of a house that is ready to fallen to the ground.
Hee alludeth to an old house, whereof when the walles doe moulder and fitter away, the roofe is vncouered, the timber is disiointed, it is an euident argument, that it will not be long before this house fall.
He alludeth to an old house, whereof when the walls do moulder and fitter away, the roof is uncovered, the timber is disjointed, it is an evident argument, that it will not be long before this house fallen.
In like maner in the new Testament, our Sauiour taking his leaue of his Disciples, biddeth them, Go, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father,
In like manner in the new Testament, our Saviour taking his leave of his Disciples, bids them, Go, and teach all Nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father,
Whereupon Vincentius Lyrinensis very elegantly doth descant, What is it that thou must keepe, That which is committed to thee, not that which is inuented by thee:
Whereupon Vincentius Lerins very elegantly does descant, What is it that thou must keep, That which is committed to thee, not that which is invented by thee:
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The Physicians of Egypt, as Diodorus Siculus doth report, had this rule prescribed to them, that they should make their practise according to a booke deliuered vnto them from ancient Physicians, and approued writers.
The Physicians of Egypt, as Diodorus Siculus does report, had this Rule prescribed to them, that they should make their practice according to a book Delivered unto them from ancient Physicians, and approved writers.
If he command we must speak; what he willeth, we must cry. So much of the Preparation. And now to the Proclamation. All flesh is grasse, &c. 5 Heere the speech is so significant, that euery word hath his weight. Flesh it selfe intendeth corruption.
If he command we must speak; what he wills, we must cry. So much of the Preparation. And now to the Proclamation. All Flesh is grass, etc. 5 Here the speech is so significant, that every word hath his weight. Flesh it self intends corruption.
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When flesh is named heere, and it is not said, a liuing creature, or a spirit, nay not so much as that which is ordinarie in the Scripture, a man, it implieth a dissolution.
When Flesh is nam Here, and it is not said, a living creature, or a Spirit, nay not so much as that which is ordinary in the Scripture, a man, it Implies a dissolution.
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For God meaning for to crowne with the garland of immortalitie, those that haue striuen lawfully, doth not come downe to them to honour them vpon earth,
For God meaning for to crown with the garland of immortality, those that have striven lawfully, does not come down to them to honour them upon earth,
Such a veile was afterwards in the temple at Hierusalem, which at the death of our blessed Sauiour did rent from the top vnto the bottome, at which time a man might haue beheld the very Sanctum Sanctorum. So when our flesh, this veile, which keepeth vs from beholding the inuisibilitie of that mightie one, shall be rent and torne in peeces by dissolution and by death, we shall behold our Creator, but neuer vntill that time.
Such a veil was afterwards in the temple At Jerusalem, which At the death of our blessed Saviour did rend from the top unto the bottom, At which time a man might have beheld the very Sanctum Sanctorum. So when our Flesh, this veil, which Keepeth us from beholding the invisibility of that mighty one, shall be rend and torn in Pieces by dissolution and by death, we shall behold our Creator, but never until that time.
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and fasten it as with a naile into our cogitations, that our daies are but vanitie, our continuance heere but momentame, our abode on earth but vncertaintie.
and fasten it as with a nail into our cogitations, that our days Are but vanity, our Continuance Here but momentame, our Abided on earth but uncertainty.
7 Now lest it should be said, that with some it may bee thus, but with other otherwise, it is farther added, that All flesh is grasse. Men are all of the same molde,
7 Now lest it should be said, that with Some it may be thus, but with other otherwise, it is farther added, that All Flesh is grass. Men Are all of the same mould,
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The wise woman of Tecoah could speake in generall to Dauid, We must needs die, and we are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered vp againe.
The wise woman of Tecoah could speak in general to David, We must needs die, and we Are as water spilled on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again.
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and after that commeth the iudgement. Where the indefinite proposition is equiualent to a generall. Death, saith Seneca, is the hauen, whither euery ship must go:
and After that comes the judgement. Where the indefinite proposition is equivalent to a general. Death, Says Senecca, is the Haven, whither every ship must go:
Which Socrates himselfe did rightly vnderstand, when after his condemnation being told by his friends, that if he would giue liking thereunto, they would by violence take him from the officers, or otherwise conuey him away;
Which Socrates himself did rightly understand, when After his condemnation being told by his Friends, that if he would give liking thereunto, they would by violence take him from the Officers, or otherwise convey him away;
he not onely gaue no consent to that proiect of theirs, but also smiled at them, asking whether they knew any place, without the territorie of Athens, to the which death might not approch.
he not only gave no consent to that project of theirs, but also smiled At them, asking whither they knew any place, without the territory of Athens, to the which death might not approach.
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And as pretie a speech was that of Hormisda the Persian, who being by his king sent in ambassage to Constantius the Roman Emperour, was caused by Constantius to walke vp and downe, to view the citie Rome.
And as pretty a speech was that of Hormisdas the Persian, who being by his King sent in ambassage to Constantius the Roman Emperor, was caused by Constantius to walk up and down, to view the City Rome.
But being asked by the Emperour what he thought of Rome, or what was his iudgement concerning it, he replied, that it was the most glorious Citie, that was in the world;
But being asked by the Emperor what he Thought of Room, or what was his judgement Concerning it, he replied, that it was the most glorious city, that was in the world;
That wee may not dread the sharpnesse of it, the Sonne of God himselfe by sustaining death in his flesh, hath sanctified death vnto vs. 8 A man would haue thought, that by this time sufficient had beene sayd.
That we may not dread the sharpness of it, the Son of God himself by sustaining death in his Flesh, hath sanctified death unto us 8 A man would have Thought, that by this time sufficient had been said.
As if he should haue subioyned, that if in the life of man there be any thing more faire, more amiable, more goodly, more specious, more illustrious than the common qualitie,
As if he should have subjoined, that if in the life of man there be any thing more fair, more amiable, more goodly, more specious, more illustrious than the Common quality,
There be many things in this world of high esteeme with men, goodly houses, glorious clothes, daintie fare, curious gardens, musicke, baths, plate and possessions:
There be many things in this world of high esteem with men, goodly houses, glorious clothes, dainty fare, curious gardens, music, baths, plate and possessions:
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And so also doth Saint Chrysostome, likening men vnto stage-players, among whom one is a King, a second stands for a Captaine, a third serues for a Mariner, and other haue other parts;
And so also does Saint Chrysostom, likening men unto stageplayers, among whom one is a King, a second Stands for a Captain, a third serves for a Mariner, and other have other parts;
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There it is true which Lucian causeth one to report, that when he came amongst the dead, he could there see no difference betweene Nireus the faire, and Thersites the foule:
There it is true which Lucian Causes one to report, that when he Come among the dead, he could there see no difference between Nireus the fair, and Thersites the foul:
Where if it should be obiected that he grew to this contemplation, when immediatly he was to leaue the world, I may tell you of other persons, who in their strength and vigor haue had as good meditations.
Where if it should be objected that he grew to this contemplation, when immediately he was to leave the world, I may tell you of other Persons, who in their strength and vigor have had as good meditations.
Titus that Romane Emperour hauing set out shewes and spectacles for a hundred daies together, to demonstrate the magnificence of that Empire, on the last day of those sights, in the presence of all the people did breake foorth into teares, vpon a consideration, that all that pompe was vanished and dissolued into nothing.
Titus that Roman Emperor having Set out shows and spectacles for a hundred days together, to demonstrate the magnificence of that Empire, on the last day of those sights, in the presence of all the people did break forth into tears, upon a consideration, that all that pomp was vanished and dissolved into nothing.
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as neither on the other side, he gaue testimonie of griefe for the death of one of his sonnes, who died a very few dayes before the time of his triumph;
as neither on the other side, he gave testimony of grief for the death of one of his Sons, who died a very few days before the time of his triumph;
Thus did the grauest and wisest men that were among the olde Romans, in the happiest and most glorious things that euer did befall them while they were heere amongst men.
Thus did the Gravest and Wisest men that were among the old Roman, in the Happiest and most glorious things that ever did befall them while they were Here among men.
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Such meditations as these were, would well become Gods best seruants, to lay it vnto their heart, that the heigth of earthly felicity being taken in it selfe, is but store of the lightest vanitie.
Such meditations as these were, would well become God's best Servants, to lay it unto their heart, that the heighth of earthly felicity being taken in it self, is but store of the Lightest vanity.
When he calleth for the greatest, there is no way of auoiding, there is no meanes of withdrawing, there is no place for absenting, there is no course of resisting.
When he calls for the greatest, there is no Way of avoiding, there is no means of withdrawing, there is no place for absenting, there is no course of resisting.
10 What I haue spoken all this while touching the maine of my text, is verified in that spectacle which is now before our eyes, which can not chuse but be vnto vs a memoriall of mortalitie.
10 What I have spoken all this while touching the main of my text, is verified in that spectacle which is now before our eyes, which can not choose but be unto us a memorial of mortality.
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For heere we are to celebrate the funerall solemnitie of an honourable personage, a graue Counseller of Estate, a great Officer of the Crowne, a faithfull seruant vnto his Maiestie.
For Here we Are to celebrate the funeral solemnity of an honourable personage, a graven Counsellor of Estate, a great Officer of the Crown, a faithful servant unto his Majesty.
Touching whom, since you expect that something should be sayd, I shall draw the beginning of that which I must deliuer, from a witnesse beyond all exception;
Touching whom, since you expect that something should be said, I shall draw the beginning of that which I must deliver, from a witness beyond all exception;
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Her Maiestie not long before her death being pleased, as 〈 ◊ 〉 seemeth, with some speciall piece of seruice which his Lordship had done vnto her, grew at large to discourse touching this Noble man,
Her Majesty not long before her death being pleased, as 〈 ◊ 〉 seems, with Some special piece of service which his Lordship had done unto her, grew At large to discourse touching this Noble man,
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as an honorable person, and a Counseller of Estate, in writing hath aduertised me. Her Highnesse was then pleased to decipher out his life, by seuen steps or degrees:
as an honourable person, and a Counsellor of Estate, in writing hath advertised me. Her Highness was then pleased to decipher out his life, by seuen steps or Degrees:
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and afterward in the Temple, (where he tooke the degree of Barrister) he gaue tokens of such pregnancie, such studiousnesse and iudgement, that he was held no way inferiour to any of his time or standing.
and afterwards in the Temple, (where he took the degree of Barrister) he gave tokens of such pregnancy, such studiousness and judgement, that he was held no Way inferior to any of his time or standing.
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(whereof this Common-wealth, found great benefit in his Lordships elder yeeres, in the deepest consulations that belonged vnto this kingdome.) And being prisoner in Rome for the space of foureteene daies, (which trouble was brought vpon him by some who hated him for his loue to religion,
(whereof this Commonwealth, found great benefit in his Lordship's elder Years, in the Deepest consulations that belonged unto this Kingdom.) And being prisoner in Room for the Molle of foureteene days, (which trouble was brought upon him by Some who hated him for his love to Religion,
The third step which her Maiestie did thinke good to obserue was (vpon returne into England) his comming vnto her Court, where on diuers occasions he bountifully feasted her Highnesse and her Nobles;
The third step which her Majesty did think good to observe was (upon return into England) his coming unto her Court, where on diverse occasions he bountifully feasted her Highness and her Nobles;
As first, when his Lordship was sent to the French King Charles the ninth, partly to congratulate his mariage with the daughter of Maximilian the Emperour,
As First, when his Lordship was sent to the French King Charles the ninth, partly to congratulate his marriage with the daughter of Maximilian the Emperor,
and partly about other weighty affaires touching both the kingdomes. At which time his Lordship was so honorably attended with Gentlemen of choice qualitie;
and partly about other weighty affairs touching both the kingdoms. At which time his Lordship was so honorably attended with Gentlemen of choice quality;
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Secondly, when afterward in a seruice of tickle nature, he was imploied into the Low Countries, where notwithstanding the sharpe sight which by some was caried ouer him,
Secondly, when afterwards in a service of tickle nature, he was employed into the Low Countries, where notwithstanding the sharp sighed which by Some was carried over him,
The fift time obserued was, his temper and moderation after his returns from thence, when her Maiestie to giue contentation to a great personage, in those daies of high imploiment, was pleased to command him vnto his owne house, there priuately to remaine till her farther pleasure was knowen.
The fift time observed was, his temper and moderation After his returns from thence, when her Majesty to give contentation to a great personage, in those days of high employment, was pleased to command him unto his own house, there privately to remain till her farther pleasure was known.
before that he was aduanced to that high office, which afterward he bare, in which time he daily shewed great diligence and sound iudgement, in her weightiest affaires.
before that he was advanced to that high office, which afterwards he bore, in which time he daily showed great diligence and found judgement, in her Weightiest affairs.
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The last of all was that space, wherein he held the roome of Lord High Treasurer of England, in which place she noted the continuall and excessiue paines,
The last of all was that Molle, wherein he held the room of Lord High Treasurer of England, in which place she noted the continual and excessive pains,
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and since his death, his Maiestie that now is, the most religious, the most learned, the most iudicious King, that this land euer enioied, (as I haue beene aduertised from persons of high qualitie) hath beene pleased diuers times to giue many excellent speeches before the Lords concerning him,
and since his death, his Majesty that now is, the most religious, the most learned, the most judicious King, that this land ever enjoyed, (as I have been advertised from Persons of high quality) hath been pleased diverse times to give many excellent Speeches before the lords Concerning him,
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And indeed, these were most gracious testimonies of two such Soueraignes to their seruant, who desired much to please them with loyaltie and fidelitie, with vigilancie and care, with industrie and diligence, incredible,
And indeed, these were most gracious testimonies of two such Sovereigns to their servant, who desired much to please them with loyalty and Fidis, with vigilancy and care, with industry and diligence, incredible,
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And neuer was there any Noble man, who with more humble agnising, with more feeling and affectionate gratefulnesse did entertaine the fauours of his Soueraignes,
And never was there any Noble man, who with more humble agnizing, with more feeling and affectionate gratefulness did entertain the favours of his Sovereigns,
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than this honorable person did, as may fully appeare by many w••ds in his last will, recommending to his posteritie, a speciall grace of his Maiestie, in sending a Ring vnto him, which he wisheth his to keepe,
than this honourable person did, as may Fully appear by many w••ds in his last will, recommending to his posterity, a special grace of his Majesty, in sending a Ring unto him, which he wishes his to keep,
12 Now for other parts of morall vertues, how many rare things were in him? Who more louing vnto his wife, that Honorable Ladie, the mirrour of all true vertue? It is a most worthy testimonie, that he hath giuen thereof,
12 Now for other parts of moral Virtues, how many rare things were in him? Who more loving unto his wife, that Honourable Lady, the mirror of all true virtue? It is a most worthy testimony, that he hath given thereof,
if truth were once found out, and staining imputations were wiped away from the integritie of his Honor? Who more true of his word? It was a noble testimonie, which a most Honorable personage gaue of his Lordship since his death, in a right worthy assemblie, that in much conuersation and concurrence in many causes, of great waight and importance, hee neuer heard him speake,
if truth were once found out, and staining imputations were wiped away from the integrity of his Honour? Who more true of his word? It was a noble testimony, which a most Honourable personage gave of his Lordship since his death, in a right worthy assembly, that in much Conversation and concurrence in many Causes, of great weight and importance, he never herd him speak,
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What noble man in our time was more giuen to hospitalite, and keeping of a great house? Hauing liued, seuenty and two yeeres (for so was his age accounted) and being married more then fifty and three yeeres,
What noble man in our time was more given to hospitalite, and keeping of a great house? Having lived, seuenty and two Years (for so was his age accounted) and being married more then fifty and three Years,
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But for more then twentie yeeres, besides workmen and other hired, his number at the least hath beene two hundred and twenty daily, as appeared vpon checke-rowle.
But for more then twentie Years, beside workmen and other hired, his number At the least hath been two hundred and twenty daily, as appeared upon checke-rowle.
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Who more magnificent than than his Lordship in solemne entertainments? as (besides other particulars) was manifested not long since abundantly to the world,
Who more magnificent than than his Lordship in solemn entertainments? as (beside other particulars) was manifested not long since abundantly to the world,
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but hee commonly paid more for it, than it was worth, yeelding this reason of it, that it would the better prosper and continue in his name and posteritie.
but he commonly paid more for it, than it was worth, yielding this reason of it, that it would the better prosper and continue in his name and posterity.
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) And if there should grow difference betweene his Executors and any person demanding, his hearty praier and desire is to the Deanes of Windsore, Westminster,
) And if there should grow difference between his Executors and any person demanding, his hearty prayer and desire is to the Deanes of Windsor, Westminster,
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Which if they refuse to doe, which he hopeth they will not, or if the partie claiming shall not obey their award, he leaueth them to the ordinarie course of law,
Which if they refuse to do, which he Hopes they will not, or if the party claiming shall not obey their award, he Leaveth them to the ordinary course of law,
In the yeere 1597. which was a time of the greatest scarcitie that euer we did know, his Lordship sent into Sussex of his free gift vnto six parishes store of Danske Rie bought at Billingsgate.
In the year 1597. which was a time of the greatest scarcity that ever we did know, his Lordship sent into Sussex of his free gift unto six Parishes store of Dansk Rye bought At Billingsgate.
Diuers other yeeres, and namely this present yeere 1608. his Lordship hath caused weekely certaine quarters of Wheat, to be caried from his owne Granary at Lewes in Sussex,
Diverse other Years, and namely this present year 1608. his Lordship hath caused weekly certain quarters of Wheat, to be carried from his own Granary At Lewes in Sussex,
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And that this his Lordships bountie might continue after his death, by his last Will and Testament he hath bequeathed a thousand pounds for the erecting of a Granarie at the place which last I named,
And that this his Lordship's bounty might continue After his death, by his last Will and Testament he hath bequeathed a thousand pounds for the erecting of a Granary At the place which last I nam,
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In that famous Vniuersitie of Oxford, where his Lordship for more then sixteene yeeres was our Honorable Chancellor, it was his speciall care to substitute such vnder him as were most sound for Religion, which the wiser sort did obserue,
In that famous university of Oxford, where his Lordship for more then sixteene Years was our Honourable Chancellor, it was his special care to substitute such under him as were most found for Religion, which the Wiser sort did observe,
Touching the education of those honorable plants his grand-children, his Lordship was euer carefull that they should be trained vp in the trueth of religion, farre from Poperie and idolatrie.
Touching the education of those honourable plants his Grandchildren, his Lordship was ever careful that they should be trained up in the truth of Religion, Far from Popery and idolatry.
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How angry would he be, when he was at his Countrey house, if they came not duly to praiers? He neuer could endure that they otherwise should be matched, than where was sound religion.
How angry would he be, when he was At his Country house, if they Come not duly to Prayers? He never could endure that they otherwise should be matched, than where was found Religion.
Concerning his owne soule, when the last yeere he was sicke, besides ordinarie praiers, he composed himselfe to God by receiuing the holy Sacrament of the Lords Supper,
Concerning his own soul, when the last year he was sick, beside ordinary Prayers, he composed himself to God by receiving the holy Sacrament of the lords Supper,
Nay to let all other things passe, how holily and Christianly in his last Will and Testament doth he commend his soule vnto God! I must professe when I saw it first, it did very much affect me.
Nay to let all other things pass, how holily and Christianly in his last Will and Testament does he commend his soul unto God! I must profess when I saw it First, it did very much affect me.
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And because it cannot chuse but giue very full contentment to all reasonably minded, yea perhaps may doe much good vnto other by the example, I thinke it not amisse to read the very words, that his owne hand hath deliuered. These they are:
And Because it cannot choose but give very full contentment to all reasonably minded, yea perhaps may do much good unto other by the Exampl, I think it not amiss to read the very words, that his own hand hath Delivered. These they Are:
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First therefore as a liuing creature most bound thereunto, I heere throw downe and prostrate my selfe in all humility and thankefulnes, at the foot of my Creator, Redeemer,
First Therefore as a living creature most bound thereunto, I Here throw down and prostrate my self in all humility and thankfulness, At the foot of my Creator, Redeemer,
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and Sauiour, rendring vnto his diuine Maiestie my most lowly, hearty and infinite thanks, in that he hath vouchsafed to create me a man indued and infused with soule and reason,
and Saviour, rendering unto his divine Majesty my most lowly, hearty and infinite thanks, in that he hath vouchsafed to create me a man endued and infused with soul and reason,
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and fashioned like vnto the image of his owne eternall Sonne, that might haue made me a brutish and soule-lesse beast, to haue fed and grased vpon the earth,
and fashioned like unto the image of his own Eternal Son, that might have made me a brutish and soulless beast, to have fed and grazed upon the earth,
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But especially in that he hath pleased to make me a Christian man, whereby in this life I may ioy and reioice with the sound and badge of that glorious name,
But especially in that he hath pleased to make me a Christian man, whereby in this life I may joy and rejoice with the found and badge of that glorious name,
and when I goe from hence I may thereby, and through the mercies and goodnesse of Iesus Christ depart and die in assurance and comfort of my soules and bodies saluation and resurrection,
and when I go from hence I may thereby, and through the Mercies and Goodness of Iesus christ depart and die in assurance and Comfort of my Souls and bodies salvation and resurrection,
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To him therefore my most mercifull and omnipotent God, and into the hands of his inexplicable and eternall goodnesse, I giue, will and bequeath my soule, firmely and assuredly trusting, beleeuing and freely confessing, That by the death and passion of his Sonne Iesus Christ,
To him Therefore my most merciful and omnipotent God, and into the hands of his inexplicable and Eternal Goodness, I give, will and Bequeath my soul, firmly and assuredly trusting, believing and freely confessing, That by the death and passion of his Son Iesus christ,
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and by his onely mercy, meane and mediation for me, and by none other, and not by any good worke or merit of mine owne (although I must acknowledge, that I am bound vpon paine of damnation, to doe as many good works as possibly I can or may;
and by his only mercy, mean and mediation for me, and by none other, and not by any good work or merit of mine own (although I must acknowledge, that I am bound upon pain of damnation, to do as many good works as possibly I can or may;
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all which when I haue done, yet am I but an vnprofitable seruant, and a sinfull creature full of all iniquitie) I shall liue and partake with his Saints in his heauenly kingdome, of that eternall and inexplicable blisse and happinesse which he hath prepared for his elect, of which number (through his infinite mercy and goodnesse) I doe confidently and stedfastly hope, know and beleeue that I am one.
all which when I have done, yet am I but an unprofitable servant, and a sinful creature full of all iniquity) I shall live and partake with his Saints in his heavenly Kingdom, of that Eternal and inexplicable bliss and happiness which he hath prepared for his elect, of which number (through his infinite mercy and Goodness) I do confidently and steadfastly hope, know and believe that I am one.
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14 These things did God prouide should be in his Lordships lifetime, that those who did loue and honour him (of whom I must euermore acknowledge my selfe to be one,
14 These things did God provide should be in his Lordship's lifetime, that those who did love and honour him (of whom I must evermore acknowledge my self to be one,
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Neither need I flie to Scipio that admirable Romane, who being ouer night so honored by his countrey-men, that the Senators and the people of that citie, together with the Latines and other their confederates, in solemne fashion brought him home to his house, the next day he was found dead.
Neither need I fly to Scipio that admirable Roman, who being over night so honoured by his countrymen, that the Senators and the people of that City, together with the Latins and other their confederates, in solemn fashion brought him home to his house, the next day he was found dead.
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And for the ages past, I might tell you of Petrus Castellanus, Bishop sometimes of Orleans, who being preaching in the pulpit, fell suddenly downe and died.
And for the ages past, I might tell you of Peter Castellanus, Bishop sometime of Orleans, who being preaching in the pulpit, fell suddenly down and died.
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I might remember you of that woorthy and most renoumed Emperour, Frederike Barbarossa, who going for Palestina, to recouer the Holy land out of the hands of the Saracens, which he thought to be a seruice most acceptable to Christ,
I might Remember you of that worthy and most renowned Emperor, Frederick Barbarossa, who going for Palestine, to recover the Holy land out of the hands of the Saracens, which he Thought to be a service most acceptable to christ,
and for effecting whereof, he left his countrey and friends, yet by the way as he passed, in the presence of many of his armie, was suddenly drowned in the riuer Sapheth.
and for effecting whereof, he left his country and Friends, yet by the Way as he passed, in the presence of many of his army, was suddenly drowned in the river Sapheth.
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Yea albeit at that time Valentinian had not receiued the Sacrament of Baptisme, yet Saint Ambrose is resolued that propter voluntatem & votum Baptismi,
Yea albeit At that time Valentinian had not received the Sacrament of Baptism, yet Saint Ambrose is resolved that propter voluntatem & Votum Baptism,
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I might rehearse the example of Iouian another famous Emperour, who was the man that freed the Roman armie from the danger whereinto Iulian the Apostata going against the Persians had brought it.
I might rehearse the Exampl of Jovian Another famous Emperor, who was the man that freed the Roman army from the danger whereinto Iulian the Apostata going against the Persians had brought it.
But he being a zealous and most resolute Christian, and knowing that they not long before, (to giue contentment to Iulian) had turned Heathens and Infidels, made answer that himselfe professing for Iesus Christ, would neuer take vpon him any gouernment ouer Gentiles;
But he being a zealous and most resolute Christian, and knowing that they not long before, (to give contentment to Iulian) had turned heathens and Infidels, made answer that himself professing for Iesus christ, would never take upon him any government over Gentiles;
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Nay I might tell of Iosiah, whom Ieremy did terme, the breath of their nostrels, the Anointed of the Lord, yet saith withall, that he was taken in their nets, that is, was caught away suddenly.
Nay I might tell of Josiah, whom Ieremy did term, the breath of their nostrils, the Anointed of the Lord, yet Says withal, that he was taken in their nets, that is, was caught away suddenly.
Iustine Martyr speaking of this most godly king, and the maner of his death doth make this obiection, why the wicked did not say that Iosias was so slaine,
Justin Martyr speaking of this most godly King, and the manner of his death does make this objection, why the wicked did not say that Iosias was so slain,
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I might amplifie this point much farther, but I end it with that saying of the Apostle Paul, What art thou that condemnest or iudgest another mans seruant? He standeth or falleth to his owne master.
I might amplify this point much farther, but I end it with that saying of the Apostle Paul, What art thou that Condemnest or Judges Another men servant? He Stands or falls to his own master.
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15 Yet, that truth may not be concealed in the matter which now I handle; as God dealt with this noble person somewhat extraordinarily in taking him from among vs,
15 Yet, that truth may not be concealed in the matter which now I handle; as God dealt with this noble person somewhat extraordinarily in taking him from among us,
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The last yeere when he returned after his greeuous sicknesse, he spake it more than once to his honorable friends, that he had setled his soule and composed it to another world, whensoeuer God should call for him.
The last year when he returned After his grievous sickness, he spoke it more than once to his honourable Friends, that he had settled his soul and composed it to Another world, whensoever God should call for him.
The day before he died, writing with his owne hand to one of his grand-childrē, he more than once in that letter vsed this or the like phrase, After my death: and, when I am dead and gone.
The day before he died, writing with his own hand to one of his Grandchildren, he more than once in that Letter used this or the like phrase, After my death: and, when I am dead and gone.
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The last morning of his life, it was noted by those who were neerest about his Lordship, that he was apparently longer at his priuate meditations, then commonly hee did vse.
The last morning of his life, it was noted by those who were nearest about his Lordship, that he was apparently longer At his private meditations, then commonly he did use.
But the words of his will, written with his owne hand may giue great satisfaction to a man of a hard conceit, that he did fit himselfe to mortalitie, whereof in the former yeere he had had a warning peece.
But the words of his will, written with his own hand may give great satisfaction to a man of a hard conceit, that he did fit himself to mortality, whereof in the former year he had had a warning piece.
I will read his Lordships owne words, in which letech man iudge, whether it may not bee thought that there was some instinct more then ordinarie. Thus then his will beginneth:
I will read his Lordship's own words, in which letech man judge, whither it may not be Thought that there was Some instinct more then ordinary. Thus then his will begins:
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The eternall God of heauen and earth, the Father, the Sonne, and the holy Ghost, guide and prosper this mine intent and purpose, which in their name I heere take in hand and begin.
The Eternal God of heaven and earth, the Father, the Son, and the holy Ghost, guide and prosper this mine intent and purpose, which in their name I Here take in hand and begin.
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So as heere we liue euery houre, nay euery instant a thousand waies subiect to the suddē stroke of death, which ought to terrifie, teach and warne vs to make our selues ready as well in the preparation of our soules to God,
So as Here we live every hour, nay every instant a thousand ways Subject to the sudden stroke of death, which ought to terrify, teach and warn us to make our selves ready as well in the preparation of our Souls to God,
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as by the disposition of all our earthly fortunes to the world, whensoeuer it shal please the heauenly power to call vs from this miserable and transitory life vnto that blessed and euerlasting life to come: Therefore, &c. 16 Yet to all this I may adde, that by vs who are liuing, there is an vse to be made of these th•ngs:
as by the disposition of all our earthly fortune's to the world, whensoever it shall please the heavenly power to call us from this miserable and transitory life unto that blessed and everlasting life to come: Therefore, etc. 16 Yet to all this I may add, that by us who Are living, there is an use to be made of these th•ngs:
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When in this present spectacle wee may sensibly beholde, that life is so vncertaine, that we may say with Plinie, Whereas there be in men innumerable signes of death, there is no assured signe of safetie and of securitie in the yongest or the strongest:
When in this present spectacle we may sensibly behold, that life is so uncertain, that we may say with Pliny, Whereas there be in men innumerable Signs of death, there is no assured Signen of safety and of security in the youngest or the Strongest:
And this is so much the rather to be desired in this life, because as we reade in Salomon, if the tree doe fall toward the South or toward the North, in the place that the tree falleth, there it shall be, that is,
And this is so much the rather to be desired in this life, Because as we read in Solomon, if the tree do fallen towards the South or towards the North, in the place that the tree falls, there it shall be, that is,
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Let him euer be before our eyes, that when he shall send for vs, we may appeare with readinesse, with alacritie and with confidence before the Throne of his Grace.
Let him ever be before our eyes, that when he shall send for us, we may appear with readiness, with alacrity and with confidence before the Throne of his Grace.
The words which his Lordship in his last will vseth of his Ladie are these: Inprimis, I giue, will, and bequeath vnto the Ladie Cicely Countesse of Dorset, my most vertuous, faithfull, and dearely beloued wife, not as any recompence of her infinit merit towards mee, who for her incomparable loue, zeale, & hartie affection euer shewed vnto me, and for those her so rare, many, and reuerent vertues, of chastitie, modestie, fidelitie, humilitie, secrecie, wisdome, patience, and a mind• repleat with all pietie and goodnesse, which euermore haue and do abound in her, deserueth to be honoured, loued and esteemed aboue all the transitory wealth and treasure of this world, and therefore by no price of earthly riches can by me be valued, recompensed or requi•ed: To her therefore my most vermous, faithfull and intirely beloued wife, Not, I say, as a recompense, but as a true token and testimony of my vnspeakable loue, affection, and estimation, and reuerenc• long since fixed and setled in my heart towards her, I giue, will and bequeath, &c.
The words which his Lordship in his last will uses of his Lady Are these: Inprimis, I give, will, and Bequeath unto the Lady Cicely Countess of Dorset, my most virtuous, faithful, and dearly Beloved wife, not as any recompense of her infinite merit towards me, who for her incomparable love, zeal, & hearty affection ever showed unto me, and for those her so rare, many, and reverent Virtues, of chastity, modesty, Fidis, humility, secrecy, Wisdom, patience, and a mind• repleat with all piety and Goodness, which evermore have and do abound in her, deserves to be honoured, loved and esteemed above all the transitory wealth and treasure of this world, and Therefore by no price of earthly riches can by me be valued, recompensed or requi•ed: To her Therefore my most vermous, faithful and entirely Beloved wife, Not, I say, as a recompense, but as a true token and testimony of my unspeakable love, affection, and estimation, and reuerenc• long since fixed and settled in my heart towards her, I give, will and Bequeath, etc.
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