The desire of all men a sermon preach'd at Daventry in Northamptonshire, March 5, 1694/5, (being the day of the interment of our late Most Gracious Queen), before the bayliff and burgesses of the said corporation of Daventry and other gentlemen of the country, and published at their request / by Charles Allestree ...

Allestree, Charles, 1653 or 4-1707
Publisher: Printed for Thomas Bennet and Obediah Smith
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1665
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A23681 ESTC ID: R8239 STC ID: A1080
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Numbers XXIII, 10; Mary -- II, -- Queen of England, 1662-1694; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 Numbers 23.10. Let me die the Death of the Righteous, and let my last End be like his. Numbers 23.10. Let me die the Death of the Righteous, and let my last End be like his. n2 crd. vvb pno11 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc vvb po11 ord vvb vbi j png31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THis is the Comprehensive Desire of all Mankind in the World, both Good and Bad; THis is the Comprehensive Desire of all Mankind in the World, both Good and Bad; d vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1, d j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 for though few Men are careful enough of imitating the Lives of the Righteous, yet even the worst of People, by a natural impulse, are desirous of following them in their Deaths. for though few Men Are careful enough of imitating the Lives of the Righteous, yet even the worst of People, by a natural impulse, Are desirous of following them in their Death's. c-acp cs d n2 vbr j av-d pp-f vvg dt n2 pp-f dt j, av av dt js pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1, vbr j pp-f vvg pno32 p-acp po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 Now this Desire takes place to the heigth, and occurrs irresistibly to the Mind, when we see a departing Soul upon the Wing, just ready to take seizure of Heaven, Now this Desire Takes place to the heighth, and occurs irresistibly to the Mind, when we see a departing Soul upon the Wing, just ready to take seizure of Heaven, av d n1 vvz n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvz av-j p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns12 vvb dt j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, av j pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 and of all the Glories, that are the promis'd Reward of Virtue and Innocence: and of all the Glories, that Are the promised Reward of Virtue and Innocence: cc pp-f d dt n2, cst vbr dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 And to urge us effectually to this pious Ejaculation of praying to die the Death of the Righteous, we have the brightest Example before us, that ever shin'd in our English Sphere (both for the eminency of her Goodness, And to urge us effectually to this pious Ejaculation of praying to die the Death of the Righteous, we have the Brightest Exampl before us, that ever shined in our English Sphere (both for the eminency of her goodness, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 av-j p-acp d j n1 pp-f vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, pns12 vhb dt js n1 p-acp pno12, cst av vvd p-acp po12 np1 n1 (d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 as well as Station) in the Interment of our Glorious QUEEN, and in her happy Translation into another World: as well as Station) in the Interment of our Glorious QUEEN, and in her happy translation into Another World: c-acp av c-acp n1) p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, cc p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 We commemorate this Day an instance of the most exalted Virtue, and the most Heroick Piety, that possibly either this Age, We commemorate this Day an instance of the most exalted Virtue, and the most Heroic Piety, that possibly either this Age, pns12 j d n1 dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j-vvn n1, cc dt av-ds j n1, cst av-j d d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 or any preceding Time was ever able to produce; whose Death, by the benignity of Heaven, attracted the Desires of all Men: or any preceding Time was ever able to produce; whose Death, by the benignity of Heaven, attracted the Desires of all Men: cc d j-vvg n1 vbds av j pc-acp vvi; rg-crq n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvd dt n2 pp-f d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 It was suitable to the Integrity of her Life, and correspondent to the course of her Living here: It was suitable to the Integrity of her Life, and correspondent to the course of her Living Here: pn31 vbds j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 vvg av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 It was an Effect and Demonstration of the Holiness of her Conversation, and will powerfully recommend the practise of Righteousness to all Mankind, that shall advert to it, from the Patience and Resignation, that was conspicuous in our Departed QUEEN, It was an Effect and Demonstration of the Holiness of her Conversation, and will powerfully recommend the practice of Righteousness to all Mankind, that shall advert to it, from the Patience and Resignation, that was conspicuous in our Departed QUEEN, pn31 vbds dt vvb cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, cst vmb vvi p-acp pn31, p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cst vbds j p-acp po12 vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 and from the assurance she enjoy'd of an everlasting Rest in Heaven. and from the assurance she enjoyed of an everlasting Rest in Heaven. cc p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 She had been initiated early into the Principles of Religion, and remember'd her Creator in the Days of her Youth; She had been initiated early into the Principles of Religion, and remembered her Creator in the Days of her Youth; pns31 vhd vbn vvn av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
13 so that when God, in Mercy, thought fit to take Her to himself, and to exchange her Corruptible Crown for an Immarcessible one in Glory. so that when God, in Mercy, Thought fit to take Her to himself, and to exchange her Corruptible Crown for an Immarcessible one in Glory. av cst c-crq np1, p-acp n1, vvd j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp px31, cc pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 p-acp dt j pi p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
14 He was pleas'd not to leave himself without a Witness of his Government, but in the terrible day of Trial to demonstrate to the World, that Goodness and Virtue are Substantial Blessings, that they will bring a Man peace at the last, that they are able to fortifie the Mind with patience under the severest pressures, He was pleased not to leave himself without a Witness of his Government, but in the terrible day of Trial to demonstrate to the World, that goodness and Virtue Are Substantial Blessings, that they will bring a Man peace At the last, that they Are able to fortify the Mind with patience under the Severest pressures, pns31 vbds vvn xx pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cst n1 cc n1 vbr j n2, cst pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 n1 p-acp dt ord, cst pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt js n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
15 and by, opening a view of Heaven above, to yield comfort to the most languishing Soul, under any worldly Calamities or Afflictions. and by, opening a view of Heaven above, to yield Comfort to the most languishing Soul, under any worldly Calamities or Afflictions. cc p-acp, vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 a-acp, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt av-ds j-vvg n1, p-acp d j n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
16 When therefore an instance of such Goodness, and such a Glorious Departure is present to our Thoughts, When Therefore an instance of such goodness, and such a Glorious Departure is present to our Thoughts, c-crq av dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc d dt j n1 vbz j p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
17 how forcibly must Mankind be excited to wish from the very bottom of their Souls to die the death of the Righteous, how forcibly must Mankind be excited to wish from the very bottom of their Souls to die the death of the Righteous, c-crq av-j vmb n1 vbb vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
18 and that their last end may be like his? and that their last end may be like his? cc cst po32 ord n1 vmb vbi j png31? (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 3
19 Now in prosecuting this matter, though I shall have no necessity to piece the Text, either with the foregoing or following Verses; Now in prosecuting this matter, though I shall have no necessity to piece the Text, either with the foregoing or following Verses; av p-acp vvg d n1, cs pns11 vmb vhi dx n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, av-d p-acp dt vvg cc vvg n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
20 yet, I find my self constrain'd to beg this supposition, that (as the most proper and suitable season) the Words may be imagin'd to be utter'd upon the view of a Righteous Person's going off to Eternity; yet, I find my self constrained to beg this supposition, that (as the most proper and suitable season) the Words may be imagined to be uttered upon the view of a Righteous Person's going off to Eternity; av, pns11 vvb po11 n1 vvn pc-acp vvi d n1, cst (c-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1) dt n2 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1|vbz vvg p-acp p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
21 And then the Motives, that render his Death desirable, may be reduc'd to these three Heads, which I shall severally apply, at the end of this Discourse, to our Late QUEEN, And then the Motives, that render his Death desirable, may be reduced to these three Heads, which I shall severally apply, At the end of this Discourse, to our Late QUEEN, cc av dt n2, cst vvb po31 n1 j, vmb vbi vvn p-acp d crd n2, r-crq pns11 vmb av-j vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp po12 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
22 and to the sad Occasion of this Days Solemnity. I. First, To the consideration of the innocency of the Righteous Man's Life, in the whole course and tenor of his Actions. and to the sad Occasion of this Days Solemnity. I. First, To the consideration of the innocency of the Righteous Man's Life, in the Whole course and tenor of his Actions. cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2 n1. np1 ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j ng1 n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
23 II. Secondly, To his peaceable Carriage and Deportment in his Sickness, or upon his Death-Bed. III. II Secondly, To his peaceable Carriage and Deportment in his Sickness, or upon his Death-Bed. III. crd ord, p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1. np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
24 And lastly, To the assurance he has of enjoying Heaven hereafter, and securing himself of Happiness to all Eternity. And lastly, To the assurance he has of enjoying Heaven hereafter, and securing himself of Happiness to all Eternity. cc ord, p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhz pp-f vvg n1 av, cc vvg px31 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
25 Now, though all these Qualifications are not always the ingredients of a Righteous Man's Life, or do necessarily denominate or constitute him such; Now, though all these Qualifications Are not always the ingredients of a Righteous Man's Life, or do necessarily denominate or constitute him such; av, cs d d n2 vbr xx av dt n2 pp-f dt j ng1 n1, cc vdb av-j vvi cc vvi pno31 d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
26 but God is pleas'd sometimes, without any visible or previous course of Piety before, to make use of his Prerogative, but God is pleased sometime, without any visible or previous course of Piety before, to make use of his Prerogative, cc-acp np1 vbz vvn av, p-acp d j cc j n1 pp-f n1 a-acp, pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
27 and pardon a Sinner at the last upon Repentance; and pardon a Sinner At the last upon Repentance; cc vvb dt n1 p-acp dt ord p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
28 yet, as this is a Case (which very rarely happens) and no Man at that Season can be morally secur'd of the Sincerity of his Intentions; yet, as this is a Case (which very rarely happens) and not Man At that Season can be morally secured of the Sincerity of his Intentions; av, c-acp d vbz dt n1 (r-crq av av-j vvz) cc xx n1 p-acp d n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
29 so the Person that dies in these Circumstances, wants the Comfort of a Good Reflexion: so the Person that die in these circumstances, Wants the Comfort of a Good Reflection: av dt n1 cst vvz p-acp d n2, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
30 Whereas the Just Man that needs no Repentance, (as the Scripture stiles him, Luke 15.7.) has the advantage of seeing Heaven before him, Whereas the Just Man that needs no Repentance, (as the Scripture stile him, Lycia 15.7.) has the advantage of seeing Heaven before him, cs dt j n1 cst vvz dx n1, (c-acp dt n1 vvz pno31, av crd.) vhz dt n1 pp-f vvg n1 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
31 and his Good Works behind for his Consolation; and his Good Works behind for his Consolation; cc po31 j vvz a-acp p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
32 he looks upon Heaven through the best end of the Perspective, and upon his Good Works, through the Reverse, he looks upon Heaven through the best end of the Perspective, and upon his Good Works, through the Reverse, pns31 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f dt n1, cc p-acp po31 j vvz, p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
33 but both yield him a delightful Prospect: but both yield him a delightful Prospect: cc-acp d vvb pno31 dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
34 Now all these Marks of a Righteous Person, were eminently united and center'd in the Character of our Late Gracious QUEEN: Now all these Marks of a Righteous Person, were eminently united and centered in the Character of our Late Gracious QUEEN: av d d n2 pp-f dt j n1, vbdr av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
35 She was, from her Infancy, from the dawn of Life to the setting thereof, a constant uniform Pattern of all Virtue and Obedience, the most remarkable Creature for Patience under the afflicting Hand of God in her Sickness, She was, from her Infancy, from the dawn of Life to the setting thereof, a constant uniform Pattern of all Virtue and obedience, the most remarkable Creature for Patience under the afflicting Hand of God in her Sickness, pns31 vbds, p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n-vvg av, dt j j n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, dt av-ds j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
36 and (what endued her with this composedness of Spirit) had a Plerophory, and inward hope, and (what endued her with this composedness of Spirit) had a Plerophory, and inward hope, cc (r-crq vvd pno31 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1) vhd dt np1, cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
37 and a certain assurance of her Reward in Heaven. I. and a certain assurance of her Reward in Heaven. I. cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp n1. pns11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 4
38 I begin with the first, That the Consideration of the innocence of the Righteous Man's Life, is a main Motive and Inducement for us to covet to die his Death. I begin with the First, That the Consideration of the innocence of the Righteous Man's Life, is a main Motive and Inducement for us to covet to die his Death. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord, cst dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j ng1 n1, vbz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 5
39 It is observable in the Rise and Beginnings of Sickness, when Diseases make their Approaches, It is observable in the Rise and Beginnings of Sickness, when Diseases make their Approaches, pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f n1, c-crq n2 vvb po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
40 and gradually seize upon the Vitals, (if they do not come in such an astonishing manner, and gradually seize upon the Vitals, (if they do not come in such an astonishing manner, cc av-jn vvi p-acp dt n2-j, (cs pns32 vdb xx vvi p-acp d dt vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
41 as to stupifie the Senses, and benumb the Faculties of the Soul) there are but two things at that time, which generally the thoughts of Men are conversant and employ themselves about, that is, in reflecting either upon their Good or Bad Actions. as to stupify the Senses, and benumb the Faculties of the Soul) there Are but two things At that time, which generally the thoughts of Men Are conversant and employ themselves about, that is, in reflecting either upon their Good or Bad Actions. c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n2, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1) pc-acp vbr p-acp crd n2 p-acp d n1, r-crq av-j dt n2 pp-f n2 vbr j cc vvi px32 p-acp, cst vbz, p-acp vvg d p-acp po32 j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
42 For all those indifferent Actions of our Lives (which neither carry any malignity or essential Goodness in their Nature) are so far from being the Subject of our Contemplation at that time, that there is not the least room left for a Cursory Reflexion upon them: For all those indifferent Actions of our Lives (which neither carry any malignity or essential goodness in their Nature) Are so Far from being the Subject of our Contemplation At that time, that there is not the least room left for a Cursory Reflection upon them: p-acp d d j n2 pp-f po12 n2 (r-crq dx vvb d n1 cc j n1 p-acp po32 n1) vbr av av-j p-acp vbg dt j-jn pp-f po12 n1 p-acp d n1, cst pc-acp vbz xx dt ds n1 vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
43 And the reason, why the Mind of Man, in all the Operations it can exert, is solely limited and apply'd to this Object, is, And the reason, why the Mind of Man, in all the Operations it can exert, is solely limited and applied to this Object, is, cc dt n1, q-crq dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d dt n2 pn31 vmb vvi, vbz av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp d n1, vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
44 because it is wholly employ'd with recollecting and preparing things for the Trial of the Great Day, Because it is wholly employed with recollecting and preparing things for the Trial of the Great Day, c-acp pn31 vbz av-jn vvd p-acp vvg cc vvg n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
45 for the coming of the LORD; for the coming of the LORD; p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
46 And (these indifferent Actions of Life, neither serving one way nor the other, neither to justifie nor condemn us in the other World) it is unconceivable, And (these indifferent Actions of Life, neither serving one Way nor the other, neither to justify nor condemn us in the other World) it is unconceivable, cc (d j n2 pp-f n1, av-dx vvg crd n1 ccx dt n-jn, av-dx pc-acp vvi ccx vvi pno12 p-acp dt j-jn n1) pn31 vbz j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 5
47 and almost impossible, that any thing (which does not tend to one of these Ends, either to acquit or condemn us at God's Tribunal) should find any entertainment in our Thoughts. and almost impossible, that any thing (which does not tend to one of these Ends, either to acquit or condemn us At God's Tribunal) should find any entertainment in our Thoughts. cc av j, cst d n1 (r-crq vdz xx vvi p-acp crd pp-f d n2, av-d pc-acp vvi cc vvb pno12 p-acp npg1 n1) vmd vvi d n1 p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 6
48 I know sometimes the necessary management of our Domestick Affairs, does interpose and hinder this intention of Mind, I know sometime the necessary management of our Domestic Affairs, does interpose and hinder this intention of Mind, pns11 vvb av dt j n1 pp-f po12 j-jn n2, vdz vvi cc vvi d n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
49 and a Man's Thoughts are frequently call'd back from their application to the things of another World, to a due regard to the settlement of the Affairs of this: and a Man's Thoughts Are frequently called back from their application to the things of Another World, to a due regard to the settlement of the Affairs of this: cc dt ng1 n2 vbr av-j vvn av p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
50 But it ought to be remember'd, that Matters of this nature God commanded Hezekiah to do, 2 Kings 20.1. To set his House in order. But it ought to be remembered, that Matters of this nature God commanded Hezekiah to do, 2 Kings 20.1. To Set his House in order. cc-acp pn31 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn, cst n2 pp-f d n1 np1 vvd np1 pc-acp vdi, crd n2 crd. pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
51 And it is a Duty which he requires of all Mankind; And it is a Duty which he requires of all Mankind; cc pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvz pp-f d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
52 so that if this care is any interruption to us, and hinders us from calling our Moral and Virtuous Actions to remembrance, it is only a little exchange of our Office for the better, it only diverts us from meditating upon that which was Good, to fasten and engage us to that Work, which we actually know to be our Duty, and commanded to be done. so that if this care is any interruption to us, and hinders us from calling our Moral and Virtuous Actions to remembrance, it is only a little exchange of our Office for the better, it only diverts us from meditating upon that which was Good, to fasten and engage us to that Work, which we actually know to be our Duty, and commanded to be done. av cst cs d n1 vbz d n1 p-acp pno12, cc vvz pno12 p-acp vvg po12 n1 cc j n2 p-acp n1, pn31 vbz av-j dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt jc, pn31 av-j vvz pno12 p-acp vvg p-acp d r-crq vbds j, pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp d n1, r-crq pns12 av-j vvb pc-acp vbi po12 n1, cc vvd pc-acp vbi vdn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 6
53 Now, though it is a great Comfort (even in the midst of Health, before there are any Disturbances in Nature) to feed upon the Repast of a Good Conscience, Now, though it is a great Comfort (even in the midst of Health, before there Are any Disturbances in Nature) to feed upon the Repast of a Good Conscience, av, cs pn31 vbz dt j n1 (av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pc-acp vbr d n2 p-acp n1) pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
54 and to enjoy that serenity of Mind, which naturally flows from the Remembrance of a well-spent Life; and to enjoy that serenity of Mind, which naturally flows from the Remembrance of a well-spent Life; cc pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1, r-crq av-j vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 6
55 yet it is a more unspeakable pleasure to enjoy this Conscience and Reflexion of things at the last Hour and Article of Death; yet it is a more unspeakable pleasure to enjoy this Conscience and Reflection of things At the last Hour and Article of Death; av pn31 vbz dt av-dc j n1 pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt ord n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
56 because that time being the Conclusion of our Lives, the Horizon betwixt Us and Eternity, we are remov'd from the danger of relapsing, Because that time being the Conclusion of our Lives, the Horizon betwixt Us and Eternity, we Are removed from the danger of relapsing, c-acp cst n1 vbg dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt n1 p-acp pno32 cc n1, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
57 and from the Fears of forfeiting the Reward of our Innocence, by any actual Sin, or open Transgression of the Laws of God: and from the Fears of forfeiting the Reward of our Innocence, by any actual since, or open Transgression of the Laws of God: cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp d j n1, cc j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
58 Whereas, he, that in the midst of his Days looks back, and is able to comfort himself with the Virtuousness of his Former Life, has (it is true) the satisfaction of a Good Reflexion, Whereas, he, that in the midst of his Days looks back, and is able to Comfort himself with the Virtuousness of his Former Life, has (it is true) the satisfaction of a Good Reflection, cs, pns31, cst p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 vvz av, cc vbz j pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, vhz (pn31 vbz j) dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
59 but not so lasting an impression of Joy upon his Spirits, because he may justly be afraid, but not so lasting an impression of Joy upon his Spirits, Because he may justly be afraid, cc-acp xx av vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2, c-acp pns31 vmb av-j vbi j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
60 lest through the deceitfulness of his Heart, and the insinuation of Sin, he should hereafter, upon surprise, give way to Temptations, lest through the deceitfulness of his Heart, and the insinuation of since, he should hereafter, upon surprise, give Way to Temptations, cs p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmd av, p-acp n1, vvb n1 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
61 and by one gross Sin cancel the memory of all his former Virtue: and by one gross since cancel the memory of all his former Virtue: cc p-acp crd j n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f d po31 j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
62 But this is the security of a Dying Man (that has spent his Life in a constant course of Piety before) that his Reflection shall be as lasting as Eternity, But this is the security of a Dying Man (that has spent his Life in a constant course of Piety before) that his Reflection shall be as lasting as Eternity, cc-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg n1 (cst vhz vvn po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 a-acp) cst po31 n1 vmb vbi a-acp j c-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
63 and himself out of danger of committing any thing, that may embitter his Remembrance. and himself out of danger of committing any thing, that may embitter his Remembrance. cc px31 av pp-f n1 pp-f vvg d n1, cst vmb vvi po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 7
64 It was Tully 's Observation, that amongst other things (which recommended the practise of Virtue to us) this was none of the least, That it was acconstant Comforter to us in all the Distresses and Ex•gencies of Humane Life; It was Tully is Observation, that among other things (which recommended the practice of Virtue to us) this was none of the least, That it was acconstant Comforter to us in all the Distresses and Ex•gencies of Humane Life; pn31 vbds np1 vbz n1, cst p-acp j-jn n2 (r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12) d vbds pi pp-f dt ds, cst pn31 vbds j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
65 that nothing could solace a Man's Mind, or buoy it up in Affliction, but the Reflexion of a Virtuous Life, that nothing could solace a Man's Mind, or buoy it up in Affliction, but the Reflection of a Virtuous Life, cst pix vmd vvi dt ng1 n1, cc vvi pn31 a-acp p-acp n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
66 and the good Actions we have done here. All other things may give some diversion or pleasure in the time of doing them, and the good Actions we have done Here. All other things may give Some diversion or pleasure in the time of doing them, cc dt j n2 pns12 vhb vdn av. d j-jn n2 vmb vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vdg pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
67 but when they are past, they cannot be remember'd with any Complacency, but (what is worse) they commonly leave a sting behind them: but when they Are past, they cannot be remembered with any Complacency, but (what is Worse) they commonly leave a sting behind them: cc-acp c-crq pns32 vbr j, pns32 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp d n1, cc-acp (r-crq vbz av-jc) pns32 av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
68 Nay, he carries the supposition higher, and though (says he) we are long in the contrivance of a Delight, have the pleasure of seeing it at a distance, Nay, he carries the supposition higher, and though (Says he) we Are long in the contrivance of a Delight, have the pleasure of seeing it At a distance, uh-x, pns31 vvz dt n1 av-jc, cc cs (vvz pns31) pns12 vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vhb dt n1 pp-f vvg pn31 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
69 and anticipating it before-hand in our Imagination; and anticipating it beforehand in our Imagination; cc vvg pn31 av p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
70 nay, when the Delight is at hand, and we are long in the enjoyment of it, nay, when the Delight is At hand, and we Are long in the enjoyment of it, uh-x, c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp n1, cc pns12 vbr j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
71 yet since there must be an end, this one Consideration is enough to embitter it to us. yet since there must be an end, this one Consideration is enough to embitter it to us. av c-acp pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1, d crd n1 vbz av-d pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
72 Quid enim est illud ipsum Diu, quod cum venerit, omnis voluptas praeterita pro nihilo est. Quid enim est illud ipsum Diu, quod cum venerit, omnis voluptas Things past Pro nihilo est. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la crd, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
73 And surely, if Cicero, from the Light of Nature, and mere natural Reason was able to decide the Case, And surely, if Cicero, from the Light of Nature, and mere natural Reason was able to decide the Case, cc av-j, cs np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc j j n1 vbds j pc-acp vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
74 and determine so Divine a Truth, we may give our Assent to it, whom the Light of the Gospel and the Day-spring from on High hath visited. and determine so Divine a Truth, we may give our Assent to it, whom the Light of the Gospel and the Dayspring from on High hath visited. cc vvi av j-jn dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp pn31, r-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 p-acp p-acp j vhz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
75 All the little, insignificant Pleasures, with which we busie and entertain our senses here, will be forgotten upon the Death-Bed, All the little, insignificant Pleasures, with which we busy and entertain our Senses Here, will be forgotten upon the Death-Bed, d dt j, j n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 j cc vvi po12 n2 av, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 8
76 and nothing but the Remembrance of our Charity and Well-doing, will be able to comfort or support us in that Condition and Extremity. and nothing but the Remembrance of our Charity and Welldoing, will be able to Comfort or support us in that Condition and Extremity. cc pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc j, vmb vbb j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp d n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 9
77 Our Historians relate this sad and disconsolate saying of Cardinal Woolsey (when he was fallen in Disgrace with his Prince, whom he had sincerely serv'd in most of the Great Offices of State) Had I serv'd my God with half that Zeal and Affection, Our Historians relate this sad and disconsolate saying of Cardinal Woolsey (when he was fallen in Disgrace with his Prince, whom he had sincerely served in most of the Great Offices of State) Had I served my God with half that Zeal and Affection, po12 n2 vvi d j cc j n-vvg pp-f n1 np1 (c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, ro-crq pns31 vhd av-j vvn p-acp ds pp-f dt j n2 pp-f n1) vhd pns11 vvn po11 n1 p-acp j-jn d n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
78 as I have paid my King, He would not have left me in such Distress. as I have paid my King, He would not have left me in such Distress. c-acp pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1, pns31 vmd xx vhi vvn pno11 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
79 And we may observe, that (in pursuance of taking of our reliance upon Earthly Creatures) the Scripture puts the Case, And we may observe, that (in pursuance of taking of our reliance upon Earthly Creatures) the Scripture puts the Case, cc pns12 vmb vvi, cst (p-acp n1 pp-f vvg pp-f po12 n1 p-acp j n2) dt n1 vvz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
80 and supposes the utmost that Men's Pride or Ambition can possibly arrive at, and declares, that the whole World is not a valuable Consideration, and supposes the utmost that Men's Pride or Ambition can possibly arrive At, and declares, that the Whole World is not a valuable Consideration, cc vvz dt j cst ng2 n1 cc n1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp, cc vvz, cst dt j-jn n1 vbz xx dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
81 nor a full Compensation for the loss of a Soul. And yet Men frequently hazard this immortal Part for the gain of a small parcel of it, to extend their Lands, or their Estates a little further. nor a full Compensation for the loss of a Soul. And yet Men frequently hazard this immortal Part for the gain of a small parcel of it, to extend their Lands, or their Estates a little further. ccx dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc av n2 av-j vvi d j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f pn31, pc-acp vvi po32 n2, cc po32 n2 dt j av-jc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
82 Now let us compare this passage of Holy Writ, and this Instance together: Now let us compare this passage of Holy Writ, and this Instance together: av vvb pno12 vvi d n1 pp-f j vvn, cc d n1 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
83 This Great States-Man (whom I mention'd) was griev'd in Mind, for paying more Observance and truer Service to his Temporal Prince, than to God; This Great States-Man (whom I mentioned) was grieved in Mind, for paying more Observance and truer Service to his Temporal Prince, than to God; d j n1 (r-crq pns11 vvn) vbds vvn p-acp n1, p-acp vvg av-dc n1 cc jc n1 p-acp po31 j n1, cs p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
84 for robbing God of his Honour, and transplanting it but a degree lower, even to his Vicegerent here. for robbing God of his Honour, and transplanting it but a degree lower, even to his Vicegerent Here. c-acp vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n-vvg pn31 p-acp dt n1 av-jc, av p-acp po31 n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
85 Though he enjoy'd all that the World calls Great, and was advanc'd as high almost as a Subject could be promoted; Though he enjoyed all that the World calls Great, and was advanced as high almost as a Subject could be promoted; cs pns31 vvd d cst dt n1 vvz j, cc vbds vvn p-acp j av c-acp dt j-jn vmd vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 9
86 yet his Favour with his Earthly King could not recompence the dread of his Heavenly Monarch, yet his Favour with his Earthly King could not recompense the dread of his Heavenly Monarch, av po31 n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
87 nor his Temporal Felicities make amends for his Fears of being depriv'd of Eternal Happiness: And yet there is a vast disproportion and difference betwixt his Case and Ours; nor his Temporal Felicities make amends for his Fears of being deprived of Eternal Happiness: And yet there is a vast disproportion and difference betwixt his Case and Ours; ccx po31 j n2 vvb n2 p-acp po31 n2 pp-f vbg vvn pp-f j n1: cc av pc-acp vbz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc png12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
88 for so egregious is our Folly, that it is not for the highest Preferments and Dignities of State, that we sacrifice our Eternal Concerns to, for so egregious is our Folly, that it is not for the highest Preferments and Dignities of State, that we sacrifice our Eternal Concerns to, c-acp av j vbz po12 n1, cst pn31 vbz xx p-acp dt js n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vvb po12 j vvz p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
89 but for small, broken, and interrupted Pleasures: but for small, broken, and interrupted Pleasures: cc-acp p-acp j, j-vvn, cc j-vvn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
90 And we may justly be afraid, lest it should be the Complaint of many of us in the last Hour, that had we pursued the Works of Righteousness with half that eagerness and intention of Mind, that we follow'd after Vanity, they would not have been so unkind, And we may justly be afraid, lest it should be the Complaint of many of us in the last Hour, that had we pursued the Works of Righteousness with half that eagerness and intention of Mind, that we followed After Vanity, they would not have been so unkind, cc pns12 vmb av-j vbi j, cs pn31 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f d pp-f pno12 p-acp dt ord n1, cst vhd pns12 vvn dt vvz pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vvd p-acp n1, pns32 vmd xx vhi vbn av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
91 as to have fled the Memory, but would have staid to comfort us at the last Gasp and Article of Death: as to have fled the Memory, but would have stayed to Comfort us At the last Gasp and Article of Death: c-acp pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1, cc-acp vmd vhi vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt ord n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
92 They would have made us bore our Sickness with Pleasure and Resignation, have given us patience under our Afflictions, They would have made us boar our Sickness with Pleasure and Resignation, have given us patience under our Afflictions, pns32 vmd vhi vvn pno12 vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, vhb vvn pno12 n1 p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
93 and even sanctified the Disease it self; which is the second Consideration, that makes the Death of the Righteous desirable. and even sanctified the Disease it self; which is the second Consideration, that makes the Death of the Righteous desirable. cc av vvn dt n1 pn31 n1; r-crq vbz dt ord n1, cst vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 10
94 II. Namely, His peaceable Carriage and Deportment in his Sickness, or upon his Death-Bed. II Namely, His peaceable Carriage and Deportment in his Sickness, or upon his Death-Bed. crd av, po31 j n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 10
95 As the Temperament of the Body has a great influence upon the Operations of the Soul, As the Temperament of the Body has a great influence upon the Operations of the Soul, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vhz dt j n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 10
96 so it happens, that there is a kind of Sympathetick Motion betwixt them, and when the Soul is in disorder, the Body suffers too. so it happens, that there is a kind of Sympathetic Motion betwixt them, and when the Soul is in disorder, the Body suffers too. av pn31 vvz, cst pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno32, cc c-crq dt n1 vbz p-acp n1, dt n1 vvz av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
97 All the Passions have had their Martyrs; All the Passion have had their Martyrs; av-d dt n2 vhb vhn po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
98 and without any Affection or Pain to the Body, there have been frequent Instances of Men, that have been sacrific'd to the sudden Transports and Eruptions of Joy, and without any Affection or Pain to the Body, there have been frequent Instances of Men, that have been sacrificed to the sudden Transports and Eruptions of Joy, cc p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vhi vbn j n2 pp-f n2, cst vhb vbn vvn p-acp dt j vvz cc n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
99 as well as overwhelm'd with the oppression of Sorrow: as well as overwhelmed with the oppression of Sorrow: c-acp av c-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
100 For the Spirits being not able to contain that excess of Joy or Grief, which sometimes arises from the Contingencies of this World are suffocated and depress'd by the Weight, and the Soul seems rather to be extinct than the Body: For the Spirits being not able to contain that excess of Joy or Grief, which sometime arises from the Contingencies of this World Are suffocated and depressed by the Weight, and the Soul seems rather to be extinct than the Body: c-acp dt n2 vbg xx j pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq av vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vvz av-c pc-acp vbi j cs dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
101 Now if the Operations of the Mind (when they are only fix'd upon an Earthly Object, Now if the Operations of the Mind (when they Are only fixed upon an Earthly Object, av cs dt n2 pp-f dt n1 (c-crq pns32 vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
102 and excited from a disappointment here) are so intense and violent, as to change the Constitution, and excited from a disappointment Here) Are so intense and violent, as to change the Constitution, cc vvd p-acp dt n1 av) vbr av zz cc j, c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
103 and alter the whole Mass of Blood, if they do not only help forward a Disease, and altar the Whole Mass of Blood, if they do not only help forward a Disease, cc vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, cs pns32 vdb xx av-j vvi av-j dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
104 but are sufficient to begin and complete it with success; but Are sufficient to begin and complete it with success; cc-acp vbr j pc-acp vvi cc j pn31 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
105 surely (when our Grief is rais'd from the Fear of being disappointed of Heaven) the Operations of the Mind will be more precipitate and swift, the Agonies of the Soul will be more acute, Despair will then prey upon the Vitals, and encrease the Malady. surely (when our Grief is raised from the fear of being disappointed of Heaven) the Operations of the Mind will be more precipitate and swift, the Agonies of the Soul will be more acute, Despair will then prey upon the Vitals, and increase the Malady. av-j (c-crq po12 n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f vbg vvn pp-f n1) dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi av-dc j cc j, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi av-dc j, n1 vmb av vvi p-acp dt n2-j, cc vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 11
106 When we have the Scene of all, that is dear to us, render'd for ever miserable in the most exquisite Torments; When we have the Scene of all, that is dear to us, rendered for ever miserable in the most exquisite Torments; c-crq pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f d, cst vbz j-jn p-acp pno12, vvn p-acp av j p-acp dt av-ds j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 11
107 when we contemplate the Resurrection of the Dead (where the Graves are open, and return their Trust, where all the Particles of Man are reunited, when we contemplate the Resurrection of the Dead (where the Graves Are open, and return their Trust, where all the Particles of Man Are Reunited, c-crq pns12 vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j (c-crq dt n2 vbr j, cc vvi po32 n1, c-crq d dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
108 and the scatter'd Limbs knit together into Shape and Form, and all this to make the Soul and Body, that have been Companions in Sin, to be so in Woe and Affliction, and the scattered Limbs knit together into Shape and From, and all this to make the Soul and Body, that have been Sodales in since, to be so in Woe and Affliction, cc dt j-vvn n2 vvn av p-acp vvb cc n1, cc d d pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1, cst vhb vbn n2 p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi av p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
109 and to roul upon Flames to all Eternity) when, I say, we have all these things in our apprehensions; and to roll upon Flames to all Eternity) when, I say, we have all these things in our apprehensions; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n2 p-acp d n1) c-crq, pns11 vvb, pns12 vhb d d n2 p-acp po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
110 we cannot think, that the Soul being entertain'd with such dismal Objects, will be at leisure to perform the common Functions or Offices of Life: we cannot think, that the Soul being entertained with such dismal Objects, will be At leisure to perform the Common Functions or Offices of Life: pns12 vmbx vvi, cst dt n1 vbg vvn p-acp d j n2, vmb vbi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
111 So that this being the Case of all wicked Men upon the prospect of their leaving the World, it must be agreed, that there is generally such a horrour of Mind upon them at the fearful expectation of these things, So that this being the Case of all wicked Men upon the prospect of their leaving the World, it must be agreed, that there is generally such a horror of Mind upon them At the fearful expectation of these things, av cst d vbg dt n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 vvg dt n1, pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst pc-acp vbz av-j d dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
112 as will aggravate their Distemper, and defeat all the methods and application of Physick for their Remedy or Recovery: as will aggravate their Distemper, and defeat all the methods and application of Physic for their Remedy or Recovery: c-acp vmb vvi po32 n1, cc vvi d dt n2 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
113 For the Sins, which they have all their Life-time, been Slaves to, will then turn Vassals, For the Sins, which they have all their Lifetime, been Slaves to, will then turn Vassals, c-acp dt n2, r-crq pns32 vhb d po32 n1, vbn n2 p-acp, vmb av vvi n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
114 and be Obsequious in their Attendance; and be Obsequious in their Attendance; cc vbi j p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
115 they will then croud the memory, but it will be to no other purpose, but only to distract it. they will then crowd the memory, but it will be to no other purpose, but only to distract it. pns32 vmb av n1 dt n1, cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi pc-acp dx j-jn n1, cc-acp av-j pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 12
116 Now though at all times (and more especially at the Hour of Death) a just survey of the Actions of a Man's Life, Now though At all times (and more especially At the Hour of Death) a just survey of the Actions of a Man's Life, av cs p-acp d n2 (cc av-dc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1) dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 12
117 and a particular Reflexion upon all the Sins, we have been guilty of here, is very necessary, and a particular Reflection upon all the Sins, we have been guilty of Here, is very necessary, cc dt j n1 p-acp d dt n2, pns12 vhb vbn j pp-f av, vbz av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 12
118 as it tends to Abhorrence, to beget Repentance, and procure atonement for them; as it tends to Abhorrence, to beget Repentance, and procure atonement for them; c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvi n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 12
119 yet so it happens, that where there is no Provision made against them before-hand, and they are not satisfied for by piece-meal, they come in a full Body (like Flocks of Creditors upon the miscarriage of a Debtor) without any appearance of receiving satisfaction there, yet so it happens, that where there is no Provision made against them beforehand, and they Are not satisfied for by piecemeal, they come in a full Body (like Flocks of Creditors upon the miscarriage of a Debtor) without any appearance of receiving satisfaction there, av av pn31 vvz, cst c-crq pc-acp vbz dx n1 vvn p-acp pno32 av, cc pns32 vbr xx vvn p-acp p-acp av, pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1 (av-j n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1) p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg n1 a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
120 but only to set the Sinner's shame and inability of discharging all their claims before him. but only to Set the Sinner's shame and inability of discharging all their claims before him. cc-acp av-j pc-acp vvi dt ng1 n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg d po32 n2 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
121 But the righteous Man (who brings all the Actions of the Day NONLATINALPHABET, as Hierocles expresses it, who brings all the Actions of the Day to the Tribunal of Conscience, and makes things even betwixt his God and Him, But the righteous Man (who brings all the Actions of the Day, as Hierocles Expresses it, who brings all the Actions of the Day to the Tribunal of Conscience, and makes things even betwixt his God and Him, p-acp dt j n1 (r-crq vvz d dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp np1 vvz pn31, r-crq vvz d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvz n2 av p-acp po31 n1 cc pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
122 as he cannot have such a multitude of Sins to account for, when he comes on his Death-Bed, as he cannot have such a multitude of Sins to account for, when he comes on his Death-Bed, c-acp pns31 vmbx vhb d dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
123 so when he falls into any Sickness, he has no distracting Thoughts to afflict him; neither is his Distemper aggravated by Impatience, nor increased by Choler: so when he falls into any Sickness, he has no distracting Thoughts to afflict him; neither is his Distemper aggravated by Impatience, nor increased by Choler: av c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d n1, pns31 vhz dx n-vvg n2 pc-acp vvi pno31; dx vbz po31 n1 vvd p-acp n1, ccx vvd p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
124 He submits to Death, as it is the condition he accepted Life with; He submits to Death, as it is the condition he accepted Life with; pns31 vvz p-acp n1, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pns31 vvd n1 p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
125 as he is the Son of Adam, he knows he must die, but as he is the Son of the Second Adam, he knows he must be made alive again: as he is the Son of Adam, he knows he must die, but as he is the Son of the Second Adam, he knows he must be made alive again: c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvz pns31 vmb vvi, cc-acp c-acp pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt ord np1, pns31 vvz pns31 vmb vbi vvn j av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
126 And this consideration is the greatest inducement for us to wish to die the Death of the Righteous. III. And this consideration is the greatest inducement for us to wish to die the Death of the Righteous. III. cc d n1 vbz dt js n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j. np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 13
127 Namely, The Certainty he has of a joyful Resurrection, and the full assurance of enjoying Heaven, Namely, The Certainty he has of a joyful Resurrection, and the full assurance of enjoying Heaven, av, dt n1 pns31 vhz pp-f dt j n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 13
128 and securing himself of Happiness to all Eternity. This is the Joy and Hope, the Crown and Ornament of a Christian; and securing himself of Happiness to all Eternity. This is the Joy and Hope, the Crown and Ornament of a Christian; cc vvg px31 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1. d vbz dt n1 cc n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt njp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 13
129 and the Righteous Man, that has this Hope, is prepared and fortified against all Events; and the Righteous Man, that has this Hope, is prepared and fortified against all Events; cc dt j n1, cst vhz d n1, vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
130 He is inwardly assured that Heaven is his Portion and his Lot, and design'd for his Inheritance from the Foundation of the World; He is inwardly assured that Heaven is his Portion and his Lot, and designed for his Inheritance from the Foundation of the World; pns31 vbz av-j vvn cst n1 vbz po31 n1 cc po31 n1, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
131 For as it is said, that seldom any Man dies, but he has some intimations of his approaching End within, some secret Presages and Bodings of his final Dissolution in his Mind; For as it is said, that seldom any Man die, but he has Some intimations of his approaching End within, Some secret Presages and Bodings of his final Dissolution in his Mind; c-acp c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cst av d n1 vvz, cc-acp pns31 vhz d n2 pp-f po31 j-vvg vvb a-acp, d j-jn n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f po31 j n1 p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
132 so certainly there is no Person upon the Confines of Death, but either from his own management of himself in this World, he can make a Judgment of his Future State, so Certainly there is no Person upon the Confines of Death, but either from his own management of himself in this World, he can make a Judgement of his Future State, av av-j a-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp d p-acp po31 d n1 pp-f px31 p-acp d n1, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
133 or else from some Inspiration and Revelation within, he can take a certain measure of it: or Else from Some Inspiration and Revelation within, he can take a certain measure of it: cc av p-acp d n1 cc n1 a-acp, pns31 vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
134 The Holy Ghost will not be wanting (in gentle Breathings and Whispers to the Conscience) to support the Just Man under all the pressures of Sickness, (as he did our Glorious QUEEN) and to fortifie his well-grounded Expectation of Heaven: The Holy Ghost will not be wanting (in gentle Breathings and Whispers to the Conscience) to support the Just Man under all the pressures of Sickness, (as he did our Glorious QUEEN) and to fortify his well-grounded Expectation of Heaven: dt j n1 vmb xx vbi vvg (p-acp j n2-vvg cc vvz p-acp dt n1) pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1, (c-acp pns31 vdd po12 j n1) cc pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
135 That Spirit will diligently wait and attend to strengthen the Righteous Man's Hopes of a Resurrection to Glory; That Spirit will diligently wait and attend to strengthen the Righteous Man's Hope's of a Resurrection to Glory; cst n1 vmb av-j vvi cc vvi pc-acp vvi dt j ng1 ng1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
136 there will in him be a Calm, and certainly, and an assurance of Heaven, a Glory will incircle his Temples here, there will in him be a Cam, and Certainly, and an assurance of Heaven, a Glory will incircle his Temples Here, pc-acp vmb p-acp pno31 vbb dt j-jn, cc av-j, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 vmb vvb po31 n2 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
137 and the Rays of Divinity will be shining round his Head. and the Rays of Divinity will be shining round his Head. cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb vbi j-vvg av-j po31 n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 14
138 But the Righteous Man's Death (though every one covets it) is not attainable barely by a lazie wish, or an empty Desire; But the Righteous Man's Death (though every one covets it) is not attainable barely by a lazy wish, or an empty Desire; p-acp dt j ng1 n1 (cs d pi vvz pn31) vbz xx j av-j p-acp dt j n1, cc dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 14
139 there must be something of action on our parts, to go along with it, and our vigorous endeavours must be used, there must be something of actium on our parts, to go along with it, and our vigorous endeavours must be used, pc-acp vmb vbi pi pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pn31, cc po12 j n2 vmb vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 15
140 as a necessary ingredient to attain it. as a necessary ingredient to attain it. c-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 15
141 This the Saint of this Day knew and practis'd, whose constant care it was to work out Her Salvation with Fear and Trembling; This the Saint of this Day knew and practised, whose constant care it was to work out Her Salvation with fear and Trembling; d dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvd cc vvn, rg-crq j n1 pn31 vbds pc-acp vvi av po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc j-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
142 who past through all the Mortification and Discipline, and severity of Religion, and by those Austerities which She inflicted upon her Body, made her Soul more susceptible of good Impressions, who passed through all the Mortification and Discipline, and severity of Religion, and by those Austerities which She inflicted upon her Body, made her Soul more susceptible of good Impressions, r-crq vvd p-acp d dt n1 cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp d n2 r-crq pns31 vvn p-acp po31 n1, vvd po31 n1 av-dc j pp-f j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
143 and sensible of the Charms of Goodness, and by these Holy Exercises, at last She arriv'd to the highest Perfection of Virtue, that her Nature was capable of; and sensible of the Charms of goodness, and by these Holy Exercises, At last She arrived to the highest Perfection of Virtue, that her Nature was capable of; cc j pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, cc p-acp d j n2, p-acp ord pns31 vvd p-acp dt js n1 pp-f n1, cst po31 n1 vbds j pp-f; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
144 for the Eminency of her Piety was such, as was sufficient to entail a Happiness to a Nation, for the Eminency of her Piety was such, as was sufficient to entail a Happiness to a nation, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbds d, c-acp vbds j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
145 and leave a Blessing behind her; and leave a Blessing behind her; cc vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
146 and not all the Libellous Tongues (united in one common Mass of Poyson) ever had the Impudence to attack her Virtue, or blemish her Innocence: and not all the Libellous Tongues (united in one Common Mass of Poison) ever had the Impudence to attack her Virtue, or blemish her Innocence: cc xx d dt j n2 (vvn p-acp crd j n1 pp-f n1) av vhd dt n1 p-acp n1 po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
147 They had no Fault to object against her Conduct, but only this, that She durst be so generous, with her Royal Partner, to undertake the Protection of a Sinking Nation, They had no Fault to Object against her Conduct, but only this, that She durst be so generous, with her Royal Partner, to undertake the Protection of a Sinking nation, pns32 vhd dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 vvb, cc-acp av-j d, cst pns31 vvd vbb av j, p-acp po31 j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
148 and to vindicate our common Rights, Religion, and Liberties, which were all Invaded, and just ready to be swallow'd up in Tyranny; and to vindicate our Common Rights, Religion, and Liberties, which were all Invaded, and just ready to be swallowed up in Tyranny; cc pc-acp vvi po12 j n2-jn, n1, cc n2, r-crq vbdr d vvd, cc av j pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
149 for which Act her Name will be for ever blessed amongst all Generations of Men, and After-Ages will celebrate her Praises to the utmost Period and Extent of Time. for which Act her Name will be for ever blessed among all Generations of Men, and Afterages will celebrate her Praises to the utmost Period and Extent of Time. p-acp r-crq n1 po31 n1 vmb vbi p-acp av vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n2, cc n2 vmb vvi pno31 vvz p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 15
150 Let her Example therefore excite us to a Holy Imitation of her Virtues, and let us consider with her the Greatness of our Nature, the end of our Creation, Let her Exampl Therefore excite us to a Holy Imitation of her Virtues, and let us Consider with her the Greatness of our Nature, the end of our Creation, vvb po31 n1 av vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc vvb pno12 vvi p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
151 and what we were made for; all Vice is below the Dignity of Man; and what we were made for; all Vice is below the Dignity of Man; cc r-crq pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp; d n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
152 it is Virtue (or, in another word, Righteousness, which is the same thing, only Virtue improv'd and sublimated by Grace) that is the proper and commensurate Object of our Thoughts. it is Virtue (or, in Another word, Righteousness, which is the same thing, only Virtue improved and sublimated by Grace) that is the proper and commensurate Object of our Thoughts. pn31 vbz n1 (cc, p-acp j-jn n1, n1, r-crq vbz dt d n1, av-j n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp n1) cst vbz dt j cc j n1 pp-f po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
153 If we stedfastly pursue this, and hunger and thirst after Righteousness, we shall all be so happy, If we steadfastly pursue this, and hunger and thirst After Righteousness, we shall all be so happy, cs pns12 av-j vvb d, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, pns12 vmb d vbi av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
154 as to die the Death of the Righteous, that is, to die like Her. We shall have her assurance, her sedate and composed Temper in our Sickness; as to die the Death of the Righteous, that is, to die like Her. We shall have her assurance, her sedate and composed Temper in our Sickness; c-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, cst vbz, pc-acp vvi av-j pno31 pns12 vmb vhi po31 n1, po31 n1 cc vvn vvi p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
155 so that if we are consign'd to another World, we shall expect our Change with Joy, so that if we Are consigned to Another World, we shall expect our Change with Joy, av cst cs pns12 vbr vvd p-acp j-jn n1, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
156 and never be dismay'd at the Approaches of Death; and never be dismayed At the Approaches of Death; cc av-x vbi vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
157 or if any paleness, any horror of Countenance does arise, the Alteration will proceed from the Decay of Spirits, or if any paleness, any horror of Countenance does arise, the Alteration will proceed from the Decay of Spirits, cc cs d n1, d n1 pp-f n1 vdz vvi, dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
158 or the want of Vital Heat, and not from any consternation or despondency within. or the want of Vital Heat, and not from any consternation or despondency within. cc dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc xx p-acp d n1 cc n1 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 16
159 Thus have I enforc'd the Motives, in a speculative manner, that render the Death of the Righteous desirable to all Men. Thus have I enforced the Motives, in a speculative manner, that render the Death of the Righteous desirable to all Men. av vhb pns11 vvn dt n2, p-acp dt j n1, cst vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j j p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 16
160 I am sensible that these Discourses in Theory make but a faint impression upon the Mind, I am sensible that these Discourses in Theory make but a faint impression upon the Mind, pns11 vbm j cst d n2 p-acp n1 vvi p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
161 and that a Bright Example would illustrate and set it off better: and that a Bright Exampl would illustrate and Set it off better: cc cst dt j n1 vmd vvi cc vvi pn31 p-acp jc: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
162 I shall therefore make the Application, in descanting upon the Holiness of the Life and Actions, I shall Therefore make the Application, in descanting upon the Holiness of the Life and Actions, pns11 vmb av vvi dt n1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
163 and Happiness of the Death of this most Religious Princess, whose Obsequies we celebrate now. And in this attempt, I shall not fear any misconstructions of Flattery: and Happiness of the Death of this most Religious Princess, whose Obsequies we celebrate now. And in this attempt, I shall not Fear any misconstructions of Flattery: cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d av-ds j n1, rg-crq n2 pns12 vvb av. cc p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb xx vvi d n2 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 17
164 The Subject is above it, and uncapable of being perverted to that Abuse; The Subject is above it, and uncapable of being perverted to that Abuse; dt j-jn vbz p-acp pn31, cc j pp-f vbg vvn p-acp d vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 17
165 the most masterly strokes of Art cannot reach the heigth of those Eulogies, that justly appertain to so much Goodness and Perfection; the most masterly Strokes of Art cannot reach the heighth of those Eulogies, that justly appertain to so much goodness and Perfection; dt av-ds j n2 pp-f n1 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f d n2, cst av-j vvb p-acp av d n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 17
166 much less shall I be able to celebrate her Great Worth in a becoming manner, who knew Her (as we ought to approach Majesty) only at an awful Distance, and with an humble Reverence. much less shall I be able to celebrate her Great Worth in a becoming manner, who knew Her (as we ought to approach Majesty) only At an awful Distance, and with an humble reverence. av-d av-dc vmb pns11 vbi j pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, r-crq vvd pno31 (c-acp pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi n1) av-j p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 17
167 This therefore is a great disadvantage I labour under, but it is not sufficient to discourage me from casting in my Mite into the Treasury of all those, that have already set forth the Eminency of her Virtues, and parentated to her Memory; This Therefore is a great disadvantage I labour under, but it is not sufficient to discourage me from casting in my Mite into the Treasury of all those, that have already Set forth the Eminency of her Virtues, and parentated to her Memory; np1 av vbz dt j n1 pns11 vvb p-acp, cc-acp pn31 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi pno11 p-acp vvg p-acp po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d, cst vhb av vvn av dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 17
168 for, I consider, that it will be an extraordinary Service done to Piety and Religion, for, I Consider, that it will be an extraordinary Service done to Piety and Religion, p-acp, pns11 vvb, cst pn31 vmb vbi dt j n1 vdn p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 17
169 when the Friend to Learning, the Patroness of Religion, the Advocate of Virtue, and the Pattern of Humility shall be recommended to our Imitation; when the Friend to Learning, the Patroness of Religion, the Advocate of Virtue, and the Pattern of Humility shall be recommended to our Imitation; c-crq dt n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 17
170 for whole Volumes of Sermons would not be so useful to promote the Ends of Religion, and advance the Reputation of Virtue in the World, for Whole Volumes of Sermons would not be so useful to promote the Ends of Religion, and advance the Reputation of Virtue in the World, p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f n2 vmd xx vbi av j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 18
171 as an Example of it drawn to the Life; especially, if it be so Great, so Illustrious, so Honourable, and so Majestick a One, as this Incomparable Princess was. as an Exampl of it drawn to the Life; especially, if it be so Great, so Illustrious, so Honourable, and so Majestic a One, as this Incomparable Princess was. c-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31 vvn p-acp dt n1; av-j, cs pn31 vbb av j, av j, av j, cc av j dt crd, c-acp d j n1 vbds. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 18
172 She had the Happiness of being educated early, under the Care and Precepts of the best Instructors in Religion; She had the Happiness of being educated early, under the Care and Precepts of the best Instructors in Religion; pns31 vhd dt n1 pp-f vbg vvn av-j, p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt js np1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
173 and her large and capacious Soul improv'd those advantages, to that degree and proficiency both in Knowledge and Piety, that She outstript her Age, and her large and capacious Soul improved those advantages, to that degree and proficiency both in Knowledge and Piety, that She outstripped her Age, cc po31 j cc j n1 vvn d n2, p-acp d n1 cc n1 av-d p-acp n1 cc n1, cst pns31 vvn po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
174 and in the Prophet's Phrase (Isai. 65.20.) The Child was an Hundred Years Old. She had then so little of the Vanity, and in the Prophet's Phrase (Isaiah 65.20.) The Child was an Hundred years Old. She had then so little of the Vanity, cc p-acp dt ng1 n1 (np1 crd.) dt n1 vbds dt crd n2 np1 pns31 vhd av av j pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
175 or the Pride, or the Indiscretions, that are usually incident to that time of Life, or the Pride, or the Indiscretions, that Are usually incident to that time of Life, cc dt n1, cc dt n2, cst vbr av-j j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
176 and her High Birth, that She became an Example of Modesty and Humility to her Sex in her Youth, and her High Birth, that She became an Exampl of Modesty and Humility to her Sex in her Youth, cc po31 j n1, cst pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
177 and gave a sure and certain Omen of that Heigth and Progress in Goodness, which afterwards She arrived to; and gave a sure and certain Omen of that Heighth and Progress in goodness, which afterwards She arrived to; cc vvd dt j cc j n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, r-crq av pns31 vvd p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
178 and by this means of setting out early in a right Course, She acquired Habits of Virtue betimes, and by this means of setting out early in a right Course, She acquired Habits of Virtue betimes, cc p-acp d n2 pp-f vvg av av-j p-acp dt j-jn n1, pns31 vvn n2 pp-f n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
179 and enobled her Mind with the brightest Images and Idea's of Truth; and ennobled her Mind with the Brightest Images and Idea's of Truth; cc vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt js n2 cc n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
180 for having devoted her Innocent Soul to the Service of God, and to the Power of Religion, for having devoted her Innocent Soul to the Service of God, and to the Power of Religion, c-acp vhg vvn po31 j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
181 and continually begging the assistance of the Holy Spirit: and continually begging the assistance of the Holy Spirit: cc av-j vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 18
182 She was by his Grace preserv'd safely in the right way, and never deviated from the Paths of Righteousness. She was by his Grace preserved safely in the right Way, and never deviated from the Paths of Righteousness. pns31 vbds p-acp po31 n1 vvn av-j p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc av-x vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 19
183 And as an instance, that She labour'd after the Power of Godliness, and not the form of it, She led (even in the midst of those Temptations, that surround Greatness, And as an instance, that She laboured After the Power of Godliness, and not the from of it, She led (even in the midst of those Temptations, that surround Greatness, cc p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc xx dt n1 pp-f pn31, pns31 vvd (av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, cst vvi n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
184 and attend a Court) a most Pure and Innocent, a most Holy and even an Angelical Life. and attend a Court) a most Pure and Innocent, a most Holy and even an Angelical Life. cc vvi dt n1) dt av-ds j cc j-jn, dt av-ds j cc av dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
185 Her Great Endeavour was to know God, and to be assimulated and made like him in the inward Qualities and Depositions of her Soul: Her Great Endeavour was to know God, and to be assimulated and made like him in the inward Qualities and Depositions of her Soul: po31 j n1 vbds pc-acp vvi np1, cc pc-acp vbi vvn cc vvn av-j pno31 p-acp dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
186 And this World and the Glories of it, could not gain the Ascendant over her Thoughts, And this World and the Glories of it, could not gain the Ascendant over her Thoughts, cc d n1 cc dt n2 pp-f pn31, vmd xx vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
187 or make her over-look things that are Eternal: or make her overlook things that Are Eternal: cc vvi po31 j n2 cst vbr j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
188 The Crown, She bore, was vile and despicable in her Eyes, in respect of that Incorruptible One, which She expected and was sure of in Glory; The Crown, She boar, was vile and despicable in her Eyes, in respect of that Incorruptible One, which She expected and was sure of in Glory; dt n1, pns31 vvd, vbds j cc j p-acp po31 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f cst j pi, r-crq pns31 vvd cc vbds j pp-f p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
189 She knew that an humble Spirit, a sincere Devotion, and an habitual Goodness were greater Accomplishments, She knew that an humble Spirit, a sincere Devotion, and an habitual goodness were greater Accomplishments, pns31 vvd cst dt j n1, dt j n1, cc dt j n1 vbdr jc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
190 and more comely Ornaments to her Sex, than any outward Acquisition whatever; and more comely Ornament to her Sex, than any outward Acquisition whatever; cc av-dc j n2 p-acp po31 n1, cs d j n1 r-crq; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
191 and consequently her Devout Soul aspired after the attainment of these Excellencies, which She was bless'd with, and consequently her Devout Soul aspired After the attainment of these Excellencies, which She was blessed with, cc av-j po31 j n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
192 and possess'd to that degree, that in her Primitive Christianity was reviv'd afresh, and She liv'd as those first and best of Christians did, and possessed to that degree, that in her Primitive Christianity was revived afresh, and She lived as those First and best of Christians did, cc vvn p-acp d n1, cst p-acp po31 j np1 vbds vvn av, cc pns31 vvd p-acp d ord cc js pp-f np1 vdd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
193 and as we ought to do. and as we ought to do. cc c-acp pns12 vmd pc-acp vdi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 19
194 This was evident, as by many other Instances to, particularly by the frequency of her private Devotions, This was evident, as by many other Instances to, particularly by the frequency of her private Devotions, d vbds j, c-acp p-acp d j-jn n2 p-acp, av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
195 and constant Attendance in the House of God at Publick Prayers, which she never omitted, but like holy Anna, served God with Fastings and Prayers Night and Day. and constant Attendance in the House of God At Public Prayers, which she never omitted, but like holy Anna, served God with Fastings and Prayers Night and Day. cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n2, r-crq pns31 av-x vvn, cc-acp av-j j np1, vvn np1 p-acp n2-vvg cc n2 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
196 And to this devout Temper of Mind, she always added a Munificence of Nature, and a Largeness of Heart to distribute Alms to the Poor, And to this devout Temper of Mind, she always added a Munificence of Nature, and a Largeness of Heart to distribute Alms to the Poor, cc p-acp d j vvi pp-f n1, pns31 av vvd dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
197 and her Liberality in this kind was so great, that possibly the Annual Incomb of the Richest Subject cannot come up to the heigth of her Charity and Distributions. and her Liberality in this kind was so great, that possibly the Annual Incomb of the Richest Subject cannot come up to the heighth of her Charity and Distributions. cc po31 n1 p-acp d n1 vbds av j, cst av-j dt j np1 pp-f dt js j-jn vmbx vvi a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 20
198 But though she delighted inwardly in these Religious Duties of Prayers and Alms, yet it is not to be omitted, that she reckon'd the principal part of all her Joys to consist in receiving the Holy Sacrament; But though she delighted inwardly in these Religious Duties of Prayers and Alms, yet it is not to be omitted, that she reckoned the principal part of all her Joys to consist in receiving the Holy Sacrament; cc-acp cs pns31 vvd av-j p-acp d j n2 pp-f n2 cc n2, av pn31 vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn, cst pns31 vvd dt j-jn n1 pp-f d po31 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 20
199 and accordingly she Communicated once every Month (besides Collar-Days, and other great Solemnities) and her Pious Soul found most ravishing refreshments in the Spiritual Feast of the most precious Body and Blood of her Saviour: and accordingly she Communicated once every Monn (beside Collar-Days, and other great Solemnities) and her Pious Soul found most ravishing refreshments in the Spiritual Feast of the most precious Body and Blood of her Saviour: cc av-vvg pns31 vvn a-acp d n1 (p-acp n2, cc j-jn j n2) cc po31 j n1 vvd ds j-vvg n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 20
200 Neither did she superficially or slightly examine her self for her Preparation, but she exercised such a strict Devotion, Neither did she superficially or slightly examine her self for her Preparation, but she exercised such a strict Devotion, av-dx vdd pns31 av-j cc av-j vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp pns31 vvd d dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 20
201 and such a Religious Austerity, as if she was to pass from the Table of her Lord to his Tribunal; and such a Religious Austerity, as if she was to pass from the Table of her Lord to his Tribunal; cc d dt j n1, c-acp cs pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 20
202 neither did she contract any moroseness or fourness of Temper, by thus exercising her self with Religious Acts, neither did she contract any moroseness or fourness of Temper, by thus exercising her self with Religious Acts, d vdd pns31 vvi d n1 cc n1 pp-f vvi, p-acp av vvg po31 n1 p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 21
203 and retiring into her own Bosom; and retiring into her own Bosom; cc vvg p-acp po31 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 21
204 She knew that Chearfulness and Religion are consistent, and that a good Christian has always the joyfullest Heart; She knew that Cheerfulness and Religion Are consistent, and that a good Christian has always the joyfullest Heart; pns31 vvd cst n1 cc n1 vbr j, cc cst dt j np1 vhz av dt js n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 21
205 and accordingly she was always chearful, but under the Government of Reason, and none of all her Attendants ever saw her discomposed, or out of Humour. and accordingly she was always cheerful, but under the Government of Reason, and none of all her Attendants ever saw her discomposed, or out of Humour. cc av-vvg pns31 vbds av j, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pix pp-f d po31 n2-jn av vvd pno31 vvn, cc av pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 21
206 Many Occasions she met with from the Angry Men of this Generation, and from the Libellous Pens of Mercenary Scriblers, that put to trial her Patience and Contentment; Many Occasions she met with from the Angry Men of this Generation, and from the Libellous Pens of Mercenary Scribblers, that put to trial her Patience and Contentment; av-d n2 pns31 vvd p-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d n1, cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j-jn n2, cst vvd p-acp n1 po31 n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 21
207 but in her they were not able to produce any sensible alteration, she still preserv'd the Constancy and Greatness of her Mind under all Provocations, but in her they were not able to produce any sensible alteration, she still preserved the Constancy and Greatness of her Mind under all Provocations, cc-acp p-acp pno31 pns32 vbdr xx j pc-acp vvi d j n1, pns31 av vvd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 21
208 neither was she insensible of Affronts, but she was content and could forgive them. neither was she insensible of Affronts, but she was content and could forgive them. dx vbds pns31 j pp-f vvz, cc-acp pns31 vbds j cc vmd vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 21
209 In a word, so much of a Piece was she to her self in the Practice of all Christian Virtue, In a word, so much of a Piece was she to her self in the Practice of all Christian Virtue, p-acp dt n1, av d pp-f dt n1 vbds pns31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d njp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 21
210 and in all the great Lines of her Duty, that she gave a Grace and Luster to every Relation wherein she stood: and in all the great Lines of her Duty, that she gave a Grace and Luster to every Relation wherein she stood: cc p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vvd dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1 c-crq pns31 vvd: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 21
211 A Friend she was to the excess of Bounty and Liberality, and her Retributions bore proportion to the Dignity of her Station, rather than to the Exigencies of the Persons, upon whom they were conferr'd; A Friend she was to the excess of Bounty and Liberality, and her Retributions boar proportion to the Dignity of her Station, rather than to the Exigencies of the Persons, upon whom they were conferred; dt n1 pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, cc po31 n2 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av-c cs p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2, p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbdr vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 21
212 like Alexander she consider'd what was fit for a Princess to give in kindness, more than what was decent for a Subject to expect and receive: like Alexander she considered what was fit for a Princess to give in kindness, more than what was decent for a Subject to expect and receive: j np1 pns31 vvn r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, av-dc cs r-crq vbds j p-acp dt j-jn pc-acp vvi cc vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 21
213 And (what may seem a Paradox to some Peoples Ears) She was a most Dutiful Daughter to the highest Degree and Example of Obedience, And (what may seem a Paradox to Some Peoples Ears) She was a most Dutiful Daughter to the highest Degree and Exampl of obedience, cc (r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp d ng1 n2) pns31 vbds dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt js n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
214 and never gave a just cause of Offence to her Father; For if People will be descanting upon the exploded Topick of filling the Vacant Throne, and never gave a just cause of Offence to her Father; For if People will be descanting upon the exploded Topic of filling the Vacant Throne, cc av-x vvd dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1; c-acp cs n1 vmb vbi vvg p-acp dt j-vvn np1 pp-f vvg dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
215 and make this an exception, let them consider (in answer to their Objections) the necessity of the thing, and make this an exception, let them Consider (in answer to their Objections) the necessity of the thing, cc vvi d dt n1, vvb pno32 vvi (p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2) dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
216 and the call of God for it; and the call of God for it; cc dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
217 and withal the Obligations She had of paying Obedience to her Husband in the first place, sooner than to her Father: and withal the Obligations She had of paying obedience to her Husband in the First place, sooner than to her Father: cc av dt n2 pns31 vhd pp-f vvg n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt ord n1, av-c cs p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
218 But to go on, and consider her in the Relation She stood to her Royal Consort; But to go on, and Consider her in the Relation She stood to her Royal Consort; cc-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp, cc vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvd p-acp po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
219 a Wife, She was precisely observant to oblige and hit the humour of her Royal Husband, from the smallest to the greatest things, a Wife, She was precisely observant to oblige and hit the humour of her Royal Husband, from the Smallest to the greatest things, dt n1, pns31 vbds av-j j pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, p-acp dt js p-acp dt js n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
220 and never was a pair more sutably matcht, that more carefully sought their mutual satisfaction, or made more equal Returns of Love and Affection: and never was a pair more suitably matched, that more carefully sought their mutual satisfaction, or made more equal Returns of Love and Affection: cc av-x vbds dt n1 av-dc av-j vvn, cst dc av-j vvd po32 j n1, cc vvd av-dc j-jn vvz pp-f n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
221 Provident and Careful She was in the management of all his Great Concernments, and this appear'd in her Wise Administration of the Government, Provident and Careful She was in the management of all his Great Concernments, and this appeared in her Wise Administration of the Government, j cc j pns31 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f d po31 j n2, cc d vvd p-acp po31 j n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
222 when the necessity of our Affairs, and the Peace of Europe requir'd the Annual Absence of the King to Head the Confederacy, when the necessity of our Affairs, and the Peace of Europe required the Annual Absence of the King to Head the Confederacy, c-crq dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
223 and to put Life and Soul, and Vigour into the Hearts of our Allies. and to put Life and Soul, and Vigour into the Hearts of our Allies. cc pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
224 In short, She was such a Wife, in whom the Heart of her Husband did safely trust. In short, She was such a Wife, in whom the Heart of her Husband did safely trust. p-acp j, pns31 vbds d dt n1, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vdd av-j vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 22
225 But Death has now dissolv'd the Union of this Royal Pair; But Death has now dissolved the union of this Royal Pair; p-acp n1 vhz av vvn dt n1 pp-f d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
226 for so it pleas'd God to order it, that whilst this Excellent Lady was preparing her self for the Holy Communion upon Christmas-Day, She was seiz'd with that Disease, which She was sensible would prove Mortal to her: for so it pleased God to order it, that while this Excellent Lady was preparing her self for the Holy Communion upon Christmas day, She was seized with that Disease, which She was sensible would prove Mortal to her: c-acp av pn31 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi pn31, cst cs d j n1 vbds vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vbds vvn p-acp d n1, r-crq pns31 vbds j vmd vvi j-jn p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
227 She then dismist all worldly Laws and Thoughts, and every thing that might be the least hindrance to her in her Preparation for another World; She then dismissed all worldly Laws and Thoughts, and every thing that might be the least hindrance to her in her Preparation for Another World; pns31 av vvd d j n2 cc n2, cc d n1 cst vmd vbi dt ds n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
228 She then arraign'd and judg'd all the Actions of her Life, with the strictest Scrutiny, She then arraigned and judged all the Actions of her Life, with the Strictest Scrutiny, pns31 av vvn cc vvn d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt js n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
229 and could find nothing to affect her Mind with Grief, but only this, that She was fearful She had set her Heart too much upon the King: and could find nothing to affect her Mind with Grief, but only this, that She was fearful She had Set her Heart too much upon the King: cc vmd vvi pix pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp av-j d, cst pns31 vbds j pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1 av av-d p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
230 So scrupulous was She, lest a just natural Affection should become immoderate and prove criminal, and her Love to God suffer any diminution by her Fondness to the King: Happy Saint! So scrupulous was She, lest a just natural Affection should become immoderate and prove criminal, and her Love to God suffer any diminution by her Fondness to the King: Happy Saint! av j vbds pns31, cs dt j j n1 vmd vvi j cc vvi j-jn, cc po31 n1 p-acp np1 vvb d n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1: j n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
231 that upon her Death-Bed, had no other matter to condemn her self for; that upon her Death-Bed, had no other matter to condemn her self for; cst p-acp po31 n1, vhd dx j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
232 who would not purchase such a Peace, at the highest Price whatever? Her Hopes of Heaven were so ravishing and delightful, that the Temptations of the World could not allure, nor Death frighten her; who would not purchase such a Peace, At the highest Price whatever? Her Hope's of Heaven were so ravishing and delightful, that the Temptations of the World could not allure, nor Death frighten her; q-crq vmd xx vvi d dt n1, p-acp dt js n1 r-crq? po31 ng1 pp-f n1 vbdr av vvg cc j, cst dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmd xx vvi, ccx n1 vvb pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
233 For being Righteous She had Hope in Death. Prov. 14.32. For being Righteous She had Hope in Death. Curae 14.32. p-acp vbg j pns31 vhd n1 p-acp n1. np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 23
234 Thus Liv'd, and thus Dy'd this Incomparable Princess (as ever Adorn'd the Throne of England ) in a Calm of Conscience, in stedfast Faith, in Peace with God, in Communion with his Church, Thus Lived, and thus Died this Incomparable Princess (as ever Adorned the Throne of England) in a Cam of Conscience, in steadfast Faith, in Peace with God, in Communion with his Church, av vvd, cc av vvd d j n1 (c-acp av vvn dt n1 pp-f np1) p-acp dt j-jn pp-f n1, p-acp j n1, p-acp n1 p-acp np1, p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
235 and in perfect Charity with all the World: and in perfect Charity with all the World: cc p-acp j n1 p-acp d dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
236 And though we justly mourn and lament a National Loss in her Death, yet let it not be without this Consolation, that She certainly died the Death of the Righteous, And though we justly mourn and lament a National Loss in her Death, yet let it not be without this Consolation, that She Certainly died the Death of the Righteous, cc cs pns12 av-j vvi cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, av vvb pn31 xx vbi p-acp d n1, cst pns31 av-j vvd dt n1 pp-f dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24
237 and her last End was like His. FINIS. and her last End was like His. FINIS. cc po31 ord vvb vbds av-j np1 fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 24

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