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A SERMON Preached upon the much Lamented DEATH Of our Late Gracious Sovereign QUEEN MARY. PSALM 102. verses 26, 27. They shall perish,
A SERMON Preached upon the much Lamented DEATH Of our Late Gracious Sovereign QUEEN MARY. PSALM 102. Verses 26, 27. They shall perish,
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but thou shalt endure, yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment, as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed.
but thou shalt endure, yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment, as a vesture shalt thou change them and they shall be changed.
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But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end.
But thou art the same, and thy Years shall have no end.
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THIS Psalm was according to the judgement of the best Interpreters Composed during the Captivity in Babylon: And in the former Verses the Prophet reflects sadly upon the Churches Afflicted State,
THIS Psalm was according to the judgement of the best Interpreters Composed during the Captivity in Babylon: And in the former Verses the Prophet reflects sadly upon the Churches Afflicted State,
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and his own Misery and Mortality:
and his own Misery and Mortality:
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Verses 14, 23, 24. He extends his view to the Ruinous Prospect of the Fabrick of Heaven and Earth:Verses 14, 23, 24. He extends his view to the Ruinous Prospect of the Fabric of Heaven and Earth:
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They shall decay, and, be destroyed, either in their substance, or qualities and use: Perish by Consuming, or be changed by a purifying Fire.
They shall decay, and, be destroyed, either in their substance, or qualities and use: Perish by Consuming, or be changed by a purifying Fire.
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From this Consideration he turns his Thoughts to the immutable Constancy and Eternity of God, But thou art the same;
From this Consideration he turns his Thoughts to the immutable Constancy and Eternity of God, But thou art the same;
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thy Compassionate Favour and Power never decline; and thy years shall have no end. Upon this ground he raises his Hope, that God will revive and restore his Church;
thy Compassionate Favour and Power never decline; and thy Years shall have no end. Upon this ground he raises his Hope, that God will revive and restore his Church;
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the children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee. The Proposition that I shall Discourse of is this.the children of thy Servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee. The Proposition that I shall Discourse of is this.
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That the Unchangeable Everlasting Perfections of God are the sure Foundation of the Churches Hope in its Desolate State. That the Unchangeable Everlasting Perfections of God Are the sure Foundation of the Churches Hope in its Desolate State.
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In the managing of it, I shall first consider the unchangeable Perfections of God. 2. How they are the Foundation of the Churches Hope.
In the managing of it, I shall First Consider the unchangeable Perfections of God. 2. How they Are the Foundation of the Churches Hope.
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In Discoursing of the first Head I shall premise, that the most sublime Spirits in Heaven cannot fully discover and comprehend the intimate and unsearchable Perfections of God.
In Discoursing of the First Head I shall premise, that the most sublime Spirits in Heaven cannot Fully discover and comprehend the intimate and unsearchable Perfections of God.
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He dwells in that Light which is inaccessible, the astonishing Glory of his Essence.He dwells in that Light which is inaccessible, the astonishing Glory of his Essence.
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How little then of his Nature is known here? In the present state of Union with the Flesh, we cannot contemplate things purely Spiritual without some material resemblances.
How little then of his Nature is known Here? In the present state of union with the Flesh, we cannot contemplate things purely Spiritual without Some material resemblances.
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Humane Knowledge and Language begin by the Senses, and in the ascent of the Mind to the Supreme Region, we are constrained to make use of the most refined sensible Representations of Divine Things,
Humane Knowledge and Language begin by the Senses, and in the ascent of the Mind to the Supreme Region, we Are constrained to make use of the most refined sensible Representations of Divine Things,
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as rising steps, lest our Thoughts, by their own weight, fall into gross matter.
as rising steps, lest our Thoughts, by their own weight, fallen into gross matter.
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The Holy Spirit in great Condescension reveals God to us, in Expressions suitable to our Capacity and Conception;
The Holy Spirit in great Condescension reveals God to us, in Expressions suitable to our Capacity and Conception;
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but the Understanding must be attentive to correct the Imagination, that we may not offend his Majesty, and lessen his Glory.
but the Understanding must be attentive to correct the Imagination, that we may not offend his Majesty, and lessen his Glory.
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In the Text, the Eternity of God is set forth, His years shall have no end:
In the Text, the Eternity of God is Set forth, His Years shall have no end:
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And he is stiled, The antient of dayes: Which signifie the unequal spaces of transient Time,
And he is styled, The ancient of days: Which signify the unequal spaces of Transient Time,
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and are proper only to created things that have a successive duration, and are Metaphorically attributed to God.
and Are proper only to created things that have a successive duration, and Are Metaphorically attributed to God.
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Eternity that is proper to God, is a duration permanent, indivisible, and wholly present in it self.
Eternity that is proper to God, is a duration permanent, indivisible, and wholly present in it self.
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All the numbers of motion and measures of Time are comprehended and lost in the vastness of Eternity,
All the numbers of motion and measures of Time Are comprehended and lost in the vastness of Eternity,
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as a few drops of Rain that fall into the immense Ocean. 'Tis said of God, He is, and was, and is to come.
as a few drops of Rain that fallen into the immense Ocean. It's said of God, He is, and was, and is to come.
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There is no past or future in God, but with respect to his Works. Our Saviour declares, I am the first, and the last;
There is no past or future in God, but with respect to his Works. Our Saviour declares, I am the First, and the last;
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wherein he attributes to himself a Perfection truly and manifestly Divine. The absolute immutability of the Divine Nature is by a comparison declared in Scripture:
wherein he attributes to himself a Perfection truly and manifestly Divine. The absolute immutability of the Divine Nature is by a comparison declared in Scripture:
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God is stiled, The Father of Lights, in whom there is no variableness nor shadow of change.
God is styled, The Father of Lights, in whom there is no variableness nor shadow of change.
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The great Luminary of Heaven has various Aspects and Appearances in its Rising and Meridian, and Setting;
The great Luminary of Heaven has various Aspects and Appearances in its Rising and Meridian, and Setting;
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is changeable in its Approaches and Recesses, from whence different Shadows are cast:
is changeable in its Approaches and Recesses, from whence different Shadows Are cast:
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But the Father of Lights has an invariable tenour of Glory, he is without motion and mutation.
But the Father of Lights has an invariable tenor of Glory, he is without motion and mutation.
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God is absolutely exempt from all change in his Nature, and from all accidental change.
God is absolutely exempt from all change in his Nature, and from all accidental change.
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The Reason of this is evident from the consideration of his necessary self-existence, and from the absolute simplicity of his Being.
The Reason of this is evident from the consideration of his necessary selfexistence, and from the absolute simplicity of his Being.
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Selfexistence is the intrinsical Property of Gods Nature: He defines himself by it, I am that I am.
Selfexistence is the intrinsical Property of God's Nature: He defines himself by it, I am that I am.
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He directs Moses to tell the Israelites, I am hath sent me unto you. This and the Wonder working Rod were his Credentials to authorize and dignifie him in their esteem,
He directs Moses to tell the Israelites, I am hath sent me unto you. This and the Wonder working Rod were his Credentials to authorise and dignify him in their esteem,
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and to induce them to believe his Message.
and to induce them to believe his Message.
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Jehovah, which is the same with I am, is the essential, supream, and singular Name of God, whereby he is distinguished from all Created Beings:Jehovah, which is the same with I am, is the essential, supreme, and singular Name of God, whereby he is distinguished from all Created Beings:
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It exhibits the clearest Character of the Deity.
It exhibits the Clearest Character of the Deity.
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There are other Divine Titles that signifie particular Attributes, but Jehovah declares his Being from himself, independent upon any cause;
There Are other Divine Titles that signify particular Attributes, but Jehovah declares his Being from himself, independent upon any cause;
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his necessary Eternal Nature the Root (if I may so speak) from which his Perfections spring and flourish.
his necessary Eternal Nature the Root (if I may so speak) from which his Perfections spring and flourish.
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All other things are from his Causality; every spark of Life, every degree of Being is from him:
All other things Are from his Causality; every spark of Life, every degree of Being is from him:
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But the most excellent Creatures compared to him, are but as dark shadows without reality. Therefore God assumes to himself, I am, and there is none besides me.
But the most excellent Creatures compared to him, Are but as dark shadows without reality. Therefore God assumes to himself, I am, and there is none beside me.
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'Tis said the whole World compared to him, is like a drop of the bucket to the sea,
It's said the Whole World compared to him, is like a drop of the bucket to the sea,
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or the dust of the ballance to the globe of the earth; nay, is less than nothing. or the dust of the balance to the Globe of the earth; nay, is less than nothing.
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There is a greater distance between God and the Angels, than between the Angels and their native nothing:
There is a greater distance between God and the Angels, than between the Angels and their native nothing:
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For they have derived, and dependent, limited Beings, but God is all Perfection, all Greatness and Goodness from himself.
For they have derived, and dependent, limited Beings, but God is all Perfection, all Greatness and goodness from himself.
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This necessary Self existence of God is the Foundation of his Immutability: Thus he declares, I am the Lord Jehovah, I change not:
This necessary Self existence of God is the Foundation of his Immutability: Thus he declares, I am the Lord Jehovah, I change not:
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He is necessarily and eternally himself, and all that he is, without the least change for a moment.
He is necessarily and eternally himself, and all that he is, without the least change for a moment.
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Absolute necessity of Existence invincibly infers the infinity of Existence: For the limits of any Being are determined by the productive cause of it.
Absolute necessity of Existence invincibly infers the infinity of Existence: For the Limits of any Being Are determined by the productive cause of it.
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Of Created Beings some excel in one thing, some in another, according to the Will of the Maker.
Of Created Beings Some excel in one thing, Some in Another, according to the Will of the Maker.
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Every change in the substance of things is either perfective or corruptive, and both are equally impossible in God.
Every change in the substance of things is either perfective or corruptive, and both Are equally impossible in God.
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For nothing can accrue to Infinite Perfection, and nothing can be wanting to it.
For nothing can accrue to Infinite Perfection, and nothing can be wanting to it.
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Any accession to his Excellency implyes, there was a defect before, if any impairing, there would be a defect afterward:
Any accession to his Excellency Implies, there was a defect before, if any impairing, there would be a defect afterwards:
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From hence it follows, either that he was not God before, or that he shall cease to be God afterward, it being absolutely impossible that any Perfection be wanting in the true God.
From hence it follows, either that he was not God before, or that he shall cease to be God afterwards, it being absolutely impossible that any Perfection be wanting in the true God.
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The absolute simplicity of the Divine Nature does infer the immutability of it.
The absolute simplicity of the Divine Nature does infer the immutability of it.
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'Tis true the Perfections of God are exprest by different titles, and are apprehended by us under different conceptions,
It's true the Perfections of God Are expressed by different titles, and Are apprehended by us under different conceptions,
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yet they are all the same Infinite Nature.
yet they Are all the same Infinite Nature.
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There is no composition and mixture of Wisdom, and Power, and Goodness in God, but he is all Perfection in the Unity of his Essence.
There is no composition and mixture of Wisdom, and Power, and goodness in God, but he is all Perfection in the Unity of his Essence.
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Eternity is a resultance from his independent Nature:
Eternity is a resultance from his independent Nature:
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For we cannot conceive of a Being necessary in it self, but it must be Eternal;
For we cannot conceive of a Being necessary in it self, but it must be Eternal;
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From everlasting to everlasting thou art God. From everlasting to everlasting thou art God.
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Whatever is made is perishable, either from the principles of its composition, as the Bodies of Animals, which being made of jarring Elements, dye by Natural Expiration, or may be destroyed.
Whatever is made is perishable, either from the principles of its composition, as the Bodies of Animals, which being made of jarring Elements, die by Natural Expiration, or may be destroyed.
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The Angels, tho' Spiritual Substances, are mortal to God, he can by a word annihilate them:
The Angels, though Spiritual Substances, Are Mortal to God, he can by a word annihilate them:
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Nay, their Immortality depends upon his Power, the productive and conservative cause of their Beings. He only has Immortality, the inseparable Perfection of his Nature, and bestows it upon others.
Nay, their Immortality depends upon his Power, the productive and conservative cause of their Beings. He only has Immortality, the inseparable Perfection of his Nature, and bestows it upon Others.
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The Eternity of God is inseparably connexed with his Immutability: For that Being that cannot change, cannot cease to be.
The Eternity of God is inseparably connexed with his Immutability: For that Being that cannot change, cannot cease to be.
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These Attributes infer and illustrate one another. Those things which Time bestows, it takes away: Flowers that are of a springing accomplishment, gradually wither:
These Attributes infer and illustrate one Another. Those things which Time bestows, it Takes away: Flowers that Are of a springing accomplishment, gradually wither:
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But the Sun shone with as much lustre and force the first day as ever since, and continues in its perfection.
But the Sun shone with as much lustre and force the First day as ever since, and continues in its perfection.
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God was from Eternity, and therefore is alwayes the same in himself.
God was from Eternity, and Therefore is always the same in himself.
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He is not more Powerful when he Works, nor Wise when he Governs, nor more Just when he Punishes,
He is not more Powerful when he Works, nor Wise when he Governs, nor more Just when he Punishes,
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nor more Good when he bestows his Benefits. The Immutability of the Divine Nature is proper to every Perfection:
nor more Good when he bestows his Benefits. The Immutability of the Divine Nature is proper to every Perfection:
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I will mention some of them. The Divine Wisdom is so perfect there can be no addition to it.
I will mention Some of them. The Divine Wisdom is so perfect there can be no addition to it.
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From Eternity it fixed the best end of all things, the Glory of the Creator; and appointed the fittest means to obtain it.
From Eternity it fixed the best end of all things, the Glory of the Creator; and appointed the Fittest means to obtain it.
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His all-discerning Eye with one imperious view comprehends all events necessary and contingent. He sees all real effects, and all possible in himself:
His All-discerning Eye with one imperious view comprehends all events necessary and contingent. He sees all real effects, and all possible in himself:
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For he perfectly understands his own Power, and his own Will. To his Coeternal Knowledge nothing is past, or to come:
For he perfectly understands his own Power, and his own Will. To his Coeternal Knowledge nothing is past, or to come:
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Nothing occurs new, or appears old. The Divine Power is not capable of accession or diminution.
Nothing occurs new, or appears old. The Divine Power is not capable of accession or diminution.
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In the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. 'Tis a Perfection inseparably inherent in his Nature: O Lord be exalted in thine own power. In the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. It's a Perfection inseparably inherent in his Nature: Oh Lord be exalted in thine own power.
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The Lords arm is not shortened: With the least strain of his Power he can do all things. The lords arm is not shortened: With the least strain of his Power he can do all things.
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We have a constant visible demonstration of the unchangableness of these Attributes:
We have a constant visible demonstration of the unchangeableness of these Attributes:
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For the same Infinite Wisdom and Power are requisite to manage the World as to make it.
For the same Infinite Wisdom and Power Are requisite to manage the World as to make it.
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Without his directing Light and supportting Power, that Frame of the World would disband, and the full Harmony of it be turned into confusion.
Without his directing Light and supporting Power, that Frame of the World would disband, and the full Harmony of it be turned into confusion.
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He upholds all things by the word of his Power. The manner of sustaining and governing this great World, is as Divine as the thing it self. He upholds all things by the word of his Power. The manner of sustaining and governing this great World, is as Divine as the thing it self.
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For no less than Infinite Power can do things by a commanding Word. The Mercy of God endures for ever.
For no less than Infinite Power can do things by a commanding Word. The Mercy of God endures for ever.
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This is renewed every Morning and Moment: 'Tis from his never-failing Compassions that we do not fail.
This is renewed every Morning and Moment: It's from his never-failing Compassions that we do not fail.
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This is our continual Advocate to deprecate the Evils we deserve, and obtains all good things for us.
This is our continual Advocate to deprecate the Evils we deserve, and obtains all good things for us.
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'Tis Mercy supports and sweetens our Lives, that are so frail, and so often forfeited. The unwasted Treasure of Mercy supplyes our Wants, satisfies our Desires, allayes our Sorrows.
It's Mercy supports and sweetens our Lives, that Are so frail, and so often forfeited. The unwasted Treasure of Mercy supplies our Wants, Satisfies our Desires, alleys our Sorrows.
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The Divine Mercy vanquishes our Fears, comforts us in the Hour of Death, and crowns us after it with Everlasting Life.
The Divine Mercy vanquishes our Fears, comforts us in the Hour of Death, and crowns us After it with Everlasting Life.
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The Holiness of God, the brightest Ornament of his Essence, is unchangable: 'Tis without spot or wrinkle, that may stain its Absolute Purity.
The Holiness of God, the Brightest Ornament of his Essence, is unchangeable: It's without spot or wrinkle, that may stain its Absolute Purity.
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This is the Radical, Fundamental Rule of Order in the Divine Government.
This is the Radical, Fundamental Rule of Order in the Divine Government.
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'Tis as impossible the Will of God should decline from Moral Good, as that his Understanding should not discern it.
It's as impossible the Will of God should decline from Moral Good, as that his Understanding should not discern it.
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From hence our Saviour declares, That Heaven and Earth shall pass away before the Law shall be abolished.
From hence our Saviour declares, That Heaven and Earth shall pass away before the Law shall be abolished.
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If the Pillars of Heaven should fall, and the Foundations of the Earth be overturned, there would be no loss to God:
If the Pillars of Heaven should fallen, and the Foundations of the Earth be overturned, there would be no loss to God:
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For by one Act of his Will he can Create a New World;
For by one Act of his Will he can Create a New World;
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but if the Law, the Copy of his Holiness, were altered or abrogated, it would be an Imputation upon his Holy Nature,
but if the Law, the Copy of his Holiness, were altered or abrogated, it would be an Imputation upon his Holy Nature,
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as if it were Arbitrary and Mutable, and consequently he should cease to be God. Briefly, Divine Immutability is the full and constant State of Perfections in the Deity.
as if it were Arbitrary and Mutable, and consequently he should cease to be God. Briefly, Divine Immutability is the full and constant State of Perfections in the Deity.
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And the Blessedness of God ▪ that consists in the fruition of himself, has a necessary connexion with this Attribute.
And the Blessedness of God ▪ that consists in the fruition of himself, has a necessary connexion with this Attribute.
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Immutability is the ground that supports it, and the perfection that crowns it.
Immutability is the ground that supports it, and the perfection that crowns it.
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Secondly, The Churches hope in its extremity, is supported by the unchangable Perfections of his Nature that establish his Covenant with his People.Secondly, The Churches hope in its extremity, is supported by the unchangeable Perfections of his Nature that establish his Covenant with his People.
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'Tis stiled, An Everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure.
It's styled, an Everlasting Covenant, ordered in all things, and sure.
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This will be evident by considering the Immutability of his Counsels and Decrees, and of his Words and Promises.
This will be evident by considering the Immutability of his Counsels and Decrees, and of his Words and Promises.
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1. His Counsels and Decrees that concern the recovery of the Church from its despised and desolate State.
1. His Counsels and Decrees that concern the recovery of the Church from its despised and desolate State.
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The unchangable Perfections of his Nature are the Foundation of his unchangable Decrees:
The unchangeable Perfections of his Nature Are the Foundation of his unchangeable Decrees:
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For there can be no change of them from within, and no controlling of them from without.
For there can be no change of them from within, and no controlling of them from without.
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The Perfection of his Knowledge is such, that he can never be surprized with a sudden new event, that should induce him to alter them:
The Perfection of his Knowledge is such, that he can never be surprised with a sudden new event, that should induce him to altar them:
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And his Power that is truly Infinite will effect them.
And his Power that is truly Infinite will Effect them.
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His Decrees are exprest to be the Council of his Will; those Determinations being most compleat that are the product of Council.
His Decrees Are expressed to be the Council of his Will; those Determinations being most complete that Are the product of Council.
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There are no Temporary Decrees that begin upon an unforeseen emergency, for it would then follow, there were a Change in God:
There Are no Temporary Decrees that begin upon an unforeseen emergency, for it would then follow, there were a Change in God:
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But they were before the Foundation of the World, and shall be accomplished in real Effects, either immediately by his own Power, or by secondary means.
But they were before the Foundation of the World, and shall be accomplished in real Effects, either immediately by his own Power, or by secondary means.
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The Counsel of the Lord shall stand. The Counsel of the Lord shall stand.
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The Decree of Election, the Original Spring of all the good his People enjoy or expect, is of infallible accomplishment.
The decree of Election, the Original Spring of all the good his People enjoy or expect, is of infallible accomplishment.
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'Tis the Observation of St. Austin, that although the number of the Elect shall not be actually compleat till the end of time,
It's the Observation of Saint Austin, that although the number of the Elect shall not be actually complete till the end of time,
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yet the Apostle speaks of Eternal Predestination, as if it were finally accomplish'd already: Whom he predestinated, them he also called;
yet the Apostle speaks of Eternal Predestination, as if it were finally accomplished already: Whom he predestinated, them he also called;
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and whom he called, them he also justified; and whom he justified, them he also glorified. and whom he called, them he also justified; and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
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For his Eternal Will, the product of his Eternal Love, can never be frustrated. 2. His Word endures for ever: 'Tis more stable than the Centre.
For his Eternal Will, the product of his Eternal Love, can never be frustrated. 2. His Word endures for ever: It's more stable than the Centre.
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The strength of Israel cannot lye; for he is not a man that he should repent. The strength of Israel cannot lie; for he is not a man that he should Repent.
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The Immutability of his Nature gives Firmness to his Counsels, they are unretractible, and Fidelity to his Promises, they are inviolable.
The Immutability of his Nature gives Firmness to his Counsels, they Are unretractible, and Fidis to his Promises, they Are inviolable.
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The Apostle confirms Believers in the hope of Eternal Life, which God, that cannot lye, promised.
The Apostle confirms Believers in the hope of Eternal Life, which God, that cannot lie, promised.
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His Truth is an Attribute so Glorious to him, that in the solemn proclaiming of him to the Israelites, 'tis peculiarly mentioned and placed next to the Deity, The Lord thy God is God, the faithful God, that keeps Covenant and Mercy. 'Tis so sacred and dear to him, that he magnifies his Word above all his Name.
His Truth is an Attribute so Glorious to him, that in the solemn proclaiming of him to the Israelites, it's peculiarly mentioned and placed next to the Deity, The Lord thy God is God, the faithful God, that keeps Covenant and Mercy. It's so sacred and dear to him, that he Magnifies his Word above all his Name.
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Therefore he revealed himself by the Name Jehovah to Moses, which implyed, he would be the same in performing as he was in promising;
Therefore he revealed himself by the Name Jehovah to Moses, which employed, he would be the same in performing as he was in promising;
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and accordingly by the Miraculous Strokes of his Power delivered his People from the Bondage of Egypt. This is the ground of the Psalmists Confidence, Thou O Lord shalt endure for ever,
and accordingly by the Miraculous Strokes of his Power Delivered his People from the Bondage of Egypt. This is the ground of the Psalmists Confidence, Thou Oh Lord shalt endure for ever,
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and thy remembrance unto all generations. Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Sion, for the time to favour her, the set time is come. and thy remembrance unto all generations. Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Sion, for the time to favour her, the Set time is come.
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From the Immutability of the Essence of God, he infers the constancy of his Promises, which declared by his Prophets the fixed time of their restoration.
From the Immutability of the Essence of God, he infers the constancy of his Promises, which declared by his prophets the fixed time of their restoration.
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In short, by the Covenant of God, his Church is received into Communion with him, and because he lives, 'tis impossible they should perish.
In short, by the Covenant of God, his Church is received into Communion with him, and Because he lives, it's impossible they should perish.
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In this the force of our Saviours Argument consists against the Sadducees, who denyed the Resurrection:
In this the force of our Saviors Argument consists against the Sadducees, who denied the Resurrection:
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That Jehovah was the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, therefore they should be raised to a Glorious Immortality.That Jehovah was the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Therefore they should be raised to a Glorious Immortality.
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The Application of the Point.
The Application of the Point.
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From hence we may understand the Reason of the supreme and solemn Adoration that all intelligent Creatures are obliged to pay to God;
From hence we may understand the Reason of the supreme and solemn Adoration that all intelligent Creatures Are obliged to pay to God;
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'tis for the absolute and unchangeable Perfection of his Nature, whereby he is infinitely superiour and separate from all created Beings.
it's for the absolute and unchangeable Perfection of his Nature, whereby he is infinitely superior and separate from all created Beings.
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There are different Degrees of Excellency in the Creatures, but in comparison with God they all vanish and are equally nothing.
There Are different Degrees of Excellency in the Creatures, but in comparison with God they all vanish and Are equally nothing.
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As if one should be raised to the Region of the Stars, and cast a look down on the Earth, the highest Mountains with the Vallies would appear an equal Plain.
As if one should be raised to the Region of the Stars, and cast a look down on the Earth, the highest Mountains with the Valleys would appear an equal Plain.
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God's incommunicable Name is, I am; he is alone from himself infinite and immortal, and in propriety of Speech he only is: all other Beings are derived and dependant on him,
God's incommunicable Name is, I am; he is alone from himself infinite and immortal, and in propriety of Speech he only is: all other Beings Are derived and dependant on him,
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and have but a Countenance and Shadow of Being. Let us consider Men and Angels, that in Nature are more excellent than other Creatures.
and have but a Countenance and Shadow of Being. Let us Consider Men and Angels, that in Nature Are more excellent than other Creatures.
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The first Man in the Perfection of Paradise was mutable, his natural Life was in a continual Flux,
The First Man in the Perfection of Paradise was mutable, his natural Life was in a continual Flux,
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and to be preserv'd by the Fruits of the Garden.
and to be preserved by the Fruits of the Garden.
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If he had persevered in his Obedience, after a short Immortality on Earth, he had ascended to Heaven alive in his intire Person,
If he had persevered in his obedience, After a short Immortality on Earth, he had ascended to Heaven alive in his entire Person,
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but he must have been changed in his Ascension, for Flesh and Blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of Heaven.
but he must have been changed in his Ascension, for Flesh and Blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of Heaven.
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He had Strength to stand, but was free to fall; and that Freedom to Evil was a Branch of Imperfection.
He had Strength to stand, but was free to fallen; and that Freedom to Evil was a Branch of Imperfection.
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There is a woful Proof of this in his rebellious Disobedience, for which he lost more in a Day than his Progeny can recover to all Ages.
There is a woeful Proof of this in his rebellious Disobedience, for which he lost more in a Day than his Progeny can recover to all Ages.
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The Angels are superiour Spirits, yet they were charged with Folly, that is, a Slipperiness and Mutability from which God alone is entirely exempt.
The Angels Are superior Spirits, yet they were charged with Folly, that is, a Slipperiness and Mutability from which God alone is entirely exempt.
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The Elect Angels, who continued faithful when such mighty Numbers were false, and deserted their Duty, (and fell from their original Purity and Glory) are not absolutely unchangeable:
The Elect Angels, who continued faithful when such mighty Numbers were false, and deserted their Duty, (and fell from their original Purity and Glory) Are not absolutely unchangeable:
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their Confirmation and Stability is from the continual Irradiations and Influences of Divine Grace, that preserve their Minds from Error,
their Confirmation and Stability is from the continual Irradiations and Influences of Divine Grace, that preserve their Minds from Error,
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and their Wills from irregular Desires, and consequently they cannot sin, nor forfeit their Felicity; for all Sin proceeds from Error in the Mind, and Disorder in the Will.
and their Wills from irregular Desires, and consequently they cannot sin, nor forfeit their Felicity; for all since proceeds from Error in the Mind, and Disorder in the Will.
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In the Perfection of Glory the Angels are not without Change; their Understandings and Wills are variously tinctur'd and colour'd by Diversity of Objects:
In the Perfection of Glory the Angels Are not without Change; their Understandings and Wills Are variously tinctured and coloured by Diversity of Objects:
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their Minds are illustrated with new Discoveries of the Divine Counsels in their gradual Accomplishment.
their Minds Are illustrated with new Discoveries of the Divine Counsels in their gradual Accomplishment.
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The Apostle tells us, Unto Principalities and Powers is made known by the Church the manifold Wisdom of God.
The Apostle tells us, Unto Principalities and Powers is made known by the Church the manifold Wisdom of God.
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With the intellectual Change their Wills receive new Impressions of Joy.
With the intellectual Change their Wills receive new Impressions of Joy.
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At the Incarnation of our Saviour a Chorus of Angels sang with celestial Harmony, Glory to God on high, on Earth Peace, good Will towards Men.
At the Incarnation of our Saviour a Chorus of Angels sang with celestial Harmony, Glory to God on high, on Earth Peace, good Will towards Men.
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At the Conversion of a Sinner there is new Joy among those blessed Spirits: but the blessed God is always the same.
At the Conversion of a Sinner there is new Joy among those blessed Spirits: but the blessed God is always the same.
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'Tis from the Consideration of God's Peerless Excellencies that the glorious Seraphims are for ever in a Posture of lowest Reverence before the Throne,
It's from the Consideration of God's Peerless Excellencies that the glorious Seraphims Are for ever in a Posture of lowest reverence before the Throne,
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and magnify him by the transcendent Title that separates him from all Creatures of the highest Order, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Host:
and magnify him by the transcendent Title that separates him from all Creatures of the highest Order, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Host:
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the Earth is full of thy Glory. the Earth is full of thy Glory.
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The most proper Affection due to that infinitely excelling Object, is Admiration mix'd with humble Fear.
The most proper Affection due to that infinitely excelling Object, is Admiration mixed with humble fear.
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2. This should confirm our Trust in God at all times.
2. This should confirm our Trust in God At all times.
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The Psalmist's Induction is from hence, Thou art the same, and thy Years have no End. The Children of thy Servants shall continue,
The Psalmist's Induction is from hence, Thou art the same, and thy years have no End. The Children of thy Servants shall continue,
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and their Seed shall be establish'd before thee. We will consider this Security of the Church in the present and the future State.and their Seed shall be established before thee. We will Consider this Security of the Church in the present and the future State.
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1st. While the Church is in this lower World the Sphere of Mutability. The first Sin of Adam open'd a Passage to innumerable Evils, that either oppress us, or are impendent over us:1st. While the Church is in this lower World the Sphere of Mutability. The First since of Adam opened a Passage to innumerable Evils, that either oppress us, or Are impendent over us:
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Man at his best Estate is altogether Vanity: not only when languishing and wasting by Diseases, Man At his best Estate is altogether Vanity: not only when languishing and wasting by Diseases,
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when afflicted by Disasters, but in his fairest Flower and best Vigour.
when afflicted by Disasters, but in his Fairest Flower and best Vigour.
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Nay, the higher his Exaltation is in this World, the more he is exposed to the Storms of Mutability.
Nay, the higher his Exaltation is in this World, the more he is exposed to the Storms of Mutability.
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How shall Man, a Creature so impotent and apprehensive of Dangers, compose the Disorder of his Passions? How shall he support his Spirit in an unsafe and unquiet Condition? The present World,
How shall Man, a Creature so impotent and apprehensive of Dangers, compose the Disorder of his Passion? How shall he support his Spirit in an unsafe and unquiet Condition? The present World,
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as 'tis insufficient for our Satisfaction, so it cannot afford us Protection:
as it's insufficient for our Satisfaction, so it cannot afford us Protection:
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it cannot fill the Immensity of our Desires, nor extend to the Eternity of our Duration,
it cannot fill the Immensity of our Desires, nor extend to the Eternity of our Duration,
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nor preserve us from Afflictions here. The seeming Felicity hence is like a Feast in an empty Dream, mere imaginary Food,
nor preserve us from Afflictions Here. The seeming Felicity hence is like a Feast in an empty Dream, mere imaginary Food,
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and vanishes in a little while.
and Vanishes in a little while.
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What then can quiet our Fears under imminent Evils? what can revive and support our Hopes in our Distress and Exigencies but the unchangeable God, whose Love,
What then can quiet our Fears under imminent Evils? what can revive and support our Hope's in our Distress and Exigencies but the unchangeable God, whose Love,
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and Power, and Truth, are everlasting? Therefore we are encouraged to trust in the Lord for ever,
and Power, and Truth, Are everlasting? Therefore we Are encouraged to trust in the Lord for ever,
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because in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting Strength. Because in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting Strength.
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He sits in Heaven, his Throne is unshaken, when things below are whirl'd about in a vertiginous Circle.
He sits in Heaven, his Throne is unshaken, when things below Are whirled about in a vertiginous Circle.
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Creatures may promise us Relief in our Troubles, but they are so false or fading, that we shall be deceived in our Reliance on them,
Creatures may promise us Relief in our Troubles, but they Are so false or fading, that we shall be deceived in our Reliance on them,
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and Disappointment will increase our Vexation;
and Disappointment will increase our Vexation;
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yet our carnal Constitution strongly inclines us to depend upon them, either for the obtaining what we desire,
yet our carnal Constitution strongly inclines us to depend upon them, either for the obtaining what we desire,
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or for the preventing what we fear:
or for the preventing what we Fear:
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The Reason is, because we see things with the Eyes of Flesh, and accordingly esteem their Strength and Sufficiency as 'tis visible to us.
The Reason is, Because we see things with the Eyes of Flesh, and accordingly esteem their Strength and Sufficiency as it's visible to us.
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Therefore we are so often directed not to put our Trust in Princes, nor in the Sons of Men, in whom there is no Help:
Therefore we Are so often directed not to put our Trust in Princes, nor in the Sons of Men, in whom there is no Help:
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His Breath goeth forth, he returns to his Earth, in that very Day his Thoughts perish.
His Breath Goes forth, he returns to his Earth, in that very Day his Thoughts perish.
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They are distinguish'd from others in the Quality of Living, but are under the same hard and inflexible Necessity of Dying.
They Are distinguished from Others in the Quality of Living, but Are under the same hard and inflexible Necessity of Dying.
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They cannot retain one Ray of the superficial Lustre of their Crowns, to enlighten the dark Shadow of Death:
They cannot retain one Ray of the superficial Lustre of their Crowns, to enlighten the dark Shadow of Death:
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they carry no Reliques of Majesty into the next World, to impress a Reverence upon others.
they carry no Relics of Majesty into the next World, to Impress a reverence upon Others.
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All Flesh is Grass, and the Glory of it as the Flower of Grass: the Grass withers, and the Flower thereof fades; All Flesh is Grass, and the Glory of it as the Flower of Grass: the Grass withers, and the Flower thereof fades;
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but the Word of the Lord endureth for ever. but the Word of the Lord Endureth for ever.
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God is our living Strength, a sure Refuge to which we may fly in our Extremities.
God is our living Strength, a sure Refuge to which we may fly in our Extremities.
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He can compose a raging World, or preserve his Church in it, as he did the Ark in the Universal Deluge.
He can compose a raging World, or preserve his Church in it, as he did the Ark in the Universal Deluge.
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The Prophet alledges this Reason of his Confidence, Art not thou from everlasting, O Lord my God, mine holy one? we shall not die.
The Prophet alleges this Reason of his Confidence, Art not thou from everlasting, Oh Lord my God, mine holy one? we shall not die.
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And accordingly the Prophet Jeremiah argues; Thou O Lord remainest for ever, thy Throne is from Generation to Generation!
And accordingly the Prophet Jeremiah argues; Thou Oh Lord remainest for ever, thy Throne is from Generation to Generation!
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Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time? 2dly. In the next State we shall be unchangeably happy in his influxive Presence. Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time? 2dly. In the next State we shall be unchangeably happy in his influxive Presence.
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Here there are many Vicissitudes, strange and suddain Prosperity and Adversity, Riches and Poverty, Health and Sickness in the Circulation of time succeed one another:
Here there Are many Vicissitudes, strange and sudden Prosperity and Adversity, Riches and Poverty, Health and Sickness in the Circulation of time succeed one Another:
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as in a Voyage, the change of the Winds, sometimes a Storm, and after a Calm, the unquiet Agitation of the Ship, the Sickness of the Passengers, are Accidents that happen to those who sail in the Ocean:
as in a Voyage, the change of the Winds, sometime a Storm, and After a Cam, the unquiet Agitation of the Ship, the Sickness of the Passengers, Are Accidents that happen to those who sail in the Ocean:
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but when they arrive at the Port, all is at an end.
but when they arrive At the Port, all is At an end.
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Thus when we shall come to Heaven, all the Variations of Time shall end in a permanent stable State:
Thus when we shall come to Heaven, all the Variations of Time shall end in a permanent stable State:
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Our Blessedness shall exceed all our Desires, and exclude all our Fears: it shall be compleat and surrounded with Eternity.
Our Blessedness shall exceed all our Desires, and exclude all our Fears: it shall be complete and surrounded with Eternity.
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There God is All in All. The Text I have been discoursing of, is very applicable to the Occasion;There God is All in All. The Text I have been discoursing of, is very applicable to the Occasion;
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for we are instructed by very afflicting Experience how fallacious our Hopes are, that depend upon dying Creatures.
for we Are instructed by very afflicting Experience how fallacious our Hope's Are, that depend upon dying Creatures.
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The excellent Queen, from whose Inclination and Power the Kingdom expected such diffusive Good, and for a long Continuance, was in the Prime and Vigor of her Age taken from us.
The excellent Queen, from whose Inclination and Power the Kingdom expected such diffusive Good, and for a long Continuance, was in the Prime and Vigor of her Age taken from us.
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How convincingly verified are the words of the wise Preacher, Vanity of Vanities, all is Vanity.
How convincingly verified Are the words of the wise Preacher, Vanity of Vanities, all is Vanity.
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Those who are stiled Gods by Deputation and Vicegerency, and Children of the most High, shall die like Men: Those who Are styled God's by Deputation and Vicegerency, and Children of the most High, shall die like Men:
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they are made of the same frail Materials, and liable to the same Accidents with the lowest of the People.
they Are made of the same frail Materials, and liable to the same Accidents with the lowest of the People.
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That we may have a due sense of our heavy Loss, I shall endeavour sincerely and briefly to represent what she was,
That we may have a due sense of our heavy Loss, I shall endeavour sincerely and briefly to represent what she was,
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and what a Blessing we enjoyed in her Government.
and what a Blessing we enjoyed in her Government.
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I know that the praising of the Dead is usually suspected to be guilty of Flattery, either in disguising their real Faults,
I know that the praising of the Dead is usually suspected to be guilty of Flattery, either in disguising their real Faults,
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or in adorning them with counterfeit Vertues, and such Praises are pernicious to the Living.
or in adorning them with counterfeit Virtues, and such Praises Are pernicious to the Living.
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The Temptation to Excess in this kind is never so dangerous as in the Funeral Encomiums of Princes.
The Temptation to Excess in this kind is never so dangerous as in the Funeral Encomiums of Princes.
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The most regular Discretion is requisite in managing such Subjects:
The most regular Discretion is requisite in managing such Subject's:
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Flaunting Language, and high sounding Words the more Poetical, are less Perswasive, for they seem to proceed from a vain Ostentation of Eloquence.
Flaunting Language, and high sounding Words the more Poetical, Are less Persuasive, for they seem to proceed from a vain Ostentation of Eloquence.
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The discovery of the Paint of Art in a Funeral Sermon defeats the End of it,
The discovery of the Paint of Art in a Funeral Sermon defeats the End of it,
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for it lessens the Credit of the Speaker, and the Esteem of the Person spoken of.
for it lessens the Credit of the Speaker, and the Esteem of the Person spoken of.
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The suspicion that more is said than is true, induces a Thought that there is less Praise-worthy than there is.
The suspicion that more is said than is true, induces a Thought that there is less Praiseworthy than there is.
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But when the excellent Goodness of a Person in a uniform Tenor of Life was illustriously visible, the naked Narrative of her Actions will be a more effectual Amplification of her Worth and Praise,
But when the excellent goodness of a Person in a uniform Tenor of Life was illustriously visible, the naked Narrative of her Actions will be a more effectual Amplification of her Worth and Praise,
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than the most lively and graceful Colours of Language can impart.
than the most lively and graceful Colours of Language can impart.
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Before I proceed, 'tis necessary to consider two Acts of Divine Providence concerning the Queen, that are eminently observable,
Before I proceed, it's necessary to Consider two Acts of Divine Providence Concerning the Queen, that Are eminently observable,
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and were principal Ingredients in our miraculous Deliverance.
and were principal Ingredients in our miraculous Deliverance.
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The first is, That She was not early engaged in the Belief and Practice of Popery, a Religion so contrary to Reason and Divine Revelation.
The First is, That She was not early engaged in the Belief and Practice of Popery, a Religion so contrary to Reason and Divine Revelation.
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Children before they come to the free Exercise of Reason, are very receptive of the first Impressions:
Children before they come to the free Exercise of Reason, Are very receptive of the First Impressions:
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especially the Instructions of Parents enter with Authority and Efficacy into the Minds, and more especially if they partake from them as the secondary Authors, not only Life, but high Honour and Riches.
especially the Instructions of Parents enter with authority and Efficacy into the Minds, and more especially if they partake from them as the secondary Authors, not only Life, but high Honour and Riches.
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There is the clearest Evidence of this, for in all Nations Children receive their Religion from the Quality of their Parents.
There is the Clearest Evidence of this, for in all nations Children receive their Religion from the Quality of their Parents.
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Now 'tis truly wonderful, that the Queen's Father being so amorous of his Religion, did not take the season of instilling it into her,
Now it's truly wondered, that the Queen's Father being so Amoros of his Religion, did not take the season of instilling it into her,
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before she could with Understanding make a Choice of it.
before she could with Understanding make a Choice of it.
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It increases the Wonder, in that the Priests were Attendants in his Court, who being deeply struck with Superstition, are watchful to take all Advantages to propagate it.
It increases the Wonder, in that the Priests were Attendants in his Court, who being deeply struck with Superstition, Are watchful to take all Advantages to propagate it.
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If she had been tainted with it, how unhappy had it been to her self,
If she had been tainted with it, how unhappy had it been to her self,
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how pernicious to others? If the Light that is in thee be Darkness, how great is that Darkness? Darkness!
how pernicious to Others? If the Light that is in thee be Darkness, how great is that Darkness? Darkness!
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Popery is a Religion that begins in inward Darkness, and leads to utter Darkness.
Popery is a Religion that begins in inward Darkness, and leads to utter Darkness.
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If her Mind had been prepossest with so dangerous Errors, how hard to have represented Truth convincingly to her? The Wool that has imbibed a dark Tincture, can never receive a lighter Colour.
If her Mind had been prepossessed with so dangerous Errors, how hard to have represented Truth convincingly to her? The Wool that has imbibed a dark Tincture, can never receive a lighter Colour.
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The change of Inclinations that are deeply set in the Will is very hard, and the change of Opinions concerning Religion that have first possessed the Mind, is equally if not more difficult.
The change of Inclinations that Are deeply Set in the Will is very hard, and the change of Opinions Concerning Religion that have First possessed the Mind, is equally if not more difficult.
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How pernicious had it been to others? For the corrupting the Mind of a Royal Person with a false Religion, is like poisoning a publick Fountain, that conveys Infection abroad.
How pernicious had it been to Others? For the corrupting the Mind of a Royal Person with a false Religion, is like poisoning a public Fountain, that conveys Infection abroad.
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How admirable was the preventing Mercy of God, that as soon as she was capable, she was instructed in the knowledg of the saving Truth;
How admirable was the preventing Mercy of God, that as soon as she was capable, she was instructed in the knowledge of the Saving Truth;
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and that her Mind and Heart were so firm and fixed in it, that she was neither seduced nor terrified from it.
and that her Mind and Heart were so firm and fixed in it, that she was neither seduced nor terrified from it.
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This preventing Grace was an illustrious Mark of her Election.
This preventing Grace was an illustrious Mark of her Election.
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2. The Disposal of her in Marriage to a Prince of the Reformed Religion, raised by God to oppose the proud Aspirer,
2. The Disposal of her in Marriage to a Prince of the Reformed Religion, raised by God to oppose the proud Aspirer,
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and check the Current of his Fury, who usurps the Glory of Heaven, and breaks the Peace of the Earth;
and check the Current of his Fury, who usurps the Glory of Heaven, and breaks the Peace of the Earth;
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who arrogates a Soveraignty over Conscience, and has compelled such vast Numbers to abjure the Truth:
who arrogates a Sovereignty over Conscience, and has compelled such vast Numbers to abjure the Truth:
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whose infamous Ambition has turned Europe into a Stage of bloody Confusion.
whose infamous Ambition has turned Europe into a Stage of bloody Confusion.
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Our Serenity and Tranquillity, the flourishing of Peace and Truth, are from the benevolent Aspect and favourable Influence of these two bright Stars in Conjunction.
Our Serenity and Tranquillity, the flourishing of Peace and Truth, Are from the benevolent Aspect and favourable Influence of these two bright Stars in Conjunction.
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I shall in speaking of this excellent Queen, not insist on the Privileges in the Order of Nature that eminently distinguish'd her from others. Her Descent was Royal:
I shall in speaking of this excellent Queen, not insist on the Privileges in the Order of Nature that eminently distinguished her from Others. Her Descent was Royal:
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but this is only an external Circumstance, and derives no Moral Value to a Person.
but this is only an external Circumstance, and derives no Moral Valve to a Person.
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The Splendor of Extraction, like Varnish in a Picture that gives more Life and Lustre to the Colours, makes the Vertues or the Vices of a Person more conspicuous.
The Splendour of Extraction, like Varnish in a Picture that gives more Life and Lustre to the Colours, makes the Virtues or the Vices of a Person more conspicuous.
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Her Body was the beautiful Temple of a fairer Soul:
Her Body was the beautiful Temple of a Fairer Soul:
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Her graceful Presence inspired Reverence and Love in those who saw her, and appeared worthy of Empire.
Her graceful Presence inspired reverence and Love in those who saw her, and appeared worthy of Empire.
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But visible Beauty is often join'd with foul Deformity in the same Person. I shall begin with her Piety towards God.
But visible Beauty is often joined with foul Deformity in the same Person. I shall begin with her Piety towards God.
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This is the first Duty of Man in Order and Dignity, and the most considerable in its Consequences:
This is the First Duty of Man in Order and Dignity, and the most considerable in its Consequences:
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'tis the Foundation of all Royal Vertues.
it's the Foundation of all Royal Virtues.
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In the Publick Worship of God, she was a bright Example of solemn and unaffected Devotion.
In the Public Worship of God, she was a bright Exampl of solemn and unaffected Devotion.
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She prayed with humble Reverence, heard the Word with respectful Silence, and with serious Application of Spirit,
She prayed with humble reverence, herd the Word with respectful Silence, and with serious Application of Spirit,
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as duly considering the infinite Interval between the Supremacy of Heaven and Princes on Earth:
as duly considering the infinite Interval between the Supremacy of Heaven and Princes on Earth:
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That their Greatness in its Lustre is but a faint and vanishing Reflection of the Divine Majesty. One Instance I shall specify in this kind:
That their Greatness in its Lustre is but a faint and vanishing Reflection of the Divine Majesty. One Instance I shall specify in this kind:
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When her Residence was at the Hague, a Lady of Noble Quality coming to the Court to wait on her on a Saturday in the Afternoon, was told she was retired from all Company,
When her Residence was At the Hague, a Lady of Noble Quality coming to the Court to wait on her on a Saturday in the Afternoon, was told she was retired from all Company,
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and kept a Fast in preparation for the receiving the Sacrament the next day.
and kept a Fast in preparation for the receiving the Sacrament the next day.
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The Lady staying till five a clock, the Princess came out, and contented her self with a very slender Supper, it being incongruous to conclude a Fast with Feast.
The Lady staying till five a clock, the Princess Come out, and contented her self with a very slender Supper, it being incongruous to conclude a Fast with Feast.
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Thus solemnly she prepared her self for spiritual Communion with her Saviour.
Thus solemnly she prepared her self for spiritual Communion with her Saviour.
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When Moses was surpriz'd at the sight of the flaming Bush, and intended to come near to it, he was warn'd by a Voice from Heaven, Draw not nigh hither: Put off thy Shoes from thy Feet,
When Moses was surprised At the sighed of the flaming Bush, and intended to come near to it, he was warned by a Voice from Heaven, Draw not High hither: Put off thy Shoes from thy Feet,
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for the Place wherein thou standest is holy Ground. for the Place wherein thou Standest is holy Ground.
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By the familiar figure of putting off the Shoes, is signified the purifying our selves from all Defilements.
By the familiar figure of putting off the Shoes, is signified the purifying our selves from all Defilements.
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And certainly the Presence of the Son of God is more peculiar in that sacred mysterious Ordinance,
And Certainly the Presence of the Son of God is more peculiar in that sacred mysterious Ordinance,
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than it was in the burning Bush; accordingly we should sanctify our selves, and approach with holy Fear.
than it was in the burning Bush; accordingly we should sanctify our selves, and approach with holy fear.
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Her Religion was not confin'd to the Chappel, but every Day she had chosen Hours for Communion with God, of which he is the only Discerner and Rewarder.
Her Religion was not confined to the Chapel, but every Day she had chosen Hours for Communion with God, of which he is the only Discerner and Rewarder.
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Some that are High in the World, think it sufficient to pay a Complemental Visit to God once a Week,
some that Are High in the World, think it sufficient to pay a Complemental Visit to God once a Week,
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and content themselves with the external Service, tho destitute of Holy Affections, which are the Life of Religion,
and content themselves with the external Service, though destitute of Holy Affections, which Are the Life of Religion,
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or at best are satisfied with a few expiring Acts of Devotion:
or At best Are satisfied with a few expiring Acts of Devotion:
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But the good Queen's Conversation was in Heaven, she was constant in those Duties wherein the Soul ascends to God by solemn Thoughts and ardent Desires,
But the good Queen's Conversation was in Heaven, she was constant in those Duties wherein the Soul ascends to God by solemn Thoughts and Ardent Desires,
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and God descends into the Soul by the Excitations and Influences of his Spirit. Her Religion was not only exercised in Divine Worship, but was influential into her Practice.
and God descends into the Soul by the Excitations and Influences of his Spirit. Her Religion was not only exercised in Divine Worship, but was influential into her Practice.
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The Law of God was written in her Heart, and transcribed in her Life in the fairest Characters. The Law of God was written in her Heart, and transcribed in her Life in the Fairest Characters.
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She had a sincere Zeal for the healing our unhappy Divisions in Religious Things, and declared her Resolution upon the first Address of some Ministers, that she would use all Means for that Blessed End. She was so wise as to understand the Difference between Matters Doctrinal, and Rituals;
She had a sincere Zeal for the healing our unhappy Divisions in Religious Things, and declared her Resolution upon the First Address of Some Ministers, that she would use all Means for that Blessed End. She was so wise as to understand the Difference between Matters Doctrinal, and Rituals;
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and so good as to allow a just Liberty for Dissenters in Things of small Moment.
and so good as to allow a just Liberty for Dissenters in Things of small Moment.
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She was not fetter'd with Superstitious Scruples, but her clear and free Spirit was for the Union of Christians in Things essential to Christianity.
She was not fettered with Superstitious Scruples, but her clear and free Spirit was for the union of Christians in Things essential to Christianity.
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This revives in me the sorrowful Remembrance of the late Excellent Arch-bishop, tho in Place incomparably inferiour to the Queen;
This revives in me the sorrowful Remembrance of the late Excellent Archbishop, though in Place incomparably inferior to the Queen;
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their Principles and Temper, their Designs and Endeavours were for Peace: And the hopes of obtaining it are weakened by the fatal Conjuncture of their Funerals.
their Principles and Temper, their Designs and Endeavours were for Peace: And the hope's of obtaining it Are weakened by the fatal Conjuncture of their Funerals.
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The Holiness of her Life was Universal.
The Holiness of her Life was Universal.
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She was Born and Lived in the Court that shines in Pomp and flows in Pleasures,
She was Born and Lived in the Court that shines in Pomp and flows in Pleasures,
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and presents charming Temptations to all the Diseased Appetites. Pride that destroyed both Worlds, and cleaves so close to Human Nature, reigns there.
and presents charming Temptations to all the Diseased Appetites. Pride that destroyed both World's, and cleaves so close to Human Nature, reigns there.
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The Love of Pleasure is a soft Seducer, that easily insinuates through the Senses, and captivates the Soul. 'Tis an Observation of St. Chrysostom that the three Hebrew Martyrs that were preserved unpolluted in the Court of Babylon, was a greater Miracle than the preserving them unsinged in the Fiery Furnace.
The Love of Pleasure is a soft Seducer, that Easily insinuates through the Senses, and captivates the Soul. It's an Observation of Saint Chrysostom that the three Hebrew Martyrs that were preserved unpolluted in the Court of Babylon, was a greater Miracle than the preserving them unsinged in the Fiery Furnace.
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In the absence of Temptations the Corrupt Nature is sometimes so conceal'd that 'tis hardly known to it self;
In the absence of Temptations the Corrupt Nature is sometime so concealed that it's hardly known to it self;
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but when tempting Objects arm'd with Allurements offer themselves, the corrupt Nature is presently discover'd:
but when tempting Objects armed with Allurements offer themselves, the corrupt Nature is presently discovered:
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Especially if a Person comes to the Licence of the Scepter, that swells Pride, and authorizes the exorbitant Desires.
Especially if a Person comes to the Licence of the Sceptre, that Swells Pride, and authorizes the exorbitant Desires.
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To be humble in such a high Elevation, to be temperate in the midst of the freest Fruitions, is the Effect of powerful Grace.
To be humble in such a high Elevation, to be temperate in the midst of the Freest Fruitions, is the Effect of powerful Grace.
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Who ever saw in the Queen an Appearance of Pride and Disdain? How graceful was the Condescendence of her Greatness? Who saw any Disorder in her Countenance, the Chrystal wherein the Affections are visible? Her Breast was like the Pacifick Sea, that seldom suffers and is disturbed by a Storm.
Who ever saw in the Queen an Appearance of Pride and Disdain? How graceful was the Condescendence of her Greatness? Who saw any Disorder in her Countenance, the Crystal wherein the Affections Are visible? Her Breast was like the Pacific Sea, that seldom suffers and is disturbed by a Storm.
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She was so exempt from the Tyranny of the angry Passions, that we may have some conjecture of the Felicity of the State of unstained Innocence, of which one Ray is so amiable.
She was so exempt from the Tyranny of the angry Passion, that we may have Some conjecture of the Felicity of the State of unstained Innocence, of which one Ray is so amiable.
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And was so abhorring from the sensual Passions, that nothing impure durst approach her Presence.
And was so abhorring from the sensual Passion, that nothing impure durst approach her Presence.
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In her Relation to the King she was the best Pattern of Conjugal Love and Obsequiousness.
In her Relation to the King she was the best Pattern of Conjugal Love and Obsequiousness.
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How happy was her Society, redoubling his Comforts, and dividing his Cares? Her Deportment was becoming the Dignity and Dearness of the Relation.
How happy was her Society, redoubling his Comforts, and dividing his Cares? Her Deportment was becoming the Dignity and Dearness of the Relation.
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Of this we have the most convincing Proof from the Testimony and Tears of the King since her Death.
Of this we have the most convincing Proof from the Testimony and Tears of the King since her Death.
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Solomon adds to many Commendations of a vertuous Woman, as a Coronis, that her Husband praises her.Solomon adds to many Commendations of a virtuous Woman, as a Coronis, that her Husband praises her.
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The King's declaring, that in all her Conversation he discovered no Fault, and his unfeigned and deep Sorrow for his Loss, are the Queen's entire Elogy.
The King's declaring, that in all her Conversation he discovered no Fault, and his unfeigned and deep Sorrow for his Loss, Are the Queen's entire Eulogy.
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She had an excellent Understanding that qualified her for Government.
She had an excellent Understanding that qualified her for Government.
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Of this her presiding in Council in times of Danger, and preserving the Tranquillity of the Kingdom, were real Proofs.
Of this her presiding in Council in times of Danger, and preserving the Tranquillity of the Kingdom, were real Proofs.
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Her Charity, that Celestial Grace, was like the Sun, nothing within her Circuit was hid from its refreshing Heat.
Her Charity, that Celestial Grace, was like the Sun, nothing within her Circuit was hid from its refreshing Heat.
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Love is the clearest Notion we have of the Deity:
Love is the Clearest Notion we have of the Deity:
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God is Love. A Prince in no Perfection resembles God more than in his communicative Goodness.God is Love. A Prince in no Perfection resembles God more than in his communicative goodness.
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If it were known what this good Queen did, and what she designed to do, among all her relucent Vertues, Charity would be illustrious.
If it were known what this good Queen did, and what she designed to do, among all her relucent Virtues, Charity would be illustrious.
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Her wise Redemption of Time from unconcerning Vanities for Domestick Affairs, was the Effect and Indication of her tender and vigilant Conscience.
Her wise Redemption of Time from unconcerning Vanities for Domestic Affairs, was the Effect and Indication of her tender and vigilant Conscience.
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She consider'd her Glass was continually running, and all the Sands were to be accounted for.
She considered her Glass was continually running, and all the Sands were to be accounted for.
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How should this great Example correct those who are lavish of nothing so much as of Time;
How should this great Exampl correct those who Are lavish of nothing so much as of Time;
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which, being lost, is irrecoverable? The Sun returns every Day, but Time never returns. In her Sickness, Patience had its perfect Work.
which, being lost, is irrecoverable? The Sun returns every Day, but Time never returns. In her Sickness, Patience had its perfect Work.
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Her Disease was uncomfortable, yet with resigned Submission she bore it.
Her Disease was uncomfortable, yet with resigned Submission she boar it.
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When the Danger of it was signified to her, she had no fearful Thoughts about her future State.
When the Danger of it was signified to her, she had no fearful Thoughts about her future State.
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'Tis a cruel Respect to sick Persons, especially to Princes, to conceal from them their Danger till Death steals insensibly upon them.
It's a cruel Respect to sick Persons, especially to Princes, to conceal from them their Danger till Death steals insensibly upon them.
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Indeed considering their past Lives, and their present Anxieties, the Advice of approaching Death is an Anticipation of it.
Indeed considering their past Lives, and their present Anxieties, the advice of approaching Death is an Anticipation of it.
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But the Spirit of this excellent Saint was not afraid of Evil-tidings, but fixed, trusting in the Lord.
But the Spirit of this excellent Saint was not afraid of Evil-tidings, but fixed, trusting in the Lord.
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Her Care had been to secure the Love of God in the best time of her Life, this mixed Cordial Drops in the Bitterness of Death.
Her Care had been to secure the Love of God in the best time of her Life, this mixed Cordial Drops in the Bitterness of Death.
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In short, to finish my Discourse, all the blessed Vertues were eminently seen in her that might render her Government an entire Happiness to the Kingdom.
In short, to finish my Discourse, all the blessed Virtues were eminently seen in her that might render her Government an entire Happiness to the Kingdom.
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This erected her a Throne in the Hearts of her Subjects:
This erected her a Throne in the Hearts of her Subject's:
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and the Honour the wise Poet attributes to the Emperor Augustus; Victorque volentes Per populos dat jura,
and the Honour the wise Poet attributes to the Emperor Augustus; Victorque volentes Per populos that jura,
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That he rul'd a willing People, may more truly be said of this excellent Princess, She was Queen of the Affections of the People, and governed them without Constraint.
That he ruled a willing People, may more truly be said of this excellent Princess, She was Queen of the Affections of the People, and governed them without Constraint.
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Her Praise-worthy Actions will eternize her Memory, when other Princes, devested of their secular Pomp, shall either be buried in dark Oblivion, or condemned in History.
Her Praiseworthy Actions will eternise her Memory, when other Princes, devested of their secular Pomp, shall either be buried in dark Oblivion, or condemned in History.
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The Earthen Vessel wherein all these Treasures were deposited is broke, and the instructive Providence should perswade us to look to our living Strength, the blessed God, fixing our Trust in him.
The Earthen Vessel wherein all these Treasures were deposited is broke, and the instructive Providence should persuade us to look to our living Strength, the blessed God, fixing our Trust in him.
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He bestowed this rare Instrument of his Goodness:
He bestowed this rare Instrument of his goodness:
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He can preserve his Servant, our Sovereign Lord, who by the Divine Assistance has the Honour of establishing our Religion and Liberties at home,
He can preserve his Servant, our Sovereign Lord, who by the Divine Assistance has the Honour of establishing our Religion and Liberties At home,
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and gives hope of restoring it abroad, from whence it has been so cruelly and perfidiously expell'd. FINIS.
and gives hope of restoring it abroad, from whence it has been so cruelly and perfidiously expelled. FINIS.
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