A funeral sermon preached on the occasion of the Right Honourable the Earl of Sh--y's late interment in Dorset-shire by W.B. a godly minister (though unworthy servant) of Jesus Christ.
I Shall not trouble my self nor you with any tedious Introductions, or long Circumlocutions (as some Divines use) before I come to the business in hand;
I Shall not trouble my self nor you with any tedious Introductions, or long Circumlocutions (as Some Divines use) before I come to the business in hand;
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For, (Beloved) what signifies an impertinent preamble? an insipid, foppish kind of Harangue before a Sermon? 'Tis a dull kind of Trick that Baal 's Priests (the lazy Levites of the Age) have got to make the Glass hold out;
For, (beloved) what signifies an impertinent preamble? an insipid, foppish kind of Harangue before a Sermon? It's a dull kind of Trick that Baal is Priests (the lazy Levites of the Age) have god to make the Glass hold out;
Besides, (my Friends) they raise Peoples expectations too high, and then it may be Parturiunt Montes, they make a splendid Porch to an ordinary Thatch'd House:
Beside, (my Friends) they raise Peoples Expectations too high, and then it may be Parturiunt Montes, they make a splendid Porch to an ordinary Thatched House:
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they are mad to catch at the Division, like a sharp-set Country Bumpkin, who half devour'd a Plum-Pudding, e're a Brother of ours could dispatch his Grace.
they Are mad to catch At the Division, like a sharp-set Country Bumpkin, who half devoured a Plum-Pudding, ever a Brother of ours could dispatch his Grace.
'tis a day we have chosen to Celebrate the Funeral Rites of our Worthy, and much to be Lamented Patriot, the late King of Poland, who (in spight of Axes and Halters,
it's a day we have chosen to Celebrate the Funeral Rites of our Worthy, and much to be Lamented Patriot, the late King of Poland, who (in spite of Axes and Halters,
and other Engines of Mortality) quietly, and peaceably gave up the Ghost amongst the True Republican Bores of Holland. Oh! this was a fatal day, a day of Gloominess and Honour:
and other Engines of Mortality) quietly, and peaceably gave up the Ghost among the True Republican Boars of Holland. Oh! this was a fatal day, a day of Gloominess and Honour:
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and Foundations of the Good Old Cause, It was Strong and Potent, and flourish'd once to admiration, through the Wit and Conduct of this Great Master-Piece of Politicks: I had almost said it was supported by the Breath of his Nostrils;
and Foundations of the Good Old Cause, It was Strong and Potent, and flourished once to admiration, through the Wit and Conduct of this Great Master-Piece of Politics: I had almost said it was supported by the Breath of his Nostrils;
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That my Friends must needs fall to the Ground, unless (in this Critical Juncture of Affairs,) some Grand Politician luckily interpose, and prevent the expected miscarriage.
That my Friends must needs fallen to the Ground, unless (in this Critical Juncture of Affairs,) Some Grand Politician luckily interpose, and prevent the expected miscarriage.
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unless some Honest Man (some Anti-monarchical degraded Statesman, who will be Rebellious out of a Principle of Revenge) bravely vindicate the Holy quarrel,
unless Some Honest Man (Some Antimonarchical degraded Statesman, who will be Rebellious out of a Principle of Revenge) bravely vindicate the Holy quarrel,
and take up the Cudgels to support a Languishing (if not Dying) Faction, and carry on a drooping, decrepid Plot. Such an one as we must necessarily find,
and take up the Cudgels to support a Languishing (if not Dying) Faction, and carry on a drooping, decrepit Plot. Such an one as we must necessarily find,
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and a constant admirer of the Feminine Gender, (as the late Salamanca Doctor has been of the Masculine.) Do ye therefore gratefully Celebrate the Memory of this Just Friend of yours, which brings me very pat to my Text, namely, The Memory, &c. Not to trouble or perplex you with the nice Explication of the Words, nor to ransack old Musty Worm-eaten Commentators and Paraphrasers, I shall content my self to satisfy you with the Opinion of some of our Modern Controversiallists.
and a constant admirer of the Faemin Gender, (as the late Salamanca Doctor has been of the Masculine.) Do you Therefore gratefully Celebrate the Memory of this Just Friend of yours, which brings me very pat to my Text, namely, The Memory, etc. Not to trouble or perplex you with the Nicaenae Explication of the Words, nor to ransack old Musty Worm-eaten Commentators and Paraphrasers, I shall content my self to satisfy you with the Opinion of Some of our Modern Controversiallists.
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The Words (in my Opinion) contain in them two Affirmative Propositions. First, The Memory, &c. Secondly, The Name, &c. This I shall make out (as plain as the Nose in your Face) by laying down those two Positions. 1. That a Grave, Serious, Godly, True Protestant kind of Life and Conversation, is the only way to secure a sound and honest Reputation after Death. 2. That a Ranting, Roaring, Papistical Tory kind of Behaviour here, makes a Mans Name Rot and his Memory odious after Death, to all Sober Godly Christians.
The Words (in my Opinion) contain in them two Affirmative Propositions. First, The Memory, etc. Secondly, The Name, etc. This I shall make out (as plain as the Nose in your Face) by laying down those two Positions. 1. That a Grave, Serious, Godly, True Protestant kind of Life and Conversation, is the only Way to secure a found and honest Reputation After Death. 2. That a Ranting, Roaring, Papistical Tory kind of Behaviour Here, makes a men Name Rot and his Memory odious After Death, to all Sobrium Godly Christians.
But I shall proceed to prove my First Position. (Beloved) Gravity and Seriousness in Behaviour, (though its Prophanely call'd by the Ungodly Formality, Hypocrisie,
But I shall proceed to prove my First Position. (beloved) Gravity and Seriousness in Behaviour, (though its Profanely called by the Ungodly Formality, Hypocrisy,
A reserved Face, a good demure sanctified Countenance, challenges a civil respect from any Man. Men generally pay due deference to a Man (though the meanest Person in the World) if his Looks are any ways inclin'd to Godliness;
A reserved Face, a good demure sanctified Countenance, challenges a civil respect from any Man. Men generally pay due deference to a Man (though the Meanest Person in the World) if his Looks Are any ways inclined to Godliness;
if he has Religion stamp'd on his Face, (and if the Marks of Reprobation are not visible in his Forehead) if (I say) his Elevated Eyes discover a fervent Soul within, he must of necessity be wonderfully rever'd. But alas!
if he has Religion stamped on his Face, (and if the Marks of Reprobation Are not visible in his Forehead) if (I say) his Elevated Eyes discover a fervent Soul within, he must of necessity be wonderfully revered. But alas!
'tis Second Sodom without doubt, the People are hardned in Wickedness, they Drink, they Whore, keep strange Women, they Neigh after their Neighbours Wives.
it's Second Sodom without doubt, the People Are hardened in Wickedness, they Drink, they Whore, keep strange Women, they Neigh After their Neighbours Wives.
We are the Righteous, the Chosen people of God, and we are surrounded with the Protection of the Almighty, Assisted by the careful Administration of his Angels,
We Are the Righteous, the Chosen people of God, and we Are surrounded with the Protection of the Almighty, Assisted by the careful Administration of his Angels,
If we will not swear, we are precise forsooth; if we refuse to frequent lewd Drinking-houses, we fall under the censure of being Formal, and Starch'd:
If we will not swear, we Are precise forsooth; if we refuse to frequent lewd Drinking-houses, we fallen under the censure of being Formal, and Starched:
And this is the Anti-Christian Penance that is so severely destined to our Godly Party, for a trifling miscarriage, a small cracking of one of the Commandments:
And this is the Antichristian Penance that is so severely destined to our Godly Party, for a trifling miscarriage, a small cracking of one of the commandments:
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If no one should cast Stones but the Innocent, and Guiltless, a Man might stand with security in the Pillory or Market-place; Hang Houses of Correction, and the Whipping Posts. There would be no hurling of Stones,
If no one should cast Stones but the Innocent, and Guiltless, a Man might stand with security in the Pillory or Marketplace; Hang Houses of Correction, and the Whipping Posts. There would be no hurling of Stones,
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if we Preach most powerfully, and press things home effectually to Mens Consciences, why, you hear what they say, they say we are Hypocrites, that our Discourses are nothing else but a Gypsie-like-Canting, that the unutterable Groans of the Spirit are mere Satanick Effusions, that our Prayers are the effect of a Distemper'd Brain,
if we Preach most powerfully, and press things home effectually to Men's Consciences, why, you hear what they say, they say we Are Hypocrites, that our Discourses Are nothing Else but a Gypsie-like-Canting, that the unutterable Groans of the Spirit Are mere Satanic Effusions, that our Prayers Are the Effect of a Distempered Brain,
an Artificial Sobbing, on purpose to seduce filly Women. (Thus are our good Works evil spoken off, by Men of Unsanctified understandings.) If we Pray zealously,
an Artificial Sobbing, on purpose to seduce filly Women. (Thus Are our good Works evil spoken off, by Men of Unsanctified understandings.) If we Pray zealously,
Thus do they pester and teeze us, who are the Meek of the Earth, Vexat censura Columbas; if (to be short) a Brother of ours was once engaged in a temptation, which was wholly irresistible (as may be evident by the violent and sudden Insurrection of the unruly Member;) What? Could there be a more charitable piece of Humanity in a Godly Sister,
Thus do they pester and teeze us, who Are the Meek of the Earth, Vexat Censure Columbas; if (to be short) a Brother of ours was once engaged in a temptation, which was wholly irresistible (as may be evident by the violent and sudden Insurrection of the unruly Member;) What? Could there be a more charitable piece of Humanity in a Godly Sister,
For in the Words of my Text, The Memory of the Just shall be Blessed, their Name shall flourish in the Earthy their Memories shall smell sweet, and blossom to suture Ages.
For in the Words of my Text, The Memory of the Just shall be Blessed, their Name shall flourish in the Earthy their Memories shall smell sweet, and blossom to suture Ages.
Let us be unconcern'd I say, at all their malice, for the only Pillar that can support us (under the present circumstances of affairs) is a Bare-fac'd well compacted Impudence:
Let us be unconcerned I say, At all their malice, for the only Pillar that can support us (under the present Circumstances of affairs) is a Barefaced well compacted Impudence:
And Thirdly, I shall shew how justly he may challenge this word Just in my Text. (But pray, let not this be Interpreted a Punn. ) As to his publick concern in the World,
And Thirdly, I shall show how justly he may challenge this word Just in my Text. (But prey, let not this be Interpreted a Punn.) As to his public concern in the World,
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and his making so considerable (though crooked) Figure in it, I must needs say, that all these Advancements and Dignities therein, were the Purchase of his own Wit, and extraordinary Qualifications.
and his making so considerable (though crooked) Figure in it, I must needs say, that all these Advancements and Dignities therein, were the Purchase of his own Wit, and extraordinary Qualifications.
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That he was a Person highly Descended, and wonderfully (if not miraculously) qualified for publick Administration of Affairs, is I hope generally confessed.
That he was a Person highly Descended, and wonderfully (if not miraculously) qualified for public Administration of Affairs, is I hope generally confessed.
He was a Strenuous Defender of the Royal Prerogative, witness those many excellent Speeches of his in his Chancellorship. And yet not so stiff neither,
He was a Strenuous Defender of the Royal Prerogative, witness those many excellent Speeches of his in his Chancellorship. And yet not so stiff neither,
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and defended the High and Mighty Plenipotentiaries, the Multitude; then he wisely consulted with the Uncontroulable Rabble, to support Magna Charta, Liberty, Property, &c.
and defended the High and Mighty Plenipotentiaries, the Multitude; then he wisely consulted with the Uncontrollable Rabble, to support Magna Charta, Liberty, Property, etc.
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From this, solicitous Care of the Nations Good, sprung that never to be forgotten Model of the Association, the Spawn of the Holy League and Covenant. Who therefore can sufficiently Lament this Worthy Person, the publick Pillar of the State, the Moses, the Conductor of the People,
From this, solicitous Care of the nations Good, sprung that never to be forgotten Model of the Association, the Spawn of the Holy League and Covenant. Who Therefore can sufficiently Lament this Worthy Person, the public Pillar of the State, the Moses, the Conductor of the People,
nay (without Prophaneness) the Puny Saviour of the Nation? What, could I repeat concerning his worth? the Exaltedness of his Fortune, the High and Meritorious Dignities conferred upon him, his Prudence, Magnanimity and Height of Spirit, his Proving,
nay (without Profaneness) the Puny Saviour of the nation? What, could I repeat Concerning his worth? the Exaltedness of his Fortune, the High and Meritorious Dignities conferred upon him, his Prudence, Magnanimity and Height of Spirit, his Proving,
He was a Faithful Zealous Man in Holy Worship, (which is a strange unheard of thing in a Statesman.) And yet notwithstanding all these extraordinary Endowments of the Mind, the Wicked of the World take occasion to traduce him,
He was a Faithful Zealous Man in Holy Worship, (which is a strange unheard of thing in a Statesman.) And yet notwithstanding all these extraordinary Endowments of the Mind, the Wicked of the World take occasion to traduce him,
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His Religion is termed Atheism, his way of Worship Sceptical and Prophane, the droppings of his Tap, occasioned by his Hydropick Distemper, is render'd as the miserable consequence of a young Debauch;
His Religion is termed Atheism, his Way of Worship Sceptical and Profane, the droppings of his Tap, occasioned by his Hydropic Distemper, is rendered as the miserable consequence of a young Debauch;
his Care for the Welfare of the Nation is reckon'd Treason. And is it not strange that this great Person (the desire of Mankind while living) should be so miserably Crucify'd after his Death? Is it not a Paradox to a Wise and Understanding Man, to find a Person so disingenuously abused,
his Care for the Welfare of the nation is reckoned Treason. And is it not strange that this great Person (the desire of Mankind while living) should be so miserably crucified After his Death? Is it not a Paradox to a Wise and Understanding Man, to find a Person so disingenuously abused,
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when he is not in a capacity to vindicate himself? How wonderfully is he exposed to the scorn and contempt of the World in Doggrel, Ballads, Visions, Dialogues, &c. with a number of Pamphlets that circulate the Gown in Derogation of his honour? But I think 'tis time to leave off,
when he is not in a capacity to vindicate himself? How wonderfully is he exposed to the scorn and contempt of the World in Doggerel, Ballads, Visions, Dialogues, etc. with a number of Pamphlets that circulate the Gown in Derogation of his honour? But I think it's time to leave off,
When People are Debauch'd in Principles, and have wickedly forsaken the True Protestant Interest (which word True-Protestant is miserably ridicul'd by young Tory Whiflers, or (as the Ingenious Historian Mr. Care has it) Dull Nos'd Tories. ) I say then, their Reputation sinks in the World,
When People Are Debauched in Principles, and have wickedly forsaken the True Protestant Interest (which word True-Protestant is miserably ridiculed by young Tory Whifflers, or (as the Ingenious Historian Mr. Care has it) Dull Nosed Tories.) I say then, their Reputation sinks in the World,
When People follow strange Devices, and Worship false Gods, what the Devil can become of their good Names? They must suffer in their credit after Death, that in their Life time commit such vile Abominations.
When People follow strange Devices, and Worship false God's, what the devil can become of their good Names? They must suffer in their credit After Death, that in their Life time commit such vile Abominations.
They blindly frequent their Hallowed Steeple-Houses, and Persecute us, because our tender, and squeamish Consciences will not permit us to Conform with them.
They blindly frequent their Hallowed Steeple-Houses, and Persecute us, Because our tender, and squeamish Consciences will not permit us to Conform with them.
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when the Wind and Tide is on our sides (when Almighty Parliaments shall again flourish) that we shall handle them for their Insolence, in setting forth so openly the Practices of our Party.
when the Wind and Tide is on our sides (when Almighty Parliaments shall again flourish) that we shall handle them for their Insolence, in setting forth so openly the Practices of our Party.
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and endeavour to make their Names odious in this World, will by a strange (though just) course of Providence be made wonderfully ridiculous themselves,
and endeavour to make their Names odious in this World, will by a strange (though just) course of Providence be made wonderfully ridiculous themselves,
Let us (who are the Meek of the Earth, the Sober and Godly Party) endeavour to live up to those excellent Rules that are Weekly prescrib'd to us by our Godly Ministers;
Let us (who Are the Meek of the Earth, the Sobrium and Godly Party) endeavour to live up to those excellent Rules that Are Weekly prescribed to us by our Godly Ministers;
and has left the Hot-headed Multitude without Order, all things at Random and Confusion? Who knows but some cunning Politick Person of Quality (as the Remarquer on Jovian, or the Author of the Elegy on Stafford ) may interpose,
and has left the Hotheaded Multitude without Order, all things At Random and Confusion? Who knows but Some cunning Politic Person of Quality (as the Remarquer on Jovian, or the Author of the Elegy on Stafford) may interpose,
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if they would but take the Reverend Mr. John — n (in the room of that sottish Bestial Satyr of Salamanca, who has Debauch'd our Cause) to be their worthy Chaplain, and Mr. Hunt their Secretary. Lord!
if they would but take the Reverend Mr. John — n (in the room of that sottish Bestial Satyr of Salamanca, who has Debauched our Cause) to be their worthy Chaplain, and Mr. Hunt their Secretary. Lord!
Lastly, Let me put before your Eyes, the great Example of our late Deceased Patriot, consider how industriously zealous he was for the True-Protestant Interest, what Indignities and Shame he underwent, purely on the account of Religion, what difficulties he passed through, to reduce this Haughty Monarchy into Order,
Lastly, Let me put before your Eyes, the great Exampl of our late Deceased Patriot, Consider how industriously zealous he was for the True-Protestant Interest, what Indignities and Shame he underwent, purely on the account of Religion, what difficulties he passed through, to reduce this Haughty Monarchy into Order,
and Subjection, if possible, and to settle it on the solid Foundations, and firm Establishments of a Commonwealth: He left no means unattempted to make the Nation flourish,
and Subjection, if possible, and to settle it on the solid Foundations, and firm Establishments of a Commonwealth: He left no means unattempted to make the nation flourish,
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for he condescended to men of low Degree, he Conversed with Carpenters and Bricklayers, that he might carry on the work of the Lord powerfully and successfully.
for he condescended to men of low Degree, he Conversed with Carpenters and Bricklayers, that he might carry on the work of the Lord powerfully and successfully.
Let the Wicked (my Friends) talk of his Fatal descent into the Regions of darkness, of his Congratulations with the Joyner, and the black Catalogue of the damn'd Fraternity;
Let the Wicked (my Friends) talk of his Fatal descent into the Regions of darkness, of his Congratulations with the Joiner, and the black Catalogue of the damned Fraternity;
Yet let us follow his Blessed steps, and stand stiff, and firm in our Holy Resolutions, to cherish the True-Protestant Cause, and never leave it, and forsake it.
Yet let us follow his Blessed steps, and stand stiff, and firm in our Holy Resolutions, to cherish the True-Protestant Cause, and never leave it, and forsake it.
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