A mirrour of Christianity and a miracle of charity, or, A true and exact narrative of the life and death of the most virtuous Lady Alice, Dutchess Duddeley published after the sermon in the Church of St. Giles in the Fields / by R.B., D.D., rector of the said church, on Sunday the 14th of March, MDCLXIX.
An Exact NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE and DEATH Of the Renowned Dutchess DUDLEY Who departed this Life in her House neer the Church of St. Giles in the Fields, Januarii 22. Anno 1669. in the XC. year of her Age.
an Exact NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE and DEATH Of the Renowned Duchess DUDLEY Who departed this Life in her House near the Church of Saint Giles in the Fields, January 22. Anno 1669. in the XC. year of her Age.
WE never read of any that were blamed for drawing of too much water out of the Well of Life, I mean for devoting themselves with an earnest assiduity to the reading and study of Gods Word:
WE never read of any that were blamed for drawing of too much water out of the Well of Life, I mean for devoting themselves with an earnest assiduity to the reading and study of God's Word:
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than by acknowledging with due praises the many eminent Virtues, which (as so many Rivulets) stream into the Souls of the Saints from the everlasting Spring of Divine Grace.
than by acknowledging with due praises the many eminent Virtues, which (as so many Rivulets) stream into the Souls of the Saints from the everlasting Spring of Divine Grace.
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They glorified God in me, so said S. Paul of himself, Gal. 1.24. Who, though he stiled himself out of the depth of humility the chiefest of sinners, and the least of Saints;
They glorified God in me, so said S. Paul of himself, Gal. 1.24. Who, though he styled himself out of the depth of humility the chiefest of Sinners, and the least of Saints;
Now to the glory of God (which is the aim of my weak endeavours) to the praise of his eternal goodness (which should be the object of yours) I shall, by his Blessing and Divine Assistance, discharge a duty which is pattern'd to us by the practice of the Heathens, Jews, and Christians in all ages;
Now to the glory of God (which is the aim of my weak endeavours) to the praise of his Eternal Goodness (which should be the Object of yours) I shall, by his Blessing and Divine Assistance, discharge a duty which is patterned to us by the practice of the heathens, jews, and Christians in all ages;
it is to present to the view of your Meditations one of the Fairest Flowers in the Garden of Gods Church, one (for her Saintship) of the highest Stars in this lower firmament,
it is to present to the view of your Meditations one of the Fairest Flowers in the Garden of God's Church, one (for her Saintship) of the highest Stars in this lower firmament,
Secondly, A Duty of Piety to the Living, whilst I stir up their Devotions to an Holy Emulation and Zealous Imitation of the Graces and Virtues which Shined in the Life and Death of the Renowned Dutchess;
Secondly, A Duty of Piety to the Living, while I stir up their Devotions to an Holy Emulation and Zealous Imitation of the Graces and Virtues which Shined in the Life and Death of the Renowned Duchess;
NONLATINALPHABET. To speak in the Language of the Learned Nazianzen whose Tongue, (that Tongue which sored so high in the praise of S. Athanasius and S. Basil ) would suit well with this great work better then mine;
. To speak in the Language of the Learned Nazianzen whose Tongue, (that Tongue which sored so high in the praise of S. Athanasius and S. Basil) would suit well with this great work better then mine;
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But to hold your expectation no longer in suspense I shall lay the Foundation of this Structure in Her Graces Birth, and Education, and then lay upon it the weight of an Holy Life, and happy Death, this done, refer all to your godly imitation,
But to hold your expectation no longer in suspense I shall lay the Foundation of this Structure in Her Graces Birth, and Education, and then lay upon it the weight of an Holy Life, and happy Death, this done, refer all to your godly imitation,
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First, For her Ladiships Birth: we have here a Righteous Branch sprung of a Righteous Stock, She was the second Daughter of Sir Thomas Leighe of Stoneley in the County of Warwick, Knight and Baronet, the Relict of Sir Robrt Dudley Knight, Son to Robert late Earl of Leicester; and for his extraordinary merits created a Duke by Ferdinand the Second, Late Emperor of Germany.
First, For her Ladyships Birth: we have Here a Righteous Branch sprung of a Righteous Stock, She was the second Daughter of Sir Thomas Leighe of Stoneley in the County of Warwick, Knight and Baronet, the Relict of Sir Robrt Dudley Knight, Son to Robert late Earl of Leicester; and for his extraordinary merits created a Duke by Ferdinand the Second, Late Emperor of Germany.
For divers great considerations, She was by Letters Patents, bearing date at Oxford the twentieth day of May, In the twentieth year of King Charles the first of Blessed Memory, By the said King advanced to the title of a Dutchess, being by the foresaid Robert the Mother of five gracious Daughters, Alice, Douglasse, Frances wife of Sir Gilbert Kniueton Knight, Anne wife of Sir Robert Holburne Late of Lincolnes Inne (all these Deceased,) And Katherine the onely surviving Picture in Piety and goodness of her Lady Mother,
For diverse great considerations, She was by Letters Patents, bearing date At Oxford the twentieth day of May, In the twentieth year of King Charles the First of Blessed Memory, By the said King advanced to the title of a Duchess, being by the foresaid Robert the Mother of five gracious Daughters, Alice, Douglasse, Frances wife of Sir Gilbert Kniueton Knight, Anne wife of Sir Robert Holburne Late of Lincolnes Inn (all these Deceased,) And Katherine the only surviving Picture in Piety and Goodness of her Lady Mother,
The Town of Stonely, in which our Illustrious Dutchess was born, has more reason to glory in that She breath'd her first breath in it than the seven Cities had in Homer the Prince of Poets;
The Town of Stonely, in which our Illustrious Duchess was born, has more reason to glory in that She breathed her First breath in it than the seven Cities had in Homer the Prince of Poets;
That she was born of God by Spiritual Regeneration (and so His Daughter by Adoption) and a Sister of Christ by love and likeness of Him, this is her Chiefest glory, the highest degree of her commendation.
That she was born of God by Spiritual Regeneration (and so His Daughter by Adoption) and a Sister of christ by love and likeness of Him, this is her Chiefest glory, the highest degree of her commendation.
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NONLATINALPHABET. So said S. Chrysostome in a Panegyrical Oration, The principal thing to be look'd at, and commended in recounting a Genealogy, is the Virtue of a man or woman.
. So said S. Chrysostom in a Panegyrical Oration, The principal thing to be looked At, and commended in recounting a Genealogy, is the Virtue of a man or woman.
who can without God's special blessing obtained by Prayer unto Him, and without God's Divine appointment and Ordination? This sure was the wisemans meaning.
who can without God's special blessing obtained by Prayer unto Him, and without God's Divine appointment and Ordination? This sure was the wiseman's meaning.
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that she was look'd upon as an Earthly Saint, an Angel clothed in Flesh, a lawful Image of Her Maker, and Redeemer, a model of Heaven made up in Clay, the living Temple of the Holy Ghost.
that she was looked upon as an Earthly Saint, an Angel clothed in Flesh, a lawful Image of Her Maker, and Redeemer, a model of Heaven made up in Clay, the living Temple of the Holy Ghost.
for being instructed in, and perswaded of the truth of that Religion which we profess (as distinct from that false one of the Church of Rome ) and being firmly grounded in those Fundamentals,
for being instructed in, and persuaded of the truth of that Religion which we profess (as distinct from that false one of the Church of Room) and being firmly grounded in those Fundamentals,
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and saving Truths which our Religion teaches us, viz. That God alone is to be prayed unto and worshipped (not Saints nor Angels,) That by Christ only we can be saved, by his merits and Gods mercy, not by our own works, she accordingly upon these grounds served God night and day (as that good old Prophetess Anna did, Luke 2.37.) with fastings and prayers, especially during the time of her Virgin-widowhood; she was NONLATINALPHABET 1 Tim. 5.5. a widow indeed, such as was that famous Paula and Marcella by S. Hierome in his Epistles so highly magnified.
and Saving Truths which our Religion Teaches us, viz. That God alone is to be prayed unto and worshipped (not Saints nor Angels,) That by christ only we can be saved, by his merits and God's mercy, not by our own works, she accordingly upon these grounds served God night and day (as that good old Prophetess Anna did, Lycia 2.37.) with Fastings and Prayers, especially during the time of her Virgin-widowhood; she was 1 Tim. 5.5. a widow indeed, such as was that famous Paula and Marcella by S. Jerome in his Epistles so highly magnified.
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She well knew, that though second marriage is no sin, yet (as one says) Iteratò nubere est signum Incontinentiae, &c. She therefore, to preserve in her fame the honour,
She well knew, that though second marriage is no since, yet (as one Says) Iteratò nubere est signum Incontinentiae, etc. She Therefore, to preserve in her fame the honour,
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and so she was espoused to God, and the Lord of Heaven married to her, being her Husband (as he professes himself to have been to Israel, Jer. 31.32.) in regard of his Love, Care and Providence to her Religious Person;
and so she was espoused to God, and the Lord of Heaven married to her, being her Husband (as he Professes himself to have been to Israel, Jer. 31.32.) in regard of his Love, Care and Providence to her Religious Person;
and blemishes in their faces, not regarding in the mean while the blots and spots, the defilements and stains of sin, that disfigure the native beauty of their Souls, which are usually left naked,
and blemishes in their faces, not regarding in the mean while the blots and spots, the defilements and stains of since, that disfigure the native beauty of their Souls, which Are usually left naked,
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and more publike family devotions (which she never omitted) was wonderfully beautified, and strengthned in her soul by Grace; which had taken up it's lodging in her,
and more public family devotions (which she never omitted) was wonderfully beautified, and strengthened in her soul by Grace; which had taken up it's lodging in her,
The third, Prudence, a gracious Quality of the Soul, which is ever joyn'd with Wisdom as it's inseparable Companion, as appears by Eph. 1.8. — According to the riches of his Grace, wherein he hath abounded towards us in all Wisdom and Prudence. So Prov. 8.12. I Wisdom dwell with Prudence, Here too they are mated, they cannot be severed.
The third, Prudence, a gracious Quality of the Soul, which is ever joined with Wisdom as it's inseparable Companion, as appears by Ephesians 1.8. — According to the riches of his Grace, wherein he hath abounded towards us in all Wisdom and Prudence. So Curae 8.12. I Wisdom dwell with Prudence, Here too they Are mated, they cannot be severed.
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as it is the Office of Prudence, (which derives it's name from Providence ) NONLATINALPHABET to advise of and devise proper and fit means suitable to that end.
as it is the Office of Prudence, (which derives it's name from Providence) to Advice of and devise proper and fit means suitable to that end.
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This virtue, this NONLATINALPHABET, was most eminent in our Renowned Dutchess, she made it her whole business, her NONLATINALPHABET to get a place in Heaven, (where she now sits and raigns) and by well-doing to leave a good name behind her, being dead;
This virtue, this, was most eminent in our Renowned Duchess, she made it her Whole business, her to get a place in Heaven, (where she now sits and raigns) and by welldoing to leave a good name behind her, being dead;
that the transplendent light of her beneficence shining amongst men, and they beholding her good works might glorifie her Father which is in Heaven, Matt. 5.16.
that the transplendent Light of her beneficence shining among men, and they beholding her good works might Glorify her Father which is in Heaven, Matt. 5.16.
Her Prudence likewise was seen in this that she had a great command over her Tongue, and Passions; she knew that (as Th. de Kempis says well, lib. 1. c. 20.) It was an easier thing to be silent then not to offend in speech, or multitude of words:
Her Prudence likewise was seen in this that she had a great command over her Tongue, and Passion; she knew that (as Th. de Kempis Says well, lib. 1. c. 20.) It was an Easier thing to be silent then not to offend in speech, or multitude of words:
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Thus also her Anger was tempered with Meekness, so that if at any time her blood boiled up in her tender heart out of a dislike of any thing that did offend her, it never ran over the brim of Reason, or bounds of Moderation.
Thus also her Anger was tempered with Meekness, so that if At any time her blood boiled up in her tender heart out of a dislike of any thing that did offend her, it never ran over the brim of Reason, or bounds of Moderation.
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Her Eyes ever open too, looking up to Heaven ( as the eyes of Servants look unto the hands of their masters — Psal. 123.2.) but shut against Objects dress'd up with vanity, through these casements they could not enter into her capacious Soul, the receptacle onely of chaste thoughts decked with Purity of good Intentions;
Her Eyes ever open too, looking up to Heaven (as the eyes of Servants look unto the hands of their Masters — Psalm 123.2.) but shut against Objects dressed up with vanity, through these casements they could not enter into her capacious Soul, the receptacle only of chaste thoughts decked with Purity of good Intentions;
She was a magazen of experience, the fruit or benefit of Old Age, and the proxime cause of Prudence. Her vast Memory, which was strong and vigorous to admiration, was the Storehouse and Treasury of Observations,
She was a Magazine of experience, the fruit or benefit of Old Age, and the proxime cause of Prudence. Her vast Memory, which was strong and vigorous to admiration, was the Storehouse and Treasury of Observations,
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it is the first Lesson which is to be Learn'd in the School of Christ, who is Magister humilitatis so styled oft by S. Aug. Learn of me for I am meek and lowly, &c. Matt. 11.29. The Doctrinal saying of this great Master of Humilty.
it is the First lesson which is to be Learned in the School of christ, who is Magister humilitatis so styled oft by S. Aug. Learn of me for I am meek and lowly, etc. Matt. 11.29. The Doctrinal saying of this great Master of Humility.
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It is grounded upon an high apprehension of the Majesty and Greatness of Almighty God, together with a low estimation a man hath of himself, in regard of his many weaknesses, and sinful Infirmities;
It is grounded upon an high apprehension of the Majesty and Greatness of Almighty God, together with a low estimation a man hath of himself, in regard of his many Weaknesses, and sinful Infirmities;
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as God's Donatives, (who can and will, if we be proud of them to a contempt of others, take them from us) She therefore ever payed to God the Tribute of thankfulness for them, bowing Her Soul to God by an humble submission to His Will,
as God's Donatives, (who can and will, if we be proud of them to a contempt of Others, take them from us) She Therefore ever paid to God the Tribute of thankfulness for them, bowing Her Soul to God by an humble submission to His Will,
Hence did spring and arise Her meekness, and Humility, a Grace which renders a man amiable in the sight of God, who dwels (as the Prophet Isaiah speaks, chap. 57.11.) in an humble heart, it being the Chief Mansion or Manour-House of the holy Ghost, NONLATINALPHABET.
Hence did spring and arise Her meekness, and Humility, a Grace which renders a man amiable in the sighed of God, who dwells (as the Prophet Isaiah speaks, chap. 57.11.) in an humble heart, it being the Chief Mansion or Manour-House of the holy Ghost,.
as being (what Abraham stiled himself, Gen. 18. and what the greatest are) but Dust (in regard of her beginning) and Ashes (in respect of her end) and knowing that (as the forenamed de Kempis says of man in General) that she was Culpable in many things, prone by nature to evil,
as being (what Abraham styled himself, Gen. 18. and what the greatest Are) but Dust (in regard of her beginning) and Ashes (in respect of her end) and knowing that (as the forenamed the Kempis Says of man in General) that she was Culpable in many things, prove by nature to evil,
This knowledge of her self beat down Pride, and set up a throne for Humility in her heart, which displayed it self by her delighting to be concealed by her private retirement,
This knowledge of her self beatrice down Pride, and Set up a throne for Humility in her heart, which displayed it self by her delighting to be concealed by her private retirement,
This Grace of Humility in Her was the parent of Pa•ience, a cheerful bearing of affliction without murmuring or repining at God's dispensations or providence.
This Grace of Humility in Her was the parent of Pa•ience, a cheerful bearing of affliction without murmuring or repining At God's dispensations or providence.
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But she with a most Heroick Christianlike Courage and Spirit, bore up against all the batteries and storms of plundering Persecutours, of railing Shimei's, and backbiting Rabshakes, against whom her Innocency was no fence to keep of their approaches:
But she with a most Heroic Christianlike Courage and Spirit, boar up against all the batteries and storms of plundering Persecutors, of railing Shimei's, and backbiting Rabshakeh, against whom her Innocency was no fence to keep of their Approaches:
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so the Star of her profession shind most gloriously, the fire of her Zeal to the Truth glowed with a greater heat under the rage of those, who did persecute her with their hands robbing her of her goods (because she would not be as they were, bad, rebels against the King and Church) and blasting her reputation with their black Tongues not dreading to report she was a Papist, or (as one said before a Committee) something like one: and why? Because she was loyal to her Soveraign, a lover and Patroness of Orthodox Divines, and abounded in good works.
so the Star of her profession shined most gloriously, the fire of her Zeal to the Truth glowed with a greater heat under the rage of those, who did persecute her with their hands robbing her of her goods (Because she would not be as they were, bad, rebels against the King and Church) and blasting her reputation with their black Tongues not dreading to report she was a Papist, or (as one said before a Committee) something like one: and why? Because she was loyal to her Sovereign, a lover and Patroness of Orthodox Divines, and abounded in good works.
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but her soundness in her opinion, and practice of the true Religion manifested to the World that she was a rare Christian, a Christian indeed and not only in name NONLATINALPHABET.
but her soundness in her opinion, and practice of the true Religion manifested to the World that she was a rare Christian, a Christian indeed and not only in name.
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and as St. Augustine referr'd those that desired to profit in Virtue to the life and conversation of S. Paulinus, Vade in Campaniam disce Paulinum, Go to Campania and study Paulinus;
and as Saint Augustine referred those that desired to profit in Virtue to the life and Conversation of S. Paulinus, Vade in Campaniam Disce Paulinum, Go to Campania and study Paulinus;
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and Piety, Vade ad Sancti Aegidii oppidum, & Disce Ducissam Dudleyam, Have recourse to St. Giles's and enquire after the Life and manners of Dutchess Dudley; conform your Life to Her Religious Conversation (who hath left behind her there many Ladies much like unto her) so may you prove a good proficient in Religion.
and Piety, Vade ad Sancti Aegidius Oppidum, & Disce Duchess Dudleyam, Have recourse to Saint Giles's and inquire After the Life and manners of Duchess Dudley; conform your Life to Her Religious Conversation (who hath left behind her there many Ladies much like unto her) so may you prove a good proficient in Religion.
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when the twins strugled in her womb, If it be so why am I thus? No she knew that NONLATINALPHABET, that the gate is strait which leadeth into the City of bliss,
when the twins struggled in her womb, If it be so why am I thus? No she knew that, that the gate is strait which leads into the city of bliss,
and that through many tribulations we must enter into heaven (which she had learned out of Acts 13.22.) and therefore embraced her Cross with cheerfulness — and why, should a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his Sin? Lam. 3.39. She in effect oft said what St. Hierome suggested to Paula concerning the death of Blaesilla, The Lord is good, and whatsoever a good God doth cannot be bad.
and that through many tribulations we must enter into heaven (which she had learned out of Acts 13.22.) and Therefore embraced her Cross with cheerfulness — and why, should a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his since? Lam. 3.39. She in Effect oft said what Saint Jerome suggested to Paula Concerning the death of Blaesilla, The Lord is good, and whatsoever a good God does cannot be bad.
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To conclude this particular, She look'd upon her troubles as the Lot of God's Children, the Physick of the Soul, the Pledge of Divine Love, the Badge of her profession (as a Christian) the Incentive of her Devotion,
To conclude this particular, She looked upon her Troubles as the Lot of God's Children, the Physic of the Soul, the Pledge of Divine Love, the Badge of her profession (as a Christian) the Incentive of her Devotion,
To whom that she might by a closer Union be joyned, Now that her Soul was drawing towards Heaven, having spent all the time of her sickness in Prayer and Repentance, and heavenly Conferences, of which I could give a large account, She (as she had done oft-times before) desired to receive her last Viaticum that heavenly food, which might (as it did) strengthen her Spirit in it's last conflict with Death,
To whom that she might by a closer union be joined, Now that her Soul was drawing towards Heaven, having spent all the time of her sickness in Prayer and Repentance, and heavenly Conferences, of which I could give a large account, She (as she had done ofttimes before) desired to receive her last Viaticum that heavenly food, which might (as it did) strengthen her Spirit in it's last conflict with Death,
so of a blessed Confirmation, for that it confirms our Faith that Christ is, and will be in all respects to our Souls (I had rather say to our Persons) what the Bread and Wine is to our Bodies.
so of a blessed Confirmation, for that it confirms our Faith that christ is, and will be in all respects to our Souls (I had rather say to our Persons) what the Bred and Wine is to our Bodies.
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and lowly Reverence upon her Knees (when she could hardly stand upon her feeble legs) she received that heavenly Food that NONLATINALPHABET, (as Ign. calls it) which Physicks the Soul for Eternity, the seal of her pardon,
and lowly reverence upon her Knees (when she could hardly stand upon her feeble legs) she received that heavenly Food that, (as Ignis calls it) which Physics the Soul for Eternity, the seal of her pardon,
had you then beheld her devout deportment, and heard the Divine expressions, which immediatly fell from her gracious lips, you would hence have concluded that she was a rare Saint — Having thus got a firmer hold of Christ by Faith in the Merits of his Death and Passion,
had you then beheld her devout deportment, and herd the Divine expressions, which immediately fell from her gracious lips, you would hence have concluded that she was a rare Saint — Having thus god a firmer hold of christ by Faith in the Merits of his Death and Passion,
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and grasping her Saviour in the Arms of Her Love and Thankfulness, She ever after chaunted out old Simeons Song, Luke 2.29. Domine nunc dimittis, &c. Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.
and grasping her Saviour in the Arms of Her Love and Thankfulness, She ever After chanted out old Simeons Song, Lycia 2.29. Domine nunc Dimittis, etc. Lord now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.
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so as, whiles unto the enemies of God (those that are not reconcil'd unto him by Faith in Christ and the amendment of their lives) it is no other than a terrible executioner of Divine Vengeance, it seemed to her an Herauld of Peace, a messenger of Joy, a plausible and sure Convoy unto Blessedness.
so as, while unto the enemies of God (those that Are not reconciled unto him by Faith in christ and the amendment of their lives) it is no other than a terrible executioner of Divine Vengeance, it seemed to her an Herald of Peace, a Messenger of Joy, a plausible and sure Convoy unto Blessedness.
For this cause, or upon these considerations she longed after her NONLATINALPHABET, her dissolution, even as the weary Traveller after he hath measured many tedious miles (as she had years) and passed many dangers both by Sea and Land,
For this cause, or upon these considerations she longed After her, her dissolution, even as the weary Traveller After he hath measured many tedious miles (as she had Years) and passed many dangers both by Sea and Land,
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Her body after many vexatious Toils, Troubles, and Disquiets in this World shall sleep or rest for a while in it's NONLATINALPHABET, it's Dormitory the Grave.
Her body After many vexatious Toils, Troubles, and Disquiets in this World shall sleep or rest for a while in it's, it's Dormitory the Grave.
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But her soul is now awake in Heaven, wearing the Crown of Perseverance, and singing with the triumphant Chorus of Angels and Saints glorified a joyful Song to the Lamb Christ Jesus sitting upon a golden glorious Throne;
But her soul is now awake in Heaven, wearing the Crown of Perseverance, and singing with the triumphant Chorus of Angels and Saints glorified a joyful Song to the Lamb christ jesus sitting upon a golden glorious Throne;
who will at the great day raise up her body from it's long sleep by virtue of that Spirit which rais'd him from the dead ( Rom. 8.11.) and dwelt by a full measure of Grace in the Soul of our deceased Saint, who being dead yet speaketh (as the Apostle attests of righteous Abel, Heb. 11.4.) and methinks bespeaks as now on Earth her survivers, from Heaven, in the words of St. Paul. Let your conversation be,
who will At the great day raise up her body from it's long sleep by virtue of that Spirit which raised him from the dead (Rom. 8.11.) and dwelled by a full measure of Grace in the Soul of our deceased Saint, who being dead yet speaks (as the Apostle attests of righteous Abel, Hebrew 11.4.) and methinks bespeaks as now on Earth her survivers, from Heaven, in the words of Saint Paul. Let your Conversation be,
Look on me and do likewise, what ye have seen me do [ and shall hear I have done ] even so do ye, according to your abilities, and several capacities;
Look on me and do likewise, what you have seen me do [ and shall hear I have done ] even so do you, according to your abilities, and several capacities;
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and for placing out of poor Children or Orphans yearly to be Apprentices, Honour your Ministers who are set over you in the Lord, especially those who labour, in the Word, 1 Tim. 5.17. i. e. take great pains to dispense the lively Oracles of it, and administer frequently the holy Sacraments for the edifying and saving of your Souls;
and for placing out of poor Children or Orphans yearly to be Apprentices, Honour your Ministers who Are Set over you in the Lord, especially those who labour, in the Word, 1 Tim. 5.17. i. e. take great pains to dispense the lively Oracles of it, and administer frequently the holy Sacraments for the edifying and Saving of your Souls;
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All that has been said the Illustrious Dutchess did, and gave to God the Glory of it, who afforded Her, by his blessing, that good and plentiful seed which she liberally sowed and scatter'd in the fields of the poor,
All that has been said the Illustrious Duchess did, and gave to God the Glory of it, who afforded Her, by his blessing, that good and plentiful seed which she liberally sowed and scattered in the fields of the poor,
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or go along with her in her Bounty and Magnificence, yet follow her (though at a distance) by conforming your lives and actions to her Charity, and goodness.
or go along with her in her Bounty and Magnificence, yet follow her (though At a distance) by conforming your lives and actions to her Charity, and Goodness.
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Thus if you do (as her good deeds in a manner exhort you) and declare the Sincerity or Truth of your Faith by your goods works, Imitating Christ the King of Saints,
Thus if you do (as her good Deeds in a manner exhort you) and declare the Sincerity or Truth of your Faith by your goods works, Imitating christ the King of Saints,
and get glory by it, is an infallible note or sign of Hypocrisie. This Pharisaical vice never lodged in the Soul of our deceased Dutchess, so Renown'd for her stupendous Charity, the fire whereof burnt hot in her Religious brest,
and get glory by it, is an infallible note or Signen of Hypocrisy. This Pharisaical vice never lodged in the Soul of our deceased Duchess, so Renowned for her stupendous Charity, the fire whereof burned hight in her Religious breast,
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but contented her self with God's approbation, whilst she did all for His Glory, that the poor, releived by her bounty, might have an occasion to say, Blessed be the Lord, for his merciful goodness, that hath open'd the heart,
but contented her self with God's approbation, while she did all for His Glory, that the poor, relieved by her bounty, might have an occasion to say, Blessed be the Lord, for his merciful Goodness, that hath opened the heart,
She was such a stranger to Pride (which never enter's into a gracious Soul) and so far from Ostentaion in her life, that I am perswaded, had any come to her before her death,
She was such a stranger to Pride (which never enter's into a gracious Soul) and so Far from Ostentaion in her life, that I am persuaded, had any come to her before her death,
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However now that her Grace is out of the reach of Flattery, and cannot be suspected for the guilt of Vain-glory, I shall blow the Trumpet of her praise, by presenting to the World a list of her good deeds, that those, who peruse it, may thereby be induced to follow her steps, to conform their lives to the exemplary pattern of her bountiful goodness, to abstain from superfluities in Apparel,
However now that her Grace is out of the reach of Flattery, and cannot be suspected for the guilt of Vainglory, I shall blow the Trumpet of her praise, by presenting to the World a list of her good Deeds, that those, who peruse it, may thereby be induced to follow her steps, to conform their lives to the exemplary pattern of her bountiful Goodness, to abstain from superfluities in Apparel,
and Diet, (which murther Charity;) that what they spare, or gain by abandoning all excess in needless expenses, they may contribute the same to the relief and comfort of Christ's poor Members, his necessitous, pious Servants.
and Diet, (which murder Charity;) that what they spare, or gain by abandoning all excess in needless expenses, they may contribute the same to the relief and Comfort of Christ's poor Members, his necessitous, pious Servants.
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This was the practice of our Illustrious Dutchess; and for this God has Crown'd her (as he will all those that imitate her) with everlasting glory and happiness.
This was the practice of our Illustrious Duchess; and for this God has Crowned her (as he will all those that imitate her) with everlasting glory and happiness.
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A just Account of her good deeds in her life, and little before her death, taken out of our Churche's Register, and specified in her last VVill and Testament.
A just Account of her good Deeds in her life, and little before her death, taken out of our Church's Register, and specified in her last Will and Testament.
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When the former Church here of S. Giles, which was decay'd by Age, lay as it were in Rubbish, there being a Void space at the upper end of the Chancel, which was stored with Lumber,
When the former Church Here of S. Giles, which was decayed by Age, lay as it were in Rubbish, there being a Void Molle At the upper end of the Chancel, which was stored with Lumber,
2. When the foresaid Church was fallen (with the fall whereof that Skreen was demolished) God moved the hearts of the Parishioners to erect a new Church in the Room or place of the former, which was in a few years effected and finished, many hundreds of good Christians in other Parishes contributing to so good and glorious a work, she most liberally (as she had a magnificent large soul) gave to the advance and finishing of it, together with the Wall that encompasseth it, many 100 l. of which her magnificent bounty, the then grateful Parishioners erected a Monument which is placed over the great gate or the Northside of the Church.
2. When the foresaid Church was fallen (with the fallen whereof that Skreen was demolished) God moved the hearts of the Parishioners to erect a new Church in the Room or place of the former, which was in a few Years effected and finished, many hundreds of good Christians in other Parishes contributing to so good and glorious a work, she most liberally (as she had a magnificent large soul) gave to the advance and finishing of it, together with the Wall that encompasses it, many 100 l. of which her magnificent bounty, the then grateful Parishioners erected a Monument which is placed over the great gate or the North side of the Church.
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IN QƲIBƲS PIENTISSIMAE HEROINAE D. ALICIAE DUDDELEY MƲNIFICENTIA GRATƲM MARMORIS HƲJƲS MERETUR ELOQUIUM. HƲIC ETIAM ACCESSIT ALIORƲM QƲORƲNDAM PIETAS QUIBUS PROVISAE IN COELO SUNT GRATES.
IN QƲIBƲS PIENTISSIMAE HEROINAE D. ALICIAE DUDDELEY MƲNIFICENTIA GRATƲM MARMORIS HƲJƲS MERETUR ELOQUIUM. HƲIC ETIAM ACCESSIT ALIORƲM QƲORƲNDAM PIETAS QUIBUS PROVISAE IN COELO SUNT GRATES.
3. The Church being finished (which is a large goodly Fabrick) that the Inside of it might correspond with that which is without, She gave hangings of Watched Taffity to cover the upper end of the Chancel,
3. The Church being finished (which is a large goodly Fabric) that the Inside of it might correspond with that which is without, She gave hangings of Watched Taffity to cover the upper end of the Chancel,
Moreover she gave a neat pair of Organs, with a Case Richly Guilded. Item, Very Costly handsome Rails, to guard the Altar or Lord's Table from profane abuses.
Moreover she gave a neat pair of Organs, with a Case Richly Guilded. Item, Very Costly handsome Rails, to guard the Altar or Lord's Table from profane Abuses.
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and sold (under a pretense of relieving the poor out of the Mony Received for them) by the Deforming Reformers (as they were call'd) in the late bloody Rebellious times.
and sold (under a pretense of relieving the poor out of the Money Received for them) by the Deforming Reformers (as they were called) in the late bloody Rebellious times.
4. She gave long since to the Church of Stoneley in Warwick-shire (where Her Sacred Body lies now Entomb'd) as also to the Churches of MANCESTER. LEKE-WOTTON. ASHOW.
4. She gave long since to the Church of Stoneley in Warwickshire (where Her Sacred Body lies now Entombed) as also to the Churches of MANCESTER. LEICESTERSHIRE. SHOW.
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KENELWORTH, and MONKSKIRBY, twenty pounds and upwards per annum a piece, for a perpetual Augmentation to the poor Vicaridges of those Respective Churches for ever.
KENILWORTH, and MONKSKIRBY, twenty pounds and upward per annum a piece, for a perpetual Augmentation to the poor Vicarages of those Respective Churches for ever.
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5. Moreover she bestowed on the same Churches, and Likewise upon the Churches of Bidford in the foresaid County of Warwick, Acton in Middlesex, S. Albans in Hartfordshire, Patshil in Northampton, divers pieces of fair and costly Plate to be used at the Celebration of the Holy Communion in each of them.
5. Moreover she bestowed on the same Churches, and Likewise upon the Churches of Bidford in the foresaid County of Warwick, Acton in Middlesex, S. Albans in Hartfordshire, Patchil in Northampton, diverse Pieces of fair and costly Plate to be used At the Celebration of the Holy Communion in each of them.
8. She likewise gave great Summes of Money for the repairing of the Cathedral Church at Lichfield, and for the Re-edfying of S. Sepulchres here in London.
8. She likewise gave great Sums of Money for the repairing of the Cathedral Church At Lichfield, and for the Re-edfying of S. Sepulchres Here in London.
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and thereby made (as wisemen and women do) her own eyes her Overseers, and her own hands her Executours. At her Death She made these following Bequests, viz.
and thereby made (as Wise men and women do) her own eyes her Overseers, and her own hands her Executors. At her Death She made these following Bequests, viz.
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3. For the placing out for ever of poor Parish Children of S. Giles 's Apprentices, two hundred pounds, to purchase a piece of Land at ten pounds per ann. And two to be put out every year.
3. For the placing out for ever of poor Parish Children of S. Giles is Apprentices, two hundred pounds, to purchase a piece of Land At ten pounds per ann. And two to be put out every year.
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and also of LICHBOROW and BLAKESLEY in the County of Northampton, one hundred pounds per ann. to be disposed and distributed among them in such sort or manner as Her Will doth direct Her Executrix.
and also of LICHBOROW and BLAKESLEY in the County of Northampton, one hundred pounds per ann. to be disposed and distributed among them in such sort or manner as Her Will does Direct Her Executrix.
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6. She bequeathed to fourscore and ten Widows (according to the Number of the Years, She lived) to each one a Gown and Fair White Kerchief to attend the Hearse wherein Her Body was carried,
6. She bequeathed to fourscore and ten Widows (according to the Number of the years, She lived) to each one a Gown and Fair White Kerchief to attend the Hearse wherein Her Body was carried,
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and one shilling a piece for their Dinner after that Solemnity was perform'd, which was on the sixteenth day of this present Month of March, 1668. 7. She appointed by Her Will five pounds to be given to every Place or Town where Her Corps should Rest in it's Passage from London unto Stoneley (as aforesaid) in Warwickshire; where She hath a Noble Monument long since prepared by Her self.
and one shilling a piece for their Dinner After that Solemnity was performed, which was on the sixteenth day of this present Monn of March, 1668. 7. She appointed by Her Will five pounds to be given to every Place or Town where Her Corpse should Rest in it's Passage from London unto Stoneley (as aforesaid) in Warwickshire; where She hath a Noble Monument long since prepared by Her self.
9. She gave to BLACKSLEY, LITCHBOROUGH, and PATSHIL aforesaid, ten pounds a piece to be distributed among the poor the same day Her Corps was Interred.
9. She gave to BLACKSLEY, LITCHBOROUGH, and PATCHIL aforesaid, ten pounds a piece to be distributed among the poor the same day Her Corpse was Interred.
admit of it thus, with the Alteration of a Name, and Word. Qui nôsse vult Ducissam Duddeleiam, Non saxa, sed facta legat, Superfutura marmori ET Profutura Posteris. In English thus.
admit of it thus, with the Alteration of a Name, and Word. Qui nôsse vult Duchess Duddeleiam, Non Rock, sed facta legate, Superfutura marmori ET Profutura Posteris. In English thus.
To the former CATALOGUE of Her Innumerous Acts of Charity, Let this Epicedium be added as a closing Epilogue. When Greatness, with a Long-spund-age, And Goodness joyn'd fill up the Page Of Her due Praises, we may say That unkin'd Death has snatch'd away A Phoenix of her Sex; in whose Brest The Graces dwelt, and made their Nest:
To the former CATALOGUE of Her Innumerous Acts of Charity, Let this Epicedium be added as a closing Epilogue. When Greatness, with a Long-spund-age, And goodness joined fill up the Page Of Her due Praises, we may say That unkined Death has snatched away A Phoenix of her Sex; in whose Breast The Graces dwelled, and made their Nest:
O! from Her Ashes may there Rise A Generation to Immortalise What e're of Virtue bears the name, Whilst, what She did, they do the same. Floruit, Floret, ac Florebit.
OH! from Her Ashes may there Rise A Generation to Immortalise What ever of Virtue bears the name, While, what She did, they do the same. Floruit, Floret, ac Florebit.
and to translate the Soul into a place far remote from the body of the affectionate Lover. S. Paul, whose Soul was fired with a burning flame of Seraphick love, was of this Divine,
and to translate the Soul into a place Far remote from the body of the affectionate Lover. S. Paul, whose Soul was fired with a burning flame of Seraphic love, was of this Divine,
where he heard, and saw NONLATINALPHABET, words, and things which were inexpressible, and doubtless beheld the glorious face of our Lord Christ Jesus, the beauty of Heaven, and the mirrour of Angels:
where he herd, and saw, words, and things which were inexpressible, and doubtless beheld the glorious face of our Lord christ jesus, the beauty of Heaven, and the mirror of Angels:
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and sublimate Joys, is to follow Christ, to imitate H m, whose life is the most perfect Idea of all virtues, the most exact rule of Holy Living, he therefore in his Epistle to the Ephes. 5.1. Exhorts them and with them us in these words, Be ye followers of God, as dear Children; again, 1 Cor. 11.1. Be ye followers of me, as I also am of Christ.
and sublimate Joys, is to follow christ, to imitate H m, whose life is the most perfect Idea of all Virtues, the most exact Rule of Holy Living, he Therefore in his Epistle to the Ephesians 5.1. Exhorts them and with them us in these words, Be you followers of God, as dear Children; again, 1 Cor. 11.1. Be you followers of me, as I also am of christ.
endu'd with reason, wherewith they are honour'd by God above other Creatures, for want of a right use of it, to a discreet ordering of their lives, may be compared to the beasts that perish.
endued with reason, wherewith they Are honoured by God above other Creatures, for want of a right use of it, to a discreet ordering of their lives, may be compared to the beasts that perish.
When men do follow the bad examples of others, and walk in crooked and by-paths, which tend to destruction, they may be compared to the silly sheep, who will follow their leaders even into deep waters,
When men do follow the bad Examples of Others, and walk in crooked and bypaths, which tend to destruction, they may be compared to the silly sheep, who will follow their leaders even into deep waters,
But we Christians ought to be wise and prudent in our Imitations, and, by setting before our eyes the choicest patterns of goodness, we should endeavour to heighten,
But we Christians ought to be wise and prudent in our Imitations, and, by setting before our eyes the Choicest patterns of Goodness, we should endeavour to heighten,
To this end, i. e. to raise their Souls to an high degree of Perfection, S. Paul, vers. 17. of this Chap. exhorts the Philippians to propose him for a pattern to walk by:
To this end, i. e. to raise their Souls to an high degree of Perfection, S. Paul, vers. 17. of this Chap. exhorts the Philippians to propose him for a pattern to walk by:
To which exhortation he subjoyns a reason in the words of my Text. For our conversation is in Heaven, &c. The first word, Conversation, is in the Original NONLATINALPHABET, the which, admitting of divers Interpretations, has caused a Variety of Constructions amongst Expositors. They, who with Tertullian and S. Hierome, translate the same by Municipium (which is the State or Condition of those who, dwelling out of a City in some remote place or Country, have yet the Priviledges of the same (they being enfranchised belonging to them) upon this account,
To which exhortation he subjoins a reason in the words of my Text. For our Conversation is in Heaven, etc. The First word, Conversation, is in the Original, the which, admitting of diverse Interpretations, has caused a Variety of Constructions among Expositors. They, who with Tertullian and S. Jerome, translate the same by Municipium (which is the State or Condition of those who, Dwelling out of a city in Some remote place or Country, have yet the Privileges of the same (they being enfranchised belonging to them) upon this account,
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But the word being of a larger acception or signication, for that by it is understood many times in the Greek Fathers (as Chrysostome, Basil, and others) vitae ratio & institutum, a trade or manner of living (which is agreeable Likewise to the Syriack Translation) we may with Beza read the words thus, Nos ut coelorum cives nosmet gerimus, we behave our selves as Citizens of Heaven.
But the word being of a larger acception or signication, for that by it is understood many times in the Greek Father's (as Chrysostom, Basil, and Others) vitae ratio & institutum, a trade or manner of living (which is agreeable Likewise to the Syriac translation) we may with Beza read the words thus, Nos ut Coelorum cives nosmet gerimus, we behave our selves as Citizens of Heaven.
And this Paraphrastical gloss suits with that of Grotius, who says that this clause, Our conversation, &c. must borrow light for it's sense or meaning from the preceding words, v. 19. NONLATINALPHABET, who mind earthly things, to which is oppos'd that which follows in my Text NONLATINALPHABET — But our Conversation is in Heaven, &c. The words thus explain'd, In them,
And this Paraphrastical gloss suits with that of Grotius, who Says that this clause, Our Conversation, etc. must borrow Light for it's sense or meaning from the preceding words, v. 19., who mind earthly things, to which is opposed that which follows in my Text — But our Conversation is in Heaven, etc. The words thus explained, In them,
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and spread in its ardent desires of Heaven, or future happiness; after which he panted, as appears by his Cupio dissolvi. Philip. 1.23. I desire to be dissolv'd and to be with Christ.
and spread in its Ardent Desires of Heaven, or future happiness; After which he panted, as appears by his Cupio Dissolvi. Philip. 1.23. I desire to be dissolved and to be with christ.
whilst we follow him in our practice by a Godly Imitation of his Virtues. In the second Epistle to Tim. 3.10. The Apostle thus bespeaks him, Thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, charity, patience;
while we follow him in our practice by a Godly Imitation of his Virtues. In the second Epistle to Tim. 3.10. The Apostle thus bespeaks him, Thou hast Fully known my Doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, charity, patience;
And when we have beheld the Apostles Soul deck't with the forenamed Graces, and enrich'd with that inestimable Jewel of Heaven the Souls Paradise, I mean a Conscience, that is, quietè & honestè bona, quietly,
And when we have beheld the Apostles Soul decked with the forenamed Graces, and enriched with that inestimable Jewel of Heaven the Souls Paradise, I mean a Conscience, that is, quietè & honestè Bona, quietly,
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and honestly good, to the constitution whereof there must concur these three Ingredients, Puritas Cordis, veritas oris honestas actionis, Purity of heart, Truth in the mouth,
and honestly good, to the constitution whereof there must concur these three Ingredients, Puritas Cordis, veritas oris Honestas actionis, Purity of heart, Truth in the Mouth,
From hence we may infer that Heaven had in a manner enter'd into him, and that he was in Heaven whilst he breath'd upon earth, not only in regard of his union with Christ by Faith (as a learn'd Commentator notes upon the Text) but also in respect of his conformity to Christ, whom he loved,
From hence we may infer that Heaven had in a manner entered into him, and that he was in Heaven while he breathed upon earth, not only in regard of his Union with christ by Faith (as a learned Commentator notes upon the Text) but also in respect of his conformity to christ, whom he loved,
and resembled in his life, he being (as Christ was) Vir doloris & laboris, a man of sorrows, and of great sufferings; likewise of a wonderful patience, as is evident by the eleventh of his second Epistle to the Corinthians: When his feet were in the stocks, Act. 16. His mind was in Heaven, Crus in Cippo, animus in Coelo, Aug. When he was in that great storm at Sea, Act. 27. When neither Sun,
and resembled in his life, he being (as christ was) Vir doloris & Laboris, a man of sorrows, and of great sufferings; likewise of a wondered patience, as is evident by the eleventh of his second Epistle to the Corinthians: When his feet were in the stocks, Act. 16. His mind was in Heaven, Crus in Cippo, animus in Coelo, Aug. When he was in that great storm At Sea, Act. 27. When neither Sun,
for we must suppose, that when he had said, Be ye followers of me, and mark such as walk so (mark so as to imitate them) for our Conversation is in Heaven, he said thus in effect;
for we must suppose, that when he had said, Be you followers of me, and mark such as walk so (mark so as to imitate them) for our Conversation is in Heaven, he said thus in Effect;
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S. Hierome has a saying, which is a vehement asseveration, and Protestation concerning himself, Testor Deum, quando lachrymis madent oculi, videor tunc Angelorum interesse Choris, I protest and call God to witness when mine eyes are drown'd with tears springing from sorrow for my sins I seem to my self to be conversant with or in the Company of the Holy Angels:
S. Jerome has a saying, which is a vehement asseveration, and Protestation Concerning himself, Testor God, quando Lachrymis madent oculi, videor tunc Angels Interest Choris, I protest and call God to witness when mine eyes Are drowned with tears springing from sorrow for my Sins I seem to my self to be conversant with or in the Company of the Holy Angels:
It transforms a carnal earthly-minded man into a Spiritual and Divine Nature, from Sin to Grace, from vicious customes to holy habits, from drunkenness to sober practices;
It transforms a carnal earthly-minded man into a Spiritual and Divine Nature, from since to Grace, from vicious customs to holy habits, from Drunkenness to Sobrium practices;
and the guilt of eternal Torments to Heaven, and entitles him to endless happiness: In a word, It carries a man to God by confessing and forsaking his sins,
and the guilt of Eternal Torments to Heaven, and entitles him to endless happiness: In a word, It carries a man to God by confessing and forsaking his Sins,
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Now can Heaven, in the Joys and comforts of it, be wanting where God is? When therefore S. Paul exhorts us to have our Conversation in Heaven, he says in a manner thus, " Make your peace with God by an hearty sorrow for your sins,
Now can Heaven, in the Joys and comforts of it, be wanting where God is? When Therefore S. Paul exhorts us to have our Conversation in Heaven, he Says in a manner thus, " Make your peace with God by an hearty sorrow for your Sins,
A sinner, that is assur'd of his pardon, will love his Saviour, and this love will transport or carry his Soul to Heaven, to converse there often by Meditation and Prayer with his Redeemer.
A sinner, that is assured of his pardon, will love his Saviour, and this love will transport or carry his Soul to Heaven, to converse there often by Meditation and Prayer with his Redeemer.
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and then, Si neglectis terrest• … 〈 ◊ 〉 Coelum toti aspiramus (as Pelacherus glosses o• … 〈 ◊ 〉 Text) when neglecting or despising earthly things 〈 ◊ 〉 wholy pant and gaspe after Heavenly, no sad event, 〈 ◊ 〉 casualty here on earth will trouble us. We read in Gen. 24.62. That when Isaac went out to Meditate in the field at eventide, he met Rebekah his beloved;
and then, Si neglectis terrest• … 〈 ◊ 〉 Coelum Totius aspiramus (as Pelacherus Glosses o• … 〈 ◊ 〉 Text) when neglecting or despising earthly things 〈 ◊ 〉 wholly pant and gasp After Heavenly, no sad event, 〈 ◊ 〉 casualty Here on earth will trouble us. We read in Gen. 24.62. That when Isaac went out to Meditate in the field At eventide, he met Rebekah his Beloved;
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so that man shall meet with joy and content (as S. Paul did) in all his sufferings, that oft takes a walk by contemplation in Heaven, the Coelestial Paradise, the Garden of pure delights, Meditating on it's everlasting comforts,
so that man shall meet with joy and content (as S. Paul did) in all his sufferings, that oft Takes a walk by contemplation in Heaven, the Celestial Paradise, the Garden of pure delights, Meditating on it's everlasting comforts,
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because he is fitted and prepared for them, being freed by the sanctifying grace of God's holy Spirit from the bondage of corruption, from the filthiness, power and command of sin, which raigns not in him.
Because he is fitted and prepared for them, being freed by the sanctifying grace of God's holy Spirit from the bondage of corruption, from the filthiness, power and command of since, which raigns not in him.
This work of Sanctification in him is the only evidence a man has for his assurance, that he is design'd to be NONLATINALPHABET a Fellow-Citizen with the Saints in Heaven.
This work of Sanctification in him is the only evidence a man has for his assurance, that he is designed to be a Fellow-Citizen with the Saints in Heaven.
I am bending, or moving forward toward the possession of everlasting Joys, but this may turn my course backward, and hurry my Soul to endless torments,
I am bending, or moving forward towards the possession of everlasting Joys, but this may turn my course backward, and hurry my Soul to endless torments,
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Thus not only a comfortable but also an holy life is the fruit of Divine Contemplation, which is the Souls NONLATINALPHABET, it's prospective glass, through which at so great a distance it can look into Heaven,
Thus not only a comfortable but also an holy life is the fruit of Divine Contemplation, which is the Souls, it's prospective glass, through which At so great a distance it can look into Heaven,
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again, if we look up and behold him not only as omnipresent, but also omnipotent, a God likewise of supereminent Mercy and Truth, who can do what he will do,
again, if we look up and behold him not only as omnipresent, but also omnipotent, a God likewise of supereminent Mercy and Truth, who can do what he will do,
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and will do what he hath promised, This Act of Contemplation will first embolden our Faith in Prayer, it will make us believe that, what he hath promis'd, he will grant unto us;
and will do what he hath promised, This Act of Contemplation will First embolden our Faith in Prayer, it will make us believe that, what he hath promised, he will grant unto us;
whilst our Souls are fix'd (as the Prophet David's was, Psal. 57.8.) upon God by a settled Meditation of his forenamed Attributes, viz. His All-seeing Providence, His Almighty Power, His Mercy, Truth and Justice; which if we propose to the eye of our Souls and ground our Faith upon them,
while our Souls Are fixed (as the Prophet David's was, Psalm 57.8.) upon God by a settled Meditation of his forenamed Attributes, viz. His All-seeing Providence, His Almighty Power, His Mercy, Truth and justice; which if we propose to the eye of our Souls and ground our Faith upon them,
Seeing then that without Meditation we cannot attain to a collected Attention of our Spirits in our Prayers, without which Attention these (as a Rabby tells us) are dead, vain and fruitless, NONLATINALPHABET like a body without a Soul;
Seeing then that without Meditation we cannot attain to a collected Attention of our Spirits in our Prayers, without which Attention these (as a Rabbi tells us) Are dead, vain and fruitless, like a body without a Soul;
for this, and in regard of other great benefits which we reap or receive by it, Let your conversation be in Heaven, by a frequent contemplation both of it,
for this, and in regard of other great benefits which we reap or receive by it, Let your Conversation be in Heaven, by a frequent contemplation both of it,
Ubi jam sum ibi non sum, where I am there I am not, so said that fond lover in the Comedian, because his body was in one place and his heart in another:
Ubi jam sum There non sum, where I am there I am not, so said that found lover in the Comedian, Because his body was in one place and his heart in Another:
Not unlike to this expression is that of Origen concerning Mary Magdalen, when she came to the Sepulchre of our Lord Jesus, John 20. and found not his body there, Maria ibi non erat ubi erat,
Not unlike to this expression is that of Origen Concerning Marry Magdalen, when she Come to the Sepulchre of our Lord jesus, John 20. and found not his body there, Maria There non erat ubi erat,
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quia tota ibi erat ubi Dominus erat, where she was there she was not because her love was firmly fix'd on Christ her Lord, she was only where he was;
quia tota There erat ubi Dominus erat, where she was there she was not Because her love was firmly fixed on christ her Lord, she was only where he was;
Now if you desire to know what the NONLATINALPHABET, what those things be which are above, which may challenge (as they deserve) the prime of our affections, our love and delight,
Now if you desire to know what the, what those things be which Are above, which may challenge (as they deserve) the prime of our affections, our love and delight,
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and desires, They are first that Purity. Secondly, That sweet harmony of peace and concord. Thirdly, That Love, and Amity. Fourthly, That Piety that Assiduity in God's Worship:
and Desires, They Are First that Purity. Secondly, That sweet harmony of peace and concord. Thirdly, That Love, and Amity. Fourthly, That Piety that Assiduity in God's Worship:
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Now he that hath set his affections on these things, and withall desires to be releas'd from the Prison of this World, which is an Hospital of diseases, a nest of Profaneness,
Now he that hath Set his affections on these things, and withal Desires to be released from the Prison of this World, which is an Hospital of diseases, a nest of Profaneness,
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and leads a Divine, Coelestial Life (such for kind, though not for it's degree in Virtue) as Christ with his Saints do live in Heaven, a life that is pure and peaceable, full of Charity and good works,
and leads a Divine, Celestial Life (such for kind, though not for it's degree in Virtue) as christ with his Saints do live in Heaven, a life that is pure and peaceable, full of Charity and good works,
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he therefore does not fear but wish and wait for it, As a full possession of glory in Soul and Body, is not to be expected till that great day of Jubile, the day of Judgment.
he Therefore does not Fear but wish and wait for it, As a full possession of glory in Soul and Body, is not to be expected till that great day of Jubilee, the day of Judgement.
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Therefore God's Saints, his Servants are delighted wth the thought, and remembrance of it, as was our blessed Apostle S. Paul, who in the name of all his fellow Saints protested, saying, NONLATINALPHABET, our conversation is in Heaven, from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, &c. This is the second General part of my Text, wch I term'd, S. Paul's, and all good Christians joyful hope or expectation, we look for the Saviour, &c. In which words we have these three particulars to be discussed, First, Qui expectantes, who be the expectants or those that look for Christ? Secondly, Qualis expectatio, what kind or manner of expectation this is? Thirdly, Quis expectatus, who it is that is looked for or expected? It is the Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Therefore God's Saints, his Servants Are delighted with the Thought, and remembrance of it, as was our blessed Apostle S. Paul, who in the name of all his fellow Saints protested, saying,, our Conversation is in Heaven, from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord jesus christ, etc. This is the second General part of my Text, which I termed, S. Paul's, and all good Christians joyful hope or expectation, we look for the Saviour, etc. In which words we have these three particulars to be discussed, First, Qui Expectantes, who be the expectants or those that look for christ? Secondly, Qualis expectatio, what kind or manner of expectation this is? Thirdly, Quis expectatus, who it is that is looked for or expected? It is the Saviour, which is christ the Lord.
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First, for the expectantes, We, i. e. nos fideles, We Christ's faithful ones, we, as the Mother of Sisera, Judg. 5.18. Look'd out at a window, and cried (when she expected his return with victory over the Israelites) Why, is his Chariot so long in coming? — So we look through the Casement of Hope for Christ's second coming to Judgment.
First, for the Expectantes, We, i. e. nos fideles, We Christ's faithful ones, we, as the Mother of Sisera, Judges 5.18. Looked out At a window, and cried (when she expected his return with victory over the Israelites) Why, is his Chariot so long in coming? — So we look through the Casement of Hope for Christ's second coming to Judgement.
For this cause Clem. Alexandrinus calls Hope NONLATINALPHABET, the blood (or Life) of Faith, for that it keeps our Faith warm, without the which it would languish and faint.
For this cause Clem. Alexandrian calls Hope, the blood (or Life) of Faith, for that it keeps our Faith warm, without the which it would languish and faint.
They only look for Christ with Hope, expecting his second coming, they only who believe in him as their Redeemer: We look (says the Apostle excluding all unbelievers) we look for the Saviour.
They only look for christ with Hope, expecting his second coming, they only who believe in him as their Redeemer: We look (Says the Apostle excluding all unbelievers) we look for the Saviour.
and through him are pardoned, and our Persons justified, if with Hope, joyn'd with inward Joy, and Comfort, we wait for his second Advent. For, in the second place,
and through him Are pardoned, and our Persons justified, if with Hope, joined with inward Joy, and Comfort, we wait for his second Advent. For, in the second place,
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as so many bright shining Suns, out of the dark celles of their graves, and in a moment be invested with those glorious qualities, that adorn the body of our Lord Christ,
as so many bright shining Suns, out of the dark celles of their graves, and in a moment be invested with those glorious qualities, that adorn the body of our Lord christ,
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Why then, say they, should we be dismaid for fear of that Judgment wherein he is to be the Judge, who at first suffer'd for us in his body, on the Cross,
Why then, say they, should we be dismayed for Fear of that Judgement wherein he is to be the Judge, who At First suffered for us in his body, on the Cross,
and, having paid our debts by his death, hath ever since pray'd for us as an Intercessour, and will at last be our gracious Rewarder? Thus the Saints look for Christ with an expectation which rejoyces the heart.
and, having paid our debts by his death, hath ever since prayed for us as an Intercessor, and will At last be our gracious Rewarder? Thus the Saints look for christ with an expectation which rejoices the heart.
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They ever have (as S. Hierome professes that he had) the voice of the Archangel, Arise ye dead — and the noise of the last trumpet sounding (as it were) in their ears.
They ever have (as S. Jerome Professes that he had) the voice of the Archangel, Arise you dead — and the noise of the last trumpet sounding (as it were) in their ears.
and having received their sentence from the mouth of their Judge, their bodies, and souls shall be sent back to their dark Prisons in Hell, where they shall be ever burning and never consumed in flames of fire and brimstone.
and having received their sentence from the Mouth of their Judge, their bodies, and Souls shall be sent back to their dark Prisons in Hell, where they shall be ever burning and never consumed in flames of fire and brimstone.
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as continual prayer, sobriety, and watchfulness, being assur'd, that none at that great day shall escape the sentence of Condemnation with the wicked, who are surpris'd by Death,
as continual prayer, sobriety, and watchfulness, being assured, that none At that great day shall escape the sentence of Condemnation with the wicked, who Are surprised by Death,
For most true is that saying of S. Aug. Epist. 80. to Hesychius, In quo quem { que } invenerit suus novissimus dies, in hoc eum comprehendet mundi novissimus:
For most true is that saying of S. Aug. Epistle 80. to Hesychius, In quo Whom { que } invenerit suus Newest dies, in hoc Eum comprehendet mundi Newest:
Christ, who is designed by God to be our Judge) will come, and will not tarry, Heb. 10.37. i. e. not fail to come on that very day, which is appointed for him to summon all men to Judgment.
christ, who is designed by God to be our Judge) will come, and will not tarry, Hebrew 10.37. i. e. not fail to come on that very day, which is appointed for him to summon all men to Judgement.
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he comes first by Death, before he comes to judgment; Therefore let our expectation of him be in the last place Expectatio attentè vigilans, an Expectation, or looking for him, attended with an attentive watchfulnes.
he comes First by Death, before he comes to judgement; Therefore let our expectation of him be in the last place Expectatio attentè vigilans, an Expectation, or looking for him, attended with an attentive watchfulness.
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and thus the good Christian is ever watching by meditating on the benefits that redound or come by Death to us, it being only a releasing us from a nasty Prison, (no more is the body to the soul) and an advancing us to a stately Palace of pure Delights, a freeing us from our toilsome fetters of sin,
and thus the good Christian is ever watching by meditating on the benefits that redound or come by Death to us, it being only a releasing us from a nasty Prison, (no more is the body to the soul) and an advancing us to a stately Palace of pure Delights, a freeing us from our toilsome fetters of since,
and sickness, with other woful miseries, and a possessing us of the Glorious liberties of the Sons of God, Rom. 8.21. This Meditation sweetens Death, and makes it's approach less terrible:
and sickness, with other woeful misery's, and a possessing us of the Glorious Liberties of the Sons of God, Rom. 8.21. This Meditation sweetens Death, and makes it's approach less terrible:
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The daily constant Meditation of Death is likewise a great help, or means to Cool the heat of Lusts, to kill Pride, and suppress Covetousness, when we shall consider,
The daily constant Meditation of Death is likewise a great help, or means to Cool the heat of Lustiest, to kill Pride, and suppress Covetousness, when we shall Consider,
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and believe that the day or hour of Death is approaching, when a winding Sheet and a Napkin about our heads will be all the goods we shall carry hence with us, a Grave all the land, a Coffin the only house which we shall possess;
and believe that the day or hour of Death is approaching, when a winding Sheet and a Napkin about our Heads will be all the goods we shall carry hence with us, a Grave all the land, a Coffin the only house which we shall possess;
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He that seriously thinks on these things, and digests in his soul or conscience the bitter Pills of these sad truths, that man will not be proud, lustful, nor covetous.
He that seriously thinks on these things, and digests in his soul or conscience the bitter Pills of these sad truths, that man will not be proud, lustful, nor covetous.
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& cum quo mori timeat, that no sin reside or remain in our brest which may wound and trouble the Conscience and with which we (being guilty) cannot die in peace, and safety.
& cum quo Mori Timeat, that no since reside or remain in our breast which may wound and trouble the Conscience and with which we (being guilty) cannot die in peace, and safety.
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When sin is separated from thy Soul by a true and timely Repentance, thou shalt not need to fear a dissolution or separation of thy soul from thy body by death.
When since is separated from thy Soul by a true and timely Repentance, thou shalt not need to Fear a dissolution or separation of thy soul from thy body by death.
or raigning sin lies upon it, then art thou fitted for Death, then mayst thou with a cheerful confidence give a Christian-like invitation to it and say, Come Death, and wellcome Lord Jesus.
or reigning since lies upon it, then art thou fitted for Death, then Mayest thou with a cheerful confidence give a Christianlike invitation to it and say, Come Death, and welcome Lord jesus.
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Therefore let your conversation be in Heaven whilst you live here upon earth, and be diligent as S. Peter exhorts 2 Epist. 3.14. that you may be found of Christ in peace without spot and blameless, NONLATINALPHABET, at the hour of your death.
Therefore let your Conversation be in Heaven while you live Here upon earth, and be diligent as S. Peter exhorts 2 Epistle 3.14. that you may be found of christ in peace without spot and blameless,, At the hour of your death.
Then may you be assur'd that at the last day he will be your friend, you shall find him in effect, what his Name Jesus imports, a loving Saviour, and not a severe Judge; even so come Lord Jesus,
Then may you be assured that At the last day he will be your friend, you shall find him in Effect, what his Name jesus imports, a loving Saviour, and not a severe Judge; even so come Lord jesus,
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But let me tell you that though he be a common, universal, potential Saviour, in respect of the Jews and Gentiles, and in respect of all sorts and conditions of men,
But let me tell you that though he be a Common, universal, potential Saviour, in respect of the jews and Gentiles, and in respect of all sorts and conditions of men,
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and submit to his word, if we obey his Commands, and live according to his precepts, wearing the Livery of His Holiness in our lives, making that first Sermon of His, Matt. 5. the rule of all our Actions,
and submit to his word, if we obey his Commands, and live according to his Precepts, wearing the Livery of His Holiness in our lives, making that First Sermon of His, Matt. 5. the Rule of all our Actions,
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I look for the Lord, my soul doth wait for him, and in his word is my trust, So said the Prophet David, Psal. 130.5. wch words may be applied to Christ's coming in Judgment.
I look for the Lord, my soul does wait for him, and in his word is my trust, So said the Prophet David, Psalm 130.5. which words may be applied to Christ's coming in Judgement.
He look'd for the Lord, whom he served, to be his Saviour, and his trust was in his word, that word of Promise, that he will not condemn a penitent humble sinner.
He looked for the Lord, whom he served, to be his Saviour, and his trust was in his word, that word of Promise, that he will not condemn a penitent humble sinner.
And whilst we look for the Lord, let that promise be the comfort and stay of our souls, 1 Cor. 11.31. If we judg our selves, we shall not be judged, by a judgment of condemnation.
And while we look for the Lord, let that promise be the Comfort and stay of our Souls, 1 Cor. 11.31. If we judge our selves, we shall not be judged, by a judgement of condemnation.
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That which the Apostle exhorts us to, is that Judicium paenitentiale (as Tertullian calls it) the Penitential Judgment, or the Judgment of Repentance,
That which the Apostle exhorts us to, is that Judicium paenitentiale (as Tertullian calls it) the Penitential Judgement, or the Judgement of Repentance,
Judicium paenitentiale evacuat Paenale, saith Tertullian, The Penitential Judgment, whereby we condemn our selves, doth evacuate the penal, we shall not be punished for our sins.
Judicium paenitentiale evacuate Paenale, Says Tertullian, The Penitential Judgement, whereby we condemn our selves, does evacuate the penal, we shall not be punished for our Sins.
This honour shall be conferr'd on all God's faithful Saints and dutiful Servants, whose conversation is now in Heaven, from whence we look for the Lord Jesus.
This honour shall be conferred on all God's faithful Saints and dutiful Servants, whose Conversation is now in Heaven, from whence we look for the Lord jesus.
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and Spirits, and by the power of it drive out of them the foul Spirit of envy, and malice, of pride, and uncleanness, that being cleans'd from these Impurities, they may be fill'd with thy Divine Graces,
and Spirits, and by the power of it drive out of them the foul Spirit of envy, and malice, of pride, and uncleanness, that being cleansed from these Impurities, they may be filled with thy Divine Graces,
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and our lives shine with the heavenly rays of Charity, and Chastity, of Humility, and Meekness, of Sobriety, and Temperance, which are the badge, the Cognisance of thy Elect,
and our lives shine with the heavenly rays of Charity, and Chastity, of Humility, and Meekness, of Sobriety, and Temperance, which Are the badge, the Cognisance of thy Elect,
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And Lord wean our hearts from the love of this World's vanities, which can neither content our Souls, nor continue with us, and fix them upon thy self, who art the Joy of the Holy Angels,
And Lord wean our hearts from the love of this World's vanities, which can neither content our Souls, nor continue with us, and fix them upon thy self, who art the Joy of the Holy Angels,
