A sermon preached at Owburne in Buckinghamshire at the funerall of the right worshipfull, and truly religious gentlewoman, Mris Margaret Elmes On the twenty-seaventh of Iuly. 1641. By George Burches batchlour of divinity.
Herein is comprized and commended to our consideration, the happy consequence and good successe which will follow upon the painefull endeavours the faithful undergoe in their spiritual warfare.
Herein is comprised and commended to our consideration, the happy consequence and good success which will follow upon the painful endeavours the faithful undergo in their spiritual warfare.
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Howsoever in contending for earthly things, it oftentimes falls out that some beat the bush and others catch the Birds, some break the bone and others eat the marrow:
Howsoever in contending for earthly things, it oftentimes falls out that Some beatrice the bush and Others catch the Birds, Some break the bone and Others eat the marrow:
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then shall they inherit what here is promised a Crowne of righteousnesse. Which makes them with S. Paul to conclude with this heavenly expression, I have fought &c. Which text I find exprest by two severall Metaphors.
then shall they inherit what Here is promised a Crown of righteousness. Which makes them with S. Paul to conclude with this heavenly expression, I have fought etc. Which text I find expressed by two several Metaphors.
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In the latter is set forth, 1. the runners, intimated in this particle I, the faithfull. 2ly. Their race, which is the true profession of the faith. 3ly. Their round or continuance of it, they are neither fainting nor breathles, but goe on stoutly till they have finished their course.
In the latter is Set forth, 1. the runners, intimated in this particle I, the faithful. 2ly. Their raze, which is the true profession of the faith. 3ly. Their round or Continuance of it, they Are neither fainting nor breathless, but go on stoutly till they have finished their course.
All which particulars let us summe up into three maine conclusions worthy our best consideration. 1. Faithfull men are military men. 2. As they are military so they are mortall. 3. If they fight couragiously their endeavours shall not be frustrated but amply rewarded, they shall receive a Crowne of righteousnesse.
All which particulars let us sum up into three main conclusions worthy our best consideration. 1. Faithful men Are military men. 2. As they Are military so they Are Mortal. 3. If they fight courageously their endeavours shall not be frustrated but amply rewarded, they shall receive a Crown of righteousness.
Thus did the wrestling of Israel prefigure, which makes S. Paul oft-times to give it in charge to stand fast like valiant souldiers, and quit our selves like men and be strong.
Thus did the wrestling of Israel prefigure, which makes S. Paul ofttimes to give it in charge to stand fast like valiant Soldiers, and quit our selves like men and be strong.
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As the Israelites fought many a dreadfull battaile and encountred with the great Anakims before they could set foot in Canaan. So those which are the true Israel of God are still up in armes,
As the Israelites fought many a dreadful battle and encountered with the great Anakims before they could Set foot in Canaan. So those which Are the true Israel of God Are still up in arms,
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God in heaven hath proposed a reward to him though resident upon earth, in attaining whereunto hee hath most puissant and powerfull enemies to encounter with, most direfull and dreadfull monsters which are up in armes and daily adde battaile to him.
God in heaven hath proposed a reward to him though resident upon earth, in attaining whereunto he hath most puissant and powerful enemies to encounter with, most direful and dreadful monsters which Are up in arms and daily add battle to him.
The flesh, the world, the devill, which have entred into league and joyned their forces together that like a threefold cord they cannot easily be broken.
The Flesh, the world, the Devil, which have entered into league and joined their forces together that like a threefold cord they cannot Easily be broken.
The flesh like an inbred and domestickenimy is alwaies swelling, and rebellious against the spirit; striving and strugling for soveraignty and superiority.
The Flesh like an inbred and domestickenimy is always swelling, and rebellious against the Spirit; striving and struggling for sovereignty and superiority.
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and never fayling to oppose it as appeares by the words of S. Paul. Gal. 5.17. The flesh lusteth against the spirit and the spirit against the flesh, and these are contrary the one to the other.
and never failing to oppose it as appears by the words of S. Paul. Gal. 5.17. The Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit and the Spirit against the Flesh, and these Are contrary the one to the other.
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and sometimes by deceitfull pollicies, Iudas like pretending kisses when she propounds destruction; under her alluring pleasures she shrowdes her deadly poyson.
and sometime by deceitful policies, Iudas like pretending Kisses when she propounds destruction; under her alluring pleasures she shrowds her deadly poison.
No more will hee permit those, who are members of that body whereof Christ is the head, who are branches of that vine whereof Christ is the root, who are sheep of that sheepfold whereof Christ is the sheapheard;
No more will he permit those, who Are members of that body whereof christ is the head, who Are branches of that vine whereof christ is the root, who Are sheep of that sheepfold whereof christ is the shepherd;
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Proteus-like, he will by changing himselfe into many shapes, and turning himselfe into an Angell of light, give them cause continually to looke and to lay about them.
Proteus-like, he will by changing himself into many shapes, and turning himself into an Angel of Light, give them cause continually to look and to lay about them.
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did classicum canere strike up an Alarm unto his battaile, wishing the Ephesians and in them all the faithfull, to bee strong in the Lord and in the power of his might, to put on the whole armour of God, to gird our loynes with verity, to have on the brest-plate of righteousnesse, to be shodde with the preparation of the Gospell of peace, to take up the shield of faith the helmet of salvation,
did Classicum Canere strike up an Alarm unto his battle, wishing the Ephesians and in them all the faithful, to be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might, to put on the Whole armour of God, to gird our loins with verity, to have on the breastplate of righteousness, to be shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace, to take up the shield of faith the helmet of salvation,
They lye downe in their beds of Ivory, they drinke wine in bowles, they eat of the lambs of the flock and the calves of the stall (as the scripture speaks) they suffer themselves to be lull'd in the lap,
They lie down in their Beds of Ivory, they drink wine in bowls, they eat of the Lambs of the flock and the calves of the stall (as the scripture speaks) they suffer themselves to be lulled in the lap,
and fight under the banner of sinne and Satan. And yet notwithstanding they are as good christians and as sound professours as the best. But alas! alas!
and fight under the banner of sin and Satan. And yet notwithstanding they Are as good Christians and as found professors as the best. But alas! alas!
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Nay on the contrary they rather shew themselves, to become true traytors, to God and to themselves, who in the midst of such grand-enemies, (as the flesh, the world, and the devill ) have such peace without contending, such truce without opposing so quiet and calme a league without all manner of resistance.
Nay on the contrary they rather show themselves, to become true Traitors, to God and to themselves, who in the midst of such grand-enemies, (as the Flesh, the world, and the Devil) have such peace without contending, such truce without opposing so quiet and Cam a league without all manner of resistance.
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How is it possible on a sudden to make havocke of a mans naturall corruption? or to destroy that life of sinne which for so long continuance hath had being in our soules? Delude not then your selves any longer in crying peace,
How is it possible on a sudden to make havoc of a men natural corruption? or to destroy that life of sin which for so long Continuance hath had being in our Souls? Delude not then your selves any longer in crying peace,
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If Nehemiah begins to repayre the walls of Ierusalem, Sanballet shall oppose him; Paul to preach the Gospell, his owne countrey-men will persecute him.
If Nehemiah begins to repair the walls of Ierusalem, Sanballet shall oppose him; Paul to preach the Gospel, his own countrymen will persecute him.
and therefore by how much the more excellent the one is then the other, & by how much the more puissant and powerfull the spirituall enemy is then the corporal, by so much the higher it concerne us to stand upon our guard.
and Therefore by how much the more excellent the one is then the other, & by how much the more puissant and powerful the spiritual enemy is then the corporal, by so much the higher it concern us to stand upon our guard.
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2ly Courage, what heroicall spirit hath that man need to have who is to wrastle with principalities and powers, with an heavy burden of sinne and strong body of corruption, he had not need to be a puleing babe, affrighted with the power of his adversaries.
2ly Courage, what heroical Spirit hath that man need to have who is to wrestle with principalities and Powers, with an heavy burden of sin and strong body of corruption, he had not need to be a puling babe, affrighted with the power of his Adversaries.
or the strength of his hands, but did with the greatest valour overcome him, so must we doe, arme our selves against Satans forces not flying back when he seeks to assault us,
or the strength of his hands, but did with the greatest valour overcome him, so must we do, arm our selves against Satan forces not flying back when he seeks to assault us,
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but meet him most stoutly, opposing couragiously both his power and policy, untill we have wonne the victory, who otherwise would have prevayled had we not been armed with courage. 3ly. Love;
but meet him most stoutly, opposing courageously both his power and policy, until we have won the victory, who otherwise would have prevailed had we not been armed with courage. 3ly. Love;
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Wherefore get knowledge that will direct thee, get courage that will embolden thee, get love that will constraine thee, get power that will enable thee.
Wherefore get knowledge that will Direct thee, get courage that will embolden thee, get love that will constrain thee, get power that will enable thee.
Arme then thy selfe with these be valiant till thou beest victorious, so that in the conclusion of thy dayes thou mayst confesse here with S. Paul I have fought a good fight &c.
Arm then thy self with these be valiant till thou Best victorious, so that in the conclusion of thy days thou Mayest confess Here with S. Paul I have fought a good fight etc.
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Hence is that saying of an ancient setting forth mans frayle estate, By birth a man is borne greene in his flesh, by youth he is white in his blossome, by death hee is withered in the dust.
Hence is that saying of an ancient setting forth men frail estate, By birth a man is born green in his Flesh, by youth he is white in his blossom, by death he is withered in the dust.
Our life is like a game at chesse wherein men supply different places, one is a king, another a Queene, another a Bishop, another a Knight, another a pawn,
Our life is like a game At chess wherein men supply different places, one is a King, Another a Queen, Another a Bishop, Another a Knight, Another a pawn,
So death makes no distinction betwixt Prince and people, Soveraign and subjects, the robes of the one so well as the ragges of the other shall not escape her ruine.
So death makes no distinction betwixt Prince and people, Sovereign and subject's, the robes of the one so well as the rags of the other shall not escape her ruin.
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It is neither birth nor bravery, riches nor royalty, that can stop us from finishing of our course or runing of our race untill all be concluded by death.
It is neither birth nor bravery, riches nor royalty, that can stop us from finishing of our course or runing of our raze until all be concluded by death.
And indeed the fashion of secure wretches when they have been forgetfull of any thing to say they thought no more of it then of the day of their death.
And indeed the fashion of secure wretches when they have been forgetful of any thing to say they Thought no more of it then of the day of their death.
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These are not apprehensive of their common condition, hence unawares they are supprized and sent packing to hell in the midst of their wretched security.
These Are not apprehensive of their Common condition, hence unawares they Are supprized and sent packing to hell in the midst of their wretched security.
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look for such a crop as this seed will bring forth, which without repentance is no lesse then everlasting horrour with devills and damned spirits in a lake that burnes with fire and brimstone.
look for such a crop as this seed will bring forth, which without Repentance is no less then everlasting horror with Devils and damned spirits in a lake that burns with fire and brimstone.
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How soone did that covetous muck worme in the Gospell? that thought by his wealth to purchase heaven on earth, heare that sad knell ringing in his eares;
How soon did that covetous muck worm in the Gospel? that Thought by his wealth to purchase heaven on earth, hear that sad knell ringing in his ears;
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Wee know not how soon the great Iudge will appeare in the cloudes to call us to a reckoning, let us take heed of being found wrapt in a cloud of dark ignorance and blind security.
we know not how soon the great Judge will appear in the Clouds to call us to a reckoning, let us take heed of being found wrapped in a cloud of dark ignorance and blind security.
And as Alcibiades told Pericles when hee was troubled with studying how to give his accounts, that if he would be ruled by him he should rather study how to give no account at all.
And as Alcibiades told Pericles when he was troubled with studying how to give his accounts, that if he would be ruled by him he should rather study how to give no account At all.
because here thou hast his acquaintance given thee which will fully satisfy his demands hereafter. 2ly. The hazzard and danger we are lyable unto in being unmindfull of death;
Because Here thou hast his acquaintance given thee which will Fully satisfy his demands hereafter. 2ly. The hazard and danger we Are liable unto in being unmindful of death;
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Yea wee should then undergoe both the punishment of losse, and sense, and bee banished from the glorious presence of our gracious God, and cast into unquenchable fire;
Yea we should then undergo both the punishment of loss, and sense, and be banished from the glorious presence of our gracious God, and cast into unquenchable fire;
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As therefore we tender the good of our soules, so let the danger we are lyable to by being unmindfull of our mortality prevayle with us to prepare for our latter end. 3ly. The happines we shall enjoy in being mindfull of our mortality;
As Therefore we tender the good of our Souls, so let the danger we Are liable to by being unmindful of our mortality prevail with us to prepare for our latter end. 3ly. The happiness we shall enjoy in being mindful of our mortality;
But after that we have finished our course and kept the faith, we shall be crowned with righteousnesse which is the ample reward of our holy endeavours.
But After that we have finished our course and kept the faith, we shall be crowned with righteousness which is the ample reward of our holy endeavours.
In the services of men it oft-times falls out that many for the good endeavours and carefull employments in their masters businesses are so farre from being rewarded according to their demerits as that they are not regarded by them.
In the services of men it ofttimes falls out that many for the good endeavours and careful employments in their Masters businesses Are so Far from being rewarded according to their demerits as that they Are not regarded by them.
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But it is not thus in the service of God, he is so far from not regarding his servants as that he doth most liberally extend his hands of bounty towards them farre beyond, shall I say their deserts? (I know they have none at all;
But it is not thus in the service of God, he is so Far from not regarding his Servants as that he does most liberally extend his hands of bounty towards them Far beyond, shall I say their deserts? (I know they have none At all;
for such things which neither eye hath seen, nor eare heard, neither can it enter into mans heart to conceive what God hath prepared for them that feare him ▪ which point is both pregnantly and clearely proved in scripture.
for such things which neither eye hath seen, nor ear herd, neither can it enter into men heart to conceive what God hath prepared for them that Fear him ▪ which point is both pregnantly and clearly proved in scripture.
The tree of life which is in the midst of the Paradise of God is promised to Ephesus. To eat the Mannah that is hid, and a white stone, and in that white stone a new name written in it which no man knoweth save him that receiveth it, is promised to Pergamus. Power over nations is promise dto Thyatira. while Arras is promised to Sardis, to be a pillar in the Temple of God is promised to Philadelphia if they remaine constant in their profession.
The tree of life which is in the midst of the Paradise of God is promised to Ephesus. To eat the Manna that is hid, and a white stone, and in that white stone a new name written in it which no man Knoweth save him that receives it, is promised to Pergamos. Power over Nations is promise dto Thyatira. while Arras is promised to Sardis, to be a pillar in the Temple of God is promised to Philadelphia if they remain constant in their profession.
So it may be said of these promises they are one, pointing out unto us one and the same thing, the ample and gracious goodnesse of God both in respecting and rewarding the painfull labours of his children.
So it may be said of these promises they Are one, pointing out unto us one and the same thing, the ample and gracious Goodness of God both in respecting and rewarding the painful labours of his children.
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This was his Swan-like song, I have fought a good fight I have finished my course. &c. Vse. 1. This may serve in the first place to comfort the faithfull, and courage them in all their proceedings, who endeavour to feare the Lord in all sincerity and truth.
This was his Swanlike song, I have fought a good fight I have finished my course. etc. Use. 1. This may serve in the First place to Comfort the faithful, and courage them in all their proceedings, who endeavour to Fear the Lord in all sincerity and truth.
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They may from hence collect unspeakeable comfort to themselves, there is not one prayer they make, not one chapter they read, not one Sermon they heare,
They may from hence collect unspeakable Comfort to themselves, there is not one prayer they make, not one chapter they read, not one Sermon they hear,
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but know that if you sight valiantly and keep the faith, there is comfort enough to recompence all your labours in this crowne of righteousnesse. Vse. 2d. Let this then exhort us not to be weary in well-doing, but with that good woman of Canaan cry and continue in crying, be stedfast and unmoveable, alwayes abounding in the work of the Lord, seeing your reward is so great if yee continue to the end.
but know that if you sighed valiantly and keep the faith, there is Comfort enough to recompense all your labours in this crown of righteousness. Use. 2d. Let this then exhort us not to be weary in welldoing, but with that good woman of Canaan cry and continue in crying, be steadfast and Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, seeing your reward is so great if ye continue to the end.
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Be not like him who in his devotions was wont to say the first day Gloria patri, the second filio, the third spiritui sancto. Doubling over his Orisons,
Be not like him who in his devotions was wont to say the First day Gloria patri, the second filio, the third Spiritui sancto. Doubling over his Orisons,
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nor a crowne of pride to which a woe belongeth, as Esay. 28. Nor such a crowne which is set upon the heads of Dragons and beasts in the Revelation, and so Corona vitiosa ruinosa as one speaks,
nor a crown of pride to which a woe belongeth, as Isaiah. 28. Nor such a crown which is Set upon the Heads of Dragons and beasts in the Revelation, and so Corona vitiosa ruinosa as one speaks,
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So the Prince of darknesse commands the leader of his troupes, and those that stand at the head of his company, his master-temptations not so fight against any vertue small or great;
So the Prince of darkness commands the leader of his troops, and those that stand At the head of his company, his master-temptations not so fight against any virtue small or great;
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Therefore he doubles his forcss as if he still meanes to make the last conflict the sorest, resolving to set all at the stake and either now to winne or sit downe with losse and despaire.
Therefore he doubles his forcss as if he still means to make the last conflict the Sorest, resolving to Set all At the stake and either now to win or fit down with loss and despair.
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whom you now see to have finished her course, and whom as hereafter I shall declare hath kept the faith. Let this then teach thee to be valiant unto the last minute.
whom you now see to have finished her course, and whom as hereafter I shall declare hath kept the faith. Let this then teach thee to be valiant unto the last minute.
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if thou fight to second thee, if thou conquer to crowne the, as he did S. Paul in the text who being confident of the same did thus conclude with himselfe, I haue fought &c. And so I am come from the text to the occasion.
if thou fight to second thee, if thou conquer to crown thee, as he did S. Paul in the text who being confident of the same did thus conclude with himself, I have fought etc. And so I am come from the text to the occasion.
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The death of man in generall is able to make our sorrowes runne, what pitty is it, that hee that even now was Monarch of the ayre, to breath where he listed, should suddenly have his lungs stopt with dust,
The death of man in general is able to make our sorrows run, what pity is it, that he that even now was Monarch of the air, to breath where he listed, should suddenly have his lungs stopped with dust,
Whē an ordinary persō breakes ranck and dyes there falls a vapour, but when a godly person dyes there falls a stare. When the Israelites shook of Aegypt and departed, they rob'd the Aegyptians; and when a good person shakes of the world she robbes the world.
When an ordinary person breaks rank and dies there falls a vapour, but when a godly person dies there falls a stare. When the Israelites shook of Egypt and departed, they robbed the egyptians; and when a good person shakes of the world she robs the world.
I know it is an usuall custome upon such solemne occafions as this, to receive the worth of such persons as wee know both in life and death to bee truly commendable.
I know it is an usual custom upon such solemn occafions as this, to receive the worth of such Persons as we know both in life and death to be truly commendable.
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so is it likewise acceptable and pleasing to God, who in the fame of his Saints is chiefly honoured as the sole Author of every good and perfect guift.
so is it likewise acceptable and pleasing to God, who in the fame of his Saints is chiefly honoured as the sole Author of every good and perfect gift.
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We are not easily moved by precepts, examples are more prevalent, practise having proved that facile in performance, which to our sluggish dispositions, by precept only, seemed very difficult. therefore,
We Are not Easily moved by Precepts, Examples Are more prevalent, practice having proved that facile in performance, which to our sluggish dispositions, by precept only, seemed very difficult. Therefore,
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That God may have praise and we reap the profit of an excellent patterne, I shall adventure as well as I can to shew forth Her honour whom I know to be every way truly honourable.
That God may have praise and we reap the profit of an excellent pattern, I shall adventure as well as I can to show forth Her honour whom I know to be every Way truly honourable.
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For though Her memory be deare to me (as the reliques of our loving friend are wont to be,) yet truth must still be dearer, and love it selfe rejoyceth in the truth.
For though Her memory be deer to me (as the Relics of our loving friend Are wont to be,) yet truth must still be Dearer, and love it self Rejoiceth in the truth.
It was a custome amongst the Indians, sayes Phylostratus, after the death of any worthy person to inscribe his acts upon the dores of his house for the ennobling of his issue.
It was a custom among the Indians, Says Phylostratus, After the death of any worthy person to inscribe his acts upon the doors of his house for the ennobling of his issue.
And surely if I should take upon me here the part of an Herald, & in imitation of them write upon the doors of her house her descent both by father and mother, I could easily derive her (as you know better then my felfe) descending from Honourable, Right Honourable, and truly noble blood.
And surely if I should take upon me Here the part of an Herald, & in imitation of them write upon the doors of her house her descent both by father and mother, I could Easily derive her (as you know better then my self) descending from Honourable, Right Honourable, and truly noble blood.
She was a right constant heavenly warriour, that at the conclusion of her dayes, not three houres before that last one of her death, I found her to have her weapons in readinesse. Knowledge, Courage, Love, and Power.
She was a right constant heavenly warrior, that At the conclusion of her days, not three hours before that last one of her death, I found her to have her weapons in readiness. Knowledge, Courage, Love, and Power.
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for a litle before her death when I began to tell her of Satans wiles to beat us off from being confident of Gods favour when wee were in the weakest state to resist him:
for a little before her death when I began to tell her of Satan wiles to beatrice us off from being confident of God's favour when we were in the Weakest state to resist him:
and saving knowledge, which none are enricht with but such for whom God hath layed up a crown of righteousnesse. There are indeed a generation of men and women that pretend much knowledge,
and Saving knowledge, which none Are enriched with but such for whom God hath laid up a crown of righteousness. There Are indeed a generation of men and women that pretend much knowledge,
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Much like unto that worthy woman the mother of S. Greg: Nazianzen of whom it is said, that had shee an Ocean of wealth shee would have emptyed it all into the bellies of the poore.
Much like unto that worthy woman the mother of S. Greg: Nazianzen of whom it is said, that had she an Ocean of wealth she would have emptied it all into the bellies of the poor.
And all this did arise from her knowledge, who knowing that the smallest releife given to the distressed members of Christ, should not passe unrewarded at the last day. 2ly.
And all this did arise from her knowledge, who knowing that the Smallest relief given to the distressed members of christ, should not pass unrewarded At the last day. 2ly.
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like a couragious christian she concluded shee should bee the Lords. Resolving like Iob to undergoe affliction patiently, and with S. Paul to suffer death willingly,
like a courageous christian she concluded she should be the lords. Resolving like Job to undergo affliction patiently, and with S. Paul to suffer death willingly,
A rare patterne for the greatest Ladyes to follow, whose life if they did but seriously consider, would confine themselves more unto their closets to meditate on God and goodnesse,
A rare pattern for the greatest Ladies to follow, whose life if they did but seriously Consider, would confine themselves more unto their closets to meditate on God and Goodness,
how would it fill you with horror and amazement? especially to thinke that you have served no other God but your pleasures, you never sought after that which would have made you truly honourable.
how would it fill you with horror and amazement? especially to think that you have served no other God but your pleasures, you never sought After that which would have made you truly honourable.
and by making the word of God your delight, would endeavour (with this now glorious Saint,) to procure the assurance which at the finishing of your course would make you more then Conquerors through the Lord Iesus Christ that loved us. 3ly.
and by making the word of God your delight, would endeavour (with this now glorious Saint,) to procure the assurance which At the finishing of your course would make you more then Conquerors through the Lord Iesus christ that loved us. 3ly.
She was armed with Love; in respect of which vertue I may say of her, as Solomon speaks of the good woman Prov. 31.2. Many daughters have done vertuously, but thou surpassest them all.
She was armed with Love; in respect of which virtue I may say of her, as Solomon speaks of the good woman Curae 31.2. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou surpassest them all.
Let such remember here is a wife worthy their imitation, who by the sweetnesse of her disposition, the amiablenesse of her person, the meaknesse of her behaviour, the resplendant vertues that she was adorned with, did so comply with her husbands disposition, that shee may shine as a rare patterne to light others in the like way to practise. 2ly. if you will view her Love as it streamed forth towards Gods ministers:
Let such Remember Here is a wife worthy their imitation, who by the sweetness of her disposition, the amiableness of her person, the meaknesse of her behaviour, the resplendant Virtues that she was adorned with, did so comply with her Husbands disposition, that she may shine as a rare pattern to Light Others in the like Way to practise. 2ly. if you will view her Love as it streamed forth towards God's Ministers:
But so meek and humble was she, and so willing to give care to heavenly instructions, that now she reaps the fruits of those coelestiall comforts which are conveighed unto the soule by the word of grace. 3ly.
But so meek and humble was she, and so willing to give care to heavenly instructions, that now she reaps the fruits of those celestial comforts which Are conveyed unto the soul by the word of grace. 3ly.
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so infinitely filled was Her divine soule w••• heavenly ravishments, that whiles shee was al• to speak, uttered nothing but coelestiall ejaculation 〈 ◊ 〉 and when she was deprived of that benefit, lifted 〈 ◊ 〉 Her hands, which were the Indexes of Her con••••• praying;
so infinitely filled was Her divine soul w••• heavenly ravishments, that while she was al• to speak, uttered nothing but celestial ejaculation 〈 ◊ 〉 and when she was deprived of that benefit, lifted 〈 ◊ 〉 Her hands, which were the Indexes of Her con••••• praying;
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and thus having fought a good fight, and finished her course, kept the faith, she is now an 〈 ◊ 〉 tainer of that Crowne of righteousnesse which S. 〈 ◊ 〉 here speaks of, which crowne the Lord of his in••nite mercy give us for his sonne our Saviour 〈 ◊ 〉 Christ his sake, by whom alone wee are more 〈 ◊ 〉 Conquerours.
and thus having fought a good fight, and finished her course, kept the faith, she is now an 〈 ◊ 〉 tainer of that Crown of righteousness which S. 〈 ◊ 〉 Here speaks of, which crown the Lord of his in••nite mercy give us for his son our Saviour 〈 ◊ 〉 christ his sake, by whom alone we Are more 〈 ◊ 〉 Conquerors.
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