Some with more probabilitie, as•ribe it to B•thsheba, Solomons Mother; as pen'd and composed by Solomon as an Encomium or Panegyrick of her Excellencies;
some with more probability, as•ribe it to B•thsheba, Solomons Mother; as penned and composed by Solomon as an Encomium or Panegyric of her Excellencies;
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which he ded•cates unto her by way of a gratulatory acknowledgement of her singular piety in these Motherly instructions, recounted in the former part of the Chapter.
which he ded•cates unto her by Way of a gratulatory acknowledgement of her singular piety in these Motherly instructions, recounted in the former part of the Chapter.
and not particularly applyed to any single person, but as it were a general Draught or Portraicture by which we may know an excellent woman, a Wife indeed, when we see her.
and not particularly applied to any single person, but as it were a general Draught or Portraiture by which we may know an excellent woman, a Wife indeed, when we see her.
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And it is conceived that this description is a continued part of this Prophesie which Bathsheba dedicated unto Solomon, and was specially intended to be his Rule and Standard in the choice of a Wife;
And it is conceived that this description is a continued part of this Prophesy which Bathsheba dedicated unto Solomon, and was specially intended to be his Rule and Standard in the choice of a Wife;
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In this description, the eighthteenth precedent verses contain the particular vertues and praises of this excellent Woman, my Text is the summa totalis, the Compendium and Coronis of the whole Character, the Crown wherewith she is Crowned (as it were) in the face of Heaven and Earth, God and Angels and Men;
In this description, the eighthteenth precedent Verses contain the particular Virtues and praises of this excellent Woman, my Text is the summa totalis, the Compendium and Coronis of the Whole Character, the Crown wherewith she is Crowned (as it were) in the face of Heaven and Earth, God and Angels and Men;
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Have done vertuously, ] the Original Word signifieth properly to bring forth children, with sorrow and hard labour: hence also it sometimes signifieth vertue, sometimes riches: because neither is ordinarily attained and prosecuted without much industry and activity;
Have done virtuously, ] the Original Word signifies properly to bring forth children, with sorrow and hard labour: hence also it sometime signifies virtue, sometime riches: Because neither is ordinarily attained and prosecuted without much industry and activity;
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But how doth this p urality of good Women ( many Daughters have done vertuously ) agree with that complaint of Solomon, one man amongst a thousand have I found,
But how does this p urality of good Women (many Daughters have done virtuously) agree with that complaint of Solomon, one man among a thousand have I found,
Solomon speaks in refference to his ••n experience; He had not found one good Woman indeed amongst a thousand, (referring to his former sensual converse with women;) He had a thousand Wives and Concubines, all the Daughters of strange prophane Nations:
Solomon speaks in refference to his ••n experience; He had not found one good Woman indeed among a thousand, (referring to his former sensual converse with women;) He had a thousand Wives and Concubines, all the Daughters of strange profane nations:
and therefore it was no wonder he could not finde one good amongst them all, they all proved snares to him to turn away his heart from the Lord unto Id•ls.
and Therefore it was no wonder he could not find one good among them all, they all proved snares to him to turn away his heart from the Lord unto Id•ls.
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But both are to be understood comparatively, (and alas it holds too true in both Sexes) the number of the truly good is but very small and inconfiderable, compared with the vile & vitious, whether of men or women.
But both Are to be understood comparatively, (and alas it holds too true in both Sexes) the number of the truly good is but very small and inconfiderable, compared with the vile & vicious, whither of men or women.
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the Merchant that will find them must travell far for them: To which sad truth the Apostle beareth witness, 1 Cor. 1.26. Not many wise, nor many mighty, not many noble, &c. Blessed be God he doth not say no any wise, not any mighty, some there be which though but a little flock, compa•ed w•th the Droves and Herds which the Divel carrieth head•ong into the Sea of perdition;
the Merchant that will find them must travel Far for them: To which sad truth the Apostle bears witness, 1 Cor. 1.26. Not many wise, nor many mighty, not many noble, etc. Blessed be God he does not say no any wise, not any mighty, Some there be which though but a little flock, compa•ed w•th the Droves and Herds which the devil Carrieth head•ong into the Sea of perdition;
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There be some Babe• in Christ, Babes i• Knowledge, and Babe• in grace, weake an• tender Christans, tha• have little more the• the very being of spirirituall life in them, only enough to denominate them Saints an• Children of God.
There be Some Babe• in christ, Babes i• Knowledge, and Babe• in grace, weak an• tender Christians, tha• have little more the• the very being of spiritual life in them, only enough to denominate them Saints an• Children of God.
Christians of great acquaintance with God, and communion with God who can say with the Apostle, Truly our Communion is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.
Christians of great acquaintance with God, and communion with God who can say with the Apostle, Truly our Communion is with the Father and with his Son jesus christ.
Let not the weake Christian envy the strong, nor the strong despise the weake; but see God and admire God in the severall gifts and graces of his Spirit.
Let not the weak Christian envy the strong, nor the strong despise the weak; but see God and admire God in the several Gifts and graces of his Spirit.
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Yet that grace which in the sence and feeling of a Christian, a Christian that is poore in spirit, is of no more consideration then such smoaking flax, and such a bruised reed; behold Jesus Christ will be so farre from quenching of the one,
Yet that grace which in the sense and feeling of a Christian, a Christian that is poor in Spirit, is of no more consideration then such smoking flax, and such a Bruised reed; behold jesus christ will be so Far from quenching of the one,
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I know thy labour and thy patience; and thou canst not bear with them which are evil, &c. The Church of Smy•na; I know thy works and tribulation, and poverty, but thou art rich.
I know thy labour and thy patience; and thou Canst not bear with them which Are evil, etc. The Church of Smy•na; I know thy works and tribulation, and poverty, but thou art rich.
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only there was proud conceited Laodicea that had nothing but an high oopinion of her self, and she stands with a brand upon her forehead, instead of a Crown upon her head; Luke-warm.
only there was proud conceited Laodicea that had nothing but an high oopinion of her self, and she Stands with a brand upon her forehead, instead of a Crown upon her head; Lukewarm.
The Ground or Reason• this Observation is this, s• Because true grace thoug• never so small, is the wo•• of God; yea, the Image, God; a beam of the Divi• Nature: and God will n• despise the work of his o•• hands:
The Ground or Reason• this Observation is this, s• Because true grace thoug• never so small, is the wo•• of God; yea, the Image, God; a beam of the Divi• Nature: and God will n• despise the work of his o•• hands:
God knows how to disti•guish between the Gold and the dross; between a want of grace, and a want in grace: between sincerity and cor•uption in his p•ople;
God knows how to disti•guish between the Gold and the dross; between a want of grace, and a want in grace: between sincerity and cor•uption in his p•ople;
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T•• heavenly Father can discov•• a spark of grace in a sea 〈 ◊ 〉 corruption, Christians mu•• learn to distinguish betwe•• the having of corruption• and the allowing of corru•tion, between a little grac• and being contented with 〈 ◊ 〉 little grace.
T•• heavenly Father can discov•• a spark of grace in a sea 〈 ◊ 〉 corruption, Christians mu•• Learn to distinguish betwe•• the having of corruption• and the allowing of corru•tion, between a little grac• and being contented with 〈 ◊ 〉 little grace.
as will own the least •ood that is in his children? ••at knows how to pardon •reat sins, and to accept of 〈 ◊ 〉 little grace where there is ••cerity? Bring into God •hat thou hast, thy mite •hall be accepted,
as will own the least •ood that is in his children? ••at knows how to pardon •reat Sins, and to accept of 〈 ◊ 〉 little grace where there is ••cerity? Bring into God •hat thou hast, thy mite •hall be accepted,
But cursed 〈 ◊ 〉 the deceiver which hath in h• Flock a Male, and sacrifice• to the Lord a co rupt thin• A man is accepted with Go• according to what he hath.
But cursed 〈 ◊ 〉 the deceiver which hath in h• Flock a Male, and sacrifice• to the Lord a counterfeit rupt thin• A man is accepted with Go• according to what he hath.
know thus much I b•seech you, that though Go• will own the weak Christia• yet he delights in the exce•lent; which brings me upo• the third and main Doctri•• which I intend to handle.
know thus much I b•seech you, that though Go• will own the weak Christia• yet he delights in the exce•lent; which brings me upo• the third and main Doctri•• which I intend to handle.
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1. The word of Command; •ll the Precepts and Exhorta••ons of Scripture run upon •hat strain, walk before me, •nd be thou perfect said God •o Ab aham: Abraham must •ot take up with any thing •hort of perfection. And •hat you may not think that •as a special instance which •ll are not bound to follow, ••e Evangelical Rule which •oncerns all Christians, •peaks in the very same Lang•age, Be ye perfect, ye with ••s add•tion of highest emidency, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
1. The word of Command; •ll the Precepts and Exhorta••ons of Scripture run upon •hat strain, walk before me, •nd be thou perfect said God •o Ab aham: Abraham must •ot take up with any thing •hort of perfection. And •hat you may not think that •as a special instance which •ll Are not bound to follow, ••e Evangelical Rule which •oncerns all Christians, •peaks in the very same Lang•age, Be you perfect, you with ••s add•tion of highest emidency, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
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Holy as he is holy, there's our pattern; holy because he is holy, ther's our motive; They must content themselves with no measure or degree of holiness,
Holy as he is holy, there's our pattern; holy Because he is holy, ther's our motive; They must content themselves with no measure or degree of holiness,
These be not onely Evangelicall Counsels (as the Papists sottishly teach, that so upon this foundation they may build their Superstructure of merit and works of supererrogation ) but they be Evangelical precepts and commands, enjoyned upon the great prerogative of divine filiation; and indeed flowing from it; that you may be the children of your heavenly Father:
These be not only Evangelical Counsels (as the Papists sottishly teach, that so upon this Foundation they may built their Superstructure of merit and works of supererogation) but they be Evangelical Precepts and commands, enjoined upon the great prerogative of divine filiation; and indeed flowing from it; that you may be the children of your heavenly Father:
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there is no boasting of divine Son-ship, without conformity unto the divine nature: not that this conformitie is the cause of our Son-ship, but the evidence, that you may be, i. e.
there is no boasting of divine Sonship, without conformity unto the divine nature: not that this conformity is the cause of our Sonship, but the evidence, that you may be, i. e.
proving what that good and acceptable and derfect will of God is. Be perfect, be of good comfort, sincere without offence, filled with the fruits of righteousness.
proving what that good and acceptable and derfect will of God is. Be perfect, be of good Comfort, sincere without offence, filled with the fruits of righteousness.
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My Brethren, the purity of Scripture Rule, and the perfection of Scripture Rewards are the two impregnable Arguments and Demonstrations of the Div•nitie of the Scripture, and the truth of Christian Religion against all other Religions in the world.
My Brothers, the purity of Scripture Rule, and the perfection of Scripture Rewards Are the two impregnable Arguments and Demonstrations of the Div•nitie of the Scripture, and the truth of Christian Religion against all other Religions in the world.
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2. Demonstration, such God commends, and of such onely God boasts in Scripture, hast thou not considered my servant Job, said God to Satan, there is none like him upon the face of the Earth, a perfect and an upright man!
2. Demonstration, such God commends, and of such only God boasts in Scripture, hast thou not considered my servant Job, said God to Satan, there is none like him upon the face of the Earth, a perfect and an upright man!
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and it is the very same which is enjoyned unto all the followers of the Lamb, that they should be followers of the Excellent ones, who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
and it is the very same which is enjoined unto all the followers of the Lamb, that they should be followers of the Excellent ones, who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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Not onely be ye followers of God as dear Children, But, Be ye followers of th•m that excell in vertue, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation, Jesus Christ, &c. Yet this must be still with the Apostles limitation;
Not only be you followers of God as dear Children, But, Be you followers of th•m that excel in virtue, whose faith follow, considering the end of their Conversation, jesus christ, etc. Yet this must be still with the Apostles limitation;
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Fourthly and lastly, For the most excellent Saints is reserved the most excellent glory. According to the degree of grace here, shall be the degree of glory hereafter:
Fourthly and lastly, For the most excellent Saints is reserved the most excellent glory. According to the degree of grace Here, shall be the degree of glory hereafter:
For the further enlargement and clearing of this Doctrine I shall briefly satisfie one Querie, and so passe over to the Uses of the Point. It is this. Quest.
For the further enlargement and clearing of this Doctrine I shall briefly satisfy one Querie, and so pass over to the Uses of the Point. It is this. Quest.
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1. To be universally good: this is excellent indeed, when a Christian is good all over: good quite through: good within, and good without. When a man or woman is a good First Table Christian:
1. To be universally good: this is excellent indeed, when a Christian is good all over: good quite through: good within, and good without. When a man or woman is a good First Table Christian:
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They be excellent ones, that are good in both their callings: good in their generall callings as Christians, good in their particular callings as men: good on the Sabbath, and good all the weeke long.
They be excellent ones, that Are good in both their callings: good in their general callings as Christians, good in their particular callings as men: good on the Sabbath, and good all the Week long.
Good in all their Relations, good as Husbands, good as Wives: good as Parents, good as Children, good as Masters, good as Servants, good as Kindred, good as Neighbours. Time will not permit exemp•ification of these particulars.
Good in all their Relations, good as Husbands, good as Wives: good as Parents, good as Children, good as Masters, good as Servants, good as Kindred, good as Neighbours. Time will not permit exemp•ification of these particulars.
and good in bad: good with Saints, and good with sinners: conversing with them, as a Physitian among the sick, not as a companion with them that are well: good in the Family, and good in the Closet.
and good in bad: good with Saints, and good with Sinners: conversing with them, as a physician among the sick, not as a Companion with them that Are well: good in the Family, and good in the Closet.
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He or she is excellent that is good in every state, and in every temper: good when rich, and good when poore, good when sick, and good when well, good in prison, and good at libertie, good when sad, and good when merry, good in holy duties, and good in civil Recreations.
He or she is excellent that is good in every state, and in every temper: good when rich, and good when poor, good when sick, and good when well, good in prison, and good At liberty, good when sad, and good when merry, good in holy duties, and good in civil Recreations.
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That is an excellent Christian indeed that walks uniformly; every where, and in every thing like himself: good when men see him, and good when none but God sees him;
That is an excellent Christian indeed that walks uniformly; every where, and in every thing like himself: good when men see him, and good when none but God sees him;
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This was the excellencie of Zechariah and Elizabeth, they were both righteoas before God, walking in all the Commandements and Statutes of the Lord blameless, i. e.
This was the excellency of Zechariah and Elizabeth, they were both righteoas before God, walking in all the commandments and Statutes of the Lord blameless, i. e.
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It was the shame of Ephesus that she had lost her first Love, but the glory of Thyatyra, that her last works were more then the first. The Trees of God bring forth more fruit in their old age, they are fat and flourishing, when others wither and dye, they retain their verdure,
It was the shame of Ephesus that she had lost her First Love, but the glory of Thyatira, that her last works were more then the First. The Trees of God bring forth more fruit in their old age, they Are fat and flourishing, when Others wither and die, they retain their verdure,
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<2^PAGES^MISSING> Lord more faith, and mor• love, and more holinesse, 〈 ◊ 〉 more meeknesse of s•irit, an• more zeal, and more Lor• of every grace: when every 〈 ◊ 〉 say you have enough ye hav• nothing: ye are nothing;
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3. Are yee persevering Chri••ians? Are your s•irits stedfast with •od? Are your judgements sablished in the truth? Are your hearts stablished in grace? doe yee keep close to the good old Principles which you have suckt in from the breasts of the Gospell? &c. doe ye proceed in the way that is called holy? Are ye stedfast and In•oveable alwayes aboun•ing in the work of the Lord?
3. are ye persevering Chri••ians? are your s•irits steadfast with •od? are your Judgments sablished in the truth? are your hearts established in grace? do ye keep close to the good old Principles which you have sucked in from the breasts of the Gospel? etc. do you proceed in the Way that is called holy? are you steadfast and In•oveable always aboun•ing in the work of the Lord?
Solomon or his Mother (in this Chap.) did find her, at lest in the Character. And behold I can point you to her in person. Amongst others & before many in whom this Character (here) was ever examplified since Solomons time,
Solomon or his Mother (in this Chap.) did find her, At lest in the Character. And behold I can point you to her in person. among Others & before many in whom this Character (Here) was ever examplified since Solomons time,
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namely in this truly Honorable Christian whose funerals we this day celebrate Mrs. ELISABETH SCOTT. Uupon whose monument (where ever it shall stand) to her immortall fame and glory, may justly be inscribed This Epitaph.
namely in this truly Honourable Christian whose funerals we this day celebrate Mrs. ELIZABETH SCOTT. Uupon whose monument (where ever it shall stand) to her immortal fame and glory, may justly be inscribed This Epitaph.
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Many daughter have don• vertuously BUT THOU EXCELLEST THEM ALL. Doubtlesse she was an exlelent Christian, a Christian of an incomparable spirit and complexion.
Many daughter have don• virtuously BUT THOU EXCELLEST THEM ALL. Doubtless she was an exlelent Christian, a Christian of an incomparable Spirit and complexion.
All these 3 ingredients of excellencie were visible in her to the eyes of all the beholders, especially, such who had the happinesse of more intimate Converse and acquaintance with her.
All these 3 ingredients of excellency were visible in her to the eyes of all the beholders, especially, such who had the happiness of more intimate Converse and acquaintance with her.
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First she was a most knowing Christian; she had attained to an high degree of proficiency in the School of Christ: she was as emminently verst in the methods of Grace and the Mistery of godlinesse, able to speak as distinctly and pertinently to any piece of an inward practicall Christian as any of her Sex and standing in Religion that ever I had the happiness to be acquainte• with.
First she was a most knowing Christian; she had attained to an high degree of proficiency in the School of christ: she was as emminently versed in the methods of Grace and the Mystery of godliness, able to speak as distinctly and pertinently to any piece of an inward practical Christian as any of her Sex and standing in Religion that ever I had the happiness to be acquainte• with.
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When I first set upon Sacrament-Reformation, in thi• place she was the first in a•• the Congregation that appeared in the countenancing and incouraging of that wor• at which time she gave the most singular account of the work of grace, and confessi•• of her faith that I have hard;
When I First Set upon Sacrament-Reformation, in thi• place she was the First in a•• the Congregation that appeared in the countenancing and encouraging of that wor• At which time she gave the most singular account of the work of grace, and confessi•• of her faith that I have heard;
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but her knowledge was joyned with wisdome and prudence, whereby she brought down all her principles into practise and turned every DOCTRINE into VSE; what light there was in her judgement, warned down into her heart, beamed out most gloriously in her life & conversation. She was a practical Christian;
but her knowledge was joined with Wisdom and prudence, whereby she brought down all her principles into practise and turned every DOCTRINE into USE; what Light there was in her judgement, warned down into her heart, beamed out most gloriously in her life & Conversation. She was a practical Christian;
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and indeed her knowledge was the fruit of her obedience; according to the tenour of that blessed promise of our Saviour, If any man will doe Gods will, he shall know his Dotrine. A strange Methode:
and indeed her knowledge was the fruit of her Obedience; according to the tenor of that blessed promise of our Saviour, If any man will do God's will, he shall know his Doctrine. A strange Method:
In nature knowledg precedes action: in Grace action precedes knowledge: where there is an obe•ientiall disposition, knowledge flowes in a pace, they that doe Gods will that they may know it,
In nature knowledge precedes actium: in Grace actium precedes knowledge: where there is an obe•ientiall disposition, knowledge flows in a pace, they that do God's will that they may know it,
3. Notwithstanding the greatnesse of her knowledge She was of Singular humility Her knowledg did not puff her up, her head was not so high but her heart lay as low; She was as mean in her own eyes as she was honorable in the eyes of standers by.
3. Notwithstanding the greatness of her knowledge She was of Singular humility Her knowledge did not puff her up, her head was not so high but her heart lay as low; She was as mean in her own eyes as she was honourable in the eyes of standers by.
4. She was a woman of a Meek an• quiet spirit, which rendered her very beautifull in the eyes of God and man She could not provoke any; nor easily be provoked by any.
4. She was a woman of a Meek an• quiet Spirit, which rendered her very beautiful in the eyes of God and man She could not provoke any; nor Easily be provoked by any.
the Love of Christ both active and passive ( i.e. Christs lov• to her, and her love to Christ) had melted her all into Compassion, Compassio• to the Bodies of poor Creatures, Compassion to souls, Compassion to the Outward man, and compassion to the inward. Compassion to the outward man:
the Love of christ both active and passive (i.e. Christ lov• to her, and her love to christ) had melted her all into Compassion, Compassio• to the Bodies of poor Creatures, Compassion to Souls, Compassion to the Outward man, and compassion to the inward. Compassion to the outward man:
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She was a liberal contributer to the maintaining of poore Scholars at the University, witness that subscription for Kent, and divers other, to my knowledge.
She was a liberal contributer to the maintaining of poor Scholars At the university, witness that subscription for Kenned, and diverse other, to my knowledge.
I never desired her contribution to any work of mercy, but she gave, and gave liberally; yea it was enough but to hint a considerable work of piety or charity; Yea she would prevent asking, and overdoe expectation.
I never desired her contribution to any work of mercy, but she gave, and gave liberally; yea it was enough but to hint a considerable work of piety or charity; Yea she would prevent asking, and overdo expectation.
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and her Table their Ordinary, not only upon Lecture dayes, but upon all occasions. Thither repaired tempted souls, doubting consciences, opposed Ministers, oppressed Christians;
and her Table their Ordinary, not only upon Lecture days, but upon all occasions. Thither repaired tempted Souls, doubting Consciences, opposed Ministers, oppressed Christians;
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what pains she took to inform the ignorant, to reform the places where she lived? how studious to promote the power of godliness? to gain in opposers? to bring out of the snare of the Divel such as were taken captive at his pleasure? yet stil within her own line and circle, she was very active, but no busibody, ever serviceable, but never excentrick; Such a rare skill she had to distinguish between doing good, and medling out of her sphere. And I am humbly confident,
what pains she took to inform the ignorant, to reform the places where she lived? how studious to promote the power of godliness? to gain in opposers? to bring out of the snare of the devil such as were taken captive At his pleasure? yet still within her own line and circle, she was very active, but no busibody, ever serviceable, but never eccentric; Such a rare skill she had to distinguish between doing good, and meddling out of her sphere. And I am humbly confident,
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She was not a gadding fancifull Professor, who took a pride to be seen in Forreign Assemblies; either to gratifie an humour or to get a name; she lookt upon it as a duty to own and strengthen the hands of the Ministery under which God had placed her.
She was not a gadding fanciful Professor, who took a pride to be seen in Foreign Assemblies; either to gratify an humour or to get a name; she looked upon it as a duty to own and strengthen the hands of the Ministry under which God had placed her.
She counted it no Popery to say my Minister, my Pastor, though in the meane time, she was not ignorant of her priviledge, how that Paul and Apollo, and Cephas was hers;
She counted it no Popery to say my Minister, my Pastor, though in the mean time, she was not ignorant of her privilege, how that Paul and Apollo, and Cephas was hers;
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Hence, dayes of publick humiliation, weekly Lectures, and other occasional Assemblies both publick and private, were the constant witnesses of her unwearied devotion:
Hence, days of public humiliation, weekly Lectures, and other occasional Assemblies both public and private, were the constant Witnesses of her unwearied devotion:
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A Christian she was of a most gracious spirit, and a most holy life, with how much heavenly mindedness did she winde through a world of unavoidable distractions in the world?
A Christian she was of a most gracious Spirit, and a most holy life, with how much heavenly Mindedness did she wind through a world of unavoidable distractions in the world?
A woman of a most Spiritual and profitable Society; The Law of God was in her heart, Psal. 37.31. and therefore her mouth spake wisdom, and her tongue talked of judgment, vers.
A woman of a most Spiritual and profitable Society; The Law of God was in her heart, Psalm 37.31. and Therefore her Mouth spoke Wisdom, and her tongue talked of judgement, vers.
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30. out of the abundance of her heart, her mouth spake to edification, Matth. 12.34. there is none that ever did converse with her, but if they did not goe away better then they came, it was their own fault.
30. out of the abundance of her heart, her Mouth spoke to edification, Matthew 12.34. there is none that ever did converse with her, but if they did not go away better then they Come, it was their own fault.
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She had Exquisitely got the art of Time-redemption: As in the Character here: she opened her mouth in wisdome, and in her t•ngue was the law of kindness.
She had Exquisitely god the art of Time-redemption: As in the Character Here: she opened her Mouth in Wisdom, and in her t•ngue was the law of kindness.
then edifie. She was none of them (through grace;) she stood like a rock against all blasts of Heresie and Schisme; and did not only stand by her principles,
then edify. She was none of them (through grace;) she stood like a rock against all blasts of Heresy and Schism; and did not only stand by her principles,
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but as a Daughter of wisdom, was in a very good measure able to justifie wisdom, and give a reason of the hope which was in her. She was a wellbottomed Christian; of a sound judgement:
but as a Daughter of Wisdom, was in a very good measure able to justify Wisdom, and give a reason of the hope which was in her. She was a wellbottomed Christian; of a found judgement:
In the ninth place, she was not a censorious Christian, as some Professors are who are alwayes finding fault; and many times where they cannnot finde, the make offences;
In the ninth place, she was not a censorious Christian, as Some Professors Are who Are always finding fault; and many times where they cannot find, the make offences;
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But this worthy Gentlewoman had much of the character of charity in her, bearing all things believing all things hoping all things and enduring all things, wich were any way capable of a fairer interpretation.
But this worthy Gentlewoman had much of the character of charity in her, bearing all things believing all things hoping all things and enduring all things, which were any Way capable of a Fairer Interpretation.
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It is a pretty Criticism that the same word in the Greek which signifieth to be idle, signifieth also to censure: implying that idle Christians are most censorious.
It is a pretty Criticism that the same word in the Greek which signifies to be idle, signifies also to censure: implying that idle Christians Are most censorious.
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She would often say to me, that she durst not too critically enquire into or judge others who came to the Sacrament (unless she knew them scandalous) she had enough to doe, to make out her own right to that tremendous Ordinance.
She would often say to me, that she durst not too critically inquire into or judge Others who Come to the Sacrament (unless she knew them scandalous) she had enough to do, to make out her own right to that tremendous Ordinance.
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good in her Relations. Never Mother had a better C ie: never children bad a better Mother: never Servants had a better Governour: never Friends a better Friend: she fild all her Relations with wisdom and fidelitie.
good in her Relations. Never Mother had a better C ie: never children bade a better Mother: never Servants had a better Governor: never Friends a better Friend: she filled all her Relations with Wisdom and Fidis.
Her First-born, the hopes and honour of his Fathers Family, by her wisdome and indefatigable industry, she hath quietly invested into the Ancient and Honorable Inheritance of his Noble Ancestors of Glassenbury in Kent: in the Possession of that Ancient Name of the Roberts, alias Rookhersts ever since the Conquest: So makeing •ood Solomons character, the wise woman buildeth her house, Pro. 14.1. Her youngest Son, born but to a third part of his Ancestors inheritance;
Her Firstborn, the hope's and honour of his Father's Family, by her Wisdom and indefatigable industry, she hath quietly invested into the Ancient and Honourable Inheritance of his Noble Ancestors of Glastonbury in Kenned: in the Possession of that Ancient Name of the Roberts, alias Rookhersts ever since the Conquest: So making •ood Solomons character, the wise woman builds her house, Pro 14.1. Her youngest Son, born but to a third part of his Ancestors inheritance;
by the favour God gave his gracious mother in the sight of her own Honorable family, was adopted into a very worthy portion of a Noble inheritance of the Howlands.
by the favour God gave his gracious mother in the sighed of her own Honourable family, was adopted into a very worthy portion of a Noble inheritance of the Howlands.
For her two daughters who were very pretious in her eyes, She hath Secured sortions not beneath their living Fathers honour though far above their dying abilities.
For her two daughters who were very precious in her eyes, She hath Secured sortions not beneath their living Father's honour though Far above their dying abilities.
It is wonderfull in my eyes that she should provide so fully for all her children out of such a narrow and perplexed estate as fell to her managing by her Husbands,
It is wonderful in my eyes that she should provide so Fully for all her children out of such a narrow and perplexed estate as fell to her managing by her Husbands,
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I say it is not less then a miracle to any that shall duly consider it that she should have so little, (comparatively) and doe so much; both for her one family and for the Houshold of Faith.
I say it is not less then a miracle to any that shall duly Consider it that she should have so little, (comparatively) and do so much; both for her one family and for the Household of Faith.
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But doubtless God was with her and made good the Mistery of the widows Cruse of Oyle, & handful of Meale, for the paying of her debts, & preserving of her Family.
But doubtless God was with her and made good the Mystery of the Widows Cruse of Oil, & handful of Meal, for the paying of her debts, & preserving of her Family.
This worthy Gentlewoman was not less a Mother to them in Spirituals then in temporals: the neglect whereof is the great sinne of most Parents, and the ruine of their Children;
This worthy Gentlewoman was not less a Mother to them in Spirituals then in temporals: the neglect whereof is the great sin of most Parents, and the ruin of their Children;
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or that wilde bruitish lusts may destroy them, they remember not that in all this provision heaped up, there is nothing done for the immortal soule; nothing laid in that may be a fence against temptation, or a preservative against sin: so much their hearts are hardened against their young ones;
or that wild brutish Lustiest may destroy them, they Remember not that in all this provision heaped up, there is nothing done for the immortal soul; nothing laid in that may be a fence against temptation, or a preservative against since: so much their hearts Are hardened against their young ones;
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all the care and travel for their Children is fruitless, laid out only upon emptie vanities, which perish in the using, and their Children with them, forever without intervening grace. The Reason followeth;
all the care and travel for their Children is fruitless, laid out only upon empty vanities, which perish in the using, and their Children with them, forever without intervening grace. The Reason follows;
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Her great care was to make them good, rather then great; rich in grace, rather then rich in the world. Her word was towards them that of the Apostle, my little children of whom I travel in birth again, (or the second time) till Christ be formed in you.
Her great care was to make them good, rather then great; rich in grace, rather then rich in the world. Her word was towards them that of the Apostle, my little children of whom I travel in birth again, (or the second time) till christ be formed in you.
Her Children were all (to my knowledge) to her, what Aug. was to Monica, Children of many tears and prayers, which are all upon the file in Heaven; and I am humbly confident, answers of peace are preparing for them;
Her Children were all (to my knowledge) to her, what Aug. was to Monica, Children of many tears and Prayers, which Are all upon the file in Heaven; and I am humbly confident, answers of peace Are preparing for them;
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Oh the care and pains she took for their holy educa ion! what perpetual labour did that gracious foule take in Catechising them in the princples of Religion, continually dropping in holy instructions!
O the care and pains she took for their holy educa ion! what perpetual labour did that gracious foul take in Catechising them in the princples of Religion, continually dropping in holy instructions!
How carefull was she that they should sanctifie the Sabbath? read the Scriptures? repeat Sermons? wherein all of them had attained to excellent abilities, some by pen, the rest (even the * youngest by memory: ) her Methods and Travell herein were incredible.
How careful was she that they should sanctify the Sabbath? read the Scriptures? repeat Sermons? wherein all of them had attained to excellent abilities, Some by pen, the rest (even the * youngest by memory:) her Methods and Travel herein were incredible.
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and great need they have to look that the Harvest be answerable to the seed; lest otherwise, their Education rise up in judgement against them in time to come;
and great need they have to look that the Harvest be answerable to the seed; lest otherwise, their Education rise up in judgement against them in time to come;
and they have cause to curse themselves instead of blessing her; and to wish they had been born of a Turk or an Infidel, rather then of so holy a Mother.
and they have cause to curse themselves instead of blessing her; and to wish they had been born of a Turk or an Infidel, rather then of so holy a Mother.
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They shared with her Children in her pious discipline and instruction according to their several capacities she would caution them to prepare for holy Ordinances, and enquire how it was with them after the Ordinance was finished, what they remembred? what impressions they found upon their Spirits? She would be often conferring wi•h them about their Evidences, always calling upon them to get a bottom, to work out their salvation with fear and trembling, and to redeem the time.
They shared with her Children in her pious discipline and instruction according to their several capacities she would caution them to prepare for holy Ordinances, and inquire how it was with them After the Ordinance was finished, what they remembered? what impressions they found upon their Spirits? She would be often conferring wi•h them about their Evidences, always calling upon them to get a bottom, to work out their salvation with Fear and trembling, and to Redeem the time.
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She had an excellent Spirit of Prayer, but accompanied with a rare modesty, for though (when she had 〈 ◊ 〉 Chaplain in her house,) she was able to perform the duty in her own person with much judgement & affection,
She had an excellent Spirit of Prayer, but accompanied with a rare modesty, for though (when she had 〈 ◊ 〉 Chaplain in her house,) she was able to perform the duty in her own person with much judgement & affection,
Yet in the presence of those for whom she conceived that work more proper, she could not be tempted to undertak• it, with the greatest Solicitation and importunity.
Yet in the presence of those for whom she conceived that work more proper, she could not be tempted to undertak• it, with the greatest Solicitation and importunity.
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Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there were any vertue; and if there were any praise, these were the things she thought of, these were the things she pursued with life and vigour.
Whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report, if there were any virtue; and if there were any praise, these were the things she Thought of, these were the things she pursued with life and vigour.
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She was no wavering Christian: And the reason is, because she built not upon the sand but upon the Ra•• not upon the sand of imitation (the Rule that most t••• up their Religion by) but upon the Rock and Found•••on of Scripture evidence:
She was not wavering Christian: And the reason is, Because she built not upon the sand but upon the Ra•• not upon the sand of imitation (the Rule that most t••• up their Religion by) but upon the Rock and Found•••on of Scripture evidence:
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〈 ◊ 〉 wa• a most Noble B•rean; She took up nothing upon trust but searched the Scriptures whither those things were so which were delivered unto her in the Ministry of the Gospell.
〈 ◊ 〉 wa• a most Noble B•rean; She took up nothing upon trust but searched the Scriptures whither those things were so which were Delivered unto her in the Ministry of the Gospel.
It pleased God to convert her presently after her first marriage, when (as she hath often acknowledged) she before was a vaine Creature carried away into the same pride and fashions, and neglect of God and of religion as other of her rank were.
It pleased God to convert her presently After her First marriage, when (as she hath often acknowledged) she before was a vain Creature carried away into the same pride and fashions, and neglect of God and of Religion as other of her rank were.
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so that lying at his feet and having received in her self the s•nte••• of death both temporal & eternal she began to cry out (as he did) with trembling and astonishment, Lord what wilt thou have me to do, Act. 9.6. Soon after her conversion while it was but yet twylight with her she unhappily fel in to the hands of some Sectaries who did rather perplex her then pervert her;
so that lying At his feet and having received in her self the s•nte••• of death both temporal & Eternal she began to cry out (as he did) with trembling and astonishment, Lord what wilt thou have me to do, Act. 9.6. Soon After her conversion while it was but yet twilight with her she unhappily fell in to the hands of Some Sectaries who did rather perplex her then pervert her;
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but God was graciously pleased to make a speedy rescue of this tender convert, by the Counsell and wisdome of a reverend holy Minister of an adjacent Congregation, with the care and watchfulnesse of divers other judicious Christians who were jealous over her with an holy jealousy.
but God was graciously pleased to make a speedy rescue of this tender convert, by the Counsel and Wisdom of a reverend holy Minister of an adjacent Congregation, with the care and watchfulness of diverse other judicious Christians who were jealous over her with an holy jealousy.
the Heb. is to be translated word for word thus. The way of the just is as a light shining and growing and enlightning unto, or untill the prepared day.
the Hebrew is to be translated word for word thus. The Way of the just is as a Light shining and growing and enlightening unto, or until the prepared day.
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and growing or going, still ascending and gathering strength and illuminating; Scattering beames of of light and warmth untill the prepared day, or perfect day, the day that is prepared unto perfection, And oh how earely did this shining Christian attaine to her prepared perfection!
and growing or going, still ascending and gathering strength and illuminating; Scattering beams of of Light and warmth until the prepared day, or perfect day, the day that is prepared unto perfection, And o how early did this shining Christian attain to her prepared perfection!
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When she came to dye, she had nothing to doe but to dye, her work was done; she had oyl in her vessel as well as oyl in her lamp, her graces were in a readinesse; her evidences were clared, her interest in Christ was sealed upon her heart by the spirit of promise; And She her self stood alwayes as it were at the doore of her Tabernacle waiting for her Lord: when he should return from the wedding;
When she Come to die, she had nothing to do but to die, her work was done; she had oil in her vessel as well as oil in her lamp, her graces were in a readiness; her evidences were clared, her Interest in christ was sealed upon her heart by the Spirit of promise; And She her self stood always as it were At the door of her Tabernacle waiting for her Lord: when he should return from the wedding;
but in as much as the nature of her distemper was such, as that seazing first upon her spirits, it rendred her uncapable of speaking much, or having much spoken to her; the preventing whereof was the speciall care and charge of her Doctors.
but in as much as the nature of her distemper was such, as that seizing First upon her spirits, it rendered her uncapable of speaking much, or having much spoken to her; the preventing whereof was the special care and charge of her Doctors.
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Hence I say from the first of her sicknesse to the last, she spake not much, but what she did speake was spirituall and heavenly; upon the first seizure of her distemper, she called her two daughters to her and renewed Joshuahs charge upon them to serve the Lord, and to feare him; to take heed of sinning against God;
Hence I say from the First of her sickness to the last, she spoke not much, but what she did speak was spiritual and heavenly; upon the First seizure of her distemper, she called her two daughters to her and renewed Joshuahs charge upon them to serve the Lord, and to Fear him; to take heed of sinning against God;
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From the time she kept her bed she would be often speaking with holy admiration, how infinitely good God had bin unto her evere since he had bin pleased to reveal his Son in her.
From the time she kept her Bed she would be often speaking with holy admiration, how infinitely good God had been unto her ever since he had been pleased to reveal his Son in her.
To the Nurses and servants that came to turn her in her bed (for the Fever that had accended her spirits) and exhausted her strength so fast in a few dayes, that she was not able to turn,
To the Nurse's and Servants that Come to turn her in her Bed (for the Fever that had accended her spirits) and exhausted her strength so fast in a few days, that she was not able to turn,
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To which she retuned what God pleaseth; if ho have no more work for me to doe then I am exceeding willing to dye and to be with Christ which is best of all,
To which she retuned what God Pleases; if ho have no more work for me to do then I am exceeding willing to die and to be with christ which is best of all,
The younger daughter staying at home, she askt her (according to her constant use) childe what do you remember of what you have read? and when the childe repeated some portion of it, she answered, It is well, but be sure to practise it.
The younger daughter staying At home, she asked her (according to her constant use) child what do you Remember of what you have read? and when the child repeated Some portion of it, she answered, It is well, but be sure to practise it.
On the next day coming to visit her, I found her very weake, yet I presumed on so much liberty as to hint a word or two, to this purpose I hope ye have found no want of a Sabbath the last day;
On the next day coming to visit her, I found her very weak, yet I presumed on so much liberty as to hint a word or two, to this purpose I hope you have found no want of a Sabbath the last day;
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though God tye us to means, he doth not tye himself to means, the presence of Jesus Christ I hope hath abundantly compensated the absence of the Ordinances! Yea, (she replyed) I I sate under his shadow with great delight,
though God tie us to means, he does not tie himself to means, the presence of jesus christ I hope hath abundantly compensated the absence of the Ordinances! Yea, (she replied) I I sat under his shadow with great delight,
for that night the Curtains being drawn (and all attendants enjoyned silence by the Physitians) she lay praying the greatest part of the night, with as much sweetness and savor as in her health:
for that night the Curtains being drawn (and all attendants enjoined silence by the Physicians) she lay praying the greatest part of the night, with as much sweetness and savour as in her health:
And when the Maids and Nurses came about her, she wor•• speak most sensibly to them Oh labour to make your calling and election sure, get an interest in Christ while you are in health and strength.
And when the Maids and Nurse's Come about her, she wor•• speak most sensibly to them O labour to make your calling and election sure, get an Interest in christ while you Are in health and strength.
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After this the distemper working more in her head, occasioned her to speake somewhat erratickly, though (blessed bee God) never uncomely; Yea and if any good notion were hinted, she would close with it very sweetly,
After this the distemper working more in her head, occasioned her to speak somewhat erratickly, though (blessed be God) never uncomely; Yea and if any good notion were hinted, she would close with it very sweetly,
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and chiding her self would say in a very sensible manner, My foolish fancy runs upon abundance of other things, that I cannot stay my thoughts upon God as I would.
and chiding her self would say in a very sensible manner, My foolish fancy runs upon abundance of other things, that I cannot stay my thoughts upon God as I would.
From the time she kept her Chamber, which was from Wednesday till Monday, she never spake of any wordly affairs; and if her servant had come to ask her any question in order to her temporal affairs, she would say to him, oh do not trouble me with any of these things on the Sabbath day.
From the time she kept her Chamber, which was from Wednesday till Monday, she never spoke of any wordly affairs; and if her servant had come to ask her any question in order to her temporal affairs, she would say to him, o do not trouble me with any of these things on the Sabbath day.
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what others wickedly pretend (indeed to the •••lishing of the Sabbath, not to the spirituallizing of then conversations ) was real in this holy servant of Christ.
what Others wickedly pretend (indeed to the •••lishing of the Sabbath, not to the spirituallizing of then conversations) was real in this holy servant of christ.
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she was wrought into a more sutable frame of heart to that everlasting Sabbath her motion heaven-ward was natural, motions are stronger & swifter towards the center,
she was wrought into a more suitable frame of heart to that everlasting Sabbath her motion heavenward was natural, motions Are Stronger & swifter towards the centre,
after which she aspired, and into which she expired: And in which she now triumpheth with Him whom her soule loved, and with the Spirits of just men made perfect;
After which she aspired, and into which she expired: And in which she now Triumpheth with Him whom her soul loved, and with the Spirits of just men made perfect;
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