A sermon at the funeral of the High & Mighty Prince, Henry de La Tour d'Auvergne, Vicount of Turenne ... preach'd December 15, 1675 / by Claude Francis, Ministrier ; Englished out of French.
WHen I observe these Walls hung with Mourning, and the profound silence which attends this mournful Ceremony, I see plainly, Gentlemen, that you are assembled here to mix your tears with the tears of all France, and I conceive my self to be but the interpreter of your grief.
WHen I observe these Walls hung with Mourning, and the profound silence which attends this mournful Ceremony, I see plainly, Gentlemen, that you Are assembled Here to mix your tears with the tears of all France, and I conceive my self to be but the interpreter of your grief.
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But when I cast my eyes upon the Trophies which attend the Corps, and upon those marks of Grandeur which present to our sight a kind of Triumph in the midst of the very Shades of Death, I am sensible that you come not here barely to weep at the remembrance of a Hero we so lately lost;
But when I cast my eyes upon the Trophies which attend the Corpse, and upon those marks of Grandeur which present to our sighed a kind of Triumph in the midst of the very Shades of Death, I am sensible that you come not Here barely to weep At the remembrance of a Hero we so lately lost;
How happy should I be, Gentlemen, if being chosen this day to publish the Encomiums of so great a man, I was but able to express one part of your thoughts,
How happy should I be, Gentlemen, if being chosen this day to publish the Encomiums of so great a man, I was but able to express one part of your thoughts,
But how is it possible, but to omit something in the infinite number of matters which offer themselves in a croud to my Fancy? How can I confine within the narrow Bounds of a Discourse, the Elogium of a Person whose Glory fills the whole Earth? 'Tis rare to see a mans Wit upon such an occasion, to reach the Sentiments of his Mind:
But how is it possible, but to omit something in the infinite number of matters which offer themselves in a crowd to my Fancy? How can I confine within the narrow Bounds of a Discourse, the Elogium of a Person whose Glory fills the Whole Earth? It's rare to see a men Wit upon such an occasion, to reach the Sentiments of his Mind:
and in the midst of that admiration, which so many Virtues, so many Great Actions, so many Miracles both of Wisdom and Valour, occasion, I must say with the Prophet, Know ye that he whom we lament, was one of the greatest and wisest Captains in his Age? Num ignoratis quoniam Princeps & Maximus cecidit? Great by the splendor of his Birth, and his Immortal Actions; but greater yet in the sight of God, by the Innocence of his Life. 'Tis this last Virtue, which makes the Praises of Heroes to be allowed of in Holy Places;
and in the midst of that admiration, which so many Virtues, so many Great Actions, so many Miracles both of Wisdom and Valour, occasion, I must say with the Prophet, Know you that he whom we lament, was one of the greatest and Wisest Captains in his Age? Num ignoratis quoniam Princeps & Maximus cecidit? Great by the splendour of his Birth, and his Immortal Actions; but greater yet in the sighed of God, by the Innocence of his Life. It's this last Virtue, which makes the Praises of Heroes to be allowed of in Holy Places;
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But a thought so little Christian-like, could never possess the mind of that Prince, who has caus'd the paying of these Devoirs to the Memory of his Uncle,
But a Thought so little Christianlike, could never possess the mind of that Prince, who has caused the paying of these Devoirs to the Memory of his Uncle,
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Let us endeavour then to imitate him in so holy a Design, and let us not so much admire all the other Virtues of Monsieur de Turenne, as that alone, which is able to render him acceptable in the eyes of the Sovereign Lord of all things.
Let us endeavour then to imitate him in so holy a Design, and let us not so much admire all the other Virtues of Monsieur de Turenne, as that alone, which is able to render him acceptable in the eyes of the Sovereign Lord of all things.
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as 'twere, the original Source of his Heroick Valour. He is descended from a House, whose Royal Alliances have communicated to his Ancestors by fifteen Princesses all the Greatness of all the Soveraign Powers in Europe. He is descended in a direct and Male Line from the Ancient Sovereign Counts of Auvergne, Dukes of Aquitane, true Heir both to the Virtue and Glory of those Princes, who were the Wonders of their several Ages.
as 'twere, the original Source of his Heroic Valour. He is descended from a House, whose Royal Alliances have communicated to his Ancestors by fifteen Princesses all the Greatness of all the Sovereign Powers in Europe. He is descended in a Direct and Male Line from the Ancient Sovereign Counts of Auvergne, Dukes of Aquitaine, true Heir both to the Virtue and Glory of those Princes, who were the Wonders of their several Ages.
A Birth so advantageous did inspire into him from his very Infancy a strong desire to imitate, nay, to surpass the great examples, which they had left him.
A Birth so advantageous did inspire into him from his very Infancy a strong desire to imitate, nay, to surpass the great Examples, which they had left him.
but the reputation in Arms, which the Prince of Orange, his Unkle by the Mothers side, had gained, did yet more vigorously excite him to deserve a share in his Conquests.
but the reputation in Arms, which the Prince of Orange, his Uncle by the Mother's side, had gained, did yet more vigorously excite him to deserve a share in his Conquests.
What he did upon every of those occasions, do very well merit Elogiums; but his Actions since he was a General, carry so much of Splendor and Glory with them, that a man cannot fix his eyes upon what preceded.
What he did upon every of those occasions, do very well merit Eulogiums; but his Actions since he was a General, carry so much of Splendour and Glory with them, that a man cannot fix his eyes upon what preceded.
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Let us omit then all the testimonies of Valour and Prudence, which he gave before Casal, at Turin, at Quiers, at the passage of the Po near Montcallier, at Rousillon, in Lorrain, and in many other places, which I do not mention,
Let us omit then all the testimonies of Valour and Prudence, which he gave before Casal, At Turin, At Quires, At the passage of the Po near Montcallier, At Rousillon, in Lorraine, and in many other places, which I do not mention,
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Let us make a little stop at the marvellous effects of his Courage, when being sent to command the Army of the Mareshal de Guebriant, which the Death of so sage a Commander had dissipated, he re-established it in a very little time,
Let us make a little stop At the marvellous effects of his Courage, when being sent to command the Army of the Marshal de Guebriant, which the Death of so sage a Commander had dissipated, he Reestablished it in a very little time,
and what by the taking of Eight or Ten Towns, he did constrain the Emperor to conclude at Munster that Peace which was so much for the Glory of France, and did secure the repose and quiet of our Allies.
and what by the taking of Eight or Ten Towns, he did constrain the Emperor to conclude At Munster that Peace which was so much for the Glory of France, and did secure the repose and quiet of our Allies.
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but those hopes were entirely blasted by a Civil War, which was near tearing the very Bowels of our Kingdom, in that very instant that 'twas rising to the highest prosperity.
but those hope's were entirely blasted by a Civil War, which was near tearing the very Bowels of our Kingdom, in that very instant that 'twas rising to the highest Prosperity.
Is it not possible to bury these troubles in oblivion? Why should the Glory of our Heroe be mixt with our misfortunes? But We should do wrong to his memory,
Is it not possible to bury these Troubles in oblivion? Why should the Glory of our Hero be mixed with our misfortunes? But We should do wrong to his memory,
and his immortal Actions at Villeneuve, S. George, at Gergeau, at Bleneau, and many other places, where both his Valour and Prudence did appear with the greater splendor,
and his immortal Actions At Villeneuve, S. George, At Gergeau, At Bleneau, and many other places, where both his Valour and Prudence did appear with the greater splendour,
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Which did oblige one of the bravest Queens that France ever had, to say of him what is higher than all our Panegyricks, to wit, that Monsieur de TURENNE had three several times preserved the Crown to the King her Son. These very Services occasioned the greatest Monarch in the world,
Which did oblige one of the Bravest Queen's that France ever had, to say of him what is higher than all our Panegyrics, to wit, that Monsieur de TURENNE had three several times preserved the Crown to the King her Son. These very Services occasioned the greatest Monarch in the world,
Is there any Subject that can boast of a Glory which parallels this? What satisfaction is it to a man, to see his Merit crown'd by the acknowledgment of a King, who is himself the wonder of the World? A recompence worthy of so matchless fidelity.
Is there any Subject that can boast of a Glory which parallels this? What satisfaction is it to a man, to see his Merit crowned by the acknowledgment of a King, who is himself the wonder of the World? A recompense worthy of so matchless Fidis.
How often have we seen him, with the Remains of an Army that has been either defeated or dissipated, to repair the faults of others, to revenge himself of Fortune, to make up to the Enemy victoriously,
How often have we seen him, with the Remains of an Army that has been either defeated or dissipated, to repair the Faults of Others, to revenge himself of Fortune, to make up to the Enemy victoriously,
if he be not at the same time every where, and if he understands not how to retrieve the most unfortunate Accidents, he runs the Risque of losing entirely his Reputation,
if he be not At the same time every where, and if he understands not how to retrieve the most unfortunate Accidents, he runs the Risque of losing entirely his Reputation,
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how successful soever he hath been in preceding Campagnes. But observe upon such occasions, the Air, the Disposition and the Manners of the Hero we now are speaking of.
how successful soever he hath been in preceding Campagnes. But observe upon such occasions, the Air, the Disposition and the Manners of the Hero we now Are speaking of.
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He had not only Courage and Wisdom himself, but he could inspire them into others. Those that were under his Conduct, he could make them both wise and valiant.
He had not only Courage and Wisdom himself, but he could inspire them into Others. Those that were under his Conduct, he could make them both wise and valiant.
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In the midst of the mightiest Successes, suspecting Dame Fortune, he foresaw every thing, and provided against all things, reflections upon things past never diminishing his Valour.
In the midst of the Mightiest Successes, suspecting Dame Fortune, he foresaw every thing, and provided against all things, reflections upon things passed never diminishing his Valour.
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By his wise Conduct, how oft hath he shewn, that the number of Souldiers was not always the main strength of an Army, that the advantage of ground was not at all times an advantage;
By his wise Conduct, how oft hath he shown, that the number of Soldiers was not always the main strength of an Army, that the advantage of ground was not At all times an advantage;
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that Ingenuity might render the very incommodiousness of places useful? How many times have we seen him by his presence only, keep off a Deluge of Nations, which were coming thundering upon our Frontiers? He was acquainted with the art of disappointing all their Projects,
that Ingenuity might render the very incommodiousness of places useful? How many times have we seen him by his presence only, keep off a Deluge of nations, which were coming thundering upon our Frontiers? He was acquainted with the art of disappointing all their Projects,
and never doubted the event under the Conduct of that Chief, whose reputation alone had no few times effected greater things than the strength of Armies.
and never doubted the event under the Conduct of that Chief, whose reputation alone had no few times effected greater things than the strength of Armies.
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'Twas of him, that the great King, whose Conduct and Valour at this day are most justly admir'd by all Europe, the true Heir of the Charlemagnes and Holy Lewis, did desire to learn the great Art of War. What progress did so marvellous a Scholar make presently under such a Master!
'Twas of him, that the great King, whose Conduct and Valour At this day Are most justly admired by all Europe, the true Heir of the Charlemagnes and Holy Lewis, did desire to Learn the great Art of War. What progress did so marvellous a Scholar make presently under such a Master!
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his Winter-quarters were Marches and Attaques, his Encampments Fights and Battels, his Retreats Victories, his Delays Enterprizes, his very Repose Action. Triumph succeeded Triumph;
his Winter quarters were Marches and Attaques, his Encampments Fights and Battles, his Retreats Victories, his Delays Enterprises, his very Repose Actium. Triumph succeeded Triumph;
let them stile them the Terror of Kings and Nations, Thunderbolts, and Gods of War, Takers of Towns, Pillars of the State, Defenders of their Liberty.
let them style them the Terror of Kings and nations, Thunderbolts, and God's of War, Takers of Towns, Pillars of the State, Defenders of their Liberty.
He judged of all the Events of War with that penetrating eye, and with that certainty, that at the opening of a Campagne, he would make you a Model of all his own Designs,
He judged of all the Events of War with that penetrating eye, and with that certainty, that At the opening of a Campagne, he would make you a Model of all his own Designs,
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He prevented their Motions, he divin'd all their Wiles and Stratagems, and pretending to be ignorant of them, he caught them in the very Snares they laid for him.
He prevented their Motions, he divined all their Wiles and Stratagems, and pretending to be ignorant of them, he caught them in the very Snares they laid for him.
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This has he done several times in these two last Campagnes, when all the Powers of the Empire in Arms against us, having made an imaginary Division of our Provinces, did cross the Rhine with seventy thousand men, thinking to swallow up with their multitude the small number of Troops we had in Alsatia, for the securing our Frontiers.
This has he done several times in these two last Campagnes, when all the Powers of the Empire in Arms against us, having made an imaginary Division of our Provinces, did cross the Rhine with seventy thousand men, thinking to swallow up with their multitude the small number of Troops we had in Alsatia, for the securing our Frontiers.
River, so many times a witness of his Glory, was it not hard that thou shouldst be so near when he died? And that a fatal Shot should in thy sight snatch him away from the Arms of Victory? If the just regret at a loss so considerable, did but permit me to give you a Relation at large of the Actions of this last Campagne, 'twould be easie for me, Gentlemen, to shew you the Valour and Wisdom of our Hero to be like the shining of those Stars, which do cast the more glittering Light the nearer they are to their Setting.
River, so many times a witness of his Glory, was it not hard that thou Shouldst be so near when he died? And that a fatal Shot should in thy sighed snatch him away from the Arms of Victory? If the just regret At a loss so considerable, did but permit me to give you a Relation At large of the Actions of this last Campagne, 'twould be easy for me, Gentlemen, to show you the Valour and Wisdom of our Hero to be like the shining of those Stars, which do cast the more glittering Light the nearer they Are to their Setting.
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if he pass'd the Rhine, he created a terror throughout Suabia and Franconia; if he mov'd towards the Palatinate, he secur'd Philipsburgh and the Neighbouring Towns;
if he passed the Rhine, he created a terror throughout Suabia and Franconia; if he moved towards the Palatinate, he secured Philipsburg and the Neighbouring Towns;
if he came to the right, he clear'd Brisac; he assur'd us the Passage and Commerce of Strasburg; when he went to the left, he every where victorious, every where wise, every where successful himself, did observe the Generals of the Imperial Troops and Confederate Forces fearful, trembling, dismayed, and unresolv'd.
if he Come to the right, he cleared Brisac; he assured us the Passage and Commerce of Strasbourg; when he went to the left, he every where victorious, every where wise, every where successful himself, did observe the Generals of the Imperial Troops and Confederate Forces fearful, trembling, dismayed, and unresolved.
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The same that S. Ambrose said of that Valiant Machabee, who dying in the midst of a Victory, which was due to him alone, was buried among his Triumphs.
The same that S. Ambrose said of that Valiant Machabee, who dying in the midst of a Victory, which was due to him alone, was buried among his Triumphos.
Nevertheless, afflicted as you are, with the extreamest grief, at the thought of so direful an Accident, remember that you have learn'd from this great Man,
Nevertheless, afflicted as you Are, with the Extremest grief, At the Thought of so direful an Accident, Remember that you have learned from this great Man,
more especially when his Death is attended with all those Circumstances, which Religion and a sincere Piety require of a Christian Hero. For then we may according to the Gospel, say, that it is not barely honourable, but happy.
more especially when his Death is attended with all those circumstances, which Religion and a sincere Piety require of a Christian Hero. For then we may according to the Gospel, say, that it is not barely honourable, but happy.
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and the great things that I have to say, do permit me to enlarge. There is nothing, Gentlemen, so opposite to the Life of a Christian, as a Court-Life,
and the great things that I have to say, do permit me to enlarge. There is nothing, Gentlemen, so opposite to the Life of a Christian, as a Court-Life,
His Reason alone, always sage, always Mistress of his Inclinations, as well as his Thoughts, began to effect in him, what Grace does in the most Holy and most Religious Souls.
His Reason alone, always sage, always Mistress of his Inclinations, as well as his Thoughts, began to Effect in him, what Grace does in the most Holy and most Religious Souls.
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How fondly men deceive themselves, who seek a counterfeit glory in the apparences of your imaginary Grandeurs? Know ye that 'tis Christian Virtue only, which makes our Glory real;
How fondly men deceive themselves, who seek a counterfeit glory in the apparences of your imaginary Grandeurs? Know you that it's Christian Virtue only, which makes our Glory real;
These happy impressions were so far advanc'd into the Heart of our Hero, that he was an Enemy to those vain Passions of Interest and False Glory, which are Masters almost of all men:
These happy impressions were so Far advanced into the Heart of our Hero, that he was an Enemy to those vain Passion of Interest and False Glory, which Are Masters almost of all men:
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either from a disinteressed respect, where Noble Souls consider their Prince as the Image of God, whose Authority he holds and exercises over his Subjects;
either from a disinteressed respect, where Noble Souls Consider their Prince as the Image of God, whose authority he holds and exercises over his Subject's;
he never appear'd greater, than by contemning all things that Fortune and Interest were able to supply him with? He contenting himself to merit every thing, never ask'd any thing;
he never appeared greater, than by contemning all things that Fortune and Interest were able to supply him with? He contenting himself to merit every thing, never asked any thing;
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being of opinion that the esteem of his Prince, the testimony of his Conscience, and the Glory of having done well, were sufficient recompences of Virtue.
being of opinion that the esteem of his Prince, the testimony of his Conscience, and the Glory of having done well, were sufficient recompenses of Virtue.
In fine, I find him in every thing just, wise, generous, honourable, obliging to his very Enemies, whom he would prefer before his Friends to Offices and Employs,
In fine, I find him in every thing just, wise, generous, honourable, obliging to his very Enemies, whom he would prefer before his Friends to Offices and Employs,
You, Gentlemen, who have been faithful companions to him in his Labours, and are undeniable witnesses of his Equity, do know, that as sensible as he was of the Amity and Services that were paid him,
You, Gentlemen, who have been faithful Sodales to him in his Labours, and Are undeniable Witnesses of his Equity, do know, that as sensible as he was of the Amity and Services that were paid him,
His hands were so pure and so clean, that refusing the most allowable and most lawful advantages that War could offer, he never reserv'd to himself any other fruits of his Conquests,
His hands were so pure and so clean, that refusing the most allowable and most lawful advantages that War could offer, he never reserved to himself any other fruits of his Conquests,
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Our Allies often confiding more in the Faith of his Word, than on the most solemn Treaties, have continu'd faithful to our Interests, without being jealous of our prosperities;
Our Allies often confiding more in the Faith of his Word, than on the most solemn Treaties, have continued faithful to our Interests, without being jealous of our Prosperities;
and that in the most lucky successes he would have a sincere moderation. For sure, Gentlemen, true Valour is not an unbridled Passion of domineering over every body.
and that in the most lucky Successes he would have a sincere moderation. For sure, Gentlemen, true Valour is not an unbridled Passion of domineering over every body.
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'Tis this moderation, which puts a man upon wise Enterprizes, and judicious Wars; without it, the greatest of men are but rash, though they chance to be successeful.
It's this moderation, which puts a man upon wise Enterprises, and judicious Wars; without it, the greatest of men Are but rash, though they chance to be successful.
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What if they fill the whole world with the noise of their Name? What if they conquer Provinces? What if they subdue whole Nations? Have they done any more than those Tyrants did, who insolently attributed to themselves the Name of the Scourges of the Almighty, after that they had ransackt the whole Earth? The Successes which attend those lucky rashnesses, are more due to the Fantastick Caprichio of Fortune, than to their Valour.
What if they fill the Whole world with the noise of their Name? What if they conquer Provinces? What if they subdue Whole nations? Have they done any more than those Tyrants did, who insolently attributed to themselves the Name of the Scourges of the Almighty, After that they had ransacked the Whole Earth? The Successes which attend those lucky Rashnesses, Are more due to the Fantastic Caprichio of Fortune, than to their Valour.
You, Gentlemen, are all well satisfied of that great Truth, which a Sacred Oracle hath pronounced, that the noblest of Victories is that which a man gains over himself;
You, Gentlemen, Are all well satisfied of that great Truth, which a Sacred Oracle hath pronounced, that the Noblest of Victories is that which a man gains over himself;
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He, at the Head of Armies, in the midst of his Conquests, at his return from those wonderful Campagnes where he struck astonishment and terror into the remotest parts, did appear humble and modest,
He, At the Head of Armies, in the midst of his Conquests, At his return from those wondered Campagnes where he struck astonishment and terror into the Remotest parts, did appear humble and modest,
When he observ'd others seiz'd with admiration at so great Events, not being able to lessen them in his Discourse without doing wrong to Truth, he would give all the Glory of it to him who is the Author of all good, using these Christian words, That on such occasions he ought to think of doing his Duty,
When he observed Others seized with admiration At so great Events, not being able to lessen them in his Discourse without doing wrong to Truth, he would give all the Glory of it to him who is the Author of all good, using these Christian words, That on such occasions he ought to think of doing his Duty,
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Will ye not say, Gentlemen, that I speak the Elogium rather of a Saint than of a Prince or a General of an Army? But what will ye say, when I add, that all this is but a shadow of his Christian Virtues;
Will you not say, Gentlemen, that I speak the Elogium rather of a Saint than of a Prince or a General of an Army? But what will you say, when I add, that all this is but a shadow of his Christian Virtues;
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and that this Piety, which was the Soul and Principle of all his Actions, was the pure effect of his own natural disposition? Before that he was sensible of the impressions of Grace, he acted thus.
and that this Piety, which was the Soul and Principle of all his Actions, was the pure Effect of his own natural disposition? Before that he was sensible of the impressions of Grace, he acted thus.
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We can very rarely observe in the world persons advanc'd above others, whether by Fortune, or their own Merit, to be generally beloved, till that they are dead:
We can very rarely observe in the world Persons advanced above Others, whither by Fortune, or their own Merit, to be generally Beloved, till that they Are dead:
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Every body seem'd transported when they talk'd of the greatness of his Genius, his Labours, his Exploits, his wonderful Successes, and his wise Conduct.
Every body seemed transported when they talked of the greatness of his Genius, his Labours, his Exploits, his wondered Successes, and his wise Conduct.
The Princes both of Germany and Italy coveted his Picture, and Travellers that came amongst us, went home satisfied, when they had seen that great man.
The Princes both of Germany and Italy coveted his Picture, and Travellers that Come among us, went home satisfied, when they had seen that great man.
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Who can sufficiently express that ardent zeal with which he burn'd for the interest of Religion? In the midst of his Victories, he would be thinking of the Conquests of Faith;
Who can sufficiently express that Ardent zeal with which he burned for the Interest of Religion? In the midst of his Victories, he would be thinking of the Conquests of Faith;
This man, in whom the whole State repos'd the care of their Frontiers, and the publick safety, was as industrious in promoting the progress of Faith and Religion,
This man, in whom the Whole State reposed the care of their Frontiers, and the public safety, was as Industria in promoting the progress of Faith and Religion,
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as in advancing the progress of his Masters Arms. Shall I be afraid after this, to say, that we have not seen more zealous or more pure Faith in Israel? I mean not at Court, where 'tis rare to meet with that sincere submission to the light of the Gospel.
as in advancing the progress of his Masters Arms. Shall I be afraid After this, to say, that we have not seen more zealous or more pure Faith in Israel? I mean not At Court, where it's rare to meet with that sincere submission to the Light of the Gospel.
And, Gentlemen, if the Son of God hath thought the Faith of a Captain a fit Subject for his Elogiums and Admirations, sure we have no reason then to refuse the paying of the just tribute of Praise to the Piety and Zeal of Monsieur de Turenne, which is the only recompence that he can receive from us.
And, Gentlemen, if the Son of God hath Thought the Faith of a Captain a fit Subject for his Elogiums and Admirations, sure we have no reason then to refuse the paying of the just tribute of Praise to the Piety and Zeal of Monsieur de Turenne, which is the only recompense that he can receive from us.
and if one of these Sacrifices be a sincere resignation of our Spirit to the Spirit of God, who is the Soveraign Understanding, and the primitive Truth;
and if one of these Sacrifices be a sincere resignation of our Spirit to the Spirit of God, who is the Sovereign Understanding, and the primitive Truth;
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'Tis to the Piety and to the Faith of Monsieur de Turenne, that we owe these great Successes, which so many persons have attributed to his Valour and his prudent Conduct.
It's to the Piety and to the Faith of Monsieur de Turenne, that we owe these great Successes, which so many Persons have attributed to his Valour and his prudent Conduct.
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One might say of his Camp, as of those Heavenly Troops which came to the succor of Jacob, that 'twas the Camp of God; for he had purged his Army of those Debaucheries that are committed in others;
One might say of his Camp, as of those Heavenly Troops which Come to the succour of Jacob, that 'twas the Camp of God; for he had purged his Army of those Debaucheries that Are committed in Others;
He was in his Tent, as those ancient Patriarchs, who encamping under their Pavilions, look'd upon this Life but as a place of passage, which they were always ready to leave.
He was in his Tent, as those ancient Patriarchs, who encamping under their Pavilions, looked upon this Life but as a place of passage, which they were always ready to leave.
and solitary in his Tent, after that he had given his Orders for the securing his Camp, he in the midst of the noise of his Army would be making of his inward peace, and conversing with the Almighty.
and solitary in his Tent, After that he had given his Order for the securing his Camp, he in the midst of the noise of his Army would be making of his inward peace, and conversing with the Almighty.
and I may say of him, what the Divine Apostle said of an ancient Patriarch who was snatch'd away in a Whirlwind, that his Conscience and his Piety bore him witness that he was acceptable to God.
and I may say of him, what the Divine Apostle said of an ancient Patriarch who was snatched away in a Whirlwind, that his Conscience and his Piety boar him witness that he was acceptable to God.
Glory, Grandeur, Authority, Esteem, Reputation, are ye all so inconsiderable, as not to be able to prevent Heroes from dying like the most vulgar sort of men?
Glory, Grandeur, authority, Esteem, Reputation, Are you all so inconsiderable, as not to be able to prevent Heroes from dying like the most Vulgar sort of men?
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Ye sad, but glorious Remains of that great man, Ashes of his Body half burnt with that Thunderbolt which snatcht him from amongst his Triumphs, go ye and receive the last Honours,
the sad, but glorious Remains of that great man, Ashes of his Body half burned with that Thunderbolt which snatched him from among his Triumphos, go you and receive the last Honours,
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The Tomb which is to enclose you, what glorious Titles does it bear of so many brave Actions? Go and divide this Honour amongst those great Captains, whom Valour, Wisdom and Piety did so much distinguish in their Life-times, that they remain yet distinguished since their Deaths, by those proud Monuments, which the Magnificence of our Monarchs has caus'd to be erected for them, in the Temple appointed for the Burial of Kings.
The Tomb which is to enclose you, what glorious Titles does it bear of so many brave Actions? Go and divide this Honour among those great Captains, whom Valour, Wisdom and Piety did so much distinguish in their Lifetimes, that they remain yet distinguished since their Death's, by those proud Monuments, which the Magnificence of our Monarchs has caused to be erected for them, in the Temple appointed for the Burial of Kings.
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that nothing would remain of him but a Magnifick Silence, a vain Ostentation of Elogiums and Specious Titles to cover the emptiness of his Tomb. Dormiens silerem & somno meo requiescerem cum Regibus & Consulibus Terrae, qui aedificant sibi Solitudines.
that nothing would remain of him but a Magnific Silence, a vain Ostentation of Elogiums and Specious Titles to cover the emptiness of his Tomb. Dormiens silerem & Somno meo requiescerem cum Regibus & Consulibus Terrae, qui edify sibi Solitudines.
He entred so often into the bosom of Eternity in his wise reflections, he was so often rais'd above the pitch of those foolish Idea's with which vain men are pleas'd, that I date to say, that his Soul has acquir'd an eternal happiness, by the Innocence of his Life,
He entered so often into the bosom of Eternity in his wise reflections, he was so often raised above the pitch of those foolish Idea's with which vain men Are pleased, that I date to say, that his Soul has acquired an Eternal happiness, by the Innocence of his Life,
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and you have made haste to secure the repose of France, that you might entirely apply your self to the thoughts of Eternity in the peaceable repose of a more quiet Life.
and you have made haste to secure the repose of France, that you might entirely apply your self to the thoughts of Eternity in the peaceable repose of a more quiet Life.
They have said the very same things of you throughout all Europe, as have been said throughout all France. From the moment of his Death, all our Joys have been changed into Torrents of Tears;
They have said the very same things of you throughout all Europe, as have been said throughout all France. From the moment of his Death, all our Joys have been changed into Torrents of Tears;
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To conclude, the People have mourn'd, and the King Himself hath shed tears, and that incomparable Monarch did make the best Elogium that could be made of your Glory,
To conclude, the People have mourned, and the King Himself hath shed tears, and that incomparable Monarch did make the best Elogium that could be made of your Glory,
Num ignoratis quoniam Princeps, & Maximus cecidit? Not being able to add to this Elogy, which has proceeded from the mouth of Two great Kings, I hold my peace,
Num ignoratis quoniam Princeps, & Maximus cecidit? Not being able to add to this Eulogy, which has proceeded from the Mouth of Two great Kings, I hold my peace,
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'Tis the Death of Abner General of the Army, whom David lamented so. 'Tis in the Heb. NONLATINALPHABET which signifies the Princpal Man; and in the Greek NONLATINALPHABET, the great Captain.
It's the Death of Abner General of the Army, whom David lamented so. It's in the Hebrew which signifies the Princpal Man; and in the Greek, the great Captain.
Melior est patiens viro forti, & qui dominatur animo suo, expugnatore urbium. Prov. 18. Miaus est, quod i•li bellious labor quàm quod Pax Christiana subjecit. S. Leo, Serm. in Nat. Apost.
Melior est Patient viro forti, & qui dominatur animo Sue, expugnatore urbium. Curae 18. Miaus est, quod i•li bellious labour quàm quod Pax Christian subjecit. S. Leo, Sermon in Nat. Apost.
