[Mataiobrachytēs tou biou] The brevity and vanity of man's life : discovered in a sermon preached at the funerals of Mrs. Ellen Hartcourt, youngest daughter to the virtuous and excellent Lady Cony of Stoke in Lincolnshire, who was interr'd in Saint Andrews-Holborn-Church, March 23, 1661, being married that day five weeks before / by Richard Henchman.
In which, there are also two other things observable here: 1. The Ʋniversality; Every man, or woman without Exception, none exempted. 2. The Amplification from their Quality;
In which, there Are also two other things observable Here: 1. The Ʋniversality; Every man, or woman without Exception, none exempted. 2. The Amplification from their Quality;
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A short time, no Doubt, that is inched out, or finger'd by the Span: other things have larger Dimensions, they are lin'd out by the Fathom, or the Cubit, or the Foot at least:
A short time, no Doubt, that is inched out, or fingered by the Span: other things have larger Dimensions, they Are lined out by the Fathom, or the Cubit, or the Foot At least:
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Though the Age of man in Scripture is sometimes measur'd by Days, and Moneths, and Years yet these days are breves, quickly gone, these Moneths are Moneths of vanity Job vii. 3. these years are Anni paucissimi, few years,
Though the Age of man in Scripture is sometime measured by Days, and Months, and years yet these days Are breves, quickly gone, these Months Are Months of vanity Job vii. 3. these Years Are Anni paucissimi, few Years,
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or dilate in his own Power, but he is pent up here by this narrow frail Inclosure, his Life's span'd out, his Pillar's pitcht, his Non ultra limited, his Circuit's bounded, he cannot exceed a Tittle, not the smallest Hair of his appointed time;
or dilate in his own Power, but he is penned up Here by this narrow frail Enclosure, his Life's spaned out, his Pillar's pitched, his Non ultra limited, his Circuit's bounded, he cannot exceed a Tittle, not the Smallest Hair of his appointed time;
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All this whole Pilgrimage on Earth is but as nothing, most Expositours read it, Ut nibil or tanqnam nibil. Mustulus renders it, Est ac si non esset, man's age is, as if it were not; a yesterday, that is past;
All this Whole Pilgrimage on Earth is but as nothing, most Expositors read it, Ut Nobil or tanqnam Nobil. Mustulus renders it, Est ac si non esset, Man's age is, as if it were not; a yesterday, that is past;
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then frail man, that is but a Resemblance of that yesterday, must be nothing to thy thousand, thy thousand thousands, thy Myriads of thousands thy Eternity, thy Everlastingness.
then frail man, that is but a Resemblance of that yesterday, must be nothing to thy thousand, thy thousand thousands, thy Myriads of thousands thy Eternity, thy Everlastingness.
See, not man in his Autumn, or Declination, but in his best Estate, in his most flourising Condition, in the Spring of his Prosperity, is Vanity; and not onely Vanity, but omnimoda Vanitas, altogether Vanity, not man in particular,
See, not man in his Autumn, or Declination, but in his best Estate, in his most flourising Condition, in the Spring of his Prosperity, is Vanity; and not only Vanity, but omnimoda Vanitas, altogether Vanity, not man in particular,
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First, Mans Life is short: his Pilgrimage on Earth is of very short Continuance, his glass is soon run out, his Date expired, his Term of Life quickly ended. That's the First
First, men Life is short: his Pilgrimage on Earth is of very short Continuance, his glass is soon run out, his Date expired, his Term of Life quickly ended. That's the First
Nay, when the total Sum of his Pilgrimage is exactly cast up, it amounts but to threescore Years and ten; and if, by reason of Strength they be fourscore years,
Nay, when the total Sum of his Pilgrimage is exactly cast up, it amounts but to threescore years and ten; and if, by reason of Strength they be fourscore Years,
yet is their Strength Labour, and Sorrow, for it is soon cut off, and we flee away. Psal. xc. 10. Again, Job vii. 6. Man's Life is assimilated to a Weaver 's Shuttle:
yet is their Strength Labour, and Sorrow, for it is soon Cut off, and we flee away. Psalm xc. 10. Again, Job vii. 6. Man's Life is assimilated to a Weaver is Shuttle:
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To a Vapour, Jam. iv. 14. which is disperst as soon as raised, as soon as it appears, it disappears, 'tis (as one calls it) a little Spot of time between two Eternities, Saint Augustine doubts whether to call it a dying Life, or a living Death.
To a Vapour, Jam. iv. 14. which is dispersed as soon as raised, as soon as it appears, it disappears, it's (as one calls it) a little Spot of time between two Eternities, Faint Augustine doubts whither to call it a dying Life, or a living Death.
Again, the Brevity of man's Life is set forth in Scripture by the Flower of the Field, Is. xl. 6, 7. by the Grass, by a Shadow, by a Dream; 'tis compared to Pilgrims, and Travellers, who take up their Inn for a short Time not to abide there for ever;
Again, the Brevity of Man's Life is Set forth in Scripture by the Flower of the Field, Is. xl. 6, 7. by the Grass, by a Shadow, by a Dream; it's compared to Pilgrim's, and Travellers, who take up their Inn for a short Time not to abide there for ever;
Methinks by all these Scripture Similitudes, which I have cited, we may be put in mind of our Frailty, and they may serve to check those proud Desires, which are in man of an Eternal abode,
Methinks by all these Scripture Similitudes, which I have cited, we may be put in mind of our Frailty, and they may serve to check those proud Desires, which Are in man of an Eternal Abided,
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Go to the Sea, and there is a swift Ship: Go to the Air, and Time 's upon the VVing, in the swift flying Eagle; Go to the VVater, man's Life a Bubble, a Vapour. Twere to trifle away precious time to shew Resemblances in other things:
Go to the Sea, and there is a swift Ship: Go to the Air, and Time is upon the VVing, in the swift flying Eagl; Go to the VVater, Man's Life a Bubble, a Vapour. It to trifle away precious time to show Resemblances in other things:
And therefore not to stay long upon that, which moves so swiftly; Give me but leave to shew you in what Respects Man's days are said to be so short as an hand-breadth, which may serve as the Grounds, and Reasons of the Point, and so I'le apply it, that I may proceed to the next.
And Therefore not to stay long upon that, which moves so swiftly; Give me but leave to show you in what Respects Man's days Are said to be so short as an handbreadth, which may serve as the Grounds, and Reasons of the Point, and so I'll apply it, that I may proceed to the next.
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then many men liv'd six, seven, eight, nine hundred, and some almost a thousand Years; Now, if any man attain fourscore, or an hundred Years, he is wondrous old:
then many men lived six, seven, eight, nine hundred, and Some almost a thousand years; Now, if any man attain fourscore, or an hundred years, he is wondrous old:
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and if any reach to an hundred and fourty, or fifty (as lately old Parr did) he is such a Rarity, that he draws more eys to behold his wrinckled wither'd face,
and if any reach to an hundred and fourty, or fifty (as lately old Parr did) he is such a Rarity, that he draws more eyes to behold his wrinkled withered face,
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The State of Innocency had in it a kind of Immortality: Sin was the Shortner of man 's days, 'tis the Birth of Sin in man, which is the Seed of Death.
The State of Innocency had in it a kind of Immortality: since was the Shortner of man is days, it's the Birth of since in man, which is the Seed of Death.
How short, and few are they in comparison of what they shall be, when he shall be raised out of the Earth? Then the Days of man's Life, within Heaven, or Hell, in Happiness, or in Misery, shall be as long as the Day of Eternity. 4. And lastly;
How short, and few Are they in comparison of what they shall be, when he shall be raised out of the Earth? Then the Days of Man's Life, within Heaven, or Hell, in Happiness, or in Misery, shall be as long as the Day of Eternity. 4. And lastly;
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First, Is it so, that Man (the most Excellent of Creatures here below) is of so short Continuance? then this may teach us not to set our Hearts too much on any Earthly Comforts;
First, Is it so, that Man (the most Excellent of Creatures Here below) is of so short Continuance? then this may teach us not to Set our Hearts too much on any Earthly Comforts;
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some Sickness, or Disease, which seises upon these Gourds, and makes them wither, and dy. Jon. iv. 10. Many are troubled to know what that Gourd was of Jonah 's;
Some Sickness, or Disease, which seizes upon these Gourds, and makes them wither, and die. Jon. iv. 10. Many Are troubled to know what that Gourd was of Jonah is;
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The end, why God sent this pretty Tree, twas to conver the head of Jonas, that is might be a shadow to comfort him in his Gries: thus God gives Children, to comfort them for a time,
The end, why God sent this pretty Tree, it to conver the head of Jonah, that is might be a shadow to Comfort him in his Gries: thus God gives Children, to Comfort them for a time,
if so, God can quickly send a Worm, which will blast their Hopes, which will dash in pieces all their Comforts; that, which they took most delight in, shall perish in a Moment:
if so, God can quickly send a Worm, which will blast their Hope's, which will dash in Pieces all their Comforts; that, which they took most delight in, shall perish in a Moment:
We see here in this Instance we are met together upon, How quickly the Beauty of all worldly Blessings may be blasted: If God gives Commission, he can blast all our Estates, and Comforts in a day, nay in a Moment;
We see Here in this Instance we Are met together upon, How quickly the Beauty of all worldly Blessings may be blasted: If God gives Commission, he can blast all our Estates, and Comforts in a day, nay in a Moment;
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ours are dying Comforts, dying Riches dying Honours, dying Strength, dying Beauty, dying Children. Is. xl. 6. All flesh is grass, and the goodness thereof is,
ours Are dying Comforts, dying Riches dying Honours, dying Strength, dying Beauty, dying Children. Is. xl. 6. All Flesh is grass, and the Goodness thereof is,
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If the Scriptures were silent in this point, yet Experience would tell us, 'twas true. Oh! Therefore Christians set not your Affections on things here below:
If the Scriptures were silent in this point, yet Experience would tell us, 'twas true. Oh! Therefore Christians Set not your Affections on things Here below:
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set them not upon Earthly Glories, upon Earthly Comforts. 'Tis no wisdom to hold that fast in our Affections, which we cannot hold long in our Possessions; or to love those things much, which may speedily be lost.
Set them not upon Earthly Glories, upon Earthly Comforts. It's no Wisdom to hold that fast in our Affections, which we cannot hold long in our Possessions; or to love those things much, which may speedily be lost.
The Soul, that is once thus cloathed, shall never be found naked: the Comforts of the Graces of Christ in Sanctification, these inward Comforts, these are unfading flowers;
The Soul, that is once thus clothed, shall never be found naked: the Comforts of the Graces of christ in Sanctification, these inward Comforts, these Are unfading flowers;
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i. e. use it well, prudently, and chearfully; become submissive to the All-ruling Providence of God, when he takes away any of your outward Comforts, say,
i. e. use it well, prudently, and cheerfully; become submissive to the All-ruling Providence of God, when he Takes away any of your outward Comforts, say,
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The Lord ha's given me these Comforts not by my Strength, or my Diligence; by my Policy, or my Prudence, I have gotten such an Estate, or such Children; No,
The Lord ha given me these Comforts not by my Strength, or my Diligence; by my Policy, or my Prudence, I have got such an Estate, or such Children; No,
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and therefore that, which he gives freely, we should, when he calls for it, part with contentedly. If the Lord give us all we have methinks, this should make us willing to give back somthing unto the Lord again:
and Therefore that, which he gives freely, we should, when he calls for it, part with contentedly. If the Lord give us all we have methinks, this should make us willing to give back something unto the Lord again:
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In all our Losses we either feel, or fear, let our Hearts be carried up unto God, and say, The Lord ha's given, &c. and the Lord ha's done this, and that.
In all our Losses we either feel, or Fear, let our Hearts be carried up unto God, and say, The Lord ha given, etc. and the Lord ha done this, and that.
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Possibly this Day may bring forth thy Death; and then how shall to morrow bring forth thy Repentance? We say of some men, that they do much in a little time,
Possibly this Day may bring forth thy Death; and then how shall to morrow bring forth thy Repentance? We say of Some men, that they do much in a little time,
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In Heaven there is nothing but Rest, and in Hell, though there be no Rest, yet there is no Letbour: In Hell there is nothing but Wages; and in Heaven there is nothign but Reward. Our whole work lies in this short time we live. That's third Inference.
In Heaven there is nothing but Rest, and in Hell, though there be no Rest, yet there is no Letbour: In Hell there is nothing but Wages; and in Heaven there is nothign but Reward. Our Whole work lies in this short time we live. That's third Inference.
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and Eternal Weight of glory, 1 Cor. iv. 14. Lastly, Seeing Man 's life is short; let this teach us not to trust in man. Cease from man, whose breath is in his Nostrils;
and Eternal Weight of glory, 1 Cor. iv. 14. Lastly, Seeing Man is life is short; let this teach us not to trust in man. Cease from man, whose breath is in his Nostrils;
Be not solicitous for the shortness of thy life; but use it as an Inducement to live well, and to walk with God; to make thy Election sure, and certain, whilst it is called to day.
Be not solicitous for the shortness of thy life; but use it as an Inducement to live well, and to walk with God; to make thy Election sure, and certain, while it is called to day.
In a word, and so to shut up this first point, from the first General; Let the certain Knowledg of thy life's uncertainty, and Brevity, perswade thee,
In a word, and so to shut up this First point, from the First General; Let the certain Knowledge of thy life's uncertainty, and Brevity, persuade thee,
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like a wise Steward, to perfect thy accounts, and set thy House in order, for shortly thou must dy, and not live, Isa. xxxviii. 1. Behold, thou hast made my days,
like a wise Steward, to perfect thy accounts, and Set thy House in order, for shortly thou must die, and not live, Isaiah xxxviii. 1. Behold, thou hast made my days,
That Man, frail Man, in all his wordly Pomp, and Glory, is a meer Vanity. Job says, Chap xi. 11. The Lord knows Vain man, or he knows the Vanity of man; he knows that man is naturally full of Vanity, very full of Vanity. It is an Hebraisme that, Noting,
That Man, frail Man, in all his wordly Pomp, and Glory, is a mere Vanity. Job Says, Chap xi. 11. The Lord knows Vain man, or he knows the Vanity of man; he knows that man is naturally full of Vanity, very full of Vanity. It is an Hebraism that, Noting,
how full of Vanity man is, who is called a Man of Vanity, and how false he is, who is called a Man of Falshood, Generally man has, 1. Much Falsness of Spirit: 2. Much Rashness of Spirit; and he has also a double Rashness: 1. Rashness in not considering his End? Deut. xxxii. 29. Oh! that they were wise, that they would consider their latter End!
how full of Vanity man is, who is called a Man of Vanity, and how false he is, who is called a Man of Falsehood, Generally man has, 1. Much Falseness of Spirit: 2. Much Rashness of Spirit; and he has also a double Rashness: 1. Rashness in not considering his End? Deuteronomy xxxii. 29. Oh! that they were wise, that they would Consider their latter End!
that Faith without works is Dead? As if he had said, thou Empty Man, thou, that hast but a Boast of Faith, thou, whose Faith is fill'd up onely with good Words, not good Works, Wilt thou know (thou shalt whither thou wilt,
that Faith without works is Dead? As if he had said, thou Empty Man, thou, that hast but a Boast of Faith, thou, whose Faith is filled up only with good Words, not good Works, Wilt thou know (thou shalt whither thou wilt,
When Man fell from God; the Devil emptyed him of that, which he was full off, the Image of God in Ʋprightness; and fill'd him with that, which was but Emptiness, his own Image in Unrighteousness: Naturally he's a vain empty Man: The Heart of man, at the best of Nature, is but like a Child's Pocket full of Stones,
When Man fell from God; the devil emptied him of that, which he was full off, the Image of God in Ʋprightness; and filled him with that, which was but Emptiness, his own Image in Unrighteousness: Naturally he's a vain empty Man: The Heart of man, At the best of Nature, is but like a Child's Pocket full of Stones,
and what Profit is it that we keep his Ordinances? And Eccles i. 3. having pronounced all things to be Vanity, he subjoins, What Profit has a man for all the Labour, which he takes under the Sun? So man is Vain in this Sence;
and what Profit is it that we keep his Ordinances? And Eccles i. 3. having pronounced all things to be Vanity, he subjoins, What Profit has a man for all the Labour, which he Takes under the Sun? So man is Vain in this Sense;
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Man is at his best Estate altogether Vanity. Now (you must know) that there is a threefold Vanity; First, Of Creation. Secondly, Of Transgression. Thirdly, Of Condition.
Man is At his best Estate altogether Vanity. Now (you must know) that there is a threefold Vanity; First, Of Creation. Secondly, Of Transgression. Thirdly, Of Condition.
First, In the Excellency of his Creation, he seems not to be void of Vanity for as his Age is nothing before the Lord: why so man himself in his Innocency, compared with God his Creator, is nothing but Vanity; Job iv. 18. Behold, he put no Trust in his Servants,
First, In the Excellency of his Creation, he seems not to be void of Vanity for as his Age is nothing before the Lord: why so man himself in his Innocency, compared with God his Creator, is nothing but Vanity; Job iv. 18. Behold, he put no Trust in his Servants,
how much more may Vanity be attributed to us, who dwell in Houses of Clay? whose Foundation is in the Dust, which are crushed before the Month? Job. iv. 13.
how much more may Vanity be attributed to us, who dwell in Houses of Clay? whose Foundation is in the Dust, which Are crushed before the Monn? Job. iv. 13.
A vanity of Transgression and Guilt; by this, Man (who was Heir apparent of the World was exil'd Paradise his Glory becomes cloathed with Ignominie, and Shame. And this brings a third vanity after it;
A vanity of Transgression and Gilded; by this, Man (who was Heir apparent of the World was exiled Paradise his Glory becomes clothed with Ignominy, and Shame. And this brings a third vanity After it;
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Earth by Creation, Earth by Conversation, and Earth by Dissolution into Dust. Man never continues in one Stay, but vanishes as a Shadow. Job xiv. 2. In a word, that so I may pass to a short Application; As Holiness to the Lord was engraven upon Aaron 's Breast-Plate, Exod. xxviii. 36. so upon every man's Forehead may be written this Motto; Man at his best Estate is altogether vanity.
Earth by Creation, Earth by Conversation, and Earth by Dissolution into Dust. Man never continues in one Stay, but Vanishes as a Shadow. Job xiv. 2. In a word, that so I may pass to a short Application; As Holiness to the Lord was engraven upon Aaron is Breast-Plate, Exod xxviii. 36. so upon every Man's Forehead may be written this Motto; Man At his best Estate is altogether vanity.
Psal. cxlvi. 3, 4. Put not your trust in Princes nor in the Son of man, in whom there is no help, his breath goes forth, he returns to the Earth, in that very day his thoughts perish.
Psalm cxlvi. 3, 4. Put not your trust in Princes nor in the Son of man, in whom there is no help, his breath Goes forth, he returns to the Earth, in that very day his thoughts perish.
and Perfection, and accomplishment of all Creature Comforts, take the Creme, the Pith, the Marrow, the Sweetness of all, extract a Quintessence of all, that can be had in the Creatures, and alls but vanity. If therefore the Creature be so vain,
and Perfection, and accomplishment of all Creature Comforts, take the Creme, the Pith, the Marrow, the Sweetness of all, extract a Quintessence of all, that can be had in the Creatures, and alls but vanity. If Therefore the Creature be so vain,
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and the Dayes of man be Vanity? Oh! let us set our Eys, and Hearts upon that, which is Something; upon that, which is All, upon that, which is Lasting; upon that, which is Everlasting; upon that, which is Truth it self,
and the Days of man be Vanity? Oh! let us Set our Eyes, and Hearts upon that, which is Something; upon that, which is All, upon that, which is Lasting; upon that, which is Everlasting; upon that, which is Truth it self,
and Never-failing God. Man will be trusting in some-what, and he is so forward to trust in vanity (which indeed is nothing) that it is the hardest thing in the World to take him off.
and Never-failing God. Man will be trusting in somewhat, and he is so forward to trust in vanity (which indeed is nothing) that it is the Hardest thing in the World to take him off.
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We cannot press our selves, or others too much to trust in God; and we cannot Repress them enough from trusting vanity. We say, Such a man has deceived me once,
We cannot press our selves, or Others too much to trust in God; and we cannot Repress them enough from trusting vanity. We say, Such a man has deceived me once,
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If we make the Creature our Staff, it will be our Scourge; if we lean upon it as our Rock, it will run into our Hands as a broken Reed: The best way to keep up our Comforts in the Creature, is to keep our Distance from the Creature: and let me tell you this;
If we make the Creature our Staff, it will be our Scourge; if we lean upon it as our Rock, it will run into our Hands as a broken Reed: The best Way to keep up our Comforts in the Creature, is to keep our Distance from the Creature: and let me tell you this;
and pull down our proud Spirits: what worth or Excellency is in any man to cause him to be blown up as a Bladder? why is Earth and Ashes proud? Seeing that when a man dyes he's but Heir of Worms a Companion of crawling Worms. The Unicorn may boast of his Horn, which medicineth the poysoned Streams, the Bezoar of his pretious Stone the Bever of his Skin, the Panther of his Colours, the Pink of its Sweetness, the Tulip of its Beauty, and many other Creatures of some singular Excellency, but man, vain man! mushroom man! has nothing of his own to animate Pride,
and pull down our proud Spirits: what worth or Excellency is in any man to cause him to be blown up as a Bladder? why is Earth and Ashes proud? Seeing that when a man dies he's but Heir of Worms a Companion of crawling Worms. The Unicorn may boast of his Horn, which medicineth the poisoned Streams, the Bezoar of his precious Stone the Beaver of his Skin, the Panther of his Colours, the Pink of its Sweetness, the Tulip of its Beauty, and many other Creatures of Some singular Excellency, but man, vain man! mushroom man! has nothing of his own to animate Pride,
Isa. v. 18. Why do ye take pleasure in the vanity of Wickedness, thinking it vain, not to be vain in your Conversations? Oh! how sweet soever it seems to you for the present, I must tell you, 'twill prove very distructful in the End:
Isaiah v. 18. Why do you take pleasure in the vanity of Wickedness, thinking it vain, not to be vain in your Conversations? Oh! how sweet soever it seems to you for the present, I must tell you, it'll prove very distructful in the End:
who flatter with their lips, and do speak with a double Heart, Psal. xii. 2. Whose mouth speaketh Vanity, and their Right-hand is a Right-hand of falshood;
who flatter with their lips, and do speak with a double Heart, Psalm xii. 2. Whose Mouth speaks Vanity, and their Right-hand is a Right-hand of falsehood;
Psal. cxliv. 8. Oh! do not squander away your pretious hours in Vanities, but know, that whosoever travels with Vanity shall bring forth iniquitie, which late Repentance must either drown, or damnation Nurse.
Psalm cxliv. 8. Oh! do not squander away your precious hours in Vanities, but know, that whosoever travels with Vanity shall bring forth iniquity, which late Repentance must either drown, or damnation Nurse.
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Oh! let us thirst after Heaven, after Christ; let our life be hid with Christ in God, that so when Christ shall appear, we may also, &c. Whilst we live let's live by the Faith of the Son of God, that so when we dy we may dy in the Faith, and favour of Christ; let our Conversation be in Heaven whilst we are here upon Earth, let's Meditate continually on Christ, and his Merits, our Redemption, and the Glorious inheritance he has Purchased for us,
Oh! let us thirst After Heaven, After christ; let our life be hid with christ in God, that so when christ shall appear, we may also, etc. While we live let's live by the Faith of the Son of God, that so when we die we may die in the Faith, and favour of christ; let our Conversation be in Heaven while we Are Here upon Earth, let's Meditate continually on christ, and his Merits, our Redemption, and the Glorious inheritance he has Purchased for us,
and let us say, Thou, O Lord Jesus, art our Hope, and our Stay; seeing thou hast given us the World, which we Contemn, give us thy self whom our Souls desire, let others strive for Temporal Kingdoms,
and let us say, Thou, Oh Lord jesus, art our Hope, and our Stay; seeing thou hast given us the World, which we Contemn, give us thy self whom our Souls desire, let Others strive for Temporal Kingdoms,
but let us strive for Eternal; let others heap up Riches, but let our hearts Hunger and Thirst after Righteousness; let others Gape after the vanities of this World,
but let us strive for Eternal; let Others heap up Riches, but let our hearts Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness; let Others Gape After the vanities of this World,
but let us pant, and breath, and gape after Christ, desire to be desolved, that we may be ever with the Lord, whilst we live here one Earth, let us Pray also that the life of Jesus may be made manifest in our Mortal Flesh;
but let us pant, and breath, and gape After christ, desire to be dissolved, that we may be ever with the Lord, while we live Here one Earth, let us Pray also that the life of jesus may be made manifest in our Mortal Flesh;
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though we now for a time hang up our Harpes by the Rivers of Babylon, and weep for the Floods of vanity, that are ready to over-whelm us in our Captivity;
though we now for a time hang up our Harps by the rivers of Babylon, and weep for the Floods of vanity, that Are ready to overwhelm us in our Captivity;
Yet after a while we shall be brought home with Triumph unto a Land Flowing with Milk, and Honey, to life without Death, to Days without end, to such Mufick as we never heard before, by a Quite of Angels, to a World without Vanity; to a Condition without alteration,
Yet After a while we shall be brought home with Triumph unto a Land Flowing with Milk, and Honey, to life without Death, to Days without end, to such Music as we never herd before, by a Quite of Angels, to a World without Vanity; to a Condition without alteration,
and to Eternal Glory, which Ey ha's not seen, nor Ear heard, &c. Which he will give us that has purcha'st for us by his own most pretious Blood, to whom with the Father, &c.
and to Eternal Glory, which Ey ha not seen, nor Ear herd, etc. Which he will give us that has purchased for us by his own most precious Blood, to whom with the Father, etc.
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I could willingly (I confess) now give scope to mine, and your Passion, that we might sit down a while in silence and onely by the Language of our Tears speak the sence of our Loss. But then (I conceive) I should be Injurious to this Solemn,
I could willingly (I confess) now give scope to mine, and your Passion, that we might fit down a while in silence and only by the Language of our Tears speak the sense of our Loss. But then (I conceive) I should be Injurious to this Solemn,
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and Sorrowfull Assembly, to God's Honour, our Friend's Memory, and others Profit: since by paying the Tribute of Praise to God's dear Servants, we advance God's Glory, and Perpetuate their Remembrance, and add Spurs to the Pious endeavours of those, who survive.
and Sorrowful Assembly, to God's Honour, our Friend's Memory, and Others Profit: since by paying the Tribute of Praise to God's dear Servants, we advance God's Glory, and Perpetuate their Remembrance, and add Spurs to the Pious endeavours of those, who survive.
I could speak much (having known her from a Childe ) to the Glory of God's Rich Grace, in the Embalming her Name with a pretious Memory, but I shall not need to Expatiate my self in her just, and Due Character. But some things, that were very Remarkable in her, towards her latter End, I must not Omit. Give me leave therefore for your Imitation, to break this Alabaster box of pretious Oyntment, and to pour it forth upon you, that the Savour thereof may fill the whole house of God with a Sweet Perfume, and that such an Example, and Precedent of Piety, may incite,
I could speak much (having known her from a Child) to the Glory of God's Rich Grace, in the Embalming her Name with a precious Memory, but I shall not need to Expatiate my self in her just, and Due Character. But Some things, that were very Remarkable in her, towards her latter End, I must not Omit. Give me leave Therefore for your Imitation, to break this Alabaster box of precious Ointment, and to pour it forth upon you, that the Savour thereof may fill the Whole house of God with a Sweet Perfume, and that such an Exampl, and Precedent of Piety, may incite,
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and Encourage you to remember your Creatour in the Daies of your youth, before the Evil Day of your Death comes? Indeed I know the Applause, and Welcom, that the Saints, and Angels have given her in Heaven; and the Blessed Euges that the Authour, and Finisher of our Faith has now Recieved her into these.
and Encourage you to Remember your Creator in the Days of your youth, before the Evil Day of your Death comes? Indeed I know the Applause, and Welcome, that the Saints, and Angels have given her in Heaven; and the Blessed Euges that the Author, and Finisher of our Faith has now Received her into these.
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Onely (this we must know) that as the Death of this Illustrious, and Ʋertuous Person is in God 's Eyes, so in ours also, it ought to be Honourable, and Pretious.
Only (this we must know) that as the Death of this Illustrious, and Ʋertuous Person is in God is Eyes, so in ours also, it ought to be Honourable, and Precious.
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First, For her Birth, and Parentage; twas of good Note and Esteem; being born at Stoke in Lincolnshire, and descended from an Antient Family, having Grave, Ingenuous, and Religious Parents; Honourable, Noble, and Generous Persons to her Relutions; and though (I confess) the Dignity of Birth, if alone,
First, For her Birth, and Parentage; it of good Note and Esteem; being born At Stoke in Lincolnshire, and descended from an Ancient Family, having Grave, Ingenuous, and Religious Parents; Honourable, Noble, and Generous Persons to her Relutions; and though (I confess) the Dignity of Birth, if alone,
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Yet this, when it stands in Conjunction with Virtue, it sets a Price, and Lustre upon it, 'tis Splendor Virtutis; it casts a Varnish upon Virtue it self, and makes it more Conspicuous.
Yet this, when it Stands in Conjunction with Virtue, it sets a Price, and Lustre upon it, it's Splendour Virtue; it Cast a Varnish upon Virtue it self, and makes it more Conspicuous.
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Take Her in Her familiar Conversation, and so she was a Loving, Faithfull, and Constant Friend; thankfull for any Kindness, and studious to requite it; She was wont to extenuate, not to aggravate any Injury, or Unkindness offered Her, she would not Scintillam in Flammam, nec festucam in Trabem enatare;
Take Her in Her familiar Conversation, and so she was a Loving, Faithful, and Constant Friend; thankful for any Kindness, and studious to requite it; She was wont to extenuate, not to aggravate any Injury, or Unkindness offered Her, she would not Scintillam in Flammam, nec festucam in Trabem enatare;
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and kinde Wife to her Husband: and though it pleased Almighty God to divorce them by Death almost as soon as they were married; yet she shewed her Affection to the last,
and kind Wife to her Husband: and though it pleased Almighty God to divorce them by Death almost as soon as they were married; yet she showed her Affection to the last,
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for when I asked Her, what she would leave her Husband as Memorial of her true Love, (amongst those small Legacies, she had Power to dispose off,) she replyed;
for when I asked Her, what she would leave her Husband as Memorial of her true Love, (among those small Legacies, she had Power to dispose off,) she replied;
She would leave him her Hearty Prayers, that God would bless him, and direct him in all his Ways; And I hope he will live to reap the Benefit of her Prayers: The best Legacy certainly, that a good Wife can leave her Husband.
She would leave him her Hearty Prayers, that God would bless him, and Direct him in all his Ways; And I hope he will live to reap the Benefit of her Prayers: The best Legacy Certainly, that a good Wife can leave her Husband.
These, I know (you will all grant) were lively Virtues in the Sphere of Morality; but yet there were two Graces more remarkable in Her, of an higher Pitch, more Divine, and Spiritual, more immediate Fruits of her Christian Religion: viz. her Charity, and her Piety; her Compassion to the Poor and her Devotion to her God.
These, I know (you will all grant) were lively Virtues in the Sphere of Morality; but yet there were two Graces more remarkable in Her, of an higher Pitch, more Divine, and Spiritual, more immediate Fruits of her Christian Religion: viz. her Charity, and her Piety; her Compassion to the Poor and her Devotion to her God.
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First, for her Charity to the Poor; She was not only a Friend, but a Mother; Her Bowels of Compassion were enlarged toward them, not onely in her Life, but at her Death: for, to my Knowledge, she has left to two Parishes in Lincolnshire five pounds a piece to be distributed to the Poor: and five pounds to the Poor of this Parish, wherein she is to be interred,
First, for her Charity to the Poor; She was not only a Friend, but a Mother; Her Bowels of Compassion were enlarged towards them, not only in her Life, but At her Death: for, to my Knowledge, she has left to two Parishes in Lincolnshire five pounds a piece to be distributed to the Poor: and five pounds to the Poor of this Parish, wherein she is to be interred,
The Age we live in, though it has the Lamp of Profession, yet (God knows) li•tle of this Oyl of Charity: Many though they have floutrishing Estates, yet they have withered Hands, and cannot stretch them out to good Uses; this Lady had but a small matter left in her Hands to dispose of,
The Age we live in, though it has the Lamp of Profession, yet (God knows) li•tle of this Oil of Charity: Many though they have floutrishing Estates, yet they have withered Hands, and cannot stretch them out to good Uses; this Lady had but a small matter left in her Hands to dispose of,
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but most generous, and bountiful to the Poor: what should I say of Her? She sowed plentifully, and she has reaped plentifully, NONLATINALPHABET, as Saint Basil speaks;
but most generous, and bountiful to the Poor: what should I say of Her? She sowed plentifully, and she has reaped plentifully,, as Saint Basil speaks;
Secondly, for her Piety: Though it was diffused in a constant Tenour through the whole Course of her Life; yet it appear'd most glorious near her Death, then she bitterly bewail'd the pretious time she had spent in worldly Vanities, in unnecessary, and complemental Visits; and she said,
Secondly, for her Piety: Though it was diffused in a constant Tenor through the Whole Course of her Life; yet it appeared most glorious near her Death, then she bitterly bewailed the precious time she had spent in worldly Vanities, in unnecessary, and complemental Visits; and she said,
how she would endeavour to redeem that time she had so mispent by a double Diligence in the Practice of Holiness. When I prest her to finish that great work of Repentance, and Sorrow for Sin, before she 〈 … 〉 Course • … telling her that 'twas Sin, that made Death bitter,
how she would endeavour to Redeem that time she had so Mis-spent by a double Diligence in the Practice of Holiness. When I pressed her to finish that great work of Repentance, and Sorrow for since, before she 〈 … 〉 Course • … telling her that 'twas since, that made Death bitter,
'twas admirable to me to see how low she sunk her Spirits, humbling her Soul to the Dust by an hearty Confession; loathing the went thoughts of her former Transgressions; abhorring her self for all her Sins :
'twas admirable to me to see how low she sunk her Spirits, humbling her Soul to the Dust by an hearty Confessi; loathing the went thoughts of her former Transgressions; abhorring her self for all her Sins:
throwing her self into his Arms by a lively Faith: acknowledging no Name under Heaven by which she expected Salvation, but onely in, and through Jesus Christ our Lord Sublimis Patria sed humilis via, Heaven is high, but the Passage to it is low: we must stoop 〈 … 〉 our Death, by an humble Confession of our own Ʋnmorthiness, and the Worthiness of Christ, or we shall never come thither.
throwing her self into his Arms by a lively Faith: acknowledging no Name under Heaven by which she expected Salvation, but only in, and through jesus christ our Lord Sublimis Patria sed Humilis via, Heaven is high, but the Passage to it is low: we must stoop 〈 … 〉 our Death, by an humble Confessi of our own Ʋnmorthiness, and the Worthiness of christ, or we shall never come thither.
Non aestimator meriti sed veniae largi• … when all is done will prove the best Divinity, and must for dying Persons and (I'le assure you) our deceased Sister had learn'd this Lesson very well;
Non aestimator Merit sed Veniae largi• … when all is done will prove the best Divinity, and must for dying Persons and (I'll assure you) our deceased Sister had learned this lesson very well;
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so patient, so contented, so willing to be at God 's Dispose, either for Life, or Death so full of sweat, holy, and heavenly Instructions, Exhortations, Counsels to her Relations, Friends, and Servants;
so patient, so contented, so willing to be At God is Dispose, either for Life, or Death so full of sweat, holy, and heavenly Instructions, Exhortations, Counsels to her Relations, Friends, and Servants;
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Not long before she dyed, she sent for mer and after I had prayed by her, she intreated me to administer the holy Sacrament to her, which I could not deny;
Not long before she died, she sent for mere and After I had prayed by her, she entreated me to administer the holy Sacrament to her, which I could not deny;
and if you had seen, but with what Devotion she hung• … d, and thirsted after this her last Viaticum, with what Fervency of Spirit she received it; you would never forget her:
and if you had seen, but with what Devotion she hung• … worser, and thirsted After this her last Viaticum, with what Fervency of Spirit she received it; you would never forget her:
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Thus she both liv'd, and dyed like in Lamb, liv'd meekly, and dyed quietly 〈 … 〉onate Husband, or loving Allies, 〈 … 〉 inordinately; she dyed young indeed, 〈 … 〉 her time, (her Days were but as an hand 〈 … 〉 cause not before she was ready for Death. She was cut down by the sickle of Death, I confess betimes, in her best Estate, I,
Thus she both lived, and died like in Lamb, lived meekly, and died quietly 〈 … 〉onate Husband, or loving Allies, 〈 … 〉 inordinately; she died young indeed, 〈 … 〉 her time, (her Days were but as an hand 〈 … 〉 cause not before she was ready for Death. She was Cut down by the fickle of Death, I confess betimes, in her best Estate, I,
but yet she was not cut down before she was ripe for the Harvest, Youth, and flourishing Days (you see) cannot privilege any from the Grave, the Beauty of Rachel will not keep her from the Dust: neither is it Parentage, or Wealth, can put Death out of Commission: Riches avail not in the day of Death, no,
but yet she was not Cut down before she was ripe for the Harvest, Youth, and flourishing Days (you see) cannot privilege any from the Grave, the Beauty of Rachel will not keep her from the Dust: neither is it Parentage, or Wealth, can put Death out of Commission: Riches avail not in the day of Death, no,
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And in that blessed Rest we shall now leave her, assuring our selves, that she dyed in the Favour of God, in the Faith of Christ, in the Peace of a good Conscience.
And in that blessed Rest we shall now leave her, assuring our selves, that she died in the Favour of God, in the Faith of christ, in the Peace of a good Conscience.
