A sermon preached at the funeral of the Right Honourable Robert Earl and Viscount Yarmouth, Baron of Paston and Lord Lieutenant of the County of Norfolk by John Hildeyard.
IT is our Christian Priviledge that sometimes we May, and when Spectacles of Mortality lye before us (as now) it is our Christian Duty that we should take a View of the Top of Tabor; even whilst we dwell upon this our Native Calvary, mount up our Thoughts,
IT is our Christian Privilege that sometime we May, and when Spectacles of Mortality lie before us (as now) it is our Christian Duty that we should take a View of the Top of Tabor; even while we dwell upon this our Native Calvary, mount up our Thoughts,
'Tis true, the Excellency, Glory, and Splendor of Heaven, no finite Brain, no created Understanding can possibly perceive or comprehend according to its full Proportion;
It's true, the Excellency, Glory, and Splendour of Heaven, no finite Brain, no created Understanding can possibly perceive or comprehend according to its full Proportion;
for it is a Fruit of our Fall with Adam, and an Inseparable Adjunct of this mortal and unglorified State here below, concerning things Coelestial, That what we know we know it but in part.
for it is a Fruit of our Fallen with Adam, and an Inseparable Adjunct of this Mortal and unglorified State Here below, Concerning things Celestial, That what we know we know it but in part.
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Yet as a tender affectionate Father by giving of his Child a Glimps of some Rich and Orient Pearl, makes the Child big with Desire and Impatient for a full Sight thereof,
Yet as a tender affectionate Father by giving of his Child a Glimpse of Some Rich and Orient Pearl, makes the Child big with Desire and Impatient for a full Sighed thereof,
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So our Heavenly Father full of Compassion to the Sons of Men, though he detains from the Eye of our Sense a full Comprehension of that Glorious State while we are in the body,
So our Heavenly Father full of Compassion to the Sons of Men, though he detains from the Eye of our Sense a full Comprehension of that Glorious State while we Are in the body,
and set our Faith on Tip-toes, that so we having the Eyes of our Souls within the Vail, in this Valley of Tears and Troubles, may always be refreshed with the very Remembrance of those Glories that are about His Throne.
and Set our Faith on Tiptoes, that so we having the Eyes of our Souls within the vail, in this Valley of Tears and Troubles, may always be refreshed with the very Remembrance of those Glories that Are about His Throne.
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A Telescope is an Instrument of Man's Invention, that he may take a better View than his weak Eyes of themselves can have, of those splendid Lamps that so much beautifie the Cope of the nearest Heavens:
A Telescope is an Instrument of Man's Invention, that he may take a better View than his weak Eyes of themselves can have, of those splendid Lamps that so much beautify the Cope of the nearest Heavens:
Whereto the Apostle seems to allude, when he tells us that we can only behold the things placed above this Region of our Mortality, as through a Glass:
Whereto the Apostle seems to allude, when he tells us that we can only behold the things placed above this Region of our Mortality, as through a Glass:
Such a Glass, such a Telescope, is this my Text, which gives a general Description to us of that great and unexpressible Glory which the Saints have, who are glorified with God in Heaven.
Such a Glass, such a Telescope, is this my Text, which gives a general Description to us of that great and unexpressible Glory which the Saints have, who Are glorified with God in Heaven.
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There were some indeed called Chiliacts, whom later days by exposition of the Name, have stiled Millinaries, who looking for a New Heaven on this Old Earth, would have these words understood of the Church Militant:
There were Some indeed called Chiliacts, whom later days by exposition of the Name, have styled Millineries, who looking for a New Heaven on this Old Earth, would have these words understood of the Church Militant:
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But I could produce a Cloud of Witnesses to make good his Words, who tells us it is not imaginable that any Company of Men, any Congregation of Saints, should ever be found on Earth of so unmixt a Purity,
But I could produce a Cloud of Witnesses to make good his Words, who tells us it is not imaginable that any Company of Men, any Congregation of Saints, should ever be found on Earth of so unmix a Purity,
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And round about the Throne were four and twenty Seats, &c. From what hath been said, you see my Text is a true Jacobs Ladder, on which our Souls in their Meditations may ascend from Earth to Heaven.
And round about the Throne were four and twenty Seats, etc. From what hath been said, you see my Text is a true Jacobs Ladder, on which our Souls in their Meditations may ascend from Earth to Heaven.
And in this Ladder I shall remark to you five most beautiful Rounds, or Staves, which in plainer Terms I would call the Parts of the Text. First, The transcendent Excellency of those Places in which the Saints were made Conspicuous to St. John, 24 Seats. 2dly, The Transcendent Dignity of the Persons upon those Seats, they were Elders. 3dly Their Posture, they were sitting; the Saints of God were represented to St. John in the same posture our Creed describes the Blessed Jesus, sitting in Heaven, to express their permanent, perpetual, and unalterable Rest;
And in this Ladder I shall remark to you five most beautiful Rounds, or Staves, which in plainer Terms I would call the Parts of the Text. First, The transcendent Excellency of those Places in which the Saints were made Conspicuous to Saint John, 24 Seats. 2dly, The Transcendent Dignity of the Persons upon those Seats, they were Elders. 3dly Their Posture, they were sitting; the Saints of God were represented to Saint John in the same posture our Creed describes the Blessed jesus, sitting in Heaven, to express their permanent, perpetual, and unalterable Rest;
they are at Quiet, they are at Ease, without Molestation, without Trouble, and that to all Eternity. 4. Their Vesture, clothed in White: Whence we note, that however Foul-mouths may bespot it,
they Are At Quiet, they Are At Ease, without Molestation, without Trouble, and that to all Eternity. 4. Their Vesture, clothed in White: Whence we note, that however Foul-mouths may bespot it,
From the first General of the Text, the Transcendent Excellency of those Places in which the Saints were made Conspicuous to St. John, I must denote unto you Three eminent Circumstances: First, Their. Names, Seats. 2dly. Their Situation, Round about. 3dly.
From the First General of the Text, the Transcendent Excellency of those Places in which the Saints were made Conspicuous to Saint John, I must denote unto you Three eminent circumstances: First, Their. Names, Seats. 2dly. Their Situation, Round about. 3dly.
and so the Vulgar, with respect, I presume, to the following word Sitting: But Cornelius a Lapide, Beza, Complutensis, Regius, with our own Learned Hamond, and a Multitude more, express them by the Name of Thrones, according to the Original,
and so the vulgar, with respect, I presume, to the following word Sitting: But Cornelius a Lapide, Beza, Complutensis, Regius, with our own Learned Hammond, and a Multitude more, express them by the Name of Thrones, according to the Original,
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and what shall we have therefore? What Reward, what Compensation shall be given us for this? To whom our Saviour makes Reply, ver. 28. Verily, verily, I say unto you, that ye who have followed me in the Regeneration,
and what shall we have Therefore? What Reward, what Compensation shall be given us for this? To whom our Saviour makes Reply, ver. 28. Verily, verily, I say unto you, that you who have followed me in the Regeneration,
what Imperial Majesty like this? But to come closer, these Thrones or Seats were about the Throne, of whom? of the Blessed Jesus certainly, who is stiled in the Book of Wisdom Copartner with his Father in his Throne of Glory,
what Imperial Majesty like this? But to come closer, these Thrones or Seats were about the Throne, of whom? of the Blessed jesus Certainly, who is styled in the Book of Wisdom Copartner with his Father in his Throne of Glory,
Well therefore was that Portion of Scripture chosen by our Church for the Epistle on Trinity Sunday, but of the three Christ is chiefly, say the most Orthodox Interpreters, intended in the Representation;
Well Therefore was that Portion of Scripture chosen by our Church for the Epistle on Trinity Sunday, but of the three christ is chiefly, say the most Orthodox Interpreters, intended in the Representation;
The Rainbow fairly emblematizeth, the Reconciliation which Christ wrought with God for Man, being at the first, placed in the Clouds as a Sign of the Covenant of that Reconciliation:
The Rainbow fairly emblematizeth, the Reconciliation which christ wrought with God for Man, being At the First, placed in the Clouds as a Signen of the Covenant of that Reconciliation:
All put together, shew that it is Christ's Throne that gives Denomination to the other; and his sitting upon that Throne, that makes the Saints so Glorious.
All put together, show that it is Christ's Throne that gives Denomination to the other; and his sitting upon that Throne, that makes the Saints so Glorious.
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from whom Beams of Glory are darted circumferentially, and their Angle of Incidence being straight and directly level to the Angle of Reflection, the Glory must needs glance upon all:
from whom Beams of Glory Are darted circumferentially, and their Angle of Incidence being straight and directly level to the Angle of Reflection, the Glory must needs glance upon all:
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Christ's Throne is represented here in the midst of the other, as the Tabernacle of the Congregation the Symbol of God's Presence amongst the Jews, set forward in their March (Betoke Hamakanoth) in the midst of the Camp.
Christ's Throne is represented Here in the midst of the other, as the Tabernacle of the Congregation the Symbol of God's Presence among the jews, Set forward in their March (Betook Hamakanoth) in the midst of the Camp.
And hereto it is thought also, our Saviour alludes, where he promiseth, That when two or three are met together in his Name, he will be in the midst of them.
And hereto it is Thought also, our Saviour alludes, where he promises, That when two or three Are met together in his Name, he will be in the midst of them.
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And wheresoever Christ is in the midst, these that are round about him must needs (like the Woman that touched the Hem of his Garment) draw Vertue from him.
And wheresoever christ is in the midst, these that Are round about him must needs (like the Woman that touched the Hem of his Garment) draw Virtue from him.
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and disappear in his Presence as the Stars do at the rising of the Sun. Again, I cannot but observe, that this Glory of Christ is communicated to the Saints glorified, in a due Proportion,
and disappear in his Presence as the Stars do At the rising of the Sun. Again, I cannot but observe, that this Glory of christ is communicated to the Saints glorified, in a due Proportion,
Imagine several Vessels of several scantlings cast into the Ocean, of which some hold a Pint, some hold a Pottle, some hold a Gallon, they will all be filled,
Imagine several Vessels of several scantlings cast into the Ocean, of which Some hold a Pint, Some hold a Pottle, Some hold a Gallon, they will all be filled,
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Thus filled indeed are all the Saints in the Beatifical Vision, but it is in the Apostles Phrase according to the Measure of the Fulness of which they are capable:
Thus filled indeed Are all the Saints in the Beatifical Vision, but it is in the Apostles Phrase according to the Measure of the Fullness of which they Are capable:
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And why should we incur the check our Saviour gave to his Disciples, asking, Who shall be greatest in the Kingdom of God? Let us all strive to get a Place about the Throne;
And why should we incur the check our Saviour gave to his Disciples, asking, Who shall be greatest in the Kingdom of God? Let us all strive to get a Place about the Throne;
A Kingdom larg enough for all, no fear of straightness there, where St. John whilst yet in the Spirit, beheld and saw a great Multitude, which no man could number, of all Nations,
A Kingdom large enough for all, no Fear of straightness there, where Saint John while yet in the Spirit, beheld and saw a great Multitude, which no man could number, of all nations,
They were Elders. But alas, their Number was small, they were but twenty four, answerable to their Seats. I have read, That under this Number St. Jerome understood the Jewish Division of the Old Testament into twenty four Books:
They were Elders. But alas, their Number was small, they were but twenty four, answerable to their Seats. I have read, That under this Number Saint Jerome understood the Jewish Division of the Old Testament into twenty four Books:
Others say, That the Saints in Heaven, were represented here under the Form of the Governours in the earthly Jerusalem, anciently composed, as the Jews relate, of twenty four Rectors or Heads of the twenty four Quarters of High Streets of the City.
Others say, That the Saints in Heaven, were represented Here under the From of the Governors in the earthly Jerusalem, anciently composed, as the jews relate, of twenty four Rectors or Heads of the twenty four Quarters of High Streets of the city.
when the whole Body, whereof Christ is Head, fitly joyned together, and compacted by that which every Part supplyeth, shall have its Consummation in Eternal Bliss and Glory, is here set forth by the Twelve Patriarchs, the Founders of the Jewish,
when the Whole Body, whereof christ is Head, fitly joined together, and compacted by that which every Part supplieth, shall have its Consummation in Eternal Bliss and Glory, is Here Set forth by the Twelve Patriarchs, the Founders of the Jewish,
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And therefore being such glorious Instruments, it hath pleased the Holy Ghost to make them Representatives of the Church, which Christ hath redeemed unto God by his Blood, out of every Kindred, and People, and Tongue, and Nation;
And Therefore being such glorious Instruments, it hath pleased the Holy Ghost to make them Representatives of the Church, which christ hath redeemed unto God by his Blood, out of every Kindred, and People, and Tongue, and nation;
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Children that died in their Cradles, shall then step over to Perfection of Age, and old decrepid Bodies, be restored unto Strength and Vigour, both made Perfect in the full measure of the Stature of Christ;
Children that died in their Cradles, shall then step over to Perfection of Age, and old decrepit Bodies, be restored unto Strength and Vigour, both made Perfect in the full measure of the Stature of christ;
Young or Old, Maim'd or Perfect whilst in the Body, at the Resurrection, we shall all arise in the vigorous and flourishing Age which Christ himself arose in,
Young or Old, Maimed or Perfect while in the Body, At the Resurrection, we shall all arise in the vigorous and flourishing Age which christ himself arose in,
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Thus the Representatives of the Majestick People in Old Rome, had the Name of Senators, which signifies Elders. Thus the Judges of the great Jewish Sanhedrim were stiled (Zekenim) Elders. Nor doth that known Title of Aldermen, by which we dignifie the Governours of our Metropolitan Towns and Cities bear any other signification, which in right Orthography should be Eldermen. Nay Bishops,
Thus the Representatives of the Majestic People in Old Room, had the Name of Senators, which signifies Elders. Thus the Judges of the great Jewish Sanhedrim were styled (Zekenim) Elders. Nor does that known Title of Aldermen, by which we dignify the Governors of our Metropolitan Towns and Cities bear any other signification, which in right Orthography should be Aldermen. Nay Bishops,
It cannot be concluded to be from him that is the Ancient of Days, but from the spirit of Novelty, who endeavours to make men change their Religion as they do their Fashion, that he may plunge as many as he can in the same Damnation with himself;
It cannot be concluded to be from him that is the Ancient of Days, but from the Spirit of Novelty, who endeavours to make men change their Religion as they do their Fashion, that he may plunge as many as he can in the same Damnation with himself;
but for them who hold fast the form of words received, who contend for the Faith anciently delivered, who keep close to the good old Path of Righteousness,
but for them who hold fast the from of words received, who contend for the Faith anciently Delivered, who keep close to the good old Path of Righteousness,
and Religion, My other three Generals in the Text do tell them, There are Seats about the Throne prepared, White Garments of Honour and Purity fitted and made ready,
and Religion, My other three Generals in the Text do tell them, There Are Seats about the Throne prepared, White Garments of Honour and Purity fitted and made ready,
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to remember that we must all lye down in the Dust, and in the Dishonour of the Grave, is a great allay to all Delight we have in the Expectation of the Glories above.
to Remember that we must all lie down in the Dust, and in the Dishonour of the Grave, is a great allay to all Delight we have in the Expectation of the Glories above.
if any thing could have given Immunity, have gone for a good Plea, have put in a Bar against a Sad Day, this sad Scene of Sorrows had not been the Entertainment of this Assembly,
if any thing could have given Immunity, have gone for a good Plea, have put in a Bar against a Sad Day, this sad Scene of Sorrows had not been the Entertainment of this Assembly,
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nor we at this time with Sorrow in our Faces, met to Celebrate the Obsequies, who have so often met with Joy in our Countenances to welcom the Arrival amongst us, of the Right Honourable ROBERT Earl and Viscount YARMOƲTH Baron of PASTON.
nor we At this time with Sorrow in our Faces, met to Celebrate the Obsequies, who have so often met with Joy in our Countenances to welcome the Arrival among us, of the Right Honourable ROBERT Earl and Viscount YARMOƲTH Baron of PASTON.
And I can produce many Authors that say that St. Luke begins here, when he speaks the Praise of St. John Baptist: But this is the Work of an Herauld, not a Preacher,
And I can produce many Authors that say that Saint Lycia begins Here, when he speaks the Praise of Saint John Baptist: But this is the Work of an Herald, not a Preacher,
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The First of them was Wolstanus Paston, who was Buried at Backton, and after translated with William de Glanvill his Cousin, to Bromhall - Abby, Founded by the said William.
The First of them was Wolstanus Paston, who was Buried At Backton, and After translated with William de Glanvill his cousin, to Bromhall - Abby, Founded by the said William.
In the Year 1314 there was a Grant to Clement Paston to have a Chaplain in his House, a thing very rarely allowed by Authority, and without it, never. In the 8th. Year of Henry the 6th. William Paston was made Judge of the Common Pleas, to whom the King granted as a special Mark of Favour 100 l. and 10 Marks a Year, with two Robes more than the ordinary Fee of the Judges.
In the Year 1314 there was a Grant to Clement Paston to have a Chaplain in his House, a thing very rarely allowed by authority, and without it, never. In the 8th. Year of Henry the 6th. William Paston was made Judge of the Common Pleasant, to whom the King granted as a special Mark of Favour 100 l. and 10 Marks a Year, with two Robes more than the ordinary Fee of the Judges.
This Judge married the Daughter and Heiress of Sir Edmond Berry, by whom he had the Mannors of Oxnead and Marlingford, and divers other Lands in Norfolk. William Paston Kt. the 8th. Son of the Judge, married Anne the Daughter of the Duke of Somerset. After this I find, Sir John Paston by several Adventures there, atchieved great Reputation in France, and was chosen to be on the Kings Side in the Days of Edward the 4th. at the great Turnament against the then Lord Chamberlain and others;
This Judge married the Daughter and Heiress of Sir Edmund Berry, by whom he had the Manors of Oxnead and Marlingford, and diverse other Lands in Norfolk. William Paston Kt. the 8th. Son of the Judge, married Anne the Daughter of the Duke of Somerset. After this I find, Sir John Paston by several Adventures there, achieved great Reputation in France, and was chosen to be on the Kings Side in the Days of Edward the 4th. At the great Tournament against the then Lord Chamberlain and Others;
Why should I name another Sir John Paston who was appointed, amongst others, to receive the Princess Catherine from Spain, afterwards married to King Henry the 8th.
Why should I name Another Sir John Paston who was appointed, among Others, to receive the Princess Catherine from Spain, afterwards married to King Henry the 8th.
I will but name Clement, the Son of Sir John Paston, who being Captain of a Ship in a War with France, brought the French Admiral St. Blaukert home with him,
I will but name Clement, the Son of Sir John Paston, who being Captain of a Ship in a War with France, brought the French Admiral Saint Blaukert home with him,
This Clement was called by King Henry the 8th his Champion; by the Protector in Edward the 6th's time, his Souldier; by Queen Mary, her Seaman; and by Queen Elizabeth, her Father;
This Clement was called by King Henry the 8th his Champion; by the Protector in Edward the 6th's time, his Soldier; by Queen Marry, her Seaman; and by Queen Elizabeth, her Father;
His Mother was the Lady Catherine Bertue, Daughter to the late Loyal, Valiant, and thrice Noble Earl of Lindsey, whose Renown shall flowrish as long as our Chronicles shall remember us of Edg-hill Fight, where he being General, valiantly fought,
His Mother was the Lady Catherine Bertie, Daughter to the late Loyal, Valiant, and thrice Noble Earl of Lindsey, whose Renown shall flourish as long as our Chronicles shall Remember us of Edge hill Fight, where he being General, valiantly fought,
From two Families mixt with the Noble Blood of many others, neither of which was ever sullied with Faction or Rebellion, taunted with Error or Schism,
From two Families mixed with the Noble Blood of many Others, neither of which was ever sullied with Faction or Rebellion, taunted with Error or Schism,
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More Reason hast thou for thy Ostentation in this, than any of the seven Cities had, which challenged and laid claim unto the Birth of Homer. But bar thy Gates against Men of Levelling Principles, who deny all Deference and Honour to such as this Lord in his Descent, whose Veins were filled in succession of many Ages with Heroick and Generous Blood.
More Reason hast thou for thy Ostentation in this, than any of the seven Cities had, which challenged and laid claim unto the Birth of Homer. But bar thy Gates against Men of Levelling Principles, who deny all Deference and Honour to such as this Lord in his Descent, whose veins were filled in succession of many Ages with Heroic and Generous Blood.
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and this puts me in mind to say something of his Face, which will be ever before me, which God had adorned with an exact Symmetry and Pleasant Countenance,
and this puts me in mind to say something of his Face, which will be ever before me, which God had adorned with an exact Symmetry and Pleasant Countenance,
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And it will please me, and profit you most, to speak of his Intellectual Worth, whereof I might mention as many Branches almost as I have Minutes left for the Remainder of my Discourse.
And it will please me, and profit you most, to speak of his Intellectual Worth, whereof I might mention as many Branches almost as I have Minutes left for the Remainder of my Discourse.
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Where he placed Affection and allowed of Intimacy, his Friendship (let my Experience give its Grateful Testimony) was as firm, as immoveable as a Rock;
Where he placed Affection and allowed of Intimacy, his Friendship (let my Experience give its Grateful Testimony) was as firm, as immoveable as a Rock;
For this he shak'd off many, or rather they shak'd off themselves, and yet pretend to be as true Servants to the King as himself was, or he that speaks;
For this he shaked off many, or rather they shaked off themselves, and yet pretend to be as true Servants to the King as himself was, or he that speaks;
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His Conversation was always pleasant, unaffected towards his Betters, familiar towards Inferiors, undissembled towards any, and of easie Access towards all;
His Conversation was always pleasant, unaffected towards his Betters, familiar towards Inferiors, undissembled towards any, and of easy Access towards all;
He was of so great Comity and Civil Ʋrbanity, that as it is said of him in the Comedian, Never any departed Sad out of his Presence, unless it was to depart;
He was of so great Comity and Civil Ʋrbanity, that as it is said of him in the Comedian, Never any departed Sad out of his Presence, unless it was to depart;
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and to this day will, (for as I take it, he yet lives, and long may he live to the Good of after Ages) tell how Pregnant this Young Plant was, and what great Hopes he gave of succeeding Fruit. From thence he went,
and to this day will, (for as I take it, he yet lives, and long may he live to the Good of After Ages) tell how Pregnant this Young Plant was, and what great Hope's he gave of succeeding Fruit. From thence he went,
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and enrolled his Name in Trinity Colledge in Cambridge, where he heightned his Parts by such Exercises as were suitable to his Quality, and perfected them by Conversation.
and enrolled his Name in Trinity College in Cambridge, where he heightened his Parts by such Exercises as were suitable to his Quality, and perfected them by Conversation.
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And leaving there a Good Name behind him, he cross'd the Seas, and after some few Months spent in the Court of France, where he received many Remarks of Favour from the King and Queen, he returned well skilled in the Lingua, and furnished with a keen and sharpned Wit;
And leaving there a Good Name behind him, he crossed the Seas, and After Some few Months spent in the Court of France, where he received many Remarks of Favour from the King and Queen, he returned well skilled in the Lingua, and furnished with a keen and sharpened Wit;
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In Poetry he was very dextrous, and when he repeated any thing out of the Greek, Latin, French Italian, or other Poets, which he did frequently, it was hard to say whether the Author or he made the Sense.
In Poetry he was very dextrous, and when he repeated any thing out of the Greek, Latin, French Italian, or other Poets, which he did frequently, it was hard to say whither the Author or he made the Sense.
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Nay the common Observation failed in him, and he was a remarkable Exception to that General Rule, That a great Wit, and a good Memory, are seldom accompanied with a sound Iudgment.
Nay the Common Observation failed in him, and he was a remarkable Exception to that General Rule, That a great Wit, and a good Memory, Are seldom accompanied with a found Judgement.
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and when the Times looked grim upon him, stopt the Career, and put Spoaks into the Chariot-wheels of those that drove Iehu - like towards a Commonwealth. And though in Popular Appearances, the Kings Friends and his with Tricks and Artifices have been outnumbred,
and when the Times looked grim upon him, stopped the Career, and put Spokes into the Chariot wheels of those that drove Iehu - like towards a Commonwealth. And though in Popular Appearances, the Kings Friends and his with Tricks and Artifices have been outnumbred,
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But I am not willing, no not to mention our then Divisions and Confusions, when we seem'd all broke in Pieces, each fixing upon other Names of Reproach,
But I am not willing, no not to mention our then Divisions and Confusions, when we seemed all broke in Pieces, each fixing upon other Names of Reproach,
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Would not love him, did I say? Yes, 'tis true, some did not, they lov'd not him, that did not love the King, they lov'd not him that did not love the Church,
Would not love him, did I say? Yes, it's true, Some did not, they loved not him, that did not love the King, they loved not him that did not love the Church,
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That mercilesly and unchristianly, without colour of the Laws of Man, or Conscience towards God, pierced the Sides of his heartiest Friends to give him a Wound, a Stab.
That mercilessly and unchristianly, without colour of the Laws of Man, or Conscience towards God, pierced the Sides of his heartiest Friends to give him a Wound, a Stab.
and such was the height of Malice, that his Friends were to be made, yea, forced to be Witnesses against him. Then was he threatned with a Stone-doublet (as the ruder Language of Norfolk phras'd it, with Confinement in the Tower,
and such was the height of Malice, that his Friends were to be made, yea, forced to be Witnesses against him. Then was he threatened with a Stone-doublet (as the Ruder Language of Norfolk phrased it, with Confinement in the Tower,
He out-brayed his Enemies with his Innocence, and even then was more than usually constant in the House of Peers, to testifie, that he was not by all the Noise they made, broke into any Affrightment for Shame or Fear of what he had done.
He out-brayed his Enemies with his Innocence, and even then was more than usually constant in the House of Peers, to testify, that he was not by all the Noise they made, broke into any Affrightment for Shame or fear of what he had done.
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But then, such is the blind Zeal of Malice, He must be impeach'd for Invading the Kings Prerogative, the Honour and Maintenance whereof was dearer to him than his Life.
But then, such is the blind Zeal of Malice, He must be impeached for Invading the Kings Prerogative, the Honour and Maintenance whereof was Dearer to him than his Life.
I have read that Hippasus the Pythagorean, being asked after his Advance, what he had done, made Answer, I have done nothing yet, for no man envies me.
I have read that Hippasus the Pythagorean, being asked After his Advance, what he had done, made Answer, I have done nothing yet, for no man envies me.
Here I heartily wish that Speech he made, To justisie the Succession of the Crown in its Lineal Descent, when so many were made against it, had passed the Press, it would loudly have proclaimed his Parts and Loyalty together.
Here I heartily wish that Speech he made, To justify the Succession of the Crown in its Lineal Descent, when so many were made against it, had passed the Press, it would loudly have proclaimed his Parts and Loyalty together.
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His Loyalty, which he brought into the World with him, which he derived from his Ancestors, Loyal Blood running in their Veins through all Successions: This he improved in his Education, it being (to my knowledge) the great Endeavour of his forementioned Schoolmaster,
His Loyalty, which he brought into the World with him, which he derived from his Ancestors, Loyal Blood running in their veins through all Successions: This he improved in his Education, it being (to my knowledge) the great Endeavour of his forementioned Schoolmaster,
His Father yet alive, and his Domestick Circumstances very streight, out of his Superfluities (shall I say) yea, Necessities, he supplied his Majesty with Money whilst in Exile; Nay, I had it from himself, That he borrowed to give, fearing his Soveraign might Want.
His Father yet alive, and his Domestic circumstances very straight, out of his Superfluities (shall I say) yea, Necessities, he supplied his Majesty with Money while in Exile; Nay, I had it from himself, That he borrowed to give, fearing his Sovereign might Want.
His Father being dead, at his First Step into Publick Affairs, when he entred the Honourable House of Commons, and took his place as Burgess for Rising-Chase in this County, the First Parliament after his Majesties most Happy Restauration, he was the Member, he the Person, that moved and put to vote, A Supply proportionable to His Majesties Great Necessities at that Time;
His Father being dead, At his First Step into Public Affairs, when he entered the Honourable House of Commons, and took his place as Burgess for Rising-Chase in this County, the First Parliament After his Majesties most Happy Restauration, he was the Member, he the Person, that moved and put to vote, A Supply proportionable to His Majesties Great Necessities At that Time;
Sometime after this, he entertained the King, Queen, and Duke, and all their Nobles and Servants in Attendance, a Night in Oxnead-House, where was prepared a most Sumptuous Supper, which cost him three times more than Earls Daughters had heretofore unto their Portions:
Sometime After this, he entertained the King, Queen, and Duke, and all their Nobles and Servants in Attendance, a Night in Oxnead-House, where was prepared a most Sumptuous Supper, which cost him three times more than Earls Daughters had heretofore unto their Portions:
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The Tables being spread and Sideboards richly adorned with Plate, the King took Notice of some more Remarkable Pieces, which gave occasion to Sr. Robert to tell him, That his House was once better furnished,
The Tables being spread and Sideboard richly adorned with Plate, the King took Notice of Some more Remarkable Pieces, which gave occasion to Sr. Robert to tell him, That his House was once better furnished,
and he could have welcomed his Majesty with greater Plenty of it, had not a Blew Ribbon that attended on his Majesty with a White Staff, plunder'd it from his Father by Trunks full.
and he could have welcomed his Majesty with greater Plenty of it, had not a Blue Ribbon that attended on his Majesty with a White Staff, plundered it from his Father by Trunks full.
But not long after, as an honorary Reward, his Majesty by Letters Patents changed Sir Robert Paston into Viscount Yarmouth Baron of Paston, the Ancient Seat of this Family;
But not long After, as an honorary Reward, his Majesty by Letters Patents changed Sir Robert Paston into Viscount Yarmouth Baron of Paston, the Ancient Seat of this Family;
and unexpected Zeal in Publick Affairs, begat Wonder and Admiration in most, and by his great Care and noble Designs for his Majestics Interest and Service, he soon made himself great and dear to the King his Master.
and unexpected Zeal in Public Affairs, begat Wonder and Admiration in most, and by his great Care and noble Designs for his Majestics Interest and Service, he soon made himself great and dear to the King his Master.
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for when all others frowned upon him, the King smiled, and Publickly Embraced him in the House of Lords more than once, declaring, He had found him Trusty and Faithful:
for when all Others frowned upon him, the King smiled, and Publicly Embraced him in the House of lords more than once, declaring, He had found him Trusty and Faithful:
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Nay, some that hear me, heard the King say, That whatsoever Service and Respects they shewed the Lord Yarmouth their Lord Lieutenant in this City, he took it done to himself, or to that purpose.
Nay, Some that hear me, herd the King say, That whatsoever Service and Respects they showed the Lord Yarmouth their Lord Lieutenant in this city, he took it done to himself, or to that purpose.
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But whatever Wonder and Admiration all this had raised, it soon passed into the natural Daughters of Envy, Suspicion, and Detraction; into the Spirit of Obloquy and Slander, and brought upon him great Vexation and many Troubles.
But whatever Wonder and Admiration all this had raised, it soon passed into the natural Daughters of Envy, Suspicion, and Detraction; into the Spirit of Obloquy and Slander, and brought upon him great Vexation and many Troubles.
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Envy, that l•ke the Fire of Vetruvius broke out upon him, and might with the very Ashes have buried another, enclined and enspirited him with the more real and greater Vigour.
Envy, that l•ke the Fire of Vitruvius broke out upon him, and might with the very Ashes have buried Another, inclined and enspirited him with the more real and greater Vigour.
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He was great in the Favour of God, great was he in his Piety: Such was his Piety, that he always, whatsoever Business happened, opened and shut the Day with the same Key of Prayer in private unto God,
He was great in the Favour of God, great was he in his Piety: Such was his Piety, that he always, whatsoever Business happened, opened and shut the Day with the same Key of Prayer in private unto God,
And what, in this profane Age, wherein Men generally neglect it, or if not, only take it to qualifie themselves for some Place or Preferment, will hardly be believed,
And what, in this profane Age, wherein Men generally neglect it, or if not, only take it to qualify themselves for Some Place or Preferment, will hardly be believed,
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What great strictness he did use, what holy Preparation he did make when Sacrament days came, (and to him they never came too often:) He always sequestred himself from all Business and Company a day before at the least:
What great strictness he did use, what holy Preparation he did make when Sacrament days Come, (and to him they never Come too often:) He always sequestered himself from all Business and Company a day before At the least:
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And these were his own words, That he feared that Act of Parliament which designed so much good, would in time take away the Reverence due to that Holy Ordinance,
And these were his own words, That he feared that Act of Parliament which designed so much good, would in time take away the reverence due to that Holy Ordinance,
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But it was not so with him, for as my instructions tell me, he received this Holy Communion as his Viaticum just before his Passover, not long before his death, with as much Comfort as Devotion.
But it was not so with him, for as my instructions tell me, he received this Holy Communion as his Viaticum just before his Passover, not long before his death, with as much Comfort as Devotion.
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Had I not Been too long already, I would branch his Piety into as many Particulars as I did his Worth; But why should I mention the Parish Church at Oxnead, where he lived, which he adorned and beautified? Why should I speak of the Chappel in the House, which he built and consecrated to the Service of God? Why should I mind you of that Rich and Noble Plate he furnished God's Altar with? were I silent they should remain,
Had I not Been too long already, I would branch his Piety into as many Particulars as I did his Worth; But why should I mention the Parish Church At Oxnead, where he lived, which he adorned and beautified? Why should I speak of the Chapel in the House, which he built and consecrated to the Service of God? Why should I mind you of that Rich and Noble Plate he furnished God's Altar with? were I silent they should remain,
Indeed he was made up of Pity and Tender-heartedness, of Christian Kindness and Compassion. As to that Charity which implies Forgiveness of Injuries, he was most Eminent:
Indeed he was made up of Pity and Tenderheartedness, of Christian Kindness and Compassion. As to that Charity which Implies Forgiveness of Injuries, he was most Eminent:
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After some (as I intimated) had set to work all their Engines, and like the Roman Retiaries spread their Nets to entangle him, whom otherwise they could not destroy:
After Some (as I intimated) had Set to work all their Engines, and like the Roman Retiaries spread their Nets to entangle him, whom otherwise they could not destroy:
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His Faults, Frailties, Sins and Infirmities, so much by him bewailed, and through his True Repentance buried in the Grave of Christ, in whom was his Strength and Hope, his Faith and Salvation, I doubt not but your Christian Charity will think fit to bury with him in a deeper Grave, the Grave of Oblivion,
His Faults, Frailties, Sins and Infirmities, so much by him bewailed, and through his True Repentance buried in the Grave of christ, in whom was his Strength and Hope, his Faith and Salvation, I doubt not but your Christian Charity will think fit to bury with him in a Deeper Grave, the Grave of Oblivion,
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I left it to the last, because my Instructions tell me, after he commended his Soul to God in the Church her Prayers (which during his whole Sickness, he devoutly heard twice in his Chamber every day) he gave Counsel,
I left it to the last, Because my Instructions tell me, After he commended his Soul to God in the Church her Prayers (which during his Whole Sickness, he devoutly herd twice in his Chamber every day) he gave Counsel,
He died a True, and Loyal Protestant, a sound Member of the Church of England; he departed in her Faith, which they of Rome call Heresie, and they of Geneva, Popery.
He died a True, and Loyal Protestant, a found Member of the Church of England; he departed in her Faith, which they of Room call Heresy, and they of Geneva, Popery.
And in the very Point of Death, he seemed to taste of the Sweet of Eternal Peace, that Happy Rest of the Life Above, where he sits among them, That are about the Throne, clothed in White, with a Crown of Gold upon his Head:
And in the very Point of Death, he seemed to taste of the Sweet of Eternal Peace, that Happy Rest of the Life Above, where he sits among them, That Are about the Throne, clothed in White, with a Crown of Gold upon his Head:
And let it be our Care so to live, that every one of us may have a Place, within the Rounds there, to sing Eternal Halelujahs to him that siteth upon the Throne;
And let it be our Care so to live, that every one of us may have a Place, within the Rounds there, to sing Eternal Hallelujahs to him that siteth upon the Throne;
