A sermon preach'd before Her Majesty the Queen Dowager in her chappel at Somerset-House, upon the fifth Sunday after Easter, May 9, 1686 / by William Hall.
A SERMON Preach'd before the Queen Dowager, On Rogation-Sunday, May 9. 1686. Amen, Amen, dico vobis, Si quid petieritis Patrem in nomine meo, dabit vobis.
A SERMON Preached before the Queen Dowager, On Rogation-Sunday, May 9. 1686. Amen, Amen, dico vobis, Si quid petieritis Patrem in nomine meo, Dabit vobis.
— Petite & accipietis, ut gaudium vestrum sit plenum. Joh. 16.23, 24. Amen, Amen, I say to you, If you shall ask the Father any thing in my Name, he will give it you.
— Petite & accipietis, ut gaudium Vestrum sit plenum. John 16.23, 24. Amen, Amen, I say to you, If you shall ask the Father any thing in my Name, he will give it you.
OUR Blessed Saviour, in that incomparable Sermon at his last Supper, (of which his Beloved Disciple St. John has given us a Copy, from his thirteenth to his seventeenth Chapter) reads a Lesson to his Apostles, of the highest importance to their future Conduct and Comportment.
OUR Blessed Saviour, in that incomparable Sermon At his last Supper, (of which his beloved Disciple Saint John has given us a Copy, from his thirteenth to his seventeenth Chapter) reads a lesson to his Apostles, of the highest importance to their future Conduct and Comportment.
Sicut dilexi vos: He gave them a clear and ample View, a full Prospect of all those Pains and Afflictions, of all those Torments, of that Death they were to undergo for his sake.
Sicut Desi vos: He gave them a clear and ample View, a full Prospect of all those Pains and Afflictions, of all those Torments, of that Death they were to undergo for his sake.
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He acquainted them with the nature of their Sufferings, with what they were to endure from the Jews and Gentiles, who would both combine, (like as Herod and Pilate to the Death of our Saviour,) in the Contrivance of such exquisite Torments,
He acquainted them with the nature of their Sufferings, with what they were to endure from the jews and Gentiles, who would both combine, (like as Herod and Pilate to the Death of our Saviour,) in the Contrivance of such exquisite Torments,
The Jews would think themselves obliged to destroy them, as Impostors, as Preachers of a false and pernicious Doctrine, a Doctrine so opposite to the Tenor of their Belief,
The jews would think themselves obliged to destroy them, as Impostors, as Preachers of a false and pernicious Doctrine, a Doctrine so opposite to the Tenor of their Belief,
The Gentiles would perform their utmost Endeavours, to offer up these Men a most acceptable Sacrifice to the Divinities they ador'd, inasmuch as the Apostles were to wage War against them, to become their profess'd and irreconcileable Enemies.
The Gentiles would perform their utmost Endeavours, to offer up these Men a most acceptable Sacrifice to the Divinities they adored, inasmuch as the Apostles were to wage War against them, to become their professed and Irreconcilable Enemies.
but to plant them in the Souls of others, to prescribe Rules and Methods of a new Life, of a new Belief, to preach Penance, Afflictions, Crosses, Persecutions even to death, to Men indulging themselves all sorts of inordinate Pleasures:
but to plant them in the Souls of Others, to prescribe Rules and Methods of a new Life, of a new Belief, to preach Penance, Afflictions, Crosses, Persecutions even to death, to Men indulging themselves all sorts of inordinate Pleasures:
to preach Poverty of spirit at least, as absolutely necessary to Salvation, to Men boundless in their Riches, boundless in their Desires of scraping them together, by all means possible, good or bad;
to preach Poverty of Spirit At least, as absolutely necessary to Salvation, to Men boundless in their Riches, boundless in their Desires of scraping them together, by all means possible, good or bad;
to controul lawless Usurpation and Tyranny; to level immoderate Flights of Ambition; to transform the Idolaters of Vice, into the Admirers and Proselytes of Vertue;
to control lawless Usurpation and Tyranny; to level immoderate Flights of Ambition; to transform the Idolaters of Vice, into the Admirers and Proselytes of Virtue;
so disagreeable to Sense and corrupted Nature, not to be discourag'd, not to shrink back, not to cry out as upon another occasion, Quis ergo poterit salvus esse? Who is it then that can be saved? Our B. Saviour therefore, who well knew how easily Men are deterr'd from doing good,
so disagreeable to Sense and corrupted Nature, not to be discouraged, not to shrink back, not to cry out as upon Another occasion, Quis ergo poterit Salvus esse? Who is it then that can be saved? Our B. Saviour Therefore, who well knew how Easily Men Are deterred from doing good,
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that they might not be disheartned or dismay'd at the mighty Task, after he had convinc'd them in his precedent Discourse, that there was nothing that lay under his Commands,
that they might not be disheartened or dismayed At the mighty Task, After he had convinced them in his precedent Discourse, that there was nothing that lay under his Commands,
but what was so far from being not feasible, that it was easie, confers upon them more sensible Encouragement in the Verse foregoing that of my Text. In which he promises to give them unconceivable Comfort and Consolation in the midst of all their Troubles and Afflictions;
but what was so Far from being not feasible, that it was easy, confers upon them more sensible Encouragement in the Verse foregoing that of my Text. In which he promises to give them unconceivable Comfort and Consolation in the midst of all their Troubles and Afflictions;
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nay commands them to have recourse to Prayer, as the necessary Means to render all Burdens light, all Yokes sweet, all Labours and Pains easie. Amen, Amen, dico vobis;
nay commands them to have recourse to Prayer, as the necessary Means to render all Burdens Light, all Yokes sweet, all Labours and Pains easy. Amen, Amen, dico vobis;
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As if he had said (as St. Chrysostom remarks), You must not think you must rely upon your own strength, to surmount the Difficulties you are to encounter with:
As if he had said (as Saint Chrysostom remarks), You must not think you must rely upon your own strength, to surmount the Difficulties you Are to encounter with:
and he'l bless your Endeavours, he'l strengthen them with his all-surmounting Grace, he'l enable you to withstand and overcome whatsoever would obstruct your Proceedings.
and He'll bless your Endeavours, He'll strengthen them with his all-surmounting Grace, He'll enable you to withstand and overcome whatsoever would obstruct your Proceedings.
Since therefore our Holy Mother the Church, in a Season sacred to Prayer, do's propose to her Children the Gospel, wherein our Saviour encourages his beloved Disciples, to addict themselves to that holy Exercise,
Since Therefore our Holy Mother the Church, in a Season sacred to Prayer, do's propose to her Children the Gospel, wherein our Saviour encourages his Beloved Disciples, to addict themselves to that holy Exercise,
I think it will not be unseasonable from the words of my Text, to exhort you likewise (D. Christians) to apply your selves with joynt consent, with united affection and fervor, to the devout and holy Exercise of Prayer;
I think it will not be unseasonable from the words of my Text, to exhort you likewise (D. Christians) to apply your selves with joint consent, with united affection and fervor, to the devout and holy Exercise of Prayer;
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and that, not for these ensuing Days only, wherein we are more strictly engag'd by the Church to pay our respective Duties to Almighty God, the better to dispose us on Thursday next to ascend with Christ in Spirit into Heaven,
and that, not for these ensuing Days only, wherein we Are more strictly engaged by the Church to pay our respective Duties to Almighty God, the better to dispose us on Thursday next to ascend with christ in Spirit into Heaven,
and prepare us to entertain that supreme Author of all Sanctity and Grace, the Third Person of the ever Blessed Trinity, who descended upon the Apostles in fiery Tongues,
and prepare us to entertain that supreme Author of all Sanctity and Grace, the Third Person of the ever Blessed Trinity, who descended upon the Apostles in fiery Tongues,
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to the end, that by addicting your selves to an Employment, as necessary as advantageous to a Christian, your joy may be full, Ʋt gaudium vestrum sit plenum.
to the end, that by addicting your selves to an Employment, as necessary as advantageous to a Christian, your joy may be full, Ʋt gaudium Vestrum sit plenum.
To this purpose I design, God willing, this day to set before you in the First Part of my Discourse, the Excellency of Prayer, together with the Advantages you may reap from it.
To this purpose I Design, God willing, this day to Set before you in the First Part of my Discourse, the Excellency of Prayer, together with the Advantages you may reap from it.
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and make it good in My behalf, I must desire you to joyn your Prayers with mine, that what I shall say, may be to his Honour and Glory, to the good of all our Souls.
and make it good in My behalf, I must desire you to join your Prayers with mine, that what I shall say, may be to his Honour and Glory, to the good of all our Souls.
And to this end let us with our best Devotion implore his Divine Assistance, by the Intercession of the most Holy Virgin-Mother, AVE MARIA, &c. I Am throughly persuaded (D.A.) that there cannot be given a more elevated Idea of the Excellency of Prayer, then by shewing, 1. That it came from Heaven. 2. That it conducts us to Heaven. 3. That it makes us find Heaven upon Earth.
And to this end let us with our best Devotion implore his Divine Assistance, by the Intercession of the most Holy Virgin mother, HAVE MARIA, etc. I Am thoroughly persuaded (D.A.) that there cannot be given a more elevated Idea of the Excellency of Prayer, then by showing, 1. That it Come from Heaven. 2. That it conducts us to Heaven. 3. That it makes us find Heaven upon Earth.
Before the Angels were establish'd in Glory, God himself was taken up with Prayer; not as the word commonly signifies with us, Petition or Impetration, in as much as that Supreme and Independent Being could neither Pray in this Sense to others,
Before the Angels were established in Glory, God himself was taken up with Prayer; not as the word commonly signifies with us, Petition or Impetration, in as much as that Supreme and Independent Being could neither Pray in this Sense to Others,
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When this Word descended from the Bosom of his Eternal Father without either Change or Separation, to cloath himself with our Flesh in the chast Womb of the Virgin-Mother, I find he came among us to teach us what he put in practice himself, the holy Exercise of Prayer. It is written of his House, that it is to be Consecrated to Divine Service or Prayer: Domus mea Domus Orationis vocabitur.
When this Word descended from the Bosom of his Eternal Father without either Change or Separation, to cloth himself with our Flesh in the chaste Womb of the Virgin mother, I find he Come among us to teach us what he put in practice himself, the holy Exercise of Prayer. It is written of his House, that it is to be Consecrated to Divine Service or Prayer: Domus mea Domus Orationis vocabitur.
And which was his first House, but the Womb of his Virgin-Mother, where he dwelt nine Months in that divine Employment? The first Chapter of his Prayer-Book,
And which was his First House, but the Womb of his Virgin mother, where he dwelled nine Months in that divine Employment? The First Chapter of his Prayer-Book,
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as the Royal Prophet says of him, Psal. 40.10. In capite Libri scriptum est de me, &c. In the beginning of the Book it is written of me, that I should do thy will.
as the Royal Prophet Says of him, Psalm 40.10. In capite Libri Scriptum est de me, etc. In the beginning of the Book it is written of me, that I should do thy will.
This Light of the World shed not a Beam upon benighted Man, he broke not from the sacred Cloud whereinto he had retir'd, Nubes latibulum ejus, till the Revolution of that time was ended.
This Light of the World shed not a Beam upon benighted Man, he broke not from the sacred Cloud whereinto he had retired, Clouds latibulum His, till the Revolution of that time was ended.
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And as if he thought it not enough to spend whole Thirty Years under the Roof of Mary, he repairs to a Desert, a lonely and melancholly Desert, where for Forty Days and Forty Nights, not granting his Body the satisfaction of the least Repast, free from the noise and bustle of the World, he is totally addicted to Contemplation. Our B. Saviour was as well God as Man;
And as if he Thought it not enough to spend Whole Thirty years under the Roof of Marry, he repairs to a Desert, a lonely and melancholy Desert, where for Forty Days and Forty Nights, not granting his Body the satisfaction of the least Repast, free from the noise and bustle of the World, he is totally addicted to Contemplation. Our B. Saviour was as well God as Man;
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'twas to encourage us to an imitation of his holy Life, to render our Prayers more efficacious, more meritorious, he selected such Conveniences as might be an help to our Prayers.
'twas to encourage us to an imitation of his holy Life, to render our Prayers more efficacious, more meritorious, he selected such Conveniences as might be an help to our Prayers.
Methinks he acquaints us with his divine Intentions from the Desert, with an Exemplum dedi vobis; I have given you an Example, that you do as I have done.
Methinks he acquaints us with his divine Intentions from the Desert, with an Exemplum dedi vobis; I have given you an Exampl, that you do as I have done.
And altho' he equally Pray'd in all Places, and at all Times, the Evangelists have taken a particular care to acquaint us, that after he had labour'd and toyl'd all the Day in Preaching, Teaching,
And although he equally Prayed in all Places, and At all Times, the Evangelists have taken a particular care to acquaint us, that After he had laboured and toiled all the Day in Preaching, Teaching,
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he drew the Curtains of the Night upon the face of this World, he shrowded it with darkness more seasonable, more proper for Prayer. Ah, what comfort must a serious Meditation upon those three last mysterious Hours our B. Saviour was dying in upon the Cross, bring to the Soul of a repenting Sinner!
he drew the Curtains of the Night upon the face of this World, he shrouded it with darkness more seasonable, more proper for Prayer. Ah, what Comfort must a serious Meditation upon those three last mysterious Hours our B. Saviour was dying in upon the Cross, bring to the Soul of a repenting Sinner!
He made there an Application of his most bitter Passion, of his most dolorous Crucifixion, of his most painful Death to the Distempers of our diseased Hearts.
He made there an Application of his most bitter Passion, of his most dolorous Crucifixion, of his most painful Death to the Distempers of our diseased Hearts.
so his Death for our sakes might conduce to the entire Remission of our Sins. He offer'd the infinite Price of his inestimable Blood for the Redemption of Mankind.
so his Death for our sakes might conduce to the entire Remission of our Sins. He offered the infinite Price of his inestimable Blood for the Redemption of Mankind.
He begg'd of his Eternal Father to cancel the Debts we had contracted, to blot out of his remembrance our Transgressions, at the same time that he interceded at the Throne of his Mercy for the blind and ungrateful Jews.
He begged of his Eternal Father to cancel the Debts we had contracted, to blot out of his remembrance our Transgressions, At the same time that he interceded At the Throne of his Mercy for the blind and ungrateful jews.
Nor may we doubt, but as he pour'd forth his Soul in Prayer with his last Breath, saying to his Eternal Father, Into thy hands I commend my spirit, so he bequeathed the Spirit of Prayer as a Legacy to us, both to accompany and secure our Exit out of this Life;
Nor may we doubt, but as he poured forth his Soul in Prayer with his last Breath, saying to his Eternal Father, Into thy hands I commend my Spirit, so he bequeathed the Spirit of Prayer as a Legacy to us, both to accompany and secure our Exit out of this Life;
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Inclinato capite emisit spiritum. Ah my dearest Saviour, I receive with the most profound Submission possible, with the greatest Veneration, thy Holy, thy Divine Spirit;
Inclinato capite Emitted spiritum. Ah my dearest Saviour, I receive with the most profound Submission possible, with the greatest Veneration, thy Holy, thy Divine Spirit;
2. If Prayer came from Heaven, as we must needs allow, since it was brought us from thence by the Worlds Redeemer, it glories in a Prerogative more to our advantage;
2. If Prayer Come from Heaven, as we must needs allow, since it was brought us from thence by the World's Redeemer, it Glories in a Prerogative more to our advantage;
If any one drink of that delicious Spring, which pious and religious Souls so frequently refresh themselves with in the holy Exercise of Prayer, it shall become in him a Fountain, whose Waters shall reascend as high as their Origin,
If any one drink of that delicious Spring, which pious and religious Souls so frequently refresh themselves with in the holy Exercise of Prayer, it shall become in him a Fountain, whose Waters shall reascend as high as their Origin,
Quid est oratio, (says to this purpose the great St. Augustin, ) nisi ascensio animae de terrestribus ad coelestia, inquisitio supernorum, invisibilium desiderium? For what is Prayer, but an elevation of the Soul from terrestrial to celestial Cogitations,
Quid est oratio, (Says to this purpose the great Saint Augustin,) nisi Ascension Spirits de terrestribus ad coelestia, Inquisition supernorum, invisibilium desiderium? For what is Prayer, but an elevation of the Soul from terrestrial to celestial Cogitations,
As our Lord was seen leaning upon the utmost Rounds of this mystick Ladder, or rather (as the Septuagint give a more congruous Construction) as the Ladder was seen leaning upon our Lord that supported it;
As our Lord was seen leaning upon the utmost Rounds of this mystic Ladder, or rather (as the septuagint give a more congruous Construction) as the Ladder was seen leaning upon our Lord that supported it;
so Prayer derives its efficacy, its vigour and force from the gracious assistance of an all-powerful God, who both raises and draws its Votaries to himself.
so Prayer derives its efficacy, its vigour and force from the gracious assistance of an all-powerful God, who both raises and draws its Votaries to himself.
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she enters into the Palace of her Lord without controul or disturbance, (Prayer being the Key of Paradise (saith S. Augustin ) which gives her admittance into the Royal Bed-Chamber, where she freely entertains her self with an infinite Majesty) she becomes familiar with her God, she not only obtains his Blessing as her Father, disarms his just Indignation against her own,
she enters into the Palace of her Lord without control or disturbance, (Prayer being the Key of Paradise (Says S. Augustin) which gives her admittance into the Royal Bed-Chamber, where she freely entertains her self with an infinite Majesty) she becomes familiar with her God, she not only obtains his Blessing as her Father, disarms his just Indignation against her own,
and the Worlds Offences, atones for her self and others, but addresses her self to him as her dearest Friend, appropriates him to her as her Beloved, with the Spouse in the Canticles; Dilectus meus mihi, & ego illi. Insomuch that our Sovereign infinitely delighted with such familiar Addresses, invites, encourages,
and the World's Offences, atones for her self and Others, but Addresses her self to him as her dearest Friend, appropriates him to her as her beloved, with the Spouse in the Canticles; Beloved meus mihi, & ego illi. Insomuch that our Sovereign infinitely delighted with such familiar Addresses, invites, encourages,
3. But we have not only the advantage of being conducted to Heaven by Prayer; 'tis also blessed with a singular Priviledge, that it makes us find Heaven upon Earth. To evidence this Truth, let us settle our serious Consideration, let us fix our Regards upon such devout Christians,
3. But we have not only the advantage of being conducted to Heaven by Prayer; it's also blessed with a singular Privilege, that it makes us find Heaven upon Earth. To evidence this Truth, let us settle our serious Consideration, let us fix our Regards upon such devout Christians,
Men living or leading their Lives in Prayer, find Heaven even in this World, inasmuch as they are dead to the World, to live with God, to live with the Angels with the Life of God:
Men living or leading their Lives in Prayer, find Heaven even in this World, inasmuch as they Are dead to the World, to live with God, to live with the Angels with the Life of God:
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But this Death to the World, ought rather to be stil'd a Resurrection then a Death: A Resurrection with their divine Original Christ Jesus, from the Grave of this World.
But this Death to the World, ought rather to be Styled a Resurrection then a Death: A Resurrection with their divine Original christ jesus, from the Grave of this World.
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Those by consequence that are devoted to Prayer, are risen with Christ; have a Heaven upon Earth with Christ not yet ascended, will mount with Christ from Earth to Heaven.
Those by consequence that Are devoted to Prayer, Are risen with christ; have a Heaven upon Earth with christ not yet ascended, will mount with christ from Earth to Heaven.
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if they that are so much taken up with our Concerns, as that they are continually upon the Watch, upon the Guard, to secure us from that roaring Lyon the Devil, seeking to devour us;
if they that Are so much taken up with our Concerns, as that they Are continually upon the Watch, upon the Guard, to secure us from that roaring lion the devil, seeking to devour us;
if they notwithstanding are at the same time bless'd with the beatifical Vision, if they see God, enjoy Heaven upon Earth, certainly there is some proportion between Souls in Prayer, and Spirits upon Duty;
if they notwithstanding Are At the same time blessed with the beatifical Vision, if they see God, enjoy Heaven upon Earth, Certainly there is Some proportion between Souls in Prayer, and Spirits upon Duty;
if we have regard to the Concern they are engag'd in, their Heaven must be upon Earth. If we look upon the Soul as confin'd to the Body, she has at least an Antipast of that Bliss these Spirits are perfectly possess'd with,
if we have regard to the Concern they Are engaged in, their Heaven must be upon Earth. If we look upon the Soul as confined to the Body, she has At least an Antipast of that Bliss these Spirits Are perfectly possessed with,
Do not we thus enjoy Heaven upon Earth? do not we thus partake of the Happiness of Angels? Prayer comes from Heaven, Prayer leads to Heaven, Prayer makes us happy with Heaven upon Earth. O quam suavis est, Domine, Spiritus tuus in nobis;
Do not we thus enjoy Heaven upon Earth? do not we thus partake of the Happiness of Angels? Prayer comes from Heaven, Prayer leads to Heaven, Prayer makes us happy with Heaven upon Earth. O quam Suavis est, Domine, Spiritus Thy in nobis;
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O my Lord and Saviour Christ, how sweet is thy Spirit? How beneficial is the Spirit thou hast left us, the Spirit of Prayer which thou hast recommended to us?
Oh my Lord and Saviour christ, how sweet is thy Spirit? How beneficial is the Spirit thou hast left us, the Spirit of Prayer which thou hast recommended to us?
'Tis evident from the First Part of the Discourse, that the Mind is elevated to God by Prayer: the Explication therefore of the Sequel of this Definition shall be a pregnant proof of the Necessity we are in, of making such Addresses to him,
It's evident from the First Part of the Discourse, that the Mind is elevated to God by Prayer: the Explication Therefore of the Sequel of this Definition shall be a pregnant proof of the Necessity we Are in, of making such Addresses to him,
as that we may alleviate the Burden of our Troubles in this World, we may invite the celestial Influence of his Grace upon our selves and Neighbours, we may acknowledge him as we ought,
as that we may alleviate the Burden of our Troubles in this World, we may invite the celestial Influence of his Grace upon our selves and Neighbours, we may acknowledge him as we ought,
We know there are Miseries that oppress the Soul, Miseries that afflict and torment the Body. The Miseries of the Soul are many: She is blind, erroneous, ignorant in the Operations of her Understanding;
We know there Are Misery's that oppress the Soul, Misery's that afflict and torment the Body. The Misery's of the Soul Are many: She is blind, erroneous, ignorant in the Operations of her Understanding;
at the best, more prone to acquiesce to the Suggestions of Sin, then comply with the previous Motions of Grace: She is corrupted in her Judgment, decay'd in her Memory; she is weak and feeble in all her Faculties.
At the best, more prove to acquiesce to the Suggestions of since, then comply with the previous Motions of Grace: She is corrupted in her Judgement, decayed in her Memory; she is weak and feeble in all her Faculties.
Add to these domestick Evils, these in-born Miseries, those she suffers from abroad, those she suffers from the World, from the Allurements of the Flesh, from the Suggestions of the Devil. She is betray'd to the World, by the Concupiscence of the Eyes;
Add to these domestic Evils, these inborn Misery's, those she suffers from abroad, those she suffers from the World, from the Allurements of the Flesh, from the Suggestions of the devil. She is betrayed to the World, by the Concupiscence of the Eyes;
The Devil Lords it over her, by engaging her, through his Wiles, into Pride of Life. What must she do to be deliver'd from this intolerable Oppression? Whose assistance must she call upon? Whose help? She is closely besieg'd by her Enemies without, she is treacherously betray'd by her Domesticks within:
The devil lords it over her, by engaging her, through his Wiles, into Pride of Life. What must she do to be Delivered from this intolerable Oppression? Whose assistance must she call upon? Whose help? She is closely besieged by her Enemies without, she is treacherously betrayed by her Domestics within:
Inimici hominis domestici ejus. To whom shall she have recourse for Succour or Relief? To whom but to the King, her Supreme Lord, her Sovereign, her God? To whom shall she send her devout Sighs, her penitential Tears, her assiduous and fervent Prayers? The Almighty gave her Orders, to call upon him in the day of Affliction; He promis'd her his Aid and Assistance, upon Condition she would attribute to him the Glory of the Victory, she would return him her Acknowledgments and Homage:
Inimici hominis Domestici His. To whom shall she have recourse for Succour or Relief? To whom but to the King, her Supreme Lord, her Sovereign, her God? To whom shall she send her devout Sighs, her penitential Tears, her assiduous and fervent Prayers? The Almighty gave her Order, to call upon him in the day of Affliction; He promised her his Aid and Assistance, upon Condition she would attribute to him the Glory of the Victory, she would return him her Acknowledgments and Homage:
and expects relief from the Grace of Jesus. Gratia Domini Jesu Christi. Invoke his Assistance therefore, beg he would extinguish the Rebellion of the Flesh.
and expects relief from the Grace of jesus. Gratia Domini Jesu Christ. Invoke his Assistance Therefore, beg he would extinguish the Rebellion of the Flesh.
Ter Dominum rogavi. I have Petition'd thrice, replies the afflicted Soul, Ʋt auferretur a me stimulus carnis meoe. Neither were his Petitions unregarded;
Ter Dominum rogavi. I have Petitioned thrice, replies the afflicted Soul, Ʋt auferretur a me stimulus carnis meoe. Neither were his Petitions unregarded;
the Grace he receiv'd at the Instance of his Prayers, enabled him couragiously to withstand all Assaults, repel all Temptations, to triumph over the Enemies that aim'd at his Ruine. Sufficit tibi, Paule, gratia mea.
the Grace he received At the Instance of his Prayers, enabled him courageously to withstand all Assaults, repel all Temptations, to triumph over the Enemies that aimed At his Ruin. Sufficit tibi, Paul, Gratia mea.
or rather oppress'd with the intolerable weight of Miseries and Afflictions; 'tis as absolutely requisite against the Miseries that fall upon the Body; the Miseries of the Body being as grievous,
or rather oppressed with the intolerable weight of Misery's and Afflictions; it's as absolutely requisite against the Misery's that fallen upon the Body; the Misery's of the Body being as grievous,
as afflicting in some proportion, as those of the Soul. I need not call upon any other Witness then our own Experience, to manifest the truth of this Assertion.
as afflicting in Some proportion, as those of the Soul. I need not call upon any other Witness then our own Experience, to manifest the truth of this Assertion.
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Since that Sin that was unfortunately hatch'd in the Garden of Eden, Man that was before Lord of this Universe, the Master of the World, has now the Universe, the whole World against him.
Since that since that was unfortunately hatched in the Garden of Eden, Man that was before Lord of this Universe, the Master of the World, has now the Universe, the Whole World against him.
that they, like Samson, may draw after their own, the Ruine of this Philistine. The Beasts, created for his use and service, over whom he was appointed Lord and Master, revolt by a joynt Instinct, that seems to transcend the reach of a Creature, guided only by the blind Impulse of Sense.
that they, like samson, may draw After their own, the Ruin of this Philistine. The Beasts, created for his use and service, over whom he was appointed Lord and Master, revolt by a joint Instinct, that seems to transcend the reach of a Creature, guided only by the blind Impulse of Sense.
Put to Sea, Periculis in mari, thou hast Enemies at Sea. If thou return to thy Friends, thy Friends are false, thy Friends are Flatterers, thou art likewise in danger there, Periculis in falsis fratribus. Devil with Devil firm Concord holds;
Put to Sea, Periculis in Mary, thou hast Enemies At Sea. If thou return to thy Friends, thy Friends Are false, thy Friends Are Flatterers, thou art likewise in danger there, Periculis in falsis fratribus. devil with devil firm Concord holds;
Where therefore must Man, miserable, unfortunate Man, seek for refuge against the united force of so many pernicious and malignant Enemies? Where shall he find a shelter from a Storm, that menaces his Destruction on all sides? Whither shall he run for succour? To God (saith St. Chrysostom ) born up upon the Wings of Prayer:
Where Therefore must Man, miserable, unfortunate Man, seek for refuge against the united force of so many pernicious and malignant Enemies? Where shall he find a shelter from a Storm, that menaces his Destruction on all sides? Whither shall he run for succour? To God (Says Saint Chrysostom) born up upon the Wings of Prayer:
Let him flie to the Throne of the Almighty, far above these material Orbs, that surround us, far above the reach of an Invasion, either from the Heavens, Elements, Beasts, or Men. Let him enter In locum tabernaculi admirabilis, usque ad domum Dei;
Let him fly to the Throne of the Almighty, Far above these material Orbs, that surround us, Far above the reach of an Invasion, either from the Heavens, Elements, Beasts, or Men. Let him enter In locum tabernaculi admirabilis, usque ad domum Dei;
Let him enter into the place of the admirable Tabernacle, let him enter into the House of God, Ʋsque ad domum Dei. Oratio humiliantis se penetrat nubes, & non discedet donec altissimus aspiciat;
Let him enter into the place of the admirable Tabernacle, let him enter into the House of God, Ʋsque ad domum Dei. Oratio humiliantis se penetrate Clouds, & non discedet donec altissimus aspiciat;
Do the Heavens molest him? Prayer (saith St. Chrysostom ) has been a sure Fence against their malignant Influence; Plagas coeli irruentis delevit Oratio.
Do the Heavens molest him? Prayer (Says Saint Chrysostom) has been a sure Fence against their malignant Influence; Plagas coeli irruentis delevit Oratio.
Impetum Leonum cohibuit. Prayer has compos'd the Differences of Men; Bella composuit, praelia removit. Prayer has discover'd the Snares Men have laid to entrap one another;
Impetum Leonum cohibuit. Prayer has composed the Differences of Men; Bella Composuit, Praetia removit. Prayer has discovered the Snares Men have laid to entrap one Another;
As they are a powerful Engin, by which we draw down Blessings upon the Soul, against the Miseries of the Soul; upon the Body, against the Miseries of the Body; they likewise are efficacious for the good of our Neighbours, whether Enemies or Friends.
As they Are a powerful Engine, by which we draw down Blessings upon the Soul, against the Misery's of the Soul; upon the Body, against the Misery's of the Body; they likewise Are efficacious for the good of our Neighbours, whither Enemies or Friends.
Who was a greater Enemy to Christians then St. Paul, before his Conversion? You are not, I suppose, ignorant of the Persecutions he rais'd against the Church in its Infancy,
Who was a greater Enemy to Christians then Saint Paul, before his Conversion? You Are not, I suppose, ignorant of the Persecutions he raised against the Church in its Infancy,
when he bore the Name of Saul, with the Nature of a greedy and ravenous Wolf, that thirsted after the Blood of the Lambs and Sheep, of that tender and loving Pastor Christ Jesus. You know the bloody Designs he was bent upon,
when he boar the Name of Saul, with the Nature of a greedy and ravenous Wolf, that thirsted After the Blood of the Lambs and Sheep, of that tender and loving Pastor christ jesus. You know the bloody Designs he was bent upon,
when our B. Saviour appear'd to him in the Way, with a Saul, Saul, Quid me persequeris? Saul, Saul, why dost thou persecute me? Never Tyrant, the most inhumane Tyrant, was more violent against Christians,
when our B. Saviour appeared to him in the Way, with a Saul, Saul, Quid me persequeris? Saul, Saul, why dost thou persecute me? Never Tyrant, the most inhumane Tyrant, was more violent against Christians,
He travell'd from one City to another, to seize upon Christians, whom he loaded with Irons, whom he dragg'd before the Magistrates, whom he cast into Prisons;
He traveled from one city to Another, to seize upon Christians, whom he loaded with Irons, whom he dragged before the Magistrates, whom he cast into Prisons;
As Herod sought his Death amongst thousands of Innocents, Saul aim'd at Christ amongst thousands of Christians; tho' neither could meet with the Saviour of the World.
As Herod sought his Death among thousands of Innocents, Saul aimed At christ among thousands of Christians; though neither could meet with the Saviour of the World.
and dispensing no longer with that sacred Silence he had so strictly observ'd in this World, in the midst of his greatest Afflictions, reproaches Saul 's unheard of Cruelty, from the Throne of his Glory, Saul, Saul, Quid me persequeris? Thus stands Saul a Criminal before us, a Criminal of the blackest die.
and dispensing no longer with that sacred Silence he had so strictly observed in this World, in the midst of his greatest Afflictions, Reproaches Saul is unheard of Cruelty, from the Throne of his Glory, Saul, Saul, Quid me persequeris? Thus Stands Saul a Criminal before us, a Criminal of the Blackest die.
Thus I have represented him wich these Iniquities about him, to make a deeper Impression in your Souls of the prodigious Efficacy of Prayer, and by consequence of the great Obligation we have of Praying,
Thus I have represented him which these Iniquities about him, to make a Deeper Impression in your Souls of the prodigious Efficacy of Prayer, and by consequence of the great Obligation we have of Praying,
Saul, however here so black with Crimes, is for all this a glorious Saint, is in full possession of an eternal Kingdom, is reigning with Christ, is an illustrious Member of the Church Triumphant, is an Honour to the Church Militant. Whence proceeds so miraculous a Change, a Change of Name, a Change of Nature? A Change from Saul to Paul, from an extraordinary Sinner to an extraordinary Saint? From the Prayers of a Christian, from the Sighs, Tears,
Saul, however Here so black with Crimes, is for all this a glorious Saint, is in full possession of an Eternal Kingdom, is reigning with christ, is an illustrious Member of the Church Triumphant, is an Honour to the Church Militant. Whence proceeds so miraculous a Change, a Change of Name, a Change of Nature? A Change from Saul to Paul, from an extraordinary Sinner to an extraordinary Saint? From the Prayers of a Christian, from the Sighs, Tears,
and Prayers of a persecuted Christian, a Christian persecuted by Saul himself, a Christian expiring under a Mountain of Stones thrown at him at the Instance of Saul; To the Prayers of St. Stephen we owe this prodigious Conversion.
and Prayers of a persecuted Christian, a Christian persecuted by Saul himself, a Christian expiring under a Mountain of Stones thrown At him At the Instance of Saul; To the Prayers of Saint Stephen we owe this prodigious Conversion.
While the Jews animated and encourag'd by Saul, who ston'd St. Stephen with all their Hands, by taking care of all their Clothes, were answering to the cruelty of his intentions, the Saint lifted up his Hands and Eyes to Heaven, rais'd his dying Voice in a lamentable,
While the jews animated and encouraged by Saul, who stoned Saint Stephen with all their Hands, by taking care of all their Clothes, were answering to the cruelty of his intentions, the Saint lifted up his Hands and Eyes to Heaven, raised his dying Voice in a lamentable,
O Saul, thou ravenous Wolf, thou hast devour'd my Sheep: Expecta paulisper, & digeres; Stay a while, and thou shalt digest what as yet over-loads thy Conscience.
Oh Saul, thou ravenous Wolf, thou hast devoured my Sheep: Expect Paulisper, & digeres; Stay a while, and thou shalt digest what as yet overloads thy Conscience.
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Dicam plane, (continues the great S. August. S. Augustine, a most delicious Flower sprung likewise from the Root of Prayer ) Elisus est filius perditionis, & erectus est vas electionis;
Dicam plane, (continues the great S. August. S. Augustine, a most delicious Flower sprung likewise from the Root of Prayer) Elisus est filius perditionis, & erectus est vas electionis;
Because St. Stephen with bended Knees call'd not for Vengeance, but Mercy for Paul. Sic auditus est Stephanus ut ejus oratione deleretur peccatum, quod commisit Saulus;
Because Saint Stephen with bent Knees called not for Vengeance, but Mercy for Paul. Sic auditus est Stephanus ut His oration deleretur peccatum, quod commisit Saulus;
I think, after such an Example, none ought to doubt of the absolute Necessity of Prayer; of Praying for our selves, of Praying for the good of others. Heaven, that acquiesc'd to the Prayers of S. Stephen for St. Paul 's Conversion, we may justly hope will never deny any thing, that conduces to the good of our own, or Neighbours Souls.
I think, After such an Exampl, none ought to doubt of the absolute Necessity of Prayer; of Praying for our selves, of Praying for the good of Others. Heaven, that acquiesced to the Prayers of S. Stephen for Saint Paul is Conversion, we may justly hope will never deny any thing, that conduces to the good of our own, or Neighbours Souls.
If you shall ask any thing of the Father in my Name (says the Son), he'l grant it to your Prayers. But since he intimates here a Method of Prayer, to be true to my Promise,
If you shall ask any thing of the Father in my Name (Says the Son), He'll grant it to your Prayers. But since he intimates Here a Method of Prayer, to be true to my Promise,
and to render this Discourse as prosicuous as my Time will permit, I'le supersede a farther Explication of St. John Damascen 's Definition, to leave you in a few words the Manner how to Pray.
and to render this Discourse as prosicuous as my Time will permit, I'll supersede a farther Explication of Saint John Damascene is Definition, to leave you in a few words the Manner how to Pray.
Many Christians, notwithstanding the several Admonitions, the several Incitements they have received, to addict themselves to this devout, this holy Exercise of Prayer, notwithstanding that they are well instructed in the Manner, are still plung'd so far in the Cares and Concerns of this World, that they will not so much as afford themselves a Moment of their Time,
Many Christians, notwithstanding the several Admonitions, the several Incitements they have received, to addict themselves to this devout, this holy Exercise of Prayer, notwithstanding that they Are well instructed in the Manner, Are still plunged so Far in the Cares and Concerns of this World, that they will not so much as afford themselves a Moment of their Time,
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That I may not be wanting to the Necessities of all upon so great an Exigency, I shall in the Conclusion of this Discourse, Excite those to Pray, that do not;
That I may not be wanting to the Necessities of all upon so great an Exigency, I shall in the Conclusion of this Discourse, Excite those to Pray, that do not;
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I shall inform those of the Manner, that know not how; I shall, to the best of my Endeavours, rectifie the false Measures others have taken of Praying amiss.
I shall inform those of the Manner, that know not how; I shall, to the best of my Endeavours, rectify the false Measures Others have taken of Praying amiss.
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To this purpose, you flaming Seraphins, that veil your Eyes with your Wings, as not being able to bear that inaccessible Brightness, that is darted from the Countenance of an infinite Majesty;
To this purpose, you flaming Seraphim, that veil your Eyes with your Wings, as not being able to bear that inaccessible Brightness, that is darted from the Countenance of an infinite Majesty;
That cover your Eyes with two, your Feet with two, that Fly with two: Give me leave to adapt your Wings to Prayer, to fit it for its appearance before the Throne of the God you adore.
That cover your Eyes with two, your Feet with two, that Fly with two: Give me leave to adapt your Wings to Prayer, to fit it for its appearance before the Throne of the God you adore.
of their own infinit Littleness or Lowness, in respect of his infinit Height, which is the Second Condition necessary to Seraphical Prayer. Seraphins ask nothing for us,
of their own infinite Littleness or Lowness, in respect of his infinite Height, which is the Second Condition necessary to Seraphical Prayer. Seraphim ask nothing for us,
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First then, that Prayer may fit it self for a Seraphin, Sin must be banish'd out of the Soul. Si cor nostrum (saith St. John, a Seraphin for Love, for the Love of Jesus ) non reprehenderit nos, fiduciam habemus ad Deum,
First then, that Prayer may fit it self for a Seraphin, since must be banished out of the Soul. Si cor nostrum (Says Saint John, a Seraphin for Love, for the Love of jesus) non reprehenderit nos, fiduciam habemus ad God,
If our Hearts or Consciences do not check or accuse us, if our Souls are not defil'd with Sin, Fiduciam babemus, we may have Confidence, we need not fear;
If our Hearts or Consciences do not check or accuse us, if our Souls Are not defiled with since, Fiduciam babemus, we may have Confidence, we need not Fear;
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Do not therefore (D. Christians) rely upon your Prayers, if your Prayers are not grounded on the Innocence of your Lives. Ne offeratis ultra sacrificium frustra;
Do not Therefore (D. Christians) rely upon your Prayers, if your Prayers Are not grounded on the Innocence of your Lives. Ne offeratis ultra Sacrificium frustra;
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but whither? Where will you provide a place fit to entertain me? Do you think I can brook Tantas sordes conscientiae tuae? such an unclean, such an unsanctifi'd Soul? Should you invite a Servant of mine to your House, would not you, to save your Credit, take care to remove whatsoever is disgustful out of his sight? Would not you make it clean, set it in order? Certainly you would.
but whither? Where will you provide a place fit to entertain me? Do you think I can brook Tantas sordes conscientiae tuae? such an unclean, such an unsanctified Soul? Should you invite a Servant of mine to your House, would not you, to save your Credit, take care to remove whatsoever is disgustful out of his sighed? Would not you make it clean, Set it in order? Certainly you would.
Yet you have the confidence to invite me to your Soul, in the manner I now behold it, full of Rancour and Malice, full of Fraud and Rapine, full of Pride and Ambition, full of Anger, Lust, and Blasphemy;
Yet you have the confidence to invite me to your Soul, in the manner I now behold it, full of Rancour and Malice, full of Fraud and Rapine, full of Pride and Ambition, full of Anger, Lust, and Blasphemy;
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If you have a mind God should enter to inhabit there, provide for his coming, cease to offend, implore his Pardon for your past Transgressions, begin to love him as the Seraphins do.
If you have a mind God should enter to inhabit there, provide for his coming, cease to offend, implore his Pardon for your past Transgressions, begin to love him as the Seraphim do.
With what Patience, with what Humility, do's an innocent and poor Wretch wait at the rich Man's Door? With what Submission do's he appear before him? With far more Respect, with greater Awe should we beg an Alms at the Gates of God's Mercy.
With what Patience, with what Humility, do's an innocent and poor Wretch wait At the rich Man's Door? With what Submission do's he appear before him? With Far more Respect, with greater Awe should we beg an Alms At the Gates of God's Mercy.
So should our Eyes stedfastly regard the Grandeurs of the Almighty, and from thence take an occasion to plead for our selves, till he is graciously pleas'd to condescend to the relief of our Infirmities.
So should our Eyes steadfastly regard the Grandeurs of the Almighty, and from thence take an occasion to plead for our selves, till he is graciously pleased to condescend to the relief of our Infirmities.
Some desire Health, some Riches, others to be disencumber'd from the Burden of their Afflictions, some Preferments, Dignities or Honours; But never consider, with profound Submission to the inscrutable Secrets of Divine Providence,
some desire Health, Some Riches, Others to be disencumbered from the Burden of their Afflictions, Some Preferments, Dignities or Honours; But never Consider, with profound Submission to the inscrutable Secrets of Divine Providence,
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whether the Sickness they labour under, the Poverty they are in, the Troubles they are oppress'd with, their low or mean Condition, be not more suitable to the Will of God, more conducing to the Salvation of their Souls.
whither the Sickness they labour under, the Poverty they Are in, the Troubles they Are oppressed with, their low or mean Condition, be not more suitable to the Will of God, more conducing to the Salvation of their Souls.
How many now are tortur'd with unquenchable Flames, for the abuse of that Health the Almighty in anger conferr'd upon them? (For through a just Indignation he grants many Petitions, which he, according to the Dictates of his infinit Mercy, had most graciously deny'd)? How many with Dives, want Water to cool their burning Tongues, who, had they been contented with a less sensible Poverty then that of Lazarus, would now have been Lodg'd in the Bosom of Abraham? How many have faln headlong,
How many now Are tortured with unquenchable Flames, for the abuse of that Health the Almighty in anger conferred upon them? (For through a just Indignation he grants many Petitions, which he, according to the Dictates of his infinite Mercy, had most graciously denied)? How many with Dives, want Water to cool their burning Tongues, who, had they been contented with a less sensible Poverty then that of Lazarus, would now have been Lodged in the Bosom of Abraham? How many have fallen headlong,
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like those Morning Stars, Lucifer and his Associates; have set in an eternal Night, because with the Pinions of an irregular Ambition, they endeavour'd to mount above their native Sphere? How many had exchang'd the Burden of their temporal Miseries or Afflictions, had they born them with Resignation and Patience,
like those Morning Stars, Lucifer and his Associates; have Set in an Eternal Night, Because with the Pinions of an irregular Ambition, they endeavoured to mount above their native Sphere? How many had exchanged the Burden of their temporal Misery's or Afflictions, had they born them with Resignation and Patience,
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We ought not therefore to square our Requests according to the Dictates of our own inordinate Appetites, we ought to render them conformable to the Will of Heaven.
We ought not Therefore to square our Requests according to the Dictates of our own inordinate Appetites, we ought to render them conformable to the Will of Heaven.
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But whatsoever we importune the Almighty for, let it be desir'd with profound Submission, in the Name, through the Merits of our Lord and Saviour Christ Jesus.
But whatsoever we importune the Almighty for, let it be desired with profound Submission, in the Name, through the Merits of our Lord and Saviour christ jesus.
quoniam misericordiae affluunt, nec desunt foramina per quae Effluant. Whatsoever is defective in me, is supply'd from the Bowels of my Saviour's Mercy;
quoniam Mercy affluunt, nec desunt foramina per Quae Effluant. Whatsoever is defective in me, is supplied from the Bowels of my Saviour's Mercy;
It streams yet in greater abundance through his Wounds upon the Cross, then through his Pores in the Garden. Hence it is that our Holy, our Unerring Mother the Church, concludes her Prayers, Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
It streams yet in greater abundance through his Wounds upon the Cross, then through his Pores in the Garden. Hence it is that our Holy, our Unerring Mother the Church, concludes her Prayers, Through jesus christ our Lord.
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'Twas he that Redeem'd us from the Slavery of Sin, He is the Door of Heaven, through Him we must enter, which we shall certainly do, if Perseverance crowns our Prayers.
'Twas he that Redeemed us from the Slavery of since, He is the Door of Heaven, through Him we must enter, which we shall Certainly do, if Perseverance crowns our Prayers.
God denies us many times, or seems not to hear us, to try our Patience, to make proof of our Constancy and Perseverance, to experience the Faith we have in him.
God Denies us many times, or seems not to hear us, to try our Patience, to make proof of our Constancy and Perseverance, to experience the Faith we have in him.
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He seems not to hear us at all Times, or upon all Occasions, to convince us of our own Misery, of what we are our selves, if left to our selves. Grace would lose its estimate or value, Heaven would sink beneath our Care or Consideration,
He seems not to hear us At all Times, or upon all Occasions, to convince us of our own Misery, of what we Are our selves, if left to our selves. Grace would loose its estimate or valve, Heaven would sink beneath our Care or Consideration,
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We must endeavour to take Happiness by force, by force of a constant Prayer. None will ever have their Temples empal'd with a Crown of Glory, that have not persever'd in the Combat.
We must endeavour to take Happiness by force, by force of a constant Prayer. None will ever have their Temples impaled with a Crown of Glory, that have not persevered in the Combat.
We have had an Idea (D. Christians) of the Excellency of Prayer, of the Advantages we may reap from the constant Exercise of Prayer. We are convinc'd, I suppose, of the Necessity of Prayer; We have been furnish'd with the Conditions requisite for Prayer. If we admire it for its Excellency, we should embrace it as an Advantage; Nay, we ought to comply with so necessary an Obligation, since we are not ignorant of the Manner how to discharge our selves.
We have had an Idea (D. Christians) of the Excellency of Prayer, of the Advantages we may reap from the constant Exercise of Prayer. We Are convinced, I suppose, of the Necessity of Prayer; We have been furnished with the Conditions requisite for Prayer. If we admire it for its Excellency, we should embrace it as an Advantage; Nay, we ought to comply with so necessary an Obligation, since we Are not ignorant of the Manner how to discharge our selves.
I was not Master of Ceremonies my self, when I plac'd Prayer amongst the Seraphins. A Learned Author tells us, That a Person constantly addicted to so pious an Employment, has not only the Love of a Seraphin, but likewise enjoys the Perfection of each Hierarchy of every Quire. He is a Cherubin in his Knowledge; a Throne, inasmuch as his Soul is the Seat or Residence of God, the Temple of the Holy Ghost; A Domination, in the Government of his Passions; A Power, in the Dominion over the Infernal Spirits; A Vertue, in his miraculous Life, in his Life of Miracles;
I was not Master of Ceremonies my self, when I placed Prayer among the Seraphim. A Learned Author tells us, That a Person constantly addicted to so pious an Employment, has not only the Love of a Seraphin, but likewise enjoys the Perfection of each Hierarchy of every Choir. He is a Cherubin in his Knowledge; a Throne, inasmuch as his Soul is the Seat or Residence of God, the Temple of the Holy Ghost; A Domination, in the Government of his Passion; A Power, in the Dominion over the Infernal Spirits; A Virtue, in his miraculous Life, in his Life of Miracles;
An Archangel, in his Heroick Enterprizes; An Angel, in his Prompt Obedience to the Commands of his Sovereign; A Person, in fine, devoted to Prayer, is a wonderful Epitome of all Heaven. Who would not after this addict themselves to Prayer? That holy Bishop of Geneva, St. Francis Sales, taxes those that will not, of the want of common Sense.
an Archangel, in his Heroic Enterprises; an Angel, in his Prompt obedience to the Commands of his Sovereign; A Person, in fine, devoted to Prayer, is a wondered Epitome of all Heaven. Who would not After this addict themselves to Prayer? That holy Bishop of Geneva, Saint Francis Sales, Taxes those that will not, of the want of Common Sense.
The Samaritan desir'd Water, but obtain'd Grace. The Centurion beg'd of our Blessed Saviour to restore his Servant's Health; Our Lord cur'd the Body of the Servant,
The Samaritan desired Water, but obtained Grace. The Centurion begged of our Blessed Saviour to restore his Servant's Health; Our Lord cured the Body of the Servant,
Add now to these Advantages, with those above mention'd, the strict Obligation, the pressing Necessity. A Soul without Prayer, is like a City in time of War without Guards, without Walls, without either Food or Ammunition, which the Enemies may take and Plunder as they please.
Add now to these Advantages, with those above mentioned, the strict Obligation, the pressing Necessity. A Soul without Prayer, is like a city in time of War without Guards, without Walls, without either Food or Ammunition, which the Enemies may take and Plunder as they please.
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S. Augustin and St. Ambrose, the greatest and Learnedst Doctors of the Church, both center in this Opinion, That a Person stands in as much need of Prayer as of Grace, to attain Salvation.
S. Augustin and Saint Ambrose, the greatest and Learnedest Doctors of the Church, both centre in this Opinion, That a Person Stands in as much need of Prayer as of Grace, to attain Salvation.
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St. Ambrose farther assures us, That Prayer is as much the Life of the Soul, as the Soul is the Life of the Body. Hence I rationally and evidently conclude, That as the Soul is essential to the Life of the Body, Prayer is as essential to the Life of the Soul. The Body without a Soul, is but a foul and ugly Carcass, the Leavings of a Man, the Food of Worms and the Grave.
Saint Ambrose farther assures us, That Prayer is as much the Life of the Soul, as the Soul is the Life of the Body. Hence I rationally and evidently conclude, That as the Soul is essential to the Life of the Body, Prayer is as essential to the Life of the Soul. The Body without a Soul, is but a foul and ugly Carcase, the Leavings of a Man, the Food of Worms and the Grave.
The Soul without Prayer is dead, detestable in the sight of God and his Angels, whose Grave will be the nether Hell, whose Worms those Stings of Conscience which shall never die.
The Soul without Prayer is dead, detestable in the sighed of God and his Angels, whose Grave will be the neither Hell, whose Worms those Stings of Conscience which shall never die.
As we take all Care possible therefore to preserve Nature, the union of the Soul and Body; since we are not ignorant of the Means, we ought to take all Care possible to preserve Grace, by a constant Exercise of Prayer. Should you deny your Body its necessary Food, the Soul takes Wing, and leaves the Skeleton;
As we take all Care possible Therefore to preserve Nature, the Union of the Soul and Body; since we Are not ignorant of the Means, we ought to take all Care possible to preserve Grace, by a constant Exercise of Prayer. Should you deny your Body its necessary Food, the Soul Takes Wing, and leaves the Skeleton;
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the roaring Lion, the ravenous Wolf, the infernal Serpent, each from Hell, every Beast of Prey, Omnes bestiae sylvae, do not pass through only, but inhabit there.
the roaring lion, the ravenous Wolf, the infernal Serpent, each from Hell, every Beast of Prey, Omnes Bestiae sylvae, do not pass through only, but inhabit there.
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Let us Pray therefore always (D. Christians) as our Blessed Saviour has enjoyn'd us, Sempe rorare; not always upon our Knees, with Hands erected, with Eyes lifted up to Heaven, that Ceremony at all times is neither necessary nor convenient:
Let us Pray Therefore always (D. Christians) as our Blessed Saviour has enjoined us, Sempe rorare; not always upon our Knees, with Hands erected, with Eyes lifted up to Heaven, that Ceremony At all times is neither necessary nor convenient:
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Let us Pray always, in fine, by rendring our Thoughts, Words, and Works, constant Effects of Faith, Hope, and Charity. Prayer then and Grace will be individual Companions:
Let us Pray always, in fine, by rendering our Thoughts, Words, and Works, constant Effects of Faith, Hope, and Charity. Prayer then and Grace will be Individu Sodales:
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Which God of his infinit Mercy grant to the Prayers of your most Sacred Majesty, to my Prayers, and to the Prayers of all that hear me, In Nomine Patris & Filii & Spiritus Sancti. Amen. FINIS.
Which God of his infinite Mercy grant to the Prayers of your most Sacred Majesty, to my Prayers, and to the Prayers of all that hear me, In Nomine Patris & Sons & Spiritus Sancti. Amen. FINIS.
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