A sermon preached at the funeral of the right honble the Lady Frances Paget, the religious consort of the right honble William Lord Paget, (eldest daughter to the right honourable Henry Earl of Holland, who was beheaded for his loyalty to this King) in the parish-church of West-Drayton in the county of Middlesex, on the 12th of Nevember, 1672. By Jehu Jenny, M.A. and Vicar of Harmondsworth.
And upon this notice, this discovery, who thirsts not after so much Goodness, followed with so great Reward? who is not impatiently eager on the study of this Philosophers Stone? who will not judge it thrifty prodigality to lay out all to purchase this Pearl of so great price? to any considerate man this NONLATINALPHABET must needs be matter of his highest satisfaction, this acquirement is a recompence infinitly beyond all his labour and severity:
And upon this notice, this discovery, who thirsts not After so much goodness, followed with so great Reward? who is not impatiently eager on the study of this Philosophers Stone? who will not judge it thrifty prodigality to lay out all to purchase this Pearl of so great price? to any considerate man this must needs be matter of his highest satisfaction, this acquirement is a recompense infinitely beyond all his labour and severity:
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nay, which the Son of God, when for us men and for our Salvation he came down from Heaven, himself hath delivered to us, that which in the Text he preach'd to his Disciples,
nay, which the Son of God, when for us men and for our Salvation he Come down from Heaven, himself hath Delivered to us, that which in the Text he preached to his Disciples,
but a Servant to the great Lord? and in this given a further resolve to the inquiry of those Publicans and Souldiers, Luke 3. and who else shall come with the like case, Master, what must we do? if Servants, what's our work, our imployment? He informs them, to be deligent in their Office;
but a Servant to the great Lord? and in this given a further resolve to the inquiry of those Publicans and Soldiers, Lycia 3. and who Else shall come with the like case, Master, what must we do? if Servants, what's our work, our employment? He informs them, to be deligent in their Office;
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though it be intimated, that the time when he will come is very uncertain. IV. The reward of that Servant, that shall be found faithful and deligent; Blessed is that Servant.
though it be intimated, that the time when he will come is very uncertain. IV. The reward of that Servant, that shall be found faithful and deligent; Blessed is that Servant.
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The Schools maintained this Axiome, Quicquid agit, agit propter finem, that whatsoever moves in the nature of an Agent, designs something as the end of its acting.
The Schools maintained this Axiom, Quicquid agit, agit propter finem, that whatsoever moves in the nature of an Agent, designs something as the end of its acting.
the most learned Philosopher and the greatest Divine that ever was in the World, affirms this of the great work of Creation, Pro. 16.4. The Lord hath made all things for himself:
the most learned Philosopher and the greatest Divine that ever was in the World, affirms this of the great work of Creation, Pro 16.4. The Lord hath made all things for himself:
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That disorderly improfitable part of the Creation Telluris inutile pondus, as the Poet speaks, the wicked (though God made them not so, he made man upright,
That disorderly improfitable part of the Creation Telluris inutile pondus, as the Poet speaks, the wicked (though God made them not so, he made man upright,
but refuse to be happy, and so defeat the purposes of enthroning his Mercy, therefore he obliges them to wait on the triumph• of his Vengance as the just demerit of their obstinacy and rebellion.
but refuse to be happy, and so defeat the Purposes of enthroning his Mercy, Therefore he obliges them to wait on the triumph• of his Vengeance as the just demerit of their obstinacy and rebellion.
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Good in this respect among others, in regard of that the God of order had placed in this large family of the Creation, allotting each part its station,
Good in this respect among Others, in regard of that the God of order had placed in this large family of the Creation, allotting each part its station,
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so he that was a Prince as well as a Philosopher, observes that they move in that Sphere which their all-wise Framer fixt them in. Psal. 19.1. The Heavens declare the Glory of God.
so he that was a Prince as well as a Philosopher, observes that they move in that Sphere which their alwise Framer fixed them in. Psalm 19.1. The Heavens declare the Glory of God.
And if we behold the Sun, it confutes Copernicus, Rejoyceth as a strong man to run his race, v. 5. Should I take you up into the third Heaven, the Heaven of Heavens, the Angels there are ministring Spirits, Heh. 1. ult. Angels and Arch-Angels,
And if we behold the Sun, it confutes Copernicus, Rejoiceth as a strong man to run his raze, v. 5. Should I take you up into the third Heaven, the Heaven of Heavens, the Angels there Are ministering Spirits, Heh. 1. ult. Angels and Arch-Angels,
and all the company of Heaven, all the Orders of that Celestial Hierarchy, they do God's Commandments, and execute his pleasure, Psal. 103.20, 21. If we look upon the creatures here below, they bear a part in this service, the Sea hath the boundary of God's decree for its ebbing and flowing;
and all the company of Heaven, all the Order of that Celestial Hierarchy, they do God's commandments, and execute his pleasure, Psalm 103.20, 21. If we look upon the creatures Here below, they bear a part in this service, the Sea hath the boundary of God's Decree for its ebbing and flowing;
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So that this relation of Servants the Angels those heavenly Courtiers disdain not, and the lower parts of the World are not too mean for an Interest in;
So that this Relation of Servants the Angels those heavenly Courtiers disdain not, and the lower parts of the World Are not too mean for an Interest in;
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but also of wood and earth. 2. Tim. 2.20. so t'is here in the large House-hold of the supernal and lower world, each servant hath his province & employment set him suitable to those capacities, by which he is inabled to make a discharge of his duty, which what Man's is, is a seasonable enquiry; and,
but also of wood and earth. 2. Tim. 2.20. so It is Here in the large Household of the supernal and lower world, each servant hath his province & employment Set him suitable to those capacities, by which he is enabled to make a discharge of his duty, which what Man's is, is a seasonable enquiry; and,
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1. The works of our general calling as Christians. And here the Christian is obliged to the observance of that divine precept. Rom. 13.7. To render to all their dues.
1. The works of our general calling as Christians. And Here the Christian is obliged to the observance of that divine precept. Rom. 13.7. To render to all their dues.
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And the duties of our general calling are reducible to these three heads, which the Apostle gives us in charge, Tit. 2.12. To live soberly, righteously and godly in this present world.
And the duties of our general calling Are reducible to these three Heads, which the Apostle gives us in charge, Tit. 2.12. To live soberly, righteously and godly in this present world.
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He that gave us our being, provides for our well-being, and hath contriv'd our being happy, (unless we our selves frustrate the design) may upon all accounts challenge a gratefull service and homage, there being nothing in the world more rational then Religion and the Worship of a Deity.
He that gave us our being, provides for our well-being, and hath contrived our being happy, (unless we our selves frustrate the Design) may upon all accounts challenge a grateful service and homage, there being nothing in the world more rational then Religion and the Worship of a Deity.
And here the Christian hath a large task of duty, the performance of all internal and external acts of Piety and Devotion, the maintaining alwaies a reverential dread and fear of the Divine Majesty, to adore that incomprehensible Being, to demean our selves so towards God,
And Here the Christian hath a large task of duty, the performance of all internal and external acts of Piety and Devotion, the maintaining always a reverential dread and Fear of the Divine Majesty, to adore that incomprehensible Being, to demean our selves so towards God,
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as may best comport with those Divine attributes of his purity and power, wisdome and goodness, sincerely and conscientiously to perform all external acts of Religion, all duties of divine worship and service, to hear and pray, meditate and receive,
as may best comport with those Divine attributes of his purity and power, Wisdom and Goodness, sincerely and conscientiously to perform all external acts of Religion, all duties of divine worship and service, to hear and pray, meditate and receive,
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and what else in the whole duty of man God requires of us, as his immediate worship. This is to live godly. 2. Righteously, towards our fellow-Servants.
and what Else in the Whole duty of man God requires of us, as his immediate worship. This is to live godly. 2. Righteously, towards our Fellow servants.
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so frequently prest by Prophets and Apostles, and inculcated by our Blessed Lord, Whatsoever we would that men should do unto us, we should do the same to them.
so frequently pressed by prophets and Apostles, and inculcated by our Blessed Lord, Whatsoever we would that men should do unto us, we should do the same to them.
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To do justice and to love mercy, to make our selves friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, to distribute to the necessities of the poor, to do good to all men, by good counsel and a suitable conversation to perswade as many as we can to be holy and religious and to save their souls, to reprove our offending Brother, to bear with the infirmities of those that are weak, to comfort those that mourn, to exhort one another to day,
To do Justice and to love mercy, to make our selves Friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, to distribute to the necessities of the poor, to do good to all men, by good counsel and a suitable Conversation to persuade as many as we can to be holy and religious and to save their Souls, to reprove our offending Brother, to bear with the infirmities of those that Are weak, to Comfort those that mourn, to exhort one Another to day,
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and seek all opportunities of doing good, Acts. 10.38. 3. Soberly. To have so much regard to our selves as to do nothing unworthy of that place in Gods family he hath set us in.
and seek all opportunities of doing good, Acts. 10.38. 3. Soberly. To have so much regard to our selves as to do nothing unworthy of that place in God's family he hath Set us in.
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but the Christian hath higher motives for all sobriety of conversation; to reverence our humane nature as united to the Divine in the person of Christ,
but the Christian hath higher motives for all sobriety of Conversation; to Reverence our humane nature as united to the Divine in the person of christ,
and lastly, to think what they shall be in their glorified estate after the resurrection, that so when Christ shall come to work that mighty change upon them, he may not find them in the worst sense vile, that is, sinful bodies.
and lastly, to think what they shall be in their glorified estate After the resurrection, that so when christ shall come to work that mighty change upon them, he may not find them in the worst sense vile, that is, sinful bodies.
as some to be Magistrates, some Ministers, some Merchants, some Artificers, &c. The Command of God to earn our bread in the sweat of our brows, the prevention of idleness, the obligation of providing for our families, God's distribution of several gifts, the benefit of humane society and the Weal-publick, bespeak the necessity of some Calling or other for every man to employ and busie himself in.
as Some to be Magistrates, Some Ministers, Some Merchant's, Some Artificers, etc. The Command of God to earn our bred in the sweat of our brows, the prevention of idleness, the obligation of providing for our families, God's distribution of several Gifts, the benefit of humane society and the Well-public, bespeak the necessity of Some Calling or other for every man to employ and busy himself in.
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if you bring up this levelling humour, where's the Gentleman? was not he born like that Leviathan Job speaks of, only to take his pastime in the World? But a Reverend and modest Author hath made it out to be no Soloecism to assert a Gentleman to have a Calling, the orderly disposal of his Family, the preserving what in him lyes peace among his Neighbours, the influencing all he converses with by a good example will not suffer him to be an exception to this general rule, that every man in the world hath a Calling,
if you bring up this levelling humour, where's the Gentleman? was not he born like that Leviathan Job speaks of, only to take his pastime in the World? But a Reverend and modest Author hath made it out to be no Solecism to assert a Gentleman to have a Calling, the orderly disposal of his Family, the preserving what in him lies peace among his Neighbours, the influencing all he converses with by a good Exampl will not suffer him to be an exception to this general Rule, that every man in the world hath a Calling,
for the husband-man to be at his plough the trades-man in his shop, the schollar at his book, is to be so doing. But here we must observe a double caution.
for the husbandman to be At his plough the tradesman in his shop, the scholar At his book, is to be so doing. But Here we must observe a double caution.
2. We must be sure keep within the bounds of our particular Calling for which we have an express command. 1 Cor. 7.24. Let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.
2. We must be sure keep within the bounds of our particular Calling for which we have an express command. 1 Cor. 7.24. Let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.
Thus have I with all imaginable brevity gone through the several parts of mans duty, shewed him what it is the Lord doth require of him, to do justly, to love mercy, to be sober and temperate,
Thus have I with all imaginable brevity gone through the several parts of men duty, showed him what it is the Lord does require of him, to do justly, to love mercy, to be Sobrium and temperate,
Idleness is the Devils anvil, on which he hammers us into any shape of vice or wickedness, 'tis a tempting of the Tempter, a giving him the opportunity of throwing a temptation in our way,
Idleness is the Devils anvil, on which he hammers us into any shape of vice or wickedness, it's a tempting of the Tempter, a giving him the opportunity of throwing a temptation in our Way,
Had David been in the Camp or at Council-table, when he walkt on the battlements of his house, Bathsheba had washt her self without defiling uriahs bed.
Had David been in the Camp or At Council table, when he walked on the battlements of his house, Bathsheba had washed her self without defiling uriah's Bed.
To spend a morning inter speculum et pectinem, our eyes would ake and our hands grow weary, should a Prayer-Book be our entertainment but a third part of that time the comb and the glasse take us up. One meal consumes as much of our precious time as Luther spent of the whole day in prayer, which was three houres.
To spend a morning inter speculum et pectinem, our eyes would ache and our hands grow weary, should a Prayer-Book be our entertainment but a third part of that time the comb and the glass take us up. One meal consumes as much of our precious time as Luther spent of the Whole day in prayer, which was three hours.
This is the Devil's work, and as he sets them to work, from him they must expect their wages, which what it is the Apostle lets them know beforehand. Rom. 6.23. The wages of sin is eternal death.
This is the Devil's work, and as he sets them to work, from him they must expect their wages, which what it is the Apostle lets them know beforehand. Rom. 6.23. The wages of since is Eternal death.
His particular coming to Judgment is on every one in particular at the hour of death, Eccl. 12.7. Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was:
His particular coming to Judgement is on every one in particular At the hour of death, Ecclesiastes 12.7. Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was:
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1. His particular coming to Judgment is certain, which is at the hour of death. There is a Decree for this past and sign'd in Heaven. Heb. 9.27. It is appointed for all Men once to die.
1. His particular coming to Judgement is certain, which is At the hour of death. There is a decree for this past and signed in Heaven. Hebrew 9.27. It is appointed for all Men once to die.
And you know what follows that, And this Decree is irreversible like the Laws of the Medes and Persians. Deaths vast spoils and large triumphs sufficiently prove its universal Empire.
And you know what follows that, And this decree is irreversible like the Laws of the Medes and Persians. Death's vast spoils and large Triumphos sufficiently prove its universal Empire.
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The wise and the fool, the King and the Subject, the Pastor and his Flock, the Honourable and the vile Person, the Rich man and the Beggar, all mustly down in the dust,
The wise and the fool, the King and the Subject, the Pastor and his Flock, the Honourable and the vile Person, the Rich man and the Beggar, all mustly down in the dust,
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Those infinite diseases and ca•ualties to which the life of man is incident & so easily cut the thread of it, fully evince that there is nothing more certain then the uncertainty of the hour of death.
Those infinite diseases and ca•ualties to which the life of man is incident & so Easily Cut the thread of it, Fully evince that there is nothing more certain then the uncertainty of the hour of death.
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To any of us that are here in health this hour, that for all we know before the next it may be said as St. Peter to Sapphira, Acts. 5. Behold the feet of them which brought this honorable Person to her grave, are ready to bear thee to the same place.
To any of us that Are Here in health this hour, that for all we know before the next it may be said as Saint Peter to Sapphira, Acts. 5. Behold the feet of them which brought this honourable Person to her grave, Are ready to bear thee to the same place.
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And perhaps in this case, that advice of 〈 ◊ 〉 was not amiss, to him that desired to know when was the best time to repent and reform his life in, to whom he gave this answer, that it was safest to do that the day before he died, which was that present day for any thing he was assured of the contrary.
And perhaps in this case, that Advice of 〈 ◊ 〉 was not amiss, to him that desired to know when was the best time to Repent and reform his life in, to whom he gave this answer, that it was Safest to do that the day before he died, which was that present day for any thing he was assured of the contrary.
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And then we must all appear before the Judgment-seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things done in his Body, according to that he hath done,
And then we must all appear before the Judgment seat of christ, that every one may receive the things done in his Body, according to that he hath done,
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Our Lord hath told us, that this his coming will be as a thief in the night, to allarm us to stand upon our guard and watch, that we be not guilty of the improvidence,
Our Lord hath told us, that this his coming will be as a thief in the night, to alarm us to stand upon our guard and watch, that we be not guilty of the improvidence,
We have the Doctrine of Christs coming, and the use we should make of it both laid down by our Blessed Saviour in the 42. v. of this cb. Watch therefore, for you know not what hour your Lord doth come.
We have the Doctrine of Christ coming, and the use we should make of it both laid down by our Blessed Saviour in the 42. v. of this cb. Watch Therefore, for you know not what hour your Lord does come.
To press you to that which is the natural result of this Doctrine, diligence and faithfulness in doing your duty, I shall only urge you with a double consideration about this coming of our Lord. I.
To press you to that which is the natural result of this Doctrine, diligence and faithfulness in doing your duty, I shall only urge you with a double consideration about this coming of our Lord. I.
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He will bring every work into judgment with every secret thing, Eccles. 12.14. All our irreligion and prophaness, our injustice and oppression, our intemperance and uncleanness.
He will bring every work into judgement with every secret thing, Eccles. 12.14. All our irreligion and profaneness, our injustice and oppression, our intemperance and uncleanness.
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But there be two things, either of which if we be found guilty of, it will go hard with us instead of an euge we shall have an apage. Hypocrisie or Partiality.
But there be two things, either of which if we be found guilty of, it will go hard with us instead of an euge we shall have an Apage. Hypocrisy or Partiality.
To love the Lord our God with all the Heart, with all the Soul, and with all the Mind, is the first and great Commandment of the Law, Mat. 22.37, 38. To bow and cringe in the Temple,
To love the Lord our God with all the Heart, with all the Soul, and with all the Mind, is the First and great Commandment of the Law, Mathew 22.37, 38. To bow and cringe in the Temple,
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as the Syrian in the house of Rimmon, and the heart to be at a distance, is a Service f• … r for such a blind Idol, than an all-seeing, heartsearching God.
as the Syrian in the house of Rimmon, and the heart to be At a distance, is a Service f• … r for such a blind Idol, than an All-seeing, heartsearching God.
and not have left the other undone. David's confidence was onely in a Catholick Obedience, Psal. 119.6. Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy Commandments.
and not have left the other undone. David's confidence was only in a Catholic obedience, Psalm 119.6. Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
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if upon our Lord's seeming delay of his coming, we shall smite our fellow-servants, eat and drink with the drunken, be riotous and disorderly in the family, what can we expect but to have our portion assign'd us with Hypocrites, where there shal be weeping and gnashing of teeth? On the other hand,
if upon our Lord's seeming Delay of his coming, we shall smite our Fellow servants, eat and drink with the drunken, be riotous and disorderly in the family, what can we expect but to have our portion assigned us with Hypocrites, where there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth? On the other hand,
if we are emulous of happiness, and studious of our Lord's approbation, we must be faithful and diligent, work if we expect wages, abound in every good work of humility, sobriety and charity;
if we Are emulous of happiness, and studious of our Lord's approbation, we must be faithful and diligent, work if we expect wages, abound in every good work of humility, sobriety and charity;
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He whose virtue like Ephraim's goodness, Hosea 13. evaporates and dwindles away, as the morning Cloud, and early dew, that will be baffled in his Christian Course by a thwarting temptation,
He whose virtue like Ephraim's Goodness, Hosea 13. evaporates and dwindles away, as the morning Cloud, and early due, that will be baffled in his Christian Course by a thwarting temptation,
But he that amidst the foul shocks of Satan and an evil world, abides like a rock in the Sea, stands immoveable as Mount Sion, he shall receive a Kingdom which cannot be moved.
But he that amid the foul shocks of Satan and an evil world, abides like a rock in the Sea, Stands immoveable as Mount Sion, he shall receive a Kingdom which cannot be moved.
We read indeed, Mat. 20. of some that came late into the vineyard, but of none that received the penny but those that wrought in it till their Lord call'd them out.
We read indeed, Mathew 20. of Some that Come late into the vineyard, but of none that received the penny but those that wrought in it till their Lord called them out.
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When St. Paul had finisht his course then and not till then he could put forth his hand to receive the Crown of Righteousness, 2 Tim. 4.7, 8. If our Lord find us so doing he will pronounce us blessed.
When Saint Paul had finished his course then and not till then he could put forth his hand to receive the Crown of Righteousness, 2 Tim. 4.7, 8. If our Lord find us so doing he will pronounce us blessed.
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Blessed is that Servant. Here 'tis not to be expected in the running of those few sands that are yet behind, I should fully or 〈 ◊ 〉 describe the Blessedness of the Text. He that with the young man can truly say, O•nia haec observavi, he that doth these things with faithfulness and diligence, shall better understand this blessedness by a fruition of it,
Blessed is that Servant. Here it's not to be expected in the running of those few sands that Are yet behind, I should Fully or 〈 ◊ 〉 describe the Blessedness of the Text. He that with the young man can truly say, O•nia haec observavi, he that does these things with faithfulness and diligence, shall better understand this blessedness by a fruition of it,
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'Tis to be able to meet the King of terrours without fear, to bid Death welcome as the messenger of happy tydings, to have the Soul enlarged from a prison of sin and sorrow, trouble and temptation, to have a company of the Militia of Heaven, the Courtiers of the great King conduct and introduce us into the Royal Presence, to have the whole Quire of Saints and Angels shout at our entrance,
It's to be able to meet the King of terrors without Fear, to bid Death welcome as the Messenger of happy tidings, to have the Soul enlarged from a prison of since and sorrow, trouble and temptation, to have a company of the Militia of Heaven, the Courtiers of the great King conduct and introduce us into the Royal Presence, to have the Whole Choir of Saints and Angels shout At our Entrance,
and welcome us into the joys of our Lord, to enjoy the pleasures of the spirits of just men made perfect, to look back wth amazing transport on that world of sin and misery we are rescued from and have left behind us, those vast rocks and dangers we escaped shipwracking on, to admire God's goodness,
and welcome us into the Joys of our Lord, to enjoy the pleasures of the spirits of just men made perfect, to look back with amazing transport on that world of since and misery we Are rescued from and have left behind us, those vast Rocks and dangers we escaped shipwrecking on, to admire God's Goodness,
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and meet the Lord in the air, to have our persons pronounc'd righteous and innocent in the hearing of men and Angels, to sit on the bench with Christ, to encompass his royal seat of Judicature and with him judge the world of wicked men;
and meet the Lord in the air, to have our Persons pronounced righteous and innocent in the hearing of men and Angels, to fit on the bench with christ, to encompass his royal seat of Judicature and with him judge the world of wicked men;
and after this grand Assize is over, to have a more solemn inaugration into blisse, each of us to take his place in the upper house, to be seated about the Throne of God,
and After this grand Assize is over, to have a more solemn inaugration into bliss, each of us to take his place in the upper house, to be seated about the Throne of God,
Thus have I carried you thorough the several parts of my Text, and at last brought you to the haven where you would be, the haven of rest, the highest Heavens.
Thus have I carried you through the several parts of my Text, and At last brought you to the Haven where you would be, the Haven of rest, the highest Heavens.
Of this Honorable Person our deceased Sister, and my ever honoured Lady, I hope it is not expected, it may seem needless for me to say much to you her Relations, Neighbours and Acquaintance, to whom she was so well known,
Of this Honourable Person our deceased Sister, and my ever honoured Lady, I hope it is not expected, it may seem needless for me to say much to you her Relations, Neighbours and Acquaintance, to whom she was so well known,
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Not to tell you that she was descended of an antient and honourable Family, (though that be a thing not contemptible) this her just funeral Exequies declare better than I can;
Not to tell you that she was descended of an ancient and honourable Family, (though that be a thing not contemptible) this her just funeral Exequies declare better than I can;
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but vix ea nostra voco, my task is to blazon a more noble Escutcheon, her Honours she bears in the Herauldry of Heaven, her Vertues which were properly her own,
but vix ea nostra voco, my task is to blazon a more noble Escutcheon, her Honours she bears in the Heraldry of Heaven, her Virtues which were properly her own,
In her minority she had (as I am well informed, and have good reason to believe) the advan•••• and blessing of a vertuous and severe education, which early tincture left that relish, which verified wise Solomons maxime, Pro. 22.6. Train up a Child in the way he should go:
In her minority she had (as I am well informed, and have good reason to believe) the advan•••• and blessing of a virtuous and severe education, which early tincture left that relish, which verified wise Solomons maxim, Pro 22.6. Train up a Child in the Way he should go:
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At an unusual age (though mature in regard of her gravity and discretion) she entred into a married estate, in which above fourty years she was a most loving and loyal Consort to her dear Lord, in which time she had so fully studied Solomons Oeconomicks, that her life was a most exact transcript of them;
At an unusual age (though mature in regard of her gravity and discretion) she entered into a married estate, in which above fourty Years she was a most loving and loyal Consort to her dear Lord, in which time she had so Fully studied Solomons Economics, that her life was a most exact transcript of them;
and without the least flattery, I may say, her carriage in her domestick Relations was the best Commentarie I ever met with upon the 31 ch. of Proverbs, Solomons description of a vertuous woman, and a good housewife.
and without the least flattery, I may say, her carriage in her domestic Relations was the best Commentary I ever met with upon the 31 changed. of Proverbs, Solomons description of a virtuous woman, and a good housewife.
If ever any woman had that ornament of a meek and quiet spirit in her family, which St. Peter makes to be of so great price in the sight of God, this good Lady had it.
If ever any woman had that ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit in her family, which Saint Peter makes to be of so great price in the sighed of God, this good Lady had it.
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— But there were among many other three eminent vertues in this excellent Person, which should I not mention, besides a great injustice to the dead, in suffering her name to dye, I should wrong the living of a worthy example, her Piety, her Charity, her Patience and Christian Magnanimity. I.
— But there were among many other three eminent Virtues in this excellent Person, which should I not mention, beside a great injustice to the dead, in suffering her name to die, I should wrong the living of a worthy Exampl, her Piety, her Charity, her Patience and Christian Magnanimity. I.
besides her publique and closet-devotions, she constantly attended on the morning and evening sacrifice of her family, in which she gave a most eminent example:
beside her public and closet devotions, she constantly attended on the morning and evening sacrifice of her family, in which she gave a most eminent Exampl:
She was wise in her Charity, and understood her own interest well, and knew that such sowing brought in a plentiful crop, a great encrease, that she should make a great return for all she thus laid out,
She was wise in her Charity, and understood her own Interest well, and knew that such sowing brought in a plentiful crop, a great increase, that she should make a great return for all she thus laid out,
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And here I may well truly break forth in admiration, as th• Father upon the story of the Woman of Canaan; Mira re• evangelista, mulier non mulier &c. O wonderful!
And Here I may well truly break forth in admiration, as th• Father upon the story of the Woman of Canaan; Mira re• Evangelist, mulier non mulier etc. Oh wondered!
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This Coelestial Banquet so refresh'd her soul, that the joyes and satisfaction she then possest were a happy anticipation, a delicious fore-taste of that Heaven, from which she was not to be long absent:
This Celestial Banquet so refreshed her soul, that the Joys and satisfaction she then possessed were a happy anticipation, a delicious foretaste of that Heaven, from which she was not to be long absent:
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and here her good nature and Christian Charity took an occasion to express it self in being kindly angry with some of her Servants for their neglect of that opportunity of coming to the Lords Supper, and so not sharing with her in so great a comfort and happiness.
and Here her good nature and Christian Charity took an occasion to express it self in being kindly angry with Some of her Servants for their neglect of that opportunity of coming to the lords Supper, and so not sharing with her in so great a Comfort and happiness.
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and I doubt not but after that in her greatest Agonies and extremity, which lasted not very long, she had pious Ejaculations and holy Soliloquies, her Lord found her so doing,
and I doubt not but After that in her greatest Agonies and extremity, which lasted not very long, she had pious Ejaculations and holy Soliloquies, her Lord found her so doing,
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I conclude all with the exhortation of the Apostle, Phil. 4.8. Finally, Brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report:
I conclude all with the exhortation of the Apostle, Philip 4.8. Finally, Brothers, whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report:
