A sermon preached at the funeral of the Right Honourable the Lady Margaret Mainard, at Little Easton in Essex, on the 30th of June, 1682 by Tho. Ken ...
I must confess, that there are many instances, even in our own perverse generation, wherein Vertue has rather been contemn'd and ridicul'd than Honour'd, but I will mention no other than the most signal of all, God Incarnate, whose example,
I must confess, that there Are many instances, even in our own perverse generation, wherein Virtue has rather been contemned and ridiculed than Honoured, but I will mention no other than the most signal of all, God Incarnate, whose Exampl,
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yet his most divine Person, was so far from being honoured, by many of the Iews, that he lay under the utmost imputations of Slander and Blasphemy, which words could express;
yet his most divine Person, was so Far from being honoured, by many of the Iews, that he lay under the utmost imputations of Slander and Blasphemy, which words could express;
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and it is no wonder he should suffer such contradictions of sinners, it being usual for an Heroick virtue, which is singly to encounter whole Legions, to contend with inveterate Errours,
and it is no wonder he should suffer such contradictions of Sinners, it being usual for an Heroic virtue, which is singly to encounter Whole Legions, to contend with inveterate Errors,
The Multitude own'd our Saviour for a great Prophet, wonder'd at his gracious words, confest he had done all things well, insomuch, that they would have exalted him to the throne,
The Multitude owned our Saviour for a great Prophet, wondered At his gracious words, confessed he had done all things well, insomuch, that they would have exalted him to the throne,
and the Centurion, a Heathen, even when he saw him hanging on the Cross, as a Malefactour, cried out, Certainly this was a Righteous man. So that a gracious Person, under the most extreme degree of Infamy and Slander, shall yet retain honour, shall from all that are in their right minds, have at least an inward Veneration.
and the Centurion, a Heathen, even when he saw him hanging on the Cross, as a Malefactor, cried out, Certainly this was a Righteous man. So that a gracious Person, under the most extreme degree of Infamy and Slander, shall yet retain honour, shall from all that Are in their right minds, have At least an inward Veneration.
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this we are to render to the Froward, and Pagan, as well as to gentle and believing Masters; to Princes that are Infidels and Persecutours, as well as to Christian and nursing Fathers. But then this honour is not paid them out of respect to any real Goodness in them,
this we Are to render to the Froward, and Pagan, as well as to gentle and believing Masters; to Princes that Are Infidels and Persecutors, as well as to Christian and nursing Father's. But then this honour is not paid them out of respect to any real goodness in them,
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Empire is honour'd as it resembles God's power, abstracted from his Holiness, and therefore it is compatible with an ungracious Person, it is confin'd only to this World, and reaches no farther:
Empire is honoured as it resembles God's power, abstracted from his Holiness, and Therefore it is compatible with an ungracious Person, it is confined only to this World, and reaches no farther:
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and most commendable to others? with what Colours do the Oratours paint those persons they intend to Celebrate? what Images do the Poets form when they design an Heroe, are they any other than the Rules,
and most commendable to Others? with what Colours do the Orators paint those Persons they intend to Celebrate? what Images do the Poets from when they Design an Hero, Are they any other than the Rules,
even his own Soul too, for which he then begs their ghostly counsel? What man is there so wicked, who on his death-bed does not wish that he may die the death of the Righteous, and that his latter end may be like his? Look into the Histories and customs of Ages past, see how greedily coveted,
even his own Soul too, for which he then begs their ghostly counsel? What man is there so wicked, who on his deathbed does not wish that he may die the death of the Righteous, and that his latter end may be like his? Look into the Histories and customs of Ages past, see how greedily coveted,
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and join'd these Temples together, and made the former the only passage into the latter, they thought Praise to Good men as just a Tribute, as Sacrifice to their Gods;
and joined these Temples together, and made the former the only passage into the latter, they Thought Praise to Good men as just a Tribute, as Sacrifice to their God's;
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We have then the practice and the judgment of the whole World, to confirm this truth, that Vertue has always had a great and a general esteem, that the gracious Person retains honour.
We have then the practice and the judgement of the Whole World, to confirm this truth, that Virtue has always had a great and a general esteem, that the gracious Person retains honour.
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On the contrary, is there not a natural shame, a sense of turpitude, or a confusion of face in vicious and unclean actions? why else are men afraid to commit them,
On the contrary, is there not a natural shame, a sense of turpitude, or a confusion of face in vicious and unclean actions? why Else Are men afraid to commit them,
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before the most inconsiderable Spectatour, and chuse darkness for a thick Mantle to cover them? why else do they blush to own them, wish a thousand times they had never been done,
before the most inconsiderable Spectator, and choose darkness for a thick Mantle to cover them? why Else do they blush to own them, wish a thousand times they had never been done,
and reflect on them with dissatisfaction, and horrour? why else do their own Consciences, lash and upbraid them? whereas if we will but take the pains, to make up an Induction of all Christian graces, we shall easily se, that there is none, whose friendship is more ambitiously sought, none with whom men would sooner change Persons, none who are accounted of more substantial worth,
and reflect on them with dissatisfaction, and horror? why Else do their own Consciences, lash and upbraid them? whereas if we will but take the pains, to make up an Induction of all Christian graces, we shall Easily see, that there is none, whose friendship is more ambitiously sought, none with whom men would sooner change Persons, none who Are accounted of more substantial worth,
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how the Wise are said to inherit glory; the humble and meek to be exalted; how we are commanded to keep our Vessels in sanctification and honour, and how God has promis'd to honour those who honour him: I need not mention the primitive Dypticks,
how the Wise Are said to inherit glory; the humble and meek to be exalted; how we Are commanded to keep our Vessels in sanctification and honour, and how God has promised to honour those who honour him: I need not mention the primitive Dyptics,
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I need not suggest that obvious Conclusion, That if gracious Persons can draw even wicked Men, to a reverential love of their Vertue, much more will they engage the friendship, of all that are Holy,
I need not suggest that obvious Conclusion, That if gracious Persons can draw even wicked Men, to a reverential love of their Virtue, much more will they engage the friendship, of all that Are Holy,
and not only of holy Men, but of holy Angels too, who being all ministring Spritis, deputed by God to attend them, the more heavenly, they see any committed to their charge does grow, the more respectfull attendance, in all probab•lity they give him.
and not only of holy Men, but of holy Angels too, who being all ministering Spritis, deputed by God to attend them, the more heavenly, they see any committed to their charge does grow, the more respectful attendance, in all probab•lity they give him.
And there is the highest reason in the World, why there should be so honourable a loveliness, in a gracious Person, if we consider, the likeness he bears to that great God, whom we Adore.
And there is the highest reason in the World, why there should be so honourable a loveliness, in a gracious Person, if we Consider, the likeness he bears to that great God, whom we Adore.
and none ever yet in earnest, believed there was a God, but he also believed that God was a Being, Infinite in all Perfections, in Wisedom and Power, Justice and Mercy, Purity and Holiness, Veracity and Beneficence,
and none ever yet in earnest, believed there was a God, but he also believed that God was a Being, Infinite in all Perfections, in Wisdom and Power, justice and Mercy, Purity and Holiness, Veracity and Beneficence,
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though but imperfect resemblances, of his imitable perfections, in the Saints here on earth, where ever we see men in any measure Holy and Pure, Just and Mercifull, Faithfull and Beneficent, we there see the image of God himself,
though but imperfect resemblances, of his imitable perfections, in the Saints Here on earth, where ever we see men in any measure Holy and Pure, Just and Merciful, Faithful and Beneficent, we there see the image of God himself,
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Such Honour, I say, have all his Saints even in this life, which if we did but seriously Contemplate, would stir us up to a generous emulation, would encourage us to implore the Divine Grace, that we may bewail all our past sins, cleanse our selves from all filthiness, both of Flesh,
Such Honour, I say, have all his Saints even in this life, which if we did but seriously Contemplate, would stir us up to a generous emulation, would encourage us to implore the Divine Grace, that we may bewail all our past Sins, cleanse our selves from all filthiness, both of Flesh,
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and of Spirit, which produce nothing in the end, but Shame, and Horrour, and daily grow more conformable to his Likeness, which is the only way, to assert the dignity of our Nature, and to retain honour.
and of Spirit, which produce nothing in the end, but Shame, and Horror, and daily grow more conformable to his Likeness, which is the only Way, to assert the dignity of our Nature, and to retain honour.
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Precious then in the sight of the Lord, shall be the death of his Saints, bless•d shall be their memories, They shall be had in everlasting remembrance,
Precious then in the sighed of the Lord, shall be the death of his Saints, bless•d shall be their memories, They shall be had in everlasting remembrance,
This makes her Children, rise up and call her blessed, her Husband and her own works, to praise her in the gate, the sole glory then of that Sex, is to be good,
This makes her Children, rise up and call her blessed, her Husband and her own works, to praise her in the gate, the sole glory then of that Sex, is to be good,
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Or it is, because Women in all Ages, have given, many Heroick examples of Sanctity, besides those recorded in the Old Testament, many of them are named, with great honour in the New. For their Assiduity and Zeal, in following our Saviour,
Or it is, Because Women in all Ages, have given, many Heroic Examples of Sanctity, beside those recorded in the Old Testament, many of them Are nam, with great honour in the New. For their Assiduity and Zeal, in following our Saviour,
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and their Charity, in ministring to him of their substance, they accompanied him to Mount Calvary, lamented his Sufferings, waited on the Cross, attended the Sepulchre, prepared Spices, and Oyntments,
and their Charity, in ministering to him of their substance, they accompanied him to Mount Calvary, lamented his Sufferings, waited on the Cross, attended the Sepulchre, prepared Spices, and Ointments,
and regardless, either of the Insolence of the rude Souldiers, or of the Malice of the Iews, with a love that cast out all fear, they came on the first day of the Week,
and regardless, either of the Insolence of the rude Soldiers, or of the Malice of the Iews, with a love that cast out all Fear, they Come on the First day of the Week,
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and God Incarnate honour'd the Sex to the highest degree imaginable, in being born of a Woman, in becoming the Son of a Virgin Mother, whom all Generations shall call Blessed;
and God Incarnate honoured the Sex to the highest degree imaginable, in being born of a Woman, in becoming the Son of a Virgae Mother, whom all Generations shall call Blessed;
an affectionateness of Devotion, an easie Sensibility, an industrious Alacrity, a languishing Ardour, in Piety, peculiar to the Sex, which naturally renders them, Subjects more pliable, to the Divine Grace, than Men commonly are;
an affectionateness of Devotion, an easy Sensibility, an Industria Alacrity, a languishing Ardour, in Piety, peculiar to the Sex, which naturally renders them, Subject's more pliable, to the Divine Grace, than Men commonly Are;
As for the Lascivious, and the Prostitute, against whom Solomon so often, and so pathetically, warns the Young man, She is so utterly impure, that I will not so much as name her, in the same discourse with a gracious Woman;
As for the Lascivious, and the Prostitute, against whom Solomon so often, and so pathetically, warns the Young man, She is so utterly impure, that I will not so much as name her, in the same discourse with a gracious Woman;
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Beauty has been often, to the best, and wisest of Men, witness Solomon himself, destructive, and fatal, for which reason holy Iob made a Covenant with his eyes;
Beauty has been often, to the best, and Wisest of Men, witness Solomon himself, destructive, and fatal, for which reason holy Job made a Covenant with his eyes;
But Grace, secures our Innocence, awes men into Sobriety, looks them into Chastity, and the more intense it grows, its influence, is the more sovereign, and efficacious.
But Grace, secures our Innocence, awes men into Sobriety, looks them into Chastity, and the more intense it grows, its influence, is the more sovereign, and efficacious.
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or indeed, 'tis a well shap'd Frame of dust and ashes, belov'd by fond Men only, who like the most stupid of Idolaters, worship the bare Statue, without regard to the Deity there enshrin'd:
or indeed, it's a well shaped Frame of dust and Ashes, Beloved by found Men only, who like the most stupid of Idolaters, worship the bore Statue, without regard to the Deity there enshrined:
It is the Curse of the wicked, to die unlamented, unless it be, that they are sometimes carried to the Grave, with the mercenary tears, of those who make mourning a trade;
It is the Curse of the wicked, to die unlamented, unless it be, that they Are sometime carried to the Grave, with the mercenary tears, of those who make mourning a trade;
Our Saviour himself, has countenanc'd a moderate grief for our friends, in weeping over, his own dead friend Lazarus; So that if we shed our tears, over the Grave of this gracious and honourable Lady, 'tis but to be just to her ashes, to ease our own sorrowfull Spirits,
Our Saviour himself, has countenanced a moderate grief for our Friends, in weeping over, his own dead friend Lazarus; So that if we shed our tears, over the Grave of this gracious and honourable Lady, it's but to be just to her Ashes, to ease our own sorrowful Spirits,
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and dangers of this troubled life, and is safely arriv'd, at her everlasting Haven; she is now fully possest, of all that she desir'd, which was, to be dissolv'd,
and dangers of this troubled life, and is safely arrived, At her everlasting Haven; she is now Fully possessed, of all that she desired, which was, to be dissolved,
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and to be admitted, to her most intimate thoughts, and I cannot but think, upon the utmost of my observation, that she always preserv'd her Baptismal Innocence, that she never committed any one mortal Sin, which put her out of the state of Grace;
and to be admitted, to her most intimate thoughts, and I cannot but think, upon the utmost of my observation, that she always preserved her Baptismal Innocence, that she never committed any one Mortal since, which put her out of the state of Grace;
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Insomuch, that after all the frequent, and severe examinations, she made of her own Conscience, her Confessions were made up, of no other than sins of Infirmity,
Insomuch, that After all the frequent, and severe examinations, she made of her own Conscience, her Confessions were made up, of no other than Sins of Infirmity,
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as high a sense of the Divine forgiveness, and lov'd as much, as if she had had Much to be forgiven: So that after a life of above Forty Years, Nine of which were spent in the Court, bating her involuntary failings, which are unavoidable,
as high a sense of the Divine forgiveness, and loved as much, as if she had had Much to be forgiven: So that After a life of above Forty years, Nine of which were spent in the Court, bating her involuntary failings, which Are unavoidable,
and for which, allowances are made, in the Covenant of Grace, she kept her self unspoted from the World, and if it may be affirmed of any, I dare venture to affirm it of this, gracious Woman, that by the peculiar favour of Heaven, she past from the Font, unsullied to her Grave.
and for which, allowances Are made, in the Covenant of Grace, she kept her self unspoted from the World, and if it may be affirmed of any, I Dare venture to affirm it of this, gracious Woman, that by the peculiar favour of Heaven, she passed from the Font, unsullied to her Grave.
She took not up her Religion on an implicite faith, or from education only, but from a well-studied choice, directed by God's holy Spirit, whose guidance she daily invok'd,
She took not up her Religion on an implicit faith, or from education only, but from a well-studied choice, directed by God's holy Spirit, whose guidance she daily invoked,
and when once she had made that choice, she was immoveable as a rock, and so well satisfi'd in the Catholick faith, profest in the Church of England, that I make no doubt,
and when once she had made that choice, she was immoveable as a rock, and so well satisfied in the Catholic faith, professed in the Church of England, that I make no doubt,
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as might have become a Proba, a Monica, or the most eminent of her Sex, Insomuch, that her very absence, was the more supportable to her friends, in regard she compensated the want of her presence, by writing,
as might have become a Proba, a Monica, or the most eminent of her Sex, Insomuch, that her very absence, was the more supportable to her Friends, in regard she compensated the want of her presence, by writing,
I cannot tell, what one help she neglected, to secure her perseverance, and to heighten her graces, that she might shine more and more, to a perfect day; Her Oratory was the place, where she principally resided,
I cannot tell, what one help she neglected, to secure her perseverance, and to heighten her graces, that she might shine more and more, to a perfect day; Her Oratory was the place, where she principally resided,
Out of several Authours, she for her own use, transcrib'd many excellent Forms, the very choice of which does argue, a most experienc'd Piety, she had Devotions suited, to all the primitive hours of Prayer, which she us'd,
Out of several Authors, she for her own use, transcribed many excellent Forms, the very choice of which does argue, a most experienced Piety, she had Devotions suited, to all the primitive hours of Prayer, which she used,
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as far as her bodily Infirmities, and necessary Avocations would permit, and with David, Prais'd God seven times a day, or supply'd the want of those solemn hours, by a kind of perpetuity of Ejaculations, which she had ready, to answer all occasions,
as Far as her bodily Infirmities, and necessary Avocations would permit, and with David, Praised God seven times a day, or supplied the want of those solemn hours, by a kind of perpetuity of Ejaculations, which she had ready, to answer all occasions,
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Her Devotions she enlarg'd, on the Fasts and Festivals of the Church, but especially on the Lord's days, dividing the hours, between the Church and her Closet.
Her Devotions she enlarged, on the Fasts and Festivals of the Church, but especially on the Lord's days, dividing the hours, between the Church and her Closet.
The Sermons she heard, when she came home she recollected, and wrote down out of her memory, abstracts of them all, which are in a great number, among her Papers, that she might be, not only, a hearer of the Word, but a doer also.
The Sermons she herd, when she Come home she recollected, and wrote down out of her memory, abstracts of them all, which Are in a great number, among her Papers, that she might be, not only, a hearer of the Word, but a doer also.
Who is there can say, they ever saw her idle? no, she had always affairs to transact with Heaven, she was all her life long numbring her days, and applying her heart to wisedom, or, to describe her with her own Pen, she was making it her business, to fit her self for her change, knowing, the moment of it to be uncertain,
Who is there can say, they ever saw her idle? no, she had always affairs to transact with Heaven, she was all her life long numbering her days, and applying her heart to Wisdom, or, to describe her with her own Pen, she was making it her business, to fit her self for her change, knowing, the moment of it to be uncertain,
Oh happy Soul, that was thus wise, in a timely consideration of that, which of all things in the World, is of greatest importance to us, to be consider'd, namely our Latter end!
O happy Soul, that was thus wise, in a timely consideration of that, which of all things in the World, is of greatest importance to us, to be considered, namely our Latter end!
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as indeed she had not, she did not only conquer the World, but she triumph'd over it, had a noble contempt of Secular greatness, liv'd several years in the very Court, with the abstraction of a Recluse,
as indeed she had not, she did not only conquer the World, but she triumphed over it, had a noble contempt of Secular greatness, lived several Years in the very Court, with the abstraction of a Recluse,
and was so far from being solicitous for Riches, for her self, or her Children, that, to use her own words, she look'd on them, as dangerous things, which did only clog,
and was so Far from being solicitous for Riches, for her self, or her Children, that, to use her own words, she looked on them, as dangerous things, which did only clog,
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her chief, and, in a manner, sole recreation was to doegood, andto oblige, and if we will be advis'd, by one so wise to Salvation, We are to seek for comfort,
her chief, and, in a manner, sole recreation was to doegood, andto oblige, and if we will be advised, by one so wise to Salvation, We Are to seek for Comfort,
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and joy, from God's ordinances, and the converse of pious Christians, and not to take the usual course of the World, to drive away Melancholy, by exposing our selves to temptations;
and joy, from God's ordinances, and the converse of pious Christians, and not to take the usual course of the World, to drive away Melancholy, by exposing our selves to temptations;
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and this was really her practice, insomuch that next to the Service of the Temple, which she daily frequented, There was no entertainment in the whole World,
and this was really her practice, insomuch that next to the Service of the Temple, which she daily frequented, There was no entertainment in the Whole World,
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so pleasing to her, as the discourse of heavenly things, and those she spake of, with such a Spiritual relish, that at first hearing, you might perceive she was in earnest, that she really tasted the Lord was good, and felt all she spake.
so pleasing to her, as the discourse of heavenly things, and those she spoke of, with such a Spiritual relish, that At First hearing, you might perceive she was in earnest, that she really tasted the Lord was good, and felt all she spoke.
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Amidst all her pains, and her sicknesses, which were sharpe, and many, who ever saw her shew, any one symptome of Impatience? So far was she from it, that she laments,
Amid all her pains, and her Sicknesses, which were sharp, and many, who ever saw her show, any one Symptom of Impatience? So Far was she from it, that she laments,
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when she reflects, how apt we are to abuse prosperity, Demands, where our conformity is to the great Captain of our Salvation, if we have no sufferings;
when she reflects, how apt we Are to abuse Prosperity, Demands, where our conformity is to the great Captain of our Salvation, if we have no sufferings;
Her Charity, made her sympathize, with all in Misery, and besides her private Alms, wherein her left hand, was not conscious to her right, she was a common Patroness to the Poor,
Her Charity, made her sympathise, with all in Misery, and beside her private Alms, wherein her left hand, was not conscious to her right, she was a Common Patroness to the Poor,
and necessities of any poor Christian, should be over look'd, and desir'd it might be remembred that, Alms and the Poors prayers, will bring a greater blessing, to them, than Thousands a year.
and necessities of any poor Christian, should be over looked, and desired it might be remembered that, Alms and the Poors Prayers, will bring a greater blessing, to them, than Thousands a year.
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To corporal Alms, as often as she savv occasion, she joyn'd spiritual, and she had a singular talent, in dispensing that alms to Souls, she had a masculine Reason to persuade, a steddy Wisedom to advise, a perspicuity both of thought,
To corporal Alms, as often as she saw occasion, she joined spiritual, and she had a singular talon, in dispensing that alms to Souls, she had a masculine Reason to persuade, a steady Wisdom to Advice, a perspicuity both of Thought,
and language to instruct, a mildness that endear'd a reproof, and could comfort the afflicted, from her own manifold experience of the Divine Goodness,
and language to instruct, a mildness that endeared a reproof, and could Comfort the afflicted, from her own manifold experience of the Divine goodness,
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And happy was it for others, that her Charity was so comprehensive, for she often met with objects so deplorable, that vvere to be reliev'd in all these capacities,
And happy was it for Others, that her Charity was so comprehensive, for she often met with objects so deplorable, that were to be relieved in all these capacities,
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She could bear long, and most easily forgive, and no one ever injur'd her, but she would heap coals of fire on his head, to melt him into a charitable temper,
She could bear long, and most Easily forgive, and no one ever injured her, but she would heap coals of fire on his head, to melt him into a charitable temper,
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and she vvas exactly sincere, and faithfull to all her obligations, she kept her heart alvvays vvith all diligence, vvas vvatchfull against all temptations,
and she was exactly sincere, and faithful to all her obligations, she kept her heart always with all diligence, was watchful against all temptations,
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and naturally considerate in all her actions, her disposition vvas peacefull, and inoffensive, she lookt alvvays pleas'd, rather than chearfull, her converse vvas even,
and naturally considerate in all her actions, her disposition was peaceful, and inoffensive, she looked always pleased, rather than cheerful, her converse was even,
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If you look on her, in her several Relations, in her Childhood, her Father, the Right Honourable, the Earl of Dyzart, being banish'd for his Loyalty, she was under the breeding, of the Excellent Lady her Mother, to whom she was in all respects,
If you look on her, in her several Relations, in her Childhood, her Father, the Right Honourable, the Earl of Dyzart, being banished for his Loyalty, she was under the breeding, of the Excellent Lady her Mother, to whom she was in all respects,
God was pleas'd to take her good Mother to himself, and from that time to her Marriage, this gracious Woman liv'd with a discretion so much above her years, with so conspicuous a Vertue,
God was pleased to take her good Mother to himself, and from that time to her Marriage, this gracious Woman lived with a discretion so much above her Years, with so conspicuous a Virtue,
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And to her honour be it spoken, that in an Age, when the generality of the Nation, were like Children, tost to and fro, with every wind of Doctrine, she still continued stedfast in the Communion of the Church of England, and when the Priests and Service of God, were driven into Corners, she daily resorted,
And to her honour be it spoken, that in an Age, when the generality of the nation, were like Children, tossed to and from, with every wind of Doctrine, she still continued steadfast in the Communion of the Church of England, and when the Priests and Service of God, were driven into Corners, she daily resorted,
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The silenc'd, and plunder'd, and persecuted Clergy, she thought worthy, of double honour, did vow a certain Sum yearly, out of her Income, which she laid aside, only to succour them.
The silenced, and plundered, and persecuted Clergy, she Thought worthy, of double honour, did Voelli a certain Sum yearly, out of her Income, which she laid aside, only to succour them.
But I must by no means pass by, the Right Reverend Father in God, Bishop Duppa, then of Salisbury, afterwards of Winchester, but now with God, who was then put out of all,
But I must by no means pass by, the Right Reverend Father in God, Bishop Duppa, then of Salisbury, afterwards of Winchester, but now with God, who was then put out of all,
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and he seem'd to be design'd on purpose, by God's most gratious direction, to be her spiritual Guide, to confirm her in all her holy Resolutions, to satisfy all those Scruples, to becalm all those Fears,
and he seemed to be designed on purpose, by God's most gracious direction, to be her spiritual Guide, to confirm her in all her holy Resolutions, to satisfy all those Scruples, to becalm all those Fears,
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and regulate all those Fervours which are incident to an early, and tender Piety, and God's goodness render'd him so successfull, that she retain'd, the happy influence of his ghostly Advice, to her dying day.
and regulate all those Fervours which Are incident to an early, and tender Piety, and God's Goodness rendered him so successful, that she retained, the happy influence of his ghostly advice, to her dying day.
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Before the Age of twenty, she was married, to the Right Honourable, William Lord Mainard, to whom in her Letters, she often gives, the most affectionate thanks imaginable,
Before the Age of twenty, she was married, to the Right Honourable, William Lord Mainard, to whom in her Letters, she often gives, the most affectionate thanks imaginable,
for his unvaluable, and unparallel'd kindness towards her, as she her self terms it, and most fervently prays, that The Lord Iesus Christ would be his exceeding great reward, and his portion for ever;
for his unvaluable, and unparalleled kindness towards her, as she her self terms it, and most fervently prays, that The Lord Iesus christ would be his exceeding great reward, and his portion for ever;
But I forbear to offer violence to the modesty of the Survivor, and will content my self, to say only in general, that when she was a Wife, she still retain'd her accustomed devotion, which she practis'd when a Virgin,
But I forbear to offer violence to the modesty of the Survivor, and will content my self, to say only in general, that when she was a Wife, she still retained her accustomed devotion, which she practised when a Virgae,
but her zeal for their eternal welfare, was predominant, and she made it her dying request, that in their education, their piety should be principally regarded,
but her zeal for their Eternal welfare, was predominant, and she made it her dying request, that in their education, their piety should be principally regarded,
or to speak her own words, that the chief care should be, to make them pious Christians, which would be the best provision, that could be made for them.
or to speak her own words, that the chief care should be, to make them pious Christians, which would be the best provision, that could be made for them.
or great, that he should be bred in the strictest principles of Sobriety, Piety, and Charity, of Temperance and Innocency of life, that could be, that he should never be indulg'd in the least sin, that he should never be that, which these corrupt days call a Wit,
or great, that he should be bred in the Strictest principles of Sobriety, Piety, and Charity, of Temperance and Innocency of life, that could be, that he should never be indulged in the least since, that he should never be that, which these corrupt days call a Wit,
as can well be imagin'd, yet for the sake of her God, whom she lov'd infinitely better, she was willing to part with them also, had long foreseen the parting,
as can well be imagined, yet for the sake of her God, whom she loved infinitely better, she was willing to part with them also, had long foreseen the parting,
and this consideration of meeting above, put her into a transport, which makes her, in one of her Letters, cry out, O how joyfull shall we be, to meet at Christ 's right hand, if we may be admitted, into that Elect number!
and this consideration of meeting above, put her into a transport, which makes her, in one of her Letters, cry out, Oh how joyful shall we be, to meet At christ is right hand, if we may be admitted, into that Elect number!
and manag'd them with a wise frugality, with a constant deference, to God's mercifull Providence, and without either covetous fears, or a restless anxiety; but withall;
and managed them with a wise frugality, with a constant deference, to God's merciful Providence, and without either covetous fears, or a restless anxiety; but withal;
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than her own, and treated them, with a meekness, and indulgence, and condescention, like one, who was always mindfull, that she her self also, had a Master in Heaven.
than her own, and treated them, with a meekness, and indulgence, and condescension, like one, who was always mindful, that she her self also, had a Master in Heaven.
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Her near Relations, and all that vvere blest vvith her friendship, had a daily share in her intercessions, all their concerns, all their afflictions vvere really her ovvn;
Her near Relations, and all that were blessed with her friendship, had a daily share in her intercessions, all their concerns, all their afflictions were really her own;
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her chief kindness vvas for their Souls, and she lov'd them vvith a charity, like that which the Blessed shew to one another in Heaven, in their reciprocal complacence at each others happiness, and mutual incitements to devotion.
her chief kindness was for their Souls, and she loved them with a charity, like that which the Blessed show to one Another in Heaven, in their reciprocal complacence At each Others happiness, and mutual incitements to devotion.
and she had a particular Office, on fasting Daies, for that purpose; vvhich shevvs hovv importunate she was, at the Throne of Grace, to avert God's Judgments,
and she had a particular Office, on fasting Days, for that purpose; which shows how importunate she was, At the Throne of Grace, to avert God's Judgments,
And now, after all these great truths, which I have said of this Excellent Lady, one Grace I must add, greater than all I have hitherto mention'd, and it is her Humility;
And now, After all these great truths, which I have said of this Excellent Lady, one Grace I must add, greater than all I have hitherto mentioned, and it is her Humility;
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others she esteem'd so much better, had that abasing sense of her own Infirmities, and that profound awe of the Divine Majesty, that though she was great in God's eyes, she was always little in her own.
Others she esteemed so much better, had that abasing sense of her own Infirmities, and that profound awe of the Divine Majesty, that though she was great in God's eyes, she was always little in her own.
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but the day before she died God was please to vouchsafe her, some clearer manifestations of His mercy, which in the tenderness of His compassion he sent her,
but the day before she died God was please to vouchsafe her, Some clearer manifestations of His mercy, which in the tenderness of His compassion he sent her,
How she behav'd her self in her sickness, I cannot better express, than by saying, that she pray'd continually; and when the Prayers of the Church were read by her,
How she behaved her self in her sickness, I cannot better express, than by saying, that she prayed continually; and when the Prayers of the Church were read by her,
yet above, and beyond all seeming possibility, she would use force to her self, to keep her self waking, to offer to God her customary Sacrifice to the full, to recollect her thoughts,
yet above, and beyond all seeming possibility, she would use force to her self, to keep her self waking, to offer to God her customary Sacrifice to the full, to recollect her thoughts,
or as if she was teaching her Soul, to act independently from the Body, and practising beforehand the state of separation, into which having receiv'd absolution, she in a short time, happily lancht;
or as if she was teaching her Soul, to act independently from the Body, and practising beforehand the state of separation, into which having received absolution, she in a short time, happily launched;
for neither eye hath seen, nor ear heard, nor has it enter'd into the heart of man, to be conceiv'd, the good things, which God hath prepared for those that love him, of all which she is now partaker.
for neither eye hath seen, nor ear herd, nor has it entered into the heart of man, to be conceived, the good things, which God hath prepared for those that love him, of all which she is now partaker.
Blessed then for ever, be the infinite goodness of God, who was so liberal of his Graces, to this humble Saint, who made her so lively a picture, of his own perfections, so gracious, and so honourable;
Blessed then for ever, be the infinite Goodness of God, who was so liberal of his Graces, to this humble Saint, who made her so lively a picture, of his own perfections, so gracious, and so honourable;
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so to assist, and sanctify, and guide us, that every one of our Souls, may be gracious like hers, that our life may be like hers, our latter end like hers,
so to assist, and sanctify, and guide us, that every one of our Souls, may be gracious like hers, that our life may be like hers, our latter end like hers,
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