A sermon at the funeral of the Right Honourable the Lady Jane eldest daughter to His Grace, William, Duke of Newcastle, and wife to the Honourable Charles Cheyne, Esq, at Chelsey, Novemb. I, being All-Saints day by Adam Littleton ...
'Tis agreed on by most Interpreters, that by Lemuel is intended Solomon, who, as Grotius observes, was Octanominis, had eight several Names given him in Scripture,
It's agreed on by most Interpreters, that by Lemuel is intended Solomon, who, as Grotius observes, was Octanominis, had eight several Names given him in Scripture,
and by his Mother consequently is meant Bathsheba, (thought the same Grotius intimate too, it might be Hezekiah himself, who order'd the Collection of these Proverbs, and his Mother Abijah the Daughter of Zechariah: ) and that Lemuel was blanda matris Appellatio, a made word of Kindness to sweeten her motherly Instructions.
and by his Mother consequently is meant Bathsheba, (Thought the same Grotius intimate too, it might be Hezekiah himself, who ordered the Collection of these Proverbs, and his Mother Abijah the Daughter of Zechariah:) and that Lemuel was Blanda matris Appellatio, a made word of Kindness to sweeten her motherly Instructions.
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but if we take it for a Composure of Solomon 's, then 'twill be a dutiful Return of the Son to his Mother's Instructions, in a large Commendation of her Wisdom and Care;
but if we take it for a Composure of Solomon is, then it'll be a dutiful Return of the Son to his Mother's Instructions, in a large Commendation of her Wisdom and Care;
wherein he sets her forth as the Pattern of her Sex, and pleats Laudum Corollam, a Garland and Imperial Wreath of Praises for his Mother's Royal Head.
wherein he sets her forth as the Pattern of her Sex, and pleats Laudum Corollam, a Garland and Imperial Wreathe of Praises for his Mother's Royal Head.
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Be this Good Woman then, in the History, Bathsheba, or Abijah, or (as the Popish Expositors turn it) the Blessed Virgin; be she, in the Allegory, the Church, or any pious Soul: it cannot be deny'd,
Be this Good Woman then, in the History, Bathsheba, or Abijah, or (as the Popish Expositors turn it) the Blessed Virgae; be she, in the Allegory, the Church, or any pious Soul: it cannot be denied,
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Her Discretion and Obligingness in her Discourse; v. 26. Her Care of Home, and good Government of her Family; v. 27. Her Praise to these many Vertues is threefold.
Her Discretion and Obligingness in her Discourse; v. 26. Her Care of Home, and good Government of her Family; v. 27. Her Praise to these many Virtues is threefold.
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but as having been constant Witnesses of her Vertuous Carriage, ver. 28. commending her in this form of words, ver. 29. Many Daughters have done Vertuously, but Thou excellest them all.
but as having been constant Witnesses of her Virtuous Carriage, ver. 28. commending her in this from of words, ver. 29. Many Daughters have done Virtuously, but Thou excellest them all.
2. Pro Rostris, solemnly out of the Pulpit, in the words of the Text: for so She shall be praised, implies a solemn Commemoration of her Vertues, and an Encomiastick Harangue upon her Person.
2. Pro Rostris, solemnly out of the Pulpit, in the words of the Text: for so She shall be praised, Implies a solemn Commemoration of her Virtues, and an Encomiastic Harangue upon her Person.
so I find my self somewhat enabled by that personal Knowledge for a fair discharge of the Duty of this Hour, without being much beholden either to publick Report, or private Information:
so I find my self somewhat enabled by that personal Knowledge for a fair discharge of the Duty of this Hour, without being much beholden either to public Report, or private Information:
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As if he had said, Favour and Beauty are Idle, Insignificant, sorry, mean, toyish Things, that deserve not serious Commendation, at least are not fit to come in Competition with Vertue and Discretion and Piety, which are the truly Laudable Qualities,
As if he had said, Favour and Beauty Are Idle, Insignificant, sorry, mean, toyish Things, that deserve not serious Commendation, At least Are not fit to come in Competition with Virtue and Discretion and Piety, which Are the truly Laudable Qualities,
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and when those Poets Laurels and their Mistresses Praises too shall be blasted by Truth, and withered by Time, the Woman that fears the Lord, the Pious Lady, the Vertuous Matron shall be Praised on still,
and when those Poets Laurels and their Mistress's Praises too shall be blasted by Truth, and withered by Time, the Woman that fears the Lord, the Pious Lady, the Virtuous Matron shall be Praised on still,
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We shall, to clear our way for the proving Vertue the alone Praise-worthy thing, shew the Deceit & Vanity of those other two Candidates for Praise. Favour and Beauty.
We shall, to clear our Way for the proving Virtue the alone Praiseworthy thing, show the Deceit & Vanity of those other two Candidates for Praise. Favour and Beauty.
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when some through a Fantastick Pride or some worse Distemper, walk as if they were their own Sepulcres, Painted; but Favour or Grace it self may be abus'd to meretricious ends;
when Some through a Fantastic Pride or Some Worse Distemper, walk as if they were their own Sepulchres, Painted; but Favour or Grace it self may be abused to meretricious ends;
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whilest in a demure Aspect, and a graceful Behaviour, it may be difficult to distinguish betwixt a Courtesan, and a Matron, betwixt the strange woman and the woman that fears the Lord.
whilst in a demure Aspect, and a graceful Behaviour, it may be difficult to distinguish betwixt a Courtesan, and a Matron, betwixt the strange woman and the woman that fears the Lord.
This is indeed Fallax Gratia, a deceitful Favour, which leads into Temptation, and a vain Beauty which insnares and betrays the Soul. Thus some of the Fathers tell us, the Angels themselves were surpriz'd with the Beauty of the daughters of men; from whom came the Impious race of Giants. Some Holy persons have upon this consideration been remarkably Severe to themselves, mischieving their Bodies to secure their Souls,
This is indeed Fallax Gratia, a deceitful Favour, which leads into Temptation, and a vain Beauty which ensnares and betrays the Soul. Thus Some of the Father's tell us, the Angels themselves were surprised with the Beauty of the daughters of men; from whom Come the Impious raze of Giants. some Holy Persons have upon this consideration been remarkably Severe to themselves, mischieving their Bodies to secure their Souls,
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Matthew of Westminster tells us, that in the year of Christ 870. when the Danes were got into this Island, St. Ebbe with all her Nuns of Colingham did all by one consent cut off their noses and upper lips, to discourage wicked Attempts, and to preserve their Chastity:
Matthew of Westminster tells us, that in the year of christ 870. when the Danes were god into this Island, Saint Ebb with all her Nuns of Colingham did all by one consent Cut off their noses and upper lips, to discourage wicked Attempts, and to preserve their Chastity:
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And Vincentius Bellovacensis tells us of another English Nun, who being for her lovely Eyes coveted of one of the King Richards, and by him demanded of the Convent, got both her Eyes pluck'd out,
And Vincentius Belvacensis tells us of Another English Nun, who being for her lovely Eyes coveted of one of the King Richards, and by him demanded of the Convent, god both her Eyes plucked out,
a good Face and an ingenuous Address being a kind of potent Recommendation even to Strangers, who will be ready to think the Face a good Index of the Mind;
a good Face and an ingenuous Address being a kind of potent Recommendation even to Strangers, who will be ready to think the Face a good Index of the Mind;
and a fair compos'd Body a suitable lodging for a Beauteous Soul. So I know not how, Vertue having Favour and Beauty for its Attendants and Maids of Honour, appears more Serene, and yet no less Majestick;
and a fair composed Body a suitable lodging for a Beauteous Soul. So I know not how, Virtue having Favour and Beauty for its Attendants and Maids of Honour, appears more Serene, and yet no less Majestic;
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Piety is her alone Confidence, and Vertue design'd for the Pillar of her Praise; whereon her fair Name shall be ingrav'd in legible Characters to succeeding Generations.
Piety is her alone Confidence, and Virtue designed for the Pillar of her Praise; whereon her fair Name shall be engraved in legible Characters to succeeding Generations.
and above all things takes care, that Beauty may not be her Crime, and that the Fair Vessel, her Soul is Imbarked in, may not want a good Pilot, a Vertuous Mind to Govern it.
and above all things Takes care, that Beauty may not be her Crime, and that the Fair Vessel, her Soul is Embarked in, may not want a good Pilot, a Virtuous Mind to Govern it.
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And this for the Negative or Comparative Part, that Favour and Beauty are not of themselves Things commendable in Women, any further then they are accompanied and manag'd by Discretion and Vertue.
And this for the Negative or Comparative Part, that Favour and Beauty Are not of themselves Things commendable in Women, any further then they Are accompanied and managed by Discretion and Virtue.
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WOMAN, in the primitive design of Nature, God's Master-piece, being the last work of Creation, and made with a great deal of Deliberation and Solemnity.
WOMAN, in the primitive Design of Nature, God's Masterpiece, being the last work of Creation, and made with a great deal of Deliberation and Solemnity.
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For to look upon her as a Supernumerary Creature, and one brought into the world by the By, besides the Creator's first Intention, upon second Thoughts (though Those too amongst us Men, with whose methods it pleases God out of condescension to comply, pass for the Wisest) is to lay a foul Imputation upon Divine Wisdom, as if it had been at a stand, and were to seek.
For to look upon her as a Supernumerary Creature, and one brought into the world by the By, beside the Creator's First Intention, upon second Thoughts (though Those too among us Men, with whose methods it Pleases God out of condescension to comply, pass for the Wisest) is to lay a foul Imputation upon Divine Wisdom, as if it had been At a stand, and were to seek.
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I do not see, if that Argument be good, why the same Consequence should not be of like force here too, that Man himself was made for the service and affectionate Care of the Woman, who was fram'd not only after him,
I do not see, if that Argument be good, why the same Consequence should not be of like force Here too, that Man himself was made for the service and affectionate Care of the Woman, who was framed not only After him,
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Certainly this manner of Production doth plainly evince the Equality of the Woman's Merits and Rights with Man; she being a noble Cyon transplanted from his Stock,
Certainly this manner of Production does plainly evince the Equality of the Woman's Merits and Rights with Man; she being a noble Cyon transplanted from his Stock,
She is then Equally at least partaker with him of all the Advantages, which appertain to Humane Nature, and alike Capable of those Improvements, which by the Efforts of Reason and the Methods of Education and the Instincts of the Blessed Spirit are to be made upon it,
She is then Equally At least partaker with him of all the Advantages, which appertain to Humane Nature, and alike Capable of those Improvements, which by the Efforts of Reason and the Methods of Education and the Instincts of the Blessed Spirit Are to be made upon it,
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and confin'd them mostly to the narrow Territories of Home. Our Vertuous Woman here, besides her Oeconomical Government (wherein her Husband's cares are not concern'd) plays the Purchaser and the Merchant, ver. 16. and 24. though too,
and confined them mostly to the narrow Territories of Home. Our Virtuous Woman Here, beside her Economical Government (wherein her Husband's Cares Are not concerned) plays the Purchaser and the Merchant, ver. 16. and 24. though too,
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whilst her Husband is sitting in the gates among the Elders of the Land, ver. 23. her hands are holding the distaff at home, ver. 19. A Learned Woman of Vtrecht, has in a Printed Discourse fairly in this behalf vindicated the Reputation of her Sex. Nor are there wanting Illustrious Examples of Those, who for Atchievments in Arms and Attainments of Arts have not come short of the Bravest Men;
while her Husband is sitting in the gates among the Elders of the Land, ver. 23. her hands Are holding the distaff At home, ver. 19. A Learned Woman of Utrecht, has in a Printed Discourse fairly in this behalf vindicated the Reputation of her Sex. Nor Are there wanting Illustrious Examples of Those, who for Achievements in Arms and Attainments of Arts have not come short of the Bravest Men;
and lest behind them signal proofs, that their Minerva can upon occasion, as well weild the Sword, and manage the Pen, as lay her hands to the Spindle. One Instance out of our own History will be sufficient;
and lest behind them signal proofs, that their Minerva can upon occasion, as well wield the Sword, and manage the Pen, as lay her hands to the Spindle. One Instance out of our own History will be sufficient;
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the natural Biass and Tendency of their Spirits lying that way, and their softer Temper more kindly receiving the supernatural Impressions of God's Spirit.
the natural Bias and Tendency of their Spirits lying that Way, and their Softer Temper more kindly receiving the supernatural Impressions of God's Spirit.
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and gains them just advantages of Praise; that, whereas Those, who have only a hansom Shape and good Features to command them, are Ador'd and Idoliz'd by persons of slight Apprehensions and ungovern'd Passions;
and gains them just advantages of Praise; that, whereas Those, who have only a handsome Shape and good Features to command them, Are Adored and Idolized by Persons of slight Apprehensions and ungoverned Passion;
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Hereupon St Ierom, though no Friend to a Married life, yet seem'd to pride himself in his Acquaintance with Vertuous Women, and made so many Addresses to Religious Ladies, that those very Epistles and Missives of His, which wear Female Names, would make a competent Volume of themselves.
Hereupon Saint Jerom, though no Friend to a Married life, yet seemed to pride himself in his Acquaintance with Virtuous Women, and made so many Addresses to Religious Ladies, that those very Epistles and Missives of His, which wear Female Names, would make a competent Volume of themselves.
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who, though they may, in common Civility to Vulgar Error, comply in sinless Fashions and Modes, and in the Innocent Ceremonies of life (taken up by Others peradventure, to ill Ends, in these corrupt Ages) yet do make it their main Imploy to inrich and beautifie their Minds,
who, though they may, in Common Civility to vulgar Error, comply in sinless Fashions and Modes, and in the Innocent Ceremonies of life (taken up by Others Peradventure, to ill Ends, in these corrupt Ages) yet do make it their main Employ to enrich and beautify their Minds,
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but is very well consistent with that Valour and Courage, which the 70, and other Interpreters make the great Ingredient of the Character, Imboldning us and putting us on to Do or Suffer any thing for God's sake.
but is very well consistent with that Valour and Courage, which the 70, and other Interpreters make the great Ingredient of the Character, Emboldening us and putting us on to Do or Suffer any thing for God's sake.
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but fixes them upon Heavenly things, and suits all the Passions of Humane Nature in a fit and constant Correspondence to the Attributes of the Divine; so as to Love him for his Goodness, Admire him for his Wisdom, Dread him in his Power, stand in Aw of his Iustice, take Delight in the remembrance of his Mercies, and at last to be swallowed up into Him in the Contemplation of his Infiniteness, in all These.
but fixes them upon Heavenly things, and suits all the Passion of Humane Nature in a fit and constant Correspondence to the Attributes of the Divine; so as to Love him for his goodness, Admire him for his Wisdom, Dread him in his Power, stand in Awe of his justice, take Delight in the remembrance of his mercies, and At last to be swallowed up into Him in the Contemplation of his Infiniteness, in all These.
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and all the Phaenomena and outward Appearances of Her in her Conversation are but the natural Representments of her Bright Spotless Ingenuous Soul, the fair Inmate of a rightly Disciplin'd and well Order'd Body.
and all the Phaenomena and outward Appearances of Her in her Conversation Are but the natural Representments of her Bright Spotless Ingenuous Soul, the fair Inmate of a rightly Disciplined and well Ordered Body.
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Now certainly if there be such a Reward as Praise appointed for the Pious, if Honour hath its Temple adjoyn'd to that of Vertue; then this Pious Vertuous Woman, here mention'd, must be reckon'd the truly Honourable Woman, and will deserve to have her Grave strow'd with Roses and Violets,
Now Certainly if there be such a Reward as Praise appointed for the Pious, if Honour hath its Temple adjoined to that of Virtue; then this Pious Virtuous Woman, Here mentioned, must be reckoned the truly Honourable Woman, and will deserve to have her Grave strowed with Roses and Violets,
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and her Memory crown'd with Flowry Chaplets and Myrtle Wreaths of fragrant and lasting Praises. That's the Next thing we have to do; She shall be Praised.
and her Memory crowned with Flowery Chaplets and Myrtle Wreaths of fragrant and lasting Praises. That's the Next thing we have to do; She shall be Praised.
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but do a real Injury to the Living, by discouraging Vertue, and depriving us of the great Instruments of Piety, good Examples; which usually are far more effectual Methods of Instruction, then any Precepts;
but do a real Injury to the Living, by discouraging Virtue, and depriving us of the great Instruments of Piety, good Examples; which usually Are Far more effectual Methods of Instruction, then any Precepts;
And possibly the Generality of Hearers themselves are not free from this Fault; who peradventure may Fancy their Own Life Upbraided, when they hear Anothers Commended.
And possibly the Generality of Hearers themselves Are not free from this Fault; who Peradventure may Fancy their Own Life Upbraided, when they hear Another's Commended.
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But that the servants of God, which depart this life in his Faith and Fear, may and must be Praised, I shall endeavour to make good upon these three Grounds.
But that the Servants of God, which depart this life in his Faith and fear, may and must be Praised, I shall endeavour to make good upon these three Grounds.
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and whether those Honours and Reproaches, which Survivers cast upon them, reach them or no? and He concludes it after a long debate in the Affirmative: not so, he says,
and whither those Honours and Reproaches, which Survivers cast upon them, reach them or not? and He concludes it After a long debate in the Affirmative: not so, he Says,
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Nor only so (This is in Heaven:) but even the Influence of that Example, they leave behind them on Earth, drawing still more and more Souls after them to God, will also add to those Improvements to the End of the World,
Nor only so (This is in Heaven:) but even the Influence of that Exampl, they leave behind them on Earth, drawing still more and more Souls After them to God, will also add to those Improvements to the End of the World,
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and bring in a Revenue of Accessory Ioys. And would it not be Unjust in us then to deny them those Glorious Advantages, which our Commemoration and Imitation may and ought to give them?
and bring in a Revenue of Accessory Joys. And would it not be Unjust in us then to deny them those Glorious Advantages, which our Commemoration and Imitation may and ought to give them?
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nor would our Ingratitude be less Inexcusable, should we in silence bury those Gifts he has bestowed upon any his Eminent Servants, that have by his Grace well Imploy'd them,
nor would our Ingratitude be less Inexcusable, should we in silence bury those Gifts he has bestowed upon any his Eminent Servants, that have by his Grace well Employed them,
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'Tis not enough to have a Map of the Country we are Travelling to, unless we have experience'd Guids, whose Conduct and Directions we may safely follow.
It's not enough to have a Map of the Country we Are Traveling to, unless we have experienced Guides, whose Conduct and Directions we may safely follow.
and go on in the beaten Road of Holy Examples, for fear of being either led aside into the untrodden By-paths of Schism and Separation, or carried along in the broad High-way of Prophaneness with the mistaking Multitude.
and go on in the beaten Road of Holy Examples, for Fear of being either led aside into the untrodden Bypaths of Schism and Separation, or carried along in the broad Highway of Profaneness with the mistaking Multitude.
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As in a Voyage by Sea the skilful Pilot, though he consult his Card, and steer by his Compass, yet he neglects not the Discoveries, other Navigators have made, that have sayl'd those Seas,
As in a Voyage by Sea the skilful Pilot, though he consult his Carded, and steer by his Compass, yet he neglects not the Discoveries, other Navigators have made, that have sailed those Seas,
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that they may not Mourn and hang down the Head with Despondence, as having no Hope. It was the Custom of some Barbarous Nations upon the very consideration of the Troubles of this Life, from which Death sets us Free, to attend their Dead with solemn Shouts and Expressions of Joy:
that they may not Mourn and hang down the Head with Despondence, as having no Hope. It was the Custom of Some Barbarous nations upon the very consideration of the Troubles of this Life, from which Death sets us Free, to attend their Dead with solemn Shouts and Expressions of Joy:
but We, who have better Assurances, when any of our Relations are delivered from the Sins and Miseries of a Wicked and Wretched World, have much greater reason to Rejoyce in their behalf,
but We, who have better Assurances, when any of our Relations Are Delivered from the Sins and Misery's of a Wicked and Wretched World, have much greater reason to Rejoice in their behalf,
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as St. Paul says in another case, are therefore Departed for a season, that we may Receive them for ever, if We by following their good Example be found worthy to be Admitted to Them. If it be a Kindness to Them, that our Hearts are touch'd with, we should rather, according to the Apostle's Rule, Rejoyce with them that Rejoyce, and not Weep over them,
as Saint Paul Says in Another case, Are Therefore Departed for a season, that we may Receive them for ever, if We by following their good Exampl be found worthy to be Admitted to Them. If it be a Kindness to Them, that our Hearts Are touched with, we should rather, according to the Apostle's Rule, Rejoice with them that Rejoice, and not Weep over them,
how much more considerable a Conquest is it, and how does it deserve our most concern'd Joys? That in any Friend's case, that Dyes thus, it would become us to say what S. Thomas did,
how much more considerable a Conquest is it, and how does it deserve our most concerned Joys? That in any Friend's case, that Dies thus, it would become us to say what S. Thomas did,
Let us then upon such Occasions, (as we use, when any Friend alters his Condition to the Better, to Wish him Ioy; ) Gratulate those that Dye thus in the Lord;
Let us then upon such Occasions, (as we use, when any Friend alters his Condition to the Better, to Wish him Joy;) Gratulate those that Die thus in the Lord;
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All that has been, or may be said of the Vertuous Woman, belongs to Her. To say all that might be said, would not be the Business of an Hour, but of Days and Weeks.
All that has been, or may be said of the Virtuous Woman, belongs to Her. To say all that might be said, would not be the Business of an Hour, but of Days and Weeks.
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First as to Principle; the Candour of Her Disposition, the Sweetness of her Nature, and the Evenness of her Temper, whereof throughout her whole Life she gave Innumerable Demonstrations.
First as to Principle; the Candour of Her Disposition, the Sweetness of her Nature, and the Evenness of her Temper, whereof throughout her Whole Life she gave Innumerable Demonstrations.
And certainly Good Nature (however some Ill-natur'd People, who would pass for the most strictly Religious, may declaim against It and all Morality ) is the best Seed-plot for Piety and all Vertue to thrive in;
And Certainly Good Nature (however Some Ill-natured People, who would pass for the most strictly Religious, may declaim against It and all Morality) is the best Seed-plot for Piety and all Virtue to thrive in;
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the Kindliest Soil for the Fruits of the Spirit, Meekness, Ioy, Patience, Gentleness, Long-suffering, Loving kindness, &c. which were abundantly seen in all the Instances of her Conversation.
the Kindliest Soil for the Fruits of the Spirit, Meekness, Joy, Patience, Gentleness, Long-suffering, Loving kindness, etc. which were abundantly seen in all the Instances of her Conversation.
Now because much of This may seem to be Extracted from the Parents, and by Lineal Descent to be derived from the Family; (For Fortes creantur Fortibus, & Boni Bonis.
Now Because much of This may seem to be Extracted from the Parents, and by Lineal Descent to be derived from the Family; (For Forts creantur Fortibus, & Boni Bonis.
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and Choice to be like Her Noble Father, did so Naturally Resemble Him, and so Affectionately Imitate Him, that She represented the lively Characters of his Soul as well as Feature.
and Choice to be like Her Noble Father, did so Naturally Resemble Him, and so Affectionately Imitate Him, that She represented the lively Characters of his Soul as well as Feature.
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who, to this Lady IANE did in her life and at her death give particular Testimonies of an extraordinary Affection, which were often gratefully remembred and repeated by Her.
who, to this Lady IANE did in her life and At her death give particular Testimonies of an extraordinary Affection, which were often gratefully remembered and repeated by Her.
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and withal She was of so Generous and Great a Spirit, that unkindnesses, if intended, could not reach Her. So that as on the one hand no body (she believ'd ) would wrong Her, if they could;
and withal She was of so Generous and Great a Spirit, that Unkindnesses, if intended, could not reach Her. So that as on the one hand no body (she believed) would wrong Her, if they could;
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so on the other, (she resolv'd ) they should not, if they would. Her soft yielding Compliance back'd with Magnanimity was like polish'd Marble, smooth and strong.
so on the other, (she resolved) they should not, if they would. Her soft yielding Compliance backed with Magnanimity was like polished Marble, smooth and strong.
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and yet this attended with so natural a Becomingness, that her very Humility exalted her, and her Condescensions made her the more Venerable and Highly Esteemed.
and yet this attended with so natural a Becomingness, that her very Humility exalted her, and her Condescensions made her the more Venerable and Highly Esteemed.
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Where the Passions are kept in this Aw and Order, the Superiour Faculties, being clear and undisturb'd, must needs exercise all their Functions aright.
Where the Passion Are kept in this Awe and Order, the Superior Faculties, being clear and undisturbed, must needs exercise all their Functions aright.
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And she hath left in Writing a considerable Stock of Excellent ones of Her own, ever spending the time that best pleased Her with her Pen. Above all, Reading of good Discourses and making of Pious Meditations were Her chief and daily Imployment:
And she hath left in Writing a considerable Stock of Excellent ones of Her own, ever spending the time that best pleased Her with her Pen. Above all, Reading of good Discourses and making of Pious Meditations were Her chief and daily Employment:
and if She had any Quarrel to this Place, 'twas this, the Multitude of Formal Visits, which she could not avoid receiving from London and returning, that took off her time from these Spiritual Exercises. This as to her Principle.
and if She had any Quarrel to this Place, 'twas this, the Multitude of Formal Visits, which she could not avoid receiving from London and returning, that took off her time from these Spiritual Exercises. This as to her Principle.
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In her Maiden-state; Of her Infant-years, which were spent at Welbeck, (a place that bears the Proportion and Resemblance of a Court) under the Tuition of her Father and Mother, we have already spoken.
In her Maiden-state; Of her Infant-years, which were spent At Welbeck, (a place that bears the Proportion and Resemblance of a Court) under the Tuition of her Father and Mother, we have already spoken.
What Courage and Loyalty, as the right Daughter of a General, as the Valiant Woman here spoken of, did she shew, in keeping the Garrison'd House of her Father, where she was left with One of her Noble Sisters, as a Sharer, in her Vertues and the Misfortunes of Ill times (the Other being before that Time Happily bestow'd) amongst the Horrid Circumstances of War, till taken by the Enemy,
What Courage and Loyalty, as the right Daughter of a General, as the Valiant Woman Here spoken of, did she show, in keeping the Garrisoned House of her Father, where she was left with One of her Noble Sisters, as a Sharer, in her Virtues and the Misfortunes of Ill times (the Other being before that Time Happily bestowed) among the Horrid circumstances of War, till taken by the Enemy,
What Patience and Magnanimity in all the Disasters of Her Loyal Family; Her Mother's Death, the Loss of my Lord's Army, his leaving England, His and her Brothers Banishment after and Proscription,
What Patience and Magnanimity in all the Disasters of Her Loyal Family; Her Mother's Death, the Loss of my Lord's Army, his leaving England, His and her Brother's Banishment After and Proscription,
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Her Brothers only with much difficulty had Pardon for Life? And then when things were grown to that Extremity, that All that could be had from an Enemy was too scant a Support for Her Banisht Father. (I have it from an Excellent Hand, that with great Obligingness gives this Account in Print) She converted Her own Peculium of Jewels and Plate (which her Father and Grand-Mother had given Her) into Monies,
Her Brother's only with much difficulty had Pardon for Life? And then when things were grown to that Extremity, that All that could be had from an Enemy was too scant a Support for Her Banished Father. (I have it from an Excellent Hand, that with great Obligingness gives this Account in Print) She converted Her own Peculium of Jewels and Plate (which her Father and Grand-Mother had given Her) into Moneys,
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Nor stopt Her Duty here, but She continued it together with her Obedience to her Married state: having resolv'd without his Leave and Consent not to change her Condition;
Nor stopped Her Duty Here, but She continued it together with her obedience to her Married state: having resolved without his Leave and Consent not to change her Condition;
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nor so neither, without a Liberty from her Intended Husband, out of that Fortune, Her Father's Nobleness had design'd Her, to make him a considerable Present (so I find it Nobly Acknowledg'd by the same Excellent Authoress) of which His Grace (I understand) soon after his Restauration no less obligingly with greatest Kindness of all generous and indearing Expressions Ordered a liberal Return.
nor so neither, without a Liberty from her Intended Husband, out of that Fortune, Her Father's Nobleness had designed Her, to make him a considerable Present (so I find it Nobly Acknowledged by the same Excellent Authoress) of which His Grace (I understand) soon After his Restauration no less obligingly with greatest Kindness of all generous and endearing Expressions Ordered a liberal Return.
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And then with what Condescending Prudence and Iudicious Moderation did She make her Choice, when having through the Iniquity of the Times observ'd the Desolation made in the Greatest Families,
And then with what Condescending Prudence and Judicious Moderation did She make her Choice, when having through the Iniquity of the Times observed the Desolation made in the Greatest Families,
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and the little Choice then amongst those Few left of the Higher Nobility, (for She resolved to match with no Family, which had ill-treated her King and Father,
and the little Choice then among those Few left of the Higher Nobilt, (for She resolved to match with no Family, which had ill-treated her King and Father,
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how advantageous soever) She suiting her Judgment to her Inclination accepted a Gentleman, yet One (besides His othet Accomplishments, and the Merit of his most Affectionate Respects ) of an Ancient Family and a very Noble Descent, with whose Principles and Fortune She perswaded her self of Content. And she found That perswasion did not deceive Her, having here in Chelsey lived these 14 years and few Months,
how advantageous soever) She suiting her Judgement to her Inclination accepted a Gentleman, yet One (beside His othet Accomplishments, and the Merit of his most Affectionate Respects) of an Ancient Family and a very Noble Descent, with whose Principles and Fortune She persuaded her self of Content. And she found That persuasion did not deceive Her, having Here in Chelsea lived these 14 Years and few Months,
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Her Devotions she lov'd particularly to make out in Observing the Fasts of the Church, as much and as oft, as the tenderness of Her Constitution could well permit.
Her Devotions she loved particularly to make out in Observing the Fasts of the Church, as much and as oft, as the tenderness of Her Constitution could well permit.
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We come at last to the sad Scene of her Sickness and Death, wherein it pleas'd a good God in some measure to answer her desires (who had always a tender Apprehension for Pain ) that,
We come At last to the sad Scene of her Sickness and Death, wherein it pleased a good God in Some measure to answer her Desires (who had always a tender Apprehension for Pain) that,
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Nor after the Fits, at the return of Spirits, sufficient to give Her liberty of Speech, did She ever (except two of her four last days) complain of Pain, which was then violent in her Head,
Nor After the Fits, At the return of Spirits, sufficient to give Her liberty of Speech, did She ever (except two of her four last days) complain of Pain, which was then violent in her Head,
but even then and at all other times of her Sickness, while She had Speech, She used it most in Devotion, and in many gentle chearful and obliging Expressions to her Husband, Children, Doctors, and other her mournful Assistants.
but even then and At all other times of her Sickness, while She had Speech, She used it most in Devotion, and in many gentle cheerful and obliging Expressions to her Husband, Children, Doctors, and other her mournful Assistants.
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Particularly in the Three weeks Interval, She had, when there were very good hopes of her Recovery, She used often to say, That though she resigned up Her self wholly to the wise disposal of a good God,
Particularly in the Three weeks Interval, She had, when there were very good hope's of her Recovery, She used often to say, That though she resigned up Her self wholly to the wise disposal of a good God,
yet She being in expectation of being call'd away in her first Fits, look'd upon her Recovery as a gracious kind of Disappointment (they were Her own Words) by God Almighty. This She did (She said) not out of Discontent at her Sickness, which she thankfully acknowledged tolerable Easie,
yet She being in expectation of being called away in her First Fits, looked upon her Recovery as a gracious kind of Disappointment (they were Her own Words) by God Almighty. This She did (She said) not out of Discontent At her Sickness, which she thankfully acknowledged tolerable Easy,
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but (as having conquered this World, and being now in her Passage to a Better) out of her intuition of a glorious Crown, that, She trusted, awaited her in Heaven.
but (as having conquered this World, and being now in her Passage to a Better) out of her intuition of a glorious Crown, that, She trusted, awaited her in Heaven.
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Now, now, was the Time, when all the Powers of Her Soul, all Her Vertues and Graces were Summon'd together, with united force to make up the Complin of her Devotions; wherein she Profess'd, to the Equal Comfort and Grief of Those that heard Her, her Confidence in God, her patient Submission to Him, her Holy Resignation, her Indifference to Life, and her Preparedness to Dye.
Now, now, was the Time, when all the Powers of Her Soul, all Her Virtues and Graces were Summoned together, with united force to make up the Complin of her Devotions; wherein she Professed, to the Equal Comfort and Grief of Those that herd Her, her Confidence in God, her patient Submission to Him, her Holy Resignation, her Indifference to Life, and her Preparedness to Die.
The Other to Her sad and afflicted Husband, whom, as He was at her Bed-side praying to God, that he would restore Her again to Health, that she might Live and Glorifie him,
The Other to Her sad and afflicted Husband, whom, as He was At her Bedside praying to God, that he would restore Her again to Health, that she might Live and glorify him,
she stopt Him in his Prayer, and with a comfortable Look and strong Voice (though a great difficulty of Speech had some time before possest Her) said, She would Glorifie God, whether she lived or dyed:
she stopped Him in his Prayer, and with a comfortable Look and strong Voice (though a great difficulty of Speech had Some time before possessed Her) said, She would glorify God, whither she lived or died:
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Who as He did in all her sickness out of a strong Sympathy of Love, suitable to His constant Tenderness and Her great Merit, entertain all her Ills with quicker and deeper Resentments (if we may consider Those as Two, who were so nearly One) then if they had been His Own;
Who as He did in all her sickness out of a strong sympathy of Love, suitable to His constant Tenderness and Her great Merit, entertain all her Ills with quicker and Deeper Resentments (if we may Consider Those as Two, who were so nearly One) then if they had been His Own;
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but This, to look after those living Remains of his Dear and Pious Deceased, and to be Paying on that Love, which was Due to Her, in the Indulgent Care of Her Children.
but This, to look After those living Remains of his Dear and Pious Deceased, and to be Paying on that Love, which was Due to Her, in the Indulgent Care of Her Children.
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These dear Children of Hers, as She had often in her Health, so she did now more frequently in her Sickness Instruct, charging them to apply themselves much to Reading, especially to be diligent in constant Prayers to God, to be Observant to their Dear Father, and transferring that Obedience they had to Her self upon Him, to pay Him now a double Duty, and to be intirely Loving to One another;
These dear Children of Hers, as She had often in her Health, so she did now more frequently in her Sickness Instruct, charging them to apply themselves much to Reading, especially to be diligent in constant Prayers to God, to be Observant to their Dear Father, and transferring that obedience they had to Her self upon Him, to pay Him now a double Duty, and to be entirely Loving to One Another;
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As it was Her only Trouble in all her Sickness, that her Indisposition made Her uncapable of giving that Attendance to the Offices of Religion, Praying, Meditating, Reading, as she used to do:
As it was Her only Trouble in all her Sickness, that her Indisposition made Her uncapable of giving that Attendance to the Offices of Religion, Praying, Meditating, Reading, as she used to do:
So in the Close, it was the great Affliction of All about Her, and that, which of any thing She her self shew'd most Sense of, that her Speech Fail'd her:
So in the Close, it was the great Affliction of All about Her, and that, which of any thing She her self showed most Sense of, that her Speech Failed her:
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Whom in the Whole, as to all Relations, as Her Noble Father (in Whose Affections if Any had a greater share then Other, it was She ) in a Letter of His since her Sickness Stiles Her the Best of Daughters; so Her Husband praises Her for the Best of Wives; Her Children rise up and call the Best of Mothers; Her Servants (for whose Encouragement and Reward she took care to the Last) own as the Best of Mistresses; Her Allies lookt upon as the Best of Friends; Those that had the Honour to know Her, the Best of Acquaintances; and Those that liv'd near Her, the Best of Neighbours.
Whom in the whole, as to all Relations, as Her Noble Father (in Whose Affections if Any had a greater share then Other, it was She) in a letter of His since her Sickness Stile Her the Best of Daughters; so Her Husband praises Her for the Best of Wives; Her Children rise up and call the Best of Mother's; Her Servants (for whose Encouragement and Reward she took care to the Last) own as the Best of Mistress's; Her Allies looked upon as the Best of Friends; Those that had the Honour to know Her, the Best of Acquaintances; and Those that lived near Her, the Best of Neighbours.
and call her Blessed. And may the Echo of her Praises tend to the setting forth of the Praise of God, the Father of Spirits, and the Father of Lights, from whom cometh every good and perfect Gift.
and call her Blessed. And may the Echo of her Praises tend to the setting forth of the Praise of God, the Father of Spirits, and the Father of Lights, from whom comes every good and perfect Gift.
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Nature wore Blacks, and the Worlds beauteous Eye Fled far from the approaching Tragedy: My doubtful Muse lay trembling, when the Knell More doleful from the midnight passing Bell, Subtracting hopes addition gave to Woe, Now ripe in Numbers, and in Tears to flow.
Nature wore Blacks, and the World's beauteous Eye Fled Far from the approaching Tragedy: My doubtful Muse lay trembling, when the Knell More doleful from the midnight passing Bell, Subtracting hope's addition gave to Woe, Now ripe in Numbers, and in Tears to flow.
Farewel ( Dear Lady ) now a blessed Saint: Did not Religion on us lay restraint, Our Vows and Prayers soon would turned be From Praying for, to Praying unto Thee; But these as fruitless are, as those are vain;
Farewell (Dear Lady) now a blessed Saint: Did not Religion on us lay restraint, Our Vows and Prayers soon would turned be From Praying for, to Praying unto Thee; But these as fruitless Are, as those Are vain;
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High in Bridgwater, and in Bullingbrook: But she not half so Great as she was Good, Ow'd her least Praise to her Illustrous blood; By her intrinsick Worth her Titles rise More splendid from her Vertues, then Allies; And she more Honour gave unto their Fames, Then she derived from their mighty Names, Yet not pufft up with Honours Timpany, Like Stars she less appear'd for being High; And like them too she freely did dispence On all beneath her gentle Influence;
High in Bridgwater, and in Bullingbrooke: But she not half so Great as she was Good, Owed her least Praise to her Illustrous blood; By her intrinsic Worth her Titles rise More splendid from her Virtues, then Allies; And she more Honour gave unto their Fames, Then she derived from their mighty Names, Yet not puffed up with Honours Timpany, Like Stars she less appeared for being High; And like them too she freely did dispense On all beneath her gentle Influence;
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So sweetly condescending, as if she Less then our selves had own'd a Dignity; Her Goodness did our Modesty besiege, She never knew where she did not oblige:
So sweetly condescending, as if she Less then our selves had owned a Dignity; Her goodness did our Modesty besiege, She never knew where she did not oblige:
Like him who caught Elijah 's Mantle, I Of Her and Heaven soon would Prophecy: My Muse should learn to bear a noble Part, And boundless Grief make regular by Art: An Art she knew and practised so well, Her Modesty alone could it excell;
Like him who caught Elijah is Mantle, I Of Her and Heaven soon would Prophecy: My Muse should Learn to bear a noble Part, And boundless Grief make regular by Art: an Art she knew and practised so well, Her Modesty alone could it excel;
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And yet her Name might Patronize a Muse Defying strictest Censure to accuse; For whatsoe'er her Fancies stamp did own, Was Sterling Coin to be refus'd by none;
And yet her Name might Patronise a Muse Defying Strictest Censure to accuse; For whatsoever her Fancies stamp did own, Was Sterling Coin to be refused by none;
and Actions shone so bright That We i'ts Heat perceiv'd, as well as Light; Her thousand Graces with a mingled Ray, Made her Lifes Path seem one pure milky Way; Whilst others Splendors only shew their Blots; As the Moons Light discovers her own Spots. Her Passions all to Reason gave the sway,
and Actions shone so bright That We It's Heat perceived, as well as Light; Her thousand Graces with a mingled Ray, Made her Life's Path seem one pure milky Way; While Others Splendors only show their Blots; As the Moons Light discovers her own Spots. Her Passion all to Reason gave the sway,
Each kept within it's proper bounds, and range, Serving to vary her, but ne're to change. Her Humor still in Complaisance did ' bide, Ne're ebb'd to Sullenness,
Each kept within it's proper bounds, and range, Serving to vary her, but never to change. Her Humour still in Complaisance did ' bide, Never ebbed to Sullenness,
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And many Noble Patterns lost in One: None more Devout, none was more Chast of Life, None better Mother, none more loving Wife; Three Blessings (Copies of her self) she brought,
And many Noble Patterns lost in One: None more Devout, none was more Chaste of Life, None better Mother, none more loving Wife; Three Blessings (Copies of her self) she brought,
With hers He would have given up his Breath, And Love preserv'd untoucht by mighty Death: But that to dare to suffer life might prove More kindness to the Pledges of her Love.
With hers He would have given up his Breath, And Love preserved untouched by mighty Death: But that to Dare to suffer life might prove More kindness to the Pledges of her Love.
