A funeral oration or sermon upon the most high, most potent Lord, Francis Henry De Montmorancy ... prounc'd at Paris, in the church of the Profess'd House of the Company of Jesus, the 21 st. of April, 1695, by Father De la Rue, of the same society ; from the french original.
What a Force was not this able to give to Prayer, by representing to God the Services of David, of Jacob and Abraham, and by striving to draw down his Compassion upon the Children, by the Remembrance of their Forefathers? To these vain Subjects of Presumption, rather then Confidence, Daniel clos'd his Eyes.
What a Force was not this able to give to Prayer, by representing to God the Services of David, of Jacob and Abraham, and by striving to draw down his Compassion upon the Children, by the Remembrance of their Forefathers? To these vain Subject's of Presumption, rather then Confidence, daniel closed his Eyes.
What are we now come to doe, my Beloved, in the Presence of the same God? Come we to bewail the Dead in vain, where it becomes us only to shed the Tears of Repentance? Come we here to vaunt their Victories,
What Are we now come to do, my beloved, in the Presence of the same God? Come we to bewail the Dead in vain, where it becomes us only to shed the Tears of Repentance? Come we Here to vaunt their Victories,
but which you can hardly look in the Face, when Cool and Serious, expos'd to your Reflexions in this Funeral Pomp, which forces you to Lessons of Repentance. In short;
but which you can hardly look in the Face, when Cool and Serious, exposed to your Reflexions in this Funeral Pomp, which forces you to Lessons of Repentance. In short;
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If at any time, by a Custom establish'd in the First Ages of the Church, we presume to interrupt the Holy Mysteries with an Elogy of their Actions, 'tis not with a Pharisaical Pride, that vaunted before God the Justice of their Works, Not for our Righteousness: 'tis with the Modesty of the Publican, who begg'd for Mercy only, but for thy great Mercies.
If At any time, by a Custom established in the First Ages of the Church, we presume to interrupt the Holy Mysteres with an Eulogy of their Actions, it's not with a Pharisaical Pride, that vaunted before God the justice of their Works, Not for our Righteousness: it's with the Modesty of the Publican, who begged for Mercy only, but for thy great mercies.
And it is with this Intention, my Beloved, that I undertake this day, the Elogy of the Most High and Most Potent Lord, FRANCIS HENRY of MONTMORANCY, PEER and MARSHAL of FRANCE, KNIGHT and COMMANDER of the KING's ORDERS, GOVERNOR of NORMANDY, CAPTAIN of the GUARDS of the KING's BODY, and GENERAL of His ARMIES.
And it is with this Intention, my beloved, that I undertake this day, the Eulogy of the Most High and Most Potent Lord, FRANCIS HENRY of MONTMORENCY, PEER and MARSHAL of FRANCE, KNIGHT and COMMANDER of the KING's ORDERS, GOVERNOR of NORMANDY, CAPTAIN of the GUARDS of the KING's BODY, and GENERAL of His ARMIES.
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Upon the only Pronouncing of this Name, what a Croud of Things present themselves to our Minds? What Wonders, what Courage, what Resolution, what Justice also, in the Opinion of Men!
Upon the only Pronouncing of this Name, what a Crowd of Things present themselves to our Minds? What Wonders, what Courage, what Resolution, what justice also, in the Opinion of Men!
Not for our Righteousness 'Tis for You, my Beloved, and for all France, who have reap'd all the Fruit of his Great Actions, to find therein the Motives of Acknowledgment,
Not for our Righteousness It's for You, my beloved, and for all France, who have reaped all the Fruit of his Great Actions, to find therein the Motives of Acknowledgment,
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Reducing my self therefore to the Intention of the Church, and the Simplicity of the Text which I have chosen, I shall only shew to all the Faithful whom Piety concerns in his Salvation, in the Two Parts of this Discourse, I. The Obligations that France has to Pray. II. The Reasons that she has to Hope.
Reducing my self Therefore to the Intention of the Church, and the Simplicity of the Text which I have chosen, I shall only show to all the Faithful whom Piety concerns in his Salvation, in the Two Parts of this Discourse, I The Obligations that France has to prey. II The Reasons that she has to Hope.
We shall find it included in these Two Points, which will fill our Minds with this comfortable Idea, That this God, who only crowns his Gifts, when he crowns our Merits;
We shall find it included in these Two Points, which will fill our Minds with this comfortable Idea, That this God, who only crowns his Gifts, when he crowns our Merits;
and who making the Vertues of Saints Meritorious, is pleas'd to make the Tears of Sinners also Meritorious, will have found in this Great Man whom we lament, what is sufficient to procure him that last Mercy which he bestows upon whom he pleases,
and who making the Virtues of Saints Meritorious, is pleased to make the Tears of Sinners also Meritorious, will have found in this Great Man whom we lament, what is sufficient to procure him that last Mercy which he bestows upon whom he Pleases,
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St. Paul, instructing the Faithful in their Duty toward Great Men, proposes to 'em, among other Motives of Respect, the Authority which they have receiv'd from God, to protect the Good,
Saint Paul, instructing the Faithful in their Duty towards Great Men, proposes to they, among other Motives of Respect, the authority which they have received from God, to Pact the Good,
And upon this establishing the Right not only of Kings, but of all Persons advanc'd in Dignity, he requires that those Honours and Tributes should be pay'd 'em that are their due;
And upon this establishing the Right not only of Kings, but of all Persons advanced in Dignity, he requires that those Honours and Tributes should be paid they that Are their endue;
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But besides these Tributes settl'd by Humane Laws, the Apostle, in favour of Great Personages, imposes upon Us another far differently Precious Tribute, Entreaties, Prayers and Petitions.
But beside these Tributes settled by Humane Laws, the Apostle, in favour of Great Personages, imposes upon Us Another Far differently Precious Tribute, Entreaties, Prayers and Petitions.
and True Christians, is it not to this Famous and Warlike Champion, from whom the Kingdom and the Church have receiv'd such successful Services? And to search for the Foundations of his Merit in the Deserts of his Ancestors, is there any Descent, among those whose Names and Renown we Honour, of which it may be more justly said, in the words of St. Paul, They have not borne the Sword in vain? And how long since, my Lords? The Crown has not been more ancient upon the Head of our Kings,
and True Christians, is it not to this Famous and Warlike Champion, from whom the Kingdom and the Church have received such successful Services? And to search for the Foundations of his Merit in the Deserts of his Ancestors, is there any Descent, among those whose Names and Renown we Honour, of which it may be more justly said, in the words of Saint Paul, They have not born the Sword in vain? And how long since, my lords? The Crown has not been more ancient upon the Head of our Kings,
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The Faith of Jesus Christ ascended the Throne with Clovis, but it enter'd into the Court with a Montmorancy. Whence that singular Title of First Christian Baron, which is Hereditary to 'em,
The Faith of jesus christ ascended the Throne with Clovis, but it entered into the Court with a Montmorency. Whence that singular Title of First Christian Baron, which is Hereditary to they,
Are Seven hunder'd Years, I will not say, of Distinction, but of Constant Advancement, enough to merit our Esteem? We no sooner behold their Name issuing forth from the Darkness of Antiquity,
are Seven hunder'd years, I will not say, of Distinction, but of Constant Advancement, enough to merit our Esteem? We no sooner behold their Name issuing forth from the Darkness of Antiquity,
Ever since, those Transcending Dignities have been as it were perpetuated to their Family. Seven Constables, Seven Marshals, Four Admirals, Great Officers of the Crown, Governors of Provinces, Generals of Armies, almost without number, and at all times.
Ever since, those Transcending Dignities have been as it were perpetuated to their Family. Seven Constables, Seven Marshals, Four Admirals, Great Officers of the Crown, Governors of Provinces, Generals of Armies, almost without number, and At all times.
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Never was the Kingdom or our Religion in any Glorious or Dangerous Condition, but Providence, still careful of our Affairs, has supply'd us out of this Noble Family most extraordinary Succours either of Wisdom or Valour.
Never was the Kingdom or our Religion in any Glorious or Dangerous Condition, but Providence, still careful of our Affairs, has supplied us out of this Noble Family most extraordinary Succours either of Wisdom or Valour.
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Consequently, how greatly is the Church and State oblig'd to pay with a zealous Fervency this Tribute of their Prayers to all those that bear this Name, seeing we have prov'd, that for so long a time, they have not borne the Sword in vain.
Consequently, how greatly is the Church and State obliged to pay with a zealous Fervency this Tribute of their Prayers to all those that bear this Name, seeing we have proved, that for so long a time, they have not born the Sword in vain.
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That this Grandeur, so Ancient, so stedfastly fix'd upon such Solid, and such Just Foundations, supported by so many Arms, Allianc'd to all the Thrones of Christendom, should be now upon the Brink of being Extinguish'd!
That this Grandeur, so Ancient, so steadfastly fixed upon such Solid, and such Just Foundations, supported by so many Arms, Allianced to all the Thrones of Christendom, should be now upon the Brink of being Extinguished!
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That the Principal Pillars of this so Potent Family should now be Tottering! Alas! and under those Fatal Strokes, the sole Remembrance of which makes us Tremble.
That the Principal Pillars of this so Potent Family should now be Tottering! Alas! and under those Fatal Strokes, the sole Remembrance of which makes us Tremble.
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an Orphan before he came into the World, scarce able to make his Way into the Seats of Day-light, in the Midst of the Ruins of his Family, is destin'd to re advance the Fortune of his House,
an Orphan before he Come into the World, scarce able to make his Way into the Seats of Daylight, in the Midst of the Ruins of his Family, is destined to re advance the Fortune of his House,
Shall we enumerate the Particulars of Thirty Years Labours, if I may not rather call 'em Successes? Nor think, my Lords, that I go about to degrade any one of our Hero's by Comparisons, always rash and odious.
Shall we enumerate the Particulars of Thirty years Labours, if I may not rather call they Successes? Nor think, my lords, that I go about to degrade any one of our Hero's by Comparisons, always rash and odious.
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There are so many Ways that lead to Honour, and so many different Traces of Merit and Valour, that they may severally serve for Objects of Publick Admiration, without defacing or resembling each other.
There Are so many Ways that led to Honour, and so many different Traces of Merit and Valour, that they may severally serve for Objects of Public Admiration, without defacing or resembling each other.
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But it is enough to say in Praise of Monsieur de Luxemburgh, That there have been few of our Great Generals, his Contemporaries, who have prov'd more Formidable to their Enemies, better Belov'd of the Soldiers,
But it is enough to say in Praise of Monsieur de Luxembourg, That there have been few of our Great Generals, his Contemporaries, who have proved more Formidable to their Enemies, better beloved of the Soldiers,
But when, to the end I may display what is included in these Three Qualities, I have made it manifest, that there were few who were oppos'd by more Puissant Enemies,
But when, to the end I may display what is included in these Three Qualities, I have made it manifest, that there were few who were opposed by more Puissant Enemies,
what Rank will you allow him among those our Generals which you most esteem? Now, 'tis this Superiority, this Facility of Genius, this Resolution and Undauntedness, that form the Character of Him we now lament.
what Rank will you allow him among those our Generals which you most esteem? Now, it's this Superiority, this Facility of Genius, this Resolution and Undauntedness, that from the Character of Him we now lament.
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That same England, that doates so much upon the pretended Privileges of her Parlament: That same Germany, so accustom'd to share in Sovereign Supremacy:
That same England, that dotes so much upon the pretended Privileges of her Parliament: That same Germany, so accustomed to share in Sovereign Supremacy:
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Lastly, That same Italy, so passionately desirous of her Repose, have rooted out of their Hearts all these so Ancient and Natural Sentiments, that they might make it their Common Interest to advance one Prince, whose Grandeur can never hurt us,
Lastly, That same Italy, so passionately desirous of her Repose, have rooted out of their Hearts all these so Ancient and Natural Sentiments, that they might make it their Common Interest to advance one Prince, whose Grandeur can never hurt us,
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Accustom'd in the Dutch War to fly the Shadow only of the King, he began to turn head in the presence of Luxemburgh. He thought that the Cities of Zwoll, Deventer, the Groll, and Coewerden, which this General had taken, at the head of the Troops of Munster, had render'd him Illustrious enough to make him his chief Rival.
Accustomed in the Dutch War to fly the Shadow only of the King, he began to turn head in the presence of Luxembourg. He Thought that the Cities of Zwoll, Deventer, the Groll, and Coewerden, which this General had taken, At the head of the Troops of Munster, had rendered him Illustrious enough to make him his chief Rival.
However, in that, as well as in all other Places, he found by the slaughter of his Men, that Stratagem as little avail'd as Open Force, against the Courage of a General always present with himself in Combat.
However, in that, as well as in all other Places, he found by the slaughter of his Men, that Stratagem as little availed as Open Force, against the Courage of a General always present with himself in Combat.
In short, 'tis one of the Wonders of Providence, that whatever Precautions his noble Adversary made use of, he never engag'd in any Battel, wherein he did not find Luxemburgh an Obstacle to his compleat Victory.
In short, it's one of the Wonders of Providence, that whatever Precautions his noble Adversary made use of, he never engaged in any Battle, wherein he did not find Luxembourg an Obstacle to his complete Victory.
He met with him in the Right Wing at the famous Battle of Seneff, and rendring to the Prince of Conde the Fruit of his Glorious Lessons, which he had receiv'd from him in his Youth.
He met with him in the Right Wing At the famous Battle of Seneff, and rendering to the Prince of Conde the Fruit of his Glorious Lessons, which he had received from him in his Youth.
He met him commanding the Right Wing at Gasal; where France acknowledg'd in the Brother of her King, that the Princes of the Blood had no need of any Master to teach 'em the Art of giving or winning Battels.
He met him commanding the Right Wing At Gasal; where France acknowledged in the Brother of her King, that the Princes of the Blood had no need of any Master to teach they the Art of giving or winning Battles.
Instructed by so long and so fatal an Experience, Durst that same daring Prince sustain the sight of him before Charleroy, though surrounded with an Army of Fifty thousand Men? Durst he attempt the so much vaunted Sieges of Maubege and Dinant, in view of him for a whole Campaign together? Durst he sit down before any one Fortress? And shall we believe his own Testimony? For we surpriz'd his Letters, wherein imparting in writing the Condition of his Affairs to a famous General of the Emperor's Forces, he acknowledges, That the Duke, who had always the good Luck to match him, had worsted him again at Nerwinde.
Instructed by so long and so fatal an Experience, Durst that same daring Prince sustain the sighed of him before Charleroy, though surrounded with an Army of Fifty thousand Men? Durst he attempt the so much vaunted Sieges of Maubege and Dinant, in view of him for a Whole Campaign together? Durst he fit down before any one Fortress? And shall we believe his own Testimony? For we surprised his Letters, wherein imparting in writing the Condition of his Affairs to a famous General of the Emperor's Forces, he acknowledges, That the Duke, who had always the good Luck to match him, had worsted him again At Norwinde.
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then by the course which he took upon the Banks of the Mehaign? The main Business was to succour Namur. He found himself oblig'd thereto by the importance of the Place, which the Confederates look'd upon as their common Bulwark;
then by the course which he took upon the Banks of the Mehaign? The main Business was to succour Namur. He found himself obliged thereto by the importance of the Place, which the Confederates looked upon as their Common Bulwark;
and which he seem'd to have made choice of for the centre of his new Dominion in the Spanish Low-Countries, by the addition of new Works to those that render'd it almost impregnable before,
and which he seemed to have made choice of for the centre of his new Dominion in the Spanish Low countries, by the addition of new Works to those that rendered it almost impregnable before,
That Name, which in the opinion of the Confederates was enough to have secur'd Namur from all Attempts, serv'd only as a Bait for the Zeal of Lewis the Great, to go and revenge the Injury done Religion by the false Politicks of the Spaniards, in trusting the Walls and Citadels of their Cities to the Enemies of their Altars.
That Name, which in the opinion of the Confederates was enough to have secured Namur from all Attempts, served only as a Bait for the Zeal of Lewis the Great, to go and revenge the Injury done Religion by the false Politics of the Spanish, in trusting the Walls and Citadels of their Cities to the Enemies of their Altars.
upon the Approach of Luxemburgh, whom the King had order'd to advance toward the Mehaign, the Prince was soon sensible of the pressing danger of the Place, and of his own Reputation.
upon the Approach of Luxembourg, whom the King had ordered to advance towards the Mehaign, the Prince was soon sensible of the pressing danger of the Place, and of his own Reputation.
he thought the King would have disputed the Passage with him, and that after some Efforts the Honour of which would have been divided between both Armies, he should have carry'd off at least the Reputation of the Fight.
he Thought the King would have disputed the Passage with him, and that After Some Efforts the Honour of which would have been divided between both Armies, he should have carried off At least the Reputation of the Fight.
Then was it the first time that Luxembourgh was seen to recoil with his Arms in his Hands before the Prince of Orange; but to the Vexation of the Prince himself, who seem'd to wait for that Signal only to surrender up Namur to her Destiny,
Then was it the First time that Luxembourg was seen to recoil with his Arms in his Hands before the Prince of Orange; but to the Vexation of the Prince himself, who seemed to wait for that Signal only to surrender up Namur to her Destiny,
What will Posterity say of this magnanimous Confidence? I find in sacred Antiquity, an innumerable Army of Infidels, defended and secur'd by a Torrent, cry out, being strook with Terror at the Approach of Judas Maccabeus, If he comes over to us, we are undone, we cannot withstand him.
What will Posterity say of this magnanimous Confidence? I find in sacred Antiquity, an innumerable Army of Infidels, defended and secured by a Torrent, cry out, being strook with Terror At the Approach of Judas Maccabeus, If he comes over to us, we Are undone, we cannot withstand him.
Our General, on the other side, inspir'd with a just Confidence in view of the Enemy, cries out, If he comes over to us, he's Ruin'd; he cannot escape us.
Our General, on the other side, inspired with a just Confidence in view of the Enemy, cries out, If he comes over to us, he's Ruined; he cannot escape us.
But what General ever render'd himself more formidable to such a Potent Adversary? If that famous Maccabean, out of a Pious Tenderness, equal to the Resolution of his Heart, thought it an incumbent Duty to offer Sacrifices to God,
But what General ever rendered himself more formidable to such a Potent Adversary? If that famous maccabean, out of a Pious Tenderness, equal to the Resolution of his Heart, Thought it an incumbent Duty to offer Sacrifices to God,
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and the immortal Victim of our Altars, to a Warriour always Victorious, and who has render'd us formidable to our most terrible Enemies. Terrible Kings shall fear me.
and the immortal Victim of our Altars, to a Warrior always Victorious, and who has rendered us formidable to our most terrible Enemies. Terrible Kings shall Fear me.
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With what easiness did he give all the Motion requisite for the Success of Great Designs to those vast Bodies comps'd of so many different Parts. I say Easiness, my Lords.
With what easiness did he give all the Motion requisite for the Success of Great Designs to those vast Bodies compsed of so many different Parts. I say Easiness, my lords.
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I could have said, Prudence and Wisdom, had I been to paint forth one of those profound Souls, whose Conduct is the Fruit of a painful and laborious Application,
I could have said, Prudence and Wisdom, had I been to paint forth one of those profound Souls, whose Conduct is the Fruit of a painful and laborious Application,
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But to have his Designs always settl'd in good Order, to foresee those of the Enemy with a Penetration almost certain, to find in himself the Remedies always ready at Hand, upon any suddain Counter-Events,
But to have his Designs always settled in good Order, to foresee those of the Enemy with a Penetration almost certain, to find in himself the Remedies always ready At Hand, upon any sudden Counter-Events,
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as I may so say, These are Excellencies which make us call to mind that eternal Wisdom, of which Solomon thought he gave no mean Idea, when, to express the exaltation of her Conduct,
as I may so say, These Are Excellencies which make us call to mind that Eternal Wisdom, of which Solomon Thought he gave no mean Idea, when, to express the exaltation of her Conduct,
Would it be an Injury to the Wisdom of Men, to set forth, by the same Expression, the sedate and easie Activity of a Mind, superiour to whatever it undertakes? Such was this great General in the Conduct of his Armies.
Would it be an Injury to the Wisdom of Men, to Set forth, by the same Expression, the sedate and easy Activity of a Mind, superior to whatever it undertakes? Such was this great General in the Conduct of his Armies.
By that means, my Lords, he was so well enter'd into their Hearts, that with an obliging and familiar Word, he infus'd in a moment into theirs, the Courage and Confidence that abounded in his own Heart.
By that means, my lords, he was so well entered into their Hearts, that with an obliging and familiar Word, he infused in a moment into theirs, the Courage and Confidence that abounded in his own Heart.
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and crown'd all the Actions of the Duke of Luxembourgh? The Confederates had spent the Campaign in vainly blocking up our Quarters at Vignamont, in hopes to force us either to re-pass the Meuse, or else to expose our Flank to their Batteries,
and crowned all the Actions of the Duke of Luxembourg? The Confederates had spent the Campaign in vainly blocking up our Quarters At Vignamont, in hope's to force us either to repass the Meuse, or Else to expose our Flank to their Batteries,
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while we march'd back to Namur. Constrain'd themselves to give way to the Victorious Constancy of Monsieur, who by his Presence added new weight to the Authority of the General,
while we marched back to Namur. Constrained themselves to give Way to the Victorious Constancy of Monsieur, who by his Presence added new weight to the authority of the General,
Upon the First Orders given for the March, such a Fervency seiz'd the whole Army, that they never scrupl'd any longer either the Length of the Leagues, the Number of Days,
Upon the First Order given for the March, such a Fervency seized the Whole Army, that they never scrupled any longer either the Length of the Leagues, the Number of Days,
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We admire those brave Israelites, who prest by Thirst, in their March against Midian, under the Leading of Gideon, durst not stop a Minute to draw Water,
We admire those brave Israelites, who pressed by Thirst, in their March against Midian, under the Leading of gideon, durst not stop a Minute to draw Water,
They found him at length, but Surpriz'd and Consternated at their Diligence, and confounded to see the Banks of the Scheld all crouded with Squadrons, Monsieur at their Head, and Luxemburg next Him.
They found him At length, but Surprised and Consternated At their Diligence, and confounded to see the Banks of the Scheld all crowded with Squadrons, Monsieur At their Head, and Luxemburg next Him.
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If after so many Demonstrations of Consummate Ability, and Gallantry, we refuse this General the Applauses that are due to Him, shall we not have our Enemies themselves upbraiding us in his behalf? But he has no need of our Elogies, he has more need of our Prayers.
If After so many Demonstrations of Consummate Ability, and Gallantry, we refuse this General the Applauses that Are due to Him, shall we not have our Enemies themselves upbraiding us in his behalf? But he has no need of our Eulogies, he has more need of our Prayers.
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and his Easiness, in governing our Armies? It was at the Bottom of his Heart, from that Resolution, from that Undauntedness, which produc'd that high Reputation,
and his Easiness, in governing our Armies? It was At the Bottom of his Heart, from that Resolution, from that Undauntedness, which produced that high Reputation,
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Call to mind, my Lords, the Butchery of that Day, wherein the Resistance of the Enemy almost Equal to our Valour, made appear in all its Lustre that invincible Obstinacy which fix'd our General to the pursuit of his Designs,
Call to mind, my lords, the Butchery of that Day, wherein the Resistance of the Enemy almost Equal to our Valour, made appear in all its Lustre that invincible Obstinacy which fixed our General to the pursuit of his Designs,
Tho' we had not for our Enemies the Bravest People in the World, yet they have been exercising themselves so long time against Us, that 'twould be a wonder if they should not have learnt by this to make a stout Defence.
Though we had not for our Enemies the Bravest People in the World, yet they have been exercising themselves so long time against Us, that 'twould be a wonder if they should not have learned by this to make a stout Defence.
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We saw the Proofs of it then in our Army, seconded by the Choice of three warlike Nations, faithful Subjects to a King, who deserves to reign over no other then such Subjects.
We saw the Proofs of it then in our Army, seconded by the Choice of three warlike nations, faithful Subject's to a King, who deserves to Reign over no other then such Subject's.
We saw our Army attacking so many Nations in Confederacy against us, in the midst of their Lines and Entrenchments, with as much Courage as if it had been in the Plain Field;
We saw our Army attacking so many nations in Confederacy against us, in the midst of their Lines and Entrenchments, with as much Courage as if it had been in the Plain Field;
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Then we saw the Truth of those Expressions that are lookt upon as fabulous, The Field cover'd with Heaps of the Slain, Rivers chang'd into Blood, and Stopp'd in their Course.
Then we saw the Truth of those Expressions that Are looked upon as fabulous, The Field covered with Heaps of the Slave, rivers changed into Blood, and Stopped in their Course.
And why may we not say, while we are sighing o're his Tomb, what the Prophet Elisha said to that Warlike Prince, who had withstood all the Efforts of Syria, Smite the Earth, said he to the King.
And why may we not say, while we Are sighing over his Tomb, what the Prophet Elisha said to that Warlike Prince, who had withstood all the Efforts of Syria, Smite the Earth, said he to the King.
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The Blows of his Four Battels were heard into all the Parts of Europe. One Victory more, Lord, a Fifth Victory, had compleated our Conquest, restor'd Peace to the World,
The Blows of his Four Battles were herd into all the Parts of Europe. One Victory more, Lord, a Fifth Victory, had completed our Conquest, restored Peace to the World,
and who perhaps had not fallen into the Frailties natural to every mortal Man, but because he employ'd all his Strength and Courage in the Service of the Kingdom, which he should have made use of to vanquish his Passions,
and who perhaps had not fallen into the Frailties natural to every Mortal Man, but Because he employed all his Strength and Courage in the Service of the Kingdom, which he should have made use of to vanquish his Passion,
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If the Life of this Great Captain, to whom we are now paying our last Mournful Duties, were only Illustrious by those Particulars which I have hitherto made use of, to make you sensible of his Merit, we might be afraid, that so many profane Exploits and Triumphs, might be only the Reward of those feeble Efforts of Vertue, which sometimes may escape a Sinner,
If the Life of this Great Captain, to whom we Are now paying our last Mournful Duties, were only Illustrious by those Particulars which I have hitherto made use of, to make you sensible of his Merit, we might be afraid, that so many profane Exploits and Triumphos, might be only the Reward of those feeble Efforts of Virtue, which sometime may escape a Sinner,
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I should look upon him my self with an Eye of Pity, as one of those Conquerors whom God made use of to magnifie Himself in Isaiah, to subdue Nations, put Kings to flight,
I should look upon him my self with an Eye of Pity, as one of those Conquerors whom God made use of to magnify Himself in Isaiah, to subdue nations, put Kings to flight,
after he had rewarded their ambiguous Services with the vain Lustre of Worldly Prosperity. God forbid that our Charity should be cool'd this day by such Sentiments as these.
After he had rewarded their ambiguous Services with the vain Lustre of Worldly Prosperity. God forbid that our Charity should be cooled this day by such Sentiments as these.
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so much Care as he has taken for the Salvation of this Sinner, seems to persuade and convince us, that God has made him an Object of his Eternal Mercy.
so much Care as he has taken for the Salvation of this Sinner, seems to persuade and convince us, that God has made him an Object of his Eternal Mercy.
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Yet in the midst of those Abuses which he might have made of 'em, and what at length might have led him as they have done so many others, to a Forgetfulness of his God, let us admire those singular Tendernesses,
Yet in the midst of those Abuses which he might have made of they, and what At length might have led him as they have done so many Others, to a Forgetfulness of his God, let us admire those singular Tendernesses,
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that generally there is nothing but Adversity that can call back a wandring Mortal to his Reason, to his Conscience, to his Salvation, and his God. You believe it not;
that generally there is nothing but Adversity that can call back a wandering Mortal to his Reason, to his Conscience, to his Salvation, and his God. You believe it not;
What a signal Kindness, my Lords, was this for all France! A Man of that Name, that Rank, cloath'd with so many Honours, distinguish'd by so many Services, to be oblig'd to Justifie himself!
What a signal Kindness, my lords, was this for all France! A Man of that Name, that Rank, clothed with so many Honours, distinguished by so many Services, to be obliged to Justify himself!
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Upon what account? For that which cannot fall but into the Meanest of Souls; not only without Religion, but without Reason, without Fortune, without Honour.
Upon what account? For that which cannot fallen but into the Meanest of Souls; not only without Religion, but without Reason, without Fortune, without Honour.
At that very moment he perceives all the Supports of Grandeur failing: Feeble Bulrushes, nodding with ev'ry Tempest, and bowing under the weight of the Tempest.
At that very moment he perceives all the Supports of Grandeur failing: Feeble Bulrushes, nodding with every Tempest, and bowing under the weight of the Tempest.
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But never did more Prudence appear in his Heart then at that time; and never did he raise himself so much above his own Strength, and undaunted Courage.
But never did more Prudence appear in his Heart then At that time; and never did he raise himself so much above his own Strength, and undaunted Courage.
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Considering his Innocency, he look'd upon his Liberty as nothing; he sacrific'd it himself; he ran to the Prison with the same speed that the Guilty flie it.
Considering his Innocency, he looked upon his Liberty as nothing; he sacrificed it himself; he ran to the Prison with the same speed that the Guilty fly it.
And less Touch'd with the Danger his Estate and Reputation were in, then the Peril of his Soul, he renounces (Hearken Christians!) he renounces his Justification before Men, if his Justification were opposite to his Salvation.
And less Touched with the Danger his Estate and Reputation were in, then the Peril of his Soul, he renounces (Harken Christians!) he renounces his Justification before Men, if his Justification were opposite to his Salvation.
Thou who hast afforded him this signal Justification in the Eyes of the World, which he implor'd but faintly of Thee, wouldst Thou have resus'd him that Salvation which he su'd for then so earnestly, in the Bitterness of a Soul sincerely humbl'd? This was not ineffectual;
Thou who hast afforded him this signal Justification in the Eyes of the World, which he implored but faintly of Thee, Wouldst Thou have refused him that Salvation which he sued for then so earnestly, in the Bitterness of a Soul sincerely humbled? This was not ineffectual;
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To corroborate him in it, God permitted, that being Justify'd as he was, Free and Triumphant over Envy, a Retirement of several Months should serve as a Tryal of his Fidelity.
To corroborate him in it, God permitted, that being Justified as he was, Free and Triumphant over Envy, a Retirement of several Months should serve as a Trial of his Fidis.
After so many Oaths which you have sworn to God, and which you believ'd to be sincere, what would it require to make you forget all? The slightest Occasion presented to your Eyes and Hearts, overturns all your Designs,
After so many Oaths which you have sworn to God, and which you believed to be sincere, what would it require to make you forget all? The slightest Occasion presented to your Eyes and Hearts, overturns all your Designs,
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and makes ye break all your Promises. What Occasions assail'd at first this Heart so chang'd by Adversity! Employments, Commands, Honours, Victories, Applauses;
and makes you break all your Promises. What Occasions assailed At First this Heart so changed by Adversity! Employments, Commands, Honours, Victories, Applauses;
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Nevertheless, in all the Relaxations of which he might be guilty since, admire the several Impressions of Grace and Vertue which Mercy had still left in his Heart;
Nevertheless, in all the Relaxations of which he might be guilty since, admire the several Impressions of Grace and Virtue which Mercy had still left in his Heart;
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Insensible, or rather Deaf to scandalous Reports, Railleries, and malicious Stories and Discourses, you should see him admit with a sedate and caressing Aire those of his Inferiours, of whose Ingratitude he had been inform'd.
Insensible, or rather Deaf to scandalous Reports, Railings, and malicious Stories and Discourses, you should see him admit with a sedate and caressing Air those of his Inferiors, of whose Ingratitude he had been informed.
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As he was Easie to return his Friendship to those who had Contemn'd him, he was no less Facile to return his Esteem and good Offices to those who Offended him.
As he was Easy to return his Friendship to those who had Contemned him, he was no less Facile to return his Esteem and good Offices to those who Offended him.
Who had ever more Enemies, more manifest Reasons to repell Injury by Injury, more Opportunities and Means to Revenge himself? Upon whom did he ever revenge himself? At what time? and in what manner? Oh, my Lords!
Who had ever more Enemies, more manifest Reasons to repel Injury by Injury, more Opportunities and Means to Revenge himself? Upon whom did he ever revenge himself? At what time? and in what manner? O, my lords!
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this Minister of War, which usually infuses Cruelty? While the Vanquish'd reveng'd with rigour the Ignominy of their Defeat upon such Officers of Ours that fell into their Hands by the Chance of War, this Victor made it the Pleasure and Honour of his Victories, to treat his Prisoners as he had done his Friends.
this Minister of War, which usually infuses Cruelty? While the Vanquished revenged with rigour the Ignominy of their Defeat upon such Officers of Ours that fell into their Hands by the Chance of War, this Victor made it the Pleasure and Honour of his Victories, to Treat his Prisoners as he had done his Friends.
Did he forget the Duties of Charity? You Praise the Christian who is tender toward the Necessities of the Miserable, who is assiduous to Succour the Dying,
Did he forget the Duties of Charity? You Praise the Christian who is tender towards the Necessities of the Miserable, who is assiduous to Succour the Dying,
and cover'd with Blood, takes diligent care to have the Living separated from the Dead, to rally the languishing Remainders of those Generous Victims to the Honour of the Kingdom;
and covered with Blood, Takes diligent care to have the Living separated from the Dead, to rally the languishing Remainders of those Generous Victims to the Honour of the Kingdom;
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Praise the General, who in the Devastations of War, applies himself, as much as lies within his Power, to turn the Tempest from the Fields of the poor and defenceless People;
Praise the General, who in the Devastations of War, Applies himself, as much as lies within his Power, to turn the Tempest from the Fields of the poor and defenceless People;
Who, lastly, out of the same Spirit of Piety, and with a Diligence altogether singular, keeps off Fire and Sword from the Churches and Places where the Saints are honour'd.
Who, lastly, out of the same Spirit of Piety, and with a Diligence altogether singular, keeps off Fire and Sword from the Churches and Places where the Saints Are honoured.
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Famous Church, which renders the City of Hall so dear to all Flanders! Ancient Monument of the Devotion of those People to the Mother of God! You must be also a Monument of that Veneration which this Warriour pay'd to the Name of the same Holy Virgin:
Famous Church, which renders the city of Hall so dear to all Flanders! Ancient Monument of the Devotion of those People to the Mother of God! You must be also a Monument of that Veneration which this Warrior paid to the Name of the same Holy Virgae:
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And his Letters are to be seen to Persons of the highest Quality, wherein he blushes not to declare, That in all his Misfortunes he still address'd himself to Her,
And his Letters Are to be seen to Persons of the highest Quality, wherein he Blushes not to declare, That in all his Misfortunes he still addressed himself to Her,
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then what is readily giv'n to Slander and Envy, when we hear the Reputation of great Personages rent and torn, without any ground or proof, by the foulest of Lyes, can that Credit be refus'd me, in this Sacred Place,
then what is readily given to Slander and Envy, when we hear the Reputation of great Personages rend and torn, without any ground or proof, by the Foulest of Lies, can that Credit be refused me, in this Sacred Place,
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All this while, if the Root of Divine Grace and Charity have not conferr'd a Soul and Strength, requisite to produce the Fruit of Salvation, these are no more then unprofitable Leaves that will not save the barren Fig-Tree from the Danger of being cut down.
All this while, if the Root of Divine Grace and Charity have not conferred a Soul and Strength, requisite to produce the Fruit of Salvation, these Are no more then unprofitable Leaves that will not save the barren Fig-tree from the Danger of being Cut down.
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Would it be too much to presume the same in Favour of a Person full of Faith? Would it be too much to presume upon the Mercy of God, which was always so liberal to him,
Would it be too much to presume the same in Favour of a Person full of Faith? Would it be too much to presume upon the Mercy of God, which was always so liberal to him,
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To how many of his Equals has it been refus'd? From how many Dangers has he been lifted up by the Hand of God, that he might be reserv'd to that favourable Minute? There have been seen several of the Enemy, who have singl'd themselves from their Squadrons on purpose to give him the fatal Stroak:
To how many of his Equals has it been refused? From how many Dangers has he been lifted up by the Hand of God, that he might be reserved to that favourable Minute? There have been seen several of the Enemy, who have singled themselves from their Squadrons on purpose to give him the fatal Stroke:
The Father still advanc'd and driving the Recoilers to a dangerous Post, not regarding the Importunities of his Officers, who laid the Danger before him, the eldest Son, the worthy Heir of his Courage and Name, here present,
The Father still advanced and driving the Recoilers to a dangerous Post, not regarding the Importunities of his Officers, who laid the Danger before him, the eldest Son, the worthy Heir of his Courage and Name, Here present,
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'Twas God that watch'd over 'em, and who measur'd their Paces, who by the Danger of the Son, prolong'd to the Father the Minutes of a Life profitable for his Condition, to conduct him to this Time of Salvation still conceal'd in the Bosome of Previdence.
'Twas God that watched over they, and who measured their Paces, who by the Danger of the Son, prolonged to the Father the Minutes of a Life profitable for his Condition, to conduct him to this Time of Salvation still concealed in the Bosom of Providence.
Upon Sinners, whose Faith is without Light, and whose Religion is without Authority. Upon Sinners, whose Reason is besotted, and whose Hearts are incapable of any steady Resolution:
Upon Sinners, whose Faith is without Light, and whose Religion is without authority. Upon Sinners, whose Reason is besotted, and whose Hearts Are incapable of any steady Resolution:
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for him to tell us, That he believes, that he hopes, and that he loves God, We grant him, says St. Austin, Repentance; but what Assurance of Repentance?
for him to tell us, That he believes, that he hope's, and that he loves God, We grant him, Says Saint Austin, Repentance; but what Assurance of Repentance?
Faith, Religion, the Fear of God, a Veneration for Holy Things, Contempt of Death, Indifferency for Life, a lively and display'd Reason, Great and Noble Sentiments:
Faith, Religion, the fear of God, a Veneration for Holy Things, Contempt of Death, Indifferency for Life, a lively and displayed Reason, Great and Noble Sentiments:
That Repentance ne'er comes too late, provided it be true, nor is there any thing but what may be remitted, provided the Repentance be a part of the Heart.
That Repentance never comes too late, provided it be true, nor is there any thing but what may be remitted, provided the Repentance be a part of the Heart.
Uncapable of Cowardice and Baseness, during the whole course of his Life; accustom'd to raise his Courage proportionably to the Grandeur of the Danger;
Uncapable of Cowardice and Baseness, during the Whole course of his Life; accustomed to raise his Courage proportionably to the Grandeur of the Danger;
or rather at the Approach of the Danger of his Soul, of which he was more sensible then any Body, he follow'd Grace, which rais'd him above every thing,
or rather At the Approach of the Danger of his Soul, of which he was more sensible then any Body, he followed Grace, which raised him above every thing,
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We found that all he did, when he dispos'd himself to receive 'em, all he said when he receiv'd 'em was the sincere and voluntary Act of a Heart accustom'd, in despite of Mortal Passions, to humble it self before God, to adore, invoke him,
We found that all he did, when he disposed himself to receive they, all he said when he received they was the sincere and voluntary Act of a Heart accustomed, in despite of Mortal Passion, to humble it self before God, to adore, invoke him,
With all the Vivacity, and all the presence of Mind that was natural to him, he turns away his Eyes from that same glittering Fortune which he saw vanishing before him:
With all the Vivacity, and all the presence of Mind that was natural to him, he turns away his Eyes from that same glittering Fortune which he saw vanishing before him:
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And who does he choose for the Confident of his last Will? That Son, always by his side in the Confusion of Battel, was still at hand in his late fatal Conflict, to receive and execute his Orders: Alas!
And who does he choose for the Confident of his last Will? That Son, always by his side in the Confusion of Battle, was still At hand in his late fatal Conflict, to receive and execute his Order: Alas!
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But how far does his Tenderness for his Children extend? To inspire into 'em Sentiments of God above his own, Sentiments for the King equal to his own,
But how Far does his Tenderness for his Children extend? To inspire into they Sentiments of God above his own, Sentiments for the King equal to his own,
With the same Constancy, sensible of the Sorrows of his Friends, he is touch'd with it without the least weakness, he distinguishes 'em all by particular Marks of Esteem, without partiality.
With the same Constancy, sensible of the Sorrows of his Friends, he is touched with it without the least weakness, he Distinguishes they all by particular Marks of Esteem, without partiality.
Penetrated with Sorrow to see himself defective in requisite Purity, to offer up his Soul a sweet Savour to God, he offers it as a Victim to his Supreme Will,
Penetrated with Sorrow to see himself defective in requisite Purity, to offer up his Soul a sweet Savour to God, he offers it as a Victim to his Supreme Will,
They would never have accompany'd him so many Years, they would never have been redoubl'd at last with so much splendour, to fail him at the last Moment;
They would never have accompanied him so many years, they would never have been redoubled At last with so much splendour, to fail him At the last Moment;
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The World is full of Men without Faith, who not being in a Condition to pretend to the Hopes of Future Life, make it their De light to think ill of those that go out of This;
The World is full of Men without Faith, who not being in a Condition to pretend to the Hope's of Future Life, make it their De Light to think ill of those that go out of This;
but let all the truly Faithful reunite themselves, to uphold the merciful Strength of the Grace of God, against the false Inflexibilities and aflected Zeal of Libertinism.
but let all the truly Faithful reunite themselves, to uphold the merciful Strength of the Grace of God, against the false Inflexibility and Affected Zeal of Libertinism.
and who was Consecrated to it in his most tender Years, with such happy Dispositions to the most Noble Vertues and most High Dignities of that excellent Condition;
and who was Consecrated to it in his most tender years, with such happy Dispositions to the most Noble Virtues and most High Dignities of that excellent Condition;
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Let this Son, I say, so justly sensible of the Loss of such a Father, apply himself speedily to procure him, by his Piety, the Peace and Glory of the Elect, with as much Fervency,
Let this Son, I say, so justly sensible of the Loss of such a Father, apply himself speedily to procure him, by his Piety, the Peace and Glory of the Elect, with as much Fervency,
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as she approaches near to what the World accounts most Great, by the Blood of Luxembourg and Clermont, the Splendour of which she has united to the Blood of Montmorancy, now redouble with more Confidence the Exercises of her Charity, which she made her sweetest Employment while he liv'd,
as she Approaches near to what the World accounts most Great, by the Blood of Luxembourg and Clermont, the Splendour of which she has united to the Blood of Montmorency, now redouble with more Confidence the Exercises of her Charity, which she made her Sweetest Employment while he lived,
as a publick Witness of the Wonders of Providence, after Threescore and eight Years of Vertuous Widowhood, equal or superiour to the Widow'd Prophetess, considering the Number of her Years,
as a public Witness of the Wonders of Providence, After Threescore and eight years of Virtuous Widowhood, equal or superior to the Widowed Prophetess, considering the Number of her years,
and her Love for her Country, and like to her in Wisdom and Piety, consecrate the remainder of her Life, to bless the Mercies which God has exercis'd upon her Son,
and her Love for her Country, and like to her in Wisdom and Piety, consecrate the remainder of her Life, to bless the mercies which God has exercised upon her Son,
Let Us. My Lords, excited to Pray for Him, by so many Motives of Hope, work out our Salvation with Fear and Trembling, convinc'd of this Truth so brightly shining in St. Paul, That it is God who works in us hoth the Will and the Deed, according to his Good Will.
Let Us. My lords, excited to Pray for Him, by so many Motives of Hope, work out our Salvation with fear and Trembling, convinced of this Truth so brightly shining in Saint Paul, That it is God who works in us hoth the Will and the Deed, according to his Good Will.
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If God has wrought in Him this wonderful Operation, Has he wrought it for all Sinners? If this Penitent shew'd himself Faithful upon this last Effort of the Goodness of God for Him, Are all others therefore Faithful? If He have had a Time, Shall you have the same? If the Felicity of this End seems to harden ye to Sin, let the Seldomness of the Happiness carry you to Repentance;
If God has wrought in Him this wondered Operation, Has he wrought it for all Sinners? If this Penitent showed himself Faithful upon this last Effort of the goodness of God for Him, are all Others Therefore Faithful? If He have had a Time, Shall you have the same? If the Felicity of this End seems to harden you to since, let the Seldomness of the Happiness carry you to Repentance;
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In the mean time, but for this End so full of Consolation, what would become of all the Wonders of his Life? What Kindness would the Luster of so many Victories doe him before the Tribunal of his God? Nay, What stead would they stand him in,
In the mean time, but for this End so full of Consolation, what would become of all the Wonders of his Life? What Kindness would the Luster of so many Victories do him before the Tribunal of his God? Nay, What stead would they stand him in,
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before the Tribunal of the World, and Publick Opinion? Therefore it is by this End that we ought to measure all the Grandeur of this Man. And God (My Lords) and the World will Judge of You by your Ends. May it have been for Him,
before the Tribunal of the World, and Public Opinion? Therefore it is by this End that we ought to measure all the Grandeur of this Man. And God (My lords) and the World will Judge of You by your Ends. May it have been for Him,
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