A sermon preached at the funeral of Alexander Fraiser of Doores, Knight and baronet, principal physician to the King of Great Britain &c. who died at Whitehall, April 28, 1681, in the seventieth and fifth year of his age, and was solemnly interr'd amongst his ancestors at Doores the 28 of July following / by John Menzies.
IT's said of Xerxes, viewing, from the top of an hill, his vast Army, consisting of no less then a Million of Men, he fell a weeping, that within the space of an hundreth years, all these gallant persons would be snatcht away by death;
IT's said of Xerxes, viewing, from the top of an hill, his vast Army, consisting of no less then a Million of Men, he fell a weeping, that within the Molle of an Hundredth Years, all these gallant Persons would be snatched away by death;
But the holy Ghost in this Text, suggests a more profitable improvement thereof. So teach us to number our dayes, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
But the holy Ghost in this Text, suggests a more profitable improvement thereof. So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto Wisdom.
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But S. Hierom, epist. 139. Unto Cyprian a Presbyter, will not only have this Psalm to be Composed by Moses, but also, all that follow until the hundred.
But S. Hieronymus, Epistle. 139. Unto Cyprian a Presbyter, will not only have this Psalm to be Composed by Moses, but also, all that follow until the hundred.
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In ascribing so many to Moses, Hierom, without all peradventure (with reverence be it spoken to 〈 ◊ 〉 great a Name) was mistaken; for in Psal. 99.6. Mention is made of Samuel, who was much posterior to Moses; and the Psal. 95. is expresly attributed unto David, Heb. 4.7.
In ascribing so many to Moses, Hieronymus, without all Peradventure (with Reverence be it spoken to 〈 ◊ 〉 great a Name) was mistaken; for in Psalm 99.6. Mention is made of Samuel, who was much posterior to Moses; and the Psalm 95. is expressly attributed unto David, Hebrew 4.7.
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The occasion whereof, is supposed to 〈 … 〉 heavy threatning, that all the men of War, who 〈 … 〉 Egypt, from twenty years old and upwards, should 〈 … 〉 the Wilderness, two only excepted, Joshuah and Caleb. Moses ▪ therefore considering, that so many thousands,
The occasion whereof, is supposed to 〈 … 〉 heavy threatening, that all the men of War, who 〈 … 〉 Egypt, from twenty Years old and upward, should 〈 … 〉 the Wilderness, two only excepted, Joshua and Caleb. Moses ▪ Therefore considering, that so many thousands,
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yea, hundreds of thousands, should be cut of in the space of fourty years, Penned this Lecture of Mortality, to excite the People to Repentance for their reprival,
yea, hundreds of thousands, should be Cut of in the Molle of fourty Years, Penned this Lecture of Mortality, to excite the People to Repentance for their reprieval,
In the Words, as they are reduced by our Translators from the Original (with whom Pagnin, and Arrias Montanus, learned Romanists, leaving their vulgar Version, do agree) two things do chiefly offer themselves to us;
In the Words, as they Are reduced by our Translators from the Original (with whom Pagnin, and Arrias Montanus, learned Romanists, leaving their Vulgar Version, do agree) two things do chiefly offer themselves to us;
the other is, the scope of his Petition, or the benefit that should accrew, by the obtaining of the mercy prayed for, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom:
the other is, the scope of his Petition, or the benefit that should accrue, by the obtaining of the mercy prayed for, that we may apply our hearts unto Wisdom:
And the rather, if the quality of the person be considered, who breathed forth the Petition, a man Learned in all the Wisdom of the Egyptians, Act. 7.22. and so not meanly Versed in the Mathematicks, these Sciences greatly flourishing in that Countrey, at that time.
And the rather, if the quality of the person be considered, who breathed forth the Petition, a man Learned in all the Wisdom of the egyptians, Act. 7.22. and so not meanly Versed in the Mathematics, these Sciences greatly flourishing in that Country, At that time.
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The mysteriousness of the great Art, wherein the Psalmist pleads to be instructed, seems to be insinuated, in the qualifying Particle, SO, So teach us to number our dayes.
The mysteriousness of the great Art, wherein the Psalmist pleads to be instructed, seems to be insinuated, in the qualifying Particle, SO, So teach us to number our days.
It's not every kind of numbering the Psalmist prayes to be instructed in, but to number So; and this numbering, he holds forth to be a duty, wherein all are concerned, in that he prayes not for himself alone individually,
It's not every kind of numbering the Psalmist prays to be instructed in, but to number So; and this numbering, he holds forth to be a duty, wherein all Are concerned, in that he prays not for himself alone individually,
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The right numbering of our dayes is a great and necessary duty, in order to the right performance whereof, we have need to be serious in imploring the Divine Assistance,
The right numbering of our days is a great and necessary duty, in order to the right performance whereof, we have need to be serious in imploring the Divine Assistance,
And first, I would more particularly open the nature of this duty, So to number our dayes, by which the greatness and necessity of the work will appear.
And First, I would more particularly open the nature of this duty, So to number our days, by which the greatness and necessity of the work will appear.
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First then, when the Psalmist prayes that God would teach him so to number his dayes, he prayes to be helped, to a due and serious consideration of the frailty of his Nature, Psal. 39.4. Lord make me to know mine end, and the measure of my dayes, what it is, that I may know how frail I am.
First then, when the Psalmist prays that God would teach him so to number his days, he prays to be helped, to a due and serious consideration of the frailty of his Nature, Psalm 39.4. Lord make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is, that I may know how frail I am.
O what a poor frail Creature is Man? The contexture of mans body, indeed is curious, Andacis naturae miraculum, as one termed it, the Master-peice of bold Nature,
O what a poor frail Creature is Man? The contexture of men body, indeed is curious, Andacis naturae miraculum, as one termed it, the Masterpiece of bold Nature,
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or rather of Divine Providence, yet the Vessels are so many, and the matter so thin and tender, the conveyances so subtile, that they are easily obstructed by a little Sand, a little humor;
or rather of Divine Providence, yet the Vessels Are so many, and the matter so thin and tender, the conveyances so subtle, that they Are Easily obstructed by a little Sand, a little humour;
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Secondly, When he prayes to be taught, so to number his days, he prayes to be helped to a due consideration of the shortness of his time, Psal. 89.47. Remember how short my time is, and Psal. 39.5. Behold thou hast made my dayes as an hand breadth, mine age is as nothing before thee.
Secondly, When he prays to be taught, so to number his days, he prays to be helped to a due consideration of the shortness of his time, Psalm 89.47. remember how short my time is, and Psalm 39.5. Behold thou hast made my days as an hand breadth, mine age is as nothing before thee.
But as if that had been too little to shadow forth the •••tness of our time, its added, our age is as nothing before God, not so much as a drop to the Ocean,
But as if that had been too little to shadow forth the •••tness of our time, its added, our age is as nothing before God, not so much as a drop to the Ocean,
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In this Psalm, the ordinary age of old men is reckoned to be seventy or eighty years; but what is that to infinite, immense eternity? It is said, ver. 4. A thousand years in thy sight, are as yesterday when it is past;
In this Psalm, the ordinary age of old men is reckoned to be seventy or eighty Years; but what is that to infinite, immense eternity? It is said, ver. 4. A thousand Years in thy sighed, Are as yesterday when it is past;
and what is a day when it is past, but as nothing? In ver. 5. and 6. the shortnesse of our time is compared to the stream of a floud when it is gone, to a sleep when it is past,
and what is a day when it is past, but as nothing? In ver. 5. and 6. the shortness of our time is compared to the stream of a flood when it is gone, to a sleep when it is past,
How little distance of time is betwixt its greenness and withering, its growing up and cutting down? What poor creatures are we? we grow up in the morning of our Childhood, we seem to flourish in the high noon-tide of our Adult-age,
How little distance of time is betwixt its greenness and withering, its growing up and cutting down? What poor creatures Are we? we grow up in the morning of our Childhood, we seem to flourish in the high noontide of our Adult-age,
But thirdly, when he prayes to be taught to number his dayes, he prayes that he may be helped duly to consider the uncertainty of his time here on earth:
But Thirdly, when he prays to be taught to number his days, he prays that he may be helped duly to Consider the uncertainty of his time Here on earth:
although it be said, in ver. 10. of this Psalm, that the years of a mans age are seventy or eighty, the meaning is not, that every one shall arrive to that age;
although it be said, in ver. 10. of this Psalm, that the Years of a men age Are seventy or eighty, the meaning is not, that every one shall arrive to that age;
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nay, for one who cometh that length, many hundreds die within that measure. Yea, the little time that we have, we have no 〈 ◊ 〉 certainty thereof; hence it is, Prov. 27.1. Boast not thy self of to morrow, thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
nay, for one who comes that length, many hundreds die within that measure. Yea, the little time that we have, we have no 〈 ◊ 〉 certainty thereof; hence it is, Curae 27.1. Boast not thy self of to morrow, thou Knowest not what a day may bring forth.
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We cannot make sure reckoning of one day, one hour, one minute, more of our lives, what unexpected contingencies have men in greatest health and security been surprised with? You may have heard how a Roman Consul was brain'd by the fall of a Tile, as he rode in triumph;
We cannot make sure reckoning of one day, one hour, one minute, more of our lives, what unexpected contingencies have men in greatest health and security been surprised with? You may have herd how a Roman Consul was brained by the fallen of a Tile, as he road in triumph;
Doth not our Saviour bring in a man making such a foolish reckoning with himself, Luk. 12.19, 20. Soul, take thy case, thou hast much goods laid up for thee for many years.
Does not our Saviour bring in a man making such a foolish reckoning with himself, Luk. 12.19, 20. Soul, take thy case, thou hast much goods laid up for thee for many Years.
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and then whose shall those things be? Were the uncertainty of our time thought upon seriously, we would not delay repentance and preparation for death,
and then whose shall those things be? Were the uncertainty of our time Thought upon seriously, we would not Delay Repentance and preparation for death,
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the Psalmist is peremptory, What man is he that liveth and shall not see death? I shall not here stand to debate, what shall become of those who shall be alive at the last day,
the Psalmist is peremptory, What man is he that lives and shall not see death? I shall not Here stand to debate, what shall become of those who shall be alive At the last day,
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whether the sentence of death shall be executed upon them. I know it is in reference to them the Apostle saith, 1 Cor. 15.51. We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed.
whither the sentence of death shall be executed upon them. I know it is in Referente to them the Apostle Says, 1 Cor. 15.51. We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed.
And yet there be great Divines, both ancient and modern, among whom is the great Augustin, who hold that the Statute of death shall be executed on them also.
And yet there be great Divines, both ancient and modern, among whom is the great Augustin, who hold that the Statute of death shall be executed on them also.
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how few do practically believe this great truth, of the necessity and certainty of death? how sew serious thoughts are spent upon it? It is said of Caesar Bergia, base Son to Pope Alexander the sixth, who designed to make himself Lord of Italy; in order to the obtaining which ambitious design,
how few do practically believe this great truth, of the necessity and certainty of death? how sew serious thoughts Are spent upon it? It is said of Caesar Bergia, base Son to Pope Alexander the sixth, who designed to make himself Lord of Italy; in order to the obtaining which ambitious Design,
but while one night they designed the poisoning of others, the stroke, through the mistake of the cup-bearer, falling on themselves, of which the old man died instantly, the young man by strong antidotes and the vigour of youth did live,
but while one night they designed the poisoning of Others, the stroke, through the mistake of the cupbearer, falling on themselves, of which the old man died instantly, the young man by strong antidotes and the vigour of youth did live,
yet was sore sickned, graviter decumbens, sayes Guicciardin, lib. 6. In which sickness, he confessed to some about him, he had foreseen all the difficulties which stood in the way of his designs,
yet was soar sickened, Graviter decumbens, Says Guicciardini, lib. 6. In which sickness, he confessed to Some about him, he had foreseen all the difficulties which stood in the Way of his designs,
Fifthly, when the Psalmist prayes to be taught to number his dayes, he prayes to be taught duly to consider the work he has to do in his dayes, that his work may not be undone, when his dayes are done;
Fifthly, when the Psalmist prays to be taught to number his days, he prays to be taught duly to Consider the work he has to do in his days, that his work may not be undone, when his days Are done;
To mortisie all our corrupt lusts to cleanse our selves from all filthiness both of the stesh and spirit, to be just and dutiful in all our relations, to work out our own salvation in fear and trembling, and to promove the salvation of others,
To mortify all our corrupt Lustiest to cleanse our selves from all filthiness both of the stesh and Spirit, to be just and dutiful in all our relations, to work out our own salvation in Fear and trembling, and to promove the salvation of Others,
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be there who seriously mind the work which God requireth of them? Else time would not be lavished in idle and unaccountable work, much less in that which is manifestly the work of the Flesh, and the Devil.
be there who seriously mind the work which God requires of them? Else time would not be lavished in idle and unaccountable work, much less in that which is manifestly the work of the Flesh, and the devil.
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when they shall hear the Angel swear by him that lives for ever, that time shall be no more? But desperat then will the state of them be, who made no due improvement of their time.
when they shall hear the Angel swear by him that lives for ever, that time shall be no more? But desperate then will the state of them be, who made no due improvement of their time.
It's said of Saul, though otherwise a valiant man, when he heard, that on the morrow he should die, he was quite dispirited, 1 Sam. 28.20. He fell straight all along upon the ground, and was afraid;
It's said of Saul, though otherwise a valiant man, when he herd, that on the morrow he should die, he was quite dispirited, 1 Sam. 28.20. He fell straight all along upon the ground, and was afraid;
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The branching forth of these few particulars, wherein the right numbering of our dayes does consist, may sufficiently discover that the duty is both great and necessary.
The branching forth of these few particulars, wherein the right numbering of our days does consist, may sufficiently discover that the duty is both great and necessary.
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Surely a greater work, then that of Pambo, which he was so many years in learning how to do according to the Word, Psal: 39: 1: I said I will take heed to my wayes, that I offend not with my tongue.
Surely a greater work, then that of Pambo, which he was so many Years in learning how to do according to the Word, Psalm: 39: 1: I said I will take heed to my ways, that I offend not with my tongue.
as they are accordingly written down in that Chap. So the Lord would have us to number all the periods of our lives, duly to consider our time past and to come,
as they Are accordingly written down in that Chap. So the Lord would have us to number all the periods of our lives, duly to Consider our time past and to come,
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The second thing proposed was that we have need to be serious in imploring the Divine assistance, that we may be helped to the right performance of this great duty, so did Moses here;
The second thing proposed was that we have need to be serious in imploring the Divine assistance, that we may be helped to the right performance of this great duty, so did Moses Here;
So teach us to number our dayes. So did David, Psal: 39: 4: O Lord teach me to know mine end and the number of my dayes, the need of this might be made appear upon many accounts;
So teach us to number our days. So did David, Psalm: 39: 4: Oh Lord teach me to know mine end and the number of my days, the need of this might be made appear upon many accounts;
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how many miles the circumference of the Earth doth contain, how many degrees the Pole is elevated above our Horizon, what is the position and distance of Stars,
how many miles the circumference of the Earth does contain, how many Degrees the Pole is elevated above our Horizon, what is the position and distance of Stars,
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Thirdly, we have many diversions from it, people are so taken up with fitting their Affairs, in numbering their Money, in fitting their accounts, in making their bargains, in doing their worldly business, that they hardly find time to number their dayes.
Thirdly, we have many diversions from it, people Are so taken up with fitting their Affairs, in numbering their Money, in fitting their accounts, in making their bargains, in doing their worldly business, that they hardly find time to number their days.
And in another Book of Moses, Deut. 32: 29: O that they were wise, that they would remember their latter end, the neglect whereof gave occasion to that grievous lamentation, Lam: 1: 9: She remembred not her latter end, therefore she came down wonderfully.
And in Another Book of Moses, Deuteronomy 32: 29: Oh that they were wise, that they would Remember their latter end, the neglect whereof gave occasion to that grievous lamentation, Lamb: 1: 9: She remembered not her latter end, Therefore she Come down wonderfully.
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and believe me, that is an high point of wisdom, Eph. 5: 15, 16: Walk circumspectlie, not as fools, but as wise, how so? Redeeming the time. They who are careful to redeem time;
and believe me, that is an high point of Wisdom, Ephesians 5: 15, 16: Walk circumspectly, not as Fools, but as wise, how so? Redeeming the time. They who Are careful to Redeem time;
if he gain the whole world, if he lose his Soul? will not such a man be found a fool at the latter end? Thirdly, they who rightly number their dayes, will be serious in the study of holiness,
if he gain the Whole world, if he loose his Soul? will not such a man be found a fool At the latter end? Thirdly, they who rightly number their days, will be serious in the study of holiness,
and consequently the vanity of all the things thereof, that their great work will be to take hold of eternal life, which is to be wise for the time to come.
and consequently the vanity of all the things thereof, that their great work will be to take hold of Eternal life, which is to be wise for the time to come.
or how defective they were therein. Must not such be great strangers to this mistery. Secondly, many make little account, how they lavish their time in Carding, Dicing, Whoring, Debauching.
or how defective they were therein. Must not such be great Strangers to this mystery. Secondly, many make little account, how they lavish their time in Carding, Dicing, Whoring, Debauching.
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O but the man that numbers his dayes, how precious will time be to him, remembring the strict account he must give of every minut of it? A third instance may be, the little time people reserve for Spiritual Duties, some bestow more time in looking on a Glass then on a Bible, some take more pleasure in hunting a Partridge or an Hare,
O but the man that numbers his days, how precious will time be to him, remembering the strict account he must give of every minute of it? A third instance may be, the little time people reserve for Spiritual Duties, Some bestow more time in looking on a Glass then on a bible, Some take more pleasure in hunting a Partridge or an Hare,
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whereas they who are serious in numbering their dayes, will so bewail from their hearts the loss of time, that they will carefully watch against the evils, by which they formerly, abused their time.
whereas they who Are serious in numbering their days, will so bewail from their hearts the loss of time, that they will carefully watch against the evils, by which they formerly, abused their time.
O! how do we think do damned reprobats in hell reflect upon their dayes here in a world? O! what dayes had I on earth (will the soul say) to seek God and to serve him? how many an opportunity had I both of receiving good from others,
OH! how do we think do damned Reprobates in hell reflect upon their days Here in a world? OH! what days had I on earth (will the soul say) to seek God and to serve him? how many an opportunity had I both of receiving good from Others,
yea millions, and millions of millions, of ages? and when the soul considers, these torments shall endure to eternity, shall ever be beginning, without any nearer approach to an end, this cannot but swallow up the wretch into horror and desperation.
yea millions, and millions of millions, of ages? and when the soul considers, these torments shall endure to eternity, shall ever be beginning, without any nearer approach to an end, this cannot but swallow up the wretch into horror and desperation.
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and therefore, would make it walk by S. Bernards rule, Si mor•urus esses, illud faceres? O my soul, were thou presently by death, to take thy farewell from the body, wouldst thou do such or such a thing,
and Therefore, would make it walk by S. Bernards Rule, Si mor•urus esses, illud faceres? Oh my soul, were thou presently by death, to take thy farewell from the body, Wouldst thou do such or such a thing,
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whereas, they who neglect this great duty are oft overwhelmed at the approach of death; one crying out, O that I might live, though it were in a dungeon!
whereas, they who neglect this great duty Are oft overwhelmed At the approach of death; one crying out, Oh that I might live, though it were in a dungeon!
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and another, Inducias Domine usque mane, Spare, Lord, but one morning more. Might not these considerations quicken us to seriousness in this great duty.
and Another, Inducias Domine usque mane, Spare, Lord, but one morning more. Might not these considerations quicken us to seriousness in this great duty.
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the birth of some, the death of others, our mercies, our rods, the voice of all is, that we should so number our dayes, as to apply our hearts unto wisdom.
the birth of Some, the death of Others, our Mercies, our rods, the voice of all is, that we should so number our days, as to apply our hearts unto Wisdom.
Fourthly, let us support our selves, that though the work be great and difficult, yet blessed be God, not impossible, Phil. 4.13. I can do all things through Christ that strengtheneth me.
Fourthly, let us support our selves, that though the work be great and difficult, yet blessed be God, not impossible, Philip 4.13. I can do all things through christ that strengtheneth me.
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Do not presume, as that great man, who is said to have taken for his Symbole a double headed Eagle, the one looking upward toward Heaven, the other looking downward toward the Earth;
Do not presume, as that great man, who is said to have taken for his Symbol a double headed Eagl, the one looking upward towards Heaven, the other looking downward towards the Earth;
He who would number his dayes aright, would let but overly and mortified glances to the things of the world, the strength of the heart must be set on things above.
He who would number his days aright, would let but overly and mortified glances to the things of the world, the strength of the heart must be Set on things above.
Had the doing of this for seven dayes such success, how much more by the Lords blessing, were time sequestrate dayly thorow the whole course of our lives for numbering of our dayes, might we hope for a blessed proficiency in this Heavenly Art? So much have we spoken concerning this Text,
Had the doing of this for seven days such success, how much more by the lords blessing, were time sequestrate daily thorough the Whole course of our lives for numbering of our days, might we hope for a blessed proficiency in this Heavenly Art? So much have we spoken Concerning this Text,
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Nor can it be denyed, but that the doing justice to the memory of deserving persons, may excite the living to trace the footsteps of the virtues of the dead.
Nor can it be denied, but that the doing Justice to the memory of deserving Persons, may excite the living to trace the footsteps of the Virtues of the dead.
Yet, I not being accustomed to such Discourses, and having a through aversion of what may savour of flattery, I hope therefore I shall be the more easily excused,
Yet, I not being accustomed to such Discourses, and having a through aversion of what may savour of flattery, I hope Therefore I shall be the more Easily excused,
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The Stock whereof was, an immediat Son of the Great Thane of Cowy and Doors, (for so I understand he was designed) upwards of three hundred years ago, at the same time that another Son of the same Great Thane, married the noble Heretrix of Philorth. The Estate possest by the Thane was very vast about these Grampian Mountains: and of him,
The Stock whereof was, an immediate Son of the Great Thane of Cowy and Doors, (for so I understand he was designed) upward of three hundred Years ago, At the same time that Another Son of the same Great Thane, married the noble Heretrix of Philorth. The Estate possessed by the Thane was very vast about these Grampian Mountains: and of him,
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and of the great Lord Fraiser in the South, two Families of the same name, of so great Antiquity, that it is hard to account, which did come of the other;
and of the great Lord Fraiser in the South, two Families of the same name, of so great Antiquity, that it is hard to account, which did come of the other;
yet of these two, many noble Families of this Kingdom acknowledge themselves to be descended, and therefore have the Fraisers Arms quartered with their own.
yet of these two, many noble Families of this Kingdom acknowledge themselves to be descended, and Therefore have the Fraisers Arms quartered with their own.
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And now, having provided his other worthy and well-deserving Children of riper years, hath transmitted this old Heretage of his Progenitors, with all its Dignities, to his hopeful Son here present, who by the Mother (a Lady of great Virtue) is descended of the honourable Name of Caries in England; a Family which bears as noble marks of Honour and ancient Pedegree,
And now, having provided his other worthy and well-deserving Children of riper Years, hath transmitted this old Heritage of his Progenitors, with all its Dignities, to his hopeful Son Here present, who by the Mother (a Lady of great Virtue) is descended of the honourable Name of Caries in England; a Family which bears as noble marks of Honour and ancient Pedigree,
So that he had both the Dignity of an honourable Descent, and likewise (which in conjunction with the former, I believe will be highly esteemed by all) of a just and virtuous Acquisition. This may seem much;
So that he had both the Dignity of an honourable Descent, and likewise (which in conjunction with the former, I believe will be highly esteemed by all) of a just and virtuous Acquisition. This may seem much;
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He was fourty years and upwards a Courtier, in the Reign of two Kings, and beheld with sorrowful eyes, the most dismal convulsions which ever these Kingdoms did suffer;
He was fourty Years and upward a Courtier, in the Reign of two Kings, and beheld with sorrowful eyes, the most dismal convulsions which ever these Kingdoms did suffer;
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for his Learning and Skill in that excellent Faculty which he did profess, that in the year, 1639. he was chosen Physician in ordinary to King Charles the first of glorious Memory,
for his Learning and Skill in that excellent Faculty which he did profess, that in the year, 1639. he was chosen physician in ordinary to King Charles the First of glorious Memory,
untill the evils of the time encreasing, he was by special order from his Majesty, sent to attend the Prince then in Flanders, with whom he continued doing many considerable services,
until the evils of the time increasing, he was by special order from his Majesty, sent to attend the Prince then in Flanders, with whom he continued doing many considerable services,
And his Majesty again departing beyond Seas, the confusions of the Times still prevailing, he was among the first who repaired to his Majesty, leaving Family and Employment (which he might have had very considerable) esteemed it his greatest Honour and Advantage to suffer hardships in serving his Prince.
And his Majesty again departing beyond Seas, the confusions of the Times still prevailing, he was among the First who repaired to his Majesty, leaving Family and Employment (which he might have had very considerable) esteemed it his greatest Honour and Advantage to suffer hardships in serving his Prince.
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In consideration of this constant Fidelity and Loyalty, and exposing of himself to many hazards in his Princes Service, It pleased his Gracious Majesty, at his happy Restauration, to settle him as Principal Physician, to have the care and inspection of his Royal Person.
In consideration of this constant Fidis and Loyalty, and exposing of himself to many hazards in his Princes Service, It pleased his Gracious Majesty, At his happy Restauration, to settle him as Principal physician, to have the care and inspection of his Royal Person.
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Amongst the many marks of his Princes favour, the Honour of Baronet was conferred upon him, besides the Places and Preferments settled on his Lady and Children:
among the many marks of his Princes favour, the Honour of Baronet was conferred upon him, beside the Places and Preferments settled on his Lady and Children:
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and lived some Months here at Doores, a great confluence of persons of eminent quality resorted hither to pay their respects to him, all whom he entertained nobly;
and lived Some Months Here At Doors, a great confluence of Persons of eminent quality resorted hither to pay their respects to him, all whom he entertained nobly;
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for Cure of obstinate Maladies, which had given defiance to the skill of other Physicians, all which he did Gratis; Nor did his Country-men more rejoyce in his Converse among them, in that little interval,
for Cure of obstinate Maladies, which had given defiance to the skill of other Physicians, all which he did Gratis; Nor did his Countrymen more rejoice in his Converse among them, in that little interval,
and the influence, assistance and considerable expence of a most deserving Friend and Relation of his, that the Pious Work of the Bridge of Dy (towards which a sum of Money was Mortified by a Reverend Minister,
and the influence, assistance and considerable expense of a most deserving Friend and Relation of his, that the Pious Work of the Bridge of Die (towards which a sum of Money was Mortified by a Reverend Minister,
and I must declare, that so far as I remember, he never did omit in any of them, to request, that his Son might be religiously educated in the fear of the Lord, solemnly protesting, He would rather have him good than great, These were his own expressions, whereof I found my self often obliged to put his hopeful Son in rememberance.
and I must declare, that so Far as I Remember, he never did omit in any of them, to request, that his Son might be religiously educated in the Fear of the Lord, solemnly protesting, He would rather have him good than great, These were his own expressions, whereof I found my self often obliged to put his hopeful Son in remembrance.
