A sermon in commemoration of the truely vertuous and religious gentlewoman, Mris. Elizabeth Dering wife of Mr. Charles Dering ... she departed this life at Pluckley in Kent the 26 day of July, 1640 / by Robert Marriot.
and comely payment of this debt, thinking no care, nor cost too much, which they bestowed on the bodyes (the vestments of the soules) of their deceased friends,
and comely payment of this debt, thinking no care, nor cost too much, which they bestowed on the bodies (the vestments of the Souls) of their deceased Friends,
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First, with an act of Faith in Christ, the Resurrection and the life, who is primogenitus mortuorum, borne tanquam ex utero sepulchri, and rising the first fruits of them that sleepe, to sanctify and assure us who bee the rest of the harvest.
First, with an act of Faith in christ, the Resurrection and the life, who is Primogenitus Mortuorum, born tanquam ex utero Sepulchre, and rising the First fruits of them that sleep, to sanctify and assure us who bee the rest of the harvest.
Ever since the Angell sat on the Grave-stone of our Saviour, saying, Resurrexit, non est hic, He is risen, he is not here, we have been bold to write on the Tombe-stones of our friends, Hic jacet — spe resurgendi, Here lyes such a one, in hope of a glorious resurrection.
Ever since the Angel sat on the Gravestone of our Saviour, saying, Resurrexit, non est hic, He is risen, he is not Here, we have been bold to write on the Tombstones of our Friends, Hic jacet — See resurgendi, Here lies such a one, in hope of a glorious resurrection.
Hence it is observed, that Christ from the grave appeared to Mary, in a Garden, to teach us that he will one day turne all our graves into Garden-plots,
Hence it is observed, that christ from the grave appeared to Marry, in a Garden, to teach us that he will one day turn all our graves into Garden-plots,
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Abraham loved Sarah well, but being departed, hee besought the Hittits for a place to bury her out of his sight. As there is nothing whiter then Snow of it selfe, yet being dissolved makes the fowlest water,
Abraham loved Sarah well, but being departed, he besought the Hittits for a place to bury her out of his sighed. As there is nothing Whiter then Snow of it self, yet being dissolved makes the Foulest water,
The Antients did use to take their leaves of their friends, having brought them to their graves, in these words, Vale, vale, nos te sequemur, Adue, adue, wee will follow thee,
The Ancients did use to take their leaves of their Friends, having brought them to their graves, in these words, Vale, vale, nos te sequemur, Adieu, Adieu, we will follow thee,
the dead corps are carryed before, while the mourners follow after, leading us the way in which we must all walke, which should teach us to read our owne mortality in others Funeralls,
the dead corpse Are carried before, while the mourners follow After, leading us the Way in which we must all walk, which should teach us to read our own mortality in Others Funerals,
After the Israelits had passed the Red Sea and were entred into the wildernesse, Moses sent spies before to discover the land of Canaan, who returned with these sad tidings to the people, that the inhabitants were Giants the sonnes of Anak, in comparison of whom, the Israelits were but as Grasse-hoppers, and that their Citties were walled up to Heaven, and so impregnable.
After the Israelites had passed the Read Sea and were entered into the Wilderness, Moses sent spies before to discover the land of Canaan, who returned with these sad tidings to the people, that the inhabitants were Giants the Sons of Anak, in comparison of whom, the Israelites were but as Grasshoppers, and that their Cities were walled up to Heaven, and so impregnable.
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At which relation they (forgetting the great wonders and mighty workes which God had so lately shewed amongst them) murmured against the Lord and against his servant Moses. Whereupon the Lord sware in his wrath that they should not enter into his promised rest.
At which Relation they (forgetting the great wonders and mighty works which God had so lately showed among them) murmured against the Lord and against his servant Moses. Whereupon the Lord sware in his wrath that they should not enter into his promised rest.
During which mortality, Moses composed this Psalme, wherein, having first layd downe the shortnesse and uncertainty of mans life, he makes this application of it, by way of prayer unto God on the behalfe of himselfe and the rest of Israel. That,
During which mortality, Moses composed this Psalm, wherein, having First laid down the shortness and uncertainty of men life, he makes this application of it, by Way of prayer unto God on the behalf of himself and thee rest of Israel. That,
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yet that they might live well, which to doe (being impossible of themselves) they beseech God to instruct them, saying, so teach us to number our dayes that, &c. This text is a prayer for instruction, teach us. First, in this particular, to number our dayes. Secondly, on this manner, so to number our dayes.
yet that they might live well, which to do (being impossible of themselves) they beseech God to instruct them, saying, so teach us to number our days that, etc. This text is a prayer for instruction, teach us. First, in this particular, to number our days. Secondly, on this manner, so to number our days.
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Humane knowledge of Arts and Sciences may goe farre in the information of the understanding, but they are all ignorant in teaching reformation of life, they may teach us scientiam capitis, how to apply our heads to wisdome,
Humane knowledge of Arts and Sciences may go Far in the information of the understanding, but they Are all ignorant in teaching Reformation of life, they may teach us scientiam capitis, how to apply our Heads to Wisdom,
The Ethiopian Eunuch was so well versed in Courtship, that he was chiefe favorite to Candace Queene of Ethiopia but could not become Gods favorite till he sent Philip to baptize him.
The Ethiopian Eunuch was so well versed in Courtship, that he was chief favourite to Candace Queen of Ethiopia but could not become God's favourite till he sent Philip to baptise him.
for the numbering of our money, our sheepe, our Cattell, we can doe it our selves, the Poet could say Mille mei teneris errant in montibus agni, and againe, pauperis est numerare pecus. Nay, man can number the latitude of the Earth, the altitude of the starres, &c. but for the numbering of his dayes to make up his account with God aright, to see what arrerages hee hath,
for the numbering of our money, our sheep, our Cattle, we can do it our selves, the Poet could say Mille mei teneris errant in montibus agni, and again, pauperis est numerare pecus. Nay, man can number the latitude of the Earth, the altitude of the Stars, etc. but for the numbering of his days to make up his account with God aright, to see what arrearages he hath,
and manners, that keepes the best Concordance in his life to the rules of the Word, that walks aequis passibus in Gods wayes, that with Zachary and Elizabeth endevoureth, to walke in all the Commandements of God, blamelesse and without reproof•, Luke 1. 2. He is the best Logician that knits his fist against sinne and impiety, that makes the strongest Syllogismes against the temptations of Satan, allurements of the world,
and manners, that keeps the best Concordance in his life to the rules of the Word, that walks aequis passibus in God's ways, that with Zachary and Elizabeth endeavoureth, to walk in all the commandments of God, blameless and without reproof•, Lycia 1. 2. He is the best Logician that knits his fist against sin and impiety, that makes the Strongest Syllogisms against the temptations of Satan, allurements of the world,
and sword of the Spirit, hee is able to repell all the fiery darts of Satan, that can best divide the Word of truth, best define the mysteries of Godlinesse,
and sword of the Spirit, he is able to repel all the fiery darts of Satan, that can best divide the Word of truth, best define the Mysteres of Godliness,
and best discourse unto edification. 3. Hee is the best Rethorician that with Apollos is mighty and eloquent in the Scriptures, Acts 18. that with Esay rents his Rethoricke in sermons of Repentance,
and best discourse unto edification. 3. He is the best Rhetorician that with Apollos is mighty and eloquent in the Scriptures, Acts 18. that with Isaiah rends his Rhetoric in Sermons of Repentance,
and make Faelix tremble with his discourse while hee preacheth of Temperance, Righteousnesse and Iudgement to come, that studyes to deliver himselfe not so much in fine as fit and significant words, that with Peter may pricke the hearts of the auditory,
and make Felix tremble with his discourse while he Preacheth of Temperance, Righteousness and Judgement to come, that studies to deliver himself not so much in fine as fit and significant words, that with Peter may prick the hearts of the auditory,
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and whose line and levell are the glory of God, that hath learnt with all Saints to comprehend what is the height and depth and breadth and length of the love of Christ, and can resolve with Saint Paul: that neither height nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate him from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 5. Hee is the best Astronomer that can picke out of the hoasts of Heaven, viz. The Sunne, Moone and Starres, matter to admire Gods Wisdome and power,
and whose line and level Are the glory of God, that hath learned with all Saints to comprehend what is the height and depth and breadth and length of the love of christ, and can resolve with Saint Paul: that neither height nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate him from the love of God which is in christ jesus our Lord. 5. He is the best Astronomer that can pick out of the hosts of Heaven, viz. The Sun, Moon and Stars, matter to admire God's Wisdom and power,
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and that hath learnt with David by the Heavens to declare the glory of God, and by the firmament to shew his handy-worke, that can say by taking the altitude of the Pole, looke how high the heaven is above the Earth, so great is Gods mercy to them that feare him,
and that hath learned with David by the Heavens to declare the glory of God, and by the firmament to show his handiwork, that can say by taking the altitude of the Pole, look how high the heaven is above the Earth, so great is God's mercy to them that Fear him,
6. Hee is the best Musician who keepes a continuall Harmony in his Conscience, whose life is in tune to Gods Word, who speakes to the Lord in Psalmes and Hymnes and spirituall songs, singing and making Melody in his heart, whose whole life from Gamut, to Ela, viz. from his Cradle to his grave, is spent in Carroling forth his Makers praise. 7. Lastly, hee is the best Arithmetician who hath learn'd Moses Arithmeticke in the text, viz. so to number his dayes, as to apply his heart unto wisdome.
6. He is the best Musician who keeps a continual Harmony in his Conscience, whose life is in tune to God's Word, who speaks to the Lord in Psalms and Hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making Melody in his heart, whose Whole life from Gamut, to Ela, viz. from his Cradle to his grave, is spent in Carroling forth his Makers praise. 7. Lastly, he is the best Arithmetician who hath learned Moses Arithmetic in the text, viz. so to number his days, as to apply his heart unto Wisdom.
and that is to number our dayes. So teach us to number our dayes, &c. Wherein I shall shew you both what is meant by dayes, and how they are to be numbred.
and that is to number our days. So teach us to number our days, etc. Wherein I shall show you both what is meant by days, and how they Are to be numbered.
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are there not twelve houres in the day wherein a man may walke (1) worke &c. Now all Mens employment consists, either in Contemplation, as in thoughts and words;
Are there not twelve hours in the day wherein a man may walk (1) work etc. Now all Men's employment consists, either in Contemplation, as in thoughts and words;
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but we must labour to kill it in the Conception, to crush the Cocatrice while it is in the shell, to dash the children of Babylon against the stones, while they are but children;
but we must labour to kill it in the Conception, to crush the Cockatrice while it is in the shell, to dash the children of Babylon against the stones, while they Are but children;
or unprofitable, but bee alwayes meditating either on the vanity of the world to contemne it, on death to prepare for it, on judgement to avoyd it, on Hell to escape it,
or unprofitable, but be always meditating either on the vanity of the world to contemn it, on death to prepare for it, on judgement to avoid it, on Hell to escape it,
Secondly, our words which must have these three properties, few seasonable, and waighty remembring that wee must give an account for every idle word, and therefore to embrace the Apostles precept to have our speech always with grace seasoned with salt, Considering that while thy word is in thy breast it is thine own to correct,
Secondly, our words which must have these three properties, few seasonable, and weighty remembering that we must give an account for every idle word, and Therefore to embrace the Apostles precept to have our speech always with grace seasoned with salt, Considering that while thy word is in thy breast it is thine own to correct,
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but once uttered it is anothers to censure thee, and cannot bee recalled. Nescit vox missa reverti: sayes on, Nulli tacuisse nocet, nocet esse loquutum, many have repented,
but once uttered it is another's to censure thee, and cannot be Recalled. Nescit vox missa reverti: Says on, None tacuisse nocet, nocet esse loquutum, many have repented,
Now every beleever is a Turtle, Deliver not the soule of thy Turtle said David, into the hands of the enemy, and wee are hereby taught, every night when we offer up our evening sacrifice, to doe it by looking backe to our Actions of the day,
Now every believer is a Turtle, Deliver not the soul of thy Turtle said David, into the hands of the enemy, and we Are hereby taught, every night when we offer up our evening sacrifice, to do it by looking back to our Actions of the day,
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and saw that it was good, doe thou so every day, and though thou cannot say of all thou beholdest that it is very good, yet assure thy selfe it will be farre better by this Circumspection.
and saw that it was good, do thou so every day, and though thou cannot say of all thou Beholdest that it is very good, yet assure thy self it will be Far better by this Circumspection.
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all the dayes of my appointed time will I waite, &c. Now to number these dayes is not to tell 20. 30. 40. yeares &c. this every child can do upon his fingers,
all the days of my appointed time will I wait, etc. Now to number these days is not to tell 20. 30. 40. Years etc. this every child can do upon his fingers,
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but rightly to number them, is to employ them well to Gods glory and the good of our soules, in the increase of vertue, that as wee grow in yeares, we may grow in grace,
but rightly to number them, is to employ them well to God's glory and the good of our Souls, in the increase of virtue, that as we grow in Years, we may grow in grace,
as in stature, so in wisdeme and favour with God and man, Luke 2. ult. Titus Vespasian would tell his friends (Amici, diem perdidi) hee had lost a day when hee had done no memorable act in it.
as in stature, so in Wisdom and favour with God and man, Lycia 2. ult. Titus Vespasian would tell his Friends (Friends, diem perdidi) he had lost a day when he had done no memorable act in it.
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The Heathens were so cautelous in the employment of this time, that they derided the Jewes, thinking that they lost every Sabbath day on which they rested.
The heathens were so cautelous in the employment of this time, that they derided the Jews, thinking that they lost every Sabbath day on which they rested.
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Hence Philo calls an old sinner Longaevus puer, and another calls him Elementarius senex, an old child, one that was never other but a child, who when for his age, he is come even to the brinke of the Iordan of death,
Hence Philo calls an old sinner Longegevus puer, and Another calls him Elementary senex, an old child, one that was never other but a child, who when for his age, he is come even to the brink of the Iordan of death,
One told his friend that hee perceived him to decline so fast, that he thought he could not live above a yeare, to whom hee replyed, that if he was sure to live one yeare, hee would make it two;
One told his friend that he perceived him to decline so fast, that he Thought he could not live above a year, to whom he replied, that if he was sure to live one year, he would make it two;
The wicked and ungodly, number by the rule of folly, they by looking upon death at the wrong end of the perspective, thinke it to be farther off, then indeed it is;
The wicked and ungodly, number by the Rule of folly, they by looking upon death At the wrong end of the perspective, think it to be farther off, then indeed it is;
and gave him his portion with the Hypocrits, &c. Thus the rich Glutton numbred, &c. Soule take thine ease, thou hast goods layd up for many dayes, &c. when that night his soule was taken from him.
and gave him his portion with the Hypocrites, etc. Thus the rich Glutton numbered, etc. Soul take thine ease, thou hast goods laid up for many days, etc. when that night his soul was taken from him.
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so vayne that it will not admit of any extenuation, being compared in Scripture to things of (smallest if) no account, as to a dreame to a shadow, to grasle, to a weavers shutle, to a shepheards tent, to a Bubble, of which it may be said, Quamprimum oritur, moritur, as soone out as in, which should instruct us to place our affections, on more enduring objects,
so vain that it will not admit of any extenuation, being compared in Scripture to things of (Smallest if) no account, as to a dream to a shadow, to grasle, to a weavers shutle, to a shepherds tent, to a Bubble, of which it may be said, Quamprimum oritur, moritur, as soon out as in, which should instruct us to place our affections, on more enduring objects,
there remaines then but 35. whereof 15. at least by the rule of substraction must also be taken away for our childhood, wherein wee were ignorant how to glorify God, or help our selves aright;
there remains then but 35. whereof 15. At least by the Rule of substraction must also be taken away for our childhood, wherein we were ignorant how to Glorify God, or help our selves aright;
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then remaines but 20. yeares, which being joyned by the rule of Multiplication, to our troubles, sicknesses, sorrowes, necessary cares, &c. so often multiplyed upon us, tell me (if God account of no time but what is spent in his service,
then remains but 20. Years, which being joined by the Rule of Multiplication, to our Troubles, Sicknesses, sorrows, necessary Cares, etc. so often multiplied upon us, tell me (if God account of no time but what is spent in his service,
How canst thou laugh, when perhaps thou shalt not live one day? If the good man of the house knew at what time the thiefe would come, he would watch (sayes our Saviour,) and not suffer himselfe to bee surprized:
How Canst thou laugh, when perhaps thou shalt not live one day? If the good man of the house knew At what time the thief would come, he would watch (Says our Saviour,) and not suffer himself to be surprised:
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So must every Christian be diligent, and intent in this his spirituall Arithmeticke, and minde this duty of numbring his dayes, with all circumspection:
So must every Christian be diligent, and intent in this his spiritual Arithmetic, and mind this duty of numbering his days, with all circumspection:
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a man that mindes one thing so much, that he forgets another, wee say in our usuall phrase, that he is out of his numbers, the like may bee said of those who are so much given to number their earthly, that they forget their heavenly estate.
a man that minds one thing so much, that he forgets Another, we say in our usual phrase, that he is out of his numbers, the like may be said of those who Are so much given to number their earthly, that they forget their heavenly estate.
Christ would have us to bee wise as serpents, if withall wee bee innocent as Doves. The thing I disswade is, that we suffer not the serpent to eate up the Dove,
christ would have us to be wise as Serpents, if withal we be innocent as Dove. The thing I dissuade is, that we suffer not the serpent to eat up the Dove,
so must hee have an eye to heaven, in providing for his soule in the sight of God, and an eye to the earth in providing things honest in the sight of men. 3 The third Rule:
so must he have an eye to heaven, in providing for his soul in the sighed of God, and an eye to the earth in providing things honest in the sighed of men. 3 The third Rule:
They that cast an account, they beginne with the least figures first, and so proceed from units to tennes from tennes to hundreds, from hundreds to thousands, &c. So in our numbring of our dayes, though at first, our knowledge of God be but small,
They that cast an account, they begin with the least figures First, and so proceed from units to tennes from tennes to hundreds, from hundreds to thousands, etc. So in our numbering of our days, though At First, our knowledge of God be but small,
yet let us goe on, and it will multiply like good seed in good ground, in some 30. in some 60. in some 100. fold, the way of vertue is like the Rocke to Ionathan, and his armour-bearer, hard to clyme, but victory at the top,
yet let us go on, and it will multiply like good seed in good ground, in Some 30. in Some 60. in Some 100. fold, the Way of virtue is like the Rock to Ionathan, and his armour-bearer, hard to climb, but victory At the top,
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Thus the Publican numbred his dayes beginning at the left hand, God be mercifull unto me a sinner, and ended at the right hand, hee went, sayes the text, unto his house justified. Thus Saint Paul numbred, beginning at the left hand;
Thus the Publican numbered his days beginning At the left hand, God be merciful unto me a sinner, and ended At the right hand, he went, Says the text, unto his house justified. Thus Saint Paul numbered, beginning At the left hand;
Thus Polycarpus numbred his dayes, when going to his sufferings, he was told, if hee would sweare by Caesar, and rayle at Christ, hee should be spared;
Thus Polycarp numbered his days, when going to his sufferings, he was told, if he would swear by Caesar, and rail At christ, he should be spared;
Thus S. Chrysostome taught his charge to number their dayes, to cast up how many houres there were in the weeke, viz. 168. and to bee carefull, that God had his due out of them, viz. all the houres of the seventh day,
Thus S. Chrysostom taught his charge to number their days, to cast up how many hours there were in the Week, viz. 168. and to be careful, that God had his endue out of them, viz. all the hours of the seventh day,
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The Lacedemonians did use to decline their military men through three tenses of the Indicative Mood, in the first Ranck or Chorus came the old worne Souldiers, whose strength was spent,
The Lacedaemonians did use to decline their military men through three tenses of the Indicative Mood, in the First Rank or Chorus Come the old worn Soldiers, whose strength was spent,
and in the third came the children, whose word was Erimus, wee shall bee valiant if wee live to it, according to the old verse, Vota senum, consulta virorum, facta juventae.
and in the third Come the children, whose word was Erimus, we shall be valiant if we live to it, according to the old verse, Vota Senum, consulta virorum, facta juventae.
Let young men bee valiant in action, midle age men in consultation, old men in devotion, God allowes no man to live without some calling, In the sweat of thy browes, or of thy braynes, thou must eate thy bread.
Let young men be valiant in actium, middle age men in consultation, old men in devotion, God allows no man to live without Some calling, In the sweat of thy brows, or of thy brains, thou must eat thy bred.
It is hee that gives the blessing and the comfortable use of what wee have: without Christ, beauty is but vanity: wisedome but folly: strength but infirmity: and riches but misery.
It is he that gives the blessing and the comfortable use of what we have: without christ, beauty is but vanity: Wisdom but folly: strength but infirmity: and riches but misery.
Ideo malus faelix putatur quia quid sit faelicitas ignoratur, saith S. Austin; worldly men are counted happy by none but such who know not what happynesse is.
Ideo malus Felix putatur quia quid sit faelicitas ignoratur, Says S. Austin; worldly men Are counted happy by none but such who know not what happiness is.
So then the way to be truely great, is to bee truely good, vertue is the best Nobility, Christianity the greatest dignity, and godlinesse the surest gaine.
So then the Way to be truly great, is to be truly good, virtue is the best Nobilt, Christianity the greatest dignity, and godliness the Surest gain.
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Secondly, how our hearts are said to bee applyed unto it. For the first, there are two sorts of wisdome, as Heady wisdome, and Hearty wisdome; Earthly wisdome, and Heavenly wisdome: Marthas wisdome, and Maryes wisdome.
Secondly, how our hearts Are said to be applied unto it. For the First, there Are two sorts of Wisdom, as Heady Wisdom, and Hearty Wisdom; Earthly Wisdom, and Heavenly Wisdom: Martha's Wisdom, and Maryes Wisdom.
Now were wee ever to live in this world, Marthas wisdome would be preferred, but since our dayes are numbred with God, Maryes choyce will best teach us so to number them our selves as to apply our hearts to heavenly wisdome.
Now were we ever to live in this world, Martha's Wisdom would be preferred, but since our days Are numbered with God, Maryes choice will best teach us so to number them our selves as to apply our hearts to heavenly Wisdom.
Heavenly wisdome is pure, peaceable, gentle and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without Hypocrisy. Iam. 3.17.
Heavenly Wisdom is pure, peaceable, gentle and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without Hypocrisy. Iam. 3.17.
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Let an earthly wise man have Esaus blessing, the fatnesse of the earth, and let who will take Iacobs blessing the dew of Heaven. Let their corne and wine and oyle increase;
Let an earthly wise man have Esaus blessing, the fatness of the earth, and let who will take Iacobs blessing the due of Heaven. Let their corn and wine and oil increase;
Wee all know the Bridegroome Christ Iesus will come, but when wee know not, and therefore we ought alwayes to bee prepared with the oyle of grace in our lamps, that when hee shall come, we may be ready, to enter with him, into his everlasting glory.
we all know the Bridegroom christ Iesus will come, but when we know not, and Therefore we ought always to be prepared with the oil of grace in our lamps, that when he shall come, we may be ready, to enter with him, into his everlasting glory.
or good names, Resolving with the Apostle, that neither tribulation, nor anguish, nor persecution, &c. shall bee able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Iesus our Lord. Rom. 8. ult.
or good names, Resolving with the Apostle, that neither tribulation, nor anguish, nor persecution, etc. shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in christ Iesus our Lord. Rom. 8. ult.
Thirdly, to the Stewards wisdome, the wisdome of Prevention. Luke 16.8. The Lord commended the unjust Steward, because hee had done wisely, &c. The Steward we know, being ready to bee put from his place, to prevent poverty, made himselse friends with his Masters goods, which was reputed a point of wisdome in him.
Thirdly, to the Stewards Wisdom, the Wisdom of Prevention. Lycia 16.8. The Lord commended the unjust Steward, Because he had done wisely, etc. The Steward we know, being ready to be put from his place, to prevent poverty, made himself Friends with his Masters goods, which was reputed a point of Wisdom in him.
Here then is our wisdome, in time to make us friends with these Mammons of unrighteousnes (for so Christ calls these earthly riches in comparison of the true treasure) that when they sayle us, we may be received into everlasting habitations: which may bee best done by our Charity to the poore members of Christ, for, what we give to the poore, we lend to the Lord, saith Salomon, and what is layd out, he will repay us againe.
Here then is our Wisdom, in time to make us Friends with these Mammons of unrighteousness (for so christ calls these earthly riches in comparison of the true treasure) that when they sail us, we may be received into everlasting habitations: which may be best done by our Charity to the poor members of christ, for, what we give to the poor, we lend to the Lord, Says Solomon, and what is laid out, he will repay us again.
so should wee doe, during the summer of health, and prosperity, and Sunne-shine of the Gospell of peace, lay up for our selves a good foundation against the Winter of trouble, need, sorrow, sicknesse or other adversity:
so should we do, during the summer of health, and Prosperity, and Sunshine of the Gospel of peace, lay up for our selves a good Foundation against the Winter of trouble, need, sorrow, sickness or other adversity:
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and the Prophet renders you a reason of it, because in death God is not remembred, nor will any give him thanks in the grave, while you have the light walk, and while it is called to day worke out your salvation with feare and trembling, preserve with Moses a pot of heavenly Manna, in the Arke of your hearts,
and the Prophet renders you a reason of it, Because in death God is not remembered, nor will any give him thanks in the grave, while you have the Light walk, and while it is called to day work out your salvation with Fear and trembling, preserve with Moses a pot of heavenly Manna, in the Ark of your hearts,
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wee have highly offended the great King of Heaven and Earth by our manifold sinnes and wickednesse, having so long turned his grace into wantonnesse, that we have now just cause to feare, he will turne our peace into warre:
we have highly offended the great King of Heaven and Earth by our manifold Sins and wickedness, having so long turned his grace into wantonness, that we have now just cause to Fear, he will turn our peace into war:
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In the fourth of Deuteronomy the 6. Moses there tells Israel, that the keeping of Gods Commandements would be their Wisdome in the sight of the people,
In the fourth of Deuteronomy the 6. Moses there tells Israel, that the keeping of God's commandments would be their Wisdom in the sighed of the people,
how (being unlettered as hee was) hee could possibly spend his time in that solitude, to whom hee replied, that since hee had devoted himselfe to that way, he had learnt three letters, which tooke up his whole time.
how (being unlettered as he was) he could possibly spend his time in that solitude, to whom he replied, that since he had devoted himself to that Way, he had learned three letters, which took up his Whole time.
And my selfe the performer may bee thought by some in one place Frigide laudare, and by others in another place nimis adulari: on the one side blamed with partiality, on the other blasted with flattery.
And my self the performer may be Thought by Some in one place Frigid Praise, and by Others in Another place nimis adulari: on the one side blamed with partiality, on the other blasted with flattery.
I have usually been very sparing in exercises of this nature, referring the Encomion of the dead unto the words of Solomon, Proverb. 31.31. Laudent eam in portis facta ejus.
I have usually been very sparing in exercises of this nature, referring the Encomion of the dead unto the words of Solomon, Proverb. 31.31. They praised eam in portis facta His.
wee read how David prayses Abner and celebrats his funerall 2 Sam. 3. How hee commends Saul and Ionathan, and how the Canonicall Scripture keeps the Record of it 2 Sam. 1. In the New Testament, wee find S. Iames commemorating the patience of Iob. S. Paul the faith of the Fathers;
we read how David praises Abner and celebrats his funeral 2 Sam. 3. How he commends Saul and Ionathan, and how the Canonical Scripture keeps the Record of it 2 Sam. 1. In the New Testament, we find S. James commemorating the patience of Job S. Paul the faith of the Father's;
S. Ambrose commends the Emperors, Valentinian, and Theodosius; And Nazianzen hath extant in his works whole Orations celebrating the vertues of his brother Caesarius, his sister Gorgonia, his father Gregory, his friend Achanasi us, and others.
S. Ambrose commends the Emperor's, Valentinian, and Theodosius; And Nazianzen hath extant in his works Whole Orations celebrating the Virtues of his brother Caesarius, his sister Gorgonia, his father Gregory, his friend Achanasi us, and Others.
yet the Memoriall of their vertues (so it be modestly, and moderatly done) is a part of that civill honour which we owe to those that are departed this life, and at rest with God.
yet the Memorial of their Virtues (so it be modestly, and moderately done) is a part of that civil honour which we owe to those that Are departed this life, and At rest with God.
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And S. Austin tells us, fiden•iore laude praedicamus jam in vita feliciore victores, quam in ista adhuc pugnantes, we doe and may with much better confidence commend those that are Conquerors in that farre more happy life,
And S. Austin tells us, fiden•iore laud praedicamus jam in vita feliciore Victors, quam in ista Adhoc pugnantes, we do and may with much better confidence commend those that Are Conquerors in that Far more happy life,
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then wee can doe those that are yet but combatants in this vale of misery: for (saith hee) the dead are not sensible of either flattery, or detraction;
then we can do those that Are yet but combatants in this vale of misery: for (Says he) the dead Are not sensible of either flattery, or detraction;
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she was a wise Rebecca, and a faithful Sarah; an amiable Rachel, & a fruitful Leah; a discreet Abigal, & an obedient Hester; a provident Martha, and a prudent Mary; a charitable Dorcas, and a cheerfull Deborah; in a word, adevoute & a pious Elizabeth; endeavouring to walk in all the Commandements of God blameles and without reproofe.
she was a wise Rebecca, and a faithful Sarah; an amiable Rachel, & a fruitful Leah; a discreet Abigal, & an obedient Esther; a provident Martha, and a prudent Marry; a charitable Dorcas, and a cheerful Deborah; in a word, adevoute & a pious Elizabeth; endeavouring to walk in all the commandments of God blameless and without reproof.
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and though she numbred but few, (to what she might have done in the ordinary course of nature had God so pleased) yet she profited in this divine Arithmeticke so well that shee made up a mighty totall,
and though she numbered but few, (to what she might have done in the ordinary course of nature had God so pleased) yet she profited in this divine Arithmetic so well that she made up a mighty total,
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But because we know it is the end which crownes the action, and — Vltima semper Expectanda dies homini, diciq. beatus Ante obitum nemo, supremaq. funera debet:
But Because we know it is the end which crowns the actium, and — Ultima semper Expectanda dies Homini, diciq. beatus Ante obitum nemo, supremaq. funera debet:
She received the sentence of death within her selfe, long before the execution thereof, by meanes of a lingring Consumption, sent from her heavenly Father with the same Message that the Prophet Isaiah brought to Hezekiah; Set thy house in order, for thou must dye, whereby her strength daily decaying,
She received the sentence of death within her self, long before the execution thereof, by means of a lingering Consumption, sent from her heavenly Father with the same Message that the Prophet Isaiah brought to Hezekiah; Set thy house in order, for thou must die, whereby her strength daily decaying,
those motions of grace that were in her (like those of nature) became now In fine velociores more quicke and lively towards her end, mounting up her soule on a swifter wing towards her happinesse:
those motions of grace that were in her (like those of nature) became now In fine velociores more quick and lively towards her end, mounting up her soul on a swifter wing towards her happiness:
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a sudden tempest of doubts, and distrustfull thoughts in her soule, labouring thereby (had it beene possible) to wracke her faith upon the rocke of despaire,
a sudden tempest of doubts, and distrustful thoughts in her soul, labouring thereby (had it been possible) to wrack her faith upon the rock of despair,
and God (willing to shew his strength in her weakenesse) suffers for a time this Eclipse of his wonted presence, being delighted to see her (with the Disciples) rowing and towing against the streames of Satans temptations,
and God (willing to show his strength in her weakness) suffers for a time this Eclipse of his wonted presence, being delighted to see her (with the Disciples) rowing and towing against the streams of Satan temptations,
During which weakenesse, both of mind and body, her sorrowfull husband with other her choice friends (who sincerely loved her) being desirous to comply with any course which might be thought conducible to her welfare, upon good advise her desire brought her on Tuesday the 14 day of Iuly last past from London, towards Pluckley in Kent, the residence of her husbands (and truely also) of her dearest and most tenderly affected kindred and friends.
During which weakness, both of mind and body, her sorrowful husband with other her choice Friends (who sincerely loved her) being desirous to comply with any course which might be Thought conducible to her welfare, upon good Advice her desire brought her on Tuesday the 14 day of Iuly last passed from London, towards Pluckley in Kenned, the residence of her Husbands (and truly also) of her dearest and most tenderly affected kindred and Friends.
Now as she was travelling upon the way, there hapned unto her (as to Iacob in his journey from Padan-Aram to Canaan ) a grievous wrestling, with a fore and heavy conflict, which caused her for the time (like him) to halt very much, not on her feet,
Now as she was traveling upon the Way, there happened unto her (as to Iacob in his journey from Padan-aram to Canaan) a grievous wrestling, with a before and heavy conflict, which caused her for the time (like him) to halt very much, not on her feet,
but in her affections, beginning now extreamely to complaine of her want of faith, and to doubt of the assurance of her salvation, in both which before-time she lived fully confirmed,
but in her affections, beginning now extremely to complain of her want of faith, and to doubt of the assurance of her salvation, in both which beforetime she lived Fully confirmed,
and this tryall was so full of trouble to her selfe, and griefe to her loving husband and friends then in company, that they were necessitated for that to night lodge her and themselves short of that place whither they intended;
and this trial was so full of trouble to her self, and grief to her loving husband and Friends then in company, that they were necessitated for that to night lodge her and themselves short of that place whither they intended;
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and to this end they requested my assistance (the most unworthy pastor of that place where then she rested) and (considering the office required, to be in it selfe both Christian and charitable,
and to this end they requested my assistance (the most unworthy pastor of that place where then she rested) and (considering the office required, to be in it self both Christian and charitable,
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and an essentiall part of my Ministeriall charge, to support the weake, And to bind up the broken hearted ) I was gladly entreated to assist with the best counsels that lay in me,
and an essential part of my Ministerial charge, to support the weak, And to bind up the broken hearted) I was gladly entreated to assist with the best Counsels that lay in me,
Whereupon sorrowing to behold her in this extremity of affliction: (for as Solomon tells us, the spirit of a man will sustaine his infirmity, But a wounded spirit who can beare? Proverb. 18.14.)
Whereupon sorrowing to behold her in this extremity of affliction: (for as Solomon tells us, the Spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity, But a wounded Spirit who can bear? Proverb. 18.14.)
instancing in David, in Iob, and in S. Paul, with other Saints, whose particular tryals I dilated unto her, adding moreover that God like a wise Father, is not alwayes kissing his sons,
instancing in David, in Job, and in S. Paul, with other Saints, whose particular trials I dilated unto her, adding moreover that God like a wise Father, is not always kissing his Sons,
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nor to offer that indignity to Gods mercy, as to feare he should be unwilling to forgive and pardon, what she was so willing to forgoe and part withall.
nor to offer that indignity to God's mercy, as to Fear he should be unwilling to forgive and pardon, what she was so willing to forgo and part withal.
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for howsoever the sensible presence of Gods Spirit, (whereby he makes his Children to feel him, by the gracious effects which he workes in them) be subject to changes and Eclipses;
for howsoever the sensible presence of God's Spirit, (whereby he makes his Children to feel him, by the gracious effects which he works in them) be Subject to changes and Eclipses;
as there is life and sap in a tree, when it hath neither fruit nor leaves, which is evident by our standing in many temptations, wherein we could find no present grace upholding us.
as there is life and sap in a tree, when it hath neither fruit nor leaves, which is evident by our standing in many temptations, wherein we could find no present grace upholding us.
and hung the keyes at his girdle, by whom they are so safely kept for us, and we for them (as saith S. Peter ) that now the least sparke of saving-grace in any beleever, is more then all the power of Hell is able to quench.
and hung the keys At his girdle, by whom they Are so safely kept for us, and we for them (as Says S. Peter) that now the least spark of Saving grace in any believer, is more then all the power of Hell is able to quench.
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Thus having spent some time with her by enlarging these, and adding many other comforts out of the Scripture, which need not here to be repeated, (endeavouring in what I could, to satisfie her in every doubt) & perceiving a great part of her distemper to be occasioned from the weakenesse of her body, the wearynesse of her spirits,
Thus having spent Some time with her by enlarging these, and adding many other comforts out of the Scripture, which need not Here to be repeated, (endeavouring in what I could, to satisfy her in every doubt) & perceiving a great part of her distemper to be occasioned from the weakness of her body, the wearynesse of her spirits,
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promising (at the intreating of her friends) to visit her againe within few dayes, at the house of the worthy Lady Dering, the now sorrowing mother of this Gentlewoman, whither the next day she was removed:
promising (At the entreating of her Friends) to visit her again within few days, At the house of the worthy Lady Dering, the now sorrowing mother of this Gentlewoman, whither the next day she was removed:
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and understanding that she with her had bindiscoursing, immediately before my comming, and her entirely loving Brother, the right Worshipfull Sir Edward Dering, (whose observation of her was this, that those doubts and feares whereof she complained, proceeded not so much from any sinfull cause occasioned by her selfe, whereof she could accuse her selfe,
and understanding that she with her had bindiscoursing, immediately before my coming, and her entirely loving Brother, the right Worshipful Sir Edward Dering, (whose observation of her was this, that those doubts and fears whereof she complained, proceeded not so much from any sinful cause occasioned by her self, whereof she could accuse her self,
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In the mean time she might hereby take notice of Gods Method with his dearest Children, sometimes ravishing them with S. Paul, as it were into the third heavens, by filling their soules with unspeakeable joy and gladnesse;
In the mean time she might hereby take notice of God's Method with his dearest Children, sometime ravishing them with S. Paul, as it were into the third heavens, by filling their Souls with unspeakable joy and gladness;
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This done, insisting some while in directing her how she might purchase that assurance, and that trust she so heartily prayd for, I left her untill the Thursday after.
This done, insisting Some while in directing her how she might purchase that assurance, and that trust she so heartily prayed for, I left her until the Thursday After.
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By which time the Sun of righteousnesse with healing in his wings (having dispelled in good measure those mysts of diffidence which eclipsed the light,
By which time the Sun of righteousness with healing in his wings (having dispelled in good measure those mysts of diffidence which eclipsed the Light,
and peace of her soule) began againe to shine forth in his wonted cleerenesse, reviving and cheering up those drooping affections which had so long languished in the want of his comfortable presence, insomuch that (to my great rejoycing) I found her magnifying of mercy which before she doubted of,
and peace of her soul) began again to shine forth in his wonted clearness, reviving and cheering up those drooping affections which had so long languished in the want of his comfortable presence, insomuch that (to my great rejoicing) I found her magnifying of mercy which before she doubted of,
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and she replyed, that the grace of Christ was sufficient for her, upon whom she did wholly rest and rely for her salvation, disclayming all conceipt of worth, or merit in her selfe;
and she replied, that the grace of christ was sufficient for her, upon whom she did wholly rest and rely for her salvation, disclaiming all conceit of worth, or merit in her self;
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but while the whol Families of her friends were Religiously exercised in the Church, she intimated to those that wayted about her, that she felt her selfe sensibly to change, (her Cough having a little before left her, a sure signe in those diseases of death approaching, whereupon they asked her if they should call the Lady her mother,
but while the Whole Families of her Friends were Religiously exercised in the Church, she intimated to those that waited about her, that she felt her self sensibly to change, (her Cough having a little before left her, a sure Signen in those diseases of death approaching, whereupon they asked her if they should call the Lady her mother,
it was my happinesse to be there at that time, and they entreated mee to performe that last office for her, which we hasted to doe, perceiving her to decline apace,
it was my happiness to be there At that time, and they entreated me to perform that last office for her, which we hasted to do, perceiving her to decline apace,
while she (to the admiration of all that were present, considering her great weakenesse) repeated after me very zealously almost what soever I delivered,
while she (to the admiration of all that were present, considering her great weakness) repeated After me very zealously almost what soever I Delivered,
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for immediately hereupon, (as if she had onely staid for this Convoy to her eternall rest) she most sweetly and peaceably exchanged this life, leaving her surviving friends (like the Apostle) in a strait betwixt two, not knowing which to chuse,
for immediately hereupon, (as if she had only stayed for this Convoy to her Eternal rest) she most sweetly and peaceably exchanged this life, leaving her surviving Friends (like the Apostle) in a strait betwixt two, not knowing which to choose,
wher her soul is bound up in the bundle of life securely reposed in the bosom of Abraham, her body like seed being sown in the Lords gleb-Land (for so the Germans call the grave) shalbe there safely preserved by her heavenly Father that good Husbandman, unto the harvest of that great day,
where her soul is bound up in the bundle of life securely reposed in the bosom of Abraham, her body like seed being sown in the lords gleb-Land (for so the Germanes call the grave) shall there safely preserved by her heavenly Father that good Husbandman, unto the harvest of that great day,
when by vertue of the resurrection of Christ, The first fruits of them that sleepe, she shall awake out of this Sepulchrall vault againe, both glorious and honorable;
when by virtue of the resurrection of christ, The First fruits of them that sleep, she shall awake out of this Sepulchral vault again, both glorious and honourable;
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incorruptible, and never fading Kingdome, reserved in heaven for her, whose King is Christ, whose Subjects are Saints, whose Law is love, whose rule is equity, whose honour is verity, whose peace is felicity, and whose life is Eternity.
incorruptible, and never fading Kingdom, reserved in heaven for her, whose King is christ, whose Subject's Are Saints, whose Law is love, whose Rule is equity, whose honour is verity, whose peace is felicity, and whose life is Eternity.
and the holy Spirit, three Persons one eternall, immortall, invisible, and onely wise God, be rendred and ascribed, all glory, honour, power, praise, might, majesty, dignity,
and the holy Spirit, three Persons one Eternal, immortal, invisible, and only wise God, be rendered and ascribed, all glory, honour, power, praise, might, majesty, dignity,
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