A SERMON Preached at the Funeral of the Right Honourable Denzell Lord Holles, &c. Who Deceased Feb. 17. 1679. And was Interred in St Peters Church in Dorchester, April 10. 1680. Aged 81 years, 3 months, and 16 days. Isai. III. 1, 2, 3.
A SERMON Preached At the Funeral of the Right Honourable Denzell Lord Holles, etc. Who Deceased Feb. 17. 1679. And was Interred in Saint Peter's Church in Dorchester, April 10. 1680. Aged 81 Years, 3 months, and 16 days. Isaiah III. 1, 2, 3.
IT is the great unhappiness of the generality of the men of the World, that they know not how to set a due estimate upon those things and persons, that God doth design to be blessings to them.
IT is the great unhappiness of the generality of the men of the World, that they know not how to Set a due estimate upon those things and Persons, that God does Design to be blessings to them.
To cure our over-valuing of such Instruments, God is pleased to vilifie them, and to show us the Emptiness and Insufficiency that is in them to sustain that Burthen that we will needs lay upon them:
To cure our overvaluing of such Instruments, God is pleased to vilify them, and to show us the Emptiness and Insufficiency that is in them to sustain that Burden that we will needs lay upon them:
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Cease ye from man whose breath is in his nostrils, for wherein is he to be accounted of, Isai. 2.22. To cure us of (or if you will rather, to revenge upon us) our unthankfulness for them;
Cease you from man whose breath is in his nostrils, for wherein is he to be accounted of, Isaiah 2.22. To cure us of (or if you will rather, to revenge upon us) our unthankfulness for them;
that so, by the mischief that will inevitably attend their departure from us, we may be made to acknowledge the greatness of that Blessing, that God did design to afford us by them.
that so, by the mischief that will inevitably attend their departure from us, we may be made to acknowledge the greatness of that Blessing, that God did Design to afford us by them.
They had for a long time mocked the messengers of God, despised his words, misused his Prophets; Isal. 29.21. hated them that reproved them in the Gate;
They had for a long time mocked the messengers of God, despised his words, misused his prophets; Isal 29.21. hated them that reproved them in the Gate;
The Wisdom of our Counsellers, the Integrity of those that are to administer Justice between man and man, &c. To which if you add Good Prophets also to instruct us in the things of God;
The Wisdom of our Counsellers, the Integrity of those that Are to administer justice between man and man, etc. To which if you add Good prophets also to instruct us in the things of God;
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I shall not pretend to so much Curiositie, as to go about to make any Nice (or at this time Needless) division of the Text. Nor shall I so much as pretend to speak to every particular in it, which might otherwise administer sufficient matter of profitable discourse.
I shall not pretend to so much Curiosity, as to go about to make any Nicaenae (or At this time Needless) division of the Text. Nor shall I so much as pretend to speak to every particular in it, which might otherwise administer sufficient matter of profitable discourse.
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First, That Great men in Great places, especially if they be Good as well as Great, they are a great stay and support to the Church and State wherein they are.
First, That Great men in Great places, especially if they be Good as well as Great, they Are a great stay and support to the Church and State wherein they Are.
But it was henceforth to be nothing but NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET a desolation and astonishment, NONLATINALPHABET a Hissing and a Curse, Jer. 25.18. It is a Rueful Spectacle to see States and Kingdoms bereaved of such persons as were eminently serviceable to them in their Administrations.
But it was henceforth to be nothing but and a desolation and astonishment, a Hissing and a Curse, Jer. 25.18. It is a Rueful Spectacle to see States and Kingdoms bereft of such Persons as were eminently serviceable to them in their Administrations.
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When the King sits in his Throne, environed with a wise and honourable, with a faithful and religious Council, that like Mordecai, do really seek the good and prosperity of the whole body politick.
When the King sits in his Throne, environed with a wise and honourable, with a faithful and religious Council, that like Mordecai, do really seek the good and Prosperity of the Whole body politic.
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And when from thence Justice and Righteousness flows down by the means of inferiour Magistrates, to all indifferently. And when thereupon the People love,
And when from thence justice and Righteousness flows down by the means of inferior Magistrates, to all indifferently. And when thereupon the People love,
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Then, in all likelyhood, when honest labour and industry is encouraged by those that are in high Places, will our Barns be full, affording all manner of store.
Then, in all likelihood, when honest labour and industry is encouraged by those that Are in high Places, will our Barns be full, affording all manner of store.
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When God threatens that he would stretch out that NONLATINALPHABET and those NONLATINALPHABET the Line of Confusion, and those stones of emptiness upon Jerusalem: he tells us withal,
When God threatens that he would stretch out that and those the Line of Confusion, and those stones of emptiness upon Jerusalem: he tells us withal,
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And then he tells them, not NONLATINALPHABET (Sarim) but NONLATINALPHABET (Sirim) not Princes, but thorns, should come up in her Palaces, not NONLATINALPHABET (Chorim) but NONLATINALPHABET (Chochim) not Nobles but Brambles in the Fortresses thereof, and it should be an habitation for Dragons, and a Court for Owls, Isai. 34.11, 12. When the Church makes that sad complaint, Lam. 2.1, 2. that the Lord had to vered the Daughter of Zion with a Cloud, and that he had cast down from heaven to the Earth NONLATINALPHABET the Beauty of Israel:
And then he tells them, not (Sarin) but (Sirim) not Princes, but thorns, should come up in her Palaces, not (Chorim) but (Chochim) not Nobles but Brambles in the Fortresses thereof, and it should be an habitation for Dragons, and a Court for Owls, Isaiah 34.11, 12. When the Church makes that sad complaint, Lam. 2.1, 2. that the Lord had to vered the Daughter of Zion with a Cloud, and that he had cast down from heaven to the Earth the Beauty of Israel:
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But then as I said, Great men in high places, especially if good men too, they are the strength and stability, the stay and support of the Church and State wherein they are.
But then as I said, Great men in high places, especially if good men too, they Are the strength and stability, the stay and support of the Church and State wherein they Are.
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is in a sober sense true of the Great and Noble men of the Earth, (supposing them Religious withal) that are in place of Power. They, under God, do sustain the World.
is in a Sobrium sense true of the Great and Noble men of the Earth, (supposing them Religious withal) that Are in place of Power. They, under God, do sustain the World.
And when God in his righteous judgment suffers such Pillars once to be pulled down; it is not long before all things in Church and State will run to Confusion, as we lately found in this poor Kingdom, by sad Experience.
And when God in his righteous judgement suffers such Pillars once to be pulled down; it is not long before all things in Church and State will run to Confusion, as we lately found in this poor Kingdom, by sad Experience.
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First, Such will be careful, even out of Conscience, to preserve the just Rights and Liberties of those that are of inferiour Quality; and to break the Teeth of Oppressors. And there is nothing in the World that hath a more Natural Tendency towards the general Ruine of any Nation,
First, Such will be careful, even out of Conscience, to preserve the just Rights and Liberties of those that Are of inferior Quality; and to break the Teeth of Oppressors's. And there is nothing in the World that hath a more Natural Tendency towards the general Ruin of any nation,
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than the Invasion of the just Rights and Liberties of the Populacy; and when Oppressors can, without fear of Punishment, grind the faces of those that are of inferiour rank.
than the Invasion of the just Rights and Liberties of the Populacy; and when Oppressors's can, without Fear of Punishment, grind the faces of those that Are of inferior rank.
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For this naturally begets Hatred and Revenge in those that suffer wrong, against those that do it. Besides, this naturally begets murmuring and Repining against the Higher Powers; and men look upon them no longer as the Protectors and Defenders of their Rights and Liberties (as by the Laws of God and man they ought to be) but as so many Favourers or Abettors at least,
For this naturally begets Hatred and Revenge in those that suffer wrong, against those that do it. Beside, this naturally begets murmuring and Repining against the Higher Powers; and men look upon them no longer as the Protectors and Defenders of their Rights and Liberties (as by the Laws of God and man they ought to be) but as so many Favourers or Abettors At least,
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And these Discontents now, are nothing else but the Seeds of Sedition sowen in mens minds, which when they have been once sufficiently heated by mutual complaints, there wants nothing but opportunity to chip them,
And these Discontents now, Are nothing Else but the Seeds of Sedition sown in men's minds, which when they have been once sufficiently heated by mutual complaints, there Wants nothing but opportunity to chip them,
But now, when good men stand at the Princes Elbow, ready to receive the complaints of the oppressed, and to do them right; and to brow-beat, and (if that will not do) to break the teeth and arms of such sons of violence: this both prevents that wrong and injury that would otherwise be done, conserves peace and friendship between man and man,
But now, when good men stand At the Princes Elbow, ready to receive the complaints of the oppressed, and to do them right; and to browbeat, and (if that will not do) to break the teeth and arms of such Sons of violence: this both prevents that wrong and injury that would otherwise be done, conserves peace and friendship between man and man,
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Secondly, Good men in great places, they do as much good by their Example, as they do by their Power and Interest. Vertue and Vice, the one is the Preservative, the other is the Bane and Destruction of States and Kingdoms.
Secondly, Good men in great places, they do as much good by their Exampl, as they do by their Power and Interest. Virtue and Vice, the one is the Preservative, the other is the Bane and Destruction of States and Kingdoms.
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and the same Sanction now, that they had at first. But in all Ages, you may observe, that mens carriage and deportment towards them have been different, according to the Example that hath been given them, by those that were in the highest places.
and the same Sanction now, that they had At First. But in all Ages, you may observe, that men's carriage and deportment towards them have been different, according to the Exampl that hath been given them, by those that were in the highest places.
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Who, though he himself was one of the best Kings that ever swayed the Jewish Scepter: yet he was yoaked with such a Company of Princes and Nobles, as scarce a worse Character can be given to any, than that is which is given them, Mic. 3.9, 10, 11. They did abhor judgment, and pervert all equity; they built up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity. The heads thereof did judge for reward, the Priests thereof did teach for hire,
Who, though he himself was one of the best Kings that ever swayed the Jewish Sceptre: yet he was yoked with such a Company of Princes and Nobles, as scarce a Worse Character can be given to any, than that is which is given them, Mic. 3.9, 10, 11. They did abhor judgement, and pervert all equity; they built up Zion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity. The Heads thereof did judge for reward, the Priests thereof did teach for hire,
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Therefore shall Zion for your sake be plowed as a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of the forrest.
Therefore shall Zion for your sake be plowed as a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of the forest.
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Besides, thirdly, God is pleased sometimes to prorogue and put off the executions of his judgments upon sinful Nations, which are otherwise ripe enough for ruine,
Beside, Thirdly, God is pleased sometime to prorogue and put off the executions of his Judgments upon sinful nations, which Are otherwise ripe enough for ruin,
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And the destroying Angels, we know, could not execute that commission that they had against them, till righteous Lot was removed from them, Gen. 19.22.
And the destroying Angels, we know, could not execute that commission that they had against them, till righteous Lot was removed from them, Gen. 19.22.
They, like Noah, Daniel, and Job, might deliver their own souls by their Righteousness (Ezek. 14.20.) But it must be some Phinehas or other, some one or other NONLATINALPHABET, that by executing judgment for God upon his Enemies, must be able to stay a publick Plague.
They, like Noah, daniel, and Job, might deliver their own Souls by their Righteousness (Ezekiel 14.20.) But it must be Some Phinehas or other, Some one or other, that by executing judgement for God upon his Enemies, must be able to stay a public Plague.
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The Psalmist tells us, that there was a time, when God was so far provoked against Israel, upon their making of the Molten Calf; that he was even resolved upon their destruction.
The Psalmist tells us, that there was a time, when God was so Far provoked against Israel, upon their making of the Melted Calf; that he was even resolved upon their destruction.
lest he should destroy them, Psa. 106.23. Ay, here is a man of God indeed, (as Moses is called Deut. 33.1.) here is a man of God indeed I say, that can hold the hands of the Almighty, that can dare to put himself into the Breach, even when Heaven it self is making the Assault. One that is such an Israel and Prince with God, hath such Power with him, and Interest in him:
lest he should destroy them, Psa. 106.23. Ay, Here is a man of God indeed, (as Moses is called Deuteronomy 33.1.) Here is a man of God indeed I say, that can hold the hands of the Almighty, that can Dare to put himself into the Breach, even when Heaven it self is making the Assault. One that is such an Israel and Prince with God, hath such Power with him, and Interest in him:
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ut non nisi Mosis permissuirasci possit Deus, God cannot punish a Rebellious people, over whom Moses is set (I speak it with reverence) before he have,
ut non nisi Moses permissuirasci possit Deus, God cannot Punish a Rebellious people, over whom Moses is Set (I speak it with Reverence) before he have,
and I shall ease you of the trouble of a longer attendance here, when I have spoken two words more. One of that Honourable person whose Corps is brought hither now to be Interred; the other to you especially of the higher Quality, who are mournful Attendants upon this sad Solemnity.
and I shall ease you of the trouble of a longer attendance Here, when I have spoken two words more. One of that Honourable person whose Corpse is brought hither now to be Interred; the other to you especially of the higher Quality, who Are mournful Attendants upon this sad Solemnity.
And that which adds to it, is this, that I have received no Instructions (no, none in the least ) very necessary you will all judge, upon such an Occasion, I have received no Instructions I say, from those that had opportunity of knowing him better.
And that which adds to it, is this, that I have received no Instructions (no, none in the least) very necessary you will all judge, upon such an Occasion, I have received no Instructions I say, from those that had opportunity of knowing him better.
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For the want of which therefore, it will be but a very lame and imperfect account, that I shall be able to give you, either of him or his Actings; unless any man will be so unreasonable as to expect, that I should speak either by Fiction, which in truth is beneath me, or else by Inspiration which is as much above me.
For the want of which Therefore, it will be but a very lame and imperfect account, that I shall be able to give you, either of him or his Actings; unless any man will be so unreasonable as to expect, that I should speak either by Fiction, which in truth is beneath me, or Else by Inspiration which is as much above me.
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as some others can, that have made it the subject of their studies: So this Honourable person, whose Corps lies here before us, did move in such an Orb, and did shine with so much Brightness in it;
as Some Others can, that have made it the Subject of their studies: So this Honourable person, whose Corpse lies Here before us, did move in such an Orb, and did shine with so much Brightness in it;
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he being a second son of the Illustrious House of Clare. And that is some Incentive to honourable undertakings, to derive ones Pedegree from honourable and vertuous Ancestors. A great and noble mind will scorn to dishonour them so far,
he being a second son of the Illustrious House of Clare. And that is Some Incentive to honourable undertakings, to derive ones Pedigree from honourable and virtuous Ancestors. A great and noble mind will scorn to dishonour them so Far,
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But withal he knew, that Nobility by Patent alone, it was but Nobility in Parchment. And that a man of true honour, must have something more to make him honourable, than meerly his Princes Favour or Fancy.
But withal he knew, that Nobilt by Patent alone, it was but Nobilt in Parchment. And that a man of true honour, must have something more to make him honourable, than merely his Princes Favour or Fancy.
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than that was which he received from it. And that when it should come to his own turn, his Prince might not set his Seal upon a Blank; but the Honour that he should confer upon him, it should be as well the Reward of his own Desert, as the Token and Pledge of his Princes Kindness.
than that was which he received from it. And that when it should come to his own turn, his Prince might not Set his Seal upon a Blank; but the Honour that he should confer upon him, it should be as well the Reward of his own Desert, as the Token and Pledge of his Princes Kindness.
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that which being bestowed commends the judgment of the Prince, more than his Fancy, and makes the World to know, that he understands how to value men not by their fine Cloaths, or their handsom faces, or by the Recommendation of other Grandees: but by their own real worth and vertue. So that indeed, such a person advanced to honour by his Prince, he doth at the same time advance his Princes honour, and not only receives, but gives it.
that which being bestowed commends the judgement of the Prince, more than his Fancy, and makes the World to know, that he understands how to valve men not by their fine Clothes, or their handsome faces, or by the Recommendation of other Grandees: but by their own real worth and virtue. So that indeed, such a person advanced to honour by his Prince, he does At the same time advance his Princes honour, and not only receives, but gives it.
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for a Town in Cornwall, and after his being Married unto the Daughter and Heiress Apparent of Sir Francis Ashly, of this County, he was in four several Parliaments Chosen Principal Burgess for this Town of Dorchester. But indeed, the honour that we did him by chusing of him, was not comparable to that honour he did us, in accepting of our Choice. The Prudence and Wisdom, that he always manifested in those Assemblies;
for a Town in Cornwall, and After his being Married unto the Daughter and Heiress Apparent of Sir Francis Ashly, of this County, he was in four several Parliaments Chosen Principal Burgess for this Town of Dorchester. But indeed, the honour that we did him by choosing of him, was not comparable to that honour he did us, in accepting of our Choice. The Prudence and Wisdom, that he always manifested in those Assemblies;
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The constant zeal that he had for his Princes true Interest (though not always rightly understood) and for the Liberties of his Country; his constant opposition against all Innovations in the Church,
The constant zeal that he had for his Princes true Interest (though not always rightly understood) and for the Liberties of his Country; his constant opposition against all Innovations in the Church,
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It did not only create him Honour and Renown among all good Protestants, and good Patriots; but it did derive some Honour also upon this Place; as making the World to know, that We also had some sentiments of those vertues in our selves, for the sake of which we so constantly made choice of him.
It did not only create him Honour and Renown among all good Protestants, and good Patriots; but it did derive Some Honour also upon this Place; as making the World to know, that We also had Some sentiments of those Virtues in our selves, for the sake of which we so constantly made choice of him.
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This I am certain of, that it was not long before Mr. Holles gave such Testimony of his Loyalty to his Prince, that the Antimonarchical Party that then carried all before them in the House of Commons, quickly found that he was not for their Purpose; and therefore turned him out of Doors.
This I am certain of, that it was not long before Mr. Holles gave such Testimony of his Loyalty to his Prince, that the Antimonarchical Party that then carried all before them in the House of Commons, quickly found that he was not for their Purpose; and Therefore turned him out of Doors.
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Yea, (if I be not mistaken) they made the Land of his Nativity too hot to hold him, as thinking that they could not sit secure in their Usurped Thrones, till they had got the Seas between themselves and him.
Yea, (if I be not mistaken) they made the Land of his Nativity too hight to hold him, as thinking that they could not fit secure in their Usurped Thrones, till they had god the Seas between themselves and him.
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as that he thought that Orb that hitherto Mr. Holles had moved in, was too low, and too little, for a star of his magnitude and influence, and therefore advanced him into an Higher; first making him a Peer of the Realm, then taking him into his Honourable Privy-Council; and two several times employing him as his immediate Representative to foreign States and Princes.
as that he Thought that Orb that hitherto Mr. Holles had moved in, was too low, and too little, for a star of his magnitude and influence, and Therefore advanced him into an Higher; First making him a Peer of the Realm, then taking him into his Honourable Privy-Council; and two several times employing him as his immediate Representative to foreign States and Princes.
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Where he discharged his Trust with that Prudence and discretion, and yet with that State and Grandeur, as created him Honour at home, and Admiration from abroad.
Where he discharged his Trust with that Prudence and discretion, and yet with that State and Grandeur, as created him Honour At home, and Admiration from abroad.
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as scorning to accept any personal Kindness from those hands, from which his Master, he thought, could not obtain justice. A piece of self-denying Grandeur this, that, I think, cannot be often parallell'd.
as scorning to accept any personal Kindness from those hands, from which his Master, he Thought, could not obtain Justice. A piece of self-denying Grandeur this, that, I think, cannot be often paralleled.
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Let me add to all this, and above all this, that he was one that was as faithful to his God, as he was to his King and Country. One that stuck close to the Reformed Religion, understood its Principles, well and thoroughly, professed and propugned them publickly, practised them Conscientiously, lived and died in it,
Let me add to all this, and above all this, that he was one that was as faithful to his God, as he was to his King and Country. One that stuck close to the Reformed Religion, understood its Principles, well and thoroughly, professed and propugned them publicly, practised them Conscientiously, lived and died in it,
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but could never understand either the Valour or the Courtship of those Fools and Madmen (as he accounted them) that could dare the Almighty himself to Damn them.
but could never understand either the Valour or the Courtship of those Fools and Madmen (as he accounted them) that could Dare the Almighty himself to Damn them.
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In a word, look upon him which way you will, either as a Counseller to his Prince, or as a Patriot to his Country, or as a Christian towards God: he was one, that in a most inauspicacious time (as unto us) was taken from us.
In a word, look upon him which Way you will, either as a Counsellor to his Prince, or as a Patriot to his Country, or as a Christian towards God: he was one, that in a most inauspicacious time (as unto us) was taken from us.
We of this Place (if it had been the will of God it should be otherwise) could ill have spared his Patronage, whom we found always ready upon all occasions, to do us what good he could.
We of this Place (if it had been the will of God it should be otherwise) could ill have spared his Patronage, whom we found always ready upon all occasions, to do us what good he could.
The King, I am afraid, at this time especially, could ill have spared his Counsel; and the Church and State I am sure, at this juncture of Affairs, could very ill have spared that support, that both very reasonably might have expected from him.
The King, I am afraid, At this time especially, could ill have spared his Counsel; and the Church and State I am sure, At this juncture of Affairs, could very ill have spared that support, that both very reasonably might have expected from him.
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I shall conclude all, in applying to him those words that are spoken of holy David, 1 Chron. 29.28. He died in a good old age, full of days, and riches, and honour.
I shall conclude all, in applying to him those words that Are spoken of holy David, 1 Chronicles 29.28. He died in a good old age, full of days, and riches, and honour.
And it is only to beseech you, according to the Capacities you are in at Present, or that you may be called to be in at any time hereafter, that you would endeavour to imitate that Example that he hath set you, and to supply his place.
And it is only to beseech you, according to the Capacities you Are in At Present, or that you may be called to be in At any time hereafter, that you would endeavour to imitate that Exampl that he hath Set you, and to supply his place.
I remember when I was a Boy at the University, it went currant then among us for true Philosophy, that when a Member or part of a man body was cut off;
I Remember when I was a Boy At the university, it went currant then among us for true Philosophy, that when a Member or part of a man body was Cut off;
I wish with all my heart, for your own sakes, and for the sake of the Church and State wherein we all live, that no one of all those Vertues that were so conspicuous in this Noble Lord deceased, may die with him,
I wish with all my heart, for your own sakes, and for the sake of the Church and State wherein we all live, that no one of all those Virtues that were so conspicuous in this Noble Lord deceased, may die with him,
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but that they may be all Retracted into his only Son and Heir, the noble Lord Holles that now is; (As he inherits his Fathers Lands and Honours, so may he inherit all his Vertues too,
but that they may be all Retracted into his only Son and Heir, the noble Lord Holles that now is; (As he inherits his Father's Lands and Honours, so may he inherit all his Virtues too,
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and if it be possble, may a double Portion of his Fathers Spirit rest upon him) and into You also, Right Worshipful and beloved, who were his Friends and Admirers; that You also may serve Your Generation by the will of God,
and if it be possble, may a double Portion of his Father's Spirit rest upon him) and into You also, Right Worshipful and Beloved, who were his Friends and Admirers; that You also may serve Your Generation by the will of God,
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and will heartily lament you when you are dead. Your Executors shall not need then to hire any Hackney Tears to besprinkle upon Your Herses, nor to tole men on by Rings or Ribbands, to attend your Funerals. But good men will flock together out of Conscience, not to perform a Ceremony, but to pay a Duty. And though perhaps the tenth part of the Company may not be in Blacks, yet they will be all in Mourning.
and will heartily lament you when you Are dead. Your Executors shall not need then to hire any Hackney Tears to besprinkle upon Your Herses, nor to tole men on by Rings or Ribbons, to attend your Funerals. But good men will flock together out of Conscience, not to perform a Ceremony, but to pay a Duty. And though perhaps the tenth part of the Company may not be in Blacks, yet they will be all in Mourning.
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But at the same time, when there is never so much grief and sorrow upon your account here on Earth, there will be full as great joy and rejoycing in Heaven. And before your Friends shall have laid that which is mortal of you into your Graves, the holy Angels will have carried your Souls up into Heaven, with Joy and Triumph. FINIS.
But At the same time, when there is never so much grief and sorrow upon your account Here on Earth, there will be full as great joy and rejoicing in Heaven. And before your Friends shall have laid that which is Mortal of you into your Graves, the holy Angels will have carried your Souls up into Heaven, with Joy and Triumph. FINIS.
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