Of remembrance and imitation of deceased holy rulers a sermon preach'd at Rotterdam, March the 15th 1695, new style, the day of Her Majesty's funeral / by John Spademan ...

Spademan, John, d. 1708
Publisher: Printed for Tho Parkhurst
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1695
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A60981 ESTC ID: R33848 STC ID: S4783
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Hebrews XIII, 7; Funeral sermons; Mary -- II, -- Queen of England, 1662-1694; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
View All References



Full Text of Relevant Sections

View Segment and References (Segment No.) Text Standardized Text Parts of Speech Section Paragraph No. Page or Image No.
0 Of Remembrance and Imitation of Deceased Holy Rulers. HEB. xiii. 7. Remember them which have [ had ] the rule over you, [ who have spoken to you the word of God, ] whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. Of Remembrance and Imitation of Deceased Holy Rulers. HEBREW. xiii. 7. remember them which have [ had ] the Rule over you, [ who have spoken to you the word of God, ] whose faith follow, considering the end of their Conversation. pp-f n1 cc n1 pp-f j-vvn j n2. n1. crd. crd vvb pno32 r-crq vhb [ vhn ] dt n1 p-acp pn22, [ r-crq vhb vvn p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f np1, ] qg-crq n1 vvb, vvg dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THE Death and Funeral of the meanest Person carry most useful Instruction in 'em Every House of Mourning, is a School which God doth open, THE Death and Funeral of the Meanest Person carry most useful Instruction in they Every House of Mourning, is a School which God does open, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt js n1 vvi av-ds j n1 p-acp pno32 d n1 pp-f vvg, vbz dt n1 r-crq np1 vdz vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 and where He teacheth most profitable Lessons, which all the Living are obliged to lay to heart. and where He Teaches most profitable Lessons, which all the Living Are obliged to lay to heart. cc c-crq pns31 vvz ds j n2, r-crq d dt j-vvg vbr vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 For which reason the Royal Preacher hath affirm'd (against the common Opinion) That 'tis better to go to the house of mourning, For which reason the Royal Preacher hath affirmed (against the Common Opinion) That it's better to go to the house of mourning, p-acp r-crq n1 dt j n1 vhz vvn (p-acp dt j n1) cst pn31|vbz jc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 then to the house of feasting, Eccles. 7.2. then to the house of feasting, Eccles. 7.2. av p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 But at this time, the Providence of God calls us to a House of Mourning that hath most Extraordinary Characters: But At this time, the Providence of God calls us to a House of Mourning that hath most Extraordinary Characters: p-acp p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg cst vhz av-ds j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
6 All things consider'd, it may truly be said, That in several Ages, there hath not been such a Funeral as that which is celebrated this Day. All things considered, it may truly be said, That in several Ages, there hath not been such a Funeral as that which is celebrated this Day. d n2 vvn, pn31 vmb av-j vbi vvn, cst p-acp j n2, pc-acp vhz xx vbn d dt n1 c-acp d r-crq vbz vvn d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 I speak this, not with respect to the Ceremonies and Magnificence of it, (which are very extraordinary,) but on the account of its Sorrowful and Sadning Circumstances: I speak this, not with respect to the Ceremonies and Magnificence of it, (which Are very extraordinary,) but on the account of its Sorrowful and Saddening circumstances: pns11 vvb d, xx p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n1 pp-f pn31, (r-crq vbr av j,) cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j cc vvg n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 For not only a Royal and Crowned Head is laid in the Dust, but a Religious and Holy Ruler is removed out of the World: For not only a Royal and Crowned Head is laid in the Dust, but a Religious and Holy Ruler is removed out of the World: c-acp xx av-j dt j cc j-vvn n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, cc-acp dt j cc j n1 vbz vvn av pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 A Queen, whom the Grace and Spirit of God adorn'd with a far richer and more glorious Crown than that of the finest Gold. A Queen, whom the Grace and Spirit of God adorned with a Far Richer and more glorious Crown than that of the Finest Gold. dt n1, ro-crq dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvn p-acp dt av-j jc cc av-dc j n1 cs d pp-f dt js n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 So that She was the Flower of Princes, the Glory of her Order, and the great Ornament of her Age and Nation. So that She was the Flower of Princes, the Glory of her Order, and the great Ornament of her Age and nation. av cst pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 Such a Treasure, the Righteous offended God hath taken away from this World, which was not worthy of it; Such a Treasure, the Righteous offended God hath taken away from this World, which was not worthy of it; d dt n1, dt j vvn np1 vhz vvn av p-acp d n1, r-crq vbds xx j pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
12 And if ever a Pompous and Magnificent Funeral was due to any, it is to Her: And if ever a Pompous and Magnificent Funeral was due to any, it is to Her: cc cs av dt j cc j n1 vbds j-jn p-acp d, pn31 vbz p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
13 And perhaps few deceased Princes have been attended to their Sepulchres with such Marks of highest Honour, which is pay'd to Her, not only throughout her own Kingdoms, And perhaps few deceased Princes have been attended to their Sepulchres with such Marks of highest Honour, which is paid to Her, not only throughout her own Kingdoms, cc av d j-vvn n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp po32 n2 p-acp d n2 pp-f js n1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno31, xx av-j p-acp po31 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
14 but also in these Provinces, which did enjoy her happy Influence, and therefore can understand how justly She deserves the most Mournful and Magnificent Obsequies. but also in these Provinces, which did enjoy her happy Influence, and Therefore can understand how justly She deserves the most Mournful and Magnificent Obsequies. cc-acp av p-acp d n2, r-crq vdd vvi po31 j n1, cc av vmb vvi c-crq av-j pns31 vvz dt av-ds j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 2
15 But it will be granted, that the most Pompous Funeral can't do any Advantage unto Her, who can have no more for ever a share in any enjoyments under the sun. But it will be granted, that the most Pompous Funeral can't do any Advantage unto Her, who can have no more for ever a share in any enjoyments under the sun. p-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst dt av-ds j n1 vmb|pn31 vdb d n1 p-acp pno31, r-crq vmb vhi dx dc p-acp av dt n1 p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
16 And it can bring as little Profit to the Living, even to the Spectators of so unusual an Interment, which will be ended within the narrow bounds of one Day. And it can bring as little Profit to the Living, even to the Spectators of so unusual an Interment, which will be ended within the narrow bounds of one Day. cc pn31 vmb vvi p-acp j n1 p-acp dt j-vvg, av p-acp dt n2 pp-f av j dt n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f crd n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
17 But we must conclude, That whenever God raises up so Eminent an Example of Holiness, 'tis on design of procuring a lasting Benesit to the World, But we must conclude, That whenever God raises up so Eminent an Exampl of Holiness, it's on Design of procuring a lasting Benefit to the World, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi, cst av np1 vvz a-acp av j dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31|vbz p-acp n1 pp-f vvg dt j-vvg vvz p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
18 and of conveying such Advantages as will out-live the Presence of that Exemplar. And 'tis our own fault, if we do not share in these Advantages; and of conveying such Advantages as will outlive the Presence of that Exemplar. And it's our own fault, if we do not share in these Advantages; cc pp-f vvg d n2 c-acp vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1. cc pn31|vbz po12 d n1, cs pns12 vdb xx vvi p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
19 which will more enrich us, than the inheriting of a whole Kingdom would doe. which will more enrich us, than the inheriting of a Whole Kingdom would do. r-crq vmb av-dc vvi pno12, cs dt vvg pp-f dt j-jn n1 vmd vdi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 3
20 The devouring Grave hath swallow'd up the Beauly, and all the Bodily Excellencies of the Deceas'd Queen; The devouring Grave hath swallowed up the Beauly, and all the Bodily Excellencies of the Deceased Queen; dt j-vvg j vhz vvn a-acp dt np1, cc d dt j n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
21 but there are Two Immortal Things which Death hath no Power over, Her Memory and Example, which now seek Entertainment in our Breasts, but there Are Two Immortal Things which Death hath no Power over, Her Memory and Exampl, which now seek Entertainment in our Breasts, cc-acp pc-acp vbr crd j n2 r-crq n1 vhz dx n1 a-acp, po31 n1 cc n1, r-crq av vvb n1 p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
22 and are able to make Her more Honourable, and Ʋs more Happy, than Legacies, or even Children left by Her; and Are able to make Her more Honourable, and Ʋs more Happy, than Legacies, or even Children left by Her; cc vbr j pc-acp vvi po31 av-dc j, cc j av-dc j, cs n2, cc j n2 vvn p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
23 which latter, God also pleas'd to deny to Her and us. which latter, God also pleased to deny to Her and us. r-crq d, np1 av vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 cc pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 3
24 By Cherishing her Memory, and Imitating her Example, we shall not only pay the highest Honour to Her, By Cherishing her Memory, and Imitating her Exampl, we shall not only pay the highest Honour to Her, p-acp n-vvg po31 n1, cc vvg po31 n1, pns12 vmb xx av-j vvi dt js n1 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
25 but shew the truest Kindness to our selves; but show the Truest Kindness to our selves; cc-acp vvb dt js n1 p-acp po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
26 as also comply with the special Obligation which God himself hath laid on us, both by giving and taking away so Excellent a Queen. as also comply with the special Obligation which God himself hath laid on us, both by giving and taking away so Excellent a Queen. c-acp av vvi p-acp dt j n1 r-crq np1 px31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, av-d p-acp vvg cc vvg av av j dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 3
27 I confess, the Text (which I have chosen to assist you on this Occasion) speaks of deceas'd Teachers, I confess, the Text (which I have chosen to assist you on this Occasion) speaks of deceased Teachers, pns11 vvb, dt n1 (r-crq pns11 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp d n1) vvz pp-f j-vvn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
28 and Ministers of the Gospel, whose Office consists in guiding Men to the Heavenly Happiness, by speaking and declaring the Word of God; and Ministers of the Gospel, whose Office consists in guiding Men to the Heavenly Happiness, by speaking and declaring the Word of God; cc n2 pp-f dt n1, rg-crq n1 vvz p-acp vvg n2 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp vvg cc vvg dt n1 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
29 and therefore their Character is different from that of the deceas'd Queen: and Therefore their Character is different from that of the deceased Queen: cc av po32 n1 vbz j p-acp d pp-f dt j-vvn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
30 But it must be granted, that the Agreement and Resemblance, between Civil Rulers, and Spiritual Guides, is sufficient to found an equal Obligation unto the Duties enjoin'd in the Text: But it must be granted, that the Agreement and Resemblance, between Civil Rulers, and Spiritual Guides, is sufficient to found an equal Obligation unto the Duties enjoined in the Text: cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst dt n1 cc n1, p-acp j n2, cc j n2, vbz j pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
31 For the station of both, is so singular, and eminent, as to make their Memory precious, For the station of both, is so singular, and eminent, as to make their Memory precious, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d, vbz av j, cc j, c-acp pc-acp vvi po32 n1 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
32 and their Example useful to those, who had the Opportunity of knowing their Holy Lives, and Happy Deaths. and their Exampl useful to those, who had the Opportunity of knowing their Holy Lives, and Happy Death's. cc po32 n1 j p-acp d, r-crq vhd dt n1 pp-f vvg po32 j n2, cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
33 To which I might add, that the Conversation of a Pious Magistrate, doth really speak and publish the Word of God, To which I might add, that the Conversation of a Pious Magistrate, does really speak and publish the Word of God, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmd vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vdz av-j vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
34 tho' not in the same manner with the Sermons, and Discourses of Ministers of the Gospel: though not in the same manner with the Sermons, and Discourses of Ministers of the Gospel: cs xx p-acp dt d n1 p-acp dt n2, cc n2 pp-f n2 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
35 So that the Meditations offered by the Words read to you, are very sutable to the Funeral of a Queen, whose Life and Death have set a most Excellent Copy for our Imitation. So that the Meditations offered by the Words read to you, Are very suitable to the Funeral of a Queen, whose Life and Death have Set a most Excellent Copy for our Imitation. av cst dt n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 vvb p-acp pn22, vbr av j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, rg-crq n1 cc n1 vhb vvn dt av-ds j n1 p-acp po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
36 Both these I shall endeavour to represent to you, when I have first spoken to the Words themselves. Both these I shall endeavour to represent to you, when I have First spoken to the Words themselves. av-d d pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, c-crq pns11 vhb ord vvn p-acp dt n2 px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
37 In which we are call'd to consider a Two-fold Duty, to be perform'd unto deceas'd Holy Rulers, In which we Are called to Consider a Twofold Duty, to be performed unto deceased Holy Rulers, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j-vvn j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
38 and a proper Direction to assist the Performance of the latter. and a proper Direction to assist the Performance of the latter. cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 4
39 The Two Duties enjoin'd, with respect to deceased Holy Rulers, are I. The Remembring of them after their Death. II. The Following, or Imitating of their Faith. The Two Duties enjoined, with respect to deceased Holy Rulers, Are I. The Remembering of them After their Death. II The Following, or Imitating of their Faith. dt crd n2 vvn, p-acp n1 p-acp j-vvn j n2, vbr np1 dt vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 n1. crd dt j-vvg, cc vvg pp-f po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 5
40 The Direction which assists the Performance of the latter Duty, is laid down in the last Clause of the Verse: The Direction which assists the Performance of the latter Duty, is laid down in the last Clause of the Verse: dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt d n1, vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
41 Considering the end, or issue of their conversation. Considering the end, or issue of their Conversation. vvg dt n1, cc n1 pp-f po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 5
42 Concerning the Duty of Remembring deceased Holy Rulers, I shall lay down a few Conclusions to explain the nature and grounds of it. Concerning the Duty of Remembering deceased Holy Rulers, I shall lay down a few Conclusions to explain the nature and grounds of it. vvg dt n1 pp-f vvg vvn j n2, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp dt d n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n2 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
43 I. An honourable Rememerance after Death, is commonly and justly esteem'd. I an honourable Rememerance After Death, is commonly and justly esteemed. uh dt j n1 p-acp n1, vbz av-j cc av-j vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
44 The common Desire of it, has been look'd on as an Evidence of the Immortality of human Souls. The Common Desire of it, has been looked on as an Evidence of the Immortality of human Souls. dt j n1 pp-f pn31, vhz vbn vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
45 However that be, (which 'tis hot proper now to dispute) 'tis certain, that there is a strong desire planted in our Souls, of perpetuating our Names and Memories after we have left the World? vast expences of Pains and Treason have been laid out on this very thing. However that be, (which it's hight proper now to dispute) it's certain, that there is a strong desire planted in our Souls, of perpetuating our Names and Memories After we have left the World? vast expenses of Pains and Treason have been laid out on this very thing. c-acp d vbb, (r-crq pn31|vbz j j av pc-acp vvi) pn31|vbz j, cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 vvn p-acp po12 n2, pp-f j-vvg po12 n2 cc n2 c-acp pns12 vhb vvn dt n1? j n2 pp-f n2 cc n1 vhb vbn vvn av p-acp d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
46 The Learned have been willing to employ their Time and Labours, to leave behind 'em some written Monuments, to preserve their Memories; The Learned have been willing to employ their Time and Labours, to leave behind they Some written Monuments, to preserve their Memories; dt j vhb vbn j pc-acp vvi po32 n1 cc n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32 d vvn n2, pc-acp vvi po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
47 and have judg'd it a sufficient Reward of their learn'd Labours, that they might be able say, and have judged it a sufficient Reward of their learned Labours, that they might be able say, cc vhb vvn pn31 dt j n1 pp-f po32 j n2, cst pns32 vmd vbi j vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
48 as the Roman Poet did, Non omnis moriar — postera crescam laude recens: I shall not totally dye and be extinguish'd; as the Roman Poet did, Non omnis moriar — postera crescam laud recens: I shall not totally die and be extinguished; c-acp dt njp n1 vdd, fw-fr fw-la fw-la — fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la: pns11 vmb xx av-j vvi cc vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
49 but shall grow after Death, by the succeeding Praise that shall be given me. Princes and Great Men have expended their Treasures on Buildings, and other magnificent durable Works; but shall grow After Death, by the succeeding Praise that shall be given me. Princes and Great Men have expended their Treasures on Buildings, and other magnificent durable Works; cc-acp vmb vvi p-acp n1, p-acp dt j-vvg n1 cst vmb vbi vvn pno11. ng1 cc j n2 vhb vvn po32 n2 p-acp n2, cc j-jn j j vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
50 as we read of Absalom 's Pillar, erected only to preserve his Name, 2 Sam. 18.18. as we read of Absalom is Pillar, erected only to preserve his Name, 2 Sam. 18.18. c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f np1 vbz n1, vvd av-j pc-acp vvi po31 n1, crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
51 And 'tis related by Moses, that one chief design of those who built the Tower of Babel, was to make themselves a Name; i. e. And it's related by Moses, that one chief Design of those who built the Tower of Babel, was to make themselves a Name; i. e. cc pn31|vbz vvn p-acp np1, cst crd j-jn n1 pp-f d r-crq vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, vbds pc-acp vvi px32 dt n1; uh. sy. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
52 to procure for themselves an Honourable Remembrance after Death. Gen. 11.4. II. All the Methods us'd by wicked Men, can't procure 'em an honourable Remembrance after death. to procure for themselves an Honourable Remembrance After Death. Gen. 11.4. II All the Methods used by wicked Men, can't procure they an honourable Remembrance After death. pc-acp vvi p-acp px32 dt j n1 p-acp n1. np1 crd. crd d dt n2 vvn p-acp j n2, vmb|pn31 vvi pno32 dt j n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 6
53 While they live, their Power and Terror may gain some Flattering Praises; but after death, their Name is condemn'd to Infamy and Reproach. Prov. 10.7. There is an Art of embalming dead Bodies, to prevent their Putrefaction, but nothing can embalm the Name of the Wicked. While they live, their Power and Terror may gain Some Flattering Praises; but After death, their Name is condemned to Infamy and Reproach. Curae 10.7. There is an Art of embalming dead Bodies, to prevent their Putrefaction, but nothing can embalm the Name of the Wicked. cs pns32 vvb, po32 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi d j-vvg n2; cc-acp p-acp n1, po32 n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc n1. np1 crd. pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg j n2, pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc-acp pix vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
54 Many times their Memory is quite forgot, and buried under the dust of Time, notwithstanding all their Endeavours to preserve and perpetuate it. Many times their Memory is quite forgotten, and buried under the dust of Time, notwithstanding all their Endeavours to preserve and perpetuate it. av-d n2 po32 n1 vbz av vvn, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp d po32 n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
55 But if they are remembred, 'tis with Infamy and Execration, as are Absolom, Haman, Herod, Nero, and many more, who have left their Name for a Curse, as God did once threaten the Idolatrous Jews, Isa. 65.15. III. 'Tis the Will of God, that the Righteous should have an honourable Remembrance after their death. But if they Are remembered, it's with Infamy and Execration, as Are Absalom, Haman, Herod, Nero, and many more, who have left their Name for a Curse, as God did once threaten the Idolatrous jews, Isaiah 65.15. III. It's the Will of God, that the Righteous should have an honourable Remembrance After their death. cc-acp cs pns32 vbr vvn, pn31|vbz p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp vbr np1, np1, np1, np1, cc d dc, r-crq vhb vvd po32 n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp np1 vdd a-acp vvi dt j np2, np1 crd. np1. pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst dt j vmd vhi dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 7
56 This is one Reward, which the supreme Ruler hath adjudg'd to them that fear God. Psal. 119.6. The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. This is one Reward, which the supreme Ruler hath adjudged to them that Fear God. Psalm 119.6. The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. d vbz crd n1, r-crq dt j n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno32 cst vvb np1. np1 crd. dt j vmb vbi p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
57 And to such who want Children to perpetuate their Memory, God did promise to give a Name better then of sons and daughters, Isa. 55.5. And to such who want Children to perpetuate their Memory, God did promise to give a Name better then of Sons and daughters, Isaiah 55.5. cc p-acp d r-crq vvb n2 pc-acp vvi po32 n1, np1 vdd vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 av-jc av pp-f n2 cc n2, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
58 And this is laid down as an universal Maxim, that The Memory of the Just is blessed, or honourable, Prov. 10.7. Many are the Instances of those who lived obscure and unregarded, to whom after their death, God has given a Name that has excell'd the Honour of Princes. And this is laid down as an universal Maxim, that The Memory of the Just is blessed, or honourable, Curae 10.7. Many Are the Instances of those who lived Obscure and unregarded, to whom After their death, God has given a Name that has excelled the Honour of Princes. cc d vbz vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz vvn, cc j, np1 crd. av-d vbr dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vvd j cc j, p-acp ro-crq p-acp po32 n1, np1 vhz vvn dt n1 cst vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
59 Mary (the Sister of Lazarus ) who poured the precious Ointment on the Head of Christ, hath a lasting and honourable Remembrance, whereever the Gospel is preach'd. Marry (the Sister of Lazarus) who poured the precious Ointment on the Head of christ, hath a lasting and honourable Remembrance, wherever the Gospel is preached. uh (dt n1 pp-f np1) r-crq vvd dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vhz dt j-vvg cc j n1, c-crq dt n1 vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
60 Aquila and Priscilla, who were but mean Tent-makers, yet have had their Praise in all the Churches, Aquila and Priscilla, who were but mean Tent-makers, yet have had their Praise in all the Churches, np1 cc np1, r-crq vbdr p-acp j n2, av vhb vhn po32 n1 p-acp d dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
61 and will have so, to the end of the World. and will have so, to the end of the World. cc vmb vhi av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 7
62 IV. The honourable Remembrance of Religious Rulers after their death, is very useful to the World. For IV. The honourable Remembrance of Religious Rulers After their death, is very useful to the World. For np1 dt j n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp po32 n1, vbz av j p-acp dt n1. p-acp (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
63 1. The Consideration of this, is proper to excite Rulers unto Religion and Piety while they live. 1. The Consideration of this, is proper to excite Rulers unto Religion and Piety while they live. crd dt n1 pp-f d, vbz j pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 cs pns32 vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 8
64 Indeed this ought not to be the principal Motive, but it may be regarded in its place, Indeed this ought not to be the principal Motive, but it may be regarded in its place, np1 d vmd xx pc-acp vbi dt j-jn n1, cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 8
65 as a lower Reward, which the divine Bounty bestows on them who have faithfully served him. as a lower Reward, which the divine Bounty bestows on them who have faithfully served him. c-acp dt jc n1, r-crq dt j-jn n1 vvz p-acp pno32 r-crq vhb av-j vvn pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 8
66 Among other Marks of God's Favour, by which David was encouraged unto the Service of God, this is mention'd, that the Lord had given him a Name, Among other Marks of God's Favour, by which David was encouraged unto the Service of God, this is mentioned, that the Lord had given him a Name, p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, d vbz vvn, cst dt n1 vhd vvn pno31 dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 8
67 like to the Name of the great men that are in the Earth, 2 Sam. 7.9. Whatever doth animate and excite a Magistrate unto Religion and Vertue, (as the Honour that attends 'em is proper to do) must highly promote the common Good. And like to the Name of the great men that Are in the Earth, 2 Sam. 7.9. Whatever does animate and excite a Magistrate unto Religion and Virtue, (as the Honour that attends they is proper to do) must highly promote the Common Good. And av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd. r-crq vdz vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, (c-acp dt n1 cst vvz pno32 vbz j pc-acp vdi) vmb av-j vvi dt j j. cc (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 8
68 2. The honourable Remembrance of holy Rulers, gives a lasting Influence unto their good Example after their death. 2. The honourable Remembrance of holy Rulers, gives a lasting Influence unto their good Exampl After their death. crd dt j n1 pp-f j n2, vvz dt j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 j n1 p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
69 'Tis truly observ'd by the Psalmist, that when the breath, or spirit of a Prince, goes forth, It's truly observed by the Psalmist, that when the breath, or Spirit of a Prince, Goes forth, pn31|vbz av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, cst c-crq dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
70 or departs out of the Body, in that very day all his thoughts perish, Psal. 146.4. or departs out of the Body, in that very day all his thoughts perish, Psalm 146.4. cc vvz av pp-f dt n1, p-acp cst j n1 d po31 n2 vvi, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
71 But surely 'tis not the Will of God, that the Example of a Good Ruler should perish also. But surely it's not the Will of God, that the Exampl of a Good Ruler should perish also. p-acp av-j pn31|vbz xx dt n1 pp-f np1, cst dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vmd vvi av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
72 No, this is too precious a thing, to go down into the Grave, and be cover'd in darkness. No, this is too precious a thing, to go down into the Grave, and be covered in darkness. uh-dx, d vbz av j dt n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp dt j, cc vbi vvn p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
73 The E• … cacy of a Pious Example, ought long to survive the Person who gave it. The E• … cacy of a Pious Exampl, ought long to survive the Person who gave it. dt np1 … n1 pp-f dt j n1, vmd av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq vvd pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
74 Many Years after David 's decease, his holy Example did influence the Young and Excellent Prince Josias, of whom 'tis said, 2 Chron. 34.2. That he walk'd in the ways of David his Father; i. e. Many years After David is decease, his holy Exampl did influence the Young and Excellent Prince Josiah, of whom it's said, 2 Chronicles 34.2. That he walked in the ways of David his Father; i. e. av-d n2 p-acp np1 vbz n1, po31 j n1 vdd n1 dt j cc j n1 np1, pp-f r-crq pn31|vbz vvn, crd np1 crd. cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 po31 n1; sy. sy. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 8
75 He imitated the Piety and Righteousness of David, which were carefully transmitted unto after Ages. He imitated the Piety and Righteousness of David, which were carefully transmitted unto After Ages. pns31 vvd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbdr av-j vvn p-acp p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
76 The best Examples in the World, can have no influence, unless they be kept alive by a due remembrance of ' em. The best Examples in the World, can have no influence, unless they be kept alive by a due remembrance of ' em. dt js n2 p-acp dt n1, vmb vhi dx n1, cs pns32 vbb vvn j p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f ' pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
77 Hence it became a most common practice in the ancient Church, to appoint an annual Commemoration of the Martyrs, whose Examples were judg'd to have the greatest efficacy. Hence it became a most Common practice in the ancient Church, to appoint an annual Commemoration of the Martyrs, whose Examples were judged to have the greatest efficacy. av pn31 vvd dt av-ds j n1 p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, rg-crq n2 vbdr vvn pc-acp vhi dt js n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
78 It must therefore be an inexcusable negligence, to forget the Faith and Holiness which alone we are oblig'd to imitate: It must Therefore be an inexcusable negligence, to forget the Faith and Holiness which alone we Are obliged to imitate: pn31 vmb av vbi dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 r-crq av-j pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
79 And this leads us to consider the And this leads us to Consider the cc d vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi dt (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 9
80 II. And principal Duty enjoin'd in the Text, and laid down in these Words, Whose Faith follow, or imitate; II And principal Duty enjoined in the Text, and laid down in these Words, Whose Faith follow, or imitate; crd cc j-jn n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvd a-acp p-acp d n2, rg-crq n1 vvb, cc vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
81 where it must be premis'd, that the Word Faith, in this place, must not be taken in the strict sense, (as it denotes an internal Act of the Soul, by which a convinc'd Sinner receiveth Christ, where it must be premised, that the Word Faith, in this place, must not be taken in the strict sense, (as it denotes an internal Act of the Soul, by which a convinced Sinner receives christ, c-crq pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst dt n1 n1, p-acp d n1, vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt j n1, (c-acp pn31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd n1 vvz np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
82 as He is offered to us in the Gospel) but in a larger signification, as He is offered to us in the Gospel) but in a larger signification, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1) cc-acp p-acp dt jc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
83 as it imports Christian Piety, or Holiness (which is the constant Fruit of Faith, in the former sense.) And 'tis not unusual, with the Apostle, to take this Word Faith in the Metonymical Sense; as it imports Christian Piety, or Holiness (which is the constant Fruit of Faith, in the former sense.) And it's not unusual, with the Apostle, to take this Word Faith in the Metonymical Sense; c-acp pn31 vvz np1 n1, cc n1 (r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1.) cc pn31|vbz xx j, p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 n1 p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
84 as, where He mentions the unfeign'd Faith, or Piety, which was in Timothy, and had first dwelt in his Grandmother and Mother, 2 Tim. 1.5. as, where He mentions the unfeigned Faith, or Piety, which was in Timothy, and had First dwelled in his Grandmother and Mother, 2 Tim. 1.5. c-acp, c-crq pns31 n2 dt j n1, cc n1, r-crq vbds p-acp np1, cc vhd ord vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
85 Thus in the same Epistle, Chap. 4.6. speaking of Himself, he saith, I have fought the good fight of Faith; i. e. Thus in the same Epistle, Chap. 4.6. speaking of Himself, he Says, I have fought the good fight of Faith; i. e. av p-acp dt d n1, np1 crd. vvg pp-f px31, pns31 vvz, pns11 vhb vvn dt j n1 pp-f n1; sy. sy. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 9
86 I have acted as a true Christian Soldier, or Combatant. Again in this Epistle, Heb. 12.2. Christ is styl'd, The Author and the Finisher of our Faith; i. e. I have acted as a true Christian Soldier, or Combatant. Again in this Epistle, Hebrew 12.2. christ is styled, The Author and the Finisher of our Faith; i. e. pns11 vhb vvn p-acp dt j njp n1, cc n1. av p-acp d n1, np1 crd. np1 vbz vvn, dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; sy. sy. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
87 The Leader, and Rewarder of Christian Piety: And indeed, 'tis not possible to imitate the Faith of others; The Leader, and Rewarder of Christian Piety: And indeed, it's not possible to imitate the Faith of Others; dt n1, cc n1 pp-f njp n1: cc av, pn31|vbz xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
88 but as it is discovered in a holy Conversation, by which a visible Copy, or Pattern is propounded to our Imitation; the Nature of which is so well known, that I need only mention the particular Ingredients of it: As but as it is discovered in a holy Conversation, by which a visible Copy, or Pattern is propounded to our Imitation; the Nature of which is so well known, that I need only mention the particular Ingredients of it: As cc-acp c-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1, p-acp r-crq dt j n1, cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp po12 n1; dt n1 pp-f r-crq vbz av av vvn, cst pns11 vvb av-j vvi dt j n2 pp-f pn31: c-acp (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 10
89 1. An esteeming Judgment, which is made concerning an Example set before us. I can't seriously imitate that, which I despise and disesteem. To which must be added 1. an esteeming Judgement, which is made Concerning an Exampl Set before us. I can't seriously imitate that, which I despise and disesteem. To which must be added crd dt vvg n1, r-crq vbz vvn vvg dt n1 vvn p-acp pno12. pns11 vmb|pn31 av-j vvi cst, r-crq pns11 vvb cc vvb. p-acp r-crq vmb vbi vvn (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 10
90 2. An attentive regarding of this Example. A Limner must attentively view the Original, which he intends to draw. 2. an attentive regarding of this Exampl. A Limner must attentively view the Original, which he intends to draw. crd dt j vvg pp-f d n1. dt n1 vmb av-j vvi dt j-jn, r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
91 We read when Gideon would have his Soldiers imitate what himself did, he saith, Look on me, and do likewise, Jud. 7.17. The We read when gideon would have his Soldiers imitate what himself did, he Says, Look on me, and do likewise, Jud. 7.17. The pns12 vvb c-crq np1 vmd vhi po31 n2 vvb r-crq n1 vdd, pns31 vvz, vvb p-acp pno11, cc vdb av, np1 crd. dt (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 10
92 3. And principal Ingredient in Imitation, is the actual resembling of an Example set before us. 3. And principal Ingredient in Imitation, is the actual resembling of an Exampl Set before us. crd cc j-jn n1 p-acp n1, vbz dt j vvg pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
93 As when a writing Scholar imitates a Copy given by his Master, he makes his Letters and Writing like unto the Copy: As when a writing Scholar imitates a Copy given by his Master, he makes his Letters and Writing like unto the Copy: p-acp c-crq dt j-vvg n1 vvz dt n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1, pns31 vvz po31 n2 cc vvg av-j p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 10
94 So that when the Apostle requires us to follow or imitate the Faith of deceas'd Rulers, his meaning is in other Words, Tis indeed your Duty, to remember them who have had the rule over you, their Faith and Holiness must be preserved in your Memory; So that when the Apostle requires us to follow or imitate the Faith of deceased Rulers, his meaning is in other Words, This indeed your Duty, to Remember them who have had the Rule over you, their Faith and Holiness must be preserved in your Memory; av cst c-crq dt n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f j-vvn n2, po31 n1 vbz p-acp j-jn n2, pn31|vbz av po22 n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 r-crq vhb vhn dt n1 p-acp pn22, po32 n1 cc n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po22 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
95 but this is by no means enough, the great Duty to which you are most strongly oblig'd, is to form and order your Profession and Practice, according to their Good Example, that so you may be truly like unto them. but this is by no means enough, the great Duty to which you Are most strongly obliged, is to from and order your Profession and Practice, according to their Good Exampl, that so you may be truly like unto them. cc-acp d vbz p-acp dx n2 av-d, dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pn22 vbr av-ds av-j vvn, vbz pc-acp vvi cc vvi po22 n1 cc n1, vvg p-acp po32 j n1, cst av pn22 vmb vbi av-j j p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
96 The Reasons of this important Duty, are as obvious, as they are obliging: For The Reasons of this important Duty, Are as obvious, as they Are obliging: For dt n2 pp-f d j n1, vbr p-acp j, c-acp pns32 vbr vvg: c-acp (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 11
97 1. When God doth give Holy Rulers, 'tis on this design, that their Example might be imitated. 1. When God does give Holy Rulers, it's on this Design, that their Exampl might be imitated. crd c-crq np1 vdz vvi j n2, pn31|vbz p-acp d n1, cst po32 n1 vmd vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
98 'Tis found by experience, that Imitation is one of the strongest Principles of Human Nature, which is more easily drawn by Example, than by the wisest Reasons. It's found by experience, that Imitation is one of the Strongest Principles of Human Nature, which is more Easily drawn by Exampl, than by the Wisest Reasons. pn31|vbz vvn p-acp n1, cst n1 vbz pi pp-f dt js n2 pp-f j n1, r-crq vbz av-dc av-j vvn p-acp n1, cs p-acp dt js n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
99 And especially, the Practice of a Ruler or Magistrate, is commonly more prevalent, than any Law. And especially, the Practice of a Ruler or Magistrate, is commonly more prevalent, than any Law. cc av-j, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, vbz av-j av-dc j, cs d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
100 The true Observation of the Poet is almost in every Bodies Mouth, Componitur Orbis Regis ad exemplum. The true Observation of the Poet is almost in every Bodies Mouth, Componitur Orbis Regis ad exemplum. dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz av p-acp d ng1 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
101 How often is it charg'd on Jeroboam, (the first King of the Ten Tribes) that He made Israel to Sin? His idolatrous practice did infect the whole Nation. How often is it charged on Jeroboam, (the First King of the Ten Tribes) that He made Israel to since? His idolatrous practice did infect the Whole nation. uh-crq av vbz pn31 vvn p-acp np1, (dt ord n1 pp-f dt crd n2) d pns31 vvn np1 p-acp n1? po31 j n1 vdd vvi dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
102 But when Righteous Rulers are given to a People, the Wisdom and Mercy of God provide a Remedy against Vice, But when Righteous Rulers Are given to a People, the Wisdom and Mercy of God provide a Remedy against Vice, p-acp c-crq j n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vvi dt n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
103 and a cogent Motive unto the practice of Religion. and a cogent Motive unto the practice of Religion. cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
104 For the Religious Example of a Prince or Ruler, doth in a special manner adorn the Doctrine of Christ, For the Religious Exampl of a Prince or Ruler, does in a special manner adorn the Doctrine of christ, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1, vdz p-acp dt j n1 vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 11
105 and is proper to convince the World, that Piety is not a mean and dishonourable Character, as many do falsly imagine that strict Religion is inconsistent with Honour and Greatness; and is proper to convince the World, that Piety is not a mean and dishonourable Character, as many do falsely imagine that strict Religion is inconsistent with Honour and Greatness; cc vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1, cst n1 vbz xx dt j cc j n1, p-acp d vdb av-j vvi d j n1 vbz j p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
106 and are prejudic'd against it, when they see it entertain'd by Persons of a lower Rank. and Are prejudiced against it, when they see it entertained by Persons of a lower Rank. cc vbr vvn p-acp pn31, c-crq pns32 vvb pn31 vvd p-acp n2 pp-f dt jc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
107 But this Objection is refuted by the Christian Example of those who have Power and Authority, But this Objection is refuted by the Christian Exampl of those who have Power and authority, p-acp d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt njp n1 pp-f d r-crq vhb n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
108 and therefore an Imitation of such is most reasonably urged: and Therefore an Imitation of such is most reasonably urged: cc av dt n1 pp-f d vbz av-ds av-j vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
109 And there want not Instances of the happy Effects which the Piety of Rulers hath produced in their Subjects; And there want not Instances of the happy Effects which the Piety of Rulers hath produced in their Subject's; cc a-acp vvb xx n2 pp-f dt j n2 r-crq dt n1 pp-f n2 vhz vvn p-acp po32 n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
110 as 'tis related, That the People of Israel serv'd the Lord all the days of Joshua, (who did not only lead 'em in their Wars, as it's related, That the People of Israel served the Lord all the days of joshua, (who did not only led they in their Wars, c-acp pn31|vbz vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vvn dt n1 d dt n2 pp-f np1, (r-crq vdd xx av-j vvi pno32 p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
111 but went before them in the Path of Righteousness) Josh. 24.31. but went before them in the Path of Righteousness) Josh. 24.31. cc-acp vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1) np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
112 Hence 'twas, that when God did promise to the Jewish Nation, that He would restore their Judges, as at the first, Hence 'twas, that when God did promise to the Jewish nation, that He would restore their Judges, as At the First, av pn31|vbds, d c-crq np1 vdd vvi p-acp dt jp n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi po32 n2, c-acp p-acp dt ord, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
113 and their Councellours, &c. immediately is added, as the consequent of such a Blessing, Afterward thou shalt be called the City of Righteousness, Isa. 1.26. A and their Counsellors, etc. immediately is added, as the consequent of such a Blessing, Afterwards thou shalt be called the city of Righteousness, Isaiah 1.26. A cc po32 n2, av av-j vbz vvn, c-acp dt j pp-f d dt n1, av pns21 vm2 vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. dt (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 12
114 II. Reason which enforces this Duty is, That the imitation of Pious Rulers, is the best way of honouring 'em after their death. II Reason which inforces this Duty is, That the imitation of Pious Rulers, is the best Way of honouring they After their death. crd n1 r-crq vvz d n1 vbz, cst dt n1 pp-f j n2, vbz dt js n1 pp-f vvg pno32 p-acp po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
115 All agree, that a good King or Queen ought to be honoured after their leaving of the World. All agree, that a good King or Queen ought to be honoured After their leaving of the World. av-d vvb, cst dt j n1 cc n1 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 vvg pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 12
116 Many ways have been invented, and still are us'd to honour deceased Rulers, such as Poems and Orations, publick Mourning, Many ways have been invented, and still Are used to honour deceased Rulers, such as Poems and Orations, public Mourning, av-d n2 vhb vbn vvn, cc av vbr vvn pc-acp vvi j-vvn n2, d c-acp n2 cc n2, j vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
117 and pompous Funerals, costly Monuments, and other Memorials of the dead. and pompous Funerals, costly Monuments, and other Memorials of the dead. cc j n2, j n2, cc j-jn n2 pp-f dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
118 The Gentiles were willing to build Altars and Temples, and pay Divino Worship to their deceased Rulers; (not to mention the extravagant and absurd Methods which some barbarous Nations used.) But as the last are altogether unlawful, The Gentiles were willing to built Altars and Temples, and pay Divino Worship to their deceased Rulers; (not to mention the extravagant and absurd Methods which Some barbarous nations used.) But as the last Are altogether unlawful, dt n2-j vbdr j pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2, cc vvi fw-fr n1 p-acp po32 j-vvn n2; (xx pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n2 r-crq d j n2 vvn.) cc-acp p-acp dt ord vbr av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
119 so the former are very doubtful and inconsiderable, for they may proceed from another Principle, besides true Esteem for the deceas'd: so the former Are very doubtful and inconsiderable, for they may proceed from Another Principle, beside true Esteem for the deceased: av dt j vbr av j cc j, c-acp pns32 vmb vvi p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp j vvb p-acp dt j-vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
120 But when we imitate the Piety and Vertue of a Ruler after his Death, this is an infallible Testimony of unfeigned Esteem. This doth erect the most lasting Monuments unto his Memory; But when we imitate the Piety and Virtue of a Ruler After his Death, this is an infallible Testimony of unfeigned Esteem. This does erect the most lasting Monuments unto his Memory; cc-acp c-crq pns12 vvb dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, d vbz dt j n1 pp-f j vvb. d vdz vvi dt av-ds j-vvg n2 p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
121 for by this means, the Souls of Men become so many Shrines and Temples, where he lives and inhabits, for by this means, the Souls of Men become so many Shrines and Temples, where he lives and inhabits, c-acp p-acp d n2, dt n2 pp-f n2 vvn av d vvz cc n2, c-crq pns31 vvz cc vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
122 after he is taken out of the World. In the III. And last place, The Imitation of Holy Rulers, renders 'em publickly useful after their death, After he is taken out of the World. In the III. And last place, The Imitation of Holy Rulers, renders they publicly useful After their death, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn av pp-f dt n1. p-acp dt np1. cc ord n1, dt n1 pp-f j n2, vvz pno32 av-j j p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 13
123 and so doth compensate the Damage that is caus'd by their departure out of the World. and so does compensate the Damage that is caused by their departure out of the World. cc av vdz j dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp po32 n1 av pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
124 If the deceas'd Queen, whose death we lament, could be rais'd to life again, this would be justly counted a publick and exceeding Gain; If the deceased Queen, whose death we lament, could be raised to life again, this would be justly counted a public and exceeding Gain; cs dt vvn n1, rg-crq n1 pns12 vvb, vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1 av, d vmd vbi av-j vvn dt j cc j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 13
125 but it will be a far greater Advantage, if her Holy Example doth live after Her. Her Life (abstractly considered) can't do such Service unto our Nation, but it will be a Far greater Advantage, if her Holy Exampl does live After Her. Her Life (abstractly considered) can't do such Service unto our nation, cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi dt av-j jc n1, cs po31 j n1 vdz vvi p-acp pno31 po31 n1 (av-j vvn) vmb|pn31 vdb d n1 p-acp po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
126 or the Protestant Interest, as her Faith and Piety can do, were they generally followed: for these would be a far better defence and safe-guard, then any Courage, or Conduct, or the Protestant Interest, as her Faith and Piety can do, were they generally followed: for these would be a Far better defence and safeguard, then any Courage, or Conduct, cc dt n1 n1, c-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vmb vdi, vbdr pns32 av-j vvd: c-acp d vmd vbi dt av-j jc n1 cc n1, cs d n1, cc vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
127 then any Armies, or Navies can be. God himself has assur'd us, That rigteousness exalts a Nation, Prov. 14.34. then any Armies, or Navies can be. God himself has assured us, That righteousness exalts a nation, Curae 14.34. cs d n2, cc n2 vmb vbi. np1 px31 vhz vvn pno12, cst n1 vvz dt n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
128 We of this Age have had a convincing Experience of the Truth of what the Psalmist has affirmed, That no King is saved by the multitude of an Host, We of this Age have had a convincing Experience of the Truth of what the Psalmist has affirmed, That no King is saved by the multitude of an Host, pns12 pp-f d n1 vhb vhn dt vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f r-crq dt n1 vhz vvn, cst dx n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
129 and a mighty Man is not delivered by much strength: An Horse is a vain thing for safety. and a mighty Man is not Delivered by much strength: an Horse is a vain thing for safety. cc dt j n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp d n1: dt n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
130 O that We, and our Brethren, could be perswaded to try this unfailing Experiment! Oh that We, and our Brothers, could be persuaded to try this unfailing Experiment! uh cst pns12, cc po12 n2, vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi d j n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
131 I mean the Practice of True Holiness, to which God hath promised deliverance and success, Isa. 33.6. Wisdom, and righteousness, shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation. I mean the Practice of True Holiness, to which God hath promised deliverance and success, Isaiah 33.6. Wisdom, and righteousness, shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation. pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn n1 cc n1, np1 crd. n1, cc n1, vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f po21 n2, cc n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
132 To the same purpose is the known Declaration, made by the blessed God, Psal. 81.13,14. O that my people had hearkned unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways: To the same purpose is the known Declaration, made by the blessed God, Psalm 81.13,14. Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways: p-acp dt d n1 vbz dt j-vvn n1, vvn p-acp dt j-vvn np1, np1 crd. uh cst po11 n1 vhd vvd p-acp pno11, cc np1 vhd vvn p-acp po11 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
133 I should soon have subdued their Enemies, &c. I should soon have subdued their Enemies, etc. pns11 vmd av vhi vvn po32 n2, av (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 14
134 But because the Imitation of Holy Examples is attended with some difficulty, and the Absence of 'em (after the Death of the Persons) is apt to weaken their Influence; But Because the Imitation of Holy Examples is attended with Some difficulty, and the Absence of they (After the Death of the Persons) is apt to weaken their Influence; cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 vbz vvn p-acp d n1, cc dt n1 pp-f pno32 (c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2) vbz j pc-acp vvi po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
135 the Apostle lays down a most proper Direction, to assist the Performance of this Duty; Considering the end of their conversation. the Apostle lays down a most proper Direction, to assist the Performance of this Duty; Considering the end of their Conversation. dt n1 vvz a-acp dt av-ds j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1; vvg dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
136 The Original word , which is translated, consider, hath a significancy, which our Language can't well express; The Original word, which is translated, Consider, hath a significancy, which our Language can't well express; dt j-jn n1, r-crq vbz vvn, vvb, vhz dt n1, r-crq po12 n1 vmb|pn31 uh-av vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 14
137 for it imports, such an accurate contemplating, as is us'd about the most sublime and worthy Objects, (accordingly a Greek Interpreter expounds it, NONLATINALPHABET, i. e. very exactly reviewing; for it imports, such an accurate contemplating, as is used about the most sublime and worthy Objects, (accordingly a Greek Interpreter expounds it,, i. e. very exactly reviewing; c-acp pn31 vvz, d dt j n-vvg, c-acp vbz vvn p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n2, (av-vvg dt jp n1 vvz pn31,, sy. sy. av av-j vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
138 and illustrates it by the Instance of a Limner, who accurately views the Original.) The Object of this Consideration; viz. The End of their Conversation, is not (I conceive) to be restrain'd unto the very last Moment of their Life; and illustrates it by the Instance of a Limner, who accurately views the Original.) The Object of this Consideration; viz. The End of their Conversation, is not (I conceive) to be restrained unto the very last Moment of their Life; cc vvz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq av-j vvz dt j-jn.) dt n1 pp-f d n1; n1 dt vvb pp-f po32 n1, vbz xx (pns11 vvb) pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt av ord n1 pp-f po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
139 but takes in the Circumstances of their Death, and the Manner how they acted their last Part, when they were leaving the Stage of the World. but Takes in the circumstances of their Death, and the Manner how they acted their last Part, when they were leaving the Stage of the World. cc-acp vvz p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1, cc dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvd po32 ord n1, c-crq pns32 vbdr vvg dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
140 And truly, there can't be a more worthy Spectacle, than a Christian ready to encounter the last Enemy. And truly, there can't be a more worthy Spectacle, than a Christian ready to encounter the last Enemy. cc av-j, a-acp vmb|pn31 vbi dt av-dc j n1, cs dt njp j pc-acp vvi dt ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
141 The Lights of the World never shine so bright and glorious, as in their setting. The Lights of the World never shine so bright and glorious, as in their setting. dt n2 pp-f dt n1 av-x vvi av j cc j, c-acp p-acp po32 n-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
142 And an attentive regard unto the Exit of a Christian, and the finishing of his Course, will very much assist the Imitation of his Faith and Piety. For, And an attentive regard unto the Exit of a Christian, and the finishing of his Course, will very much assist the Imitation of his Faith and Piety. For, cc dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp, cc dt j-vvg pp-f po31 n1, vmb av av-d vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 15
143 I. The Concluding Part of a Christian's Life, doth agree with his Preceding Course and Conduct; I The Concluding Part of a Christian's Life, does agree with his Preceding Course and Conduct; uh dt vvg n1 pp-f dt njpg1 n1, vdz vvi p-acp po31 j-vvg n1 cc vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
144 and therefore is a confirming Testimony unto his former Conversation. and Therefore is a confirming Testimony unto his former Conversation. cc av vbz dt vvg n1 p-acp po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
145 'Tis taken for granted, That Dying Persons judge more wisely than at other times, Whence 'tis that the Sayings and Counsels of such are especially valued and regarded; It's taken for granted, That Dying Persons judge more wisely than At other times, Whence it's that the Sayings and Counsels of such Are especially valued and regarded; pn31|vbz vvn c-acp vvn, cst j-vvg n2 vvb av-dc av-j cs p-acp j-jn n2, c-crq pn31|vbz d dt n2-vvg cc n2 pp-f d vbr av-j vvn cc vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
146 because at such a time Men will not dissemble, and are least byass'd by Common Opinion. Because At such a time Men will not dissemble, and Are least biased by Common Opinion. c-acp p-acp d dt n1 n2 vmb xx vvi, cc vbr av-ds vvn p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 15
147 When therefore the last Words and Actions of a Christian agree with his former Life, they are an Authentick Seal, by which he signs his Religious Choice and Conversation. When Therefore the last Words and Actions of a Christian agree with his former Life, they Are an Authentic Seal, by which he Signs his Religious Choice and Conversation. c-crq av dt ord n2 cc n2 pp-f dt njp vvi p-acp po31 j n1, pns32 vbr dt j n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz po31 j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
148 'Tis often seen, that Wicked Men, when Death approacheth, change their Note, and heartily condemn their own Evil Life; It's often seen, that Wicked Men, when Death Approaches, change their Note, and heartily condemn their own Evil Life; pn31|vbz av vvn, cst j n2, c-crq n1 vvz, vvb po32 n1, cc av-j vvi po32 d j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
149 yea, they will warn others against such a Course as themselves liv'd in. By this, they blemish their former Course, and proclaim the Folly of it. yea, they will warn Others against such a Course as themselves lived in. By this, they blemish their former Course, and proclaim the Folly of it. uh, pns32 vmb vvi n2-jn p-acp d dt n1 p-acp px32 vvn p-acp. p-acp d, pns32 vvi po32 j n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
150 If a Dying Christian did re•ant at last, and confess his Mistake, this would quite spoil all the Efficacy of his Example: If a Dying Christian did re•ant At last, and confess his Mistake, this would quite spoil all the Efficacy of his Exampl: cs dt j-vvg njp vdd vvi p-acp ord, cc vvi po31 n1, d vmd av vvi d dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
151 But when He seals the Doctrin which he profess'd and obey'd, with his last Breath; yea, (when he is call'd) with his Blood; But when He Seals the Doctrine which he professed and obeyed, with his last Breath; yea, (when he is called) with his Blood; cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvz dt n1 r-crq pns31 vvn cc vvd, p-acp po31 ord n1; uh, (c-crq pns31 vbz vvn) p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
152 this gives a mighty force unto the holy Example which he leaves behind him. this gives a mighty force unto the holy Exampl which he leaves behind him. d vvz dt j n1 p-acp dt j n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
153 When the Apostle would strongly excite these Believing Hebrews to imitate the Holy Patriarchs, after a Description of their Vertues, he saith of them, These all died in Faith, Heb. 9.13. i. e. At their Death, they acted the same Faith which had govern'd their Lives. When the Apostle would strongly excite these Believing Hebrews to imitate the Holy Patriarchs, After a Description of their Virtues, he Says of them, These all died in Faith, Hebrew 9.13. i. e. At their Death, they acted the same Faith which had governed their Lives. c-crq dt n1 vmd av-j vvi d vvg np1 pc-acp vvi dt j n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, pns31 vvz pp-f pno32, d d vvd p-acp n1, np1 crd. sy. sy. p-acp po32 n1, pns32 vvd dt d n1 r-crq vhd vvn po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
154 There is no just Pretence, to suspect that strict Religion is a Cheat, or Counterfeitshew; There is no just Pretence, to suspect that strict Religion is a Cheat, or Counterfeitshew; pc-acp vbz dx j n1, pc-acp vvi d j n1 vbz dt n1, cc vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
155 for 'tis own'd and stuck to, at a time when Men are the most oblig'd to use the greatest Sincerity. And, for it's owned and stuck to, At a time when Men Are the most obliged to use the greatest Sincerity. And, p-acp pn31|vbz j-vvn cc vvn p-acp, p-acp dt n1 c-crq n2 vbr dt av-ds vvn pc-acp vvi dt js n1. np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 16
156 II. The Concluding Part of a Christian Life, demonstrates the singular Advantage of Faith and Holiness. II The Concluding Part of a Christian Life, demonstrates the singular Advantage of Faith and Holiness. crd dt vvg n1 pp-f dt njp n1, vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
157 One of the most common Objections against a Religious Life, is that which was made in the Days of the Prophet Malachi, chap. 3.14. It is vain to serve God; One of the most Common Objections against a Religious Life, is that which was made in the Days of the Prophet Malachi, chap. 3.14. It is vain to serve God; crd pp-f dt av-ds j n2 p-acp dt j n1, vbz d r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1, n1 crd. pn31 vbz j pc-acp vvi np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 16
158 and what profit is it, that we have kept his Ordinance? The happy Conclusion of a Christian Life, doth fully refute and silence this Objection, and what profit is it, that we have kept his Ordinance? The happy Conclusion of a Christian Life, does Fully refute and silence this Objection, cc r-crq n1 vbz pn31, cst pns12 vhb vvn po31 n1? dt j n1 pp-f dt njp n1, vdz av-j vvi cc vvi d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
159 and withal strongly enforces the Imitation of such an Example. We are therefore expressly required, to Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; and withal strongly inforces the Imitation of such an Exampl. We Are Therefore expressly required, to Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; cc av av-j vvz dt n1 pp-f d dt n1. pns12 vbr av av-j vvn, p-acp vvb dt j n1, cc vvb dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
160 for the end of that man is peace, or happiness, Psal. 37.37. This might easily be prov'd by many Evidences, of which I shall only mention Three that are most obvious. for the end of that man is peace, or happiness, Psalm 37.37. This might Easily be proved by many Evidences, of which I shall only mention Three that Are most obvious. p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz n1, cc n1, np1 crd. d vmd av-j vbi vvn p-acp d n2, pp-f r-crq pns11 vmb av-j vvi crd cst vbr av-ds j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 17
161 1. The Fortitude and Courage of a Dying Christian, proves the excellent Usefulness of Faith and Piety. 1. The Fortitude and Courage of a Dying Christian, Proves the excellent Usefulness of Faith and Piety. crd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-vvg njp, vvz dt j np1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
162 'Tis no contemptible Privilege, to overcome the Fear of Death, as the Apostle and his Companions had done, who could say, We are confident, and willing rather to be absent from the body, It's no contemptible Privilege, to overcome the fear of Death, as the Apostle and his Sodales had done, who could say, We Are confident, and willing rather to be absent from the body, pn31|vbz dx j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp dt n1 cc po31 n2 vhd vdn, r-crq vmd vvi, pns12 vbr j, cc vvg av-c pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
163 and present with the Lord, 2 Cor. 5.8. and present with the Lord, 2 Cor. 5.8. cc vvi p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
164 All the helps of Wit and Learning, of Reason and Education, can't do this Service? 'Tis often seen, that the Wits, All the helps of Wit and Learning, of Reason and Education, can't do this Service? It's often seen, that the Wits, av-d dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, pp-f n1 cc n1, vmb|pn31 vdb d n1? pn31|vbz av vvn, cst dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
165 and Beaux Esprits, the Bold and Valiant, are afraid to die; their Courage fails, when they receive the sentence of Death; and Beaux Esprits, the Bold and Valiant, Are afraid to die; their Courage fails, when they receive the sentence of Death; cc fw-fr fw-fr, dt j cc j, vbr j pc-acp vvi; po32 n1 vvz, c-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
166 whereas a Real Christian, though of the Timorous Sex, and of a Vulgar Education, is enabled to Triumph over Death and the Grave; whereas a Real Christian, though of the Timorous Sex, and of a vulgar Education, is enabled to Triumph over Death and the Grave; cs dt j njp, cs pp-f dt j n1, cc pp-f dt j n1, vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
167 because to such, God has given the victory, through Jesus Christ, 1 Cor. 15.55,57. 2. The supporting Hope in a Dying Christian, is another fruit of Faith and Holiness: Because to such, God has given the victory, through jesus christ, 1 Cor. 15.55,57. 2. The supporting Hope in a Dying Christian, is Another fruit of Faith and Holiness: c-acp p-acp d, np1 vhz vvn dt n1, p-acp np1 np1, vvn np1 crd. crd dt vvg vvb p-acp dt j-vvg njp, vbz j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 17
168 It will be granted, that We can never stand more in need of this Cordial, It will be granted, that We can never stand more in need of this Cordial, pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst pns12 vmb av-x vvi dc p-acp n1 pp-f d j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
169 than at the End of our Lives, when we are entring into the dark Valley of the shadow of Death: than At the End of our Lives, when we Are entering into the dark Valley of the shadow of Death: cs p-acp dt vvb pp-f po12 n2, c-crq pns12 vbr vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
170 But 'tis not Riches and Treasures, not Greatness and Power, not a Crown or a Kingdom, that can furnish with this sustaining Hope. But it's not Riches and Treasures, not Greatness and Power, not a Crown or a Kingdom, that can furnish with this sustaining Hope. cc-acp pn31|vbz xx n2 cc n2, xx n1 cc n1, xx dt n1 cc dt n1, cst vmb vvi p-acp d j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
171 Death will certainly overturn the Hopes of Wicked Men, who had nourish'd a strong Confidence on the Mercy of God, Death will Certainly overturn the Hope's of Wicked Men, who had nourished a strong Confidence on the Mercy of God, n1 vmb av-j vvi dt ng1 pp-f j n2, r-crq vhd vvn dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
172 and some lifeless Form of Religion: and Some Lifeless From of Religion: cc d j n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
173 What is the hope of the hypocrite, when God taketh away his soul? Job 27.8. What is the hope of the hypocrite, when God Takes away his soul? Job 27.8. q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq np1 vvz av po31 n1? np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
174 But, The Righteous hath hope in his death, Prov. 14.32. A Faith that worketh a Gospel Obedience, is the only Root which can bring forth the Hope which sustains a Dying Christian. But, The Righteous hath hope in his death, Curae 14.32. A Faith that works a Gospel obedience, is the only Root which can bring forth the Hope which sustains a Dying Christian. p-acp, dt j vhz n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. dt n1 cst vvz dt n1 np1-n, vbz dt j n1 r-crq vmb vvi av dt n1 r-crq vvz dt j-vvg njp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
175 The Consideration of which, is a very forcible Motive unto the Imitation of such an Example. The Consideration of which, is a very forcible Motive unto the Imitation of such an Exampl. dt n1 pp-f r-crq, vbz dt av j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 18
176 3. The Inward Peace and Joy which sweeten the Death of a Christian, evidence the great Advantage of a Holy Conversation. 3. The Inward Peace and Joy which sweeten the Death of a Christian, evidence the great Advantage of a Holy Conversation. crd dt j n1 cc n1 r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f dt njp, n1 dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
177 The Peace and Gladness of a Wicked Man, are like a House built on the Sand, that makes a fair shew, The Peace and Gladness of a Wicked Man, Are like a House built on the Sand, that makes a fair show, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1, vbr av-j dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cst vvz dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
178 as long as nothing assaults it. as long as nothing assaults it. c-acp av-j c-acp pix vvz pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
179 How oft is it known, that the approach of Death quite spoils the Mirth of a secure Sinner, who then feels an Earthquake in his Breast; How oft is it known, that the approach of Death quite spoils the Mirth of a secure Sinner, who then feels an Earthquake in his Breast; uh-crq av vbz pn31 vvn, cst dt n1 pp-f n1 av vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq av vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
180 and the Review of his past Life, changes his Joy into Sadness and Terror. and the Review of his past Life, changes his Joy into Sadness and Terror. cc dt np1 pp-f po31 j n1, vvz po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
181 The Midnight Cry, that proclaims the Coming of the Bridegroom, must be terrible to the foolish sleeping Virgins, who had not made themselves ready for the Marriage-Supper. The Midnight Cry, that proclaims the Coming of the Bridegroom, must be terrible to the foolish sleeping Virgins, who had not made themselves ready for the Marriage supper. dt n1 vvb, cst vvz dt vvg pp-f dt n1, vmb vbi j p-acp dt j j-vvg n2, r-crq vhd xx vvn px32 j p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
182 But the diligent Christian, who has employ'd his Time and Opportunities in Pleasing and Honouring of God, hath just reason of Rejoycing, But the diligent Christian, who has employed his Time and Opportunities in Pleasing and Honouring of God, hath just reason of Rejoicing, p-acp dt j njp, r-crq vhz vvd po31 n1 cc n2 p-acp j-vvg cc vvg pp-f np1, vhz j n1 pp-f vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
183 when he is near the End of his Race, and is going to receive the Glorious Prize. No question but the Apostle felt a most reviving Gladness, when he is near the End of his Raze, and is going to receive the Glorious Prize. No question but the Apostle felt a most reviving Gladness, c-crq pns31 vbz av-j dt vvb pp-f po31 n1, cc vbz vvg pc-acp vvi dt j n1. dx n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd dt av-ds vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
184 when he us'd the language which we read, 2 Tim. 4.7,8. I have finish'd my course: when he used the language which we read, 2 Tim. 4.7,8. I have finished my course: c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb, crd np1 crd. pns11 vhb vvd po11 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
185 henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness; av pc-acp vbz vvn a-acp p-acp pno11 dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
186 &c. 'Tis related, in the Life of St. Ambrose, That when the Noblemen of Milan, (visiting him in his last Sickness, requested Him that He should Pray for the lengthning of his own Life, which they judged necessary for the Publick Good,) He made this most excellent Answer, I have not so lived among you, that I should be ashamed to live longer: etc. It's related, in the Life of Saint Ambrose, That when the Noblemen of Milan, (visiting him in his last Sickness, requested Him that He should Pray for the lengthening of his own Life, which they judged necessary for the Public Good,) He made this most excellent Answer, I have not so lived among you, that I should be ashamed to live longer: av pn31|vbz vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1, cst c-crq dt n2 pp-f np1, (vvg pno31 p-acp po31 ord n1, vvd pno31 cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 d n1, r-crq pns32 vvd j p-acp dt j j,) pns31 vvd d av-ds j n1, pns11 vhb xx av vvn p-acp pn22, cst pns11 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi av-jc: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
187 Nor am I afraid to die; for we have a Good Master: Non ita inter vos vixi, ut pudeat me vivere; Nor am I afraid to die; for we have a Good Master: Non ita inter vos Vixi, ut Pudeat me vivere; ccx vbm pns11 j pc-acp vvi; c-acp pns12 vhb dt j n1: fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la, fw-la fw-la pno11 fw-la; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
188 nec timeo mori, quoniam bonum Dominum habemus. nec Timeo Mori, quoniam bonum Dominum habemus. fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
189 If we reflect on these Particulars, we shall discern how proper and suitable is the Direction laid down in the Text, which requires, to consider the End or Concluding Part of the Conversation of those who have liv'd and died in the Faith of Jesus, If we reflect on these Particulars, we shall discern how proper and suitable is the Direction laid down in the Text, which requires, to Consider the End or Concluding Part of the Conversation of those who have lived and died in the Faith of jesus, cs pns12 vvb p-acp d n2-j, pns12 vmb vvi c-crq j cc j vbz dt n1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz, pc-acp vvi dt vvb cc vvg n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d r-crq vhb vvd cc vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
190 and especially of those whose eminent Station had made their Example more obliging and efficacious. and especially of those whose eminent Station had made their Exampl more obliging and efficacious. cc av-j pp-f d rg-crq j n1 vhd vvn po32 n1 av-dc vvg cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
191 And this Character certainly belongs unto the deceased QUEEN MARY, of ever Happy Memory, whose Faith and Piety I come now to represent. And this Character Certainly belongs unto the deceased QUEEN MARY, of ever Happy Memory, whose Faith and Piety I come now to represent. cc d n1 av-j vvz p-acp dt j-vvn n1 np1, pp-f av j n1, rg-crq n1 cc n1 pns11 vvb av pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
192 None must expect an accurate Delineation of such a Pattern from so rude a Hand as mine; None must expect an accurate Delineation of such a Pattern from so rude a Hand as mine; pix vmb vvi dt j n1 pp-f d dt n1 p-acp av j dt n1 c-acp png11; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
193 This Work either is or will be done by some Able Hand: This Work either is or will be done by Some Able Hand: d n1 d vbz cc vmb vbi vdn p-acp d j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
194 I shall only attempt (without Flattery) to relate such Instances of Her Unfeigned Piety, I shall only attempt (without Flattery) to relate such Instances of Her Unfeigned Piety, pns11 vmb av-j vvb (p-acp n1) pc-acp vvi d n2 pp-f pno31 j-vvn-u n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
195 as were manifest to All (who had Opportunity of observing Her Life,) and can't be deny'd even by her Enemies. as were manifest to All (who had Opportunity of observing Her Life,) and can't be denied even by her Enemies. c-acp vbdr j p-acp d (r-crq vhd n1 pp-f vvg po31 n1,) cc vmb|pn31 vbi vvn av p-acp po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 18
196 Her Parentage and Descent, Her Beauty and Wit, Her Moral, Conjugal and Royal Vertues must be past over in Silence, Her Parentage and Descent, Her Beauty and Wit, Her Moral, Conjugal and Royal Virtues must be passed over in Silence, po31 n1 cc n1, po31 n1 cc n1, po31 n1, j cc j n2 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 18
197 as not necessary to my Design, which is only to represent the Christian Vertues, which did shine in Her Carriage and Conversation. Of which, the as not necessary to my Design, which is only to represent the Christian Virtues, which did shine in Her Carriage and Conversation. Of which, the c-acp xx j p-acp po11 n1, r-crq vbz av-j pc-acp vvi dt np1 n2, r-crq vdd vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. pp-f r-crq, dt (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 18
198 I. First, and indeed the Foundation of all the rest, was, Her Spiritual Knowledge, and thorough Acquaintance with Religion. I. First, and indeed the Foundation of all the rest, was, Her Spiritual Knowledge, and thorough Acquaintance with Religion. np1 ord, cc av dt n1 pp-f d dt n1, vbds, po31 j n1, cc j n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
199 Ignorance, or a consus'd Knowledge of Religious Matters, in High or Low, doth blast the Soul, and make the Life unfruitful; Ignorance, or a consused Knowledge of Religious Matters, in High or Low, does blast the Soul, and make the Life unfruitful; n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f j n2, p-acp j cc j, vdz vvi dt n1, cc vvi dt n1 j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
200 of which there are too many Evidences every day set before our Eyes. of which there Are too many Evidences every day Set before our Eyes. pp-f r-crq a-acp vbr av d n2 d n1 vvn p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
201 Sad it is to consider how Protestants, of all Ranks, content themselves with a slight Knowledge of their Religion, Sad it is to Consider how Protestants, of all Ranks, content themselves with a slight Knowledge of their Religion, j pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi c-crq n2, pp-f d n2, vvb px32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
202 and preferr any other Skill before this: and prefer any other Skill before this: cc vvi d j-jn n1 p-acp d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
203 They are able to discourse pertinently of Business, and News, and the Cases that occurr in War and Peace; They Are able to discourse pertinently of Business, and News, and the Cases that occur in War and Peace; pns32 vbr j pc-acp vvi av-j pp-f n1, cc n1, cc dt n2 cst n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
204 but the Bible is a strange Land to 'em, (as if they were no ways concern'd in it:) But so it was not to this Pious Queen, whose constant Diligence in Studying the Scriptures, but the bible is a strange Land to they, (as if they were no ways concerned in it:) But so it was not to this Pious Queen, whose constant Diligence in Studying the Scriptures, cc-acp dt n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp pno32, (c-acp cs pns32 vbdr dx n2 vvn p-acp pn31:) cc-acp av pn31 vbds xx p-acp d j n1, rg-crq j n1 p-acp vvg dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 18
205 and Reading the Books that explain it, may shame some who are call'd Ministers, and the most who bear the Protestant Name. and Reading the Books that explain it, may shame Some who Are called Ministers, and the most who bear the Protestant Name. cc vvg dt n2 cst vvi pn31, vmb vvi d r-crq vbr vvn n2, cc dt av-ds zz vvi dt n1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 21
206 This Exercise did employ a considerable part of Her Time, and laid the Foundation of that Eminent Goodness, which gain'd Her an Universal Esteem. This Exercise did employ a considerable part of Her Time, and laid the Foundation of that Eminent goodness, which gained Her an Universal Esteem. d n1 vdd vvi dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f cst j n1, r-crq vvd pno31 dt j-u n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 21
207 II. A Second Instance of Christian Plety, was, Her religions observing of the Day, and Appointments of God: II A Second Instance of Christian Plenty, was, Her Religions observing of the Day, and Appointments of God: crd dt ord n1 pp-f njp n1, vbds, po31 n2 vvg pp-f dt n1, cc n2 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 21
208 Most of the Great Ones make little account of these; and therefore 'tis no wonder that few of them lead Holy and Exemplary Lives. Most of the Great Ones make little account of these; and Therefore it's no wonder that few of them led Holy and Exemplary Lives. av-ds pp-f dt j pi2 vvb j n1 pp-f d; cc av pn31|vbz dx n1 cst d pp-f pno32 vvi j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 21
209 But tho the deceas'd Queen was educated in a Vitious Court, and liv'd many Years in a Country where the Day of God is almost universally profan'd, But though the deceased Queen was educated in a Vicious Court, and lived many years in a Country where the Day of God is almost universally profaned, p-acp cs dt j-vvn n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc vvd d n2 p-acp dt n1 c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 21
210 yet She made Conscience of Sanctifying it according to the Institution of God, and Practice of the best Christians in the World. yet She made Conscience of Sanctifying it according to the Institution of God, and Practice of the best Christians in the World. av pns31 vvn n1 pp-f vvg pn31 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc n1 pp-f dt js np1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 21
211 She did not sacrilegiously divide the Lord's-Day between God and the World, between Religion and Vanity, She did not sacrilegiously divide the Lord's day between God and the World, between Religion and Vanity, pns31 vdd xx av-j vvi dt n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1, p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 21
212 but employ'd it as a Portion of Sacred Time: but employed it as a Portion of Sacred Time: cc-acp vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 21
213 And by holding on in this course, she gain'd strength to resist and overcome the Temptations, by which those of Her Order, (as also most others) are vanquish'd and enslav'd. And by holding on in this course, she gained strength to resist and overcome the Temptations, by which those of Her Order, (as also most Others) Are vanquished and enslaved. cc p-acp vvg a-acp p-acp d n1, pns31 vvd n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2, p-acp r-crq d pp-f po31 n1, (c-acp av av-ds ng2-jn) vbr vvn cc vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 21
214 'Twere heartily to be wish'd, that those who are willing publickly to Commend Her, to make Verses and Orations in Her Praise, would Imitate this Part of Her Example: 'Twere heartily to be wished, that those who Are willing publicly to Commend Her, to make Verses and Orations in Her Praise, would Imitate this Part of Her Exampl: pn31|vbdr av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, cst d r-crq vbr j av-j pc-acp vvi pno31, pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 p-acp po31 n1, vmd vvi d n1 pp-f po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 21
215 And that All would follow Her Diligence and Seriousness about all the Appointments of God, And that All would follow Her Diligence and Seriousness about all the Appointments of God, cc cst d vmd vvi po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 21
216 and particularly the Lord 's Supper, which she would not partake of, without spending many retir'd Hours in making due Preparation for that Solemnity. And this leads to III. A Third Instance of Her Unfeigned Faith and Piety; and particularly the Lord is Supper, which she would not partake of, without spending many retired Hours in making due Preparation for that Solemnity. And this leads to III. A Third Instance of Her Unfeigned Faith and Piety; cc av-j dt n1 vbz n1, r-crq pns31 vmd xx vvi pp-f, p-acp vvg d vvn n2 p-acp vvg j-jn n1 p-acp d n1. cc d vvz p-acp np1. dt ord n1 pp-f pno31 j-vvn-u n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 22
217 viz. A Constant and Diligent Performance of the Secret Duties of Religion. viz. A Constant and Diligent Performance of the Secret Duties of Religion. n1 dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 22
218 She did not confine her Devotion to a Church, or the Publick Solemnities of Worship, (as too many, both High and Low, doe;) but made Conscience of spending some part of every Day, She did not confine her Devotion to a Church, or the Public Solemnities of Worship, (as too many, both High and Low, do;) but made Conscience of spending Some part of every Day, pns31 vdd xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f n1, (c-acp av d, av-d j cc j, vdb;) cc-acp vvd n1 pp-f vvg d n1 pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 22
219 and especially her Morning Hours, in secret Attendance upon God, and minding the Concerns of Her Soul. Like Moses, She often ascended alone into the Mount; and especially her Morning Hours, in secret Attendance upon God, and minding the Concerns of Her Soul. Like Moses, She often ascended alone into the Mount; cc av-j po31 n1 n2, p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp np1, cc vvg av vvz pp-f po31 n1 j np1, pns31 av vvd av-j p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 22
220 and her secret Converse with God, made Her Face to shine, and adorn'd Her Life with rare Humility, and her secret Converse with God, made Her Face to shine, and adorned Her Life with rare Humility, cc po31 j-jn n1 p-acp np1, vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvn po31 n1 p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 22
221 and Meekness, and the Government of Her Passions. and Meekness, and the Government of Her Passion. cc n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 22
222 So that Her Moderation was known to All, and scarce ever any angry and bitter Language was heard from Her Mouth: So that Her Moderation was known to All, and scarce ever any angry and bitter Language was herd from Her Mouth: av cst po31 n1 vbds vvn p-acp d, cc av-j av d j cc j n1 vbds vvn p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 22
223 Which was one happy fruit of her secret Religion: As we read concerning Moses, That He was the Meekest Man in all the Earth; Which was one happy fruit of her secret Religion: As we read Concerning Moses, That He was the Meekest Man in all the Earth; r-crq vbds crd j n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1: c-acp pns12 vvb vvg np1, cst pns31 vbds dt js n1 p-acp d dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 22
224 but withal, He had more secret Communion with God, than any who liv'd in his Time. but withal, He had more secret Communion with God, than any who lived in his Time. cc-acp av, pns31 vhd dc j-jn n1 p-acp np1, cs d r-crq vvd p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 22
225 IV. A Fourth Instance of Her Unfeigned Faith and Piety, was, Her Love to all Good Men, though of a different Communion. IV. A Fourth Instance of Her Unfeigned Faith and Piety, was, Her Love to all Good Men, though of a different Communion. np1 dt ord n1 pp-f pno31 j-vvn-u n1 cc n1, vbds, po31 n1 p-acp d j n2, c-acp pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 22
226 Her Esteem and Affection were not confin'd to one Party, or to the Church of which Her Self was a Member. Her Esteem and Affection were not confined to one Party, or to the Church of which Her Self was a Member. po31 n1 cc n1 vbdr xx vvn p-acp crd n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq po31 n1 vbds dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 23
227 This is the Unchristian Character of many, That they hate and despise those who differ from them in the Circumstantials of Religion: This is the Unchristian Character of many, That they hate and despise those who differ from them in the Circumstantials of Religion: d vbz dt j n1 pp-f d, cst pns32 vvb cc vvi d r-crq vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 23
228 But the deceased Queen had a larger Soul; She lov'd and valu'd the Image of God, where-ever She found it. But the deceased Queen had a larger Soul; She loved and valued the Image of God, wherever She found it. cc-acp dt j-vvn n1 vhd dt jc n1; pns31 vvd cc vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, j pns31 vvd pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 23
229 'Tis well known how frequently (I may say, constantly) She joyn'd in the Worship of God, with the Dutch and French Churches, It's well known how frequently (I may say, constantly) She joined in the Worship of God, with the Dutch and French Churches, pn31|vbz av vvn c-crq av-j (pns11 vmb vvi, av-j) pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt jp cc jp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 23
230 though their Constitution and Order are very different from those of the Church of England. I have been a Witness of the Kindness and Respect with which She treated English Dissenting Ministers, though their Constitution and Order Are very different from those of the Church of England. I have been a Witness of the Kindness and Respect with which She treated English Dissenting Ministers, cs po32 n1 cc vvb vbr av j p-acp d pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. pns11 vhb vbn dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd np1 vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 23
231 and was present when She Thankt One of that Quality, for a Practical Book of Divinity, which He had publish'd, and was present when She Thanked One of that Quality, for a Practical Book of Divinity, which He had published, cc vbds j c-crq pns31 vvd crd pp-f d n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns31 vhd vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 23
232 and had been put into Her Hands. and had been put into Her Hands. cc vhd vbn vvn p-acp po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 23
233 This Consideration makes our Loss the greater, Because She is taken away, who was so capable and willing to compose the unhappy Differences in Matters of Religion, which She did lament, This Consideration makes our Loss the greater, Because She is taken away, who was so capable and willing to compose the unhappy Differences in Matters of Religion, which She did lament, d n1 vvz po12 n1 dt jc, c-acp pns31 vbz vvn av, r-crq vbds av j cc j pc-acp vvi dt j n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, r-crq pns31 vdd vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 23
234 and earnestly wish'd the removal of ' em. What did hinder Her Healing and Peace-making Designs, I shall not stand to enquire. and earnestly wished the removal of ' em. What did hinder Her Healing and Peacemaking Designs, I shall not stand to inquire. cc av-j vvd dt n1 pp-f ' pno32. q-crq vdd vvi po31 n-vvg cc j n2, pns11 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 23
235 V. The Fifth and last Instance of Her Faith and Piety (which I shall mention,) was, Her Bounty and Liberality unto the Distressed. V. The Fifth and last Instance of Her Faith and Piety (which I shall mention,) was, Her Bounty and Liberality unto the Distressed. np1 dt ord cc ord n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 (r-crq pns11 vmb vvi,) vbds, po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 23
236 Those who never had themselves Experience of Want and Distress, are tempted unto a Neglect and Disregard of the Miserable: Those who never had themselves Experience of Want and Distress, Are tempted unto a Neglect and Disregard of the Miserable: d r-crq av-x vhd px32 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, vbr vvn p-acp dt vvb cc n1 pp-f dt j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 23
237 Most of the Great, and Rich, chuse rather to lay out their Treasures on any Vanity, Most of the Great, and Rich, choose rather to lay out their Treasures on any Vanity, av-ds pp-f dt j, cc j, vvi av-c pc-acp vvi av po32 n2 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 24
238 than in Relieving the Destitute and Distressed. But this Pious Queen was rich in this kind of Good Works; than in Relieving the Destitute and Distressed. But this Pious Queen was rich in this kind of Good Works; cs p-acp vvg dt j cc j-vvn. p-acp d j n1 vbds j p-acp d n1 pp-f j vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 24
239 and did as willingly seek out Objects of Her Charity, as others do avoid ' em. and did as willingly seek out Objects of Her Charity, as Others do avoid ' em. cc vdd c-acp av-j vvi av n2 pp-f po31 n1, c-acp n2-jn vdb vvi ' pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 24
240 The Character which Solomon gives of a Vertuous Woman, did most visibly belong to the deceas'd Queen, Prov. 31.20. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; The Character which Solomon gives of a Virtuous Woman, did most visibly belong to the deceased Queen, Curae 31.20. She Stretcheth out her hand to the poor; dt n1 r-crq np1 vvz pp-f dt j n1, vdd av-ds av-j vvi p-acp dt j-vvn n1, np1 crd. pns31 vvz av po31 n1 p-acp dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 24
241 yea, She reacheth forth (both) her hands to the needy. yea, She reaches forth (both) her hands to the needy. uh, pns31 vvz av (av-d) po31 n2 p-acp dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 24
242 And it might truly have been said of Her, what Job alledg'd as an Evidence of his Sincerity in the Service of God, Job 29.13,15,16. And it might truly have been said of Her, what Job alleged as an Evidence of his Sincerity in the Service of God, Job 29.13,15,16. cc pn31 vmd av-j vhi vbn vvn pp-f pno31, r-crq np1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 24
243 The blessing of him that was ready to perish, came upon me, and I caus'd the widows heart to sing for joy, &c. — By such a Christian Practice, this wise Queen laid up Treasure in Heaven, The blessing of him that was ready to perish, Come upon me, and I caused the Widows heart to sing for joy, etc. — By such a Christian Practice, this wise Queen laid up Treasure in Heaven, dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vbds j pc-acp vvi, vvd p-acp pno11, cc pns11 vvd dt ng1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, av — p-acp d dt njp n1, d j n1 vvn a-acp n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 24
244 and therefore was not unwilling to remove from this Earth. and Therefore was not unwilling to remove from this Earth. cc av vbds xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 24
245 And this leads us to reflect on the Happy End of Her Conversation, Her Triumphant Death, which crown'd Her Religious Life. And this leads us to reflect on the Happy End of Her Conversation, Her Triumphant Death, which crowned Her Religious Life. cc d vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j vvb pp-f po31 n1, po31 j n1, r-crq vvn po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 24
246 For though few could find more Charms in Life, than She, on the account of Her Age and High Station, together with the general Love of Subjects and Strangers; (all which are wont to render an Untimely Death very unwelcom:) yet She could receive the Sentence and Message of Death with an undaunted Mind, For though few could find more Charms in Life, than She, on the account of Her Age and High Station, together with the general Love of Subject's and Strangers; (all which Are wont to render an Untimely Death very unwelcome:) yet She could receive the Sentence and Message of Death with an undaunted Mind, p-acp cs d vmd vvi dc n2 p-acp n1, cs pns31, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc j n1, av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2-jn cc n2; (d r-crq vbr j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 av j:) av pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 24
247 and a chearful Submission to the Divine Disposal. and a cheerful Submission to the Divine Disposal. cc dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 24
248 She needed not to beg longer Time to prepare for Death, (which is the common Request of High and Low, who first understand the Use of Life, She needed not to beg longer Time to prepare for Death, (which is the Common Request of High and Low, who First understand the Use of Life, pns31 vvd xx pc-acp vvi jc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f j cc j, r-crq ord vvb dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 24
249 when the End of it approaches:) This folly she was not guilty of, but as a Wise Virgin had betimes trimmed her Lamp, and dressed her Soul to meet the Heavenly Bridegroom, who hath wash'd Her from Her Sins, in His own Blood, when the End of it Approaches:) This folly she was not guilty of, but as a Wise Virgae had betimes trimmed her Lamp, and dressed her Soul to meet the Heavenly Bridegroom, who hath washed Her from Her Sins, in His own Blood, c-crq dt vvb pp-f pn31 vvz:) d n1 pns31 vbds xx j a-acp, cc-acp c-acp dt j n1 vhd av vvn po31 n1, cc vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n1, r-crq vhz vvn pno31 p-acp po31 n2, p-acp po31 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 25
250 and bestow'd on her a far more glorious Crown then that which Death hath taken from her Head. So that we have no cause to mourn for Her, as those who have no hope: and bestowed on her a Far more glorious Crown then that which Death hath taken from her Head. So that we have no cause to mourn for Her, as those who have no hope: cc vvn p-acp pno31 dt av-j av-dc j n1 av d r-crq n1 vhz vvn p-acp po31 n1 av cst pns12 vhb dx n1 p-acp vvb p-acp pno31, p-acp d r-crq vhb dx n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 25
251 But we have the justest Cause to mourn for our selves, and our Nations, yea to lament this forlorn Earth, which hath lost so excellent an Inhabitant, But we have the Justest Cause to mourn for our selves, and our nations, yea to lament this forlorn Earth, which hath lost so excellent an Inhabitant, cc-acp pns12 vhb dt js n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2, cc po12 n2, uh p-acp vvi d j-vvn n1, r-crq vhz vvn av j dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 25
252 and rare Example of Christian Piety: and rare Exampl of Christian Piety: cc j n1 pp-f njp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 25
253 We may justly suspect, that because she was so little imitated, while she liv'd, therefore God hath remov'd her from this World; We may justly suspect, that Because she was so little imitated, while she lived, Therefore God hath removed her from this World; pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cst c-acp pns31 vbds av av-j vvn, cs pns31 vvd, av np1 vhz vvn pno31 p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 25
254 in which, 'tis to be fear'd, the Darkness will now encrease, when so great a Luminary is Eclips'd. in which, it's to be feared, the Darkness will now increase, when so great a Luminary is Eclipsed. p-acp r-crq, pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, dt n1 vmb av vvi, c-crq av j dt n1 vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 25
255 And the darkness of Impiety, and Prophaness will draw after it a black Tempest of Calamity and Desolation. And the darkness of Impiety, and Profaneness will draw After it a black Tempest of Calamity and Desolation. cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 25
256 The untimely Death of a Religious Ruler, hath often been a Presage, and Fore-runner of National Judgments. The untimely Death of a Religious Ruler, hath often been a Presage, and Forerunner of National Judgments. dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, vhz av vbn dt vvb, cc n1 pp-f j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 25
257 Thus it fell out to the Kingdom of Judah, after the death of Josiah, 2 Chron. last Chap. compared with the latter end of the preceding. Thus it fell out to the Kingdom of Judah, After the death of Josiah, 2 Chronicles last Chap. compared with the latter end of the preceding. av pn31 vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 ord np1 vvn p-acp dt d n1 pp-f dt j-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 25
258 And our Nation had the same sad Experience, after the death of the Pious young King Edward the VI. And our nation had the same sad Experience, After the death of the Pious young King Edward the VI. cc po12 n1 vhd dt d j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j j n1 np1 dt crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 25
259 on which immediately followed the bloody and dismal Days of Q. Mary. on which immediately followed the bloody and dismal Days of Q. Marry. p-acp r-crq av-j vvd dt j cc j n2 pp-f np1 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 26
260 To prevent such Calamities, no better Direction can be given, than that laid down in the Text; To prevent such Calamities, no better Direction can be given, than that laid down in the Text; pc-acp vvi d n2, av-dx jc n1 vmb vbi vvn, cs cst vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 26
261 viz. To Follow the Faith, and Imitate the Holiness of the Deceased QUEEN. viz. To Follow the Faith, and Imitate the Holiness of the Deceased QUEEN. n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 26
262 Could we, and those who were related to Her, be persuaded to walk in the steps of her Faith and Piety, We should reap more Advantage after Her Death, Could we, and those who were related to Her, be persuaded to walk in the steps of her Faith and Piety, We should reap more Advantage After Her Death, vmd pns12, cc d r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp pno31, vbb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, pns12 vmd vvi dc n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 26
263 than We did in her Life. 'Tis a memorable Wonder that is related, 2 King. 12.21. how when a dead Man was cast into the Sepulchre of Elisha, as soon as he touch'd the Bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his feet. than We did in her Life. It's a memorable Wonder that is related, 2 King. 12.21. how when a dead Man was cast into the Sepulchre of Elisha, as soon as he touched the Bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his feet. cs pns12 vdd p-acp po31 n1. pn31|vbz dt j n1 cst vbz vvn, crd n1. crd. c-crq c-crq dt j n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp av c-acp pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f np1, pns31 vvd, cc vvd a-acp p-acp po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 26
264 We may hope, That if the Holy Example of the deceased Queen, might touch our dead Souls, they would be reviv'd, and gain spiritual Life; We may hope, That if the Holy Exampl of the deceased Queen, might touch our dead Souls, they would be revived, and gain spiritual Life; pns12 vmb vvi, cst cs dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, vmd vvi po12 j n2, pns32 vmd vbi vvn, cc vvi j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 26
265 yea, our Nation would live, and be made a Praise in the Earth. We are willing to express our Esteem and Respect to Her; yea, our nation would live, and be made a Praise in the Earth. We Are willing to express our Esteem and Respect to Her; uh, po12 n1 vmd vvi, cc vbb vvn dt n1 p-acp dt n1. pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 26
266 many have been at some Expence to wear the Tokens of Sorrow, which can bring no real Advantage either to Her, or our own Souls: many have been At Some Expense to wear the Tokens of Sorrow, which can bring no real Advantage either to Her, or our own Souls: d vhb vbn p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vmb vvi dx j n1 av-d p-acp pno31, cc po12 d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 26
267 Why should we refuse to Imitate her good Example, which will bring the greatest and most lasting Benefits? I question not but many will endeavour to procure and keep some Memorial or Relique of the deceased Queen, a Jewel, Why should we refuse to Imitate her good Exampl, which will bring the greatest and most lasting Benefits? I question not but many will endeavour to procure and keep Some Memorial or Relic of the deceased Queen, a Jewel, q-crq vmd pns12 vvi pc-acp vvi po31 j n1, r-crq vmb vvi dt js cc av-ds j-vvg n2? pns11 vvb xx p-acp d vmb vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi d n-jn cc n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 26
268 or Picture or Garment, or perhaps some of her Hair, which are all useless and insignificant things: or Picture or Garment, or perhaps Some of her Hair, which Are all useless and insignificant things: cc n1 cc n1, cc av d pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbr d j cc j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 26
269 Whereas, would we be at the pains to get and preserve the Likeness of her Piety, this would make us Happy indeed. Whereas, would we be At the pains to get and preserve the Likeness of her Piety, this would make us Happy indeed. cs, vmd pns12 vbi p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, d vmd vvi pno12 j av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 26
270 For this end, I shall add some Arguments and Motives which may persuade us unto this Imitation. And, For this end, I shall add Some Arguments and Motives which may persuade us unto this Imitation. And, p-acp d n1, pns11 vmb vvi d n2 cc n2 r-crq vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n1. np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 27
271 1. First, None can with any reason judge this Imitation to be a Disparagement to them. 1. First, None can with any reason judge this Imitation to be a Disparagement to them. crd ord, pix vmb p-acp d n1 vvi d n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 27
272 What, shall any count it below them to study the Scriptures, to sanctifie the Day of God, to serve God in secret, to love all good Men, to relieve the Distressed; What, shall any count it below them to study the Scriptures, to sanctify the Day of God, to serve God in secret, to love all good Men, to relieve the Distressed; q-crq, vmb d vvi pn31 p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi dt n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp j-jn, pc-acp vvi d j n2, pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 27
273 when they see how this glorious Queen did place her highest Honour in such a Practice? Can any disdain to bear the Yoke of Christ, which She did so chearfully submit to? Is there any colour or pretence to object, That strict Religion doth not agree with the Character of the Great and Honourable, when they see how this glorious Queen did place her highest Honour in such a Practice? Can any disdain to bear the Yoke of christ, which She did so cheerfully submit to? Is there any colour or pretence to Object, That strict Religion does not agree with the Character of the Great and Honourable, c-crq pns32 vvb c-crq d j n1 vdd vvi po31 js n1 p-acp d dt n1? vmb d vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 vdd av av-j vvi p-acp? vbz pc-acp d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi, cst j n1 vdz xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 27
274 when she did esteem it her principal Ornament and Excellence? Oh, amazing Folly! when she did esteem it her principal Ornament and Excellence? O, amazing Folly! c-crq pns31 vdd vvi pn31 po31 j-jn n1 cc n1? uh, j-vvg n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 27
275 That the Vices of Rulers should soon grow into fashion, but their Vertues should be slighted and undervalued! That the Vices of Rulers should soon grow into fashion, but their Virtues should be slighted and undervalved! cst dt n2 pp-f n2 vmd av vvi p-acp n1, cc-acp po32 n2 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn! (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 27
276 2. Secondly, The Lowest and Meanest are capable of Imitating her Christian Piety, as to the Substance of it. 2. Secondly, The Lowest and Meanest Are capable of Imitating her Christian Piety, as to the Substance of it. crd ord, dt js cc js vbr j pp-f vvg pno31 njp n1, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 27
277 A resembling of Her Power and Regal Dignity is impossible: Her Stature, Beauty, and Faculties of Mind, are not the Objects of our Imitation: A resembling of Her Power and Regal Dignity is impossible: Her Stature, Beauty, and Faculties of Mind, Are not the Objects of our Imitation: dt vvg pp-f po31 n1 cc j n1 vbz j: po31 n1, n1, cc n2 pp-f n1, vbr xx dt n2 pp-f po12 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 27
278 But surely, the Poorest, and most Despicable, may walk in the steps of Her Faith and Holiness. But surely, the Poorest, and most Despicable, may walk in the steps of Her Faith and Holiness. cc-acp av-j, dt js, cc av-ds j, vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 27
279 There is but one common Path to Heaven, both for Princes and Peasants. There is but one Common Path to Heaven, both for Princes and Peasants. pc-acp vbz cc-acp pi j n1 p-acp n1, av-d p-acp n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 27
280 3. Thirdly, We shall be Self-condemn'd, if we refuse to Imitate One whom we our selves Praise and Commend. 3. Thirdly, We shall be Self-condemned, if we refuse to Imitate One whom we our selves Praise and Commend. crd ord, pns12 vmb vbi j, cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pi r-crq pns12 po12 n2 vvb cc vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 28
281 A Life that is not worthy to be Imitated, can't deserve Commendation. What shall we answer to our Judge, when this perplexing Question is put to us; A Life that is not worthy to be Imitated, can't deserve Commendation. What shall we answer to our Judge, when this perplexing Question is put to us; dt n1 cst vbz xx j pc-acp vbi vvn, vmb|pn31 vvi n1. q-crq vmb pns12 vvi p-acp po12 n1, c-crq d vvg n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 28
282 If you did Commend, why did you not Imitate Her? And, If you would not Imitate, If you did Commend, why did you not Imitate Her? And, If you would not Imitate, cs pn22 vdd vvi, q-crq vdd pn22 xx vvi pno31? np1, cs pn22 vmd xx vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 28
283 why did you Commend Her? I persuade my self, that few Princes have found more to Commend 'em, why did you Commend Her? I persuade my self, that few Princes have found more to Commend they, q-crq vdd pn22 vvi pno31? pns11 vvb po11 n1, cst d n2 vhb vvn av-dc pc-acp vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 28
284 than the Lamented QUEEN, both in her Life, and after her Death: And yet I fear, few will heartily endeavour to follow Her Example. than the Lamented QUEEN, both in her Life, and After her Death: And yet I Fear, few will heartily endeavour to follow Her Exampl. cs dt vvd n1, av-d p-acp po31 n1, cc p-acp po31 n1: cc av pns11 vvb, d vmb av-j vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 28
285 But let us consider, That to be condemned out of our own Mouths, is the saddest Case in the World, Luk. 19.22. But let us Consider, That to be condemned out of our own Mouths, is the Saddest Case in the World, Luk. 19.22. cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi, cst pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f po12 d n2, vbz dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 28
286 How can we escape, when we are condemned by our selves? How can we escape, when we Are condemned by our selves? q-crq vmb pns12 vvi, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp po12 n2? (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 28
287 4. Fourthly, We All have the same Essential Helps and Assistance which the deceased Queen had. 4. Fourthly, We All have the same Essential Helps and Assistance which the deceased Queen had. crd ord, pns12 d vhb dt d j n2 cc n1 r-crq dt j-vvn n1 vhd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 28
288 Indeed, Her High Station gave Her some accidental Advantage; Indeed, Her High Station gave Her Some accidental Advantage; np1, po31 j n1 vvd po31 d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 28
289 but We have the same Bible, the same Sabbaths, the same Ordinances, the same Spirit to assist us, which She enjoy'd. but We have the same bible, the same Sabbaths, the same Ordinances, the same Spirit to assist us, which She enjoyed. cc-acp pns12 vhb dt d n1, dt d n2, dt d n2, dt d n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, r-crq pns31 vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 28
290 Christ, the Sun of Righteousness, shines alike to the lowest Shrub, and the tallest Cedar. Nay, christ, the Sun of Righteousness, shines alike to the lowest Shrub, and the Tallest Cedar. Nay, np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz av-j p-acp dt js n1, cc dt js n1. uh-x, (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 28
291 5. Fifthly, We have much fewer Hinderances in the Practice of Religion: 5. Fifthly, We have much fewer Hindrances in the Practice of Religion: crd ord, pns12 vhb d dc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 28
292 The Snares and Temptations of a Crown, and a Court, are most dangerous Obstacles in the Way to Happiness. The Snares and Temptations of a Crown, and a Court, Are most dangerous Obstacles in the Way to Happiness. dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1, vbr av-ds j n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 28
293 The Passage to Heaven is much easier from a Cottage, than from a Palace. The Passage to Heaven is much Easier from a Cottage, than from a Palace. dt n1 p-acp n1 vbz av-d jc p-acp dt n1, cs p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 29
294 6. In the last place, We shall All desire to have the Happy End that She hath had; 6. In the last place, We shall All desire to have the Happy End that She hath had; crd p-acp dt ord n1, pns12 vmb d vvi pc-acp vhi dt j vvb cst pns31 vhz vhn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 29
295 to Die with such Hope and Joy as She found, when She was leaving this World. to Die with such Hope and Joy as She found, when She was leaving this World. p-acp vvb p-acp d n1 cc n1 c-acp pns31 vvd, c-crq pns31 vbds vvg d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 29
296 Balaam 's Wish, That he might die the death of the Righteous, is as vain, as 'tis common to those who will not work Righteousness. balaam is Wish, That he might die the death of the Righteous, is as vain, as it's Common to those who will not work Righteousness. np1 vbz n1, cst pns31 vmd vvb dt n1 pp-f dt j, vbz a-acp j, c-acp pn31|vbz j p-acp d r-crq vmb xx vvi n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 29
297 The end of a Journey must have some resemblance unto the quality of it. The end of a Journey must have Some resemblance unto the quality of it. dt vvb pp-f dt n1 vmb vhi d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 29
298 We must never expect to have the latter End of the Religious, and to overcome the last Enemy, We must never expect to have the latter End of the Religious, and to overcome the last Enemy, pns12 vmb av-x vvi pc-acp vhi dt d vvb pp-f dt j, cc pc-acp vvi dt ord n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 29
299 if We refuse to Imitate them who have fought the good sight of Faith, and have flnish'd their Course with joy: if We refuse to Imitate them who have fought the good sighed of Faith, and have flnished their Course with joy: cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi pno32 r-crq vhb vvn dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc vhb vvn po32 n1 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 29
300 As this Pious Queen did, whom her Imitators shall see shining with a far brighter Glory than any Throne can bestow. As this Pious Queen did, whom her Imitators shall see shining with a Far Brighter Glory than any Throne can bestow. p-acp d j n1 vdd, r-crq po31 n2 vmb vvi vvg p-acp dt av-j jc n1 cs d n1 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 29
301 Till then, Farewell, Great and Excellent QƲEEN: Farewell, Happy and Glorious SAINT: May Thy Memory always live in our Breasts, Till then, Farewell, Great and Excellent QƲEEN: Farewell, Happy and Glorious SAINT: May Thy Memory always live in our Breasts, p-acp av, uh-n, j cc j n1: uh-n, j cc j n1: vmb po21 n1 av vvi p-acp po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 29
302 and Thy Example be efficacious in our Lives. THE END. and Thy Exampl be efficacious in our Lives. THE END. cc po21 n1 vbb j p-acp po12 n2. dt vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 29

Marginalia

View Segment and References (Segment No.) Note No. Text Standardized Text Parts of Speech
15 0 Eccles. 9.6. Eccles. 9.6. np1 crd.
48 0 Horat. Horatio np1
52 0 Tacitus relates, How Tiberius signified to the Roman Senate, that it was his chief Request, both to the Romans and their Allies, That whenever He should dye, they would honour his Deeds and Name, with Praise and a Good Remembrance. Annal. IV. Cap. 38. Where the Remark of that Author expresseth the common Sentimenss, Ʋnum insatiatiliter parandum, prosperam sui memoriam. Tacitus relates, How Tiberius signified to the Roman Senate, that it was his chief Request, both to the Roman and their Allies, That whenever He should die, they would honour his deeds and Name, with Praise and a Good Remembrance. Annal. IV. Cap. 38. Where the Remark of that Author Expresses the Common Sentimenss, Ʋnum insatiatiliter parandum, prosperam sui memoriam. np1 vvz, q-crq npg1 vvn p-acp dt njp n1, cst pn31 vbds po31 j-jn n1, av-d p-acp dt njp2 cc po32 n2, cst av pns31 vmd vvi, pns32 vmd vvi po31 n2 cc n1, p-acp n1 cc dt j n1. np1. np1 np1 crd c-crq dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvz dt j n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 fw-la fw-la.
53 0 The name of the wicked shall rot. The name of the wicked shall rot. dt n1 pp-f dt j vmb vvi.
55 0 The true Names of those who built the famous Aegyptian Pyramids, have long since been lost. Wo• … n's Reflections on Ant. Learn. Pag. 107. The true Names of those who built the famous Egyptian Pyramids, have long since been lost. Wo• … n's Reflections on Ant Learn. Page 107. dt j n2 pp-f d r-crq vvd dt j jp n2, vhb av-j a-acp vbn vvn. np1 … ng1-vvn n2 p-acp np1 np1. np1 crd
60 0 Matth. 26.13. Act. 18.3. Matthew 26.13. Act. 18.3. np1 crd. n1 crd.
100 0 Clau•. Clau•. np1.
101 0 Cicero in his last Book de Legib. has most wisely observ'd that Vitious Rulers are most pernicious to a State, saying of 'em, Plus exemplo, quam peccato nocent; and adds, that a very few Eminent Persons, Vel corrumpere mores civitatis, vel corrigere possunt. Cicero in his last Book de Legib has most wisely observed that Vicious Rulers Are most pernicious to a State, saying of they, Plus exemplo, quam Peccato nocent; and adds, that a very few Eminent Persons, Vel corrumpere mores civitatis, vel corrigere possunt. np1 p-acp po31 ord n1 fw-fr np1 vhz av-ds av-j vvn cst j n2 vbr av-ds j p-acp dt n1, vvg pp-f pno32, fw-fr fw-la, fw-la n1 fw-la; cc vvz, cst dt av d j n2, av n1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la.
107 0 In the early Ages of the Christian Church, this was a common Objection made by the Heathens, that the Christians were mostly of the meanest Rank and Condition, as is related by Minut. F. Chrysost. in 7 Hom. on the 1 Ep. Cor. and many others. In the early Ages of the Christian Church, this was a Common Objection made by the heathens, that the Christians were mostly of the Meanest Rank and Condition, as is related by Minutes F. Chrysostom in 7 Hom. on the 1 Epistle Cor. and many Others. p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt njp n1, d vbds dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt n2-jn, cst dt njpg2 vbdr j pp-f dt js n1 cc n1, c-acp vbz vvn p-acp np1 np1 np1 p-acp crd np1 p-acp dt crd np1 np1 cc d n2-jn.
118 0 D. Siculus in his • B. relates of the Aethiopians, that if any of their Kings were maimed, his Friends would maim themselves; and when a King died. his Acquaintance kill'd themselves to honour him. D. Siculus in his • B. relates of the Ethiopians, that if any of their Kings were maimed, his Friends would maim themselves; and when a King died. his Acquaintance killed themselves to honour him. np1 np1 p-acp po31 • sy vvz pp-f dt njp2, cst cs d pp-f po32 n2 vbdr vvn, po31 n2 vmd vvi px32; cc c-crq dt n1 vvd. po31 n1 vvn px32 pc-acp vvi pno31.
128 0 Psal. 33.16,17. Psalm 33.16,17. np1 crd.
136 0 NONLATINALPHABET. . .
249 0 Mat. 25.7. Mathew 25.7. np1 crd.
250 0 1 Thes. 4.13. 1 Thebes 4.13. vvd np1 crd.
251 0 The Heathen Romans were not ignorant of this Conculsion: For on the Death of the Vertuous M. Antoninus, there was no Lamentation made at his Funeral: Die regii Funeris nemo illum plangendum censuerit, certis omntbus, quod à diis commodatus, ad Deos rediisset. Capitolin. The Heathen Romans were not ignorant of this Conculsion: For on the Death of the Virtuous M. Antoninus, there was no Lamentation made At his Funeral: Die Regii Funeris nemo Ilum plangendum censuerit, Certis omntbus, quod à Dis commodatus, ad Gods rediisset. Capitolin. dt j-jn np1 vbdr xx j pp-f d n1: c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 np1, a-acp vbds dx n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1: vvb fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, n2 fw-la, fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la. np1.
296 0 Numb. 23.10. Numb. 23.10. vvb. crd.