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 ...
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.
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:
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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.
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.
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.
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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;
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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,
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;
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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.
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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
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
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;
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.
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'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.
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.
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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;
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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
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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,
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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;
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,
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,
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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.
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:
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;
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;
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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;
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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,
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'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;
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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.
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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.
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;
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.
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'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,
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:
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.
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.
&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:
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,
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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,
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.
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'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:
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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;
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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,
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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;
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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,
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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,
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;
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,
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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,
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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,
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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:
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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.
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,
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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;
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,
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
