Of preparation for death and judgment a sermon preached at Whitehall January 27, 1694/5, before the Right Honourable the Lord Chamberlain, the Ladies of the Bedchamber, and others of the household to our late gracious Queen Mary of blessed memory / by George Stanhope ... ; published at the request of that honourable audience.
FROM the Disciples shewing our Lord the Buildings of the Temple, He takes occasion, in the beginning of this Chapter, to foretell the lamentable Extermination of the Jewish People,
FROM the Disciples showing our Lord the Buildings of the Temple, He Takes occasion, in the beginning of this Chapter, to foretell the lamentable Extermination of the Jewish People,
a Process and Sentence of that infinite consequence, that the Tribulation of the Jews, horrible as it was, should be but a faint and feeble Image of the Vengeance of the Lord,
a Process and Sentence of that infinite consequence, that the Tribulation of the jews, horrible as it was, should be but a faint and feeble Image of the Vengeance of the Lord,
the Last Great Revolution, which the Persons to whom he spoke, and all Christians after them, were obliged daily and hourly to expect, and diligently to prepare for.
the Last Great Revolution, which the Persons to whom he spoke, and all Christians After them, were obliged daily and hourly to expect, and diligently to prepare for.
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Several remarkable Dispensations of an avenging Providence had been exhibited to the preceding Ages of the World, which might and should have been abundant Intimations, that God would not fail to call Sinners to Judgment,
Several remarkable Dispensations of an avenging Providence had been exhibited to the preceding Ages of the World, which might and should have been abundant Intimations, that God would not fail to call Sinners to Judgement,
But, notwithstanding so many repeated Instances of a severe Reckoning, our Lord foresaw, that there would be vast numbers still unmov'd, and unprepar'd;
But, notwithstanding so many repeated Instances of a severe Reckoning, our Lord foresaw, that there would be vast numbers still unmoved, and unprepared;
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insomuch, that the Son of Man's Coming should not more resemble the Flood, which drowned the old World, in the Horrour and Universal Extent of the Judgment,
insomuch, that the Son of Man's Coming should not more resemble the Flood, which drowned the old World, in the Horror and Universal Extent of the Judgement,
Just such another sweeping Deluge shall This prove, as Swift, as Fatal, as Astonishing, to all, who by timely Thought and due Vigilance are not ready for the sudden and amazing Separations it shall make.
Just such Another sweeping Deluge shall This prove, as Swift, as Fatal, as Astonishing, to all, who by timely Thought and due Vigilance Are not ready for the sudden and amazing Separations it shall make.
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Upon which, that I may discourse in the most clear and familiar, as well as what I conceive the most profitable manner, give me leave to observe this foll•wing method.
Upon which, that I may discourse in the most clear and familiar, as well as what I conceive the most profitable manner, give me leave to observe this foll•wing method.
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IV. After all which, if the Time will allow me to draw an Inference or two from the foregoing Heads, I shall fully satisfie my Intentions in the Choice of this Subject. I.
IV. After all which, if the Time will allow me to draw an Inference or two from the foregoing Heads, I shall Fully satisfy my Intentions in the Choice of this Subject. I.
1. And here, first of all, I cannot but take notice, That the Son of Man's coming, whatever that Expression means, is not at all attempted to be proved,
1. And Here, First of all, I cannot but take notice, That the Son of Man's coming, whatever that Expression means, is not At all attempted to be proved,
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but declared only, and spoken of as a sufficiently known and uncontestable Truth. The manner of it indeed, and his Pompous Appearance, are largely described;
but declared only, and spoken of as a sufficiently known and contestable Truth. The manner of it indeed, and his Pompous Appearance, Are largely described;
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and the end of this Coming, both in This and the following Chapter, manifestly declar'd to be, the taking an account of his Servants, Examining how each of them had acquitted themselves in their respective Trusts and Capacities,
and the end of this Coming, both in This and the following Chapter, manifestly declared to be, the taking an account of his Servants, Examining how each of them had acquitted themselves in their respective Trusts and Capacities,
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yet to any that shall compare this passage in St. Matthew, with its parallel in St. mark, it will be very obvious, that This cannot be the only thing meant by it.
yet to any that shall compare this passage in Saint Matthew, with its parallel in Saint mark, it will be very obvious, that This cannot be the only thing meant by it.
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It is also evident even to sense, that the Day of Judgment, literally speaking, did not surprise those very persons, to whom these Oracles were delivered:
It is also evident even to sense, that the Day of Judgement, literally speaking, did not surprise those very Persons, to whom these Oracles were Delivered:
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and which may very justly be termed the Coming of the Lord, there will be all the reason in the world for extending our Saviour's discourse to That also.
and which may very justly be termed the Coming of the Lord, there will be all the reason in the world for extending our Saviour's discourse to That also.
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And for this reason (says St. Augustin ) he speaks to All, things which in their literal sense belong to such only as shall be found alive at his second Coming,
And for this reason (Says Saint Augustin) he speaks to All, things which in their literal sense belong to such only as shall be found alive At his second Coming,
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because they do really in this respect concern All, that the Last Day shall find them in the very same condition, that the last day of their Life left them in.
Because they do really in this respect concern All, that the Last Day shall find them in the very same condition, that the last day of their Life left them in.
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Because This being the Last solemn Appearance of Quick and Dead, attended with all that Terror and Pomp, which we find described in Scripture, would naturally (if any thing would) work mens minds up to a becoming Sense,
Because This being the Last solemn Appearance of Quick and Dead, attended with all that Terror and Pomp, which we find described in Scripture, would naturally (if any thing would) work men's minds up to a becoming Sense,
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Or, in the Preacher's Language, to do whatsoever we attempt with the utmost of our might, because there is no Device nor Knowledge, no Repentance, no Reformation,
Or, in the Preacher's Language, to do whatsoever we attempt with the utmost of our might, Because there is no Device nor Knowledge, no Repentance, no Reformation,
since this is but a Preface to that Judgment, and only reserves him bound up in Fetters of Sleep and Earth, till the Almighty Judge shall unlock our close dark Prisons,
since this is but a Preface to that Judgement, and only reserves him bound up in Fetters of Sleep and Earth, till the Almighty Judge shall unlock our close dark Prisons,
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and without sufficient notice? Did not the Prophet Daniel, above two thousand years ago, declare to his People what God had shewed him in a Vision, when his Throne was like a fiery flame,
and without sufficient notice? Did not the Prophet daniel, above two thousand Years ago, declare to his People what God had showed him in a Vision, when his Throne was like a fiery flame,
when the Judgment was set, and the Books were opened? Did not the same Mouth proclaim aloud in Chap. 12. That they who sleep in the dust of the Earth shall awake, some to everlasting Life,
when the Judgement was Set, and the Books were opened? Did not the same Mouth proclaim aloud in Chap. 12. That they who sleep in the dust of the Earth shall awake, Some to everlasting Life,
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and some to shame and everlasting contempt? So that even before the Light of the Gospel shone forth, there were Intimations in abundance given, that the Almighty would arise to Judgment,
and Some to shame and everlasting contempt? So that even before the Light of the Gospel shone forth, there were Intimations in abundance given, that the Almighty would arise to Judgement,
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St. Paul accordingly hath forewarned the Corinthians, and in Them all to whom that Epistle should come, That we must all appear before the Judgment Seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things done in his Body, according to that he hath done,
Saint Paul accordingly hath forewarned the Corinthians, and in Them all to whom that Epistle should come, That we must all appear before the Judgement Seat of christ, that every one may receive the things done in his Body, according to that he hath done,
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He hath likewise pressed the Athenians to speedy Conversion and Repentance, from this most unanswerable Argument, that God hath appointed a day in which he will judge the world in righteousness, by that Man whom he hath ordained, whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
He hath likewise pressed the Athenians to speedy Conversion and Repentance, from this most unanswerable Argument, that God hath appointed a day in which he will judge the world in righteousness, by that Man whom he hath ordained, whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
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But while those Scoffers ridiculed Religion, and rallied this uneasie Doctrine, with that implous Taunt, Where, 2 Pet. II• 3, 4. where is the Promise of his Coming? He teaches Us to entertain quite different Notions of the matter.
But while those Scoffers ridiculed Religion, and rallied this uneasy Doctrine, with that implous Taunt, Where, 2 Pet. II• 3, 4. where is the Promise of his Coming? He Teaches Us to entertain quite different Notions of the matter.
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To all which, and many other express Testimonies of Scripture, if we add the constant Dictates and private Impulses, the Applauses and the Reproaches of Conscience, which, according to the Quality of each moral Action, never fail to strike us with some expectations of a distant Reward or Punishment;
To all which, and many other express Testimonies of Scripture, if we add the constant Dictates and private Impulses, the Applauses and the Reproaches of Conscience, which, according to the Quality of each moral Actium, never fail to strike us with Some Expectations of a distant Reward or Punishment;
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and a perfect clearing of the dark and mysterious methods of Providence, which with such seeming Indifference distributes the Good and Evil Things of this present Life:
and a perfect clearing of the dark and mysterious methods of Providence, which with such seeming Indifference distributes the Good and Evil Things of this present Life:
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And, for fear we should neglect these as Instances too remote, and too little concerning us, the continual Change of our own Bodies brings the Matter home,
And, for Fear we should neglect these as Instances too remote, and too little Concerning us, the continual Change of our own Bodies brings the Matter home,
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For in despight of all the vain Flatteries, and perverse Reasonings of Flesh and Blood to the contrary, the unsteady condition of Human Nature is a most sensible,
For in despite of all the vain Flatteries, and perverse Reasonings of Flesh and Blood to the contrary, the unsteady condition of Human Nature is a most sensible,
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And yet in all this Comparison there is, as Job well observes, one mighty Disproportion, That of a Plant or an Herb there is hope, that it will sprout again;
And yet in all this Comparison there is, as Job well observes, one mighty Disproportion, That of a Plant or an Herb there is hope, that it will sprout again;
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The return of the Year and a kindly Season may cherish it, or the Care of the Cultivater and Refreshing Moisture may make it bud, and hinder the tender Branch from ceasing;
The return of the Year and a kindly Season may cherish it, or the Care of the Cultivater and Refreshing Moisture may make it bud, and hinder the tender Branch from ceasing;
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yet where these have accomplished their full work, how prodigiously impenetrable must we be, not to take the Impression? The same common Nature is imparted to all Men,
yet where these have accomplished their full work, how prodigiously impenetrable must we be, not to take the Impression? The same Common Nature is imparted to all Men,
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that Royal Patern of Virtue, whose Life was worth ten thousand of Ours, had not so soon left us this most afflicting Instance, That not Any, not even the Greatest, not even the Best, can have any pretence to think themselves exempted from a Destiny, that is inflicted without Distinction, upon Persons of all Ages, all Conditions, and all Constitutions.
that Royal Pattern of Virtue, whose Life was worth ten thousand of Ours, had not so soon left us this most afflicting Instance, That not Any, not even the Greatest, not even the Best, can have any pretence to think themselves exempted from a Destiny, that is inflicted without Distinction, upon Persons of all Ages, all Conditions, and all Constitutions.
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For the last Groans and Agonies of departing Souls, the sad Solemnities of Funerals, the dejected Looks and mourning Weeds of Melancholy surviving Friends,
For the last Groans and Agonies of departing Souls, the sad Solemnities of Funerals, the dejected Looks and mourning Weeds of Melancholy surviving Friends,
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These are Objects, that in every time, and every place, do so constantly present themselves to our view, that a Man must even go out of the World not to meet with them.
These Are Objects, that in every time, and every place, do so constantly present themselves to our view, that a Man must even go out of the World not to meet with them.
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and so continually reminded of, that without doing the extreamest Violence to our Reason, and our Senses, it is impossible for us not to expect and daily apprehend it?
and so continually Reminded of, that without doing the Extremest Violence to our Reason, and our Senses, it is impossible for us not to expect and daily apprehend it?
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while the main End and Business of their Creation, the Concerns of a Future and Better State, (which are in truth the only Things worth a Man's Consideration and Pains,) are scarce allowed any place at all in their Thoughts and Memories.
while the main End and Business of their Creation, the Concerns of a Future and Better State, (which Are in truth the only Things worth a Man's Consideration and Pains,) Are scarce allowed any place At all in their Thoughts and Memories.
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after what hath been already delivered in the Beginning of this Discourse. And therefore, without farther Enlargement to represent it here, I shall descend to my III.
After what hath been already Delivered in the Beginning of this Discourse. And Therefore, without farther Enlargement to represent it Here, I shall descend to my III.
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For by this means, it seems, Men are exposed to Surprise, and apt to have their Hearts overcharged. My present Intent from hence is to shew, that This is the Natural and Unavoidable Consequence of those Vices,
For by this means, it seems, Men Are exposed to Surprise, and apt to have their Hearts overcharged. My present Intent from hence is to show, that This is the Natural and Unavoidable Consequence of those Vices,
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1. The Former of these is Sensuality, which our Lord hath expressed by Surfeiting and Drunkenness; Intending I suppose hereby, not only those two Sins, barely considered in themselves;
1. The Former of these is Sensuality, which our Lord hath expressed by Surfeiting and drunkenness; Intending I suppose hereby, not only those two Sins, barely considered in themselves;
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Now all this proceeds, partly from the Intimate Union between the Soul and Body, and partly from the Opposition between these Two in the Business of Religion.
Now all this proceeds, partly from the Intimate union between the Soul and Body, and partly from the Opposition between these Two in the Business of Religion.
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They inspire us with a generous disdain of all Earthly Enjoyments, and dispose us to thirst after another World, rather than to take up with the Treacherous Soothings of This. For by removing our false Opticks,
They inspire us with a generous disdain of all Earthly Enjoyments, and dispose us to thirst After Another World, rather than to take up with the Treacherous Soothings of This. For by removing our false Optics,
Where, by forbidding to engage too deeply in such Cares, you may be very confident, it is no part of his meaning, that we should so entirely lay our selves out upon the next Life,
Where, by forbidding to engage too deeply in such Cares, you may be very confident, it is no part of his meaning, that we should so entirely lay our selves out upon the next Life,
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Every ones own Experience would quickly teach him, if our Saviour had not done it to his hand, what inconsistent things the service of God and Mammon are;
Every ones own Experience would quickly teach him, if our Saviour had not done it to his hand, what inconsistent things the service of God and Mammon Are;
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And no wonder then if Men thus clogg'd and incumber'd do not escape that Snare, which the Gospel says that Day shall prove to all them that dwell, but especially to Them that so dwell,
And no wonder then if Men thus clogged and encumbered do not escape that Snare, which the Gospel Says that Day shall prove to all them that dwell, but especially to Them that so dwell,
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and A Weaning our Affections from all such Pleasures, as might detain and divert us in our Christian Course And as Light is sometimes with a peculiar Energy called Shining, thus it denotes an exemplary Piety, a Graceful Behaviour,
and A Weaning our Affections from all such Pleasures, as might detain and divert us in our Christian Course And as Light is sometime with a peculiar Energy called Shining, thus it denotes an exemplary Piety, a Graceful Behaviour,
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Thus our Lord explains himself in the Verses next after my Text, and that one Instance is applicable to infinite others, Who is a Faithful and Wise Servant, whom his Lord hath made Ruler over his Houshold, to give them Meat in due Season? Blessed is that Servant, whom his Lord,
Thus our Lord explains himself in the Verses next After my Text, and that one Instance is applicable to infinite Others, Who is a Faithful and Wise Servant, whom his Lord hath made Ruler over his Household, to give them Meat in due Season? Blessed is that Servant, whom his Lord,
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And in another place, Watch ye therefore, Luke XXI. 36. and Pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all those things that shall come to pass,
And in Another place, Watch you Therefore, Lycia XXI. 36. and Pray always, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all those things that shall come to pass,
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But still, nothing can be a more fatal Injury to us, than the relying upon our own Strength and Diligence, supposing This to be never so Faithful, That to be never so Great.
But still, nothing can be a more fatal Injury to us, than the relying upon our own Strength and Diligence, supposing This to be never so Faithful, That to be never so Great.
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The Corrupt Inclinations of Flesh and Blood might have taken mighty Advantage from hence, to perswade Men, that some little of the last remains of Life, the dregs of a Feeble old Age, would abundantly suffice to be dedicated to God;
The Corrupt Inclinations of Flesh and Blood might have taken mighty Advantage from hence, to persuade Men, that Some little of the last remains of Life, the dregs of a Feeble old Age, would abundantly suffice to be dedicated to God;
But as it is, there can be no colourable Excuse for such a wicked Negligence. For the particular instant of a thing's happening, is but an Accidental, and Extrinsecal Circumstance,
But as it is, there can be no colourable Excuse for such a wicked Negligence. For the particular instant of a thing's happening, is but an Accidental, and Extrinsical Circumstance,
and what he hath so said shall be brought to pass, we ought to esteem as Certain, (and in truth it is as certain every whit) as if our own Eyes beheld it now, performed in every Circumstance.
and what he hath so said shall be brought to pass, we ought to esteem as Certain, (and in truth it is as certain every whit) as if our own Eyes beheld it now, performed in every Circumstance.
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as are eternally bewailing the shortness of Life, and uttering such Complaints, as seem to insinuate, that God deals hardly with Mankind, in allowing them no longer a space for the working out their Salvation.
as Are eternally bewailing the shortness of Life, and uttering such Complaints, as seem to insinuate, that God deals hardly with Mankind, in allowing them no longer a Molle for the working out their Salvation.
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And the true Christian way of Computation is to measure Life by the Improvements made of it, rather than by a Term or number of Years, be they never so many.
And the true Christian Way of Computation is to measure Life by the Improvements made of it, rather than by a Term or number of years, be they never so many.
From what went before it does likewise appear, with what Prudence and Piety our Holy Mother the Church of England teaches all her Children to deprecate the Misery,
From what went before it does likewise appear, with what Prudence and Piety our Holy Mother the Church of England Teaches all her Children to deprecate the Misery,
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and I am apt to believe it is very difficult even for Good men in health and vigour to bring themselves into so serious a frame of mind, with regard to the next world,
and I am apt to believe it is very difficult even for Good men in health and vigour to bring themselves into so serious a frame of mind, with regard to the next world,
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and make all a Good man's bed in his sickness. Besides all This, to be assisted with the Advice of our Spiritual Guides, to be strengthned with the Viaticum of the Church, the Sacrament and Seal of our Redemption, to be recommended by the Intercessions of our parting Friends;
and make all a Good Man's Bed in his sickness. Beside all This, to be assisted with the advice of our Spiritual Guides, to be strengthened with the Viaticum of the Church, the Sacrament and Seal of our Redemption, to be recommended by the Intercessions of our parting Friends;
To have Body and Soul torn asunder at one stroke, without one poor Minute or two allowed to take leave, without one Lord have mercy upon me at the last gasp! Jesus defend us!
To have Body and Soul torn asunder At one stroke, without one poor Minute or two allowed to take leave, without one Lord have mercy upon me At the last gasp! jesus defend us!
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but since it is possible, that he may use This as well as any other Method of calling us to himself, it will be as much as Heav'n and our Souls are worth, to take care that the suddenest Death may not be sudden in respect of Us,
but since it is possible, that he may use This as well as any other Method of calling us to himself, it will be as much as Heaven and our Souls Are worth, to take care that the suddenest Death may not be sudden in respect of Us,
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And now, Were it necessary (as I hope, after what hath been said, it is not,) to urge this Duty yet farther upon you, I promise my self that could not be done more successfully,
And now, Were it necessary (as I hope, After what hath been said, it is not,) to urge this Duty yet farther upon you, I promise my self that could not be done more successfully,
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and Master-pieces in Nature, are what a Man may shew respectful Intentions in Drawing, but there are few hands so Masterly, that their Art and Colours can ever come up to the Life.
and Masterpieces in Nature, Are what a Man may show respectful Intentions in Drawing, but there Are few hands so Masterly, that their Art and Colours can ever come up to the Life.
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Happy indeed, if you so saw, and so recollect, as in your own Lives to express those Graces, which rendred Her the Glory and Ornament of her Age, and Sex;
Happy indeed, if you so saw, and so recollect, as in your own Lives to express those Graces, which rendered Her the Glory and Ornament of her Age, and Sex;
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the most conspicuous, not of Queens only, but of Wives and Women; and to every Humble, and Charitable, and Devout Christian, a Pattern of Prudence, and Piety, and Condescension;
the most conspicuous, not of Queen's only, but of Wives and Women; and to every Humble, and Charitable, and Devout Christian, a Pattern of Prudence, and Piety, and Condescension;
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Surprise is the most dangerous Distress, that can possibly befal us in that great Conflict; and They who have fenced themselves well against This, may with an Easiness and Composure,
Surprise is the most dangerous Distress, that can possibly befall us in that great Conflict; and They who have fenced themselves well against This, may with an Easiness and Composure,
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And may the Illustrious Virtues of our Sovereign excite this commendable Emulation in us all, That we may not only attend and rejoyce about her Heav'nly,
And may the Illustrious Virtues of our Sovereign excite this commendable Emulation in us all, That we may not only attend and rejoice about her Heavenly,
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