Eurēka, Eurēka the virtuous woman found, her loss bewailed, and character examined in a sermon preached at Felsted in Essex, April 30, 1678, at the funeral of ... Mary, countess dowager of Warwick, the most illustrious pattern of a sincere piety, and solid goodness his age hath produced : with so large additions as may be stiled the life of that noble lady : to which are annexed some of her ladyships pious and useful meditations / by Anthony Walker.
THat hard question which Solomon propounds in the tenth Verse of this Chapter, Who can find a virtuous woman? I could have answered with an NONLATINALPHABET, more rapturous and quick, and brisk, than that of Archimed•• ••en he had solv'd the posing Problem;
THat hard question which Solomon propounds in the tenth Verse of this Chapter, Who can find a virtuous woman? I could have answered with an, more rapturous and quick, and brisk, than that of Archimed•• ••en he had solved the posing Problem;
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had not her sudden loss surprised and overballanced the joy of finding her, and sunk it into a gulf of inexpressible grief, which might justly strike me dumb with astonishing amazement, into the deepest silence, as S. Jerome tells his Paula and Eustochium, it happened to himself, upon the unexpected death of the holy Blaesilla.
had not her sudden loss surprised and overbalanced the joy of finding her, and sunk it into a gulf of inexpressible grief, which might justly strike me dumb with astonishing amazement, into the Deepest silence, as S. Jerome tells his Paula and Eustochium, it happened to himself, upon the unexpected death of the holy Blaesilla.
And this might excuse our measuring, and wearing out, this solemn saddest hour, not by sliding Sands, but as they used of old, by distilling drops of Water, our bitterest and saltest Tears, or rather,
And this might excuse our measuring, and wearing out, this solemn Saddest hour, not by sliding Sands, but as they used of old, by distilling drops of Water, our Bitterest and saltest Tears, or rather,
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For we must not sorrow, as Men without hope, for them who leep in Jesus, as without any hesitance, we may conclude she doth, who lived so entirely to him;
For we must not sorrow, as Men without hope, for them who leap in jesus, as without any hesitance, we may conclude she does, who lived so entirely to him;
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but in our wishes, of the enjoyment of God, and the inheritance of Saints in Light, that we might again enjoy her kind, obliging, holy conversation, in this vale of Banishment and Darkness.
but in our wishes, of the enjoyment of God, and the inheritance of Saints in Light, that we might again enjoy her kind, obliging, holy Conversation, in this vale of Banishment and Darkness.
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If therefore, she being dead, yet speaketh, as doubtless she doth, and will do to all that had the honour and happiness to know her, either to our comfort or conviction;
If Therefore, she being dead, yet speaks, as doubtless she does, and will do to all that had the honour and happiness to know her, either to our Comfort or conviction;
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let me force a passage through my obstinate and stupifying sorrows, and partly be her Eccho, partly represent her in effigie, that by this innocent and useful way, she who is gone to live with God in Heaven, may still live with us on Earth, in our grateful remembrance of her virtuous perfections, in our serious practice of her wise and holy counsels,
let me force a passage through my obstinate and stupefying sorrows, and partly be her Echo, partly represent her in effigy, that by this innocent and useful Way, she who is gone to live with God in Heaven, may still live with us on Earth, in our grateful remembrance of her virtuous perfections, in our serious practice of her wise and holy Counsels,
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after her scandalous fall (to shew the mighty power of Divine Grace and sincere Repentance) now consecrated to be a Prophetess, by a divine afflatus, instructs and catechises him in things of greatest importance,
After her scandalous fallen (to show the mighty power of Divine Grace and sincere Repentance) now consecrated to be a Prophetess, by a divine afflatus, instructs and catechises him in things of greatest importance,
and nearest concernment, which she performs with a strong Pathos, and most winning insinuation, and hath the honour to have her prudent, holy counsels recorded in the Sacred Canon. And this fills up the nine first Verses,
and nearest concernment, which she performs with a strong Pathos, and most winning insinuation, and hath the honour to have her prudent, holy Counsels recorded in the Sacred Canon. And this fills up the nine First Verses,
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This latter part presents us with the Icon and Character of an excellent and Heroick Woman, which is laid down in two and twenty Verses, according to the number,
This latter part presents us with the Icon and Character of an excellent and Heroic Woman, which is laid down in two and twenty Verses, according to the number,
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Others suppose them to describe an holy and devout Soul, that consecrates it self entirely to God in the practice of all divine and truly ennobling Virtues.
Others suppose them to describe an holy and devout Soul, that consecrates it self entirely to God in the practice of all divine and truly ennobling Virtues.
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But the most, and I think the best Expositors, esteem them the Icon, Idea, Character and Picture of a truly Wise, Religious, Godly, Gracious Woman, drawn by the Holy Ghosts own Pencil, in the hand of the most exquisite Master and Artist, Solomon.
But the most, and I think the best Expositors, esteem them the Icon, Idea, Character and Picture of a truly Wise, Religious, Godly, Gracious Woman, drawn by the Holy Ghosts own Pencil, in the hand of the most exquisite Master and Artist, Solomon.
for her price is far above Pearls and Rubies, and all Precious Stones. And then descends to draw her Pourtraicture and Beauty, with comely and due proportions, with bright and orient colours,
for her price is Far above Pearls and Rubies, and all Precious Stones. And then descends to draw her Portraiture and Beauty, with comely and due proportions, with bright and orient colours,
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That solid and true praise is only and superlatively due to the sincerely, godly, and gracious woman, who may claim it by the fruits her virtue hath been pregnant with:
That solid and true praise is only and superlatively due to the sincerely, godly, and gracious woman, who may claim it by the fruits her virtue hath been pregnant with:
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I shall briefly shew how Solomon thrusts back, and shuts the Door against, nonsuits the Plea of most Pretenders, under two instances, of Favour and Beauty, and by parity of reason shocks the bold confidence of all others, who can shew no better Charter for their claim:
I shall briefly show how Solomon thrusts back, and shuts the Door against, nonsuits the Plea of most Pretenders, under two instances, of Favour and Beauty, and by parity of reason shocks the bold confidence of all Others, who can show no better Charter for their claim:
By Beauty he understands a goodly proportion of members, a just Symmetry, and due situation of parts with the fit mixture of the Rose and Lilly, the best Varnish of a clear well coloured skin,
By Beauty he understands a goodly proportion of members, a just Symmetry, and due situation of parts with the fit mixture of the Rose and Lily, the best Varnish of a clear well coloured skin,
too often rendring them proud, disdainful, wanton, lascivious, despisers of others, wasters of their time, Idolizers of their own reflections in a Glass, and careless,
too often rendering them proud, disdainful, wanton, lascivious, despisers of Others, wasters of their time, Idolizers of their own reflections in a Glass, and careless,
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Secondly, deceiving and destroying silly Men, through whose Livers, the seats of Lust, those mortal Darts do strike, which an invisible Bow shoots from their wanton Glances, and bewitching Smiles and Arts.
Secondly, deceiving and destroying silly Men, through whose Livers, the seats of Lust, those Mortal Darts do strike, which an invisible Bow shoots from their wanton Glances, and bewitching Smiles and Arts.
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Nay, I must rather drive such false Hucsters for true praise, out of the Temple of lasting Honour, with such a Scourge as the Prophet Jeremiah long since prepared for that purpose;
Nay, I must rather drive such false Hucksters for true praise, out of the Temple of lasting Honour, with such a Scourge as the Prophet Jeremiah long since prepared for that purpose;
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But let him and her that would glory, and not be ashamed, or glory in their shame, glory in this that they know the Lord, and love and fear him in sincerity and truth.
But let him and her that would glory, and not be ashamed, or glory in their shame, glory in this that they know the Lord, and love and Fear him in sincerity and truth.
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Not the graceful, but the gracious woman, not she who glories in her face, but she who like the King's Daughter is all glorious within, even the woman that feareth the Lord she shall be praised.
Not the graceful, but the gracious woman, not she who Glories in her face, but she who like the King's Daughter is all glorious within, even the woman that fears the Lord she shall be praised.
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so vers. 8. Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil.
so vers. 8. Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that fears God, and escheweth evil.
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vers. 9. Doth Job fear God for nought? Eccl. 12.13. Fear. God, and keep his Commandments, that is the whole of Man: Psal. 15.4. He honoureth them that fear the Lord; where the godly Man is under this Denomination of one that feareth the Lord, opposed to the wicked, called there a vile person.
vers. 9. Does Job Fear God for nought? Ecclesiastes 12.13. fear. God, and keep his commandments, that is the Whole of Man: Psalm 15.4. He Honoureth them that Fear the Lord; where the godly Man is under this Denomination of one that fears the Lord, opposed to the wicked, called there a vile person.
1. Hands, two Hands to hold the two Tables of the Law, as Moses came down from the Mount with the two Tables in his two hands, in each hand one, neither empty nor idle.
1. Hands, two Hands to hold the two Tables of the Law, as Moses Come down from the Mount with the two Tables in his two hands, in each hand one, neither empty nor idle.
2. These Hands bear Fruit, good works spring, and grow naturally, freely, seasonably, easily, maturely as fruits from a prolifique Tree, planted in a good soil,
2. These Hands bear Fruit, good works spring, and grow naturally, freely, seasonably, Easily, maturely as fruits from a prolific Tree, planted in a good soil,
called Fruits of Righteousness, Fruits of the Spirit, Gal. 5. where S. Paul hath a signal Antithesis betwixt Graces and Vices, calling the first Fruits, the other Works; the Works of the Flesh:
called Fruits of Righteousness, Fruits of the Spirit, Gal. 5. where S. Paul hath a signal Antithesis betwixt Graces and Vices, calling the First Fruits, the other Works; the Works of the Flesh:
First, various acts of Devotion, Prayers, Prayses, Reading, Hearing, Meditation, Conference, Preparing, Communicating, and all these reiterated, the Morning and the Evening Sacrifice, the weekly Sabbaths, solemn Fasts and Festivals, secret, private, publick Devotions, Morning, Evening, and at Noon day:
First, various acts of Devotion, Prayers, Praises, Reading, Hearing, Meditation, Conference, Preparing, Communicating, and all these reiterated, the Morning and the Evening Sacrifice, the weekly Sabbaths, solemn Fasts and Festivals, secret, private, public Devotions, Morning, Evening, and At Noon day:
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as it is testified of Anna, Luk. 2.37. That she departed not from the Temple, but served God with fasting and prayers night and day. 1 Thes 5. Rom. 12.12. Pray without ceasing, continuing instant in prayer, giving thanks continually, and in all things.
as it is testified of Anna, Luk. 2.37. That she departed not from the Temple, but served God with fasting and Prayers night and day. 1 These 5. Rom. 12.12. prey without ceasing, Continuing instant in prayer, giving thanks continually, and in all things.
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And the Left Hand, though it grow on another Arm, draws Sap and Virtue from the same Tree and Root, to make it fruitful in variety and multitude of Acts of Justice and Charity.
And the Left Hand, though it grow on Another Arm, draws Sap and Virtue from the same Tree and Root, to make it fruitful in variety and multitude of Acts of justice and Charity.
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1. Of Justice, thinking, speaking no evil of any Man, but dealing honestly with all Men, Superiors, Equals, Inferiours, in all natural, moral, civil Actions, in all concernments of Body, Goods and Name, wronging no Man, defrauding no Man,
1. Of justice, thinking, speaking no evil of any Man, but dealing honestly with all Men, Superiors, Equals, Inferiors, in all natural, moral, civil Actions, in all concernments of Body, Goods and Name, wronging no Man, defrauding no Man,
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or any other pressures, instructing the ignorant, comforting the feeble-minded, and supporting them who are cast down under any temptation, and this not once or twice,
or any other pressures, instructing the ignorant, comforting the feeble-minded, and supporting them who Are cast down under any temptation, and this not once or twice,
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if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, the Apostle of the Gentiles, nay, the Consciences of the very Gentiles hath annexed them so close together, they cannot be parted:
if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, the Apostle of the Gentiles, nay, the Consciences of the very Gentiles hath annexed them so close together, they cannot be parted:
Beloved, thou dost faithfully whatever thou dost to the Brethren, 3 Joh. 5.6. and to Strangers, which have born witness of thy Charity before the Church: S. Paul even boasted of the forward zeal of them of Achaia, and God was glorified for their liberal distribution to all Men.
beloved, thou dost faithfully whatever thou dost to the Brothers, 3 John 5.6. and to Strangers, which have born witness of thy Charity before the Church: S. Paul even boasted of the forward zeal of them of Achaia, and God was glorified for their liberal distribution to all Men.
4. From God and Christ, whose Euge, Well done, good and faithful servants, whose, Come ye blessed of my Father, whose testimony, I was hungry, Matth. 25. and ye fed me; naked, and ye cloathed me;
4. From God and christ, whose Euge, Well done, good and faithful Servants, whose, Come you blessed of my Father, whose testimony, I was hungry, Matthew 25. and you fed me; naked, and you clothed me;
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A Crown of Righteousness, and Life, is provided, and fore-promised, to them that fight the good Fight, that keep the Faith, that are faithful unto death.
A Crown of Righteousness, and Life, is provided, and forepromised, to them that fight the good Fight, that keep the Faith, that Are faithful unto death.
Great and precious promises, that God will receive us, be our Father and our God, to provoke us to cleanse our selves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit,
Great and precious promises, that God will receive us, be our Father and our God, to provoke us to cleanse our selves from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit,
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And in the Letter, the highest praise, for he that is circumcised in heart and spirit, that is a Christian within, his praise shall be of God, and he is approved indeed whom God commendeth; and we have God's word for it, that the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
And in the letter, the highest praise, for he that is circumcised in heart and Spirit, that is a Christian within, his praise shall be of God, and he is approved indeed whom God commends; and we have God's word for it, that the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
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God gives not only leave, but charge; and 'tis not only an allowable courtesie, but a just debt and tribute due to virtuous persons, to declare and celebrate their famous Acts. 'Tis an Apostolical precept to the Philippians concerning Epaphroditus, who for the work of Christ was near unto death;
God gives not only leave, but charge; and it's not only an allowable courtesy, but a just debt and tribute due to virtuous Persons, to declare and celebrate their famous Acts. It's an Apostolical precept to the Philippians Concerning Epaphroditus, who for the work of christ was near unto death;
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Praedicendo praecepit, Verily, I say unto you, wheresoever this Gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this that this woman hath done be told, for a memorial of her.
Praedicendo praecepit, Verily, I say unto you, wheresoever this Gospel shall be preached in the Whole world, there shall also this that this woman hath done be told, for a memorial of her.
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There seems to be a great agreement and likeness betwixt the hundred and forty fourth Psalm, in point of happiness, and this Chapter in matter of Duty; and Praise resulting from it.
There seems to be a great agreement and likeness betwixt the hundred and forty fourth Psalm, in point of happiness, and this Chapter in matter of Duty; and Praise resulting from it.
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David therefore to shew, populum quae faciunt beatiorem, What will make a people happy, proceeds thus, v. 12. That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth, that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace.
David Therefore to show, Populum Quae faciunt beatiorem, What will make a people happy, proceeds thus, v. 12. That our Sons may be as plants grown up in their youth, that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished After the similitude of a palace.
So Solomon in this Chapter, to describe the Woman who deserveth praise, she that is so good a wife, that the heart of her Husband doth safely trust in her, that will do him good,
So Solomon in this Chapter, to describe the Woman who deserveth praise, she that is so good a wife, that the heart of her Husband does safely trust in her, that will do him good,
and renders him honourable in the gates. She that is so good an Houswife, that she worketh willingly with her hands, stays at home, riseth early, is industrious, planteth, purchaseth, increaseth her estate, she that is so good a Mother,
and renders him honourable in the gates. She that is so good an Housewife, that she works willingly with her hands, stays At home, Riseth early, is Industria, plants, purchases, increases her estate, she that is so good a Mother,
as to educate her children well, and so good a Mistress as to provide most carefully for all her servants, that they are so far from wanting cloaths, that their Liveries are Scarlet.
as to educate her children well, and so good a Mistress as to provide most carefully for all her Servants, that they Are so Far from wanting clothes, that their Liveries Are Scarlet.
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She that is so good a Neighbour that she treats the rich, and relieves the poor and needy, and obliges all by the law of kindness in her tongue, sweetning all by kindest words, and kinder looks.
She that is so good a Neighbour that she treats the rich, and relieves the poor and needy, and obliges all by the law of kindness in her tongue, sweetening all by Kindest words, and kinder looks.
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yea, is almost adored as a terrestrial Goddess. But after all this, saith Solomon, yet shew I you a more excellent way to obtain true and lasting praise;
yea, is almost adored as a terrestrial Goddess. But After all this, Says Solomon, yet show I you a more excellent Way to obtain true and lasting praise;
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and if they attain any, 'tis a poor and empty praise which may sound and make a noise in the world, amongst the foolish heard, but signifies little with wise Men,
and if they attain any, it's a poor and empty praise which may found and make a noise in the world, among the foolish herd, but signifies little with wise Men,
A truth so evident, and clear by its own light, 'tis hard to add any thing to it for proof or illustration, to make it clearer, nature hath printed it in our hearts,
A truth so evident, and clear by its own Light, it's hard to add any thing to it for proof or illustration, to make it clearer, nature hath printed it in our hearts,
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and the very acknowledging and testifying that they have them, is a praising of them highly: as Acts 11.24. Barnabas is abundantly praised, in that testimony that he was a good man, full of the Holy Ghost, and of faith, without adding other encomiastick Words.
and the very acknowledging and testifying that they have them, is a praising of them highly: as Acts 11.24. Barnabas is abundantly praised, in that testimony that he was a good man, full of the Holy Ghost, and of faith, without adding other encomiastic Words.
So when God himself vouchsafes to write Job 's Panegyrick, Job 1.1. he calls him his servant, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil.
So when God himself vouchsafes to write Job is Panegyric, Job 1.1. he calls him his servant, a perfect and an upright man, one that fears God, and escheweth evil.
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And S. Paul expresly saith, that God gave testimony to David, when he said of him, I have found David a man after mine own heart, who shall fulfil my will.
And S. Paul expressly Says, that God gave testimony to David, when he said of him, I have found David a man After mine own heart, who shall fulfil my will.
I shall therefore confine my self, or rather willingly submit to be confined by the straits of time, to very narrow measures, which shall be these two:
I shall Therefore confine my self, or rather willingly submit to be confined by the straits of time, to very narrow measures, which shall be these two:
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2. To shew what usually acquires praise to men, in reference to God, their Neighbours and themselves, and declare how being sincerely religious, will intitle us to it on those Accounts.
2. To show what usually acquires praise to men, in Referente to God, their Neighbours and themselves, and declare how being sincerely religious, will entitle us to it on those Accounts.
and consequently, what is next to them, and likest to them, is the next, and first in the order of the secondary objects of Praise. Now that is the Image of God reflected and imprinted on the Soul of Man;
and consequently, what is next to them, and likest to them, is the next, and First in the order of the secondary objects of Praise. Now that is the Image of God reflected and imprinted on the Soul of Man;
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and this, Religion and the Fear of God produceth: Eph. 4.24. The new man is created after God's image in righteousness and true holiness: And Coloss. 3.10. The new man is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him.
and this, Religion and the fear of God Produceth: Ephesians 4.24. The new man is created After God's image in righteousness and true holiness: And Coloss. 3.10. The new man is renewed in knowledge After the image of him that created him.
And they that sincerely embrace the great and precious promises of the Gospel, are thereby made partakers of the divine nature: A God-like temper and disposition.
And they that sincerely embrace the great and precious promises of the Gospel, Are thereby made partakers of the divine nature: A Godlike temper and disposition.
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and be ye perfect as your heavenly father is perfect, Matth. 5.48. They therefore that approach so near the most praise-worthy object, deserve great praise.
and be you perfect as your heavenly father is perfect, Matthew 5.48. They Therefore that approach so near the most praiseworthy Object, deserve great praise.
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Now the fear of God is excellent, Psal. 19. The Saints are the excellent of the earth; Psal. 16.3. The righteous is more excellent than his Neighbour, Prov. 12.26. Wisdom excelleth folly, as light excelleth darkness, Eccles. 2.13. And the things of God's law, wherein good men exercise themselves, are said to be more excellent, Rom. 2.18. The godly therefore are to be praised, for they are excellent.
Now the Fear of God is excellent, Psalm 19. The Saints Are the excellent of the earth; Psalm 16.3. The righteous is more excellent than his Neighbour, Curae 12.26. Wisdom excels folly, as Light excels darkness, Eccles. 2.13. And the things of God's law, wherein good men exercise themselves, Are said to be more excellent, Rom. 2.18. The godly Therefore Are to be praised, for they Are excellent.
Luk. 10.42. (And so did our honourable Mary, if ever any) and it is implyed in the reproach cast upon Sinners: Prov. 1.29. That they did not chuse the fear of the Lord:
Luk. 10.42. (And so did our honourable Marry, if ever any) and it is employed in the reproach cast upon Sinners: Curae 1.29. That they did not choose the Fear of the Lord:
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And it's the high commendation of Moses, Heb. 11.25, 26. That he chose to suffer affliction with the people of God, rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season,
And it's the high commendation of Moses, Hebrew 11.25, 26. That he chosen to suffer affliction with the people of God, rather than to enjoy the pleasures of since for a season,
and where it is in truth it will both continue and grow. The righteous is an everlasting foundation: Prov. 10.25. The good part they chuse shall not be taken away.
and where it is in truth it will both continue and grow. The righteous is an everlasting Foundation: Curae 10.25. The good part they choose shall not be taken away.
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2. I shall consider the object of Praise more specially, and what men are esteemed to merit praise for, with respect to God, their Neighbours and themselves.
2. I shall Consider the Object of Praise more specially, and what men Are esteemed to merit praise for, with respect to God, their Neighbours and themselves.
1. This fear will make good servants to God. This is a principal part of a servants duty. Mal. 1.6. If I be a Master where is my fear? Now this fear is the root of universal obedience:
1. This Fear will make good Servants to God. This is a principal part of a Servants duty. Malachi 1.6. If I be a Master where is my Fear? Now this Fear is the root of universal Obedience:
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he that fears God will not, dare not offend him: Fear God and keep his Commandments, this is the whole duty of man: Eccles. 12.13. Only fear the Lord, and serve him;
he that fears God will not, Dare not offend him: fear God and keep his commandments, this is the Whole duty of man: Eccles. 12.13. Only Fear the Lord, and serve him;
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if you fear him, you will not fail to serve him. What doth the Lord require of thee, Deut. 10.12. but to fear him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and soul:
if you Fear him, you will not fail to serve him. What does the Lord require of thee, Deuteronomy 10.12. but to Fear him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and soul:
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but so did not I because of the fear of God, and good Subjects: Fear thou the Lord, and the King; Prov. 24.21. Fear God, and honour the King: 1 Pet. 2.17. One will enforce the other, and will make subject for conscience sake: Rom. 13.5. It will make loving and good Husbands, and it will make good and obedient Wives, like Sarah; for holy women who trust in God are in subjection to their own husbands:
but so did not I Because of the Fear of God, and good Subject's: fear thou the Lord, and the King; Curae 24.21. fear God, and honour the King: 1 Pet. 2.17. One will enforce the other, and will make Subject for conscience sake: Rom. 13.5. It will make loving and good Husbands, and it will make good and obedient Wives, like Sarah; for holy women who trust in God Are in subjection to their own Husbands:
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nor deny what's equal to their servants, whilst they remember themselves have a Father, and a Master in heaven; Col. 4.1. It will make dutiful children, and faithful servants.
nor deny what's equal to their Servants, while they Remember themselves have a Father, and a Master in heaven; Col. 4.1. It will make dutiful children, and faithful Servants.
The good man is ever merciful, and lendeth; yea, liberal, and giveth. Cornelius is described, Acts 10.1. A devout man that feared God, and gave much alms to the people;
The good man is ever merciful, and dares; yea, liberal, and gives. Cornelius is described, Acts 10.1. A devout man that feared God, and gave much alms to the people;
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So that if to be good in all relations, and to be a Benefactor and common good to mankind, deserves praise, the fear of God deserves it, which makes men such.
So that if to be good in all relations, and to be a Benefactor and Common good to mankind, deserves praise, the Fear of God deserves it, which makes men such.
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And nothing is more praiseworthy in man's account, than to be wise, nor in the account of God, than to be wise to salvation. Now the fear of the Lord not only makes wise, but is wisdom it self.
And nothing is more praiseworthy in Man's account, than to be wise, nor in the account of God, than to be wise to salvation. Now the Fear of the Lord not only makes wise, but is Wisdom it self.
The fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding: Job 28.28. Wisdom and Godliness are synonymous words in the Holy Ghost's Language, the wise man is the good man, ( wise virgins, Matth. 25.) and the wicked man the fool. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
The Fear of the Lord, that is Wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding: Job 28.28. Wisdom and Godliness Are synonymous words in the Holy Ghost's Language, the wise man is the good man, (wise Virgins, Matthew 25.) and the wicked man the fool. The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom;
I am loth, notwithstanding the straits of time, to dismiss this great truth without some short improvement, let me therefore take advantage from the desire of fame and praise, which nature hath planted in us all.
I am loath, notwithstanding the straits of time, to dismiss this great truth without Some short improvement, let me Therefore take advantage from the desire of fame and praise, which nature hath planted in us all.
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and sure method of attaining it, by labouring to be soundly and sincerely godly, but build upon the sand, that hollow, sinking ground, which will not bear this triumphal Arch, this Royal Pillar;
and sure method of attaining it, by labouring to be soundly and sincerely godly, but built upon the sand, that hollow, sinking ground, which will not bear this triumphal Arch, this Royal Pillar;
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their natural, fortuitous, acquired accomplishments, their strength, beauty, riches, honour, fleshly wisdom, all which are perishing and vain, false and deceiving,
their natural, fortuitous, acquired accomplishments, their strength, beauty, riches, honour, fleshly Wisdom, all which Are perishing and vain, false and deceiving,
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I beseech you therefore, and adjure you by all the obligations of duty to God, and wisdom for your selves, devote your selves to the fear of God entirely.
I beseech you Therefore, and adjure you by all the obligations of duty to God, and Wisdom for your selves, devote your selves to the Fear of God entirely.
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Resolve to be good in very good earnest; to be Christians indeed, and Christians within, circumcised in heart and spirit, Rom. 2.28. that your praise may be of God, and not of men:
Resolve to be good in very good earnest; to be Christians indeed, and Christians within, circumcised in heart and Spirit, Rom. 2.28. that your praise may be of God, and not of men:
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And to encourage you, lift up your eyes, bestow one steddy, wishful glance upon the goodly fruit, with which this tree of life is loaden, of which, whoever eats shall never die, but live for ever.
And to encourage you, lift up your eyes, bestow one steady, wishful glance upon the goodly fruit, with which this tree of life is loaded, of which, whoever eats shall never die, but live for ever.
1. All your sins shall be pardoned, you shall have peace with God, with conscience, and with all the creatures; acceptance of your persons, and of all your services.
1. All your Sins shall be pardoned, you shall have peace with God, with conscience, and with all the creatures; acceptance of your Persons, and of all your services.
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4. You shall be ingrafted into Christ, adopted into the Family of God, made temples of the Holy Ghost, with all the Blessings which are consequent on these.
4. You shall be ingrafted into christ, adopted into the Family of God, made Temples of the Holy Ghost, with all the Blessings which Are consequent on these.
yea, inherit all things: have all your wants supplied, all just desires satisfied, all conditions sanctified, all providences blessed, to promote your everlasting good.
yea, inherit all things: have all your Wants supplied, all just Desires satisfied, all conditions sanctified, all providences blessed, to promote your everlasting good.
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Let me set before you the examples of the Saints of God, who, though men of like passions with your selves, inwardly clogged with the same corrupt and sinful nature, outwardly beset with the like or same temptations, cast off the weight which hung upon them, broke through the difficulties which did encompass them,
Let me Set before you the Examples of the Saints of God, who, though men of like passion with your selves, inwardly clogged with the same corrupt and sinful nature, outwardly beset with the like or same temptations, cast off the weight which hung upon them, broke through the difficulties which did encompass them,
Reflect on all the Worthies of the Old Testament, and New, the holy Patriarchs, Prophets and Apostles, the noble Army of Martyrs, all the primitive Christians, whose names are recorded in the Church's Story, all the devout men and women of succeeding ages;
Reflect on all the Worthies of the Old Testament, and New, the holy Patriarchs, prophets and Apostles, the noble Army of Martyrs, all the primitive Christians, whose names Are recorded in the Church's Story, all the devout men and women of succeeding ages;
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I mean the thrice honourable, and truly noble, the most excellent and incomparable Lady, the sacred Shrine of whose venerable Herse we are now drenching with the just tribute of our floods of tears,
I mean the thrice honourable, and truly noble, the most excellent and incomparable Lady, the sacred Shrine of whose venerable Hearse we Are now drenching with the just tribute of our floods of tears,
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She was a Woman, of the feebler Sex, a sinful daughter of first sinning Eve, a rich woman, and how hardly can such be saved? That had as much business to divert her,
She was a Woman, of the feebler Sex, a sinful daughter of First sinning Eve, a rich woman, and how hardly can such be saved? That had as much business to divert her,
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as any of you, and lived in the same atheistical, degenerate age with your selves, wherein sincere and serious Religion is made the greatest Ridicule, esteemed the most unmodish and unfashionable thing.
as any of you, and lived in the same atheistical, degenerate age with your selves, wherein sincere and serious Religion is made the greatest Ridicule, esteemed the most unmodish and unfashionable thing.
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Come see those Shews, Quos nemo mortalium vidit, vel visurus est, Come see, come hear such an example of Heroick Virtue, of Generous Piety, of sincere, humble, unaffected, serious, fruitful Religion, as in all respects this age hath not produced,
Come see those Shows, Quos nemo mortalium vidit, vel visurus est, Come see, come hear such an Exampl of Heroic Virtue, of Generous Piety, of sincere, humble, unaffected, serious, fruitful Religion, as in all respects this age hath not produced,
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and draw her in little (on so few remaining Sands) who had nothing little, nothing mean, but a little esteem of her own perfections, and being mean in her own eyes.
and draw her in little (on so few remaining Sands) who had nothing little, nothing mean, but a little esteem of her own perfections, and being mean in her own eyes.
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great in the honour of her Birth, being born a Lady, and a Virtuosa both, Seventh Daughter of that eminently Honourable Richard, the First Earl of Cork, who being born a private Gentleman, and younger Brother of a younger Brother, to no other Heritage than is expressed in the Device and Motto, which his humble Gratitude inscribed on all the Palaces he built, God's Providence, mine Inheritance.
great in the honour of her Birth, being born a Lady, and a Virtuosa both, Seventh Daughter of that eminently Honourable Richard, the First Earl of Cork, who being born a private Gentleman, and younger Brother of a younger Brother, to no other Heritage than is expressed in the Device and Motto, which his humble Gratitude inscribed on all the Palaces he built, God's Providence, mine Inheritance.
By that Providence, and his diligent and wise Industry, raised such an Honour and Estate, and left such a Family as never any Subject of these three Kingdoms did,
By that Providence, and his diligent and wise Industry, raised such an Honour and Estate, and left such a Family as never any Subject of these three Kingdoms did,
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This Noble Lord by his prudent and pious Consort, no less an Ornament and Honour to their Descendants than himself, was blessed with five Sons, of which he lived to see four Lords,
This Noble Lord by his prudent and pious Consort, no less an Ornament and Honour to their Descendants than himself, was blessed with five Sons, of which he lived to see four lords,
Master Boyl (who was then a Widdower) came one Morning to wait upon Sir Jeoffry Fenton, at that time a great Officer of State in the Kingdom of Ireland; who being engaged in business,
Master Boil (who was then a Widower) Come one Morning to wait upon Sir Jeoffry Fenton, At that time a great Officer of State in the Kingdom of Ireland; who being engaged in business,
and not knowing who it was who desired to speak with him, a while delayed him access, which time he spent pleasantly with his young Daughter in her Nurses Arms. But when Sir Jeoffrey came,
and not knowing who it was who desired to speak with him, a while delayed him access, which time he spent pleasantly with his young Daughter in her Nurse's Arms. But when Sir Geoffrey Come,
Nor did she derive less honour from the collateral, than the descending Line, being Sister by Soul and Genius, as well as Blood to these great Personages, whose illustrious, unspotted, and resplendent Honour, and Virtue, and whose useful Learning, and accurate Pens may attone and expiate,
Nor did she derive less honour from the collateral, than the descending Line, being Sister by Soul and Genius, as well as Blood to these great Personages, whose illustrious, unspotted, and resplendent Honour, and Virtue, and whose useful Learning, and accurate Pens may atone and expiate,
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2. The Right Honourable Roger, Earl of Orery, that great Poet, great States-man, great Soldier, and great Every-thing which merits the name of Great or Good.
2. The Right Honourable Roger, Earl of Orery, that great Poet, great Statesman, great Soldier, and great Everything which merits the name of Great or Good.
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4. And that Honourable, and well known name R. Boyl, Esquire, that profound Philosopher, accomplished Humanist, and excellent Divine, I had almost said Lay-Bishop. as one hath stiled Sir H. Savil, whose Works alone may make a Library.
4. And that Honourable, and well known name R. Boyl, Esquire, that profound Philosopher, accomplished Humanist, and excellent Divine, I had almost said Lay-Bishop. as one hath styled Sir H. Savil, whose Works alone may make a Library.
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The Fourth, the Lady Joan, to the Earl of Kildare, not only Primier Earl of Ireland, but the ancientest House in Christendom of that degree, the present Earl being the six and twentieth,
The Fourth, the Lady Joan, to the Earl of Kildare, not only Primier Earl of Ireland, but the Ancientest House in Christendom of that degree, the present Earl being the six and twentieth,
And, as I have heard, it was that great Antiquary, King Charles the First his observation, that the three anientest Families in Europe for Nobility, were the Veres in England, Earls of Oxford, and the Fitz-Geralds in Ireland, Earls of Kildare: and Momorancy in France. 'Tis observable, that the present young Earl of Kildare is a mixture of the Blood of Fitz-Geralds and Veres.
And, as I have herd, it was that great Antiquary, King Charles the First his observation, that the three anientest Families in Europe for Nobilt, were the Veres in England, Earls of Oxford, and the Fitzgerald's in Ireland, Earls of Kildare: and Momorancy in France. It's observable, that the present young Earl of Kildare is a mixture of the Blood of Fitzgerald's and Veres.
The Fifth, the Lady Katharine, who was married to the Lord Vicount Ranelaugh, and Mother to the present generous Earl of Ranelaugh, of which Family I could have added an eminent Remark, I meet with in Fuller 's Worthies.
The Fifth, the Lady Katherine, who was married to the Lord Viscount Ranelagh, and Mother to the present generous Earl of Ranelagh, of which Family I could have added an eminent Remark, I meet with in Fuller is Worthies.
The Seventh (the number of Perfection) which shut up and crown'd this noble Train, (for the Eighth, the Lady Margaret died unmarried) was our excellent Lady Mary, married to Charles Earl of Warwick: of whom,
The Seventh (the number of Perfection) which shut up and crowned this noble Train, (for the Eighth, the Lady Margaret died unmarried) was our excellent Lady Marry, married to Charles Earl of Warwick: of whom,
But she needed neither borrowed Shades, nor reflexive Lights, to set her off, being personally great in all natural Endowments and Accomplishments of Soul,
But she needed neither borrowed Shades, nor reflexive Lights, to Set her off, being personally great in all natural Endowments and Accomplishments of Soul,
Great by her Tongue; for never Woman used one better, speaking so gracefully, promptly, discreetly, pertinently, holily, that I have oft admired the edifying words that proceeded from her Mouth.
Great by her Tongue; for never Woman used one better, speaking so gracefully, promptly, discreetly, pertinently, holily, that I have oft admired the edifying words that proceeded from her Mouth.
Great by her Pen, as you may (Ex pede Herculem) discover by that little taste of it, the world hath been happy in the hasty fruit of one or two interrupted hours after Supper, which she professed to me with a little regret,
Great by her Pen, as you may (Ex pede Herculem) discover by that little taste of it, the world hath been happy in the hasty fruit of one or two interrupted hours After Supper, which she professed to me with a little regret,
Great in her nobleness of Living, and in her free and splendid Hospitality. Great in the unparallel'd sincerity of constant, faithful, condescending Friendship;
Great in her nobleness of Living, and in her free and splendid Hospitality. Great in the unparalleled sincerity of constant, faithful, condescending Friendship;
The Substance of great Volumes uses to be summarily contracted into Contents and Titles. All I have said is but an imperfect Index, to this great Folio of Voluminous Virtue. You that knew her must have the Book before you, turn over the leaves of your own memories,
The Substance of great Volumes uses to be summarily contracted into Contents and Titles. All I have said is but an imperfect Index, to this great Folio of Voluminous Virtue. You that knew her must have the Book before you, turn over the leaves of your own memories,
O thou Great, Heroick, Noble, Blessed Soul, (and blessed be that God, and Grace that made thee such) Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Oh thou Great, Heroic, Noble, Blessed Soul, (and blessed be that God, and Grace that made thee such) Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
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thou didst neither prize them, nor catch at praises by them, but didst fear the Lord with all thy heart, and esteemedst that thy only praise and honour.
thou didst neither prize them, nor catch At praises by them, but didst Fear the Lord with all thy heart, and esteemedst that thy only praise and honour.
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Thou art now praising God, and we are praising thee: with the Sprigs of those Lawrels will we crown thee which thy own hands did plant, and eyes did water;
Thou art now praising God, and we Are praising thee: with the Sprigs of those Laurels will we crown thee which thy own hands did plant, and eyes did water;
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I shall begin with that which always had the first place in her care, and heart, her Religion, and Piety, which in the language of my Text, is the fear of the Lord. And I may,
I shall begin with that which always had the First place in her care, and heart, her Religion, and Piety, which in the language of my Text, is the Fear of the Lord. And I may,
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yet she would confess she understood nothing of the life and power of Religion upon her heart, had no spiritual sense of it, till some years after she was married.
yet she would confess she understood nothing of the life and power of Religion upon her heart, had no spiritual sense of it, till Some Years After she was married.
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She hath told me also with what prejudice and strange apprehensions, as to matters of Religion, she came into the Family in which she lived and died with so much Honour,
She hath told me also with what prejudice and strange apprehensions, as to matters of Religion, she Come into the Family in which she lived and died with so much Honour,
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and substantial truths, and observe the order and good Government, and received encouragement from her Right Honourable Father-in-law, who had always an extraordinary value for her, and affection to her:
and substantial truths, and observe the order and good Government, and received encouragement from her Right Honourable Father-in-law, who had always an extraordinary valve for her, and affection to her:
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So if a man take up the reports the world gives of serious Christians, or sees them at a distance busily attending all the duties of their holy Calling and Profession, he thinks of them as Festus did of Paul: that they are beside themselves, or mad: but if he acquaint himself more throughly with them,
So if a man take up the reports the world gives of serious Christians, or sees them At a distance busily attending all the duties of their holy Calling and Profession, he thinks of them as Festus did of Paul: that they Are beside themselves, or mad: but if he acquaint himself more thoroughly with them,
God made use of two more remote means of her Conversion, Afflictions, and Retirement, the kind of the first, and the occasion of the second need not here be named.
God made use of two more remote means of her Conversion, Afflictions, and Retirement, the kind of the First, and the occasion of the second need not Here be nam.
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as these were in her circumstances, for she would since acknowledge that her great difficulty and remora, was her love of the pleasures and vanities of the world, which she neither knew how to reconcile with the strictness of Religion,
as these were in her Circumstances, for she would since acknowledge that her great difficulty and remora, was her love of the pleasures and vanities of the world, which she neither knew how to reconcile with the strictness of Religion,
and to her Friends would frequently and freely do it, assuring them That she had no cause to repent the change she found, of the solid and satisfying pleasures she obtained in Religion,
and to her Friends would frequently and freely do it, assuring them That she had no cause to Repent the change she found, of the solid and satisfying pleasures she obtained in Religion,
1 Cor. 1.21.) and Christian Conference, and (because such an hint may do others good) the pressing the necessity of speedy and true repentance, and shewing the danger of procrastination, and puttings off,
1 Cor. 1.21.) and Christian Conference, and (Because such an hint may do Others good) the pressing the necessity of speedy and true Repentance, and showing the danger of procrastination, and puttings off,
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And I verily believe few (if any) ever chose the better part, more resolutely than this our noble Mary, or devoted themselves more unreservedly to God's love, and fear, and service, learning to be good in very good earnest,
And I verily believe few (if any) ever chosen the better part, more resolutely than this our noble Marry, or devoted themselves more unreservedly to God's love, and Fear, and service, learning to be good in very good earnest,
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And this she drew up at large, with her own hand judiciously, soberly, modestly, humbly, and about twenty years since did me the honour with greatest secrecy to read it to me,
And this she drew up At large, with her own hand judiciously, soberly, modestly, humbly, and about twenty Years since did me the honour with greatest secrecy to read it to me,
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3. Therefore for her practice of it, it was her great design to walk worthy of God in all well-pleasing, to adorn her professed subjection to the Gospel, by a conversation becoming it,
3. Therefore for her practice of it, it was her great Design to walk worthy of God in all Well-pleasing, to adorn her professed subjection to the Gospel, by a Conversation becoming it,
yet for her self she would never allow her self the addition of artificial handsomness, (used neither paint nor patch) and was pleased with a saying of one of her spiritual Friends, upon the reading the Book which apologizes for it:
yet for her self she would never allow her self the addition of artificial handsomeness, (used neither paint nor patch) and was pleased with a saying of one of her spiritual Friends, upon the reading the Book which apologizes for it:
First, How those who professed to believe an Eternal Estate, and it's dependance upon the short inch of time, could complain of times lying as a dead commodity on their hands, which they were troubled how to drive away.
First, How those who professed to believe an Eternal Estate, and it's dependence upon the short inch of time, could complain of times lying as a dead commodity on their hands, which they were troubled how to drive away.
This, at first, she used to perform every Evening; but finding that inconvenient, by reason of her Lords long illness, which gave her many inevitable diversions and interruptions at that season, she changed it into the quiet, silent morning, always rising early.
This, At First, she used to perform every Evening; but finding that inconvenient, by reason of her lords long illness, which gave her many inevitable diversions and interruptions At that season, she changed it into the quiet, silent morning, always rising early.
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or prevailing, or whatever might be useful for caution or encouragement, afford her matter of thankfulness or humiliation. And by this means she had arrived at such experience, that she could conclude, at least make strong conjectures of the events of things she spread before the Lord in prayer, by the frame of her own heart, in the performance of it,
or prevailing, or whatever might be useful for caution or encouragement, afford her matter of thankfulness or humiliation. And by this means she had arrived At such experience, that she could conclude, At least make strong Conjectures of the events of things she spread before the Lord in prayer, by the frame of her own heart, in the performance of it,
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for she sometimes using her voice, hath been over-heard, and her own Lord (knowing her hours of prayer) once conveyed a grave Minister into a secret place, within hearing, whom,
for she sometime using her voice, hath been overheard, and her own Lord (knowing her hours of prayer) once conveyed a grave Minister into a secret place, within hearing, whom,
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as much as she excelled others in most things, 'twas in meditation: this was her Master-piece; for she usually walked two hours dayly in the morning, to meditate alone, in which divine art she was an accomplished Mistress, both in set and occasional, in the first chusing some select subject, which she would press upon her heart, with intensest thoughts, till she had drawn out all its juice and nourishment:
as much as she excelled Others in most things, 'twas in meditation: this was her Masterpiece; for she usually walked two hours daily in the morning, to meditate alone, in which divine art she was an accomplished Mistress, both in Set and occasional, in the First choosing Some select Subject, which she would press upon her heart, with intensest thoughts, till she had drawn out all its juice and nourishment:
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unde hic fervor, aisi ex amere Dei? unde legis Christi indefessa meditatio nisi ex defiderio ejus qui legem dedit? prayer, and meditation: a short dressing time,
unde hic fervor, aisi ex amere Dei? unde Legis Christ indefessa meditatio nisi ex defiderio His qui legem dedit? prayer, and meditation: a short dressing time,
and ordering her domestick Affairs, or reading some good Book, spent the remainder of the morning till Chappel-prayers, from which she was never absent, and at which she was ever reverend, and a devout example to her whole Family.
and ordering her domestic Affairs, or reading Some good Book, spent the remainder of the morning till Chapel-prayers, from which she was never absent, and At which she was ever reverend, and a devout Exampl to her Whole Family.
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and for grace to incline our hearts to keep, the fourth Commandment, as well as any of the other nine: and 'tis not hard to observe that the streams of Religion are deep,
and for grace to incline our hearts to keep, the fourth Commandment, as well as any of the other nine: and it's not hard to observe that the streams of Religion Are deep,
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And this I shall do by transcribing word for word out of her Diary, what I find written with her own hand, concerning one of the last Sacrament Days, she ever enjoyed.
And this I shall do by transcribing word for word out of her Diary, what I find written with her own hand, Concerning one of the last Sacrament Days, she ever enjoyed.
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For the Sacrament which was appointed to have been administred in her Ladyships Chappel upon Easter-day, was put off by reason of her falling ill in Passion week. November, 25. Sacrament Day.
For the Sacrament which was appointed to have been administered in her Ladyships Chappel upon Easterday, was put off by reason of her falling ill in Passion Week. November, 25. Sacrament Day.
When I had read in the Word, the Chapters of the Sufferings of my Blessed Saviour, I spent much time in meditating of his dying love. By which thoughts I found my heart much drawn out to love him,
When I had read in the Word, the Chapters of the Sufferings of my Blessed Saviour, I spent much time in meditating of his dying love. By which thoughts I found my heart much drawn out to love him,
and melted by his love: then with great and awful apprehensions of God upon my heart, I went to pray. In which duty my heart was lifted up in the high praises of God, for both spiritual and temporal mercies:
and melted by his love: then with great and awful apprehensions of God upon my heart, I went to pray. In which duty my heart was lifted up in the high praises of God, for both spiritual and temporal Mercies:
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and my affections were much drawn out in the duty, in which my heart did follow exceeding hard after God for a nearer communion with him in the Sacrament than ever yet I had.
and my affections were much drawn out in the duty, in which my heart did follow exceeding hard After God for a nearer communion with him in the Sacrament than ever yet I had.
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and for the Gospel, and the Covenant of Grace, and for converting Grace, and for Justification, and for some measure of Sanctification: and for so much Patience exercised toward me, before my conversion: and in order to it, imbittering Creature-comforts, that I might seek for comforts above: and for a sanctified affliction, and for some degree of patience to bear it,
and for the Gospel, and the Covenant of Grace, and for converting Grace, and for Justification, and for Some measure of Sanctification: and for so much Patience exercised towards me, before my conversion: and in order to it, embittering Creature comforts, that I might seek for comforts above: and for a sanctified affliction, and for Some degree of patience to bear it,
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and for supports under it by the warm and lively comforts of the Holy Ghost: and for returns of prayer: and for so many opportunities to seek unto God:
and for supports under it by the warm and lively comforts of the Holy Ghost: and for returns of prayer: and for so many opportunities to seek unto God:
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and for the sweet reviving hours I had enjoyed with God in solitude by Heavenly Meditations: and for the Word and Sacraments, and the sanctifying motions of Gods Spirit. I was in a more than usual manner melted in the duty, and shed a very great plenty of tears in it:
and for the sweet reviving hours I had enjoyed with God in solitude by Heavenly Meditations: and for the Word and Sacraments, and the sanctifying motions of God's Spirit. I was in a more than usual manner melted in the duty, and shed a very great plenty of tears in it:
Afterwards, at the confession before the Sacrament, I found my heart in a more than usual manner broken for my sins, which I bewailed with great plenty of tears, and from my heart judged, and loathed my self for them.
Afterwards, At the Confessi before the Sacrament, I found my heart in a more than usual manner broken for my Sins, which I bewailed with great plenty of tears, and from my heart judged, and loathed my self for them.
After I had received, I found my heart in an extraordinary manner warmed with love to God. And my Soul did follow very hard after him, to be made more holy, and for Grace to serve him better than ever yet I had done.
After I had received, I found my heart in an extraordinary manner warmed with love to God. And my Soul did follow very hard After him, to be made more holy, and for Grace to serve him better than ever yet I had done.
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and Heavenly Frame, and then in private blessed God, for that blessed Feast, and begged strength to keep my promises I had made to God, of new obedience.
and Heavenly Frame, and then in private blessed God, for that blessed Feast, and begged strength to keep my promises I had made to God, of new Obedience.
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And had also meditations of the Joys of Heaven, with the thoughts of being for ever freed from sin, and of being ever with the Lord, where I should enjoy him in his fullest love.
And had also meditations of the Joys of Heaven, with the thoughts of being for ever freed from since, and of being ever with the Lord, where I should enjoy him in his Fullest love.
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O Lord, I do from my Soul bless thee for this sweet day, in which thou wert pleased to vouchsafe unto me, thy most unworthy Servant, more Soul-joy, than thou didst give me for a long time before.
O Lord, I do from my Soul bless thee for this sweet day, in which thou Wertenberg pleased to vouchsafe unto me, thy most unworthy Servant, more Soul-joy, than thou didst give me for a long time before.
She was a very ferious and artentive hearer of the Word, and constantly after Sermon recollected what she heard, sometimes by writing, always by thinking and calling it to mind, that she might make it her own,
She was a very serious and artentive hearer of the Word, and constantly After Sermon recollected what she herd, sometime by writing, always by thinking and calling it to mind, that she might make it her own,
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And though this was beautiful and lovely, yet her chief glory was within, in the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, in that dress of Graces which adorned her Soul, this string was all of Orient Pearls,
And though this was beautiful and lovely, yet her chief glory was within, in the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, in that dress of Graces which adorned her Soul, this string was all of Orient Pearls,
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The Head of her Knowledge was comprehensive and clear. The Eye of her Faith was piercing and steddy. The Ear of her obedience was open and light of hearing, and boared at the door posts of wisdoms house.
The Head of her Knowledge was comprehensive and clear. The Eye of her Faith was piercing and steady. The Ear of her Obedience was open and Light of hearing, and bored At the door posts of wisdoms house.
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The Hands of her Justice and Charity were strong and open. The Breasts of her Bounty were well-fashioned, and full of milk, and the Bowels of her compassion were tender and fruitful. Her hunger and thirst after righteousness was even greedy and insatiable. The heart of her sincerity was sound and lively, and the pulse of her conscience smooth and equal. The feet of her affections were swifter than the Roes on the mountains of Bether, more truly winged than the Poets feign their Mercuries. The natural heat of her Zeal more fervent than the coals of Juniper, and the radical moisture of her repentance more fluid than the springs of Pisgah. Being seen with dry eyes, under tear-moving circumstances, which very nearly concern'd her self,
The Hands of her justice and Charity were strong and open. The Breasts of her Bounty were well-fashioned, and full of milk, and the Bowels of her compassion were tender and fruitful. Her hunger and thirst After righteousness was even greedy and insatiable. The heart of her sincerity was found and lively, and the pulse of her conscience smooth and equal. The feet of her affections were swifter than the Roes on the Mountains of Behter, more truly winged than the Poets feign their Mercuries. The natural heat of her Zeal more fervent than the coals of Juniper, and the radical moisture of her Repentance more fluid than the springs of Pisgah. Being seen with dry eyes, under tear-moving Circumstances, which very nearly concerned her self,
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Now the Soul of this excellent Body, which animated all its goodly parts within, was the love of God, and the gorgeous Robe which cloathed it without, was her deep humility. These were the Sun and Moon in this great Firmament, all whose Stars were of the first magnitude, and the least of which would have made the great Luminary in another Orb. Such was this beauteous Spouse of Christ,
Now the Soul of this excellent Body, which animated all its goodly parts within, was the love of God, and the gorgeous Robe which clothed it without, was her deep humility. These were the Sun and Moon in this great Firmament, all whose Stars were of the First magnitude, and the least of which would have made the great Luminary in Another Orb. Such was this beauteous Spouse of christ,
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to this end she was affable, familiar, pleasant, of a free, and agreeable conversation, unaffected, not sour, reserved, morose, sad, dejected, melancholy, which presents Religion most disadvantageously.
to this end she was affable, familiar, pleasant, of a free, and agreeable Conversation, unaffected, not sour, reserved, morose, sad, dejected, melancholy, which presents Religion most disadvantageously.
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And she made grace and nature both subservient to the good of others. As we say of some neat, well fashion'd persons, what ere they wear becomes them, and sits well:
And she made grace and nature both subservient to the good of Others. As we say of Some neat, well fashioned Persons, what ere they wear becomes them, and sits well:
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She very inoffensively, regularly, devoutly, observed all the orders of the Church of England, in its Liturgy and publick Service, which she failed not to attend twice a day with exemplary Reverence,
She very inoffensively, regularly, devoutly, observed all the order of the Church of England, in its Liturgy and public Service, which she failed not to attend twice a day with exemplary reverence,
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3. She would perfume the company with good discourse, to prevent idle, or worse communication, not abruptly, obraidingly, or importunely, which is very nauseous and fulsome, and spoils a good game by bad playing.
3. She would perfume the company with good discourse, to prevent idle, or Worse communication, not abruptly, obraidingly, or importunely, which is very nauseous and fulsome, and spoils a good game by bad playing.
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But she was like a spiritual Stove, you should feel the heat, and not see the fire, and find your self in other company amongst the same persons, and rather wonder than perceive how you came there;
But she was like a spiritual Stove, you should feel the heat, and not see the fire, and find your self in other company among the same Persons, and rather wonder than perceive how you Come there;
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for she would drop a wise sentence, or moral holy Apothegm (with which she was admirably furnished, of her own making or collection) that suited with, at least not far remote from what was talked of,
for she would drop a wise sentence, or moral holy Apothegm (with which she was admirably furnished, of her own making or collection) that suited with, At least not Far remote from what was talked of,
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He that revenges an injury, acts the part of an Executioner. He that pardons it, acts the part of a Prince. Sanctified afflictions are spiritual promotions.
He that revenges an injury, acts the part of an Executioner. He that Pardons it, acts the part of a Prince. Sanctified afflictions Are spiritual promotions.
Why should I despair of making one piece of your self, agree with the other, your practice with your convictions, your conversation with your conscience.
Why should I despair of making one piece of your self, agree with the other, your practice with your convictions, your Conversation with your conscience.
And not to fright you with the Thunder-claps of wrath and vengeance, and God's judging you know who — listen still to the voice, 'tis your peculiar eminency to be kind and grateful (and because there is a kind of magnetick virtue in those arguments which touch our temper,
And not to fright you with the Thunderclaps of wrath and vengeance, and God's judging you know who — listen still to the voice, it's your peculiar eminency to be kind and grateful (and Because there is a kind of magnetic virtue in those Arguments which touch our temper,
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and pitch) I shall attack you on that side, hoping the strongest excellency of your nature, will prove the weakest defensasative for sin, and to keep out God.
and pitch) I shall attack you on that side, hoping the Strongest excellency of your nature, will prove the Weakest defensasative for since, and to keep out God.
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Oh, that you, who I dare say would take my word for any thing else, would do me the honour to take my word for him, who I assure you upon your sincere repentance will be fully reconciled to you in Christ,
O, that you, who I Dare say would take my word for any thing Else, would do me the honour to take my word for him, who I assure you upon your sincere Repentance will be Fully reconciled to you in christ,
2. In personal instruction, and familiar perswading of them, I appeal to the consciences of all that serv'd her, what one of them hath she not, on some occasion, dealt with to do them good.
2. In personal instruction, and familiar persuading of them, I appeal to the Consciences of all that served her, what one of them hath she not, on Some occasion, dealt with to do them good.
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5. In making it the Foot-step to preferment, for she used to make the hundredth and first Psalm the Rule of her Oeconomicks; and though she treated all her servants as Friends,
5. In making it the Footstep to preferment, for she used to make the hundredth and First Psalm the Rule of her Economics; and though she treated all her Servants as Friends,
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And she was not a first Table Christian only, we need not draw her Picture with a side-face, to hide the disfigurement of either side, both her hands wrought in the work of God:
And she was not a First Table Christian only, we need not draw her Picture with a side-face, to hide the disfigurement of either side, both her hands wrought in the work of God:
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yea, she had such an abhorrence of a dishonourable recess, from express, or but intimated promises, that it would render her esteem of such persons exceeding cheap and mean, who by little arts and shifts would loose and free themselves from their engagements,
yea, she had such an abhorrence of a dishonourable recess, from express, or but intimated promises, that it would render her esteem of such Persons exceeding cheap and mean, who by little arts and shifts would lose and free themselves from their engagements,
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and disappoint the expectations they had raised in others, to save their charges, accounting their money spared, a very poor and base redemption of their reputation.
and disappoint the Expectations they had raised in Others, to save their charges, accounting their money spared, a very poor and base redemption of their reputation.
but not finding her self actually provided, of what she might bequeath to all, she resolved to leave all to a Codicil, to be annexed to her Will, and expresly said, I am now, God willing, going to London, when I have finished my Will, and then I will by discourse find out, undiscerned, what will be most pleasing to every one of them, and will provide accordingly.
but not finding her self actually provided, of what she might Bequeath to all, she resolved to leave all to a Codicil, to be annexed to her Will, and expressly said, I am now, God willing, going to London, when I have finished my Will, and then I will by discourse find out, undiscerned, what will be most pleasing to every one of them, and will provide accordingly.
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Yet when the draught of her Will was made, she would put into the Will its self for the Right Honourable the Countess of Scarsdale her beloved Sister-in-law, (who was one of that number to which in her former Will she had given a Legacy in money) a set of silver Sconces, which adorned her own Chamber.
Yet when the draught of her Will was made, she would put into the Will its self for the Right Honourable the Countess of Scarsdale her Beloved Sister-in-law, (who was one of that number to which in her former Will she had given a Legacy in money) a Set of silver Sconces, which adorned her own Chamber.
as a Wife to her Husband living, as an Executrix to his Will, and a Trustee to the Estate, as a Mother, as a Daughter, as a Sister, as a Friend, as a Mistress, as a Landlady, as a Neighbour. In all which she was as a singular Blessing to her Relatives, so an eminent example to others.
as a Wife to her Husband living, as an Executrix to his Will, and a Trustee to the Estate, as a Mother, as a Daughter, as a Sister, as a Friend, as a Mistress, as a Landlady, as a Neighbour. In all which she was as a singular Blessing to her Relatives, so an eminent Exampl to Others.
She would conceal and hide his infirmities, deeply sympathised in his long indispositions, attended, and reliev'd him under them with the greatest tenderness, loved his Soul,
She would conceal and hide his infirmities, deeply Sympathized in his long indispositions, attended, and relieved him under them with the greatest tenderness, loved his Soul,
He gave her his whole estate, as an honorary testimony of his graceful esteem of her merits towards him, and left her sole Executrix, a high testimony of his confidence in her integrity.
He gave her his Whole estate, as an honorary testimony of his graceful esteem of her merits towards him, and left her sole Executrix, a high testimony of his confidence in her integrity.
And for that Noble Estate which was to descend to others after her, she would not have wronged it in the least, to have gained the disposal of the whole;
And for that Noble Estate which was to descend to Others After her, she would not have wronged it in the least, to have gained the disposal of the Whole;
or abate, because she would not deceive her Lord's trust, who gave her the Estate to keep up the honour of his Name and Family in a place where it had flourished,
or abate, Because she would not deceive her Lord's trust, who gave her the Estate to keep up the honour of his Name and Family in a place where it had flourished,
one Daughter, who died young, and a Son, the gallant, hopeful, young Lord Rich, of whom the world hath had an account, by the same hand which hath had the unhappy honour to be employed the third time in this mournful Service:
one Daughter, who died young, and a Son, the gallant, hopeful, young Lord Rich, of whom the world hath had an account, by the same hand which hath had the unhappy honour to be employed the third time in this mournful Service:
The pious methods of whose education might be suggested with advantage, but I should never have done, should I allow my self liberty to enlarge on all was commendable, or exemplary;
The pious methods of whose education might be suggested with advantage, but I should never have done, should I allow my self liberty to enlarge on all was commendable, or exemplary;
those three excellent Ladies to whom she was an own Mother, though but an Aunt-in-law, and who are by their Cousins death become so vast fortunes to their Husbands, being left with less plentiful portions, she would even during her Son's life, never leave pressing her Lord to make noble provisions for,
those three excellent Ladies to whom she was an own Mother, though but an Aunt-in-law, and who Are by their Cousin's death become so vast fortune's to their Husbands, being left with less plentiful portions, she would even during her Son's life, never leave pressing her Lord to make noble provisions for,
so I doubt not but they will most readily attest with becoming acknowledgments, as also all the other never to be forgotten obligations, which she so nobly ceased not, to please her kind humour, in conferring on them.
so I doubt not but they will most readily attest with becoming acknowledgments, as also all the other never to be forgotten obligations, which she so nobly ceased not, to please her kind humour, in conferring on them.
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but this I know, that engagements o• her own affections would not supersede her respects to him in her marriage, till his full consent and approbation was obtained.
but this I know, that engagements o• her own affections would not supersede her respects to him in her marriage, till his full consent and approbation was obtained.
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I could give instance of a Friendship, which as she vouchsafed to contract with much condescention on her part, continued thirty years, not only without interruption,
I could give instance of a Friendship, which as she vouchsafed to contract with much condescension on her part, continued thirty Years, not only without interruption,
The best Mistress in the world, to almost a Proverb, in a double care, both of the spiritual and bodily welfare of her servants, whom she as much loved to please,
The best Mistress in the world, to almost a Proverb, in a double care, both of the spiritual and bodily welfare of her Servants, whom she as much loved to please,
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or care for them, but provided to the uttermost of her power, for their comfortable subsistence, according to their degree and time of service, giving Legacies liberal and noble, four hundred pounds, three hundred pounds, two hundred pounds a piece, to some, one hundred pound a piece to many, to others eighty, to many seventy, to buy them Annuities or their lives;
or care for them, but provided to the uttermost of her power, for their comfortable subsistence, according to their degree and time of service, giving Legacies liberal and noble, four hundred pounds, three hundred pounds, two hundred pounds a piece, to Some, one hundred pound a piece to many, to Others eighty, to many seventy, to buy them Annuities or their lives;
Alas, poor creatures, they take a great deal of pains, and I love to see them thrive, and live comfortably, and I cannot endure to see them brought into straits,
Alas, poor creatures, they take a great deal of pains, and I love to see them thrive, and live comfortably, and I cannot endure to see them brought into straits,
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and therefore would without grudging or difficulty have all things made convenient for them, and if they had sustained any considerable losses, effectually consider it.
and Therefore would without grudging or difficulty have all things made convenient for them, and if they had sustained any considerable losses, effectually Consider it.
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and for the inferiour sort, if they were sick, or tempted, or in any distress of Body or Mind, whither should they go but to the good Countess whose Closet and Still-house was their Shop for Chirurgery,
and for the inferior sort, if they were sick, or tempted, or in any distress of Body or Mind, whither should they go but to the good Countess whose Closet and Still-house was their Shop for Chirurgery,
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But as her love to God was the soul of her Religion, so the exuberancy of her charity towards those who needed her abundant liberality, was the conspicuous Crown which beautified all her sweetness, and goodness towards Men:
But as her love to God was the soul of her Religion, so the exuberancy of her charity towards those who needed her abundant liberality, was the conspicuous Crown which beautified all her sweetness, and Goodness towards Men:
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She would not live poor (in good works) to dye rich, yea, though she had chosen Executors, in whom her heart could trust as safely as ever her Husbands did in her,
She would not live poor (in good works) to die rich, yea, though she had chosen Executors, in whom her heart could trust as safely as ever her Husbands did in her,
when she had in her Lord and Husbands life time, a separate maintenance or allowance, settled by Marriage Articles, she was pleased to ask me my opinion concerning the quota pars: What proportion one is obliged to consecrate to God of our Estates,
when she had in her Lord and Husbands life time, a separate maintenance or allowance, settled by Marriage Articles, she was pleased to ask me my opinion Concerning the quota pars: What proportion one is obliged to consecrate to God of our Estates,
but the circumstances must be considered in which persons stood, their Qualities, their Incomes, their Depenpendances, necessary and emergent Occasions, inevitably occurring — But she persisting to urge a more particular answer as to her self, what would be fit and becoming her to do, I not being ignorant of her circumstances, (I must bear my own shame in acknowledging the straitness of my own heart, told her) I supposed a seventh part:
but the Circumstances must be considered in which Persons stood, their Qualities, their Incomes, their Depenpendances, necessary and emergent Occasions, inevitably occurring — But she persisting to urge a more particular answer as to her self, what would be fit and becoming her to do, I not being ignorant of her Circumstances, (I must bear my own shame in acknowledging the straitness of my own heart, told her) I supposed a seventh part:
When she came to the possession of so large an Estate as her Lord bequeathed her for her life, she in good measure made it true, what a great Person was reported to say;
When she Come to the possession of so large an Estate as her Lord bequeathed her for her life, she in good measure made it true, what a great Person was reported to say;
And 'tis a great truth, which I have had from her own mouth, that all the satisfaction she took in it, was the opportunity it afforded her of doing good.
And it's a great truth, which I have had from her own Mouth, that all the satisfaction she took in it, was the opportunity it afforded her of doing good.
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And I have heard her earnestly averr, that she would not accept of, or be incumbred with the greatest Estate in England, if it should be offered her, clog'd with this condition, not to do good to others with it.
And I have herd her earnestly aver, that she would not accept of, or be encumbered with the greatest Estate in England, if it should be offered her, clogged with this condition, not to do good to Others with it.
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But some may say, were her Eyes as open as her Hands, did she not scatter it as carelesly as profusely? Nothing less, her liberal Soul devised liberal things:
But Some may say, were her Eyes as open as her Hands, did she not scatter it as carelessly as profusely? Nothing less, her liberal Soul devised liberal things:
3. A great many young Scholars of hopeful promising Parts, whom she wholly or in good measure educated at the University, allowing some thirty, some twenty, some ten, some eight, many five Pounds per Annum, and some others who had more assistance, less.
3. A great many young Scholars of hopeful promising Parts, whom she wholly or in good measure educated At the university, allowing Some thirty, Some twenty, Some ten, Some eight, many five Pounds per Annum, and Some Others who had more assistance, less.
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and not only near home but as far as Wales, contributing nobly to that pious design, of that good old man and indefatigable promoter of it Mr. Gouge, so amply attested by a Cloud of Witnesses, beyond exception, to rescue Wales from its remaining ignorance and demi-Barbarism.
and not only near home but as Far as Wales, contributing nobly to that pious Design, of that good old man and indefatigable promoter of it Mr. Gouge, so amply attested by a Cloud of Witnesses, beyond exception, to rescue Wales from its remaining ignorance and demi-Barbarism.
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She was a great pitier, yea a great lover of the poor, and she built a convenient house on purpose for them at her London - Seat, (as they had one at Leez ) to shelter them from rain and heat while they received their dole,
She was a great pitier, yea a great lover of the poor, and she built a convenient house on purpose for them At her London - Seat, (as they had one At Lies) to shelter them from rain and heat while they received their dole,
and by the same Will hath given an hundred pounds to be distributed to the Poor of Braintree, Felsted, Little-Leez, and Much-Waltham, at or shortly after her Funeral.
and by the same Will hath given an hundred pounds to be distributed to the Poor of Braintree, Felsted, Little-Leez, and Much-Waltham, At or shortly After her Funeral.
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Yet I may, without Hyperbole, say, that every year she lived, after she came to be Mistress of the Estate, she gave as much in charity as would have purchased Lands sufficient to have endowed an Alms-house or Free-school.
Yet I may, without Hyperbole, say, that every year she lived, After she Come to be Mistress of the Estate, she gave as much in charity as would have purchased Lands sufficient to have endowed an Almshouse or Free-school.
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And that pious and liberal foundation of Rochford Alms-house, which though founded legally by a Patent granted under the Broad Seal for its confirmation, by the Ancestors of that Family, of which she bore the Title;
And that pious and liberal Foundation of Rochford Almshouse, which though founded legally by a Patent granted under the Broad Seal for its confirmation, by the Ancestors of that Family, of which she boar the Title;
And I must here take leave to add, to their great honour, and the satisfaction of all that relate to that Family, that those Right Honourable and worthy persons, to whom the estate descends, have agreed to continue the same plentiful allowance:
And I must Here take leave to add, to their great honour, and the satisfaction of all that relate to that Family, that those Right Honourable and worthy Persons, to whom the estate descends, have agreed to continue the same plentiful allowance:
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had she no Spots, no Scars, no real nor imputed Blemishes? how could she live in such an Age and not be corrupted or at least traduced? neither scorched by the fire of infection,
had she no Spots, no Scars, no real nor imputed Blemishes? how could she live in such an Age and not be corrupted or At least traduced? neither scorched by the fire of infection,
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nor blackned by the smoak of revengeful detraction, for obraiding the guilty by her innocency? This overdoing is undoing, if you would make us believe she had no faults, we shall sooner believe you have no truth: And that all you have said hath more of Romance, and what you fancy, than Narrative of what she was or did. I confess 'tis next to a miracle to consider, both how divine Grace enlarged her heart,
nor blackened by the smoke of revengeful detraction, for obraiding the guilty by her innocency? This overdoing is undoing, if you would make us believe she had no Faults, we shall sooner believe you have no truth: And that all you have said hath more of Romance, and what you fancy, than Narrative of what she was or did. I confess it's next to a miracle to Consider, both how divine Grace enlarged her heart,
But I must implore that candour while I embalm her memory, with the sweet Oyntment of her own good name, you granted to her vertues, which acquired it, and made it so fragrant.
But I must implore that candour while I embalm her memory, with the sweet Ointment of her own good name, you granted to her Virtues, which acquired it, and made it so fragrant.
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I therefore solemnly protest, I have spoke the truth (though the truth in love, as I am allowed and requir'd Eph. 4.15.) and have not knowingly disguised or falsified,
I Therefore solemnly protest, I have spoke the truth (though the truth in love, as I am allowed and required Ephesians 4.15.) and have not knowingly disguised or falsified,
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Nor that I deny her to have been a Sinner, while I adore that Grace that made her a Saint, or that she was a Woman, while I proclaim her a Terrestrial Angel.
Nor that I deny her to have been a Sinner, while I adore that Grace that made her a Saint, or that she was a Woman, while I proclaim her a Terrestrial Angel.
Secondly, She was never stained with any scandalous deformity, another rare mercy: For though she did humanum pati, slip now and then, or stumble if you will;
Secondly, She was never stained with any scandalous deformity, Another rare mercy: For though she did humanum pati, slip now and then, or Stumble if you will;
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Thirdly, Her very defects and failings were such as others might be proud of, her Weeds would have been Flowers, and her Thistles appeared Roses in another Garden.
Thirdly, Her very defects and failings were such as Others might be proud of, her Weeds would have been Flowers, and her Thistles appeared Roses in Another Garden.
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For I never heard her blamed for more than two faults, by the most curious observers and inspectors of her disposition or behaviour. 1. Excess of Charity.
For I never herd her blamed for more than two Faults, by the most curious observers and inspectors of her disposition or behaviour. 1. Excess of Charity.
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I confess she did bend a little to this right hand error, but if it were a bad effect, it proceeded from a good cause. For as 'tis observed, that as they who are conscious to themselves of some great evils, scarce can esteem any less nocent than themselves;
I confess she did bend a little to this right hand error, but if it were a bad Effect, it proceeded from a good cause. For as it's observed, that as they who Are conscious to themselves of Some great evils, scarce can esteem any less nocent than themselves;
Charity thinketh no evil, and she used this good opinion of others, as an instrument to make them what she was so willing to signifie she thought them:
Charity Thinketh no evil, and she used this good opinion of Others, as an Instrument to make them what she was so willing to signify she Thought them:
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And though she would never despair of any man, while she found them under the Awe of Gods Authority and Word, for even those may receive some nourishment, who eat against Stomach,
And though she would never despair of any man, while she found them under the Awe of God's authority and Word, for even those may receive Some nourishment, who eat against Stomach,
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and the Seive under the Pump may be cleansed though it hold no water; yet if she observed a person to scorn or deride the Scriptures, despise Gods Ordinances,
and the Seive under the Pump may be cleansed though it hold no water; yet if she observed a person to scorn or deride the Scriptures, despise God's Ordinances,
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for though I confess she could not rage and storm, and discover her anger, as some persons do, who verifie the saying, Ira furor brevis, Anger is a kind of madness;
for though I confess she could not rage and storm, and discover her anger, as Some Persons do, who verify the saying, Ira Furor brevis, Anger is a kind of madness;
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And therefore 'twas observ'd, that if any servant had been faulty, they had rather have passed the Gantlet thrice of their Lord's most furious expressions,
And Therefore 'twas observed, that if any servant had been faulty, they had rather have passed the Gauntlet thrice of their Lord's most furious expressions,
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than have once been sent for to their Lady's Closet, whose treatment was soft words, but hard arguments against their faults, and like that silent lightning, which without the noise of Thunder melts the Blade, and sindgeth not the Scabbard;
than have once been sent for to their Lady's Closet, whose treatment was soft words, but hard Arguments against their Faults, and like that silent lightning, which without the noise of Thunder melts the Blade, and sindgeth not the Scabbard;
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neither the frightful hissing, nor the venom'd sting, but the penetrating oil of Scorpions. This little is enough to extenuate her, almost commendable faults;
neither the frightful hissing, nor the venomed sting, but the penetrating oil of Scorpions. This little is enough to extenuate her, almost commendable Faults;
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and 'tis a great evidence of her goodness, that these things were imputed as Blemishes, for they who would not spare her in these little errors, shewed plainly that she was not chargeable with more or greater.
and it's a great evidence of her Goodness, that these things were imputed as Blemishes, for they who would not spare her in these little errors, showed plainly that she was not chargeable with more or greater.
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What presages she might have of its near approach she never discovered, but her preparations for it had been long habitual, it was one of the most constant subjects of her thinking,
What presages she might have of its near approach she never discovered, but her preparations for it had been long habitual, it was one of the most constant subject's of her thinking,
and she used to call her walking to meditate of it, her going to take a turn with death, and it could never surprise, or take her unprepared, who was always preparing for it.
and she used to call her walking to meditate of it, her going to take a turn with death, and it could never surprise, or take her unprepared, who was always preparing for it.
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Yet there are some passages, worthy of our remarks of the watchful kindness of Divine Providence over his own, allarming them to trim their Lamps (as the wise Virgins did) against the coming of the Bridegroom,
Yet there Are Some passages, worthy of our remarks of the watchful kindness of Divine Providence over his own, alarming them to trim their Lamps (as the wise Virgins did) against the coming of the Bridegroom,
I shall on this consideration very seasonably add another Transcript out of her Ladyships Diary, which contains an account of the last Sunday of her health, being written but the very day before she was taken ill,
I shall on this consideration very seasonably add Another Transcript out of her Ladyships Diary, which contains an account of the last Sunday of her health, being written but the very day before she was taken ill,
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And whilst I was doing so, I found God mighty upon my spirit and my heart, in a much more than ordinary manner, carried out to admire God for his goodness, and to love him.
And while I was doing so, I found God mighty upon my Spirit and my heart, in a much more than ordinary manner, carried out to admire God for his Goodness, and to love him.
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After I had begged a Blessing upon the publick Ordinances, I went to hear Mr. Woodroof: his Text was, Pass the time of your sojourning here in fear — Then after a summary account of the Sermon, follows:
After I had begged a Blessing upon the public Ordinances, I went to hear Mr. Woodroof: his Text was, Pass the time of your sojourning Here in Fear — Then After a summary account of the Sermon, follows:
And though, when she was called to it, she would deny her self and particular inclination (as in the Universe Individuals do, to obey the laws of universal Nature) to comply with a duty of a larger spread;
And though, when she was called to it, she would deny her self and particular inclination (as in the Universe Individuals do, to obey the laws of universal Nature) to comply with a duty of a larger spread;
as is related of the devout Marquess of Renti in the two years time he spent in repairing the seat of his Ancestors, which diversion he cheerfully suffered as a willing mortification, being a duty he owed to the Station in which God had placed him.
as is related of the devout Marquis of Renti in the two Years time he spent in repairing the seat of his Ancestors, which diversion he cheerfully suffered as a willing mortification, being a duty he owed to the Station in which God had placed him.
But never did Bird take Wing, when dis-intangled from a Net, with greater cheerfulness, nor chirp out the pleasures of its unconfined freedom, more merrily than she did solace her self,
But never did Bird take Wing, when disentangled from a Net, with greater cheerfulness, nor chirp out the pleasures of its unconfined freedom, more merrily than she did solace her self,
Now I have done my drudgery (meaning her business) I will set to the renewing of my preparations for Eternity, and she made it the repeated business of the last winter.
Now I have done my drudgery (meaning her business) I will Set to the renewing of my preparations for Eternity, and she made it the repeated business of the last winter.
and signed and sealed it on the twelfth day of the same Month, and on the Tuesday in Passion Week, March 26. was taken with some indisposition, loss of Appetite,
and signed and sealed it on the twelfth day of the same Monn, and on the Tuesday in Passion Week, March 26. was taken with Some indisposition, loss of Appetite,
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and aguish distemper, and had four or five Fits, which yet in that season were judged both by Physicians and her Friends, more advantageous to her health than dangerous to her life.
and aguish distemper, and had four or five Fits, which yet in that season were judged both by Physicians and her Friends, more advantageous to her health than dangerous to her life.
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And in this state she continued freed from her fits in her own apprehension, and in our hopes, till Friday the twelfth of April, on which day she rose with good strength,
And in this state she continued freed from her fits in her own apprehension, and in our hope's, till Friday the twelfth of April, on which day she rose with good strength,
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and after sitting up some time, being laid upon her Bed, discoursing cheerfully, and piously, one of the last sentences she spake was this, turning back the Curtain with her hand,
and After sitting up Some time, being laid upon her Bed, discoursing cheerfully, and piously, one of the last sentences she spoke was this, turning back the Curtain with her hand,
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Having then received a kind visit from a Neighbouring Lady, at her departure she rose from her Bed to her Chair, in which being set, she said she would go into her Bed,
Having then received a kind visit from a Neighbouring Lady, At her departure she rose from her Bed to her Chair, in which being Set, she said she would go into her Bed,
for otherwise she always kneeled, holding an Orange in her hand, to which she smelt, almost in the beginning of the Prayer she was heard to fetch a sigh, or groan, which was esteemed devotional, as she used to do at other times.
for otherwise she always kneeled, holding an Orange in her hand, to which she smelled, almost in the beginning of the Prayer she was herd to fetch a sighs, or groan, which was esteemed devotional, as she used to do At other times.
Thus lived, thus died this Right Honourable Lady, this Heroick Woman, this Blessed Saint, this incomparable pattern of flaming zeal for the glory of God,
Thus lived, thus died this Right Honourable Lady, this Heroic Woman, this Blessed Saint, this incomparable pattern of flaming zeal for the glory of God,
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in the actual exercise of prayer, by which she so often anticipated Heaven by pregustation, and which now wafted her longing soul into the Holy of Holies, within the vail:
in the actual exercise of prayer, by which she so often anticipated Heaven by pregustation, and which now wafted her longing soul into the Holy of Holies, within the Vail:
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at the kiss of God's mouth, as Moses did, though not full of years, yet full of mature fruits, and Graces, when all men judged her worthy of a longer, but God, the only unerring Judge, found her full ripened for a better life. And in a sweeter Euthanasia than Augustus could wish himself, might claim a more triumphant Plaudite than he.
At the kiss of God's Mouth, as Moses did, though not full of Years, yet full of mature fruits, and Graces, when all men judged her worthy of a longer, but God, the only unerring Judge, found her full ripened for a better life. And in a Sweeten Euthanasia than Augustus could wish himself, might claim a more triumphant Plaudite than he.
Yea, might have sung her Nunc demittis with good old Simeon, nay, with the holy Apostle, that joyful Epinichion, I have fought a good Fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give me at that day,
Yea, might have sung her Nunc demittis with good old Simeon, nay, with the holy Apostle, that joyful Epinichion, I have fought a good Fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give me At that day,
The greatest honour God can put upon his creatures, is to vouchsafe to use them, and to make them Vessels of Honour, fitted for their Master's service.
The greatest honour God can put upon his creatures, is to vouchsafe to use them, and to make them Vessels of Honour, fitted for their Masters service.
He gave her the Heaven upon earth, (after some shivering scruples, and trembling fears) the blessed calm of a purified, pacified, serene, and well-assured conscience.
He gave her the Heaven upon earth, (After Some shivering scruples, and trembling fears) the blessed Cam of a purified, pacified, serene, and well-assured conscience.
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and carry her through her greatest difficulties, and entangling affairs, concerning one of whom she us'd often with much thankfulness to say, He was a Friend of God Almighty's giving; even beyond her own expectation.
and carry her through her greatest difficulties, and entangling affairs, Concerning one of whom she used often with much thankfulness to say, He was a Friend of God Almighty's giving; even beyond her own expectation.
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He gave her many merciful deliverances, one very like to that Gregory Nazianzen insists so largely on in his Funeral Oration for his Sister Gorgonia, the Mules in whose Chariot running away, not only bruised, but brake her Bones,
He gave her many merciful Deliverances, one very like to that Gregory Nazianzen insists so largely on in his Funeral Oration for his Sister Gorgonia, the Mules in whose Chariot running away, not only Bruised, but brake her Bones,
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So when the Horses in our Lady's Coach excussed the Coach-man, ran furiously away, God almost miraculously hung the Coach against a Post in the way, stopped their fury, rescued her life from most eminent hazard,
So when the Horses in our Lady's Coach excussed the Coachman, ran furiously away, God almost miraculously hung the Coach against a Post in the Way, stopped their fury, rescued her life from most eminent hazard,
and healed the bruises she received with safety. This happened July, 23. 1661. He gave her the affectionate esteem of all her Neighbours, to such a degree, that she was like Titus, Deliciae humani generis, the delight and darling of her Country, and with so loving a willingness did they delight to serve her, that you might see fifty fresh, brave and gallant Teams, day after day bringing in her provisions, without other invitation than the bare knowledge of the time, which themselves would enquire out;
and healed the bruises she received with safety. This happened July, 23. 1661. He gave her the affectionate esteem of all her Neighbours, to such a degree, that she was like Titus, Deliciae Humani Generis, the delight and darling of her Country, and with so loving a willingness did they delight to serve her, that you might see fifty fresh, brave and gallant Teams, day After day bringing in her provisions, without other invitation than the bore knowledge of the time, which themselves would inquire out;
He gave her such an esteem for her prudent integrity, and discreet, and impartial Righteousness, that she began to be (an employ and honour not usual to her Sex) the Arbitress and Umpress of all the controversies amongst adjacent Neighbours, many of which she reconciled happily,
He gave her such an esteem for her prudent integrity, and discreet, and impartial Righteousness, that she began to be (an employ and honour not usual to her Sex) the Arbitress and Umpress of all the controversies among adjacent Neighbours, many of which she reconciled happily,
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He gave her the universal approbation, love, admiration of all that knew her, that the Proverb was confuted, which saith, Who hath no Enemies, hath no Friends.
He gave her the universal approbation, love, admiration of all that knew her, that the Proverb was confuted, which Says, Who hath no Enemies, hath no Friends.
He took out the sting of death before she died, and the pains of death when she died, and with a kiss of his mouth sucked up her Soul to Heaven, to be immersed in that fulness of joy, and bathed in those rivers of pleasure, which are at his right hand for evermore.
He took out the sting of death before she died, and the pains of death when she died, and with a kiss of his Mouth sucked up her Soul to Heaven, to be immersed in that fullness of joy, and bathed in those Rivers of pleasure, which Are At his right hand for evermore.
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And for your noble Lordship, who are now investing your self with her large and noble Mantle — May Elijah's spirit rest upon you, as well as his Mantle:
And for your noble Lordship, who Are now investing your self with her large and noble Mantle — May Elijah's Spirit rest upon you, as well as his Mantle:
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