The virtuous woman found her loss bewayl'd, and character exemplified in a sermon preach't at Felsted in Essex, at the funeral of the most excellent and religious lady, the Right Honourable Mary Countess Dowager of Warwick. By Anthony Walker D.D. rector of Fyfield in the said county. To which are annexed some of her ladyships pious and useful meditations.
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, quick and brisk, than that of Archimedes when 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, quick and brisk, than that of Archimedes when he had solved the posing Problem;
had not her sudden loss surprised and over ballanced 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 silenc•• as S. Jerome tells his Paula and Eustochium, it hapned to himself, upon the unexpected death of the holy Blaesilla.
had not her sudden loss surprised and over balanced 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 silenc•• 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 sleep •n Jesus, as without any hesitance, •e may conclude she doth, who li•ed so entirely to him;
For we must not sorrow, as Men without hope, for them who sleep •n jesus, as without any hesitance, •e may conclude she does, who li•ed so entirely to him;
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and it would •e too rank a selfishness, and unkind Sacrilege, to rob her, but in our 〈 ◊ 〉, of the enjoyment of God, 〈 ◊ 〉 the inheritance of Saints in •ight, that we might again enjoy •er kind, obliging, holy conversa•on, in this vale of Banishment and •arkness.
and it would •e too rank a selfishness, and unkind Sacrilege, to rob her, but in our 〈 ◊ 〉, of the enjoyment of God, 〈 ◊ 〉 the inheritance of Saints in •ight, that we might again enjoy •er kind, obliging, holy conversa•on, in this vale of Banishment and •arkness.
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If therefore, she being dead, yet •eaketh, as doubtless she doth, and •ill do to all that had the honour •nd happiness to know her, either to •ur comfort or conviction;
If Therefore, she being dead, yet •eaketh, as doubtless she does, and •ill do to all that had the honour •nd happiness to know her, either to •ur Comfort or conviction;
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let me •rce a passage through my obstiate and stupifying sorrows, and •artly be her Eccho, partly repre•nt her in effigie, that by this inno•nt and useful way, she who is gone • live with God in Heaven, may •ll live with us on Earth, in our •ateful remembrance of her virtu•s perfections, in our serious •actice of her wise and holy coun•s,
let me •rce a passage through my obstiate and stupefying sorrows, and •artly be her Echo, partly repre•nt her in effigy, that by this inno•nt and useful Way, she who is gone • live with God in Heaven, may •ll live with us on Earth, in our •ateful remembrance of her virtu•s perfections, in our serious •actice of her wise and holy coun•s,
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and then illustrating those rules with apposit• and fit examples, which prove the• practicable, and possible at least, i• not easie also, to be observed, • shall pursue that order,
and then illustrating those rules with apposit• and fit Examples, which prove the• practicable, and possible At least, i• not easy also, to be observed, • shall pursue that order,
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The whole Chapter contains • Dialogue betwixt Bathsheba and he• Son Solomon, under the the well di• guised name of Lemuel, wherein she after her scandalous fall (to she• the mighty power of Divine Gra• and sincere Repentance) now cons• crated to be a Prophetess, by a d• vine afflatus, instructs and catech• ses him in things of greatest impo• tance,
The Whole Chapter contains • Dialogue betwixt Bathsheba and he• Son Solomon, under thee the well di• guised name of Lemuel, wherein she After her scandalous fallen (to she• the mighty power of Divine Gra• and sincere Repentance) now cons• crated to be a Prophetess, by a d• vine afflatus, instructs and catech• ses him in things of greatest impo• tance,
This latter part presents us with the Ihon 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 John 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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The mixed and compound fragrancy resulting from the whole, wreathed and bound up together, is this, That solid 〈 ◊ 〉 true praise is only and superlatively due to the sincerely, godly,
The mixed and compound fragrancy resulting from the Whole, wreathed and bound up together, is this, That solid 〈 ◊ 〉 true praise is only and superlatively due to the sincerely, godly,
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and arbitrarily imposeth both on Text and Hearers, father than deduceth fairly, and convinceth clearly• I shall therefore use that method which is free from both extremes, taking for granted what is obvious,
and arbitrarily Imposes both on Text and Hearers, father than deduceth fairly, and Convinces clearly• I shall Therefore use that method which is free from both extremes, taking for granted what is obvious,
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I •all briefly shew how Solomon thrusts •ack, and shuts the Door against, onsuits the Plea of most Pretend•ers, under two instances, of Favour •nd Beaaty, and by parity of reasoh •ocks the bold confidence of all• •hers, who can shew no better Char•er for their claim:
I •all briefly show how Solomon thrusts •ack, and shuts the Door against, onsuits the Plea of most Pretend•ers, under two instances, of Favour •nd Beaaty, and by parity of reasoh •ocks the bold confidence of all• •hers, who can show no better Char•er for their claim:
By Beauty he understands a goo• ly proportion of members, a j• Symmetry, and due situation of pa• with the fit mixture of the Rose a• Lilly, the best Varnish of a clear w• coloured skin,
By Beauty he understands a goo• lie proportion of members, a j• Symmetry, and due situation of pa• with the fit mixture of the Rose a• Lily, the best Varnish of a clear w• 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,
too often rendering them proud, disdainful, wanton, lascivious, despisers of Others, wasters of their time, Idolizers of their own reflections in a Glass,
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Secondly, deceiving and destroy•ng silly Men, through whose Livers, the seats of Lust, those mortal Darts strike, which an invisible Bow shoots from their wanton Glances, and bewitching Smiles and Arts.
Secondly, deceiving and destroy•ng silly Men, through whose Livers, the seats of Lust, those Mortal Darts 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, ou• of the Temple of lasting Honour with such a Scourge as the Prophe• Jeremiah long since prepared fo• that purpose;
Nay, I must rather drive such false Hucksters for true praise, ou• of the Temple of lasting Honour with such a Scourge as the Prophe• Jeremiah long since prepared fo• that purpose;
But l• 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 l• 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 is Daughter is all glorious within, even the woman that fears the Lord she shall be praised.
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and I will be their God, and I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and their Children after them.
and I will be their God, and I will give them one heart, and one Way, that they may Fear me for ever, for the good of them, and their Children After them.
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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 upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil, 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;
so vers. 8. Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and upright man, one that fears God, and escheweth evil, 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;
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 Sabbath, 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 Sabbath, 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 Thebes 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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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, 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, 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 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 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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and in the concourse of the people, which use to be most frequent in the Gates God gives not only leave, but charge and 'tis not only an allowable courtesie, but a just debt and tribute du• to virtuous persons, to declare and celebrate their famous Acts. ' Ti• an Apostolical precept to the Phillippians concerning Epaphroditus who for the work of Christ was near unto death;
and in the concourse of the people, which use to be most frequent in the Gates God gives not only leave, but charge and it's not only an allowable courtesy, but a just debt and tribute du• to virtuous Persons, to declare and celebrate their famous Acts. ' Ti• an Apostolical precept to the Philippians Concerning Epaphroditus who for the work of christ was near unto death;
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.
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 fourty 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 fourty 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 beautiorem, 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 beautiorem, 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 deseribe 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 deseribe 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 a 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 a 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 relives 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 relives 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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This Woman certainly deserves to be admired, 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;
This Woman Certainly deserves to be admired, 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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but signifies lit•le with wise men, and nothing at •ll with God, who designs Glory •nd Honour for none but those who •eek it by patient continuance in well •oing,
but signifies lit•le with wise men, and nothing At •ll with God, who designs Glory •nd Honour for none but those who •eek it by patient Continuance in well •oing,
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A truth so evident, and •lear by its own light, 'tis hard to •dd any thing to it for proof or •lustration, to make it clearer, •ature hath printed it in our hearts, •nd the new nature in a second and •airer edition, as a common prin•iple. And first notions are inde•nonstrable.
A truth so evident, and •lear by its own Light, it's hard to •dd any thing to it for proof or •lustration, to make it clearer, •ature hath printed it in our hearts, •nd the new nature in a second and •airer edition, as a Common prin•iple. And First notions Are inde•nonstrable.
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as Acts 11 24. Bar• nabas is abundantly praised, in tha• testimony that he was a good ma• full of the holy Ghost, and of faith without adding other encomiastic• Words.
as Acts 11 24. Bar• nabas is abundantly praised, in tha• testimony that he was a good ma• full of the holy Ghost, and of faith without adding other encomiastic• Words.
So when God himse• vouchsafes to write Job 's Panegy rick, Job 1.1. he calls him h• servant, a perfect and an upright man• one that feared God, Acts 13.22. and eschewe• evil.
So when God himse• vouchsafes to write Job is Panegy Rick, Job 1.1. he calls him h• servant, a perfect and an upright man• one that feared God, Acts 13.22. and eschewe• evil.
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And S. Paul expresly sait• that God gave testimony to Davi• when he said of him, I have sou• David a man after mine own hear• who shall fulfil all my will.
And S. Paul expressly sait• that God gave testimony to Davi• when he said of him, I have sou• David a man After mine own hear• who shall fulfil all my will.
So for Praise, ca• a Woman Godly, you need say 〈 ◊ 〉 more, there's praise enough in tha• So that if you confine me strictl• I must stick in the Center,
So for Praise, ca• a Woman Godly, you need say 〈 ◊ 〉 more, there's praise enough in tha• So that if you confine me strictl• I must stick in the Centre,
2. To shew what usually acquires •raise to men, in reference to God, •heir Neighbours and Themselves, and •eclare how being sincerely religi•us, will intitle us to it on those Accounts,
2. To show what usually acquires •raise to men, in Referente to God, •heir Neighbours and Themselves, and •eclare how being sincerely religi•us, will entitle us to it on those Accounts,
and consequently what is next to them, and likest them is the next and first in the ord• of the secondary objects of Prai• Now that is the Image of God r• flected and imprinted on the Soul• Man;
and consequently what is next to them, and likest them is the next and First in the ord• of the secondary objects of Prai• Now that is the Image of God r• flected and imprinted on the Soul• Man;
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and this, Religion and the Fe• of God produceth: Eph. 4.24. T• new man is created after God's Image• righteousness and true holiness: A• Coloss. 3.10. The new man is renew• in knowledge after the image of him th• created him.
and this, Religion and the Fe• of God Produceth: Ephesians 4.24. T• new man is created After God's Image• righteousness and true holiness: A• Coloss. 3.10. The new man is renew• in knowledge After the image of him th• created him.
and 〈 ◊ 〉 ye perfect as your heavenly father • perfect, Matth. 5.48. They there• fore that approach so near the mo• praise-worthy object, deserve great •raise.
and 〈 ◊ 〉 you perfect as your heavenly father • perfect, Matthew 5.48. They there• before that approach so near the mo• praiseworthy Object, deserve great •raise.
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Psal. 16. • The righteous is more excellent than •s Neighbour, Prov. 12.26. Wis•m excelleth folly, as light excelleth •arkness, Eccles. 2.13. And the •ings of God's Law, wherein good •en exercise themselves, are said to be •ore excellent, Rom. 2.18. The god• therefore are to be praised, for •ey are excellent.
Psalm 16. • The righteous is more excellent than •s Neighbour, Curae 12.26. Wis•m excels folly, as Light excels •arkness, Eccles. 2.13. And the •ings of God's Law, wherein good •en exercise themselves, Are said to be •ore excellent, Rom. 2.18. The god• Therefore Are to be praised, for •ey Are excellent.
Luke 10.42. (And so •d our honourable Mary, if ever •ny) and it is implyed in the re•oach cast upon Sinners: Prov. 1.9. That they did not chuse the fear of the Lord:
Luke 10.42. (And so •d our honourable Marry, if ever •ny) and it is employed in the re•oach cast upon Sinners: Curae 1.9. That they did not choose the Fear of the Lord:
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And it's the high co• mendation of Moses, Heb. 11.25, 2• That he chose to suffer affliction w• the people of God, rather than to • joy the pleasure of sin for a season, a• esteemed the reproach of Christ, grea• riches than the treasures of Aegypt.
And it's the high co• mendation of Moses, Hebrew 11.25, 2• That he chosen to suffer affliction w• the people of God, rather than to • joy the pleasure of since for a season, a• esteemed the reproach of christ, grea• riches than the treasures of Egypt.
and where it is in truth it w• both continue and grow. The rig• teous is an everlasting foundation Prov. 10.25. The good part they ch• shall not be taken away.
and where it is in truth it w• both continue and grow. The rig• teous is an everlasting Foundation Curae 10.25. The good part they ch• shall not be taken away.
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2. I shall consider the object of •raise more specially, and what men •re esteemed to merit praise for, •ith respect to God, their Neighbours •nd themselves.
2. I shall Consider the Object of •raise more specially, and what men •re esteemed to merit praise for, •ith respect to God, their Neighbours •nd themselves.
1. This fear will make good ser•ants to God. This is a principal •art of a servants duty: Mal. 1.6. •f I be a Master where is my fear? Now this fear is the root of Uni•ersal obedience:
1. This Fear will make good ser•ants to God. This is a principal •art of a Servants duty: Malachi 1.6. •f I be a Master where is my Fear? Now this Fear is the root of Uni•ersal Obedience:
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'Tis the excellency of Religio• to make good in all relations. Good Magistrates, 'tis the first qualification of Jethro's Justice: Able men that fear God: Exod. 18.21.
It's the excellency of Religio• to make good in all relations. Good Magistrates, it's the First qualification of Jethro's justice: Able men that Fear God: Exod 18.21.
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.
So that if to be good in all relations, and to be a Benefactor an• common good to mankind, deserv• praise, the fear of God deserves i• which makes men such.
So that if to be good in all relations, and to be a Benefactor an• Common good to mankind, deserv• praise, the Fear of God deserves i• which makes men such.
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And nothing is more praise-worthy 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 is 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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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 after Earl of Cork (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 ingaged in business,
Master Boil After Earl of Cork (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 Jeoffry 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 Jeoffry Come,
Nor did she derive less honour from •e collateral, than the descending •ine, being Sister by Soul and Ge•us, as well as Blood to these great •ersonages, whose illustrious, unspot•d and resplendent Honour, and •irtue, and whose useful Learning, •nd accurate Pens, may attone and •xpiate,
Nor did she derive less honour from •e collateral, than the descending •ine, being Sister by Soul and Ge•us, as well as Blood to these great •ersonages, whose illustrious, unspot•d and resplendent Honour, and •irtue, and whose useful Learning, •nd accurate Pens, may atone and •xpiate,
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2. The Right Honourable Ro•er, Earl of Orery, that great Poet, •reat States-man, great Soldier, and •reat Every-thing, which merits the •ame of Great or Good.
2. The Right Honourable Ro•er, Earl of Orery, that great Poet, •reat Statesman, great Soldier, and •reat Everything, which merits the •ame 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 Divin• I had almost said Lay-Bishop, as o• hath stiled Sir H. Savil, who• Works alone may make a Libr•ry.
4. And that Honourable, and well known name R. Boyl, Esquire, that profound Philosopher, accomplished Humanist, and excellent Divin• I had almost said Lay-Bishop, as o• hath styled Sir H. Savil, who• Works alone may make a Libr•ry.
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The Female Branches also (if be lawful so to call them, who• Virtues were so masculine, Sou• knowing no difference of Sex) b• their Honours and Graces (by m• tual reflections) gave,
The Female Branches also (if be lawful so to call them, who• Virtues were so masculine, Sou• knowing no difference of Sex) b• their Honours and Graces (by m• tual reflections) gave,
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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 tha• 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 tha• 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 ancientest Families of Europe for •obility, were the Veres in England, •arls of Oxford, and the Fitz Ge•alds in Ireland, Earls of Kildare: •nd Momorancy in France. 'Tis •bservable, that the present young Earl of Kildare, is a mixture of •he Blood of Fitz-Geralds and Ve•res.
And, as I have herd, it was that great Antiquary, King Charles the First his observation, that the three Ancientest Families of Europe for •obility, were the Veres in England, •arls of Oxford, and the Fitz Ge•alds in Ireland, Earls of Kildare: •nd Momorancy in France. It's •bservable, that the present young Earl of Kildare, is a mixture of •he Blood of Fitzgerald's and Ve•res.
The Fifth, the Lady Katherine, 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 •st 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 •st admired the edifying words that proceeded from her Mouth.
Great by her Pen, as you may (Expede 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 (Expede 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, •nd in her free and splendid Hospitality. Great in the unparallel'd sincerity of constant, faithful, condescending Friendship;
Great in her nobleness of Living, •nd in her free and splendid Hospitality. Great in the unparalleled sincerity of constant, faithful, condescending Friendship;
Great in the conquest of her self, and mastery of her passions, as I could give severel pregnant instances, but especially in that of th• death of her dear and only So• wherein her behaviour was so fulmiss, serene,
Great in the conquest of her self, and mastery of her passion, as I could give severel pregnant instances, but especially in that of th• death of her dear and only So• wherein her behaviour was so fulmiss, serene,
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and calm, I confes• cannot but judge it scarce imitable or attainable by any other. Great in a thousand things b• sides, which the world admires a• such;
and Cam, I confes• cannot but judge it scarce imitable or attainable by any other. Great in a thousand things b• sides, which the world admires a• such;
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The Substance of great Volume uses to be summarily contracted in to Contents and Titles. All I hav• said is but an imperfect Index, • this great Folio of Voluminous Virtu• You that knew her must have th• Book before you, turn over the leave of your own memories,
The Substance of great Volume uses to be summarily contracted in to Contents and Titles. All I hav• said is but an imperfect Index, • this great Folio of Voluminous Virtu• You that knew her must have th• Book before you, turn over the leave of your own memories,
O thou Great, Heroick, Noble, Bles•d Soul, (and blessed be that God, •d Grace that made thee such) Ma• daughters have done virtuously, but •ou excellest them all.
Oh thou Great, Heroic, Noble, Bles•d Soul, (and blessed be that God, •d Grace that made thee such) Ma• daughters have done virtuously, but •ou excellest them all.
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Thou art now praising God, and •ve are praising thee: with the Sprigs •f those Lawrels will we crown thee which thy own hands did plant, and •es did water;
Thou art now praising God, and •ve Are praising thee: with the Sprigs •f those Laurels will we crown thee which thy own hands did plant, and •es did water;
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I shall begin with that which always had the first place in her care, •nd heart, her Religion, and Piety, which in the language of my Text, •s the fear of the Lord. And I may, •s is said of Hannaniah, Neh. 7.2. truly attest, that she feared the Lord above many;
I shall begin with that which always had the First place in her care, •nd heart, her Religion, and Piety, which in the language of my Text, •s the Fear of the Lord. And I may, •s is said of Hannaniah, Neh 7.2. truly attest, that she feared the Lord above many;
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yet she wou•• confess she understood nothing 〈 ◊ 〉 the life and power of Religion upo• her heart, had no spiritual sense 〈 ◊ 〉 it, till some years after she was ma•ried.
yet she wou•• confess she understood nothing 〈 ◊ 〉 the life and power of Religion upo• her heart, had no spiritual sense 〈 ◊ 〉 it, till Some Years After she was ma•ried.
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She hath told me also wit• what prejudice and strange appr•hensions, as to matters of Religio• she came into the Family in whic• she lived and died with so much Honour, for she was almost frighted •th the disadvantageous account •s given of it:
She hath told me also wit• what prejudice and strange appr•hensions, as to matters of Religio• she Come into the Family in whic• she lived and died with so much Honour, for she was almost frighted •th the disadvantageous account •s given of it:
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and substantial ••ths, and observe the order and •od Government, and received ••couragement from her Right Ho••urable Father-in-law, who had al•ays an extraordinary value for •r,
and substantial ••ths, and observe the order and •od Government, and received ••couragement from her Right Ho••urable Father-in-law, who had al•ays an extraordinary valve for •r,
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If a Man standing at a great di••ance see a Company dancing, he ••onders at their antick Gestures, •d seemingly ridiculous motions, •d thinks them a company of mad •en:
If a Man standing At a great di••ance see a Company dancing, he ••onders At their antic Gestures, •d seemingly ridiculous motions, •d thinks them a company of mad •en:
or sees th• at a distance busily attending 〈 ◊ 〉 the duties of their holy Calling a•• Profession, he thinks of them 〈 ◊ 〉 Festus did of Paul: that they 〈 ◊ 〉 besides themselves, or mad: but if acquaint himself more through• with them,
or sees th• At a distance busily attending 〈 ◊ 〉 the duties of their holy Calling a•• Profession, he thinks of them 〈 ◊ 〉 Festus did of Paul: that they 〈 ◊ 〉 beside themselves, or mad: but if acquaint himself more through• with them,
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and hears and understan• the Word of God, which is as it we the Musick to which they danc• and takes notice how they measu•• all their motions by its melody, 〈 ◊ 〉 sees such an agreeing and beauti•• conformity betwixt them;
and hears and understan• the Word of God, which is as it we the Music to which they danc• and Takes notice how they measu•• all their motions by its melody, 〈 ◊ 〉 sees such an agreeing and beauti•• conformity betwixt them;
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God made use of two more rem• means of her Conversion, Afflictio• and Retirement, the kind of the fir• and the occasion of the second ne• not here be named.
God made use of two more rem• means of her Conversion, Afflictio• and Retirement, the kind of the fir• and the occasion of the second ne• not Here be nam.
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〈 ◊ 〉 these were in her circumstances, f•• she would since acknowledge th• •r great difficulty and remora, was ••r love of the pleasures and vani•es of the world, which she nei••er knew how to reconcile with •e strictness of Religion,
〈 ◊ 〉 these were in her Circumstances, f•• she would since acknowledge th• •r great difficulty and remora, was ••r love of the pleasures and vani•es of the world, which she nei••er knew how to reconcile with •e strictness of Religion,
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God therefore gradually •eaned her, by rendring more insi•id what had too much pleased her, •nd by giving her vacancy and free•om from distraction, to acquaint •er self more throughly with the •hings of God.
God Therefore gradually •eaned her, by rendering more insi•id what had too much pleased her, •nd by giving her vacancy and free•om from distraction, to acquaint •er self more thoroughly with the •hings of God.
and to her Friends would frequently and freely do it, assuring •hem That she had no cause to re•ent the change she had found, of the solid and satisfying pleasures she obtained in Religion,
and to her Friends would frequently and freely do it, assuring •hem That she had no cause to re•ent the change she had 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 hand, 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 hand, 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 ilness, which gave her many inevitable divertions 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 divertions and interruptions At that season, she changed it into the quiet, silent morning, always rising early.
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or prevailing, or what ever 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 what ever 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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But if she exceeded her self in any thing as much as she excelled others in most things, 'twas in meditation: this was her Master-piece; 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 chusing some select subject, which she would press upon her heart with intensest thoughts, till she had drawn out all its Juice and nourishment:
But if she exceeded her self in any thing 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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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 Commandement, 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 Ladiships 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 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:
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.
Oh 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 serious and attentive 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 attentive 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;
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;
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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 wisdom's 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 wisdom's 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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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, upbraidingly, 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, upbraidingly, 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 wha• 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 wha• 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.
It grives my very soul to see so good a nature ensnared against the dictates of its own light, by bad example, custom or somewhat else — And if they replyed with excuses, she would stop them thus:
It gives my very soul to see so good a nature Ensnared against the dictates of its own Light, by bad Exampl, custom or somewhat Else — And if they replied with excuses, she would stop them thus:
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I mean your conscience and the belief of the Scriptures for if you were one of those o• whom you know I use to set m• mark, I should not give you this trouble,
I mean your conscience and the belief of the Scriptures for if you were one of those o• whom you know I use to Set m• mark, I should not give you this trouble,
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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 whom — listen to the still 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 whom — listen to the still 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 defensative for sin, and to keep our God.
and pitch) I shall attack you on that side, hoping the Strongest excellency of your nature, will prove the Weakest defensative for since, and to keep our God.
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Oh that you, who I dare say would take my word for any hing 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 hing 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,
and of joys, unspeakable, and full of glory, of the great peace they have who keep God 's Law, and that nothing shall offend them, that wisdoms ways are pleasantness.
and of Joys, unspeakable, and full of glory, of the great peace they have who keep God is Law, and that nothing shall offend them, that wisdoms ways Are pleasantness.
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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 disfigurements 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 disfigurements 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.
He gave her his whole estate, as an honorary testimony of his grateful 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 grateful 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 of 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 of 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 •hem, but provided to the uttermost of her power, for their comfortable subsistence, according to their degree and time of service, giving.
or care for •hem, 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 for their lives;
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 for their lives;
Alas, po• creatures, they take a great deal• pains, and I love to see them thri• and live comfortably, and I cannot e•dure to see them brought in• straits,
Alas, po• creatures, they take a great deal• pains, and I love to see them thri• and live comfortably, and I cannot e•dure to see them brought in• straits,
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and therefore would wit• out grudging or difficulty have 〈 ◊ 〉 things made convenient for the• and if they had sustained any co•derable losses, effectually consider it.
and Therefore would wit• out grudging or difficulty have 〈 ◊ 〉 things made convenient for the• and if they had sustained any co•derable losses, effectually Consider it.
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And for her Copy-hold Tenants, would urge with warmth the timely finishing the Rolls of her Courts, •nd delivery of their Copies, professing she could not in conscience suffer it to be neglected,
And for her Copyhold Tenants, would urge with warmth the timely finishing the Rolls of her Courts, •nd delivery of their Copies, professing she could not in conscience suffer it to be neglected,
and for the inferiour sort, if •hey were sick, or tempted, or in any •istress of Body or Mind, whither •ould they go but to the good •ountess whose Closet and Still-house was their Shop for Chirurge••,
and for the inferior sort, if •hey were sick, or tempted, or in any •istress of Body or Mind, whither •ould they go but to the good •ountess whose Closet and Still-house was their Shop for Chirurge••,
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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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S. J•rom placed in the highest rank of the praises of his admired Paula, th• she not only made her self poor 〈 ◊ 〉 relieve, but died in magno Aere alie•. And I am sure it used to be said • our excellent Lady;
S. J•rom placed in the highest rank of the praises of his admired Paula, th• she not only made her self poor 〈 ◊ 〉 relieve, but died in magno Air alie•. And I am sure it used to be said • our excellent Lady;
She would not live poor (〈 ◊ 〉 good works) to dye rich; yea, thoug• she had chosen Executors, in who• her heart could trust as safely as e• her Husbands did in her, yet 〈 ◊ 〉 would make her own hands her Ex•cutors,
She would not live poor (〈 ◊ 〉 good works) to die rich; yea, thoug• she had chosen Executors, in who• her heart could trust as safely as e• her Husbands did in her, yet 〈 ◊ 〉 would make her own hands her Ex•cutors,
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wh• she had in her Lord and Husban• life time, a separate maintenance allowance, settled by Marriage ••ticles, she was pleased to ask me my opinion concerning the quota pars: What proportion one is obliged to consecrate to God of our Estates,
wh• she had in her Lord and Husban• life time, a separate maintenance allowance, settled by Marriage ••ticles, 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 •ircumstances must be considered in which persons stood, their Qualities, their Incomes, their Dependances, necessary and emergent Occasions, inevitably occurring.
but the •ircumstances must be considered in which Persons stood, their Qualities, their Incomes, their Dependences, 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 •o, I not being ignorant of her cir•umstances, (I must bear my own name in acknowledging the straitness of my own heart, told her) I supposed a seventh part:
— But she persisting to urge a more particular answer as to her self, what would be fit and becoming her to •o, I not being ignorant of her cir•umstances, (I must bear my own name in acknowledging the straitness of my own heart, told her) I supposed a seventh part:
But before I could suggest the reasons, she •reventingly replied, she would ne•er give less than the third part, •nd she kept her resolution to the all and with advantage;
But before I could suggest the Reasons, she •reventingly replied, she would ne•er give less than the third part, •nd she kept her resolution to the all and with advantage;
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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, that the Earl of Warwick had gave all his Estate to pious uses:
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, that the Earl of Warwick had gave all his Estate to pious uses:
And 'tis a great truth, which I have had from her own mouth, th• all the satisfaction she took in it was the opportunity it afforded he• of doing good.
And it's a great truth, which I have had from her own Mouth, th• all the satisfaction she took in it was the opportunity it afforded he• of doing good.
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And I have hea• her earnestly averr, that she woul• not accept of, or be incumbred wit• the greatest Estate in England, if i• should be offered her, clog'd with this condition, not to do good t• others with it.
And I have hea• her earnestly aver, that she woul• not accept of, or be encumbered wit• the greatest Estate in England, if i• should be offered her, clogged with this condition, not to do good t• Others with it.
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But some may say, were her Ey• as open as her Hands; did she n• scatter it as carelesly as profusely Nothing less, her liberal Soul devis• liberal things:
But Some may say, were her Ey• as open as her Hands; did she n• scatter it as carelessly as profusely Nothing less, her liberal Soul devis• 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 greatpitier, 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 greatpitier, 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 Freeschool.
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 Freeschool.
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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 upbraiding 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.
nor blackened by the smoke of revengeful detraction, for upbraiding 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.
But I must implore that candour while I embalm her memory, with the sweet Oyntment of her own good name, you granted to her virtues 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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Not 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.
Not 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.
For though she did humanum pati, slip now and then, or stumble if you will, she fell not, much less lay or wallowed to defile her Garments, which I testifie not only from mine own observation, but her own Pen.
For though she did humanum pati, slip now and then, or Stumble if you will, she fell not, much less lay or wallowed to defile her Garments, which I testify not only from mine own observation, but her own Pen.
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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 God 's 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 is authority and Word, for even those may receive Some nourishment, who eat against Stomach,
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and the Sieve 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 Sieve 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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This little is enough to extenuate her, almost commendable faults; and 'tis a great evidence of her goodness, that these things were imputed as Blemishes,
This little is enough to extenuate her, almost commendable Faults; and it's a great evidence of her Goodness, that these things were imputed as Blemishes,
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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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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.
So she chearfully sustained the hurry of business which was inevitable to the acquitting her self of the trust reposed in her, by her Lord's last Will.
So she cheerfully sustained the hurry of business which was inevitable to the acquitting her self of the trust reposed in her, by her Lord's last Will.
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 fealed 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 fealed 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 Physitians 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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and burning charity for the good of ( men; in the actual exercise of prayer, according to her own desire, for there are many witnesses have testified, that they have often heard her say, that if she might chuse the manner and circumstances of her death, she would dye praying;) by which she so often anticipated Heaven by pregustation, and which now wafted her longing Soul into the Holy of Holies, within the vail:
and burning charity for the good of (men; in the actual exercise of prayer, according to her own desire, for there Are many Witnesses have testified, that they have often herd her say, that if she might choose the manner and Circumstances of her death, she would die praying;) 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 kep•• the faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which th• Lord the righteous Judge shall give me 〈 ◊ 〉 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 kep•• the faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which th• Lord the righteous Judge shall give me 〈 ◊ 〉 that day,
He gave her the Heaven upon earth, (after some shivering scruples, and rembling fears) the blessed calm of 〈 ◊ 〉 purified, pacified, serene, and well•ssured conscience.
He gave her the Heaven upon earth, (After Some shivering scruples, and rembling fears) the blessed Cam of 〈 ◊ 〉 purified, pacified, serene, and well•ssured conscience.
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and carry he through her greatest difficultie• and entangling affairs, concerni• one of whom she us'd often wi•• much thankfulness to say, He w• a Friend of God Almighty's giving even beyond her own expect•tion.
and carry he through her greatest difficultie• and entangling affairs, concerni• one of whom she used often wi•• much thankfulness to say, He w• a Friend of God Almighty's giving even beyond her own expect•tion.
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He gave her many merciful d• liverances, one very like to th• Gregory Nazianzen, insists so largly on in his Funeral Oration for h• Sister Gorgonia, the Mules in who• Chariot running away, not on•• bruised, but brake her Bones, a•• yet God miraculously restor'd he So when the Horses in our Lady Coach excussed the Coach-man ran furiously away, God almost n• raculously hung the Coach again a Post in the way, stopped their f•ry, rescued her life from most em•nent hazard,
He gave her many merciful d• liverances, one very like to th• Gregory Nazianzen, insists so largely on in his Funeral Oration for h• Sister Gorgonia, the Mules in who• Chariot running away, not on•• Bruised, but brake her Bones, a•• yet God miraculously restored he So when the Horses in our Lady Coach excussed the Coachman ran furiously away, God almost n• raculously hung the Coach again a Post in the Way, stopped their f•ry, rescued her life from most em•nent hazard,
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and healed the bruises 〈 ◊ 〉 received with safety. This happen•d July 23. 1661. He gave her the affectionate esteem of all her Neighbours, to such 〈 ◊ 〉 degree, that she was like Titus, •eliciae humani generis, the delight and •arling of her Country, and with so •oving a willingness did they delight •o serve her, that you might see •ifty fresh, brave and gallant Teams, •ay after day bringing in her pro•isions, without other invitation •han the bare knowledge of the time, which themselves would enquire out;
and healed the bruises 〈 ◊ 〉 received with safety. This happen•d July 23. 1661. He gave her the affectionate esteem of all her Neighbours, to such 〈 ◊ 〉 degree, that she was like Titus, •eliciae Humani Generis, the delight and •arling of her Country, and with so •oving a willingness did they delight •o serve her, that you might see •ifty fresh, brave and gallant Teams, •ay After day bringing in her pro•isions, without other invitation •han the bore knowledge of the time, which themselves would inquire out;
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He gave her such an esteem for •er prudent integrity, and discreet, •nd impartial Righteousness, that he began to be (an employ and •onour not usual to her Sex) the Arbitress and Ʋmpress of all the •ontroversies amongst adjacent Neighbours, many of which she •econciled happily,
He gave her such an esteem for •er prudent integrity, and discreet, •nd impartial Righteousness, that he began to be (an employ and •onour not usual to her Sex) the Arbitress and Ʋmpress of all the •ontroversies among adjacent Neighbours, many of which she •econciled 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, For either she had none,
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, For either she had none,
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 drew 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 ever more.
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 drew 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 ever more.
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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 mell as his Mantle:
And for your noble Lordship, who Are now investing your self with her large and noble Mantle — May Elijah is Spirit rest upon you, as mell as his Mantle:
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Lectione assidua & meditatione diuturna pectus suum Bibliothecam fecerat Christi; unde hic fervor, nisiex amore Dei? unde legis Christi indefessa meditatio nisi ex desiderio ejus qui legein dedit?
Lectione assidua & meditation Diuturna pectus suum Bibliothecam fecerat Christ; unde hic fervor, nisiex amore Dei? unde Legis Christ indefessa meditatio nisi ex Desire His qui legein dedit?
