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.

Walker, Anthony, d. 1692
Publisher: printed for Nathanael Ranew at the King s Arms in St Paul s Church Yard
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1680
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A66736 ESTC ID: R218014 STC ID: W312
Subject Headings: Funeral sermons -- 17th century; Warwick, Mary Rich, -- Countess of, 1625-1678;
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0 THE Virtuous Woman. PROV. 31.29, 30, 31. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. THE Virtuous Woman. CURAE. 31.29, 30, 31. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. dt j n1. np1. crd, crd, crd d n2 vhb vdn av-j, cc-acp pns21 vv2 pno32 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman that fears the Lord, she shall be praised. n1 vbz j, cc n1 vbz j, cc-acp dt n1 cst vvz dt n1, pns31 vmb vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 Give her of the fruit of her hands, let her own works praise her in the gates. Give her of the fruit of her hands, let her own works praise her in the gates. vvb pno31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, vvb pno31 d n2 vvi pno31 p-acp dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 1
3 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; cst j n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d n1, r-crq vmb vvi dt j n1? pns11 vmd vhi vvn p-acp dt, dc j, j cc j, cs cst pp-f npg1 c-crq pns31 vhd vvn dt j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
4 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. vhd xx po31 j n1 vvn cc a-acp vvn dt n1 pp-f vvg pno31, cc vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, r-crq vmd av-j vvi pno11 j p-acp vvg n1, p-acp dt js-jn n1 p-acp n1 np1 vvz po31 np1 cc np1, pn31 vvd p-acp px31, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 2
5 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, cc d vmd vvi po12 n-vvg, cc vvg av, d j js n1, xx p-acp j-vvg n2, p-acp c-acp pns32 vvd pp-f j, p-acp j-vvg n2 pp-f n1, po12 js cc vv2 n2, cc av-c, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
6 if our Blood can circulate and flow in such a consternation, and be not chilled and stagnant, with Streams of that, both from our Veins and Hearts. if our Blood can circulate and flow in such a consternation, and be not chilled and stagnant, with Streams of that, both from our veins and Hearts. cs po12 n1 vmb vvb cc vvi p-acp d dt n1, cc vbb xx vvn cc j, p-acp n2 pp-f d, av-d p-acp po12 n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
7 But though the Laws of Nature might indulge such gratifying of our Passions, as we are Men, the Law of Grace will not allow it, as we are Christians: But though the Laws of Nature might indulge such gratifying of our Passion, as we Are Men, the Law of Grace will not allow it, as we Are Christians: p-acp cs dt n2 pp-f n1 vmd vvi d vvg pp-f po12 n2, c-acp pns12 vbr n2, dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb xx vvi pn31, c-acp pns12 vbr np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
8 to whom a sullen silence is as much forbidden as a submissive holding of our peace is charged on us. to whom a sullen silence is as much forbidden as a submissive holding of our peace is charged on us. p-acp ro-crq dt j n1 vbz p-acp av-d vvn p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f po12 n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
9 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; c-acp pns12 vmb xx n1, p-acp n2 p-acp n1, p-acp pno32 r-crq n1 vmb np1, c-acp p-acp d n1, n1 vmb vvi pns31 vdz, r-crq vvd av av-j p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
10 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. cc pn31 vmd vbi av j dt n1, cc j n1, pc-acp vvi pno31, cc-acp p-acp po12 〈 sy 〉, pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, 〈 sy 〉 dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1, cst pns12 vmd av vvi av j, vvg, j n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 3
11 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; cs av, pns31 vbg j, av vvz, c-acp av-j pns31 vdz, cc vmb vdi p-acp d cst vhd dt n1 vvb n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, av-d pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
12 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, vvb pno11 vvi dt n1 p-acp po11 j cc j-vvg n2, cc av vbi po31 n1, av vvd pno31 p-acp n1, cst p-acp d n1 cc j n1, pns31 r-crq vbz vvn • vvi p-acp np1 p-acp n1, vmb av vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, p-acp po12 j n1 pp-f po31 ng1 n2, p-acp po12 j n1 pp-f po31 j cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
13 and in a ready imitation of her •emplary Piety. But because the most usual and useful method of instructing, is, by giving rules first, and in a ready imitation of her •emplary Piety. But Because the most usual and useful method of instructing, is, by giving rules First, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n1. cc-acp p-acp dt av-ds j cc j n1 pp-f vvg, vbz, p-acp vvg n2 ord, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 3
14 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, cc av vvg d n2 p-acp n1 cc j n2, r-crq vvb n1 j, cc j p-acp ds, n1 xx j av, pc-acp vbi vvn, • vmb vvi d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
15 and giv• you the rule and the measure, fro• the wisest of Men in his Generation and the example from the best o• Women in her own; and giv• you the Rule and the measure, fro• the Wisest of Men in his Generation and the Exampl from the best o• Women in her own; cc n1 pn22 dt vvb cc dt n1, n1 dt js pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt js n1 n2 p-acp po31 d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
16 the first fro• the Pen of the Royal Preacher, th• second from the Hearse of a nobl• Lady, both Epithetes which carr• grandeur in their sound, the First fro• the Pen of the Royal Preacher, th• second from the Hearse of a nobl• Lady, both Epithets which carr• grandeur in their found, dt ord n1 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, n1 ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1, d n2 r-crq n1 n1 p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
17 and may a• waken, yea, command attent• on. and may a• waken, yea, command attent• on. cc vmb n1 vvi, uh, vvb n1 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
18 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, dt j-jn n1 vvz • n1 p-acp np1 cc n1 n1 np1, p-acp pno32 dt av n1 j-vvn n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns31 p-acp po31 j n1 (p-acp n1 dt j n1 pp-f j-jn np1 cc j n1) av n1 vvd pc-acp vbi dt n1, p-acp dt n1 n1 fw-la, vvz cc n1 fw-fr pno31 p-acp n2 pp-f js n1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
19 and nearest concernment which she performs with a strong P• thos, and most winning insinuation, and nearest concernment which she performs with a strong P• those, and most winning insinuation, cc js n1 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt j np1 d, cc av-ds j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
20 and hath the honour to have her prudent, holy counsels recorded in the Sacred Canon. And this fills up the nine first Verses, and hath the honour to have her prudent, holy Counsels recorded in the Sacred Canon. And this fills up the nine First Verses, cc vhz dt n1 pc-acp vhi po31 j, j n2 vvn p-acp dt j n1. cc d vvz a-acp dt crd ord n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
21 and from thence he reciprocates, and in a lofty strain approveth and applauds his Mother. and from thence he reciprocates, and in a lofty strain approveth and applauds his Mother. cc p-acp av pns31 vvz, cc p-acp dt j n1 vvz cc vvz po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
22 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, d d n1 vvz pno12 p-acp dt np1 cc n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1, r-crq vbz vvn a-acp p-acp crd cc crd n2, vvg p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
23 and in the order of the Letters of the Hebrew Alphabet; and in the order of the Letters of the Hebrew Alphabet; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt njp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
24 every Letter in due sequence, beginning a several Verse, to intimate there's somewhat signal in it, which is composed with so much art, every letter in due sequence, beginning a several Verse, to intimate there's somewhat signal in it, which is composed with so much art, d n1 p-acp j-jn n1, vvg dt j n1, pc-acp vvi pc-acp|vbz av n1 p-acp pn31, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp av d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
25 as we find many other eminent portions of the Holy Scriptures are. as we find many other eminent portions of the Holy Scriptures Are. c-acp pns12 vvb d j-jn j n2 pp-f dt j n2 vbr. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
26 Some Interpreters allegorize these words and make the Virtuous Woman the Figure of the true Church. some Interpreters allegorise these words and make the Virtuous Woman the Figure of the true Church. d n2 vvb d n2 cc vvi dt j n1 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
27 Others refer them to the Holy and ever Blessed Virgin-Mother. Others refer them to the Holy and ever Blessed Virgin mother. ng2-jn vvb pno32 p-acp dt j cc av j-vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
28 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. ng2-jn vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n1, cst vvz pn31 n1 av-j p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j-jn cc av-j vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
29 Others will have them to be, by a Prosopopaeia, the Idea of Spiritual Wisdom, and Heroical Virtue in the Abstract. Others will have them to be, by a Prosopopoeia, the Idea of Spiritual Wisdom, and Heroical Virtue in the Abstract. ng2-jn vmb vhi pno32 pc-acp vbi, p-acp dt np1, dt n1 pp-f j n1, cc j n1 p-acp dt n-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
30 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. p-acp dt ds, cc pns11 vvb dt js n2, vvb pno32 dt n1, n1, n1 cc n1 pp-f dt av-j j, j, j, j n1, vvn p-acp dt j n2 d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j n1 cc n1, np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 6
31 He begins with an inquest after her, Who can find a virtuous Woman? implying, she's a rare creature, He begins with an inquest After her, Who can find a virtuous Woman? implying, she's a rare creature, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp pno31, r-crq vmb vvi dt j n1? vvg, pns31|vbz dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
32 and hardly found, but to encourage your search, he assures you, she's worth looking for, her value being inestimable, and hardly found, but to encourage your search, he assures you, she's worth looking for, her valve being inestimable, cc av vvd, cc-acp pc-acp vvi po22 n1, pns31 vvz pn22, pns31|vbz j vvg p-acp, po31 n1 vbg j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
33 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, c-acp po31 n1 vbz av-j p-acp n2 cc n2, cc d j n2. cc av vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp j cc j-jn n2, p-acp j cc j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
34 and sets her in the most advantageous Light, in eighteen Verses. and sets her in the most advantageous Light, in eighteen Verses. cc vvz pno31 p-acp dt av-ds j n1, p-acp crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
35 And finally crowns her with this Wreath of Laurels, with this golden Coronet, with this Diadem of costly Jewels, which make my present Text. And finally crowns her with this Wreathe of Laurels, with this golden Coronet, with this Diadem of costly Jewels, which make my present Text. cc av-j vvz pno31 p-acp d vvi pp-f n2, p-acp d j n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f j n2, r-crq vvb po11 j np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
36 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. d n2 vhb vdn av-j, cc-acp pns21 vv2 pno32 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
37 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but the woman which feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but the woman which fears the Lord, she shall be praised. n1 vbz j, cc n1 vbz j, cc-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n1, pns31 vmb vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
38 Give her of the fruit of her hands: let her own works praise her in the gates. Give her of the fruit of her hands: let her own works praise her in the gates. vvb pno31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2: vvb pno31 d n2 vvi pno31 p-acp dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Page 7
39 The words are a Royal Garland, set on the Temples of the Virtuous Woman, by the hands of Solomon and God. The words Are a Royal Garland, Set on the Temples of the Virtuous Woman, by the hands of Solomon and God. dt n2 vbr dt j n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
40 I may not give the scent of every single Flower, the sense of every several word. I may not give the scent of every single Flower, the sense of every several word. pns11 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f d j n1, dt n1 pp-f d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
41 Such solemn trifling would look like fulsom Pedantry, and ill become the mournful gravity of this occasion. Such solemn trifling would look like fulsome Pedantry, and ill become the mournful gravity of this occasion. d j n-vvg vmd vvi av-j j n1, cc av-jn vvi dt j n1 pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
42 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, dt vvn cc vvi n1 vvg p-acp dt j-jn, vvn cc vvn a-acp av, vbz d, cst j 〈 sy 〉 uh-j n1 vbz j cc av-j j-jn p-acp dt av-j, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
43 and gracious woman, who may claim it by the fruits her virtue hath been pregnant with: and gracious woman, who may claim it by the fruits her virtue hath been pregnant with: cc j n1, r-crq vmb vvi pn31 p-acp dt n2 po31 n1 vhz vbn j p-acp: (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
44 or goodness in good earnest, substantial Religion which hath fruitful hands, deserves, and shall obtain, an honourable testimony both of God and Men. or Goodness in good earnest, substantial Religion which hath fruitful hands, deserves, and shall obtain, an honourable testimony both of God and Men. cc n1 p-acp j n1, j n1 r-crq vhz j n2, vvz, cc vmb vvi, dt j n1 av-d pp-f np1 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 7
45 But as too minute a niceness is unmanly, and upbraids the Auditory, so too general a procedure is confused and cloudy, acts the Dictator, But as too minute a niceness is unmanly, and upbraids the Auditory, so too general a procedure is confused and cloudy, acts the Dictator, cc-acp p-acp av n1 dt n1 vbz j, cc vvz dt j, av av j dt n1 vbz vvn cc j, vvz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
46 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, cc av-jn vvz d p-acp n1 cc n2, n1 cs vvz av-j, cc vvz n1 pns11 vmb av vvi d n1 r-crq vbz j p-acp d n2-jn, vvg p-acp vvd r-crq vbz j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
47 and rendring so, by additional Light, the rest which needs it. and rendering so, by additional Light, the rest which needs it. cc vvg av, p-acp j n1, dt n1 r-crq vvz pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 8
48 I may call this Text the Porch to the Temple of Honour, and it hath two Doors, one to shut out the bold Intruders, and salse Pretenders: I may call this Text the Porch to the Temple of Honour, and it hath two Doors, one to shut out the bold Intruders, and salse Pretenders: pns11 vmb vvi d n1 dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc pn31 vhz crd n2, pi pc-acp vvi av dt j n2, cc j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
49 the other to admit the true and rightful claimers. Plainly it shews; 1. Negatively, who doth not deserve. the other to admit the true and rightful claimers. Plainly it shows; 1. Negatively, who does not deserve. dt j-jn pc-acp vvi dt j cc j n2. av-j pn31 vvz; crd av-j, r-crq vdz xx vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 8
50 2. Positively, who doth deserve true praise, 1. Negutively, no Woman deserves true praise, 1. For Favour. 2. For Beauty. 2. Positively, who does deserve true praise, 1. Negutively, no Woman deserves true praise, 1. For Favour. 2. For Beauty. crd av-j, r-crq vdz vvi j n1, crd av-j, dx n1 vvz j n1, crd p-acp n1. crd p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 8
51 2. Positively, every Woman deserves true praise, 1. Who feareth the Lord. 2. Who is fruitful in good works. 2. Positively, every Woman deserves true praise, 1. Who fears the Lord. 2. Who is fruitful in good works. crd av-j, d n1 vvz j n1, crd r-crq vvz dt n1. crd r-crq vbz j p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 8
52 First, per remotionem, negatively because the Gates of this Templ• are thronged with Worshippers •nd Praise hath many Candidates and •otaries, First, per remotionem, negatively Because the Gates of this Templ• Are thronged with Worshippers •nd Praise hath many Candidates and •otaries, ord, fw-la fw-la, av-j c-acp dt n2 pp-f d np1 vbr vvn p-acp n2 vvd n1 vhz d n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 9
53 and many run for this •rize, but only one obtains it. and many run for this •rize, but only one obtains it. cc d vvn p-acp d n1, cc-acp av-j pi vvz pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 9
54 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: pns11 vmb av-j vvi c-crq np1 vvz av, cc vvz dt n1 p-acp, vvz dt n1 pp-f ds n2, p-acp crd n2, pp-f n1 j n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f fw-la n2 dt j n1 pp-f n1 n2, r-crq vmb vvi dx jc n1 p-acp po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 9
55 as if he had •id, whatsoever is false and vain •an produce nothing that is true and •sting: but Favour is false, deceitful, •lye. as if he had •id, whatsoever is false and vain •an produce nothing that is true and •sting: but Favour is false, deceitful, •lye. c-acp cs pns31 vhd vvn, r-crq vbz j cc j vmb vvi pix cst vbz j cc vvg: p-acp n1 vbz j, j, vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 9
56 And Beauty is a vanishing, a •ding fleeting thing; And Beauty is a vanishing, a •ding fleeting thing; cc n1 vbz dt vvg, dt vvg j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 9
57 therefore all •he praise you affect, or can obtain •y these, is like the seed from •hence it springs: Therefore all •he praise you affect, or can obtain •y these, is like the seed from •hence it springs: av d j n1 pn22 vvb, cc vmb vvi av d, vbz av-j dt n1 p-acp av pn31 vvz: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 9
58 false and deceiv•g, perishing and vain, and she who •ws such wind, may expect nothing •ut a crop of Whirlwind, a blasting •nd a cold return. false and deceiv•g, perishing and vain, and she who •ws such wind, may expect nothing •ut a crop of Whirlwind, a blasting •nd a cold return. j cc vvg, j-vvg cc j, cc pns31 r-crq vvz d vvi, vmb vvi pix av dt n1 pp-f n1, dt j-vvg n1 dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 9
59 By Favour is meant a comely pre•nce, a graceful deportment, a •inning carriage, decent gesture, By Favour is meant a comely pre•nce, a graceful deportment, a •inning carriage, decent gesture, p-acp n1 vbz vvn dt j n1, dt j n1, dt j-vvg n1, j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 9
60 and some motions, a ready wit, and •ood expression, and a decorous con•ersation, made up of all these and •uch like Ingredients, which is most taking, and Some motions, a ready wit, and •ood expression, and a decorous con•ersation, made up of all these and •uch like Ingredients, which is most taking, cc d n2, dt j n1, cc j n1, cc dt j n1, vvd a-acp pp-f d d cc av-d av-j n2, r-crq vbz av-ds n-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 10
61 and renders Women desir• ble and acceptable, and procur• Favour in the Eyes and Hearts 〈 ◊ 〉 Men. and renders Women desir• ble and acceptable, and procur• Favour in the Eyes and Hearts 〈 ◊ 〉 Men. cc vvz n2 n1 zz cc j, cc n1 n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 〈 sy 〉 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 10
62 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, p-acp n1 pns31 vvz dt n1 vvb n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 n1, cc j-jn n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 n1, dt js vvi pp-f dt j n1 j-vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 10
63 and whatever e• composes an harmonious Air. and whatever e• composes an harmonious Air. cc r-crq n1 vvz dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 10
64 O• if you please, Beauty, whether • tural or artificial, whether the mi• ture of Blood and Flegm shini• through a good skin, O• if you please, Beauty, whither • tural or artificial, whither the mi• ture of Blood and Phlegm shini• through a good skin, n1 cs pn22 vvb, n1, cs • j-u cc j, cs dt n1 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 n1 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 10
65 as S. Chry• stom defines it, or Ceruss and V• milion daubed on, to hide a bad o• whether a Gift wherewith God ha• blessed them, as S. Chry• stom defines it, or Ceruss and V• milion daubed on, to hide a bad o• whither a Gift wherewith God ha• blessed them, c-acp np1 np1 n1 vvz pn31, cc vvi cc np1 crd vvd p-acp, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cs dt n1 c-crq np1 n1 vvn pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 10
66 or a Theft for whi• God will blast them; or a Theft for whi• God will blast them; cc dt n1 p-acp n1 np1 vmb vvi pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 10
67 whether t• Benefit of the Author of Natur• or the Artifice of him who delig• to disguise and destroy his Wo• manship. whither t• Benefit of the Author of Natur• or the Artifice of him who delig• to disguise and destroy his Wo• manship. cs n1 n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n1 pp-f pno31 r-crq n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 np1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 10
68 Both these are vain and inconst• false and deceitful, adventitious, 〈 ◊ 〉 external, the best no effect of o• choice, Both these Are vain and inconst• false and deceitful, adventitious, 〈 ◊ 〉 external, the best no Effect of o• choice, d d vbr j cc n1 j cc j, j, 〈 sy 〉 j, dt av-js dx n1 pp-f n1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 10
69 as every thing must be wh• is praise-worthy. as every thing must be wh• is praiseworthy. c-acp d n1 vmb vbi n1 vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 10
70 The worst proceeding from a c•rupt and sinful will, therefore blameworthy, and reproachable, not excusable, much less commendable. The worst proceeding from a c•rupt and sinful will, Therefore blameworthy, and reproachable, not excusable, much less commendable. dt js vvg p-acp dt j cc j n1, av j, cc j, xx j, av-d av-dc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
71 Not Ague-proof, nor tenable against the first assaults of age or sickness, nor dare be looked upon by Wind or Sun. Not Ague-proof, nor tenable against the First assaults of age or sickness, nor Dare be looked upon by Wind or Sun. xx n1, ccx j p-acp dt ord n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, ccx n1 vbb vvn p-acp p-acp n1 cc n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Page 11
72 And not only empty, vain, and destitute of good, but fallacious and deceiving, and full of evils, snares and bands, and nets, and great temptations. And not only empty, vain, and destitute of good, but fallacious and deceiving, and full of evils, snares and bans, and nets, and great temptations. cc xx av-j j, j, cc j pp-f j, cc-acp j cc vvg, cc j pp-f n2-jn, n2 cc n2, cc n2, cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 11
73 First, to the Women themselves, who have them, or who make them; First, to the Women themselves, who have them, or who make them; ord, p-acp dt n2 px32, r-crq vhb pno32, cc q-crq vvb pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 11
74 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, av av vvg pno32 j, j, j-jn, j, n2 pp-f n2-jn, n2 pp-f po32 n1, n2 pp-f po32 d n2 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 11
75 and careless, or afraid to behold the image of their impurer Souls in the Crystal of God's Law, and careless, or afraid to behold the image of their impure Souls in the Crystal of God's Law, cc j, cc j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 11
76 and more afraid of being sick, or dying, than of a thousand Sins or Hells. and more afraid of being sick, or dying, than of a thousand Sins or Hells. cc av-dc j pp-f vbg j, cc vvg, cs pp-f dt crd n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Page 11
77 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. ord, vvg cc vvg j n2, p-acp rg-crq n2, dt n2 pp-f n1, d j-jn n2 vvb, r-crq dt j n1 vvz p-acp po32 j-jn n2, cc j-vvg n2 cc n2 (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Page 11
78 And by parity of reason, the like may be said of all the other perishing, empty, lying vanities: And by parity of reason, the like may be said of all the other perishing, empty, lying vanities: cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1, dt av-j vmb vbi vvn pp-f d dt n-jn vvg, j, vvg n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
79 honours, riches, strength, the wisdom of the flesh, and learning meerly humane, which are but adventitious Goods at best, honours, riches, strength, the Wisdom of the Flesh, and learning merely humane, which Are but adventitious Goods At best, n2, n2, n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvg av-j j, r-crq vbr cc-acp j n2-j p-acp av-js, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
80 and seldom make Men better, often worse. What shall I say, shall I praise you for these? I praise you not: and seldom make Men better, often Worse. What shall I say, shall I praise you for these? I praise you not: cc av vvb n2 av-jc, av av-jc. q-crq vmb pns11 vvi, vmb pns11 vvi pn22 p-acp d? pns11 vvb pn22 xx: (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
81 nor will God ever praise you, or reward you for them. nor will God ever praise you, or reward you for them. ccx vmb np1 av vvi pn22, cc vvb pn22 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Page 12
82 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; uh, pns11 vmb av-c vvi d j n2 p-acp j n1, n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j-vvg n1 p-acp d dt n1 p-acp dt np1 np1 av-j c-acp j-vvn n1 cst n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 12
83 Let not the wise ma• glory in his wisdom: nor the witt• in her wit. Let not the strong ma• glory in his strength: Let not the wise ma• glory in his Wisdom: nor the witt• in her wit. Let not the strong ma• glory in his strength: vvb xx dt j n1 n1 p-acp po31 n1: ccx dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. vvb xx dt j n1 n1 p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 12
84 nor the fa• woman glory in her Beauty. nor the fa• woman glory in her Beauty. ccx dt n1 n1 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 12
85 L• not the rich man glory in his riches nor the fine woman glory in he• dress. L• not the rich man glory in his riches nor the fine woman glory in he• dress. np1 xx dt j n1 n1 p-acp po31 n2 ccx dt j n1 n1 p-acp n1 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 12
86 Let not the honourabl• Man glory in his Honour, nor th• courted Mistress in her favou• Let not the learned Man glory i• his being Natures Secretary; Let not the honourabl• Man glory in his Honour, nor th• courted Mistress in her favou• Let not the learned Man glory i• his being Nature's Secretary; vvb xx dt n1 n1 n1 p-acp po31 n1, ccx n1 vvd n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvb xx dt j n1 n1 n1 po31 vbg ng1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 12
87 no• the wanton woman in being skille• in the depths of Satan. no• the wanton woman in being skille• in the depths of Satan. n1 dt j-jn n1 p-acp vbg n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 12
88 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. p-acp n1 pno31 cc pno31 cst vmd vvi, cc xx vbi j, cc n1 p-acp po32 n1, n1 p-acp d cst pns32 vvb dt n1, cc n1 cc vvi pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 13
89 Which brings me to the positive part, and is the foundation which Solomon lays, whereon to build a Pyramid of lasting Fame. Which brings me to the positive part, and is the Foundation which Solomon lays, whereon to built a Pyramid of lasting Fame. r-crq vvz pno11 p-acp dt j n1, cc vbz dt n1 r-crq np1 vvz, c-crq pc-acp vvi dt ng1 pp-f j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Page 13
90 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. xx dt j, p-acp dt j n1, xx pns31 r-crq n2 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp pns31 r-crq av-j dt n1 vbz n1 vbz d j p-acp, av dt n1 cst vvz dt n1 pns31 vmb vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Page 13
91 In which positive part we have the good womans Character, and Crown. In which positive part we have the good woman's Character, and Crown. p-acp r-crq j n1 pns12 vhb dt j ng1 n1, cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Page 13
92 1. Her Character, which hath two parts, for the new creature also consists of Soul and Body, an inside, and an outside. 1. Her Character, which hath two parts, for the new creature also consists of Soul and Body, an inside, and an outside. crd po31 n1, r-crq vhz crd n2, p-acp dt j n1 av vvz pp-f n1 cc n1, dt n1-an, cc dt n1-an. (3) sermon (DIV1) 39 Page 13
93 1. She fears the Lord, there's the Soul of her Virtue, the root of the matter within ground, Grace in the Heart. 1. She fears the Lord, there's the Soul of her Virtue, the root of the matter within ground, Grace in the Heart. crd pns31 n2 dt n1, pc-acp|vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, vvb p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Page 13
94 2. She hath fruitful hands, there's the Body of her Virtue, the good Tree above ground works in her life. 2. She hath fruitful hands, there's the Body of her Virtue, the good Tree above ground works in her life. crd pns31 vhz j n2, pc-acp|vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt j n1 p-acp n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Page 13
95 2. Her Crown, Praise and Renown. Which is. 1. Promised to her: She shall be praised. 2. Commanded for her: 2. Her Crown, Praise and Renown. Which is. 1. Promised to her: She shall be praised. 2. Commanded for her: crd po31 vvi, vvb cc vvi. r-crq vbz. crd vvd p-acp pno31: pns31 vmb vbi vvn. crd vvd p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Page 14
96 Give her of the fruit of her hands, let her own works praise her in the gates. 3. Performed concerning her: Thou excellest them all. Give her of the fruit of her hands, let her own works praise her in the gates. 3. Performed Concerning her: Thou excellest them all. vvb pno31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, vvb pno31 d n2 vvi pno31 p-acp dt n2. crd vvn vvg pno31: pns21 vv2 pno32 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Page 14
97 As briefly as may be concerning these Particulars: and first let us view both Pages on which her Character is written. As briefly as may be Concerning these Particulars: and First let us view both Pages on which her Character is written. a-acp av-j c-acp vmb vbi vvg d n2-j: cc ord vvb pno12 vvi d ng1 p-acp r-crq po31 n1 vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Page 14
98 1. A woman that feareth the Lord, that is, who is sincerely religious, good in good earnest. 1. A woman that fears the Lord, that is, who is sincerely religious, good in good earnest. crd dt n1 cst vvz dt n1, cst vbz, r-crq vbz av-j j, j p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 14
99 Nothing is more frequent or obvious in Scripture than such Synechdoches, as put one eminent Grace for all the Chain of Graces. Nothing is more frequent or obvious in Scripture than such Synecdoche, as put one eminent Grace for all the Chain of Graces. np1 vbz av-dc j cc j p-acp n1 cs d np1, a-acp vvd crd j n1 p-acp d dt vvb pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 14
100 So sometimes the Love of God, sometimes Trust in God, and most commonly the Fear of God is put for being truly religious, So sometime the Love of God, sometime Trust in God, and most commonly the fear of God is put for being truly religious, av av dt vvb pp-f np1, av vvb p-acp np1, cc av-ds av-j dt vvb pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp vbg av-j j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 14
101 or is made the Periphrasis of a godly Man. As in that signal promise of the New Covenant, Jer. 32.38, 39, 40. They shall be my people, or is made the Periphrasis of a godly Man. As in that signal promise of the New Covenant, Jer. 32.38, 39, 40. They shall be my people, cc vbz vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp p-acp d n1 n1 pp-f dt j n1, np1 crd, crd, crd pns32 vmb vbi po11 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 14
102 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. cc pns11 vmb vbi po32 n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pno32 crd n1, cc crd n1, cst pns32 vmb vvi pno11 p-acp av, p-acp dt j pp-f pno32, cc po32 n2 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 15
103 And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them to do them good, And I will make an everlasting Covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them to do them good, cc pns11 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno32, cst pns11 vmb xx vvi av p-acp pno32 pc-acp vdi pno32 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 15
104 and I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me. Job. 1.1. There was a man in the land of Ʋz. and I will put my Fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me. Job. 1.1. There was a man in the land of Ʋz. cc pns11 vmb vvi po11 vvb p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno11. np1. crd. a-acp vbds dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 15
105 , whose name was Job, and that man was perfect and upright, one that feared God, and eschewed evil: , whose name was Job, and that man was perfect and upright, one that feared God, and Eschewed evil: , rg-crq n1 vbds np1, cc d n1 vbds j cc av-j, pi cst vvd np1, cc vvd j-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 15
106 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; av zz. crd vh2 pns21 vvn po11 n1 np1, cst pc-acp vbz pix j pno31 p-acp dt n1, dt j cc j n1, pi cst vvz np1, cc vvz j-jn, fw-la. crd vdz n1 vvb np1, c-acp pix? np1 crd, crd n1 np1, cc vvi po31 n2, cst vbz dt j-jn pp-f n1: np1 crd. pns31 vvz pno32 cst vvb dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 15
107 where the godly Man is under this Denomination of one that feareth the Lord, opposed to the wicked, called there a vile person. where the godly Man is under this Denomination of one that fears the Lord, opposed to the wicked, called there a vile person. c-crq dt j n1 vbz p-acp d n1 pp-f pi cst vvz dt n1, vvn p-acp dt j, vvn a-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 15
108 'Tis also an infallible sign of the presence of all other Graces, in the excercise of which true Godliness consists; It's also an infallible Signen of the presence of all other Graces, in the Exercise of which true Godliness consists; pn31|vbz av dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d j-jn n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq j n1 vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 15
109 for as the Law is copulative, so are the Graces by which we obey it, for as the Law is copulative, so Are the Graces by which we obey it, p-acp c-acp dt n1 vbz j, av vbr dt n2 p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 15
110 and as where the Soul is, discovering it self by one vital act, all its faculties and powers are; and as where the Soul is, discovering it self by one vital act, all its faculties and Powers Are; cc c-acp c-crq dt n1 vbz, vvg pn31 n1 p-acp crd j n1, d po31 n2 cc n2 vbr; (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 16
111 so where the Spirit of God is working one Grace in truth, the Spirit of all Grace is, so where the Spirit of God is working one Grace in truth, the Spirit of all Grace is, av c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvg crd n1 p-acp n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 16
112 for the Spirit can no more be without its Graces, than the Soul without its Faculties: yea, the Fear of God contains all Graces in it, for the Spirit can no more be without its Graces, than the Soul without its Faculties: yea, the fear of God contains all Graces in it, p-acp dt n1 vmb av-dx av-dc vbi p-acp po31 n2, cs dt n1 p-acp po31 n2: uh, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz d n2 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 16
113 therefore when Abraham offered up his Son Isaac, which was a mighty act of Faith and Love: God saith, Now I know thou fearest me, Gen. 22.12. Therefore when Abraham offered up his Son Isaac, which was a mighty act of Faith and Love: God Says, Now I know thou Fearest me, Gen. 22.12. av c-crq np1 vvn a-acp po31 n1 np1, r-crq vbds dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: np1 vvz, av pns11 vvb pns21 vv2 pno11, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 16
114 And as 'tis so frequent, it would be endless to cite all, so 'tis so obvious, 'tis needless to cite more. And as it's so frequent, it would be endless to Cite all, so it's so obvious, it's needless to Cite more. cc c-acp pn31|vbz av j, pn31 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi d, av pn31|vbz av j, pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi av-dc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Page 16
115 2. The other Page hath this Inscription, Fruitful hands: the good Woman is like Dorcas full of good works. 2. The other Page hath this Inscription, Fruitful hands: the good Woman is like Dorcas full of good works. crd dt j-jn n1 vhz d n1, j n2: dt j n1 vbz av-j np1 j pp-f j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Page 16
116 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. crd n2, crd n2 pc-acp vvi dt crd n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp np1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt crd n2 p-acp po31 crd n2, p-acp d n1 crd, dx j ccx j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 49 Page 16
117 The first in the Right Hand, there's Religion towards God. The second Table in the Left Hand, there's Righteousness and Charity towards Men. The First in the Right Hand, there's Religion towards God. The second Table in the Left Hand, there's Righteousness and Charity towards Men. dt ord p-acp dt j-jn n1, pc-acp|vbz n1 p-acp np1. dt ord n1 p-acp dt vvd n1, pc-acp|vbz n1 cc n1 p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Page 16
118 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, crd np1 n2 vvb n1, j n2 vvi, cc vvb av-j, av-j, av-j, av-j, av-j c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 17
119 and by the Waters side, as the godly Man is described in the first Psalm: and by the Waters side, as the godly Man is described in the First Psalm: cc p-acp dt ng1 n1, c-acp dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt ord n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 17
120 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: vvd n2 pp-f n1, n2 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd n1 n1 np1 vhz dt n1 n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, vvg dt ord n2, dt j-jn vvz; dt vvz pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 17
121 vers. 19. There's servile drudgery in them: Fruits of the Spirit: vers. 22. There's a spiritual easiness in the production of them by the new Nature. vers. 19. There's servile drudgery in them: Fruits of the Spirit: vers. 22. There's a spiritual easiness in the production of them by the new Nature. zz. crd pc-acp|vbz j n1 p-acp pno32: n2 pp-f dt n1: zz. crd pc-acp|vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Page 17
122 3. They are Fruits, in the plural, for variety of kinds, for number in every kind. 3. They Are Fruits, in the plural, for variety of Kinds, for number in every kind. crd pns32 vbr n2, p-acp dt j, p-acp n1 pp-f n2, p-acp n1 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 17
123 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: ord, j n2 pp-f n1, n2, n2, vvg, vvg, n1, n1, vvg, vvg, cc d d j, dt n1 cc dt n1 n1, dt j n1, j n2 cc n2, j-jn, j, j n2, n1, n1, cc p-acp n1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 17
124 yea, at Midnight, seven times a day; yea, At Midnight, seven times a day; uh, p-acp n1, crd n2 dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 17
125 yea, in a sober sense, all the day long, nay, all day, and all night too, yea, in a Sobrium sense, all the day long, nay, all day, and all night too, uh, p-acp dt j n1, d dt n1 av-j, uh-x, d n1, cc d n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 18
126 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. c-acp pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1, np1 crd. cst pns31 vvd xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp vvd np1 p-acp vvg cc n2 n1 cc n1. crd np1 crd np1 crd. n1 p-acp vvg, vvg n-jn p-acp n1, vvg n2 av-j, cc p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Page 18
127 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. cc dt vvd n1, cs pn31 vvb p-acp j-jn vvb, vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp dt d n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 j p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Page 18
128 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, crd pp-f n1, vvg, vvg dx j-jn pp-f d n1, cc-acp vvg av-j p-acp d n2, n2-jn, n2-jn, n2-jn, p-acp d j, j, j n2, p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, n2-j cc vvb, vvg dx n1, vvg dx n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 18
129 but doing to others as they would others should do to them; but doing to Others as they would Others should do to them; p-acp vdg p-acp n2-jn c-acp pns32 vmd ng2-jn vmd vdi p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 18
130 and observing this rule constantly, and in all occasions and occurrences, and so doing Righteous at all times. and observing this Rule constantly, and in all occasions and occurrences, and so doing Righteous At all times. cc vvg d n1 av-j, cc p-acp d n2 cc n2, cc av vdg j p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Page 18
131 2. In Charity, relieving the distressed, feeding the hungry, cloathing the naked, visiting the afflicted by sickness, prison, 2. In Charity, relieving the distressed, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the afflicted by sickness, prison, crd p-acp n1, vvg dt j-vvn, vvg dt j, n1 dt j, vvg dt j-vvn p-acp n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 18
132 or any other pressures, instructing the ignorant, comforting the feeble mindded, and supporting them who are cast down under any temptation, or any other pressures, instructing the ignorant, comforting the feeble minded, and supporting them who Are cast down under any temptation, cc d j-jn n2, vvg dt j, vvg dt j vvn, cc vvg pno32 r-crq vbr vvn a-acp p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 19
133 and this not once or twice, or to one or two, but sowing this seed in the Morning, and not withholding in the Evening, giving this portion to seven, and this not once or twice, or to one or two, but sowing this seed in the Morning, and not withholding in the Evening, giving this portion to seven, cc d xx c-acp cc av, cc p-acp crd cc crd, p-acp vvg d n1 p-acp dt n1, cc xx vvg p-acp dt n1, vvg d n1 p-acp crd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 19
134 and also to eight, casting Bread upon the waters, yea, scattering by all waters. This briefly of the good Womans Character. and also to eight, casting Bred upon the waters, yea, scattering by all waters. This briefly of the good Woman's Character. cc av p-acp crd, vvg n1 p-acp dt n2, uh, vvg p-acp d n2. d av-j pp-f dt j ng1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Page 19
135 2, Her Crown, Praise: Praise is the shadow which attends the Body of Virtue. The Eccho which resounds an honorary Testimony. 2, Her Crown, Praise: Praise is the shadow which attends the Body of Virtue. The Echo which resounds an honorary Testimony. crd, po31 vvi, n1: vvb vbz dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f n1. dt n1 r-crq vvz dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Page 19
136 1. From the Consciences of all Men, even those who will not practise it themselves, cannot but approve it and applaud it in them that do; 1. From the Consciences of all Men, even those who will not practise it themselves, cannot but approve it and applaud it in them that do; crd p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2, av d r-crq vmb xx vvi pn31 px32, vmbx p-acp vvi pn31 cc vvb pn31 p-acp pno32 cst vdb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 19
137 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: cs pc-acp vbb d n1, cs pc-acp vbb d n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n2-j, uh, dt n2 pp-f dt j n2-j, vhz vvn pno32 av av-j av, pns32 vmbx vbi vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 19
138 for as no vicious and guilty person can be absolved, though he were to be his own judge: for as no vicious and guilty person can be absolved, though he were to be his own judge: c-acp p-acp dx j cc j n1 vmb vbi vvn, cs pns31 vbdr pc-acp vbi po31 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 19
139 so no virtuous person can be condemned, though to be judged by his Enemies. so no virtuous person can be condemned, though to be judged by his Enemies. av dx j n1 vmb vbi vvn, c-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 19
140 That Law written in the heart cannot but approve the Transcript, and Counter-part, and Copy of it self where ere it meets it. That Law written in the heart cannot but approve the Transcript, and Counterpart, and Copy of it self where ere it meets it. cst n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 vmbx cc-acp vvi dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f pn31 n1 c-crq c-acp pn31 vvz pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Page 20
141 2. From the Mouths of all good Men, and those especially who have found and felt its beneficial influence. 2. From the Mouths of all good Men, and those especially who have found and felt its beneficial influence. crd p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n2, cc d av-j r-crq vhb vvn cc vvd po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Page 20
142 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. vvn, pns21 vd2 av-j r-crq pns21 vd2 p-acp dt n2, cc p-acp n2, q-crq vhb vvn n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 np1 av vvd pp-f dt av-j n1 pp-f pno32 pp-f np1, cc np1 vbds vvn p-acp po32 j n1 p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 20
143 And of the Churches of Macedonia he bears record That to their power, yea, and beyon• their power they were willing o• themselves. And of the Churches of Macedonia he bears record That to their power, yea, and beyon• their power they were willing o• themselves. cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 pns31 vvz n1 cst p-acp po32 n1, uh, cc n1 po32 n1 pns32 vbdr j n1 px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 20
144 The Loyns of the poo• blessed Job who were warmed by th• fleece of his Sheep: The Loins of the poo• blessed Job who were warmed by th• fleece of his Sheep: dt n2 pp-f dt n1 j-vvn np1 r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp n1 n1 pp-f po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 20
145 Her children ris• up and call her blessed, for the can of their tender and pious education, Her children ris• up and call her blessed, for the can of their tender and pious education, po31 n2 n1 a-acp cc vvi po31 j-vvn, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 20
146 and her husband for her chast conversation and faithful industry of which he is not only a witness but reaps the benefit of it, and her husband for her chaste Conversation and faithful industry of which he is not only a witness but reaps the benefit of it, cc po31 n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc j n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vbz xx av-j dt n1 cc-acp vvz dt n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 20
147 and fo• those he praiseth her. and fo• those he Praiseth her. cc n1 d pns31 vvz pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Page 20
148 3. From the whole Chorus o• the Heavenly Hierarchy, the Angels Joy in Heaven, is the most laudative acclamation to her Virtues. 3. From the Whole Chorus o• the Heavenly Hierarchy, the Angels Joy in Heaven, is the most laudative acclamation to her Virtues. crd p-acp dt j-jn n1 n1 dt j n1, dt n2 vvb p-acp n1, vbz dt av-ds j n1 p-acp po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Page 21
149 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; crd p-acp np1 cc np1, rg-crq j, av vdn, j cc j n2, rg-crq vvb pn22 vvn pp-f po11 n1, rg-crq n1, pns11 vbds j cc pn22 vvd pno11; j, cc pn22 vvd pno11; (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 21
150 is the highest praise imaginable, or possible. Now this praise is first promised, She shall be praised: is the highest praise imaginable, or possible. Now this praise is First promised, She shall be praised: vbz dt js n1 j, cc j. av d n1 vbz ord vvd, pns31 vmb vbi vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 61 Page 21
151 God leaves us not without encouragements to make us good. God leaves us not without encouragements to make us good. np1 vvz pno12 xx p-acp n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 21
152 Promises, and Threats, Rewards and punishments, are the great instruments of Government, both with God and Men; Promises, and Treats, Rewards and punishments, Are the great Instruments of Government, both with God and Men; vvz, cc n2, n2 cc n2, vbr dt j n2 pp-f n1, av-d p-acp np1 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 21
153 and all Rewards include Praise, and are the silent, yet the loudest commendations. and all Rewards include Praise, and Are the silent, yet the Loudest commendations. cc d n2 vvb n1, cc vbr dt j, av dt js n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Page 21
154 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. dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, vbz vvn, cc j, p-acp pno32 cst vvb dt j n1, cst vvb dt n1, cst vbr j p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 21
155 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, j cc j n2, cst np1 vmb vvi pno12, vbi po12 n1 cc po12 n1, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp vvb po12 n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 21
156 and perfect holiness in the fear of God. An Inheritance incorruptible, 1 Pet. undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in Heaven: and perfect holiness in the Fear of God. an Inheritance incorruptible, 1 Pet. undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in Heaven: cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. dt n1 j, crd np1 j, cc d vvz xx av, vvn p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 21
157 Rivers of pleasure fulness of joy, an eternal Kingdom and everlasting life. rivers of pleasure fullness of joy, an Eternal Kingdom and everlasting life. n2 pp-f n1 n1 pp-f n1, dt j n1 cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 22
158 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. cc p-acp dt n1, dt js n1, c-acp pns31 cst vbz vvn p-acp n1 cc n1 cst vbz dt njp a-acp, po31 n1 vmb vbi pp-f np1, cc pns31 vbz vvn av r-crq np1 vvz, cc pns12 vhb npg1 n1 p-acp pn31, cst dt j vmb vbi p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Page 22
159 2. 'Tis commanded and given in charge concerning her to others Give her of the fruit of her hands; 2. It's commanded and given in charge Concerning her to Others Give her of the fruit of her hands; crd pn31|vbz vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 vvg pno31 pc-acp n2-jn vvi pno31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 22
160 let her works praise her in the Gates Let them be spoken of and mentioned to her honour in the Assemblies of the great men, let her works praise her in the Gates Let them be spoken of and mentioned to her honour in the Assemblies of the great men, vvb po31 n2 vvi pno31 p-acp dt n2 vvb pno32 vbi vvn pp-f cc vvn p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 22
161 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; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvb pc-acp vbi av-ds j p-acp dt n2 np1 vvz xx av-j vvb, p-acp vvb cc pn31|vbz xx av-j dt j n1, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 n1 p-acp j n2, pc-acp vvi cc vvi po32 j n2 ' np1 dt j n1 p-acp dt njp2 vvg np1 r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbds av-j p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 23
162 hold him, and not him only, but such as he, in reputation. Yea, our Lord himself concerning Mary, who anointed him, hold him, and not him only, but such as he, in reputation. Yea, our Lord himself Concerning Marry, who anointed him, vvb pno31, cc xx pno31 av-j, cc-acp d c-acp pns31, p-acp n1. uh, po12 n1 px31 vvg vvi, r-crq vvd pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 23
163 and wrought a good work upon him: Praedicendo praecepit. Verily, Mat. 26.13. and wrought a good work upon him: Praedicendo praecepit. Verily, Mathew 26.13. cc vvd dt j n1 p-acp pno31: fw-la fw-la. av-j, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 23
164 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. pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, c-crq d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, pc-acp vmb av d cst d n1 vhz vdn vbi vvd, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 23
165 And God will have the Virtues and Victories of his Saints recorded, to provoke our imitation of them, And God will have the Virtues and Victories of his Saints recorded, to provoke our imitation of them, cc np1 vmb vhi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n2 vvn, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 pp-f pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 23
166 and encourage our weakness to war against vice, saith S. Gregory. and encourage our weakness to war against vice, Says S. Gregory. cc vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, vvz n1 np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Page 23
167 3. It's performed concerning her, thou excellest them all; we should labour to excel in Duty, 1 Cor. 14.12. Seek that thou may excel. 3. It's performed Concerning her, thou excellest them all; we should labour to excel in Duty, 1 Cor. 14.12. Seek that thou may excel. crd pn31|vbz vvn vvg pno31, pns21 vv2 pno32 d; pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, crd np1 crd. vvb cst pns21 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 23
168 What do you more than others? See that ye abound more and more, so run, out run others, that ye may obtain; and praise shall be proportionable: What do you more than Others? See that you abound more and more, so run, out run Others, that you may obtain; and praise shall be proportionable: q-crq vdb pn22 av-dc cs n2-jn? vvb cst pn22 vvb dc cc av-dc, av vvn, av vvi n2-jn, cst pn22 vmb vvi; cc n1 vmb vbi j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 23
169 Thou excellest them all. We find such Encomiums frequent in Scripture. Thus of Hezekiah, 2 Kings. 18.5. Thou excellest them all. We find such Encomiums frequent in Scripture. Thus of Hezekiah, 2 Kings. 18.5. pns21 vv2 pno32 d. pns12 vvb d n2 vvi p-acp n1. av pp-f np1, crd n2. crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 23
170 He trusted in the Lord God of Israel, so that after him was none like him of all the Kings of Israel, He trusted in the Lord God of Israel, so that After him was none like him of all the Kings of Israel, pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 np1 pp-f np1, av cst p-acp pno31 vbds pix av-j pno31 pp-f d dt n2 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 23
171 nor any that was before him, that is, for strength of Faith So of Josiah, 2 King. 23.25. nor any that was before him, that is, for strength of Faith So of Josiah, 2 King. 23.25. ccx d cst vbds p-acp pno31, cst vbz, p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av pp-f np1, crd n1. crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 24
172 And like unto him there was no King before him, that turned to the Lord with all his heart, And like unto him there was no King before him, that turned to the Lord with all his heart, cc av-j p-acp pno31 a-acp vbds dx n1 p-acp pno31, cst vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp d po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 24
173 and with all his soul and with all his might, according to the Law of Moses, and with all his soul and with all his might, according to the Law of Moses, cc p-acp d po31 n1 cc p-acp d po31 n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 24
174 neither after him aerose any like him. So God's testimony of Job, Job 1.8. is, That there was not a Man like him in all the earth. neither After him aerose any like him. So God's testimony of Job, Job 1.8. is, That there was not a Man like him in all the earth. av-dx p-acp pno31 vvd d av-j pno31. av npg1 n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. vbz, cst a-acp vbds xx dt n1 av-j pno31 p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 24
175 So S. Paul testifies of Timothy, Phil. 2.20. I have no man like minded, who will naturally care for your estate. So S. Paul Testifies of Timothy, Philip 2.20. I have no man like minded, who will naturally care for your estate. av n1 np1 vvz pp-f np1, np1 crd. pns11 vhb dx n1 av-j vvn, r-crq vmb av-j vvi p-acp po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Page 24
176 Thus I have lightly shaken the principal Branches of this goodly Tree: Thus I have lightly shaken the principal Branches of this goodly Tree: av pns11 vhb av-j vvn dt j-jn n2 pp-f d j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 24
177 and the ripe and pleasant Fruit which is fallen from them all, I shall pick up and serve in one dish. and the ripe and pleasant Fruit which is fallen from them all, I shall pick up and serve in one dish. cc dt j cc j n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno32 d, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp cc vvi p-acp crd n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 24
178 To be sincerely religioue, to be a virtuous, gracious, godly woman is the highest accomplishment, and deserves the greatest praise: To be sincerely religioue, to be a virtuous, gracious, godly woman is the highest accomplishment, and deserves the greatest praise: pc-acp vbi av-j j, pc-acp vbi dt j, j, j n1 vbz dt js n1, cc vvz dt js n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 24
179 nay, 'tis the most honourable testimony can be given to any, to say of her in truth, she was godly, and feared the Lord. nay, it's the most honourable testimony can be given to any, to say of her in truth, she was godly, and feared the Lord. uh, pn31|vbz dt av-ds j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d, pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31 p-acp n1, pns31 vbds j, cc vvd dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Page 24
180 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. pc-acp vvz pc-acp vbi dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt crd cc crd ord n1, p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; cc vvb vvg p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 25
181 And therefore the transcribing those words, may give much light and illustration to what lies before us. And Therefore the transcribing those words, may give much Light and illustration to what lies before us. cc av dt vvg d n2, vmb vvi d n1 cc n1 p-acp r-crq vvz p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 25
182 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. np1 av pc-acp vvi, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, q-crq vmb vvi dt n1 j, vvz av, n1 crd d po12 n2 vmb vbi c-acp n2 vvn a-acp p-acp po32 n1, cst po12 n2 vmb vbi p-acp n1 n2, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 25
183 Vers. 13. That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store, that our Sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our Streets. Vers. 13. That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store, that our Sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our Streets. np1 crd d po12 n2 vmb vbi j, vvg d n1 pp-f n1, cst po12 n1 vmb vvi av crd cc crd crd p-acp po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 25
184 Vers. 14. That our oxen may be strong to labour, that there be no breaking in, Vers. 14. That our oxen may be strong to labour, that there be no breaking in, np1 crd d po12 n2 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, cst pc-acp vbi dx vvg p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 25
185 nor going out, that there be no complaining in our Streets. Vers. 15. Happy is that people that is in such a case. nor going out, that there be no complaining in our Streets. Vers. 15. Happy is that people that is in such a case. ccx vvg av, cst pc-acp vbi dx vvg p-acp po12 n2. np1 crd j vbz d n1 cst vbz p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 25
186 Every one will be ready to acknowledge and admire the happiness of such a people. Every one will be ready to acknowledge and admire the happiness of such a people. d pi vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 25
187 But saith David, I'll tell you who are infinitely and more truly happy, yea, who are only so indeed; But Says David, I'll tell you who Are infinitely and more truly happy, yea, who Are only so indeed; p-acp vvz np1, pns11|vmb vvi pn22 r-crq vbr av-j cc av-dc av-j j, uh, q-crq vbr av-j av av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 25
188 yea, happy is that people whose God is the Lord. yea, happy is that people whose God is the Lord. uh, j vbz d n1 rg-crq n1 vbz dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 25
189 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, av np1 p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq vvz n1, pns31 cst vbz av j dt n1, cst dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vdz av-j vvi p-acp pno31, cst vmb vdi pno31 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 26
190 and not evil all the days of his life, that is a Crown to him, and not evil all the days of his life, that is a Crown to him, cc xx j-jn d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cst vbz dt n1 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 26
191 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, cc vvz pno31 j p-acp dt n2. pns31 cst vbz av j dt n1, cst pns31 vvz av-j p-acp po31 n2, vvz p-acp n1-an, vvz av-j, vbz j, vvz, vvz, vvz po31 n1, pns31 cst vbz av j dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 26
192 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. c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n2 av, cc av j dt n1 c-acp pc-acp vvi av-ds av-j p-acp d po31 n2, 〈 sy 〉 cst pns32 vbr av av-j p-acp vvg n2, cst po32 n2 vbr j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 26
193 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. pns31 cst vbz av j dt n1 cst pns31 vvz dt j, cc vvz dt j cc j, cc vvz d p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvg d p-acp js n2, cc jc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 26
194 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; d n1 av-j vvz pc-acp vbi vvn, uh, vbz av vvn p-acp dt j n1. cc-acp p-acp d d, vvz np1, av vvb pns11 pn22 dt av-dc j n1 pc-acp vvi j cc j-vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 26
195 the godly Woman, the Woman that feareth the Lord, she, she deserves to be praised above all others. the godly Woman, the Woman that fears the Lord, she, she deserves to be praised above all Others. dt j n1, dt n1 cst vvz dt n1, pns31, pns31 vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Page 26
196 Most Men and Women affect to be praised, but 'tis for the most part for vain and deceitful things, which deserve no praise at all; Most Men and Women affect to be praised, but it's for the most part for vain and deceitful things, which deserve no praise At all; np1 n2 cc n2 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, cc-acp pn31|vbz p-acp dt av-ds n1 p-acp j cc j n2, r-crq vvb dx n1 p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 27
197 and •f they attain any, 'tis a poor and empty praise which may sound and make a noise in the world, amongst •he foolish Herd, and •f they attain any, it's a poor and empty praise which may found and make a noise in the world, among •he foolish Heard, cc av pns32 vvb d, pn31|vbz dt j cc j n1 r-crq vmb vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp av j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 27
198 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, cc-acp vvz n1 p-acp j n2, cc pix p-acp av-d p-acp np1, r-crq n2 n1 vvb vvb p-acp pix cc-acp d r-crq vvb pn31 p-acp j n1 p-acp av vdg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 27
199 and working good, Rom. 2.7, •o. But to fear the Lord, that is, •o be godly, this deserves praise in•eed. and working good, Rom. 2.7, •o. But to Fear the Lord, that is, •o be godly, this deserves praise in•eed. cc vvg j, np1 crd, av. p-acp p-acp vvb dt n1, cst vbz, av vbb j, d vvz vvi av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 27
200 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. dt n1 av j, cc vvi p-acp po31 d n1, pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi pn31 jc, n1 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp po12 n2, vvb dt j n1 p-acp dt ord cc jc n1, c-acp dt j n1. cc ord n2 vbr j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Page 27
201 To praise is to bear witness, or •ive an honourable testimony, of • Man or Womans having such a •irtue, Grace, Perfection, Excel•ency in them, To praise is to bear witness, or •ive an honourable testimony, of • Man or Woman's having such a •irtue, Grace, Perfection, Excel•ency in them, p-acp n1 vbz pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvb dt j n1, pp-f • n1 cc ng1 vhg d dt n1, n1, n1, n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 27
202 and the very acknowledging and testifying that they have them, is a praising o• them highly, and the very acknowledging and testifying that they have them, is a praising o• them highly, cc dt j vvg cc vvg cst pns32 vhb pno32, vbz dt vvg n1 pno32 av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 28
203 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. c-acp n2 crd crd np1 fw-la vbz av-j vvn, p-acp n1 n1 cst pns31 vbds dt j n1 j pp-f dt j n1, cc pp-f n1 p-acp vvg j-jn n1 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 28
204 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. av c-crq np1 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi n1 vbz n1 n1, n1 crd. pns31 vvz pno31 n1 n1, dt j cc dt j n1 pi cst vvd np1, vvz crd. cc n1 j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 28
205 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. cc np1 np1 av-j n1 cst np1 vvd n1 p-acp np1 c-crq pns31 vvd pp-f pno31, pns11 vhb n1 np1 dt n1 p-acp po11 d n1 r-crq vmb vvi d po11 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 28
206 For a we say for reproach, call a man u• grateful, and you can say no wor• you have stigmatized him with th• foulest brand. For a we say for reproach, call a man u• grateful, and you can say no wor• you have stigmatized him with th• Foulest brand. p-acp dt pns12 vvb p-acp n1, vvb dt n1 n1 j, cc pn22 vmb vvi dx n1 pn22 vhb vvn pno31 p-acp n1 js n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 28
207 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, av p-acp vvb, n1 dt n1 j, pn22 vvb vvb 〈 sy 〉 av-dc, pc-acp|vbz n1 av-d p-acp n1 av cst cs pn22 vvb pno11 n1 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 28
208 and dra• no lines from it, but all will retu• upon it self, and be the Epha nev• so full, it will settle upon its ow• Base: and dra• not lines from it, but all will retu• upon it self, and be the Epha nev• so full, it will settle upon its ow• Base: cc n1 xx n2 p-acp pn31, cc-acp d vmb n1 p-acp pn31 n1, cc vbb dt np1 n1 av j, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1 j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 28
209 I may say aliud, but not an• plius, none can be commended hig• lyer, than to have this Character in• prest, they fear the Lord. I may say Aliud, but not an• plius, none can be commended hig• liar, than to have this Character in• pressed, they Fear the Lord. pns11 vmb vvi vvn, p-acp xx n1 fw-la, pix vmb vbi vvn n1 n1, cs pc-acp vhi d n1 n1 vvn, pns32 vvb dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Page 29
210 Again, if I should compare the •ear of the Lord with other things •o give it its due preference, Again, if I should compare the •ear of the Lord with other things •o give it its due preference, av, cs pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2 vdb vvi pn31 po31 j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 29
211 or let •ny self loose into an enumeration •f its causes, properties, effects, •gns, consequents, advantages, or let •ny self lose into an enumeration •f its Causes, properties, effects, •gns, consequents, advantages, cc vvb j n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 n1 po31 n2, n2, n2, n2, n2-j, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 29
212 and ••seasonably common-place upon •, I should lanch into an Ocean, in which I should lose my self and your •atience, and ••seasonably commonplace upon •, I should launch into an Ocean, in which I should loose my self and your •atience, cc av-j n1 p-acp •, pns11 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns11 vmd vvi po11 n1 cc po22 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 29
213 and despair to kenn a shore a more than an hours sailing: and despair to kenn a shore a more than an hours sailing: cc vvi p-acp n1 dt n1 dt av-dc cs dt n2 vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 29
214 I •all therefore confine my self, or •ather willingly submit to be con•ned by the straits of time, to very •arrow measures, which shall be •hese two: I •all Therefore confine my self, or •ather willingly submit to be con•ned by the straits of time, to very •arrow measures, which shall be •hese two: pns11 vmb av vvi po11 n1, cc av-c av-j vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp av j n2, r-crq vmb vbi n1 crd: (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Page 29
215 1. To point in general at the •bjects of Praise, and shew what in•erest Religion or the Fear of God •ath in them. 1. To point in general At the •bjects of Praise, and show what in•erest Religion or the fear of God •ath in them. crd p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f vvb, cc vvb r-crq n1 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Page 29
216 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, crd p-acp vvi r-crq av-j vvz n1 p-acp n2, p-acp n1 p-acp np1, av-dx n2 cc px32, cc vvb c-crq vbg av-j j, vmb vvi pno12 p-acp pn31 p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Page 29
217 1. As to the Objects of true •raise. 1. As to the Objects of true •raise. crd p-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 73 Page 29
218 The first and grand object of Praise is God, and the divine perfections, which is so evident throug all the Scriptures, The First and grand Object of Praise is God, and the divine perfections, which is so evident through all the Scriptures, dt ord cc j n1 pp-f vvb vbz np1, cc dt j-jn n2, r-crq vbz av j p-acp d dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 30
219 and to the lig• of Reason, that I'll not waste tin• to prove it; and to the lig• of Reason, that I'll not waste tin• to prove it; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns11|vmb xx vvi n1 pc-acp vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 30
220 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; cc av-j r-crq vbz ord p-acp pno32, cc vv2 pno32 vbz dt ord cc ord p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f np1 av cst vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 n1 vvn cc vvn p-acp dt np1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 30
221 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. cc d, n1 cc dt np1 pp-f np1 vvz: np1 crd. n1 j n1 vbz vvn p-acp npg1 np1 n1 cc j n1: n1 np1 crd. dt j n1 vbz n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 n1 vvd pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 74 Page 30
222 And they that sincerely embra• the great and precious promises 〈 ◊ 〉 the Gospel, are thereby made pa• takers of the divine nature: And they that sincerely embra• the great and precious promises 〈 ◊ 〉 the Gospel, Are thereby made pa• takers of the divine nature: cc pns32 cst av-j n1 dt j cc j n2 〈 sy 〉 dt n1, vbr av vvn n1 n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 30
223 A Go• like temper and disposition. A Go• like temper and disposition. dt np1 av-j vvi cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 30
224 For Go• liness is Godlikeness. Therefore ' t• enjoyned in such language, Be • holy, for I am holy: For Go• liness is Godlikeness. Therefore ' t• enjoined in such language, Be • holy, for I am holy: p-acp np1 n1 vbz n1. av ' n1 vvn p-acp d n1, vbb • j, c-acp pns11 vbm j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 30
225 or, as I am ho• saith the Lord: 1 Pet. 1.16. an• Luke 6.36. Be ye merciful as yo• heavenly father is merciful; or, as I am ho• Says the Lord: 1 Pet. 1.16. an• Lycia 6.36. Be you merciful as yo• heavenly father is merciful; cc, c-acp pns11 vbm n1 vvz dt n1: crd np1 crd. n1 av crd. vbb pn22 j p-acp n1 j n1 vbz j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 30
226 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. cc 〈 sy 〉 pn22 j p-acp po22 j n1 • j, np1 crd. pns32 n1 p-acp d n1 av av-j dt n1 j n1, vvb j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Page 30
227 2. The object of Praise is some •cellent good, it must be good, or it •eserves reproach; 2. The Object of Praise is Some •cellent good, it must be good, or it •eserves reproach; crd dt n1 pp-f vvb vbz d j j, pn31 vmb vbi j, cc pn31 vvz n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 31
228 but it must be •so excellent, or no notice is taken •f it. but it must be •so excellent, or no notice is taken •f it. cc-acp pn31 vmb vbi av j, cc dx n1 vbz vvn av pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 31
229 Now the fear of God is ex•llent, Psal. 19. The Saints are •he excellent of the earth; Now the Fear of God is ex•llent, Psalm 19. The Saints Are •he excellent of the earth; av dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, np1 crd dt n2 vbr j j pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 31
230 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. np1 crd • dt j vbz av-dc j cs vbz n1, np1 crd. np1 vvz n1, c-acp n1 vvz n1, np1 crd. cc dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1, c-crq j n2 vvi px32, vbr vvn pc-acp vbi av-dc j, np1 crd. dt n1 av vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, p-acp n1 vbr j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Page 31
231 3. It must be a chosen good, for 〈 ◊ 〉 would be no praise for any Man •f that were possible) to be good •ithout, or against his will. 3. It must be a chosen good, for 〈 ◊ 〉 would be no praise for any Man •f that were possible) to be good •ithout, or against his will. crd pn31 vmb vbi dt vvn j, p-acp 〈 sy 〉 vmd vbi dx n1 p-acp d n1 n1 cst vbdr j) pc-acp vbi j n1, cc p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 31
232 If I • this thing willingly I have a reward: 〈 ◊ 〉 Cor. 9.17. Now this good wo•an chuseth. Mary hath chosen the •od part: If I • this thing willingly I have a reward: 〈 ◊ 〉 Cor. 9.17. Now this good wo•an chooseth. Mary hath chosen the •od part: cs pns11 • d n1 av-j pns11 vhb dt n1: 〈 sy 〉 np1 crd. av d j n1 vvz. np1 vhz vvn dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 31
233 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: zz crd. (cc av vvd po12 j vvi, cs av av-d) cc pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp n2: np1 crd. cst pns32 vdd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 31
234 that the Saints do ch• it: Psal. 119.30. I have chosen the w• of truth, thy judgments have I laid 〈 ◊ 〉 fore me: that the Saints do ch• it: Psalm 119.30. I have chosen the w• of truth, thy Judgments have I laid 〈 ◊ 〉 before me: cst dt n2 vdb n1 pn31: np1 crd. pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 pp-f n1, po21 n2 vhb pns11 vvn 〈 sy 〉 a-acp pno11: (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 32
235 and vers. 137. I have c•• sen thy precepts. Isa. 56.4. The 〈 ◊ 〉 nuchs which chuse the things wh• please me. and vers. 137. I have c•• sen thy Precepts. Isaiah 56.4. The 〈 ◊ 〉 nuchs which choose the things wh• please me. cc zz. crd pns11 vhb n1 av po21 n2. np1 crd. dt 〈 sy 〉 ng1 r-crq vvb dt n2 n1 vvb pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 32
236 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. cc pn31|vbz dt j n1 n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd, n1 cst pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi n1 n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, av-c cs pc-acp • np1-n dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, n1 n2 cs dt n2 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Page 32
237 4. It must be some permane• and abiding good, not fading, n• like the morning cloud and early de• now the fear of the Lord endureth • ever: 4. It must be Some permane• and abiding good, not fading, n• like the morning cloud and early de• now the Fear of the Lord Endureth • ever: crd pn31 vmb vbi d n1 cc vvg j, xx vvg, n1 av-j dt n1 n1 cc j n1 av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz • av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 32
238 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. cc c-crq pn31 vbz p-acp n1 pn31 n1 d vvb cc vvb. dt n1 j vbz dt j n1 np1 crd. dt j n1 pns32 n1 vmb xx vbi vvn av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Page 32
239 They repent not of their repe• tance, and Christ hath prayed th• their faith fail not. They Repent not of their repe• tance, and christ hath prayed th• their faith fail not. pns32 vvb xx pp-f po32 n1 n1, cc np1 vhz vvd n1 po32 n1 vvb xx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Page 32
240 They go from strength to strength • they appear before God perfect in Zi• and bring forth more fruit in their a• They go from strength to strength • they appear before God perfect in Zi• and bring forth more fruit in their a• pns32 vvb p-acp n1 p-acp n1 • pns32 vvi p-acp np1 j p-acp np1 cc vvi av dc n1 p-acp po32 n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Page 32
241 The path way of the just is as t• shining light: Prov. 4.18. which shineth more un• the perfect day. The path Way of the just is as t• shining Light: Curae 4.18. which shines more un• the perfect day. dt n1 n1 pp-f dt j vbz p-acp n1 vvg n1: np1 crd. r-crq vvz dc n1 dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Page 32
242 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. crd pns11 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f vvb av-dc av-j, cc r-crq n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp, uh n1 p-acp np1, po32 n2 vvb px32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 82 Page 33
243 1. Men are praised for their wel• •erforming of their duty to God, •s good servants. 1. Men Are praised for their wel• •erforming of their duty to God, •s good Servants. crd n2 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n1 vvg pp-f po32 n1 p-acp np1, vvz j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 83 Page 33
244 2. For their Beneficence to men in •l relations, as useful, just, kind, cha•itable amongst and towards all •nen. 2. For their Beneficence to men in •l relations, as useful, just, kind, cha•itable among and towards all •nen. crd p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n2 p-acp j n2, c-acp j, j, j, j p-acp cc p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 84 Page 33
245 3. For their wisdom to them•elves, as being prudent, discreet, •nd wise in their own concerns. 3. For their Wisdom to them•elves, as being prudent, discreet, •nd wise in their own concerns. crd p-acp po32 n1 p-acp n2, c-acp vbg j, j, vvb j p-acp po32 d vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 85 Page 33
246 Now Religion, the Fear of the Lord, • productive of all these in an emi•ent degree; Now Religion, the fear of the Lord, • productive of all these in an emi•ent degree; av n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, • j pp-f d d p-acp dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 33
247 and therefore are •hey greatly to be praised in whom • is. and Therefore Are •hey greatly to be praised in whom • is. cc av vbr vvg av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp ro-crq • vbz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 86 Page 33
248 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: crd d vvb vmb vvi j n2 p-acp np1. d vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1: np1 crd. n1 pns11 vbb dt n1 q-crq vbz po11 n1? av d n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 33
249 he that fears God will not, dare not offend him: Fear God and keep his Commandments, that is •he whole duty of man: Eccles. 12. •3. he that fears God will not, Dare not offend him: fear God and keep his commandments, that is •he Whole duty of man: Eccles. 12. •3. pns31 cst vvz np1 vmb xx, vvb xx vvi pno31: vvb np1 cc vvi po31 n2, cst vbz av j-jn n1 pp-f n1: np1 crd n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 33
250 Only fear the Lord, and serve him; if you fear him, you will no• fail to serve him. Only Fear the Lord, and serve him; if you Fear him, you will no• fail to serve him. j vvb dt n1, cc vvi pno31; cs pn22 vvb pno31, pn22 vmb n1 vvi pc-acp vvi pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 34
251 What doth th• Lord require of thee, but to fear hi•• and to serve the Lord thy God with • thy heart and soul: What does th• Lord require of thee, but to Fear hi•• and to serve the Lord thy God with • thy heart and soul: q-crq vdz n1 n1 vvi pp-f pno21, cc-acp pc-acp vvi n1 cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 po21 n1 p-acp • po21 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 34
252 serve the Lor• with fear, Psal. 2. Let us have gra• whereby we may serve God acceptab•• with reverence and godly fear: He• 12.28. serve the Lor• with Fear, Psalm 2. Let us have gra• whereby we may serve God acceptab•• with Reverence and godly Fear: He• 12.28. vvb dt np1 p-acp n1, np1 crd vvb pno12 vhi n1 c-crq pns12 vmb vvi np1 n1 p-acp n1 cc j n1: n1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 34
253 Yea, the fear of God wi• help to cleanse from all filthine• both of flesh and spirit, Yea, the Fear of God wi• help to cleanse from all filthine• both of Flesh and Spirit, uh, dt vvb pp-f np1 n1 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 34
254 and to pe• fect holiness: 2 Cor. 7.1. and to pe• fect holiness: 2 Cor. 7.1. cc p-acp n1 n1 n1: crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 34
255 So that it be praise-worthy to be a dutif• child and obedient servant to God, • certainly nothing deserves it be• ter; So that it be praiseworthy to be a dutif• child and obedient servant to God, • Certainly nothing deserves it be• ter; av cst pn31 vbb j pc-acp vbi dt n1 n1 cc j n1 p-acp np1, • av-j pix vvz pn31 n1 zz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 34
256 the woman that feareth t• Lord hath a just claim to Prais• because she is such. the woman that fears t• Lord hath a just claim to Prais• Because she is such. dt n1 cst vvz n1 n1 vhz dt j n1 p-acp np1 c-acp pns31 vbz d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 87 Page 34
257 2. The fear of the Lord will ma•• fruitful in all good offices to o• Neighbour, humble and obedie• to Superiours, careful of, 2. The Fear of the Lord will ma•• fruitful in all good Offices to o• Neighbour, humble and obedie• to Superiors, careful of, crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb n1 j p-acp d j n2 p-acp n1 n1, j cc n1 p-acp n2-jn, j pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 34
258 and ten• er to Inferiours, just and kind to a• and munificent and liberal to tho• that are in want. and ten• er to Inferiors, just and kind to a• and munificent and liberal to tho• that Are in want. cc n1 zz p-acp n2-jn, j cc j p-acp n1 cc j cc j p-acp n1 cst vbr p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 34
259 This good w•• man in the Text, who feareth t• Lord in her heart, had fruitful hand• and works of her own to praise her • the gates. This good w•• man in the Text, who fears t• Lord in her heart, had fruitful hand• and works of her own to praise her • the gates. d j n1 n1 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz n1 n1 p-acp po31 n1, vhd j n1 cc n2 pp-f po31 d pc-acp vvi pno31 • dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 88 Page 34
260 '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. pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi j p-acp d n2. j n2, pn31|vbz dt ord n1 pp-f n2 n1: j n2 cst vvb np1: np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 89 Page 35
261 So Nehemiah of himself, Neh. 5.15. So Nehemiah of himself, Neh 5.15. av np1 pp-f px31, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 35
262 The former Governours which were before me, had been chargeable to the people, and had taken of them bread, The former Governors which were before me, had been chargeable to the people, and had taken of them bred, dt j n2 r-crq vbdr p-acp pno11, vhd vbn j p-acp dt n1, cc vhd vvn pp-f pno32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 35
263 and wine, and forty sheckles of silver, yea, even their servants had rule over the people, and wine, and forty shackles of silver, yea, even their Servants had Rule over the people, cc n1, cc crd n2 pp-f n1, uh, av po32 n2 vhd n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 35
264 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: cc-acp av vdd xx pns11 p-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc j n2-jn: vvb pns21 dt n1, cc dt n1; np1 crd. vvb np1, cc vvi dt n1: crd np1 crd. pi vmb vvi dt n-jn, cc vmb vvi j-jn p-acp n1 n1: np1 crd. pn31 vmb vvi vvg cc j n2, cc pn31 vmb vvi j cc j n2, av-j np1; p-acp j n2 r-crq vvb p-acp np1 vbr p-acp n1 p-acp po32 d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 90 Page 35
265 1 Pet. 3, And this made this Virtuous Woman so excellent a Wife. 1 Pet. 3, And this made this Virtuous Woman so excellent a Wife. crd np1 crd, cc d vvd d j n1 av j dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 35
266 It will make good Family-Governours, who will walk in their house with a perfect heart, and will neither provoke their Children, It will make good Family-Governours, who will walk in their house with a perfect heart, and will neither provoke their Children, pn31 vmb vvi j n2, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc vmb av-dx vvi po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 35
267 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. ccx vvi q-crq|vbz j-jn p-acp po32 n2, cs pns32 vvi px32 vhb dt n1, cc dt n1 p-acp n1: np1 crd. pn31 vmb vvi j n2, cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 36
268 Servants obey in all things your Masters according to the flesh, not with eye-service, as men pleasers, Servants obey in all things your Masters according to the Flesh, not with eye-service, as men pleasers, n2 vvb p-acp d n2 po22 n2 vvg p-acp dt n1, xx p-acp n1, c-acp n2 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 36
269 but in singleness of heart, fearing God: Col. 3.22. In a word, it will make honest and righteous in our whole conversation: but in singleness of heart, fearing God: Col. 3.22. In a word, it will make honest and righteous in our Whole Conversation: cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, vvg np1: np1 crd. p-acp dt n1, pn31 vmb vvi j cc j p-acp po12 j-jn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 36
270 S. Peter puts together Acts 10.35. Fearing God and working righteousness. It renders also charitable and bountiful to them in need; S. Peter puts together Acts 10.35. Fearing God and working righteousness. It renders also charitable and bountiful to them in need; n1 np1 vvz av n2 crd. vvg np1 cc j-vvg n1. pn31 vvz av j cc j p-acp pno32 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 91 Page 36
271 this good Woman, vers. 20. Stretcheth out her hands to the poor; yea, she reacheth on her hands to the needy. this good Woman, vers. 20. Stretcheth out her hands to the poor; yea, she reaches on her hands to the needy. d j n1, fw-la. crd vvz av po31 n2 p-acp dt j; uh, pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n2 p-acp dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 36
272 The good ma• is ever merciful, and lendeth; yea, liberal and giveth. The good ma• is ever merciful, and dares; yea, liberal and gives. dt j n1 vbz av j, cc vvz; uh, j cc vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 92 Page 36
273 Cornelius is described, Acts 10. • A devout man that feared God, an• gave much alms to the people; Cornelius is described, Acts 10. • A devout man that feared God, an• gave much alms to the people; np1 vbz vvn, n2 crd • dt j n1 cst vvd np1, n1 vvd d n2 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 36
274 and S• James tells us, that true Religion an• undefiled is to visit the fatherless, an• widows in their affliction, that is to relieve them. and S• James tells us, that true Religion an• undefiled is to visit the fatherless, an• Widows in their affliction, that is to relieve them. cc np1 np1 vvz pno12, cst j n1 n1 j vbz pc-acp vvi dt j, n1 n2 p-acp po32 n1, cst vbz pc-acp vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 93 Page 36
275 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. av cst cs pc-acp vbi j p-acp d n2, cc pc-acp vbi dt n1 n1 j j p-acp n1, n1 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz n1 r-crq vvz n2 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 94 Page 37
276 Thirdly and lastly, the fear of the Lord will make a man wise for himself, to do himself good: Thirdly and lastly, the Fear of the Lord will make a man wise for himself, to do himself good: ord cc ord, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1 j p-acp px31, pc-acp vdi px31 j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 37
277 And men will praise thee when thou dost well to thy self; Psal. 49.18. And men will praise thee when thou dost well to thy self; Psalm 49.18. cc n2 vmb vvi pno21 c-crq pns21 vd2 av p-acp po21 n1; np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 37
278 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. cc pix vbz av-dc j p-acp n1 vbz n1, cs pc-acp vbb j, ccx p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cs pc-acp vbb j p-acp n1. av dt n1 pp-f dt n1 xx av-j vvz j, cc-acp vbz n1 pn31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 95 Page 37
279 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; dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vbz n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n-jn vbz n1: np1 crd. n1 cc n1 vbr j n2 p-acp dt j ng1 n1, dt j n1 vbz dt j n1, (j n2, np1 crd) cc dt j n1 dt n1. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 96 Page 37
280 the head, the chief of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that keep his commandments. the head, the chief of Wisdom; a good understanding have all they that keep his Commandments. dt n1, dt n-jn pp-f n1; dt j n1 vhb d pns32 cst vvb po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 37
281 The praise of every one of them who do so endureth for ever: Psal. 111. ult. The praise of every one of them who doe so Endureth for ever: Psalm 111. ult. dt vvb pp-f d crd pp-f pno32 r-crq n1 av vvz p-acp av: np1 crd n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 97 Page 37
282 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. pns11 vbm j, c-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi d j n1 p-acp d j n1, vvb pno11 av vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 98 Page 38
283 1. To reprove the blindness and folly of Men who will not see, or seeing, not pursue the only true and safe, 1. To reprove the blindness and folly of Men who will not see, or seeing, not pursue the only true and safe, crd p-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 r-crq vmb xx vvi, cc vvg, xx vvi dt j j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 38
284 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; cc j n1 pp-f vvg pn31, p-acp vvg pc-acp vbi av-j cc av-j j, p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cst j-jn, vvg n1, r-crq vmb xx vvi d j n1, d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 38
285 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, po32 j, j, vvn n2, po32 n1, n1, n2, n1, j n1, d r-crq vbr vvg cc j, j cc j-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 38
286 and will crown them at last but with fading flowers, and withering garlands, with the praise of foolish men, like themselves; and will crown them At last but with fading flowers, and withering garlands, with the praise of foolish men, like themselves; cc vmb vvi pno32 p-acp ord cc-acp p-acp j-vvg n2, cc vvg n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, vvb px32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 38
287 never with that praise which comes from God: never with that praise which comes from God: av p-acp d n1 r-crq vvz p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 38
288 for the Lord taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man, nor in the face of a woman: for the Lord Takes no pleasure in the legs of a man, nor in the face of a woman: p-acp dt n1 vvz dx n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, ccx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 38
289 in the strength of the one, nor in the beauty of the other; but the Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, and hope in his mercy. in the strength of the one, nor in the beauty of the other; but the Lord Takes pleasure in them that Fear him, and hope in his mercy. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt crd, ccx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn; cc-acp dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp pno32 d vvb pno31, cc vvb p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 38
290 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. pns11 vvb pn22 av, cc vvb pn22 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc n1 p-acp po22 n2, vvb po22 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 38
291 Resolve to be good in very good earnest; Resolve to be good in very good earnest; vvb pc-acp vbi j p-acp av j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 39
292 to be Christians indeed, and Christians within, circumcised in heart and spirit, that your praise may be of God, and not of men: to be Christians indeed, and Christians within, circumcised in heart and Spirit, that your praise may be of God, and not of men: pc-acp vbi np1 av, cc np1 a-acp, vvn p-acp n1 cc n1, cst po22 n1 vmb vbi pp-f np1, cc xx pp-f n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 39
293 and found in the faith, that it may be found to praise, and honour, and glory, at the appearance of Jesus Christ. and found in the faith, that it may be found to praise, and honour, and glory, At the appearance of jesus christ. cc vvn p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi, cc n1, cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 99 Page 39
294 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. cc pc-acp vvi pn22, vvb a-acp po22 n2, vvb crd j, j n1 p-acp dt j n1, p-acp r-crq d n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn, pp-f r-crq, r-crq vvz vmb av-x vvi, cc-acp vvb p-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 100 Page 39
295 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. crd av-d po22 n2 vmb vbi vvn, pn22 vmb vhi n1 p-acp np1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp d dt n2; n1 pp-f po22 n2, cc pp-f d po22 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 101 Page 39
296 2. You shall be freed from the power, the filth, and the deceitfulness of sin, the vassalage of Satan, the sting of death, 2. You shall be freed from the power, the filth, and the deceitfulness of since, the vassalage of Satan, the sting of death, crd pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 39
297 and from the pit, and fear of Hell. and from the pit, and Fear of Hell. cc p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 102 Page 39
298 3. Your Souls shall be repaired to their original perfections and excellencies in the Image of God, 3. Your Souls shall be repaired to their original perfections and excellencies in the Image of God, crd po22 n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po32 j-jn n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 39
299 and participation of the Divine Life. and participation of the Divine Life. cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 103 Page 40
300 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. crd pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp np1, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvd n2 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp d dt n2 r-crq vbr j p-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 104 Page 40
301 5. You shall be heirs of all the promises; 5. You shall be Heirs of all the promises; crd pn22 vmb vbi n2 pp-f d dt n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 40
302 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. uh, vvb d n2: vhb d po22 n2 vvn, d j n2 vvn, d n2 vvn, d n2 vvn, pc-acp vvi po22 j j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 105 Page 40
303 Lastly, you shall be crowned with the unwithering Laurels of true, and of eternal praises, by Men, by Angels, and by Christ, and God; Lastly, you shall be crowned with the unwithering Laurels of true, and of Eternal praises, by Men, by Angels, and by christ, and God; ord, pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j, cc pp-f j n2, p-acp n2, p-acp n2, cc p-acp np1, cc np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 40
304 and when you die in nature, begin to live in glory; go to God and see his face, and when you die in nature, begin to live in glory; go to God and see his face, cc c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp n1, vvb p-acp vvb p-acp n1; vvb p-acp np1 cc vvi po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 40
305 and be for ever with him, in whose presence is fulness of joy, and at whose right hand are pleasures for ever more. and be for ever with him, in whose presence is fullness of joy, and At whose right hand Are pleasures for ever more. cc vbi c-acp av p-acp pno31, p-acp rg-crq n1 vbz n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp rg-crq j-jn n1 vbr n2 p-acp av av-dc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 106 Page 40
306 And for further quickening and strengthning you against the difficulties which may seem to meet you, And for further quickening and strengthening you against the difficulties which may seem to meet you, cc p-acp jc j-vvg cc vvg pn22 p-acp dt n2 r-crq vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 40
307 and to obstruct you in this excellent way. and to obstruct you in this excellent Way. cc pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 40
308 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, vvb pno11 vvi p-acp pn22 dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, r-crq, cs n2 pp-f j n2 p-acp po22 n2, av-j vvn p-acp dt d j cc j n1, av-j vvn p-acp dt j cc d n2, vvd a-acp dt n1 r-crq vvd p-acp pno32, vvd p-acp dt n2 r-crq vdd vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 41
309 and ran the race which was set before them, and through faith and patience obtained, and ran the raze which was Set before them, and through faith and patience obtained, cc vvd dt n1 r-crq vbds vvn p-acp pno32, cc p-acp n1 cc n1 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 41
310 and now inherit the promises, and that sure reward, that Diadem of Joy, and Praise, which God hath provided, and now inherit the promises, and that sure reward, that Diadem of Joy, and Praise, which God hath provided, cc av vvi dt n2, cc cst j n1, cst n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, r-crq np1 vhz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 41
311 and Christ hath purchased for, and promised to them that love and fear him, and wait for his appearance. and christ hath purchased for, and promised to them that love and Fear him, and wait for his appearance. cc np1 vhz vvn p-acp, cc vvd p-acp pno32 cst n1 cc vvi pno31, cc vvi p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 41
312 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; vvb p-acp d dt n2-j pp-f dt j n1, cc j, dt j n2, n2 cc n2, dt j n1 pp-f n2, d dt j np1, rg-crq n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt ng1 n1, d dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f j-vvg n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 41
313 and follow that Cloud of Witnesses, as Israel followed that Pillar of Cloud and Fire, through the wilderness till they arriv'd at Canaan. and follow that Cloud of Witnesses, as Israel followed that Pillar of Cloud and Fire, through the Wilderness till they arrived At Canaan. cc vvb cst n1 pp-f n2, p-acp np1 vvd d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns32 vvd p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 107 Page 41
314 And that you may not doubt, or fear that God's Arm is shortened, or his hand is grown weak his Bowels straitned, And that you may not doubt, or Fear that God's Arm is shortened, or his hand is grown weak his Bowels straitened, cc cst pn22 vmb xx vvi, cc vvb cst npg1 n1 vbz vvn, cc po31 n1 vbz vvn j po31 n2 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 42
315 or the aid of his Grace less powerful, sufficient, yea, exuberant than they were of old. or the aid of his Grace less powerful, sufficient, yea, exuberant than they were of old. cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 dc j, j, uh, j cs pns32 vbdr pp-f j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 108 Page 42
316 Let me set before you an illustrious, an Heroick, a recent instance, fresh in your memories, known to you all, a President, Let me Set before you an illustrious, an Heroic, a recent instance, fresh in your memories, known to you all, a President, vvb pno11 vvi p-acp pn22 dt j, dt j, dt j n1, j p-acp po22 n2, vvn p-acp pn22 d, dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 42
317 as much beyond exception, as example, which may silence all your cavils of difficulty, and much more of impossibility. as much beyond exception, as Exampl, which may silence all your cavils of difficulty, and much more of impossibility. c-acp d p-acp n1, c-acp n1, r-crq vmb vvi d po22 n2 pp-f n1, cc av-d dc pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 109 Page 42
318 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, pns11 vvb dt av j; cc av-j j, dt av-ds j cc j n1, dt j n1 pp-f rg-crq j n1 pns12 vbr av vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 42
319 and strewing with the sweetest Flowers, of Applause and Admiration, though they as much too few, as these too pale and faint, for such an offering. and strewing with the Sweetest Flowers, of Applause and Admiration, though they as much too few, as these too pale and faint, for such an offering. cc vvg p-acp dt js n2, pp-f n1 cc n1, cs pns32 p-acp d av d, p-acp d av j cc j, p-acp d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 110 Page 42
320 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, pns31 vbds dt n1; — pp-f dt jc n1, dt j n1 pp-f ord vvg n1, dt j n1, cc c-crq av vmb d vbi vvn? cst vhd p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 42
321 and as much plenty to entertain her, as much beauty to tempt her, and as much Favour to intangle her, and as much plenty to entertain her, as much beauty to tempt her, and as much Favour to entangle her, cc c-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, c-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi pno31, cc c-acp d vvb pc-acp vvi pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 42
322 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. c-acp d pp-f pn22, cc vvd p-acp dt d j, j n1 p-acp po22 n2, c-crq j cc j n1 vbz vvn dt js fw-la, vvn dt av-ds j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 111 Page 43
323 And yet in the midst of all these disadvantages, I may without Hyperbole invite you, as the Cryar us'd to call Spectators to the secular Plays: And yet in the midst of all these disadvantages, I may without Hyperbole invite you, as the Cryar used to call Spectators to the secular Plays: cc av p-acp dt n1 pp-f d d n2, pns11 vmb p-acp n1 vvb pn22, c-acp dt np1 vvd pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt j vvz: (3) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 43
324 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, vvb vvb d vvz, fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, vvb vvi, vvb vvb d dt n1 pp-f j n1, pp-f j n1, pp-f j, j, j, j, j n1, a-acp p-acp d n2 d n1 vhz xx vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 43
325 as hath had rare, if any Presidents to follow, and I fear will be followed by few, as hath had rare, if any Presidents to follow, and I Fear will be followed by few, c-acp vhz vhn j, cs d n2 pc-acp vvi, cc pns11 vvb vmb vbi vvn p-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 43
326 or none, but with long distant intervals. or none, but with long distant intervals. cc pix, cc-acp p-acp j j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 112 Page 43
327 An hundred Mouths and a thousand Tongues, though they all flowed with Nectar, would be too few to praise her. an hundred Mouths and a thousand Tongues, though they all flowed with Nectar, would be too few to praise her. dt crd n2 cc dt crd n2, cs pns32 d vvd p-acp n1, vmd vbi av d pc-acp vvi pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 43
328 O for a Chrysostom 's Mouth, for an Angel 's Tongue to describe this terrestrial Seraphim; O for a Chrysostom is Mouth, for an Angel is Tongue to describe this terrestrial Seraphim; sy p-acp dt np1 vbz n1, p-acp dt n1 vbz n1 pc-acp vvi d j np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 43
329 or a ray of light condens'd into a pencil, and made tactile to give you this glorious child of light in vive Effigie. or a ray of Light condensed into a pencil, and made tactile to give you this glorious child of Light in vive Effigy. cc dt n1 pp-f j vvn p-acp dt n1, cc j-vvn j pc-acp vvi pn22 d j n1 pp-f j p-acp fw-fr n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 113 Page 44
330 But what great Masters can present in minature? what skilful hand epitomize so great a soul, But what great Masters can present in minature? what skilful hand epitomise so great a soul, cc-acp r-crq j n2 vmb vvi p-acp n1? q-crq j n1 vvi av j dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 44
331 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. cc vvi pno31 p-acp j (p-acp av d j-vvg n2) r-crq vhd pix j, pix j, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 d n2, cc vbg j p-acp po31 d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 114 Page 44
332 For she was truly excellent, and great in all respects: For she was truly excellent, and great in all respects: c-acp pns31 vbds av-j j, cc j p-acp d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 44
333 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. j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbg vvn dt n1, cc dt np1 d, ord n1 pp-f cst av-j j np1, dt ord n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbg vvn dt j n1, cc jc n1 pp-f dt jc n1, p-acp dx j-jn n1 cs vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1, r-crq po31 j n1 vvn p-acp d dt n2 pns31 vvd. npg1 n1, po11 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 115 Page 44
334 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, p-acp d n1, cc po31 j cc j n1, vvd d dt vvb cc n1, cc vvd d dt n1 c-acp av-x d n-jn pp-f d crd n2 vdd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 117 Page 44
335 and that with so unspotted a Reputation of integrity, that the most invidious scrutiny could find no blot, and that with so unspotted a Reputation of integrity, that the most invidious scrutiny could find no blot, cc cst p-acp av j dt n1 pp-f n1, cst dt ds j n1 vmd vvi dx n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 117 Page 45
336 though it winnowed all the methods of his Rising most severely, which our good Lady hath often told me with great content and satisfaction. though it winnowed all the methods of his Rising most severely, which our good Lady hath often told me with great content and satisfaction. cs pn31 j-vvn d dt n2 pp-f po31 vvg ds av-j, r-crq po12 j n1 vhz av vvn pno11 p-acp j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 117 Page 45
337 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, d j n1 p-acp po31 j cc j n1, av-dx av-dc dt n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n2 cs px31, vbds vvn p-acp crd n2, pp-f r-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi crd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 45
338 and Peers of the Kingdom of Ireland. and Peers of the Kingdom of Ireland. cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 118 Page 45
339 And a fifth, more than these Titles speak, a Sovereign and Peerless, in a larger Province, that of universal nature, subdued, And a fifth, more than these Titles speak, a Sovereign and Peerless, in a larger Province, that of universal nature, subdued, cc dt ord, av-dc cs d n2 vvi, dt j-jn cc j, p-acp dt jc n1, cst pp-f j n1, vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 45
340 and made obsequious to his inquisitive mind. And eight Daughters. And that you may remark how all things were extraordinary in this great Personage: and made obsequious to his inquisitive mind. And eight Daughters. And that you may remark how all things were extraordinary in this great Personage: cc vvd j p-acp po31 j n1. cc crd n2. cc cst pn22 vmb n1 c-crq d n2 vbdr j p-acp d j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 119 Page 45
341 it will, I hope, be neither unpleasant, nor impertinent, to add a short Story, I had from our Lady's own mouth. it will, I hope, be neither unpleasant, nor impertinent, to add a short Story, I had from our Lady's own Mouth. pn31 vmb, pns11 vvb, vbb dx j, ccx j, pc-acp vvi dt j n1, pns11 vhd p-acp po12 n1|vbz d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 121 Page 45
342 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, n1 vvb p-acp n1 pp-f n1 (r-crq vbds av dt n1) vvd pi n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 np1 np1, p-acp d n1 dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; r-crq vbg vvn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 46
343 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, cc xx vvg r-crq pn31 vbds r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, dt n1 vvd pno31 n1, r-crq n1 pns31 vvd av-j p-acp po31 j n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n2 cc-acp q-crq n1 np1 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 46
344 and saw whom he had made stay somewhat long, he civilly excused it. and saw whom he had made stay somewhat long, he civilly excused it. cc vvd r-crq pns31 vhd vvn n1 av av-j, pns31 av-j vvd pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 46
345 But Master Boyl replyed, he had been very well entertained, and spent his time much to his satisfaction, in courting his Daughter, But Master Boil replied, he had been very well entertained, and spent his time much to his satisfaction, in courting his Daughter, p-acp n1 vvb vvd, pns31 vhd vbn av av vvn, cc vvd po31 n1 av-d p-acp po31 n1, p-acp vvg po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 46
346 if he might obtain the Honour to be accepted for his Son-in-law. if he might obtain the Honour to be accepted for his Son-in-law. cs pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 46
347 At which Sir Jeoffry smiling, (to hear one who had been formerly married, move for a Wife carried in Arms, At which Sir Jeoffry smiling, (to hear one who had been formerly married, move for a Wife carried in Arms, p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vvg, (pc-acp vvi pi r-crq vhd vbn av-j vvn, vvb p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 46
348 and under two years old) asked him, if he would stay for her: and under two Years old) asked him, if he would stay for her: cc p-acp crd n2 j) vvd pno31, cs pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 46
349 to which he frankly answered him he would, and Sir Jeoffry as generously, promised him, he should then have his full consent. to which he frankly answered him he would, and Sir Jeoffry as generously, promised him, he should then have his full consent. p-acp r-crq pns31 av-j vvd pno31 pns31 vmd, cc n1 np1 a-acp av-j, vvd pno31, pns31 vmd av vhi po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 46
350 And they both kept their words honourably. And they both kept their words honourably. cc pns32 d vvd po32 n2 av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 46
351 And by this virtuous Lady he had thirteen Children, ten of which he lived to see honourably married, And by this virtuous Lady he had thirteen Children, ten of which he lived to see honourably married, cc p-acp d j n1 pns31 vhd crd n2, crd pp-f r-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 46
352 and died a Grandfather by the youngest of them. and died a Grandfather by the youngest of them. cc vvd dt n1 p-acp dt js pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 122 Page 46
353 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, ccx vdd pns31 vvi dc n1 p-acp j j, cs dt vvg av, vbg n1 p-acp n1 cc av, c-acp av c-acp n1 p-acp d j n2, rg-crq j, j cc j n1, cc n1, cc rg-crq j n1, vvb j n2, vmb vvi cc vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 123 Page 47
354 as well as shame, the scan•alous Blemishes of a debauched, and •e many impertinences of a scrib•ng Age. as well as shame, the scan•alous Blemishes of a debauched, and •e many impertinences of a scrib•ng Age. c-acp av c-acp n1, dt j n2 pp-f dt vvd, cc vvb d n2 pp-f dt j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 123 Page 47
355 1. Richard the truly Right Hoourable, Loyal, Wise, and Virtu•us Earl of Burlington and Cork, whose •fe is his fairest, and most lauda•le Character. 1. Richard the truly Right Hoourable, Loyal, Wise, and Virtu•us Earl of Burlington and Cork, whose •fe is his Fairest, and most lauda•le Character. crd np1 dt av-j j-jn j, j, j, cc j n1 pp-f np1 cc n1, rg-crq n1 vbz po31 js, cc av-ds j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 124 Page 47
356 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. crd dt j-jn j av, n1 pp-f j, cst j n1, j n1, j n1, cc j n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 125 Page 47
357 3. Francis Lord Shannon: whose Pocket-Pistol, as he stiles his Book, may make as wide Breaches in the Walls of the Capitol, as many Ca•ons. 3. Francis Lord Shannon: whose Pocket-Pistol, as he stile his Book, may make as wide Breaches in the Walls of the Capitol, as many Ca•ons. crd np1 n1 np1: r-crq np1, c-acp pns31 vvz po31 n1, vmb vvi c-acp j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 126 Page 47
358 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. crd cc cst j, cc av vvn n1 np1 np1, n1, cst j n1, vvn np1, cc j np1 pns11 vhd av vvn n1, p-acp n1 vhz vvn n1 np1 np1, n1 vvz av-j vmb vvi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 127 Page 48
359 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, dt j-jn n2 av (cs vbi j av pc-acp vvi pno32, n1 n2 vbdr av j, n1 vvg dx n1 pp-f n1) n1 po32 ng1 cc n2 (p-acp n1 j n2) vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 128 Page 48
360 and receive• lustre, to, and from her. The Eldest of which, the Lad• Alice, was married to the Lord B• ramore. and receive• lustre, to, and from her. The Eldest of which, the Lad• Alice, was married to the Lord B• ramore. cc n1 n1, p-acp, cc p-acp pno31. dt js-jn pp-f r-crq, dt np1 np1, vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 n1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 128 Page 48
361 The Second, the Lady Sarah, t• the Lord Digby of Ireland. The Second, the Lady Sarah, t• the Lord Digby of Ireland. dt ord, dt n1 np1, n1 dt n1 np1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 130 Page 48
362 The Third, the Lady Laetitia, to the eldest Son of the Lord Goring who died Earl of Norwich. The Third, the Lady Laetitia, to the eldest Son of the Lord Goring who died Earl of Norwich. dt ord, dt n1 np1, p-acp dt js-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg r-crq vvd n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 131 Page 48
363 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, dt ord, dt n1 np1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, xx av-j n1 n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt js n1 p-acp np1 pp-f n1 n1, dt j n1 vbg dt crd cc ord, (3) sermon (DIV1) 132 Page 48
364 or the seven and twentieth of Lineal Descent. or the seven and twentieth of Lineal Descent. cc dt crd cc ord pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 132 Page 48
365 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. np1, c-acp pns11 vhb vvn, pn31 vbds cst j np1, n1 np1 dt ord po31 n1, cst dt crd js-jn n2 pp-f np1 p-acp n1, vbdr dt npg1 p-acp np1, n2 pp-f np1, cc dt np1 vvz p-acp np1, n2 pp-f np1: vvb n1 p-acp np1. pn31|vbz j, cst dt j j n1 pp-f np1, vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f j cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 132 Page 49
366 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. dt ord, dt n1 np1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 n1 np1, cc n1 p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f np1, pp-f r-crq n1 pns11 vmd vhi vvn dt j n1, pns11 vvb p-acp p-acp jc vbz n2-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 133 Page 49
367 This Lady 's Character is so signalized by her known Merit, among all Persons of Honour; This Lady is Character is so signalized by her known Merit, among all Persons of Honour; d n1 vbz n1 vbz av vvn p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, p-acp d n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 134 Page 49
368 that as I need not, so I dare not attempt beyond this one word, She was our Lady's Friend-Sister. that as I need not, so I Dare not attempt beyond this one word, She was our Lady's Friend-Sister. cst c-acp pns11 vvb xx, av pns11 vvb xx vvi p-acp d crd n1, pns31 vbds po12 n1|vbz n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 134 Page 49
369 The Sixth, the Lady Dorothy Loftus. The Sixth, the Lady Dorothy Loftus. dt ord, dt n1 np1 np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 135 Page 49
370 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, dt ord (dt n1 pp-f n1) r-crq vvd a-acp cc vvn d j n1, (c-acp dt ord, dt n1 np1 vvd j) vbds po12 j n1 uh, vvn p-acp np1 n1 pp-f np1: pp-f r-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 136 Page 50
371 if I should use the Language of my Text, I should neither despair their pardon, nor fear the reproach of rudeness: if I should use the Language of my Text, I should neither despair their pardon, nor Fear the reproach of rudeness: cs pns11 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, pns11 vmd av-dx vvi po32 n1, ccx vvb dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 136 Page 50
372 Many Daughters, all his Daughters did virtuously; but thou Many Daughters, all his Daughters did virtuously; but thou — d n2, d po31 n2 vdd av-j; cc-acp pns21 — (3) sermon (DIV1) 136 Page 50
373 She was Great by her Marriage into the Noble Neighbouring Family, which yet received accession to its Grandure, by the lustre of her Name and Virtues. She was Great by her Marriage into the Noble Neighbouring Family, which yet received accession to its Grandeur, by the lustre of her Name and Virtues. pns31 vbds j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt j j-vvg n1, r-crq av vvd n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 137 Page 50
374 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, p-acp pns31 vvd dx j-vvn n2, ccx vvi n2, pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp, vbg av-j j p-acp d j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 137 Page 50
375 and Body, Wisdom, Beauty, Favour, Virtue. and Body, Wisdom, Beauty, Favour, Virtue. cc n1, n1, n1, n1, n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 137 Page 50
376 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. j p-acp po31 n1; p-acp av-x n1 vvd crd jc, vvg av av-j, av-j, av-j, av-j, av-j, cst pns11 vhb av vvn dt j-vvg n2 cst vvd p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 138 Page 50
377 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, j p-acp po31 n1, c-acp pn22 vmb (n1 fw-la) vvb p-acp d j n1 pp-f pn31, dt n1 vhz vbn j p-acp, dt j n1 pp-f crd cc crd j-vvn n2 p-acp n1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno11 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 50
378 when she was surprised with it's sliding into the •orld without her knowledge, or •lowance, and wholly beside her •xpectation. when she was surprised with it's sliding into the •orld without her knowledge, or •lowance, and wholly beside her •xpectation. c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp pn31|vbz vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc n1, cc av-jn p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 139 Page 51
379 Great by being the greatest Mi•ress, and Promotress, not to say •he Foundress, and Inventress of a •ew Science — The Art of obliging; Great by being the greatest Mi•ress, and Promotress, not to say •he Foundress, and Inventress of a •ew Science — The Art of obliging; j p-acp vbg dt js n1, cc n1, xx pc-acp vvi j n1, cc np1 pp-f dt vvd n1 — dt n1 pp-f vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 140 Page 51
380 •n which she attain'd that Sovereign Perfection, that she reigned over all •heir hearts with whom she did con•erse. •n which she attained that Sovereign Perfection, that she reigned over all •heir hearts with whom she did con•erse. av r-crq pns31 vvd cst j-jn n1, cst pns31 vvn p-acp d n1 n2 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vdd vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 140 Page 51
381 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; j p-acp po31 n1 pp-f vvg, vvb p-acp po31 j cc j n1. j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j, j, vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 141 Page 51
382 and for that Law of kindness which dwelt in her Lips and Heart. Great in her dexterity of Ma•agement. and for that Law of kindness which dwelled in her Lips and Heart. Great in her dexterity of Ma•agement. cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvd p-acp po31 n2 cc n1. j p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 142 Page 51
383 Great in her quickness to appre•end the difficulties of her Affairs, •nd where the stress and pinch lay, •o untie the Knot, and loose and ease them. Great in her quickness to appre•end the difficulties of her Affairs, •nd where the stress and pinch lay, •o untie the Knot, and lose and ease them. j p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, vvb c-crq dt n1 cc vvb vvi, vdb vvi dt n1, cc vvi cc vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 144 Page 51
384 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, j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc n1 pp-f po31 n2, c-acp pns11 vmd vvi n1 j n2, cc-acp av-j p-acp d pp-f n1 n1 pp-f po31 j-jn cc av-j np1 c-crq po31 n1 vbds av av, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 145 Page 52
385 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; cc j-jn, pns11 n1 vmbx p-acp vvi pn31 av-j j cc j p-acp d n-jn. j p-acp dt crd n2 n1 n2, r-crq dt n1 vvz n1 d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 145 Page 52
386 but I can be, and here profess my self her faithful witness she despised them all, but I can be, and Here profess my self her faithful witness she despised them all, cc-acp pns11 vmb vbi, cc av vvb po11 n1 po31 j n1 pns31 vvd pno32 d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 146 Page 52
387 and counte• them but loss and dung in comparison • the fear of God, and the excellency 〈 ◊ 〉 the knowledge of Christ, Jesus our Lor• and counte• them but loss and dung in comparison • the Fear of God, and the excellency 〈 ◊ 〉 the knowledge of christ, jesus our Lor• cc n1 pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 • dt vvb pp-f np1, cc dt n1 〈 sy 〉 dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 po12 np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 146 Page 52
388 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, dt n1 pp-f j n1 vvz pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp p-acp n2 cc n2. d pns11 n1 vvn vbz p-acp dt j n1, • d j n1 pp-f j np1 pn22 cst vvd pno31 vmb vhi n1 n1 p-acp pn22, vvb a-acp dt vvb pp-f po22 d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 147 Page 52
389 and rea• with pleasure what those hints refe• you to. and rea• with pleasure what those hints refe• you to. cc n1 p-acp n1 r-crq d n2 n1 pn22 p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 147 Page 52
390 But I promised you to present her as an example of Solomon 's Rule, l• us therefore bring her, But I promised you to present her as an Exampl of Solomon is Rule, l• us Therefore bring her, cc-acp pns11 vvd pn22 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1, n1 pno12 av vvi pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 148 Page 52
391 and the To• together, and never two were be• ter met. If even this Scripture we• fulfilled, 'tis this day fulfilled in you ears. and the To• together, and never two were be• ter met. If even this Scripture we• fulfilled, it's this day fulfilled in you ears. cc dt np1 av, cc av-x crd vbdr n1 zz vvn. cs av d n1 n1 vvn, pn31|vbz d n1 vvn p-acp pn22 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 148 Page 52
392 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. uh pns21 j, j, j, j n1, (cc vvn vbb d n1, vdd vvi cst vvd pno21 d) n1 n2 vhb vdn av-j, cc-acp av vv2 pno32 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 149 Page 53
393 Though thou •antedst not Beauty, and didst ex•ed in Favour; Though thou •antedst not Beauty, and didst ex•ed in Favour; cs pns21 vvd2 xx n1, cc vdd2 vvi p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 149 Page 53
394 thou didst neither rize them, nor catch at praises by •em, but didst fear the Lord with •l thy heart, thou didst neither rise them, nor catch At praises by •em, but didst Fear the Lord with •l thy heart, pns21 vdd2 d vvi pno32, ccx vvi p-acp n2 p-acp n1, cc-acp vdd2 vvi dt n1 p-acp av po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 149 Page 53
395 and esteemedst that thy •ly praise and honour. and esteemedst that thy •ly praise and honour. cc vvd2 d po21 j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 149 Page 53
396 Thy hands •ere fruitful, and thy lips too, and thy •ruits were many, pleasant, useful, •asonable, ripe, sweet, and fragrant: •oth to God and Man. Thy hands •ere fruitful, and thy lips too, and thy •ruits were many, pleasant, useful, •asonable, ripe, sweet, and fragrant: •oth to God and Man. po21 n2 vbdr j, cc po21 n2 av, cc po21 n2 vbdr d, j, j, j, j, j, cc j: uh p-acp np1 cc n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 149 Page 53
397 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; pns21 vb2r av vvg np1, cc n1 vbr vvg pno21: p-acp dt n2 av d n2 vmb pns12 vvi pno21 r-crq po21 d n2 vdd vvi, cc vvz vdd vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 150 Page 53
398 that God may be •raised in thee, and for thee, and o•hers drawn by holy emulation to •anscribe thy Copy. that God may be •raised in thee, and for thee, and o•hers drawn by holy emulation to •anscribe thy Copy. cst np1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno21, cc p-acp pno21, cc n2 vvn p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi po21 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 150 Page 53
399 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; pns11 vmb vvi p-acp d r-crq av vhd dt ord n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvb n1, po31 n1, cc n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f po11 n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. cc pns11 vmb, av vbz vvn pp-f np1, np1 crd. av-j vvb, cst pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 151 Page 53
400 above most, not to • above all: that she feared the L• greatly, as is testified of Obad• 1 Kings 18.3. above most, not to • above all: that she feared the L• greatly, as is testified of Obad• 1 Kings 18.3. p-acp av-ds, xx pc-acp • a-acp av-d: cst pns31 vvd dt np1 av-j, a-acp vbz vvn pp-f np1 crd n2 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 151 Page 54
401 Or as David calls h• self God's servant devoted to his fe• Psalm 119.38. So might she m• truly. Or as David calls h• self God's servant devoted to his fe• Psalm 119.38. So might she m• truly. cc c-acp np1 vvz n1 n1 npg1 n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 n1 crd. av vmd pns31 n1 av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 151 Page 54
402 I shall give you an account of, 1. Her Entrance, or Beginning. 2. Progress, or Growth. I shall give you an account of, 1. Her Entrance, or Beginning. 2. Progress, or Growth. pns11 vmb vvi pn22 dt n1 pp-f, crd po31 n1, cc vvg. crd n1, cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 152 Page 54
403 3. Practice, and Exercise of R• ligion as to her self. 4. Of her Zeal, and holy Indust to promote it, and encourage it others. 3. Practice, and Exercise of R• ligion as to her self. 4. Of her Zeal, and holy Indust to promote it, and encourage it Others. crd n1, cc vvb pp-f n1 n1 c-acp p-acp po31 n1. crd pp-f po31 n1, cc j j pc-acp vvi pn31, cc vvi pn31 n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 155 Page 54
404 First, as to her beginning to be ••riously Religious, and to make it h•• business in good earnest, though 〈 ◊ 〉 had good education, First, as to her beginning to be ••riously Religious, and to make it h•• business in good earnest, though 〈 ◊ 〉 had good education, ord, a-acp p-acp po31 vvg pc-acp vbi av-j j, cc pc-acp vvi pn31 n1 n1 p-acp j n1, cs 〈 sy 〉 vhn j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 54
405 and had be• principled in the Grounds of Cat•chism in her youth: and had be• principled in the Grounds of Cat•chism in her youth: cc vhd n1 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 54
406 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. av pns31 n1 vvb pns31 vvd pix 〈 sy 〉 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 n1 po31 n1, vhd dx j n1 〈 sy 〉 pn31, c-acp d n2 c-acp pns31 vbds vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 54
407 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: pns31 vhz vvn pno11 av n1 r-crq n1 cc j n2, c-acp p-acp n2 pp-f np1 pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pns31 vvn cc vvd p-acp av d n1, c-acp pns31 vbds av vvn av dt j n1 vbz vvn pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 55
408 but when she came 〈 ◊ 〉 see the regular performance of ••vine Worship, and hear the use•••, edifying, preaching of the most ••cessary, practical, but when she Come 〈 ◊ 〉 see the regular performance of ••vine Worship, and hear the use•••, edifying, preaching of the most ••cessary, practical, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvd 〈 sy 〉 vvi dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n1, cc vvi dt n1, vvg, vvg pp-f dt av-ds j, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 55
409 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, cc j n2, cc vvb dt n1 cc j n1, cc vvd n1 p-acp po31 j-jn j n1, r-crq vhd av dt j n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 55
410 and affection to her ▪ her preju•e wore off, and approbation follow•••. and affection to her ▪ her preju•e wore off, and approbation follow•••. cc n1 p-acp pno31 ▪ po31 vbr vvd a-acp, cc n1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 55
411 Which minds me of a compa•on, used by the Learned P. Mar•••, which occasioned the Conversi•• of the Pious Galeacious Caracci•s. Which minds me of a compa•on, used by the Learned P. Mar•••, which occasioned the Conversi•• of the Pious Galeacious Caracci•s. r-crq vvz pno11 pp-f dt n1, vvn p-acp dt j np1 np1, r-crq vvn dt np1 pp-f dt j j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 157 Page 55
412 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: cs dt n1 vvg p-acp dt j n1 vvi dt n1 vvg, pns31 vvz p-acp po32 j-jn n2, vdd av-vvg j n2, n1 vvz pno32 dt n1 pp-f j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 55
413 but if he approaches nearer, ••d comes within the hearing of •e sweet and harmonious Musick, •hich guides and measures out •ose motions, but if he Approaches nearer, ••d comes within the hearing of •e sweet and harmonious Music, •hich guides and measures out •ose motions, cc-acp cs pns31 vvz av-jc, n1 vvz p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n1 j cc j n1, j n2 cc vvz av j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 55
414 and observes how •egularly one answers to the other, he then admires them, appro••• their decency and order, and observes how •egularly one answers to the other, he then admires them, appro••• their decency and order, cc vvz c-crq av-j crd n2 p-acp dt n-jn, pns31 av vvz pno32, n1 po32 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 56
415 and des••• to dance with them. and des••• to dance with them. cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 56
416 So if a 〈 ◊ 〉 take up the reports the world gi•• of serious Christians, So if a 〈 ◊ 〉 take up the reports the world gi•• of serious Christians, av cs dt 〈 sy 〉 vvb a-acp dt n2 dt n1 n1 pp-f j np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 56
417 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, cc vvz n1 p-acp dt n1 av-j vvg 〈 sy 〉 dt n2 pp-f po32 j vvg n1 n1, pns31 vvz pp-f pno32 〈 sy 〉 np1 vdd pp-f np1: cst pns32 〈 sy 〉 a-acp px32, cc j: cc-acp cs vvb px31 dc n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 56
418 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; cc vvz cc n1 dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz p-acp pn31 pns12 dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 n1 cc vvz n1 c-crq pns32 n1 d po32 n2 p-acp po31 n1, 〈 sy 〉 vvz d dt vvg cc n1 n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 56
419 he ca• not but approve it, and joyn wi•• them. he ca• not but approve it, and join wi•• them. pns31 n1 xx cc-acp vvi pn31, cc vvi n1 pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 158 Page 56
420 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. np1 vvd n1 pp-f crd av-dc n1 n2 pp-f po31 n1, np1 cc n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1 xx av vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 56
421 Only the d• vine Wisdom and Grace is very dorable, for adapting suitable mea• to bring his purposes to pass: Only the d• vine Wisdom and Grace is very dorable, for adapting suitable mea• to bring his Purposes to pass: j dt n1 n1 n1 cc n1 vbz av j, p-acp vvg j n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 56
422 〈 ◊ 〉 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, 〈 sy 〉 d vbdr p-acp po31 n2, n1 pns31 vmd a-acp vvi n1 n1 j n1 cc fw-la, vbds av n1 pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq pns31 av vvd c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp j n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 57
423 nor yet •ould be content to part with for ••at, whose sweets and better plea••res, she was not then acquainted •ith: nor yet •ould be content to part with for ••at, whose sweets and better plea••res, she was not then acquainted •ith: ccx av vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp j, rg-crq vvz cc jc n2, pns31 vbds xx av vvn n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 57
424 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. np1 av av-jn vvn pno31, p-acp vvg n1 vdd r-crq vhd av av-d vvn pno31, vvb p-acp vvg po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi j-jn n1 av-dc av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 57
425 By which she was •nabled to set to her feal to that •e•imony which God gives to that •piritual Wisdom, That all her ways •re pleasantness, By which she was •nabled to Set to her feal to that •e•imony which God gives to that •piritual Wisdom, That all her ways •re pleasantness, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1 r-crq np1 vvz p-acp d j n1, cst d po31 n2 vbr n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 57
426 and all her paths are •eace: and all her paths Are •eace: cc d po31 n2 vbr n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 57
427 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, cc p-acp po31 n2 vmd av-j cc av-j vdi pn31, vvg n1 cst pns31 vhd dx n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pns31 vhd vvn, pp-f dt j cc j-vvg n2 pns31 vvd p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 57
428 for those unquiet, empty ones, she left in ways of vanity: for those unquiet, empty ones, she left in ways of vanity: p-acp d j, j pi2, pns31 vvd p-acp n2 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 57
429 thereby encouraging them to try, not doubting, but upon experience they would become of the same mind. thereby encouraging them to try, not doubting, but upon experience they would become of the same mind. av vvg pno32 p-acp vvi, xx vvg, cc-acp p-acp n1 pns32 vmd vvi pp-f dt d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 159 Page 57
430 Two more immediate helps which God blessed to her, were the preaching of the Word ( which God hath ordained for the salvation of them that believe: Two more immediate helps which God blessed to her, were the preaching of the Word (which God hath ordained for the salvation of them that believe: crd dc j vvz r-crq np1 vvd p-acp pno31, vbdr dt vvg pp-f dt n1 (q-crq np1 vhz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 cst vvb: (3) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 58
431 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, crd np1 crd.) cc njp n1, cc (c-acp d n1 n1 vmb vdi n2-jn j) dt vvg dt n1 pp-f j cc j n1, cc vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n2-vvg p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 58
432 and stifling present convictions by delay: and stifling present convictions by Delay: cc vvg j n2 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 58
433 This seemed to turn the wavering, tremling balance, and to fix the scale of her resolution. This seemed to turn the wavering, tremling balance, and to fix the scale of her resolution. d vvd pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg, j-vvg n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 160 Page 58
434 This is about nine and twenty years since, from which time (though before her coversation was viceless, sweet, This is about nine and twenty Years since, from which time (though before her Conversation was viceless, sweet, d vbz p-acp crd cc crd n2 a-acp, p-acp r-crq n1 (cs p-acp po31 n1 vbds j, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 58
435 and inoffensive, yet she would confess her mind was vain) she walk'd with God most closely, circumspectly, accurately. and inoffensive, yet she would confess her mind was vain) she walked with God most closely, circumspectly, accurately. cc j, av pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 vbds j) pns31 vvn p-acp np1 av-ds av-j, av-j, av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 58
436 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, cc pns11 av-j vvb d (cs d) av vvd dt jc n1, av-dc av-j cs d po12 j vvi, cc vvn px32 av-dc av-vvn p-acp npg1 n1, cc vvb, cc n1, vvg pc-acp vbi j p-acp av j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 58
437 and to encrease, and grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. and to increase, and grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ. cc pc-acp vvi, cc vvb p-acp n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1 np1 np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 161 Page 58
438 2. To promote this, like the wise man in the Gospel, Mat. 7.24. She dug deep to lay her foundations on a rock. 2. To promote this, like the wise man in the Gospel, Mathew 7.24. She dug deep to lay her foundations on a rock. crd pc-acp vvi d, av-j dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. pns31 vvd av-jn pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 59
439 She made a strict scrutiny into the State of her Soul, and weighed the reasons of her choice, in the balance of the Sanctuary. She made a strict scrutiny into the State of her Soul, and weighed the Reasons of her choice, in the balance of the Sanctuary. pns31 vvd dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvd dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 59
440 And with the other Builder of the Gospel, sate down and considered with her self what it might cost to finish her spiritual edifice, And with the other Builder of the Gospel, sat down and considered with her self what it might cost to finish her spiritual edifice, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, vvd a-acp cc vvn p-acp po31 n1 r-crq pn31 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi po31 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 59
441 and whether she were furnished to defray that charge. and whither she were furnished to defray that charge. cc cs pns31 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 59
442 And also whether the grounds of her hope were firm, and such as would not abuse, and shame her; And also whither the grounds of her hope were firm, and such as would not abuse, and shame her; cc av cs dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbdr j, cc d c-acp vmd xx vvi, cc vvi pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 59
443 and her evidences for Heaven, such as would bear the Test, and Scripture would approve. and her evidences for Heaven, such as would bear the Test, and Scripture would approve. cc po31 n2 p-acp n1, d c-acp vmd vvi dt n1, cc n1 vmd vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 162 Page 59
444 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, cc d pns31 vvd a-acp p-acp j, p-acp po31 d n1 av-j, av-j, av-j, av-j, cc p-acp crd n2 a-acp vdd pno11 dt n1 p-acp js n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp pno11, (3) sermon (DIV1) 163 Page 59
445 and obliged me with all freedom and faithfulness to give her my judgment of it; which I could not but do with much approbation. and obliged me with all freedom and faithfulness to give her my judgement of it; which I could not but do with much approbation. cc vvn pno11 p-acp d n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 po11 n1 pp-f pn31; r-crq pns11 vmd xx cc-acp vdi p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 163 Page 59
446 And this, I doubt not, remains amongst her many excellent Papers. And this, I doubt not, remains among her many excellent Papers. cc d, pns11 vvb xx, vvz p-acp po31 d j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 163 Page 59
447 Having thus put her hand to the plough, she looked not back, but minded Religion as her business indeed; Having thus put her hand to the plough, she looked not back, but minded Religion as her business indeed; vhg av vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vvd xx av, p-acp j-vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1 av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 164 Page 60
448 and never gave suspicion of trifling in so serious a work. and never gave suspicion of trifling in so serious a work. cc av-x vvd n1 pp-f vvg p-acp av j dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 164 Page 60
449 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, crd av p-acp po31 n1 pp-f pn31, pn31 vbds po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi j pp-f np1 p-acp d j, pc-acp vvi po31 j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 vvg pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 165 Page 60
450 and to shew forth his virtues and praises, who had called her to his marvellous Light. and to show forth his Virtues and praises, who had called her to his marvellous Light. cc pc-acp vvi av po31 n2 cc n2, r-crq vhd vvn po31 p-acp po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 165 Page 60
451 First then she was circumspectly careful to abstain from all appearance of evil; and in all doubtful cases 'twas her rule to take the surest side; First then she was circumspectly careful to abstain from all appearance of evil; and in all doubtful cases 'twas her Rule to take the Surest side; ord cs pns31 vbds av-j j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f j-jn; cc p-acp d j n2 pn31|vbds po31 n1 pc-acp vvi dt js n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 60
452 for she would say, I am sure, 'twill do me no hurt, to let them alone. for she would say, I am sure, it'll do me no hurt, to let them alone. c-acp pns31 vmd vvi, pns11 vbm j, pn31|vmb vdi pno11 dx n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 60
453 Though therefore 〈 ◊ 〉 were further from censuring others, or usurping judgment over their liberties; Though Therefore 〈 ◊ 〉 were further from censuring Others, or usurping judgement over their Liberties; cs av 〈 sy 〉 vbdr jc p-acp vvg n2-jn, cc j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 60
454 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: av p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vmd av-x vvi po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f j n1, (vvn dx n1 ccx n1) cc vbds vvn p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f crd pp-f po31 j n2, p-acp dt vvg dt n1 r-crq vvz p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 60
455 O lord, I thank thee, that thou gavest me not wit enough to write such a Book, Oh lord, I thank thee, that thou Gavest me not wit enough to write such a Book, uh n1, pns11 vvb pno21, cst pns21 vvd2 pno11 xx vvi av-d pc-acp vvi d dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 61
456 unless withal thou hadst given me Grace enough not to write it. unless withal thou Hadst given me Grace enough not to write it. cs av pns21 vhd2 vvn pno11 n1 av-d xx pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 61
457 Neither would she play at any Games, because beside many other inconveniences, she judged them great wasters of precious time: Neither would she play At any Games, Because beside many other inconveniences, she judged them great wasters of precious time: av-dx vmd pns31 vvi p-acp d n2, c-acp p-acp d j-jn n2, pns31 vvd pno32 j n2 pp-f j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 61
458 of which she was always very thristy. And though she was known to be a woman of good understanding, of which she was always very thirsty. And though she was known to be a woman of good understanding, pp-f r-crq pns31 vbds av j j. cc cs pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 61
459 yet were there three things which were too hard for her, and she would confess she could not comprehend them. yet were there three things which were too hard for her, and she would confess she could not comprehend them. av vbdr a-acp crd n2 r-crq vbdr av j c-acp pno31, cc pns31 vmd vvi pns31 vmd xx vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 166 Page 61
460 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. ord, c-crq d r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi dt j n1, cc pn31|vbz n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vmd vvi pp-f n2 vvg p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po32 n1, r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn c-crq pc-acp vvi av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 167 Page 61
461 Secondly, how Christians, who would seem devout at Church, could laugh at others for being serious out on't, Secondly, how Christians, who would seem devout At Church, could laugh At Others for being serious out oned, ord, c-crq np1, r-crq vmd vvi j p-acp n1, vmd vvi p-acp n2-jn p-acp vbg j av p-acp|pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 61
462 and burlesque the very Bible, and turn Religion into Ridicule. and burlesque the very bible, and turn Religion into Ridicule. cc fw-la dt j n1, cc vvi n1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 168 Page 61
463 Thirdly, How knowing men could take care of souls, and seldom come amongst them, and never look after them. Thirdly, How knowing men could take care of Souls, and seldom come among them, and never look After them. ord, c-crq vvg n2 vmd vvi n1 pp-f n2, cc av vvb p-acp pno32, cc av-x vvb p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 169 Page 61
464 And though in the forenamed particulars, she was content only to give example of forbearance: And though in the forenamed particulars, she was content only to give Exampl of forbearance: cc cs p-acp dt j-vvn n2-j, pns31 vbds j av-j pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 170 Page 62
465 yet from the Play-house, since the Stage hath taken so great liberty, she would openly dehort her Friends with greatest earnestness. yet from the Playhouse, since the Stage hath taken so great liberty, she would openly dehort her Friends with greatest earnestness. av p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n1 vhz vvn av j n1, pns31 vmd av-j vvi po31 n2 p-acp js n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 170 Page 62
466 She very many years since, began to keep a Diary; and consulted two, whom she used to call her Soul-Friends, She very many Years since, began to keep a Diary; and consulted two, whom she used to call her Soul-Friends, pns31 av d n2 a-acp, vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1; cc vvd crd, ro-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 171 Page 62
467 and ever esteemed such her best Friends, concerning the best manner of performing it. and ever esteemed such her best Friends, Concerning the best manner of performing it. cc av vvd d po31 js n2, vvg dt js n1 pp-f vvg pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 171 Page 62
468 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. np1, p-acp ord, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi d n1; p-acp vvg d j, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n2 j n1, r-crq vvd pno31 d j n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1, pns31 vvd pn31 p-acp dt j-jn, j n1, av vvg av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 171 Page 62
469 And therein amongst other things recorded the daily frame of her own heart towards God, his signal providences to her self, And therein among other things recorded the daily frame of her own heart towards God, his signal providences to her self, cc av p-acp j-jn n2 vvd dt j vvi pp-f po31 d n1 p-acp np1, po31 n1 n2 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 171 Page 62
470 and sometimes towards others, his gracious manifestations to her Soul, returns of prayer, temptations resisted, and sometime towards Others, his gracious manifestations to her Soul, returns of prayer, temptations resisted, cc av p-acp n2-jn, po31 j n2 p-acp po31 n1, n2 pp-f n1, n2 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 171 Page 62
471 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, cc j-vvg, cc r-crq av vmd vbi j p-acp n1, cc n1, vvb po31 n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. cc p-acp d n2 pns31 vhd vvn p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi, p-acp ds vvb j n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2 pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 171 Page 63
472 as I could instance in particulars, if it were convenient. She used to call Prayer Heartsease, as she often found it; as I could instance in particulars, if it were convenient. She used to call Prayer Heartsease, as she often found it; c-acp pns11 vmd n1 p-acp n2-j, cs pn31 vbdr j. pns31 vvn pc-acp vvi n1 n1, c-acp pns31 av vvd pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 171 Page 63
473 and though her modesty was such, and she was so far from a vain, affected ostentation of her gifts, I cannot name one person with whom she prayed, and though her modesty was such, and she was so Far from a vain, affected ostentation of her Gifts, I cannot name one person with whom she prayed, cc cs po31 n1 vbds d, cc pns31 vbds av av-j p-acp dt j, j-vvn n1 pp-f po31 n2, pns11 vmbx vvi crd n1 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 172 Page 63
474 yet can I say she was as well mighty, and fervent in prayer, as constant and abundant in it; yet can I say she was as well mighty, and fervent in prayer, as constant and abundant in it; av vmb pns11 vvi pns31 vbds a-acp av j, cc j p-acp n1, c-acp j cc j p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 172 Page 63
475 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, c-acp pns31 av vvg po31 n1, vhz vbn vvn, cc po31 d n1 (vvg po31 n2 pp-f n1) a-acp vvd dt j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp vvg, ro-crq, (3) sermon (DIV1) 172 Page 63
476 if I should name, I suppose would not be denyed to be a competent Judge, who much admired her humble fervency; if I should name, I suppose would not be denied to be a competent Judge, who much admired her humble fervency; cs pns11 vmd vvi, pns11 vvb vmd xx vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt j n1, r-crq av-d vvd po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 172 Page 63
477 for she praying prayed, and when she used not an audible voice, her sighs and groans would eccho from her Closet at good distance. for she praying prayed, and when she used not an audible voice, her sighs and groans would echo from her Closet At good distance. c-acp pns31 vvg vvd, cc c-crq pns31 vvd xx dt j n1, po31 n2 cc n2 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 172 Page 64
478 And the very day before she died, she was shut up above an hour, which she spent in fervent, private, prayer, notwithstanding her indisposition; And the very day before she died, she was shut up above an hour, which she spent in fervent, private, prayer, notwithstanding her indisposition; cc dt j n1 c-acp pns31 vvd, pns31 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp j, j, n1, a-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 172 Page 64
479 and indeed prayer was her very element in which she lived, and actually died; and indeed prayer was her very element in which she lived, and actually died; cc av n1 vbds po31 j n1 p-acp r-crq pns31 vvn, cc av-j vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 172 Page 64
480 and 'twas as the vital breath of her Soul, and the wing that wasted it immediately to Heaven. and 'twas as the vital breath of her Soul, and the wing that wasted it immediately to Heaven. cc pn31|vbds p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n1 cst vvd pn31 av-j p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 172 Page 64
481 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: cc-acp cs pns31 vvn po31 n1 p-acp d n1 c-acp d c-acp pns31 vvd n2-jn p-acp ds n2, pn31|vbds p-acp n1: d vbds po31 n1; p-acp pns31 av-j vvd crd n2 av-j p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi av-j, p-acp r-crq j-jn n1 pns31 vbds dt j-vvn n1, av-d p-acp n1 cc j, p-acp dt ord vvg d j n-jn, r-crq pns31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1 p-acp vvn n2, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn av d po31 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 173 Page 64
482 and for the second, like a spiritual Bee, she would suck Honey from all occurrences, whole Volumes of which she hath left behind her. and for the second, like a spiritual be, she would suck Honey from all occurrences, Whole Volumes of which she hath left behind her. cc p-acp dt ord, av-j dt j vbi, pns31 vmd vvi n1 p-acp d n2, j-jn n2 pp-f r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 173 Page 64
483 After this consecrating of the day with reading Scriptures, prayer, and meditation: a short dressing time, After this consecrating of the day with reading Scriptures, prayer, and meditation: a short dressing time, p-acp d vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp vvg n2, n1, cc n1: dt j n-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 174 Page 65
484 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. cc vvg po31 j-jn n2, cc vvg d j n1, vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n2, p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds av-x j, cc p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds av j-jn, cc dt j n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 174 Page 65
485 She was a strict observer of the Lords day, which is truly called the Hedge and Fence of Religion, She was a strict observer of the lords day, which is truly called the Hedge and Fence of Religion, pns31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 n1, r-crq vbz av-j vvn dt n1 cc vvb pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 175 Page 65
486 and though some please themselves to call this Judaizing, to excuse the liberties they indulge themselves: and though Some please themselves to call this Judaizing, to excuse the Liberties they indulge themselves: cc cs d vvb px32 pc-acp vvi d vvg, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pns32 vvb px32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 175 Page 65
487 I am sure our Church hath injoin'd us all to cry to God for mercy, for the breach of, I am sure our Church hath enjoined us all to cry to God for mercy, for the breach of, pns11 vbm j po12 n1 vhz vvd pno12 d p-acp vvb p-acp np1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 175 Page 65
488 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, cc p-acp vvb pc-acp vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi, dt ord n1, c-acp av c-acp d pp-f dt j-jn crd: cc pn31|vbz xx j pc-acp vvi cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vbr j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 175 Page 65
489 or shallow, according as these Banks are kept up, or neglected. or shallow, according as these Banks Are kept up, or neglected. cc j, vvg p-acp d n2 vbr vvn a-acp, cc vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 175 Page 65
490 She was a very devout Communicant; seldom omitting to prepare her Soul with solemn fasting, to renew her Covenant with God. She was a very devout Communicant; seldom omitting to prepare her Soul with solemn fasting, to renew her Covenant with God. pns31 vbds dt j j n-jn; av vvg pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp j n-vvg, p-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 176 Page 65
491 And in the act of receiving, I cannot think of her without reflecting on S. Stephen, when he saw the Heavens opened, And in the act of receiving, I cannot think of her without reflecting on S. Stephen, when he saw the Heavens opened, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg, pns11 vmbx vvi pp-f pno31 p-acp vvg p-acp np1 np1, c-crq pns31 vvd dt n2 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 177 Page 66
492 and Jesus standing at God's right hand, and his face was as the face of an Angel. and jesus standing At God's right hand, and his face was as the face of an Angel. cc np1 vvg p-acp npg1 j-jn n1, cc po31 n1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 177 Page 66
493 And to encourage others to such serious preparation to that Sacred Ordinance, as she us'd before it: And to encourage Others to such serious preparation to that Sacred Ordinance, as she used before it: cc pc-acp vvi n2-jn p-acp d j n1 p-acp d j n1, c-acp pns31 vvd p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 178 Page 66
494 I shall shew what sweet advantages she reaped in it, and by it. I shall show what sweet advantages she reaped in it, and by it. pns11 vmb vvi r-crq j n2 pns31 vvd p-acp pn31, cc p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 178 Page 66
495 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. cc d pns11 vmb vdi p-acp vvg n1 p-acp n1 av pp-f po31 np1, r-crq pns11 vvb vvn p-acp po31 d n1, vvg pi pp-f dt ord n1 n2, pns31 av vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 178 Page 66
496 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. p-acp dt n1 r-crq vbds vvn pc-acp vhi vbn vvn p-acp po31 ng1 np1 p-acp n1, vbds vvn a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f pno31 vvg av-jn p-acp n1 n1. np1, crd n1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 178 Page 66
497 AS soon as I awaked, I blessed God. AS soon as I awaked, I blessed God. p-acp av c-acp pns11 vvd, pns11 vvd np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 66
498 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, c-crq pns11 vhd vvn p-acp dt n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po11 vvn n1, pns11 vvd d n1 p-acp vvg pp-f po31 vvg n1. p-acp r-crq n2 pns11 vvd po11 n1 av-d vvn av p-acp vvb pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 67
499 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: cc vvn p-acp po31 vvi, av p-acp j cc j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vvd p-acp vvb. p-acp r-crq n1 po11 n1 vbds vvn a-acp p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1, p-acp d j cc j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 67
500 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. cc po11 n2 vbdr av-d vvn av p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq po11 n1 vdd vvi av-vvg av-j p-acp np1 p-acp dt jc n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 cs av av pns11 vhd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 67
501 I then renewed my covenant with God: and made promises, that by his Grace enabling me, I would walk more closely with him for the time to come. I then renewed my Covenant with God: and made promises, that by his Grace enabling me, I would walk more closely with him for the time to come. pns11 av vvd po11 n1 p-acp np1: cc j-vvn n2, cst p-acp po31 vvb vvg pno11, pns11 vmd vvi av-dc av-j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 67
502 That which in especial manner I begged of God at this Sacrament was more love to him, more holiness, more contempt of the World, That which in especial manner I begged of God At this Sacrament was more love to him, more holiness, more contempt of the World, d r-crq p-acp j n1 pns11 vvd pp-f np1 p-acp d n1 vbds n1 vvb p-acp pno31, av-dc n1, dc n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 67
503 and the Glories of it, that I might be more useful to the Souls and Bodies of my Fellow - Christians than formerly I had been. and the Glories of it, that I might be more useful to the Souls and Bodies of my Fellow - Christians than formerly I had been. cc dt n2 pp-f pn31, cst pns11 vmd vbi dc j p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po11 n1 - np1 cs av-j pns11 vhd vbn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 179 Page 67
504 Those mercies which in especial manner, I was grateful for, were, the Creation and Redemption of the World, Those Mercies which in especial manner, I was grateful for, were, the Creation and Redemption of the World, d n2 r-crq p-acp j n1, pns11 vbds j p-acp, vbdr, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 67
505 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, cc p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, cc p-acp vvg n1, cc p-acp n1, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1: cc p-acp av d n1 vvn p-acp pno11, p-acp po11 n1: cc p-acp n1 p-acp pn31, vvg n2, cst pns11 vmd vvi p-acp n2 p-acp: cc p-acp dt vvn n1, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 68
506 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: cc p-acp n2 p-acp pn31 p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f dt j n1: cc p-acp vvz pp-f n1: cc p-acp av d n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 68
507 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: cc p-acp dt j vvg n2 pns11 vhd vvn p-acp np1 p-acp n1 p-acp j n2: cc p-acp dt n1 cc n2, cc dt vvg n2 pp-f npg1 n1. pns11 vbds p-acp dt av-dc cs j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc vvn dt j j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 68
508 which when I came from, I found a longing desire to partake of the Lord's Supper, and a great joy that I was going to partake of it. which when I Come from, I found a longing desire to partake of the Lord's Supper, and a great joy that I was going to partake of it. r-crq c-crq pns11 vvd p-acp, pns11 vvd dt vvg vvb pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1|vbz n1, cc dt j n1 cst pns11 vbds vvg pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 68
509 Then I went to hear — the Text was I am the way, the truth and the life, no man cometh to the Father, but by me. Then I went to hear — the Text was I am the Way, the truth and the life, no man comes to the Father, but by me. cs pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi — dt n1 vbds pns11 vbm dt n1, dt n1 cc dt n1, dx n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 180 Page 68
510 I was attentive at that good Sermon. I was attentive At that good Sermon. pns11 vbds j p-acp d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 69
511 And by what I heard of the excellency of Christ, had my heart much warmed with love to him. And by what I herd of the excellency of christ, had my heart much warmed with love to him. cc p-acp r-crq pns11 vvd pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vhd po11 n1 av-d vvn p-acp vvb p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 181 Page 69
512 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. av, p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vvd po11 n1 p-acp dt av-dc cs j n1 vvn p-acp po11 n2, r-crq pns11 vvd p-acp j n1 pp-f n2, cc p-acp po11 n1 vvn, cc j-vvn po11 n1 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 69
513 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. p-acp pns11 vhd vvn, pns11 vvd po11 n1 p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp vvb p-acp np1. cc po11 n1 vdd vvi av av-j p-acp pno31, pc-acp vbi vvn av-dc j, cc p-acp vvb pc-acp vvi pno31 jc cs av av pns11 vhd vdn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 69
514 I had very lively affections in the duty; in which I received much joy, and had sweet communion with God in it. I had very lively affections in the duty; in which I received much joy, and had sweet communion with God in it. pns11 vhd j j n2 p-acp dt n1; p-acp r-crq pns11 vvd d n1, cc vhd j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 182 Page 69
515 After I had at the Table of the Lord given to the Poor, I came from the Sacrament with my heart in a sweet grateful, After I had At the Table of the Lord given to the Poor, I Come from the Sacrament with my heart in a sweet grateful, c-acp pns11 vhd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j, pns11 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 n1 p-acp dt j j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 183 Page 69
516 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. cc j n1, cc av p-acp j vvn np1, p-acp d vvn n1, cc vvd n1 pc-acp vvi po11 n2 pns11 vhd vvn p-acp np1, pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 183 Page 70
517 In the Afternoon I heard again the same person, upon the same Text; I was in an attentive, serious frame at that good Sermon. In the Afternoon I herd again the same person, upon the same Text; I was in an attentive, serious frame At that good Sermon. p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvd av dt d n1, p-acp dt d n1; pns11 vbds p-acp dt j, j n1 p-acp d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 184 Page 70
518 The Subject of which was to shew, that Christ was the only way for penitent sinners to come unto the Father. The Subject of which was to show, that christ was the only Way for penitent Sinners to come unto the Father. dt j-jn pp-f r-crq vbds pc-acp vvi, cst np1 vbds dt j n1 p-acp j-jn n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 184 Page 70
519 I meditated upon the Sermons, and prayed them over. I meditated upon the Sermons, and prayed them over. pns11 j-vvn p-acp dt n2, cc vvd pno32 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 185 Page 70
520 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. cc vhd av n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f vbg p-acp av vvn p-acp n1, cc pp-f vbg av p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns11 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp po31 js n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 185 Page 70
521 I found my heart much revived and my Soul did then make strong Sallies and Egresses after that blessed Rest. I found my heart much revived and my Soul did then make strong Sallies and Egresses After that blessed Rest. pns11 vvd po11 n1 d vvn cc po11 n1 vdd av vvi j n2 cc vvz p-acp cst j-vvn n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 186 Page 70
522 After Family Duties were over, at which I prayed with fervency; I did before going to Bed commit my self to God. After Family Duties were over, At which I prayed with fervency; I did before going to Bed commit my self to God. p-acp n1 n2 vbdr a-acp, p-acp r-crq pns11 vvd p-acp n1; pns11 vdd p-acp vvg p-acp n1 vvb po11 n1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 187 Page 70
523 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. uh n1, pns11 vdb p-acp po11 n1 vvb pno21 p-acp d j n1, p-acp r-crq pns21 vbd2r vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pno11, po21 av-ds j n1, dc n1, cs pns21 vdd2 vvi pno11 p-acp dt j n1 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 188 Page 71
524 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, pns31 vbds dt j j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc av-j p-acp n1 vvd r-crq pns31 vvd, av p-acp vvg, av p-acp vvg cc vvg pn31 p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmd vvi pn31 po31 d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 71
525 and turn it into practice, not content to be a forgetful fruitless hearer only, but a doer, that she might be blessed in her deed. and turn it into practice, not content to be a forgetful fruitless hearer only, but a doer, that she might be blessed in her deed. cc vvb pn31 p-acp n1, xx j pc-acp vbi dt j j n1 av-j, p-acp dt n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 189 Page 71
526 And such she was for the external performances of Religion. And such she was for the external performances of Religion. cc d pns31 vbds p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 190 Page 71
527 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; cc cs d vbds j cc j, av po31 j-jn n1 vbds a-acp, p-acp dt j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp d r-crq vbz xx j, p-acp cst n1 pp-f n2 r-crq vvd po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 71
528 this string was all of Orient Pearls, and evenly matched, not one ill watered, or of unequal size. this string was all of Orient Pearls, and evenly matched, not one ill watered, or of unequal size. d n1 vbds d pp-f j-jn n2, cc av-j vvn, xx pi j-jn vvd, cc pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 71
529 There was not one dryed or withered Limb, one member wanting or defective in the new creature, she was complete in Christ, all of a piece. There was not one dried or withered Limb, one member wanting or defective in the new creature, she was complete in christ, all of a piece. pc-acp vbds xx crd vvd cc j-vvn n1, crd n1 vvg cc j p-acp dt j n1, pns31 vbds j p-acp np1, d pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 191 Page 71
530 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. dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbds j cc j, dt vvb pp-f po31 n1 vbds vvg cc j. dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbds j cc n1 pp-f vvg, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 n2 pp-f ng1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 192 Page 72
531 Her Palate was savoury, and relishing, to which God's Law was sweeter than the honey, and the honey-comb, Her Palate was savoury, and relishing, to which God's Law was Sweeten than the honey, and the honeycomb, po31 n1 vbds j, cc vvg, p-acp r-crq npg1 n1 vbds jc cs dt n1, cc dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 192 Page 72
532 and more esteemed than her necessary food. and more esteemed than her necessary food. cc av-dc vvn cs po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 192 Page 72
533 The Cheeks of her Modesty were fair and ruddy. The Arms of her desires were stretched out after God, and flexile, to embrace him. The Cheeks of her Modesty were fair and ruddy. The Arms of her Desires were stretched out After God, and flexile, to embrace him. dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbdr j cc j. dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 vbdr vvn av p-acp np1, cc n1, pc-acp vvi pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 192 Page 72
534 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, dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 vbdr j cc j. dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbdr j; cc j pp-f n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbdr j cc j. po31 n1 cc vvb p-acp n1 vbds av j cc j. dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbds j cc j, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 j cc j-jn. dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 vbdr jc cs dt n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f zz, av-dc av-j j-vvn cs dt n2 vvb po32 np1. dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 av-dc j cs dt n2 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 av-dc j-jn cs dt n2 pp-f np1. vbg vvn p-acp j n2, p-acp j n2, r-crq av av-j vvn po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 192 Page 73
535 and being asked, how she could refrain? She replied, I desire to weep for nothing but my sin: and being asked, how she could refrain? She replied, I desire to weep for nothing but my since: cc vbg vvn, c-crq pns31 vmd vvi? pns31 vvd, pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pix cc-acp po11 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 192 Page 73
536 . Her name was as ointment pouned forth, which made her the delight and admiration of all good men and women; . Her name was as ointment pouned forth, which made her the delight and admiration of all good men and women; . po31 n1 vbds p-acp n1 vvd av, r-crq vvd pno31 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d j n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 192 Page 73
537 yea, you may call her a She Jedidiah, a Female Lemuel, the Lord's delights, she with whom God was. yea, you may call her a She Jedidiah, a Female Lemuel, the Lord's delights, she with whom God was. uh, pn22 vmb vvi pno31 dt pns31 np1, dt j-jn np1, dt ng1 n2, pns31 p-acp ro-crq np1 vbds. (3) sermon (DIV1) 192 Page 73
538 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, av dt n1 pp-f d j n1, r-crq vvn d po31 j n2 p-acp, vbds dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j n1 r-crq vvd pn31 p-acp, vbds po31 j-jn n1. d vbdr dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n1, d rg-crq n2 vbdr pp-f dt ord n1, cc dt ds pp-f r-crq vmd vhi vvn dt j n1 p-acp j-jn np1 d vbds d j n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 193 Page 73
539 so like her Heavenly Bridegroom, that for that resemblance sake, we may say of her she was exceeding lovely. so like her Heavenly Bridegroom, that for that resemblance sake, we may say of her she was exceeding lovely. av av-j po31 j n1, cst p-acp d n1 n1, pns12 vmb vvi pp-f pno31 pns31 vbds vvg j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 193 Page 73
540 Nor was she less solicitous to make others good, than to be so her self. Nor was she less solicitous to make Others good, than to be so her self. ccx vbds pns31 av-dc j pc-acp vvi n2-jn j, cs pc-acp vbi av po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 73
541 She well remembred our Saviours charge to S. Peter, When thou art converted, strengthen thy Brethren: She well remembered our Saviors charge to S. Peter, When thou art converted, strengthen thy Brothers: pns31 av vvd po12 ng1 n1 p-acp n1 np1, c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn, vvb po21 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 74
542 She set her heart to build God's spiritual Temple, and therefore she applied her self to it with all her might. She Set her heart to built God's spiritual Temple, and Therefore she applied her self to it with all her might. pns31 vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vvi npg1 j n1, cc av pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp d po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 74
543 She had holy Transports for the Glory of God, and she was a great Lover of Souls, She had holy Transports for the Glory of God, and she was a great Lover of Souls, pns31 vhd j vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pns31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 74
544 and those two engaged her to promote Religion with utmost industry and zeal, which that she might accomplish more advantageously, and those two engaged her to promote Religion with utmost industry and zeal, which that she might accomplish more advantageously, cc d crd vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1, r-crq cst pns31 vmd vvi av-dc av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 194 Page 74
545 1. She avowedly designed to represent Religion as amiable, and taking, and free from vulgar prejudice, as possibly she might; 1. She avowedly designed to represent Religion as amiable, and taking, and free from Vulgar prejudice, as possibly she might; crd pns31 av-j vvn pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp j, cc vvg, cc j p-acp j n1, c-acp av-j pns31 vmd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 195 Page 74
546 not so as might affright and scare men from it: but that it might allure them, and insinuate it's self into their love and liking: not so as might affright and scare men from it: but that it might allure them, and insinuate it's self into their love and liking: xx av c-acp vmd vvi cc vvi n2 p-acp pn31: cc-acp cst pn31 vmd vvi pno32, cc vvb pn31|vbz n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n-vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 195 Page 74
547 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. p-acp d n1 pns31 vbds j, j-jn, j, pp-f dt j, cc j n1, j, xx j, vvn, n1, j, j-vvn, j-jn, r-crq vvz n1 av-ds av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 195 Page 74
548 She was naturally of the sweetest temper in the World: and Grace inoculated into such a stock, thrives even luxuriantly. She was naturally of the Sweetest temper in the World: and Grace inoculated into such a stock, thrives even luxuriantly. pns31 vbds av-j pp-f dt js n1 p-acp dt n1: cc vvb vvn p-acp d dt n1, vvz av av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 195 Page 74
549 Whereas some crabbed, peevish, sullen natures starve the best Cien they are grafted with. Whereas Some crabbed, peevish, sullen nature's starve the best Cien they Are grafted with. cs d j, j, j n2 vvb dt js n1 pns32 vbr vvn p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 195 Page 75
550 As I remember one of whom 'twas usually said, he had Grace enough for seven other men, yet scarce enough for himself. As I Remember one of whom 'twas usually said, he had Grace enough for seven other men, yet scarce enough for himself. p-acp pns11 vvb pi pp-f ro-crq pn31|vbds av-j vvd, pns31 vhd n1 av-d p-acp crd j-jn n2, av av-j av-d p-acp px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 195 Page 75
551 And she made grace and nature both subservient to the good of others. And she made grace and nature both subservient to the good of Others. cc pns31 vvd vvb cc n1 d fw-fr p-acp dt j pp-f n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 195 Page 75
552 As we say of some neat, well-fashion'd persons, what e're they wear becomes them, and sits well: As we say of Some neat, well-fashioned Persons, what ever they wear becomes them, and sits well: c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f d j, j n2, r-crq av pns32 vvb vvz pno32, cc vvz av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 75
553 I must do her this right, to testifie, I never saw Religion become any person better. I must do her this right, to testify, I never saw Religion become any person better. pns11 vmb vdi pno31 d n-jn, pc-acp vvi, pns11 av-x vvd n1 vvi d n1 av-jc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 75
554 And 'twas hard not to approve and love a dress so decent and adorning. And 'twas hard not to approve and love a dress so decent and adorning. cc pn31|vbds av-j xx pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 av j cc vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 196 Page 75
555 2. She kept her self free and disinteressed from all Parties and Factions, that none might suspect a design of making Proselytes to any, but to God. 2. She kept her self free and disinteressed from all Parties and Factions, that none might suspect a Design of making Proselytes to any, but to God. crd pns31 vvd po31 n1 j cc vvn p-acp d n2 cc n2, cst pix vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f vvg n2 p-acp d, cc-acp p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 197 Page 75
556 She was neither of Paul, nor Apollos, nor Cephas, but only Christ. She was neither of Paul, nor Apollos, nor Cephas, but only christ. pns31 vbds d pp-f np1, ccx np1, ccx np1, p-acp j np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 75
557 Her name was Christian, and her Sirname Catholick, she had a large and unconfined Soul, not hemm'd in, Her name was Christian, and her Surname Catholic, she had a large and unconfined Soul, not hemmed in, po31 n1 vbds njp, cc po31 n1 njp, pns31 vhd dt j cc j n1, xx vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 75
558 or pounded up within the Circle of any man's name or drawing, a Lati••dinarian in the true commendable sense: or pounded up within the Circle of any Man's name or drawing, a Lati••dinarian in the true commendable sense: cc vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d ng1 n1 cc vvg, dt j-jn p-acp dt j j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 75
559 and whoever feared God, and wrought righteousness was accepted of her. and whoever feared God, and wrought righteousness was accepted of her. cc r-crq vvd np1, cc vvd n1 vbds vvn pp-f pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 198 Page 75
560 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, pns31 j av-j, av-j, av-j, vvd d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po31 n1 cc j n1, r-crq pns31 vvd xx pc-acp vvi av dt n1 p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 199 Page 76
561 yet was she very far from placing Religion in Ritual Observances. yet was she very Far from placing Religion in Ritual Observances. av vbds pns31 av av-j p-acp vvg n1 p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 199 Page 76
562 And I may not deny, that she would sometimes warm her heart (though never with strange fire) at private Altars in her own Chamber or Closet. And I may not deny, that she would sometime warm her heart (though never with strange fire) At private Altars in her own Chamber or Closet. cc pns11 vmb xx vvi, cst pns31 vmd av vvi po31 n1 (cs av-x p-acp j n1) p-acp j n2 p-acp po31 d n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 199 Page 76
563 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: crd pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi j, cc jc n1, xx av-j, av-vvg, cc av-j, r-crq vbz j j cc j cc n2 dt j n1 p-acp j vvg: (3) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 76
564 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; cc-acp pns31 vbds av-j dt j n1, pn22 vmd vvi dt n1, cc xx vvi dt n1, cc vvb po22 n1 p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp dt d n2, cc av-c n1 cs vvb c-crq pn22 vvd a-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 76
565 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, c-acp pns31 vmd vvi dt j n1, cc j j n1 (p-acp r-crq pns31 vbds av-j vvn, pp-f po31 d vvg cc n1) cst vvd p-acp p-acp ds xx j j p-acp n1 vbds vvn pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 76
566 and commending, o• improving that, she'd wind about the whole discourse without offence, yea, with pleasure. and commending, o• improving that, she'd wind about the Whole discourse without offence, yea, with pleasure. cc vvg, n1 vvg cst, pns31|vmd vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp n1, uh, p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 200 Page 77
567 She kept a Book of such wise, pithy Sayings, much valuing words, which contain'd great use and worth in little compass. She kept a Book of such wise, pithy Sayings, much valuing words, which contained great use and worth in little compass. pns31 vvn dt n1 pp-f d j, j n2-vvg, d vvg n2, r-crq vvd j n1 cc n1 p-acp j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 201 Page 77
568 I shall transcribe a few of many. I shall transcribe a few of many. pns11 vmb vvi dt d pp-f d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 202 Page 77
569 THe almost Christian is the unhappiest Man, having Religi•n enough to make the World hate •im; THe almost Christian is the unhappiest Man, having Religi•n enough to make the World hate •im; dt av np1 vbz dt js n1, vhg n1 av-d pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvb j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 203 Page 77
570 and not enough to make God •ove him. God's Servants should be as bold •or him as the Devils are for him. and not enough to make God •ove him. God's Servants should be as bold •or him as the Devils Are for him. cc xx av-d pc-acp vvi np1 vvi pno31. npg1 n2 vmd vbi a-acp j n1 pno31 p-acp dt n2 vbr p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 203 Page 77
571 What will make thee happy at ••y time, may make thee happy at 〈 ◊ 〉 times. What will make thee happy At ••y time, may make thee happy At 〈 ◊ 〉 times. q-crq vmb vvi pno21 j p-acp j n1, vmb vvi pno21 j p-acp 〈 sy 〉 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 205 Page 77
572 O Lord, what I give thee, doth ••t please thee, unless I give thee •y self. Oh Lord, what I give thee, does ••t please thee, unless I give thee •y self. uh n1, r-crq pns11 vvb pno21, vdz av vvi pno21, cs pns11 vvb pno21 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 206 Page 77
573 So what thou givest me all not satisfie me, unless thou give •e thy self. O Lord, who givest Grace to the ••mble, give me grace to be hum••e. So what thou givest me all not satisfy me, unless thou give •e thy self. Oh Lord, who givest Grace to the ••mble, give me grace to be hum••e. np1 r-crq pns21 vv2 pno11 d xx vvi pno11, cs pns21 vvb vvi po21 n1. uh n1, q-crq vv2 n1 p-acp dt j, vvb pno11 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 206 Page 77
574 He loves God too little, who ••es any thing with him, which he ••es not for him. He loves God too little, who ••es any thing with him, which he ••es not for him. pns31 vvz np1 av j, r-crq vvz d n1 p-acp pno31, r-crq pns31 vvz xx p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 208 Page 77
575 The true measure of loving God, is to love him without measure. The true measure of loving God, is to love him without measure. dt j n1 pp-f j-vvg np1, vbz pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 209 Page 78
576 So speak to God, as though men heard thee, so speak to men, as knowing God hears thee. So speak to God, as though men herd thee, so speak to men, as knowing God hears thee. av vvi p-acp np1, c-acp cs n2 vvd pno21, av vvb p-acp n2, c-acp vvg np1 vvz pno21. (3) sermon (DIV1) 210 Page 78
577 Seneca said, he was better born than to be a slave to his Body. Senecca said, he was better born than to be a slave to his Body. np1 vvd, pns31 vbds av-jc vvn cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 211 Page 78
578 Luther said, Christ's Cross is no Letter, yet it taught him more than all the Alphabet. Luther said, Christ's Cross is no letter, yet it taught him more than all the Alphabet. np1 vvd, npg1 n1 vbz dx n1, av pn31 vvd pno31 av-dc cs d dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 212 Page 78
579 We should meditate of Christ's Cross, till we be fastened as close to him, as he was to his Cross. We should meditate of Christ's Cross, till we be fastened as close to him, as he was to his Cross. pns12 vmd vvi pp-f npg1 n1, c-acp pns12 vbb vvn a-acp av-j p-acp pno31, c-acp pns31 vbds p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 213 Page 78
580 By how much the more Christ made himself vile for us; by so much the more precious he should be to us. By how much the more christ made himself vile for us; by so much the more precious he should be to us. p-acp c-crq av-d dt av-dc np1 vvd px31 j p-acp pno12; p-acp av av-d dt av-dc j pns31 vmd vbi p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 214 Page 78
581 We need every day blood for our hearts: as water for our hands. Through Christ's wounds we may see his Bowels. We need every day blood for our hearts: as water for our hands. Through Christ's wounds we may see his Bowels. pns12 vvb d n1 n1 p-acp po12 n2: c-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2. p-acp npg1 n2 pns12 vmb vvi po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 215 Page 78
582 He only can satisfie us, who satisfied for us. He only can satisfy us, who satisfied for us. pns31 av-j vmb vvi pno12, r-crq vvd p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 217 Page 78
583 He that takes up Christ's Cross handsomely, shall find it such a burden as Wings to a Bird, or Sails to a Ship. He that Takes up Christ's Cross handsomely, shall find it such a burden as Wings to a Bird, or Sails to a Ship. pns31 cst vvz a-acp npg1 n1 av-j, vmb vvi pn31 d dt n1 c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, cc vvz p-acp dt np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 218 Page 78
584 'Tis a great honour to be Almoner to the King of Heaven. The Bowels of the poor are the best soyl, which brings forth an hundred fold. It's a great honour to be Almoner to the King of Heaven. The Bowels of the poor Are the best soil, which brings forth an hundred fold. pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vbi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. dt n2 pp-f dt j vbr dt js n1, r-crq vvz av dt crd n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 219 Page 78
585 Who would not starve a Lust to feed a Saint? To give is the greatest sensuality: Who would not starve a Lust to feed a Saint? To give is the greatest sensuality: r-crq vmd xx vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1? pc-acp vvi vbz dt js n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 221 Page 79
586 How indulgent then is God to annex future rewards, to what is so much its own recompence? How indulgent then is God to annex future rewards, to what is so much its own recompense? c-crq j av vbz np1 pc-acp vvi j-jn n2, p-acp r-crq vbz av av-d po31 d n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 222 Page 79
587 To be libelled for Christ is the best Panegyrick. Where affliction is heavy, sin is light. To be libeled for christ is the best Panegyric. Where affliction is heavy, since is Light. pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1 vbz dt js n1. q-crq n1 vbz j, n1 vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 223 Page 79
588 God chastises whom he loves, but he loves not to chastise. God chastises whom he loves, but he loves not to chastise. np1 n2 r-crq pns31 vvz, cc-acp pns31 vvz xx pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 225 Page 79
589 Sin brought death into the world, and nothing but death will carry sin out of the world. since brought death into the world, and nothing but death will carry since out of the world. n1 vvd n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pix cc-acp n1 vmb vvi n1 av pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 226 Page 79
590 If all mens troubles were brought into a common store, every one would carry back what he brought, rather than stand to a share of an equal division. If all men's Troubles were brought into a Common store, every one would carry back what he brought, rather than stand to a share of an equal division. cs d ng2 n2 vbdr vvn p-acp dt j n1, d crd vmd vvi av r-crq pns31 vvd, av-c cs vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 227 Page 79
591 Though time be not lasting, what depends on it, is everlasting. The best Shield against Slanderers, is to live so, that none may believe them. Though time be not lasting, what depends on it, is everlasting. The best Shield against Slanderers, is to live so, that none may believe them. cs n1 vbb xx vvg, r-crq vvz p-acp pn31, vbz j. dt js n1 p-acp n2, vbz pc-acp vvi av, cst pix vmb vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 228 Page 79
592 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. pns31 cst vvz dt n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. pns31 cst vvz pn31, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1. vvd n2 vbr j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 230 Page 79
593 Man is a pile of Dust, and puff of Wind. Man is a pile of Dust, and puff of Wind. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 232 Page 80
594 Why are we so fond of that life which begins with a Cry, and ends with a groan! Why Are we so found of that life which begins with a Cry, and ends with a groan! q-crq vbr pns12 av j pp-f d n1 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1, cc vvz p-acp dt n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 233 Page 80
595 But I will not cloy you, knowing it is safest to rise with an appetite; even when we are entertained at a Banquet. But I will not cloy you, knowing it is Safest to rise with an appetite; even when we Are entertained At a Banquet. cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi pn22, vvg pn31 vbz js pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; av c-crq pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 234 Page 80
596 4. Where she had particular kindness, or personal interest, she would improve the authority of her friendship to gentle, 4. Where she had particular kindness, or personal Interest, she would improve the Authority of her friendship to gentle, crd c-crq pns31 vhd j n1, cc j n1, pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 235 Page 80
597 but free correption, and argue, and perswade so strenuously, that her Bow, like Jonathan 's, seldom return'd empty; and plead the cause of God, but free correption, and argue, and persuade so strenuously, that her Bow, like Johnathan is, seldom returned empty; and plead the cause of God, cc-acp j n1, cc vvi, cc vvi av av-j, cst po31 vvi, av-j np1 vbz, av vvd j; cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 235 Page 80
598 and their own souls, to whom she spake with so winning and insinuating sweetness, that 'twas hard to resist the Suada, shall I say, and their own Souls, to whom she spoke with so winning and insinuating sweetness, that 'twas hard to resist the Suada, shall I say, cc po32 d n2, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd p-acp av vvg cc j-vvg n1, cst pn31|vbds j pc-acp vvi dt np1, vmb pns11 vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 235 Page 80
599 or rather the spirit, by which she spake. or rather the Spirit, by which she spoke. cc av-c dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 235 Page 80
600 Let me resound and eccho• from her lips (though alas too faintly) how she would with melting charms, Let me resound and eccho• from her lips (though alas too faintly) how she would with melting charms, vvb pno11 vvi cc n1 p-acp po31 n2 (cs uh av av-j) c-crq pns31 vmd p-acp vvg n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 235 Page 80
601 and powerful strains, attempt upon the Friends, for whom she had a kindness, and whom she longed to rescue. and powerful strains, attempt upon the Friends, for whom she had a kindness, and whom she longed to rescue. cc j n2, vvb p-acp dt n2, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vhd dt n1, cc r-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 235 Page 81
602 COme, come, my Friend, you must be good, you shall be good; COme, come, my Friend, you must be good, you shall be good; vvb, vvb, po11 n1, pn22 vmb vbi j, pn22 vmb vbi j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 81
603 I cannot be so unkind, nay, so unfaithful to the laws of Friendship, as to let you persist, I cannot be so unkind, nay, so unfaithful to the laws of Friendship, as to let you persist, pns11 vmbx vbi av j, uh-x, av j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp pc-acp vvi pn22 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 81
604 and perish in a way, you know as well as I, leads down to Hell. and perish in a Way, you know as well as I, leads down to Hell. cc vvi p-acp dt n1, pn22 vvb c-acp av c-acp pns11, vvz a-acp p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 81
605 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: pn31 vvz po11 j n1 pc-acp vvi av j dt n1 vvn p-acp dt vvz pp-f po31 d n1, p-acp j n1, n1 cc av av — cc cs pns32 vvd p-acp n2, pns31 vmd vvi pno32 av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 81
606 I pray, my Friend, have patience, hear me out, I know, or guess at least, what you would say, I pray, my Friend, have patience, hear me out, I know, or guess At least, what you would say, pns11 vvb, po11 n1, vhb n1, vvb pno11 av, pns11 vvb, cc vvi p-acp ds, r-crq pn22 vmd vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 81
607 and I would not have you say it. 'Tis bad to commit sin, but 'tis worse to plead for it, and defend it. and I would not have you say it. It's bad to commit since, but it's Worse to plead for it, and defend it. cc pns11 vmd xx vhi pn22 vvb pn31. pn31|vbz j pc-acp vvi n1, cc-acp pn31|vbz jc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cc vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 81
608 None sin so dangerously as those who sin with excuses. None since so dangerously as those who since with excuses. pi n1 av av-j c-acp d r-crq n1 p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 81
609 The Devil then ties a new snare, when he gets into our tongues to fasten us to our failings, The devil then ties a new snare, when he gets into our tongues to fasten us to our failings, dt n1 av vvz dt j n1, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n2-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 81
610 and raises an out-work in our own mouths, to secure the Fort he possesses in our hearts: and raises an outwork in our own mouths, to secure the Fort he Possesses in our hearts: cc vvz dt n1 p-acp po12 d n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pns31 vvz p-acp po12 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 81
611 I take it for granted, all other Holds were slighted easily, could you conquer such or such a vice, too much by custom prevailing with you. I take it for granted, all other Holds were slighted Easily, could you conquer such or such a vice, too much by custom prevailing with you. pns11 vvb pn31 p-acp vvn, d av-jn vvz vbdr vvn av-j, vmd pn22 vvi d cc d dt n1, av av-d p-acp n1 vvg p-acp pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 82
612 Unhappy custom that dares prescribe against God's Law — But, Friend, use no arguments that will not hold water at the day of judgment: Unhappy custom that dares prescribe against God's Law — But, Friend, use no Arguments that will not hold water At the day of judgement: j n1 cst vvz vvb p-acp npg1 n1 — cc-acp, n1, vvb dx n2 cst vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 82
613 though hand joyn in hand, you know what follows. And no example, custom, number should allure us, which cannot excuse us and secure us. though hand join in hand, you know what follows. And no Exampl, custom, number should allure us, which cannot excuse us and secure us. c-acp n1 vvb p-acp n1, pn22 vvb r-crq vvz. cc dx n1, n1, n1 vmd vvi pno12, r-crq vmbx vvi pno12 cc vvb pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 82
614 But this is the mischief of sin liv'd in it, it bewitches the heart to love it, that it cannot leave it. But this is the mischief of since lived in it, it bewitches the heart to love it, that it cannot leave it. p-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 vvd p-acp pn31, pn31 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, cst pn31 vmbx vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 82
615 Cannot, so men love to speak; Cannot, so men love to speak; vmbx, av n2 vvb pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 82
616 but 'tis because they will not, that is, will use no indeavours to be rid on't. but it's Because they will not, that is, will use no endeavours to be rid oned. cc-acp pn31|vbz c-acp pns32 vmb xx, cst vbz, vmb vvi dx n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp|pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 82
617 But you must leave it, there's no remedy though it cost you trouble, smart, and self-denial. But you must leave it, there's no remedy though it cost you trouble, smart, and self-denial. p-acp pn22 vmb vvi pn31, pc-acp|vbz dx n1 cs pn31 vvb pn22 vvb, n1, cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 82
618 There's as much as all this comes to, in cutting off 〈 ◊ 〉 right hand, There's as much as all this comes to, in cutting off 〈 ◊ 〉 right hand, pc-acp|vbz p-acp d c-acp d d vvz p-acp, p-acp vvg a-acp 〈 sy 〉 av-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 82
619 and digging out a right eye. and digging out a right eye. cc vvg av dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 82
620 I speak to you, as to one in whom I have a party to help me plead. I speak to you, as to one in whom I have a party to help me plead. pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, c-acp p-acp crd p-acp ro-crq pns11 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno11 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 82
621 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, pns11 vvb po22 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n2 c-acp cs pn22 vbdr crd pp-f d n1 ro-crq pn22 vvb pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 n1, pns11 vmd xx vvi pn22 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 83
622 nor esteem myself under more than the Laws of general charity to wish you better, should hardly venture my little skill to make you so. nor esteem myself under more than the Laws of general charity to wish you better, should hardly venture my little skill to make you so. ccx vvb px11 p-acp dc cs dt n2 pp-f j n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 av-jc, vmd av vvi po11 j n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 236 Page 83
623 But as for you, who still own God's authority, and believe his Word, and attend his Worship. But as for you, who still own God's Authority, and believe his Word, and attend his Worship. p-acp c-acp p-acp pn22, r-crq av d npg1 n1, cc vvi po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 237 Page 83
624 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. q-crq vmd pns11 vvi pp-f vvg pi n1 pp-f po22 n1, vvb p-acp dt n-jn, po22 n1 p-acp po22 n2, po22 n1 p-acp po22 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 237 Page 83
625 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, cc xx pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp dt j pp-f n1 cc n1, cc npg1 vvg pn22 vvb ro-crq — vvb p-acp dt j n1, pn31|vbz po22 j n1 pc-acp vbi j cc j (cc c-acp pc-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp d n2 r-crq vvb po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 238 Page 83
626 and a string will move it self when another instrument is touched that's set to the same Key, and a string will move it self when Another Instrument is touched that's Set to the same Key, cc dt n1 vmb vvi pn31 n1 c-crq j-jn n1 vbz vvn d|vbz vvn p-acp dt d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 238 Page 83
627 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. cc n1) pns11 vmb n1 pn22 p-acp d n1, vvg dt js n1 pp-f po22 n1, vmb vvi dt js j p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi po12 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 238 Page 84
628 You therefore who are so good natured, so kind, so grateful that you never think you have acquit your self sufficiently to those who have been civil, You Therefore who Are so good natured, so kind, so grateful that you never think you have acquit your self sufficiently to those who have been civil, pn22 av r-crq vbr av j j-vvn, av j, av j cst pn22 av-x vvb pn22 vhb vvn po22 n1 av-j p-acp d r-crq vhb vbn j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 84
629 or as you please to call't obliging. or as you please to called obliging. cc c-acp pn22 vvb pc-acp vvi|pn31 vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 84
630 Oh how can — be so unkind, and so ungrateful unto God Almighty, the kindest Friend, who is so much before hand with you, who hath given you so much, O how can — be so unkind, and so ungrateful unto God Almighty, the Kindest Friend, who is so much before hand with you, who hath given you so much, uh q-crq vmb — vbb av j, cc av j-u p-acp np1 j-jn, dt js n1, r-crq vbz av av-d p-acp n1 p-acp pn22, r-crq vhz vvn pn22 av av-d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 84
631 and is so ready to forgive you all. and is so ready to forgive you all. cc vbz av j pc-acp vvi pn22 d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 84
632 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, uh cst pn22, r-crq pns11 vvb vvi vmd vvi po11 n1 p-acp d n1 av, vmd vdi pno11 dt n1 pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp pno31, r-crq pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp po22 j n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 84
633 and never so much as upraid your past neglects, but heal your back-slidings, and love you freely. and never so much as upraid your past neglects, but heal your backslidings, and love you freely. cc av-x av av-d c-acp vvi po22 n1 vvz, p-acp vvi po22 j, cc vvb pn22 av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 84
634 And do not fear you shall have cause to repent of your repentance. No man ever yet was a loser by God; And do not Fear you shall have cause to Repent of your Repentance. No man ever yet was a loser by God; cc vdb xx vvi pn22 vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f po22 n1. dx n1 av av vbds dt n1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 84
635 and you shan't be the first: and you shan't be the First: cc pn22 vmbx vbi dt ord: (3) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 84
636 you shall not lose your pleasures, but exchange them, defiling ones for pure and clean and ravishing. you shall not loose your pleasures, but exchange them, defiling ones for pure and clean and ravishing. pn22 vmb xx vvi po22 n2, cc-acp vvb pno32, vvg pi2 p-acp j cc j cc j-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 84
637 And let i• not seem strange, or incredible to you, that there should be such things, And let i• not seem strange, or incredible to you, that there should be such things, cc vvb n1 xx vvi j, cc j p-acp pn22, cst a-acp vmd vbi d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 85
638 because perhaps you never felt them. Alas you have deprived your self unhappily, by being uncapable of them. Because perhaps you never felt them. Alas you have deprived your self unhappily, by being uncapable of them. c-acp av pn22 av-x vvd pno32. uh pn22 vhb vvn po22 n1 av-j, p-acp vbg j pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 85
639 New wine must be put into new bottles. New wine must be put into new bottles. j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 239 Page 85
640 To say nothing of what the Scriptures speak of a day in God 's courts being better than a thousand, To say nothing of what the Scriptures speak of a day in God is Courts being better than a thousand, pc-acp vvi pix pp-f r-crq dt n2 vvb pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 vbz n2 vbg jc cs dt crd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 240 Page 85
641 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. cc pp-f n2, j, cc j pp-f n1, pp-f dt j n1 pns32 vhb r-crq vvb np1 vbz n1, cc cst pix vmb vvi pno32, cst n2 n2 vbr n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 240 Page 85
642 Let my weakness reason out the case with you. Let my weakness reason out the case with you. vvb po11 n1 n1 av dt n1 p-acp pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 240 Page 85
643 Do you think that God's Angels which excel in all perfections, have no delights, because they have no flesh, no sense, no bodies, Do you think that God's Angels which excel in all perfections, have no delights, Because they have no Flesh, no sense, no bodies, vdb pn22 vvi cst npg1 n2 r-crq vvb p-acp d n2, vhb dx n2, c-acp pns32 vhb dx n1, dx n1, dx n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 240 Page 85
644 as men and beasts? or have our Souls (the Angels in these houses of clay) which are God's Images, as men and beasts? or have our Souls (the Angels in these houses of clay) which Are God's Images, c-acp n2 cc n2? cc vhb po12 n2 (dt n2 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1) q-crq vbr npg1 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 240 Page 85
645 and the price of his Blood no objects, no employments which may yield them delight and satisfaction? and the price of his Blood no objects, no employments which may yield them delight and satisfaction? cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 dx n2, dx n2 r-crq vmb vvi pno32 vvi cc n1? (3) sermon (DIV1) 240 Page 85
646 Think not so unworthily of God, or meanly of your self; Think not so unworthily of God, or meanly of your self; vvb xx av av-j pp-f np1, cc av-j pp-f po22 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 241 Page 85
647 have not the stroaks of your own fancy, or the intellectual pleasures of your mind, sometimes transported you beyond all the charms of your senses, have not the Strokes of your own fancy, or the intellectual pleasures of your mind, sometime transported you beyond all the charms of your Senses, vhb xx dt n2 pp-f po22 d n1, cc dt j n2 pp-f po22 n1, av vvn pn22 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po22 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 241 Page 86
648 when they have chimed all in tune together. when they have chimed all in tune together. c-crq pns32 vhb vvn d p-acp n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 241 Page 86
649 And cannot God, think you, who is a spirit, and so fit an object for our souls, give them as great pleasures, And cannot God, think you, who is a Spirit, and so fit an Object for our Souls, give them as great pleasures, cc vmbx n1, vvb pn22, r-crq vbz dt n1, cc av j dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, vvb pno32 p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 242 Page 86
650 as any object of our taste and sight. as any Object of our taste and sighed. c-acp d n1 pp-f po12 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 242 Page 86
651 Come, come, my Friend, take my word for't, there is more pleasure in the peace of a good conscience, Come, come, my Friend, take my word fored, there is more pleasure in the peace of a good conscience, vvb, vvb, po11 n1, vvb po11 n1 p-acp|pn31, pc-acp vbz dc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 243 Page 86
652 and in well grounded hopes our sins are pardoned, and in serving God, and expectation of eternal life, and in well grounded hope's our Sins Are pardoned, and in serving God, and expectation of Eternal life, cc p-acp av vvn n2 po12 n2 vbr vvn, cc p-acp vvg np1, cc n1 pp-f j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 243 Page 86
653 than in all the pleasures in the world. than in all the pleasures in the world. cs p-acp d dt n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 243 Page 86
654 Alas, I was once of your mind, but I assure you upon my word, I have really found more satisfaction in serving God, Alas, I was once of your mind, but I assure you upon my word, I have really found more satisfaction in serving God, np1, pns11 vbds a-acp pp-f po22 n1, cc-acp pns11 vvb pn22 p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vhb av-j vvd av-dc n1 p-acp vvg np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 243 Page 86
655 than ever I found in all the good things of the world, of which you know I have had my share. than ever I found in all the good things of the world, of which you know I have had my share. cs av pns11 vvd p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f dt n1, pp-f r-crq pn22 vvb pns11 vhb vhn po11 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 243 Page 86
656 Try therefore, dare to be good, resolve to be so throughly; Try Therefore, Dare to be good, resolve to be so thoroughly; vvb av, vvb pc-acp vbi j, vvb pc-acp vbi av av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 244 Page 86
657 and if you do not find it much better than I have told you, never take my word, or trust me more. and if you do not find it much better than I have told you, never take my word, or trust me more. cc cs pn22 vdb xx vvi pn31 d av-jc cs pns11 vhb vvn pn22, av-x vvb po11 n1, cc vvb pno11 av-dc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 244 Page 86
658 Thus and much more powerfully would her zeal for their good, cause her to argue with her Friends, that she might by holy violence attract them, Thus and much more powerfully would her zeal for their good, cause her to argue with her Friends, that she might by holy violence attract them, av cc av-d av-dc av-j vmd po31 n1 p-acp po32 j, vvb pno31 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, cst pns31 vmd p-acp j n1 vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 87
659 and allure them to be good, and happy. and allure them to be good, and happy. cc vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi j, cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 245 Page 87
660 5. She was of an extensive charity; and would make people good by believing them to be so, 5. She was of an extensive charity; and would make people good by believing them to be so, crd pns31 vbds pp-f dt j n1; cc vmd vvi n1 j p-acp vvg pno32 pc-acp vbi av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 246 Page 87
661 and by this engagement make them ashamed to deceive her hopes, and disappoint her expectation. and by this engagement make them ashamed to deceive her hope's, and disappoint her expectation. cc p-acp d n1 vvi pno32 j pc-acp vvi po31 n2, cc vvi po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 246 Page 87
662 6. She had a tender, conscientious care to provide good Ministers, and to encourage them, would augment their maintenance where 'twas small; 6. She had a tender, conscientious care to provide good Ministers, and to encourage them, would augment their maintenance where 'twas small; crd pns31 vhd dt j, j n1 pc-acp vvi j n2, cc pc-acp vvi pno32, vmd vvi po32 n1 c-crq pn31|vbds j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 247 Page 87
663 Leez, Braintree, and Foulness, &c. may be her witnesses in this, and indeed she was the heartiest and truest Friend I ever knew to such, Lies, Braintree, and Foulness, etc. may be her Witnesses in this, and indeed she was the heartiest and Truest Friend I ever knew to such, vvb, np1, cc n1, av vmb vbi po31 n2 p-acp d, cc av pns31 vbds dt js cc js n1 pns11 av vvd p-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 247 Page 87
664 and do despair ever to know her like, in this respect. and do despair ever to know her like, in this respect. cc vdb vvi av pc-acp vvi pno31 av-j, p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 247 Page 87
665 7. She had a great care of the Souls of her Servants, and if she had any ambition in her, 'twas in this, to be the Mistress of a religious Family. 7. She had a great care of the Souls of her Servants, and if she had any ambition in her, 'twas in this, to be the Mistress of a religious Family. crd pns31 vhd dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc cs pns31 vhd d n1 p-acp pno31, pn31|vbds p-acp d, pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 248 Page 87
666 This appeared amongst others, in these particulars. 1. In exacting their attendance on God's publick Worship, and reverent behaviour there. This appeared among Others, in these particulars. 1. In exacting their attendance on God's public Worship, and reverend behaviour there. np1 vvd p-acp n2-jn, p-acp d n2-j. crd p-acp vvg po32 n1 p-acp npg1 j n1, cc j n1 a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 248 Page 87
667 Her Eye surveyed her Chappel, and none could be absent, but she would miss them. Her Eye surveyed her Chappel, and none could be absent, but she would miss them. po31 vvb vvd po31 np1, cc pix vmd vbi j, cc-acp pns31 vmd vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 250 Page 88
668 2. In personal instruction, and familiar perswading of them, I appeal to the consciences of all that serv'd her, what one of them hath she not; 2. In personal instruction, and familiar persuading of them, I appeal to the Consciences of all that served her, what one of them hath she not; crd p-acp j n1, cc j-jn vvg pp-f pno32, pns11 vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f d cst vvd pno31, r-crq crd pp-f pno32 vhz pns31 xx; (3) sermon (DIV1) 251 Page 88
669 on some occasion, dealt with to do them good. on Some occasion, dealt with to do them good. p-acp d n1, vvn p-acp pc-acp vdi pno32 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 251 Page 88
670 3. In preparing them for, and perswading them to the frequent perticipation of the Lord's most holy Supper. 3. In preparing them for, and persuading them to the frequent perticipation of the Lord's most holy Supper. crd p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp, cc vvg pno32 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1|vbz av-ds j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 252 Page 88
671 4. In scattering good Books in all the common Rooms and places of attendance, that those that waited might not lose their time, 4. In scattering good Books in all the Common Rooms and places of attendance, that those that waited might not loose their time, crd p-acp vvg j n2 p-acp d dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1, cst d cst vvd vmd xx vvi po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 88
672 but well employ it, and have a bait laid of some practical, useful Book, and sitted to their capacity, which might catch and take them. but well employ it, and have a bait laid of Some practical, useful Book, and sitted to their capacity, which might catch and take them. cc-acp av vvi pn31, cc vhb dt n1 vvn pp-f d j, j n1, cc vvn p-acp po32 n1, r-crq vmd vvi cc vvi pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 253 Page 88
673 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, crd p-acp vvg pn31 dt n1 p-acp n1, c-acp pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi dt ord cc ord n1 dt vvb pp-f po31 n2; cc cs pns31 vvd d po31 n2 c-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 254 Page 88
674 yet they were her Favourites, which most signally feared God. yet they were her Favourites, which most signally feared God. av pns32 vbdr po31 n2, r-crq av-ds av-j vvd np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 254 Page 88
675 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: cc pns31 vbds xx dt ord n1 np1 av-j, pns12 vvb xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1, d po31 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 255 Page 89
676 she did not claudicare, but walk'd in his ways with both her Feet. She had learn'd S. John 's Lesson: she did not claudicare, but walked in his ways with both her Feet. She had learned S. John is lesson: pns31 vdd xx fw-la, p-acp vvd p-acp po31 n2 p-acp d po31 n2. pns31 vhd vvn np1 np1 vbz n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 255 Page 89
677 That he who loves God, must love his Brother also. 1. She was exactly righteous. 2. She was prodigiously charitable. That he who loves God, must love his Brother also. 1. She was exactly righteous. 2. She was prodigiously charitable. cst pns31 r-crq vvz np1, vmb vvi po31 n1 av. crd pns31 vbds av-j j. crd pns31 vbds av-j j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 255 Page 89
678 1. She was exactly just in word and deed. 1. She was exactly just in word and deed. crd pns31 vbds av-j j p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 256 Page 89
679 She never forfeited her Title, to the privilege of Peerage, to be believed upon the honour of her word; which was, She never forfeited her Title, to the privilege of Peerage, to be believed upon the honour of her word; which was, pns31 av-x vvd po31 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt vvb pp-f po31 n1; r-crq vbds, (3) sermon (DIV1) 256 Page 89
680 as sacred as any oath, and as good security as many bonds. No inconvenience to her self would make her recoil, as sacred as any oath, and as good security as many bonds. No inconvenience to her self would make her recoil, c-acp j c-acp d n1, cc c-acp j n1 p-acp d n2. dx n1 p-acp po31 n1 vmd vvi pno31 vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 256 Page 89
681 or flinch from the obligations she had brought her self under, by her own mouth: or flinch from the obligations she had brought her self under, by her own Mouth: cc vvb p-acp dt n2 pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1 p-acp, p-acp po31 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 256 Page 89
682 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, uh, pns31 vhd d dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp vvi, cc cc-acp vvd n2, cst pn31 vmd vvi po31 n1 pp-f d n2 vvg j cc j, r-crq p-acp j n2 cc n2 vmd vvi cc vvi px32 p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 256 Page 90
683 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. cc vvi dt n2 pns32 vhd vvn p-acp n2-jn, pc-acp vvi po32 n2, vvg po32 n1 vvd, dt j j cc j n1 pp-f po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 256 Page 90
684 She abhorred a lye; and us'd modestly to give this testimony of her self, You know I dare not, I will not lye. She abhorred a lie; and used modestly to give this testimony of her self, You know I Dare not, I will not lie. pns31 vvd dt n1; cc vvn av-j pc-acp vvi d n1 pp-f po31 n1, pn22 vvb pns11 vvb xx, pns11 vmb xx vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 257 Page 90
685 And her Lord knew this so well, that though he were positive enough, yet would never persist, And her Lord knew this so well, that though he were positive enough, yet would never persist, cc po31 n1 vvd d av av, cst cs pns31 vbdr j av-d, av vmd av-x vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 257 Page 90
686 if there happened any contest, against what ever she affirmed peremptorily. if there happened any contest, against what ever she affirmed peremptorily. cs a-acp vvd d vvi, p-acp r-crq av pns31 vvd av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 257 Page 90
687 And a lye was the foulest blemish any could stain themselves with, in conversing with her, And a lie was the Foulest blemish any could stain themselves with, in conversing with her, cc dt n1 vbds dt js n1 d vmd vvi px32 p-acp, p-acp vvg p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 258 Page 90
688 and the most unpardonable fault, a servant could contract, to whom she us'd to say, Tell me the truth, and I can forgive you any thing. and the most unpardonable fault, a servant could contract, to whom she used to say, Tell me the truth, and I can forgive you any thing. cc dt av-ds j n1, dt n1 vmd vvi, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi, vvb pno11 dt n1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pn22 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 258 Page 90
689 I shall take liberty on this occasion to add a passage, which may be useful on a double account. I shall take liberty on this occasion to add a passage, which may be useful on a double account. pns11 vmb vvi n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq vmb vbi j p-acp dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 259 Page 90
690 1. To let her honourable Friends know she forgot them not, though her purposes were prevented. 1. To let her honourable Friends know she forgotten them not, though her Purposes were prevented. crd p-acp vvb po31 j n2 vvb pns31 vvd pno32 xx, cs po31 n2 vbdr vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 260 Page 90
691 2. How she feared the shadow of a lye. About a Month before she died, she was, (though then in as perfect health, 2. How she feared the shadow of a lie. About a Monn before she died, she was, (though then in as perfect health, crd c-crq pns31 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1. p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvd, pns31 vbds, (cs av p-acp c-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 261 Page 91
692 as I have known her) determined to alter her will. And whereas she had before given many honourable Legacies in money to persons of great Quality: as I have known her) determined to altar her will. And whereas she had before given many honourable Legacies in money to Persons of great Quality: c-acp pns11 vhb vvn pno31) vvd p-acp vvi po31 n1. cc cs pns31 vhd a-acp vvn d j n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n2 pp-f j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 262 Page 91
693 she said, she would alter them all, for this reason, because they were rich, and money they needed not: she said, she would altar them all, for this reason, Because they were rich, and money they needed not: pns31 vvd, pns31 vmd vvi pno32 d, p-acp d n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr j, cc n1 pns32 vvd xx: (3) sermon (DIV1) 262 Page 91
694 but she would give it in something they might keep, as kind memorials of her: but she would give it in something they might keep, as kind memorials of her: cc-acp pns31 vmd vvi pn31 p-acp pi pns32 vmd vvi, c-acp j n2-jn pp-f pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 262 Page 91
695 and when she had set down all their names in a Paper, she also bethought her self what would be most acceptable to every of them: and when she had Set down all their names in a Paper, she also bethought her self what would be most acceptable to every of them: cc c-crq pns31 vhd vvn a-acp d po32 n2 p-acp dt n1, pns31 av vvd po31 n1 r-crq vmd vbi av-ds j p-acp d pp-f pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 262 Page 91
696 For, said she, that renders a gift most agreeable, when it suits the fancy of the party to whom it is designed. For, said she, that renders a gift most agreeable, when it suits the fancy of the party to whom it is designed. p-acp, vvd pns31, cst vvz dt n1 av-ds j, c-crq pn31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 262 Page 91
697 And then surveying her own store, she fixed on what to give to most of them, And then surveying her own store, she fixed on what to give to most of them, cc av vvg po31 d n1, pns31 vvd p-acp r-crq pc-acp vvi pc-acp ds pp-f pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 262 Page 91
698 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. cc-acp xx vvg po31 n1 av-j vvn, pp-f r-crq pns31 vmd vvi p-acp d, pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi d p-acp dt np1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po31 vmb, cc av-j vvd, pns11 vbm av, np1 j, vvg p-acp np1, c-crq pns11 vhb vvn po11 vmb, cc av pns11 vmb p-acp n1 vvi av, j, r-crq vmb vbi av-ds j-vvg p-acp d crd pp-f pno32, cc vmb vvi av-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 262 Page 92
699 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. av c-crq dt n1 pp-f po31 vmb vbds vvn, pns31 vmd vvi p-acp dt vmb po31 n1 p-acp dt n-jn j dt n1 pp-f np1 po31 j-vvn n1, (r-crq vbds crd pp-f d n1 p-acp r-crq p-acp po31 j vmb pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 p-acp n1) dt n1 pp-f n1 n2, r-crq vvd pno31 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 262 Page 92
700 And when I asked her Ladyship why she would not leave her to the Codicil among the rest, she was pleased to give this reason: And when I asked her Ladyship why she would not leave her to the Codicil among the rest, she was pleased to give this reason: cc c-crq pns11 vvd po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vmd xx vvi pno31 p-acp dt np1 p-acp dt n1, pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 262 Page 92
701 Because, said she, she is the only person living to whom I ever intimated being in my will, Because, said she, she is the only person living to whom I ever intimated being in my will, p-acp, vvd pns31, pns31 vbz dt j n1 vvg p-acp ro-crq pns11 av vvd n1 p-acp po11 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 262 Page 92
702 and I would not die, and have it found otherwise, and so be under the suspicion of having told a lie, and I would not die, and have it found otherwise, and so be under the suspicion of having told a lie, cc pns11 vmd xx vvi, cc vhb pn31 vvn av, cc av vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f vhg vvn dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 262 Page 92
703 or dying with a lie in my mouth. She had learn'd S. Paul 's Lesson to perfection, To speak evil of no man: or dying with a lie in my Mouth. She had learned S. Paul is lesson to perfection, To speak evil of no man: cc vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp po11 n1. pns31 vhd vvn np1 np1 vbz n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi j-jn pp-f dx n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 262 Page 92
704 and where she could not speak well, the worst injury she would do was to be silent, and where she could not speak well, the worst injury she would do was to be silent, cc c-crq pns31 vmd xx vvi av, dt js n1 pns31 vmd vdi vbds pc-acp vbi j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 263 Page 92
705 and say nothing, unless it were to some single Eriend, of whose Taciturnity she was secure by experience. and say nothing, unless it were to Some single Friend, of whose Taciturnity she was secure by experience. cc vvb pix, cs pn31 vbdr p-acp d j n1, pp-f rg-crq n1 pns31 vbds j p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 263 Page 93
706 Nor would she invidiously diminish the just praises of any who deserved them. Nor would she invidiously diminish the just praises of any who deserved them. ccx vmd pns31 av-j vvi dt j n2 pp-f d r-crq vvd pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 264 Page 93
707 Nay, would rather study to extenuate their other failings, by presenting the light side to hide the dark one. Nay, would rather study to extenuate their other failings, by presenting the Light side to hide the dark one. uh-x, vmd av-c vvi pc-acp vvi po32 j-jn n2-vvg, p-acp vvg dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt j pi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 264 Page 93
708 And would commend them for one good quality or action, to cover many bad ones: And would commend them for one good quality or actium, to cover many bad ones: cc vmd vvi pno32 p-acp crd j n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi d j pi2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 264 Page 93
709 and would say, yet I must do them this right, they are so, or so — for all this. and would say, yet I must do them this right, they Are so, or so — for all this. cc vmd vvi, av pns11 vmb vdi pno32 d n-jn, pns32 vbr av, cc av — p-acp d d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 264 Page 93
710 And she was no less accurately just in deed than word: And she was no less accurately just in deed than word: cc pns31 vbds av-dx av-dc av-j j p-acp n1 cs n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 265 Page 93
711 she had learn'd to do, as well as to say: she not only gave goodly words, but good performances. she had learned to do, as well as to say: she not only gave goodly words, but good performances. pns31 vhd vvn p-acp vdb, c-acp av c-acp p-acp vvb: pns31 xx av-j vvd j n2, cc-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 265 Page 93
712 And because the due discharge of the duties of our Relations is one of the most signal evidences of Righteousness, And Because the due discharge of the duties of our Relations is one of the most signal evidences of Righteousness, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 vbz pi pp-f dt av-ds n1 n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 266 Page 93
713 and the greatest ornament of our Profession of Religion. I shall touch briefly how she used to acquit her self in that respect: and the greatest ornament of our Profession of Religion. I shall touch briefly how she used to acquit her self in that respect: cc dt js n1 pp-f po12 n1 pp-f n1. pns11 vmb vvi av-j c-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 266 Page 93
714 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. c-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvg, p-acp dt fw-la p-acp po31 vmb, cc dt np1 p-acp dt n1; p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1. p-acp d r-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2, av dt j n1 p-acp n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 266 Page 94
715 First, as a Wife. The heart of her Husband did safely trust in her, and she did him good, First, as a Wife. The heart of her Husband did safely trust in her, and she did him good, ord, c-acp dt n1. dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vdd av-j vvi p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vdd pno31 j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 267 Page 94
716 and not evil all the days of his life. and not evil all the days of his life. cc xx j-jn d dt n2 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 267 Page 94
717 Never was woman more truly a crown or ornament to man. She always lived with a sense of the covenant of God, which was betwixt them upon her heart. Never was woman more truly a crown or ornament to man. She always lived with a sense of the Covenant of God, which was betwixt them upon her heart. av-x vbds n1 av-dc av-j dt vvb cc n1 p-acp n1. pns31 av vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbds p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 267 Page 94
718 She was an equal mixture of affectionate obedience, and obediential affection. She would conceal and hide his infirmities; She was an equal mixture of affectionate Obedience, and obediential affection. She would conceal and hide his infirmities; pns31 vbds dt j-jn n1 pp-f j n1, cc j n1. pns31 vmd vvi cc vvi po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 267 Page 94
719 deeply sympathised in his long indispositions, attended, and reliev'd him under them with the greatest tenderness, loved his Soul, deeply Sympathized in his long indispositions, attended, and relieved him under them with the greatest tenderness, loved his Soul, av-jn vvn p-acp po31 j n2, vvn, cc vvd pno31 p-acp pno32 p-acp dt js n1, vvd po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 94
720 and would both counsel him with prudent zeal, and pray for him with greatest ardours, and fervency. and would both counsel him with prudent zeal, and pray for him with greatest ardours, and fervency. cc vmd av-d vvi pno31 p-acp j n1, cc vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp js n2, cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 94
721 And he was not wanting in praising her. He hath with vehement protestations said to me: And he was not wanting in praising her. He hath with vehement protestations said to me: cc pns31 vbds xx vvg p-acp vvg pno31. pns31 vhz p-acp j n2 vvn p-acp pno11: (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 94
722 He had rather have her with five thousand pounds (though she brought him much more) than any woman living with twenty. He had rather have her with five thousand pounds (though she brought him much more) than any woman living with twenty. pns31 vhd av-c vhi pno31 p-acp crd crd n2 (cs pns31 vvd pno31 d dc) av d n1 vvg p-acp crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 94
723 Yea, when the very Torrents of his Sorrow were highest for the death of his only Son (and Family) he made that the circumflexing Accent of his grief: Yea, when the very Torrents of his Sorrow were highest for the death of his only Son (and Family) he made that the circumflexing Accent of his grief: uh, c-crq dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1 vbdr js p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1 (cc n1) pns31 vvd cst dt vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 95
724 'twould kill his Wife, which was he said more to him than an hundred Sons: Sed quid verba audiam, cum facta videam: 'twould kill his Wife, which was he said more to him than an hundred Sons: said quid verba audiam, cum facta videam: pn31|vmd vvi po31 n1, r-crq vbds pns31 vvn av-dc p-acp pno31 cs dt crd n2: vvd fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la: (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 95
725 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. pns31 vvd pno31 po31 j-jn n1, c-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 j n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp pno31, cc vvd po31 j fw-la, dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 95
726 Which trust, though it cost her almost unspeakable labour and difficulties, she discharged with such indefatigable pains, such scrupulous exactness, Which trust, though it cost her almost unspeakable labour and difficulties, she discharged with such indefatigable pains, such scrupulous exactness, r-crq vvb, cs pn31 vvd pno31 av j n1 cc n2, pns31 vvd p-acp d j n2, d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 95
727 and admirable prudence, that as she failed not of one Title of the Will, till all was fulfilled; and admirable prudence, that as she failed not of one Title of the Will, till all was fulfilled; cc j n1, cst c-acp pns31 vvd xx pp-f crd n1 pp-f dt n1, c-acp d vbds vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 95
728 so she never gave, or left occasion of the least noise of any complaining, 〈 ◊ 〉 any interested person, so she never gave, or left occasion of the least noise of any complaining, 〈 ◊ 〉 any interested person, av pns31 av-x vvd, cc vvd n1 pp-f dt ds n1 pp-f d vvg, 〈 sy 〉 dg vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 95
729 but rendred all more than silent, satisfied, more than satisfied, applauding, and admiring her prudent, and honourable conduct of that great Affair. but rendered all more than silent, satisfied, more than satisfied, applauding, and admiring her prudent, and honourable conduct of that great Affair. cc-acp vvd d dc cs j, vvn, av-dc cs vvn, vvg, cc vvg po31 j, cc j n1 pp-f cst j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 95
730 Which she owned to God with much thankfulness, as no small Mercy and Blessing to her. Which she owned to God with much thankfulness, as no small Mercy and Blessing to her. r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp d n1, c-acp dx j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 95
731 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; cc c-acp cst j n1 r-crq vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp n2-jn p-acp pno31, pns31 vmd xx vhi vvn pn31 p-acp dt ds, pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 96
732 and therefore was at vast expences in repairs, both on the Mansion, and Farms, though her self but a Termer. and Therefore was At vast expenses in repairs, both on the Mansion, and Farms, though her self but a Termer. cc av vbds p-acp j n2 p-acp vvz, av-d p-acp dt n1, cc n2, cs po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 96
733 Yea, though none were more ready to recede from their own right, which determinated in her own personal interests; Yea, though none were more ready to recede from their own right, which determinated in her own personal interests; uh, cs pix vbdr av-dc j pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 d n-jn, r-crq vvn p-acp po31 d j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 96
734 yet would she be stiff, and tenacious, in what may concern her Successors: yet would she be stiff, and tenacious, in what may concern her Successors: av vmd pns31 vbi j, cc j, p-acp r-crq vmb vvi po31 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 96
735 Usually saying, whatever she lost her self, she would never give occasion to them that came after her, to say, she had damnified the Estate, Usually saying, whatever she lost her self, she would never give occasion to them that Come After her, to say, she had damnified the Estate, av-j vvg, r-crq pns31 vvd po31 n1, pns31 vmd av-x vvi n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvd p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi, pns31 vhd vvn dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 96
736 or wronged her trust, or them. or wronged her trust, or them. cc vvd po31 n1, cc pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 96
737 I must add one particular, because I believe she was the first, and will be the last instance of it. I must add one particular, Because I believe she was the First, and will be the last instance of it. pns11 vmb vvi crd j, c-acp pns11 vvb pns31 vbds dt ord, cc vmb vbi dt ord n1 pp-f pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 268 Page 96
738 Her 〈 ◊ 〉, splendid way of living (which in most is sacrificing to their vanity and ostentation) for she lived very great, Her 〈 ◊ 〉, splendid Way of living (which in most is sacrificing to their vanity and ostentation) for she lived very great, po31 〈 sy 〉, j n1 pp-f vvg (r-crq p-acp ds vbz vvg p-acp po32 n1 cc n1) c-acp pns31 vvd av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 269 Page 96
739 as you all are witnesses) was not an act of pride and ambition, but purely, at least principally, of conscience: she would not contract; as you all Are Witnesses) was not an act of pride and ambition, but purely, At least principally, of conscience: she would not contract; c-acp pn22 d vbr n2) vbds xx dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp av-j, p-acp ds av-jn, pp-f n1: pns31 vmd xx vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 269 Page 96
740 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, cc vvi, c-acp pns31 vmd xx vvi po31 ng1 n1, r-crq vvd pno31 dt n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 c-crq pn31 vhd vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 269 Page 96
741 and in that kind been famous so many years. and in that kind been famous so many Years. cc p-acp d j vbn j av d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 269 Page 97
742 She was a most incomparable Mother, which appeared in the education of one Son of her Body, She was a most incomparable Mother, which appeared in the education of one Son of her Body, pns31 vbds dt av-ds j n1, r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 270 Page 97
743 and three Daughters of her Soul; for so I may truly speak. She never bare more than two Children; and three Daughters of her Soul; for so I may truly speak. She never bore more than two Children; cc crd n2 pp-f po31 n1; c-acp av pns11 vmb av-j vvi. pns31 av-x vvd av-dc cs crd n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 270 Page 97
744 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: crd n1, r-crq vvd j, cc dt n1, dt j-jn, j, j n1 j, pp-f ro-crq dt n1 vhz vhn dt n1, p-acp dt d n1 r-crq vhz vhn dt j n1 pc-acp vbi vvn dt ord n1 p-acp d j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 270 Page 97
745 Planctus unigeniti at the Lord Rich 's Funeral: Leez lacrymans at the Earl of Warwick 's: and this. Planctus unigeniti At the Lord Rich is Funeral: Lies lacrymans At the Earl of Warwick is: and this. np1 fw-la p-acp dt n1 j vbz n1: vvb ng1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz: cc d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 270 Page 97
746 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; dt j n2 pp-f r-crq n1 vmd vbi vvn, p-acp n1, cc-acp pns11 vmd av-x vhi vdn, vmd pns11 vvi po11 n1 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d vbds j, cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 271 Page 97
747 yet one thing I will not conceal; yet one thing I will not conceal; av crd n1 pns11 vmb xx vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 271 Page 97
748 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, d crd j n2 p-acp ro-crq pns31 vbds dt d n1, cs p-acp dt n1, cc q-crq vbr p-acp po32 ng1 n1 vvi av j n2 p-acp po32 n2, vbg vvn p-acp av-dc j n2, pns31 vmd av p-acp pno31 ng1 n1, av-x vvb vvg po31 n1 pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 271 Page 98
749 and settle their portions suitable to their Birth and Qualities, which as they well knew, and settle their portions suitable to their Birth and Qualities, which as they well knew, cc vvi po32 n2 j p-acp po32 n1 cc n2, r-crq c-acp pns32 av vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 271 Page 98
750 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. av pns11 vvb xx p-acp pns32 vmb av-ds av-j vvi p-acp j-vvg n2, c-acp av d dt n-jn av-x pc-acp vbi vvn n2, r-crq pns31 av av-j vvd xx, pc-acp vvi po31 j n1, p-acp vvg p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 271 Page 98
751 I never personally saw her Right Honourable Father, nor could remember her dutiful observances of him; I never personally saw her Right Honourable Father, nor could Remember her dutiful observances of him; pns11 av-x av-j vvd po31 j-jn j n1, ccx vmd vvi po31 j n2 pp-f pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 272 Page 98
752 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. cc-acp d pns11 vvb, cst n2 pp-f po31 d n2 vmd xx vvi po31 n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1, c-acp po31 j n1 cc n1 vbds vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 272 Page 98
753 And no Child could make more honourable mention of Parents than I have heard her do of hers, And no Child could make more honourable mention of Parents than I have herd her doe of hers, cc dx n1 vmd vvi av-dc j n1 pp-f n2 cs pns11 vhb vvn po31 n1 pp-f png31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 273 Page 98
754 and for the transmitting i• to posterity, I cannot say she had resolved to write and publish her Father's Life; and for the transmitting i• to posterity, I cannot say she had resolved to write and publish her Father's Life; cc p-acp dt j-vvg n1 p-acp n1, pns11 vmbx vvi pns31 vhd vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi po31 ng1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 273 Page 98
755 but I can, and do affirm, she had it in deliberation, and had considerable Materials and Collections, many of which she hath discoursed, but I can, and do affirm, she had it in deliberation, and had considerable Materials and Collections, many of which she hath discoursed, cc-acp pns11 vmb, cc vdb vvi, pns31 vhd pn31 p-acp n1, cc vhd j n2-jn cc n2, d pp-f r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 273 Page 98
756 and read to me, or given me the favour to read my self. She was so endearing a Sister, no language can express it; and read to me, or given me the favour to read my self. She was so endearing a Sister, no language can express it; cc vvi p-acp pno11, cc vvn pno11 dt n1 pc-acp vvi po11 n1. pns31 vbds av vvg dt n1, dx n1 vmb vvi pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 273 Page 98
757 and therefore it would be inexcusable boldness for me to attempt it. and Therefore it would be inexcusable boldness for me to attempt it. cc av pn31 vmd vbi j n1 p-acp pno11 pc-acp vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 274 Page 99
758 A Friend so faithful, so kind, so constant, so condescending, so open, so free, unreserved, unsuspicious, as I believe is not to be found on earth. A Friend so faithful, so kind, so constant, so condescending, so open, so free, unreserved, unsuspicious, as I believe is not to be found on earth. dt n1 av j, av j, av j, av vvg, av j, av j, vvn, j, c-acp pns11 vvb vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 275 Page 99
759 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, pns11 vmd vvi n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq c-acp pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvd crd n2, xx av-j p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 275 Page 99
760 or Eclipse, but without the least cloud or shaddow of misunderstanding on either side for that long space. or Eclipse, but without the least cloud or shadow of misunderstanding on either side for that long Molle. cc n1, cc-acp p-acp dt ds n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 275 Page 99
761 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, dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp av dt n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1, d pp-f dt j cc j n1 pp-f po31 n2, ro-crq pns31 p-acp d vvd pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 276 Page 99
762 as other persons servants can do to please their Masters, it being her peculiar delight to render the lives of all easie and pleasant, as other Persons Servants can do to please their Masters, it being her peculiar delight to render the lives of all easy and pleasant, c-acp j-jn n2 n2 vmb vdi pc-acp vvi po32 n2, pn31 vbg po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 276 Page 99
763 and free from discontent, that they might serve God with chearfulness. And when she was to leave them, she left not off •er kindness to them, and free from discontent, that they might serve God with cheerfulness. And when she was to leave them, she left not off •er kindness to them, cc j p-acp n-jn, cst pns32 vmd vvi np1 p-acp n1. cc c-crq pns31 vbds pc-acp vvi pno32, pns31 vvd xx a-acp j-jn n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 276 Page 99
764 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. cc vvb p-acp n1, cc-acp vvn p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1, p-acp po32 j n1, vvg p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 276 Page 100
765 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; n2 j cc j, crd crd n2, crd crd n2, crd crd n2 dt n1, p-acp d, crd crd n1 dt n1 p-acp d, p-acp ng2-jn crd, p-acp d crd, pc-acp vvi pno32 n2 p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 276 Page 100
766 to others fifty, forty, twenty, & a full years wages to every one not specified by name, to Others fifty, forty, twenty, & a full Years wages to every one not specified by name, p-acp ng2-jn crd, crd, crd, cc dt j n2 n2 p-acp d crd xx vvn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 276 Page 100
767 and three Months Entertainment, with Lodging, Diet, and all accommodations, as in her life; and three Months Entertainment, with Lodging, Diet, and all accommodations, as in her life; cc crd n2 n1, p-acp n1, n1, cc d n2, c-acp p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 276 Page 100
768 that they might have time to seek out, and provide places for themselves, and not be exposed to inconveniencies, by a sudden remove. that they might have time to seek out, and provide places for themselves, and not be exposed to inconveniences, by a sudden remove. cst pns32 vmd vhi n1 pc-acp vvi av, cc vvi n2 p-acp px32, cc xx vbi vvn p-acp n2, p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 276 Page 100
769 She was a most noble, I may say, indulgent Landlady, and would usuall• say of her Tenants; She was a most noble, I may say, indulgent Landlady, and would usuall• say of her Tenants; pns31 vbds dt av-ds j, pns11 vmb vvi, j n1, cc vmd n1 vvi pp-f po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 277 Page 100
770 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, uh, n1 n2, pns32 vvb dt j n1 n2, cc pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi pno32 n1 cc vvb av-j, cc pns11 vmbx vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 vvd n1 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 277 Page 100
771 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. cc av vmd n1 av vvg cc n1 vhb 〈 sy 〉 n2 vvd j p-acp n1 cc cs pns32 vhd vvn d j n2, av-j vvb pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 277 Page 101
772 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, cc p-acp po31 n1 n2, vmd vvi p-acp n1 dt j vvg dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, vvb n1 pp-f po32 n2, vvg pns31 vmd xx p-acp n1 vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 277 Page 101
773 because it 〈 ◊ 〉 as all they had to shew for their Estates, a piece of eminent justice, not more honourable than necessary in Lords of Mannors. Because it 〈 ◊ 〉 as all they had to show for their Estates, a piece of eminent Justice, not more honourable than necessary in lords of Manors. c-acp pn31 〈 sy 〉 c-acp av-d pns32 vhd pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, dt n1 pp-f j n1, xx av-dc j cs j p-acp n2 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 277 Page 101
774 And lastly, as a Neighbour, she was so kind and courteous, it advanced •he Rent of adjacent Houses to be so near situated to her, And lastly, as a Neighbour, she was so kind and courteous, it advanced •he Rend of adjacent Houses to be so near situated to her, cc ord, c-acp dt n1, pns31 vbds av j cc j, pn31 vvd av vvn pp-f j n2 pc-acp vbi av av-j vvn p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 278 Page 101
775 nor only her House, & Table, but her Countenance •nd very heart were open to all persons of Quality in a considerable ••rcuit, nor only her House, & Table, but her Countenance •nd very heart were open to all Persons of Quality in a considerable ••rcuit, ccx av-j po31 n1, cc n1, cc-acp po31 n1 vvd j n1 vbdr j p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 278 Page 101
776 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••, cc p-acp dt j-jn n1, cs n1 vbdr j, cc vvn, cc p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, q-crq vmd pns32 vvi cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 rg-crq n1 cc np1 vbds po32 n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 278 Page 101
777 and Physick, and her self, (for •e would visit the meanest of them •ersonally) and Ministers whom she •ould send to them, their spiritual •ysicians. and Physic, and her self, (for •e would visit the Meanest of them •ersonally) and Ministers whom she •ould send to them, their spiritual •ysicians. cc n1, cc po31 n1, (p-acp n1 vmd vvi dt js pp-f pno32 av-j) cc n2 r-crq pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, po32 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 278 Page 101
778 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: cc-acp p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1 vbds dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, av dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp d r-crq vvd po31 j n1, vbds dt j n1 r-crq vvd d po31 n1, cc n1 p-acp n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 279 Page 102
779 for in th• she was forward, I bear her record, 〈 ◊ 〉 her power, for in th• she was forward, I bear her record, 〈 ◊ 〉 her power, c-acp p-acp n1 pns31 vbds av-j, pns11 vvb po31 n1, 〈 sy 〉 po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 279 Page 102
780 yea, and beyond her power for she would even anticipate he Revenue and Incomes, rather tha• want wherewith to be liberal. yea, and beyond her power for she would even anticipate he Revenue and Incomes, rather tha• want wherewith to be liberal. uh, cc p-acp po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vmd av vvi pns31 n1 cc n2, av-c n1 vvb c-crq pc-acp vbi j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 279 Page 102
781 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; np1 av vvn p-acp dt js n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 j-vvn np1, n1 pns31 xx av-j vvd po31 n1 j 〈 sy 〉 vvi, p-acp vvd p-acp fw-la fw-la n1. cc pns11 vbm j pn31 vvd pc-acp vbi vvd • po12 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 279 Page 102
782 That was 〈 ◊ 〉 Lady that would borrow money to gi• away. That was 〈 ◊ 〉 Lady that would borrow money to gi• away. cst vbds 〈 sy 〉 n1 cst vmd vvi n1 p-acp n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 279 Page 102
783 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, pns31 vmd xx vvi j (〈 sy 〉 j n2) p-acp vvb j; uh, n1 pns31 vhd vvn n2, p-acp n1 po31 n1 vmd vvi c-acp av-j c-acp n1 po31 n2 vdd p-acp pno31, av 〈 sy 〉 vmd vvi pno31 d n2 po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 279 Page 102
784 and they were very faithf• to her inlarged heart. But to be more particular; and they were very faithf• to her enlarged heart. But to be more particular; cc pns32 vbdr j n1 p-acp pno31 vvn n1. p-acp pc-acp vbi av-dc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 279 Page 102
785 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, n1 pns31 vhd p-acp po31 n1 cc np1 n1 n1, dt j n1 n1, vvn p-acp n1 n2, pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi pno11 po11 n1 vvg dt fw-la fw-la: r-crq n1 pi vbz vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 pp-f po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 103
786 and when I told her it was hard, if not impossible, to fix a Rule which might hold universally; and when I told her it was hard, if not impossible, to fix a Rule which might hold universally; cc c-crq pns11 vvd pno31 pn31 vbds j, cs xx j, pc-acp vvi dt n1 r-crq vmd vvi av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 103
787 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. cc-acp dt n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp r-crq n2 vvd, po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 n2, j cc fw-la n2, av-j vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 103
788 — 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: — cc-acp pns31 vvg pc-acp vvi dt av-dc j n1 a-acp p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vmd vbi j cc vvg pno31 pc-acp vdi, pns11 xx vbg j pp-f po31 n2, (pns11 vmb vvi po11 d n1 p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po11 d n1, vvd pno31) pns11 vvd dt ord n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 103
789 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; cc-acp c-acp pns11 vmd vvi dt n2, pns31 av-vvg vvd, pns31 vmd av vvi av-dc cs dt ord n1, vvd pns31 vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt d cc p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 103
790 laying a•de constantly the third part for •aritable uses, and would some••me borrow of that which remain•d to add to it, laying a•de constantly the third part for •aritable uses, and would some••me borrow of that which remain•d to add to it, vvg av av-j dt ord n1 p-acp j n2, cc vmd av vvi pp-f d r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 103
791 but never defaulk •om that to serve her own occasions, though sometimes pressing enough. but never defaulk •om that to serve her own occasions, though sometime pressing enough. cc-acp av-x vvb n1 cst pc-acp vvi pno31 d n2, cs av vvg av-d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 280 Page 104
792 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: c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f av j dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 vvd pno31 p-acp po31 n1, pns31 p-acp j n1 vvd pn31 j, r-crq dt j n1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vhd vvd d po31 n1 p-acp j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 281 Page 104
793 Meaning thereby, that he had given it to this Noble Lady, who would so convert it. Meaning thereby, that he had given it to this Noble Lady, who would so convert it. vvg av, cst pns31 vhd vvn pn31 p-acp d j n1, r-crq vmd av vvi pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 281 Page 104
794 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. cc pn31|vbz dt j n1, r-crq pns11 vhb vhn p-acp po31 d n1, n1 d dt n1 pns31 vvd p-acp pn31 vbds dt n1 pn31 vvd n1 pp-f vdg j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 282 Page 104
795 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. cc pns11 vhb n1 pno31 av-j vvi, cst pns31 n1 xx vvi pp-f, cc vbi vvn n1 dt js n1 p-acp np1, cs n1 vmd vbi vvn pno31, vvn p-acp d n1, xx pc-acp vdi j n1 n2-jn p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 282 Page 104
796 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: p-acp d vmb vvi, vbdr po31 np1 p-acp j c-acp po31 n2; vdd pns31 n1 vvi pn31 p-acp av-j p-acp av-j pix dc, po31 j n1 n1 j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 283 Page 104
797 I will point at som• few of many. I will point At som• few of many. pns11 vmb vvi p-acp n1 d pp-f d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 283 Page 104
798 1. There are some Objects of 〈 ◊ 〉 Charity, which are not so to vulgar-Eyes or Purses; on whom she would confer, 1. There Are Some Objects of 〈 ◊ 〉 Charity, which Are not so to vulgar-Eyes or Purses; on whom she would confer, crd pc-acp vbr d n2 pp-f 〈 sy 〉 n1, r-crq vbr xx av p-acp n2 cc n2; p-acp ro-crq pns31 vmd vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 105
799 and whom she would surprise, with noble and suitable assistances, this struck deep, drew an whole bag at once, but made no noise. and whom she would surprise, with noble and suitable assistances, this struck deep, drew an Whole bag At once, but made no noise. cc r-crq pns31 vmd vvi, p-acp j cc j n2, d vvn j-jn, vvd dt j-jn n1 p-acp a-acp, cc-acp vvd dx n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 284 Page 105
800 Some scarcely known to any but my self, and it may be had not been to me, some scarcely known to any but my self, and it may be had not been to me, d av-j vvn p-acp d p-acp po11 n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi vhn xx vbn p-acp pno11, (3) sermon (DIV1) 285 Page 105
801 but to ask my judgment, whether it might be reduced to the account of charity, to give to such and such, being in such circumstances: but to ask my judgement, whither it might be reduced to the account of charity, to give to such and such, being in such Circumstances: cc-acp pc-acp vvi po11 n1, cs pn31 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d cc d, vbg p-acp d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 285 Page 105
802 For she was never less tender of their modesty than compassionate of their necessity, and was more sollicitous for their pardon, For she was never less tender of their modesty than compassionate of their necessity, and was more solicitous for their pardon, c-acp pns31 vbds av-x av-dc j pp-f po32 n1 cs j pp-f po32 n1, cc vbds av-dc j p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 285 Page 105
803 than their thanks, for helping them. than their thanks, for helping them. cs po32 n2, p-acp vvg pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 285 Page 105
804 4. Foreiners who fled either to preserve their Religion, or to embrace what they were convinced of to be the truth. 4. Foreigners who fled either to preserve their Religion, or to embrace what they were convinced of to be the truth. crd n2 r-crq vvd av-d pc-acp vvi po32 n1, cc pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vbdr vvn pp-f pc-acp vbi dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 286 Page 105
805 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. crd dt j d j n2 pp-f j j-vvg n2, ro-crq pns31 av-jn cc p-acp j n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, vvg d crd, d crd, d crd, d crd, d crd n2 fw-la fw-la, cc d n2-jn r-crq vhd dc n1, av-dc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 287 Page 105
806 4. Abundance of young Children which she put to School in the neighbouring Towns, I cannot say how many, 4. Abundance of young Children which she put to School in the neighbouring Towns, I cannot say how many, crd n1 pp-f j n2 r-crq pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-vvg n2, pns11 vmbx vvi c-crq d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 288 Page 106
807 but rather sans number, all that were poor and willing to learn: Nay; but rather sans number, all that were poor and willing to Learn: Nay; cc-acp av-c p-acp n1, d cst vbdr j cc j pc-acp vvi: uh; (3) sermon (DIV1) 288 Page 106
808 that could be perswaded to it, whose Schooling she did not only pay for, but gave them both Books and often Cloathing; that could be persuaded to it, whose Schooling she did not only pay for, but gave them both Books and often Clothing; cst vmd vbi vvn p-acp pn31, rg-crq n-vvg pns31 vdd xx av-j vvi p-acp, cc-acp vvd pno32 d n2 cc av n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 288 Page 106
809 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. cc xx av-j vvi av-an p-acp c-acp av-j c-acp n2, vvg av-j p-acp cst j n1, pp-f cst j j n1 cc j n1 pp-f pn31 n1 np1, av av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp po31 j-vvg n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 288 Page 106
810 5. Many Ministers of both denominations, as well Conformists whose livings were so small as not to yield them a subsistance, 5. Many Ministers of both denominations, as well Conformists whose livings were so small as not to yield them a subsistence, crd av-d n2 pp-f d n2, c-acp av np1 rg-crq n2-vvg vbdr av j c-acp xx pc-acp vvi pno32 dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 289 Page 106
811 as those who had none at all. as those who had none At all. c-acp d r-crq vhd pix p-acp av-d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 289 Page 106
812 6. Many occasional Objects of Charity, which you may surely conclude, failed not to ply at those Stairs where 'twas seldom low water: 6. Many occasional Objects of Charity, which you may surely conclude, failed not to ply At those Stairs where 'twas seldom low water: crd av-d j n2 pp-f n1, r-crq pn22 vmb av-j vvi, vvd xx pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 c-crq pn31|vbds av j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 106
813 And though she was sometimes imposed upon, and deceived by those that neither needed nor deserved what she gave, And though she was sometime imposed upon, and deceived by those that neither needed nor deserved what she gave, cc cs pns31 vbds av vvn p-acp, cc vvn p-acp d cst dx vvd ccx vvd r-crq pns31 vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 107
814 yet this did not discourage her from giving again; yet this did not discourage her from giving again; av d vdd xx vvi pno31 p-acp vvg av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 107
815 For she said, she had rather relieve ten that only appeared meet objects and were not, For she said, she had rather relieve ten that only appeared meet objects and were not, c-acp pns31 vvd, pns31 vhd av-c vvi crd d j vvd j n2 cc vbdr xx, (3) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 107
816 than let one go unrelieved that was so indeed: than let one go unrelieved that was so indeed: cs vvb pi vvi vvn cst vbds av av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 107
817 For though they deceived her in her giving, God would not deceive her in accepting, what was sincerely done for his Name sake. For though they deceived her in her giving, God would not deceive her in accepting, what was sincerely done for his Name sake. c-acp cs pns32 vvd pno31 p-acp pno31 vvg, np1 vmd xx vvi pno31 p-acp vvg, r-crq vbds av-j vdn p-acp po31 n1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 290 Page 107
818 7. Lastly, the Poor which she fed in great number, not only with fragments and broken meat, 7. Lastly, the Poor which she fed in great number, not only with fragments and broken meat, crd ord, dt j r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp j n1, xx av-j p-acp n2 cc j-vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 107
819 but with liberal provision purposely made for them. but with liberal provision purposely made for them. cc-acp p-acp j n1 av vvn p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 107
820 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, pns31 vbds dt n1, uh dt j n1 pp-f dt j, cc pns31 vvd dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 np1 - n1, (c-acp pns32 vhd crd p-acp vvb) pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1 cs pns32 vvd po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 107
821 and when she was at London with her Family, had in her absence, whilst no house kept for their sakes alone: and when she was At London with her Family, had in her absence, while no house kept for their sakes alone: cc c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, vhd p-acp po31 n1, cs dx n1 vvn p-acp po32 n2 av-j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 107
822 That is, twice a week, good Beef and Bread provided for the poor of four adjacent Parishes, That is, twice a Week, good Beef and Bred provided for the poor of four adjacent Parishes, cst vbz, av dt n1, j n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp dt j pp-f crd j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 107
823 and hath taken order in her Will to have the same continued three months after her decease, and hath taken order in her Will to have the same continued three months After her decease, cc vhz vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vhi dt d vvd crd n2 p-acp pno31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 108
824 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. cc p-acp dt d n1 vhz vvn dt crd n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j pp-f np1, np1, j, cc np1, p-acp cc av-j p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 291 Page 108
825 And though it cannot reasonably be expected from one who had no Lands of Inheritance, to leave charitable foundations. And though it cannot reasonably be expected from one who had no Lands of Inheritance, to leave charitable foundations. cc cs pn31 vmbx av-j vbi vvn p-acp pi r-crq vhd dx n2 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 292 Page 108
826 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. av pns11 vmb, p-acp n1, vvb, cst d n1 pns31 vvd, c-acp pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vvd p-acp d p-acp n1 c-acp vmd vhi vvn n2 j pc-acp vhi vvn dt n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 292 Page 108
827 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; cc cst j cc j n1 pp-f np1 n1, r-crq cs vvn av-j p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n1, pp-f r-crq pns31 vvd dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 292 Page 108
828 was by the death of the Founder not endowed, yet as all her predecessors had done. was by the death of the Founder not endowed, yet as all her predecessors had done. vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 xx vvn, av c-acp d po31 n2 vhd vdn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 292 Page 108
829 She always paid the Alms-people their full designed Allowance, and ordered by her last Will it should be so done for a year after her decease. She always paid the Alms-people their full designed Allowance, and ordered by her last Will it should be so done for a year After her decease. pns31 av vvd dt n1 po32 j vvn n1, cc vvn p-acp po31 ord vmb pn31 vmd vbi av vdn p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 108
830 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: cc pns11 vmb av vvi vvi pc-acp vvi, p-acp po32 j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb p-acp d n1, cst d j-jn j cc j n2, p-acp ro-crq dt n1 vvz, vhb vvn pc-acp vvi dt d j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 109
831 And if I were worthy to advise them, I would earnestly perswade them to make Legal Settlement, And if I were worthy to Advice them, I would earnestly persuade them to make Legal Settlement, cc cs pns11 vbdr j pc-acp vvi pno32, pns11 vmd av-j vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi j np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 109
832 and endow it with Lands to the value of what they resolve to allow, before they make the division of the Estate. and endow it with Lands to the valve of what they resolve to allow, before they make the division of the Estate. cc vvi pn31 p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 293 Page 109
833 But methinks I hear it asked, what! But methinks I hear it asked, what! p-acp vvz pns11 vvb pn31 vvd, q-crq! (3) sermon (DIV1) 294 Page 109
834 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, vhd pns31 dx n2, dx n2, dx j ccx vvn n2? q-crq vmd pns31 vvi p-acp d dt n1 cc xx vbi vvn cc p-acp ds vvn? av-dx vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 294 Page 109
835 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. ccx vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp vvg dt j p-acp po31 n1? d vvg vbz vvg, cs pn22 vmd vvi pno12 vvi pns31 vhd dx n2, pns12 vmb av-c vvb pn22 vhb dx n1: cc cst d pn22 vhb vvn vhz n1 pp-f n1, cc r-crq pn22 vvi, cs j-jn pp-f r-crq pns31 vbds cc vdd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 294 Page 109
836 I confess 'tis next to a miracle to consider, both how divine Grace enlarged her heart, I confess it's next to a miracle to Consider, both how divine Grace enlarged her heart, pns11 vvb pn31|vbz ord p-acp dt n1 p-acp vvi, av-d c-crq j-jn n1 vvd po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 110
837 and established her goings, and restrained the tongues of others from reproaching, or shewing dislike of that in her, and established her goings, and restrained the tongues of Others from reproaching, or showing dislike of that in her, cc vvd pno31 n2-vvg, cc vvd dt n2 pp-f n2-jn p-acp vvg, cc vvg n1 pp-f d p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 110
838 for which they deride and hate, not to say persecute others. for which they deride and hate, not to say persecute Others. p-acp r-crq pns32 vvi cc vvi, xx pc-acp vvi vvi n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 295 Page 110
839 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. cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi d n1 cs pns11 vvb po31 n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 d j n1, pn22 vvd p-acp po31 n2 r-crq vvn pn31, cc vvd pn31 av j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 296 Page 110
840 I therefore solemnly protest, I have spoke the truth ( though the truth in love; I Therefore solemnly protest, I have spoke the truth (though the truth in love; pns11 av av-j vvi, pns11 vhb vvn dt n1 (c-acp dt n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 297 Page 110
841 as I am allowed and requir'd Eph. 4.15.) and have not knowingly disguised or falsified, as I am allowed and required Ephesians 4.15.) and have not knowingly disguised or falsified, c-acp pns11 vbm vvn cc vvn np1 crd.) cc vhb xx av-vvg n-vvn cc vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 297 Page 110
842 nor dipt my pen in flattering colours. nor dipped my pen in flattering colours. ccx vvn po11 n1 p-acp j-vvg n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 297 Page 110
843 But since you are so inquisitive, and seem to deny me the just and civil freedom, to draw a veil of silence over her imperfections, But since you Are so inquisitive, and seem to deny me the just and civil freedom, to draw a veil of silence over her imperfections, p-acp c-acp pn22 vbr av j, cc vvb pc-acp vvi pno11 dt j cc j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 110
844 and your curiosity will be peeping under that sacred Pall, which should secure and shroud the worst of men from being pryed into; and your curiosity will be peeping under that sacred Pall, which should secure and shroud the worst of men from being pried into; cc po22 n1 vmb vbi vvg p-acp d j n1, r-crq vmd vvi cc vvb dt js pp-f n2 p-acp vbg vvd p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 110
845 and the Vault, and Grave, that place of darkness and forgetfulness, which should bury all defects and render them invisible, must be ransack'd: and the Vault, and Grave, that place of darkness and forgetfulness, which should bury all defects and render them invisible, must be ransacked: cc dt n1, cc j, cst n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq vmd vvi d n2 cc vvi pno32 j, vmb vbi vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 111
846 Draw back the Curtains, let in the light, survey its secretest recesses; nor She, nor I in her behalf, fear the most piercing Eagle-eye or Scent: Draw back the Curtains, let in the Light, survey its secretest Recesses; nor She, nor I in her behalf, Fear the most piercing Eagle-eye or Scent: vvb av dt n2, vvb p-acp dt n1, vvb po31 js-jn n2; ccx pns31, ccx pns11 p-acp po31 n1, vvb dt av-ds j-vvg n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 111
847 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. xx cst pns11 vvb pno31 pc-acp vhi vbn dt n1, cs pns11 vvb d n1 cst vvd pno31 dt n1, cc cst pns31 vbds dt n1, cs pns11 vvb pno31 dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 298 Page 111
848 But these three things I say, and will adhere to. But these three things I say, and will adhere to. p-acp d crd n2 pns11 vvb, cc vmb vvi p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 299 Page 111
849 First, That she was not notoriously defective in any Grace or Virtue, but as eminent in all as most have been for a•y single one: First, That she was not notoriously defective in any Grace or Virtue, but as eminent in all as most have been for a•y single one: ord, cst pns31 vbds xx av-j j p-acp d n1 cc n1, cc-acp c-acp j p-acp d c-acp ds vhi vbn p-acp av j pi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 300 Page 111
850 She was not only aliquid in omnibus; but omnis in singulis, she did abound in every Grace. She was not only Aliquid in omnibus; but omnis in Singulis, she did abound in every Grace. pns31 vbds xx av-j j p-acp fw-la; p-acp fw-la p-acp fw-la, pns31 vdd vvi p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 300 Page 111
851 Which St. Gregory Naz. admires in Gorgonia, and St. Jerom in Nepotian: Itain singulis virtutibus eminebat, quasi caeter as non haberet. Which Saint Gregory Nazareth admires in Gorgonia, and Saint Jerome in Nepotian: Italy Singulis virtutibus eminebat, quasi caeter as non haberet. r-crq n1 np1 np1 vvz p-acp np1, cc n1 np1 p-acp njp: np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 300 Page 111
852 Secondly, She was never stained with any scandalous deformity, another rare mercy: Secondly, She was never stained with any scandalous deformity, Another rare mercy: ord, pns31 vbds av-x vvd p-acp d j n1, j-jn j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 301 Page 111
853 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. c-acp cs pns31 vdd fw-la fw-la, vvb av cc av, cc vvb cs pn22 vmb, pns31 j xx, av-d av-dc vvb cc vvd pc-acp vvi po31 n2, r-crq pns11 vvb xx av-j p-acp po11 d n1, p-acp po31 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 301 Page 112
854 After God had thus savingly (I hope) wrought upon me, I went on constantly, comfortably in my Christian course, After God had thus savingly (I hope) wrought upon me, I went on constantly, comfortably in my Christian course, p-acp np1 vhd av av-vvg (pns11 vvb) vvd p-acp pno11, pns11 vvd a-acp av-j, av-j p-acp po11 np1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 301 Page 112
855 though I had many doubts and fears to contend with: And did truly obey that Precept of working out my Salvation with fear and trembling, though I had many doubts and fears to contend with: And did truly obey that Precept of working out my Salvation with Fear and trembling, cs pns11 vhd d n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp: cc vdd av-j vvi d n1 pp-f vvg av po11 n1 p-acp n1 cc j-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 301 Page 112
856 yet God was pleased to carry me still onward: yet God was pleased to carry me still onward: av np1 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi pno11 av av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 301 Page 112
857 And though I too often broke my good resolutions, I never renounced them, and though I too often tript in my Journey to Heaven, And though I too often broke my good resolutions, I never renounced them, and though I too often trip in my Journey to Heaven, cc cs pns11 av av vvn po11 j n2, pns11 av-x vvd pno32, cc cs pns11 av av vvb p-acp po11 n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 301 Page 112
858 yet I never forsook my purpose of going thither. yet I never forsook my purpose of going thither. av pns11 av-x vvd po11 n1 pp-f vvg av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 301 Page 112
859 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. ord, po31 j n2 cc n2-vvg vbdr d c-acp n2-jn vmd vbi j pp-f, po31 n2 vmd vhi vbn n2, cc po31 n2 vvd n2 p-acp j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 302 Page 112
860 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. c-acp pns11 av-x vvd pno31 vvd p-acp dc cs crd n2, p-acp dt av-ds j n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1. crd n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 303 Page 112
861 2. Defect of Anger, or what was reduceable to those two, Two goodly faults! But even these admit Apology more easily than they need it. 2. Defect of Anger, or what was reduceable to those two, Two goodly Faults! But even these admit Apology more Easily than they need it. crd n1 pp-f n1, cc r-crq vbds j p-acp d crd, crd j n2! p-acp av d vvb n1 av-dc av-j cs pns32 vvb pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 305 Page 113
862 1. What was reputed the culpable excess of her Charity, was her credulous easiness, to believe most people good, or at least better than they were. 1. What was reputed the culpable excess of her Charity, was her credulous easiness, to believe most people good, or At least better than they were. crd q-crq vbds vvn dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, vbds po31 j n1, pc-acp vvi ds n1 j, cc p-acp ds j cs pns32 vbdr. (3) sermon (DIV1) 306 Page 113
863 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; pns11 vvb pns31 vdd vvi dt j p-acp d j-jn n1 n1, cc-acp cs pn31 vbdr dt j n1, pn31 vvd p-acp dt j n1. c-acp c-acp pn31|vbz vvn, cst c-acp pns32 r-crq vbr j p-acp px32 pp-f d j n2-jn, av-j vmb vvi d dc fw-la cs px32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 306 Page 113
864 so they that have clear and innocent hearts, are ready to judge the like of others. so they that have clear and innocent hearts, Are ready to judge the like of Others. av pns32 cst vhb j cc j-jn n2, vbr j pc-acp vvi dt av-j pp-f n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 306 Page 113
865 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: n1 vvz dx n-jn, cc pns31 vvd d j n1 pp-f n2-jn, c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 r-crq pns31 vbds av j pc-acp vvi pns31 vvd pno32: (3) sermon (DIV1) 306 Page 113
866 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, cc cs pns31 vmd av vvb pp-f d n1, cs pns31 vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz n1 cc n1, p-acp av d vmb vvi d n1, r-crq vvb p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 306 Page 113
867 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, cc dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi vvn cs pn31 vvb dx n1; av cs pns31 vvd dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n2, vvb npg1 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 306 Page 114
868 and turn all that was sacred into ridicule — She used, as her Phrase was, to set her mark upon that man: and turn all that was sacred into ridicule — She used, as her Phrase was, to Set her mark upon that man: cc vvi d cst vbds j p-acp n1 — pns31 vvd, p-acp po31 n1 vbds, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 306 Page 114
869 And I must further add, She was neither so often nor so much mistaken in her judgment of persons, as some supposed she was; And I must further add, She was neither so often nor so much mistaken in her judgement of Persons, as Some supposed she was; cc pns11 vmb av-jc vvi, pns31 vbds av-dx av av ccx av d vvn p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n2, c-acp d vvd pns31 vbds; (3) sermon (DIV1) 306 Page 114
870 they more mis interpreting her civility, than she did the others sanctity. they more miss interpreting her civility, than she did the Others sanctity. pns32 av-dc vvb n-vvg po31 n1, cs pns31 vdd dt ng2-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 306 Page 114
871 2. For her Defect of Anger, which implies, if it be faulty, want of zeal against sin, 2. For her Defect of Anger, which Implies, if it be faulty, want of zeal against since, crd p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz, cs pn31 vbb j, n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 307 Page 114
872 and sinners, and so 'tis an unjust charge; and Sinners, and so it's an unjust charge; cc n2, cc av pn31|vbz dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 307 Page 114
873 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; c-acp cs pns11 vvb pns31 vmd xx vvi cc n1, cc vvi po31 n1, c-acp d n2 vdb, r-crq vvb dt n-vvg, fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 307 Page 114
874 for her sedate, composed, serene mind, and sweet, and amicable disposition was scarce forcible to what was so contrary to her nature; for her sedate, composed, serene mind, and sweet, and amicable disposition was scarce forcible to what was so contrary to her nature; p-acp po31 vvi, vvn, j n1, cc j, cc j n1 vbds av-j j p-acp r-crq vbds av j-jn p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 307 Page 114
875 yet would she make deeper impressions of her displeasure for great faults, than those who appeared most furious, yet would she make Deeper impressions of her displeasure for great Faults, than those who appeared most furious, av vmd pns31 vvi avc-jn n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp j n2, cs d r-crq vvd ds j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 307 Page 114
876 like a still soaking shower, which will wet more than a driving storm. like a still soaking shower, which will wet more than a driving storm. av-j dt av vvg n1, r-crq vmb vvi av-dc cs dt j-vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 307 Page 114
877 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, cc av pn31|vbds vvn, cst cs d n1 vhd vbn j, pns32 vhd av-c vhi vvn dt n1 av pp-f po32 n2 av-ds j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 307 Page 115
878 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; cs vhb a-acp vbn vvn p-acp p-acp po32 ng1 n1, rg-crq n1 vbds j n2, p-acp j n2 p-acp po32 n2, cc av-j d j n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz dt n1, cc vvz xx dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 307 Page 115
879 Her reproofs were neither the frightful hissing, nor the venom'd sting, but the penetrating oyl of Scorpions. Her reproofs were neither the frightful hissing, nor the venomed sting, but the penetrating oil of Scorpions. po31 n2 vbdr d dt j vvg, ccx dt vvd n1, p-acp dt vvg n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 307 Page 115
880 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, d j vbz d pc-acp vvi pno31, av j n2; cc pn31|vbz dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1, cst d n2 vbdr vvn p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 308 Page 115
881 for they who would not spare her in these little errors, shewed plainly that she was not chargeable with more or greater. for they who would not spare her in these little errors, showed plainly that she was not chargeable with more or greater. c-acp pns32 r-crq vmd xx vvi pno31 p-acp d j n2, vvd av-j cst pns31 vbds xx j p-acp n1 cc jc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 308 Page 115
882 I am now arrived at the last Stage of this Mournful Journey, to give an account of her surprising, and never enough lamented death. I am now arrived At the last Stage of this Mournful Journey, to give an account of her surprising, and never enough lamented death. pns11 vbm av vvn p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d j n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f pno31 vvg, cc av av-d vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 309 Page 115
883 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, q-crq vvz pns31 vmd vhi pp-f po31 j n1 pns31 av-x vvn, p-acp po31 n2 p-acp pn31 vhd vbn av-j j, pn31 vbds pi pp-f dt av-ds j n2-jn pp-f po31 vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 310 Page 116
884 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. cc pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi pno31 vvg pc-acp vvi pp-f pn31, po31 vvg p-acp vvb dt n1 p-acp n1, cc pn31 vmd av vvi, cc vvi po31 j, r-crq vbds av vvg p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 310 Page 116
885 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, av a-acp vbr d n2, j pp-f po12 n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp po31 d, vvg pno32 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 (c-acp dt j n2 vdd) p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 116
886 and allowing them fit opportunities to do it, as he signally did to her. and allowing them fit opportunities to do it, as he signally did to her. cc vvg pno32 j n2 pc-acp vdi pn31, c-acp pns31 av-j vdd p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 311 Page 116
887 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, pns11 vmb p-acp d n1 av av-j vvi j-jn n1 av pp-f po31 ng1 n1, r-crq vvz dt n1 pp-f dt ord np1 pp-f po31 n1, vbg vvn p-acp dt j n1 c-acp pns31 vbds vvn av-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 116
888 and in which God did, it seems, in a most remarkable manner, impress the thoughts of her approaching dissolution on her Soul, and in which God did, it seems, in a most remarkable manner, Impress the thoughts of her approaching dissolution on her Soul, cc p-acp r-crq np1 vdd, pn31 vvz, p-acp dt av-ds j n1, vvb dt n2 pp-f po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 116
889 though there were no visible symptoms of it then upon her Body. March 24. Sunday. AS soon as I awaked, I blessed God; though there were no visible symptoms of it then upon her Body. March 24. Sunday. AS soon as I awaked, I blessed God; cs pc-acp vbdr dx j n2 pp-f pn31 av p-acp po31 n1. vvb crd np1. p-acp av c-acp pns11 vvd, pns11 vvd np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 312 Page 116
890 then I meditated and endeavoured by thinking of some of the great mercies of my life, to stir up my heart to return Glory to God. then I meditated and endeavoured by thinking of Some of the great Mercies of my life, to stir up my heart to return Glory to God. av pns11 j-vvn cc vvn p-acp vvg pp-f d pp-f dt j n2 pp-f po11 n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp po11 n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 313 Page 117
891 And those thoughts had this effect upon me, to melt my heart much by God's love, And those thoughts had this Effect upon me, to melt my heart much by God's love, cc d n2 vhd d n1 p-acp pno11, pc-acp vvi po11 n1 av-d p-acp npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 313 Page 117
892 and to warm it with love to him. and to warm it with love to him. cc pc-acp vvi pn31 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 313 Page 117
893 Then I prayed, and I was enabled in that duty to pour out my Soul to God, Then I prayed, and I was enabled in that duty to pour out my Soul to God, av pns11 vvd, cc pns11 vbds vvn p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi av po11 n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 117
894 and my heart was in it, carried out to praise God, and I was large in recounting of many of God's special mercies to me. and my heart was in it, carried out to praise God, and I was large in recounting of many of God's special Mercies to me. cc po11 n1 vbds p-acp pn31, vvd av pc-acp vvi np1, cc pns11 vbds j p-acp vvg pp-f d pp-f npg1 j n2 p-acp pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 117
895 And whilst I was doing so, I found God mighty upon my spirit: And while I was doing so, I found God mighty upon my Spirit: cc cs pns11 vbds vdg av, pns11 vvd np1 j p-acp po11 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 117
896 and my heart in a much more than ordinary manner, carried out to admire God for his goodness, and to love him. and my heart in a much more than ordinary manner, carried out to admire God for his Goodness, and to love him. cc po11 n1 p-acp dt d av-dc cs j n1, vvd av pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc pc-acp vvi pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 117
897 And I found his love make great impressions in my Breast. And melting me into an unusual plenty of tears. And I found his love make great impressions in my Breast. And melting me into an unusual plenty of tears. cc pns11 vvd po31 n1 vvi j n2 p-acp po11 n1. np1 vvg pno11 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 314 Page 117
898 Those mercies which in an especial manner I was grateful for, were the Creation and Redemption of the World, Those Mercies which in an especial manner I was grateful for, were the Creation and Redemption of the World, d n2 r-crq p-acp dt j n1 pns11 vbds j p-acp, vbdr dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 315 Page 118
899 and for the Gospel and the Sacraments, and for free Grace, and the Covenant of Grace, and for the Gospel and the Sacraments, and for free Grace, and the Covenant of Grace, cc p-acp dt n1 cc dt n2, cc p-acp j n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 315 Page 118
900 and for the excellent means of it I had enjoyed: and for the great patience God hath exercised towards me before and since my Conversion. and for the excellent means of it I had enjoyed: and for the great patience God hath exercised towards me before and since my Conversion. cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pn31 pns11 vhd vvn: cc p-acp dt j n1 np1 vhz vvn p-acp pno11 a-acp cc a-acp po11 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 315 Page 118
901 And for checks of Conscience when I had sinned, and for repentance when I had done so. And for Checks of Conscience when I had sinned, and for Repentance when I had done so. cc p-acp n2 pp-f n1 c-crq pns11 vhd vvn, cc p-acp n1 c-crq pns11 vhd vdn av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 315 Page 118
902 And for a sanctified affliction and supports under it. And for so large a portion of worldly Blessings. And for a sanctified affliction and supports under it. And for so large a portion of worldly Blessings. cc p-acp dt j-vvn n1 cc vvz p-acp pn31. cc c-acp av j dt n1 pp-f j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 315 Page 118
903 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: c-acp pns11 vhd vvn dt n1 p-acp dt j n2, pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi n1 np1: po31 n1 vbds, vvb dt n1 pp-f po22 vvg av p-acp n1 — av p-acp dt n1 n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz: (3) sermon (DIV1) 316 Page 118
904 In the Afternoon I heard again the same Person upon the same Text. And then follows a concise and methodical recapitulation of that Sermon also. In the Afternoon I herd again the same Person upon the same Text. And then follows a concise and methodical recapitulation of that Sermon also. p-acp dt n1 pns11 vvd av dt d n1 p-acp dt d np1 cc av vvz dt j cc j n1 pp-f d n1 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 316 Page 118
905 " And after that — I was in a serious and affected frame at both the Sermons, " And After that — I was in a serious and affected frame At both the Sermons, " cc p-acp d — pns11 vbds p-acp dt j cc j-vvn n1 p-acp d dt n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 316 Page 118
906 and was by them convinced of the excellency of fearing God, and of spending of the remainder of the term of my life in his service. and was by them convinced of the excellency of fearing God, and of spending of the remainder of the term of my life in his service. cc vbds p-acp pno32 vvd pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvg np1, cc pp-f vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 316 Page 119
907 And did resolve to endeavour to spend the remaining part of my time better. At both his Prayers I prayed with fervency: And did resolve to endeavour to spend the remaining part of my time better. At both his Prayers I prayed with fervency: cc vdd vvi pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po11 n1 av-jc. p-acp d po31 n2 pns11 vvd p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 316 Page 119
908 afterwards I retired, and meditated upon the Sermons, and prayed them over. And I had also this Evening large Meditations of death, and of Eternity; afterwards I retired, and meditated upon the Sermons, and prayed them over. And I had also this Evening large Meditations of death, and of Eternity; av pns11 vvd, cc j-vvn p-acp dt n2, cc vvd pno32 a-acp. cc pns11 vhd av d n1 j n2 pp-f n1, cc pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 317 Page 119
909 which thoughts had this effect upon me, to make me in an extraordinary awakened frame, in which the things of another life were much realized to me, which thoughts had this Effect upon me, to make me in an extraordinary awakened frame, in which the things of Another life were much realized to me, r-crq n2 vhd d n1 p-acp pno11, pc-acp vvi pno11 p-acp dt j vvn n1, p-acp r-crq dt n2 pp-f j-jn n1 vbdr av-d vvn p-acp pno11, (3) sermon (DIV1) 318 Page 119
910 and did make very deep impressions upon me. and did make very deep impressions upon me. cc vdd vvi av j-jn n2 p-acp pno11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 318 Page 119
911 And my Soul did follow hard after God, for Grace to serve him better than ever yet I had done. And my Soul did follow hard After God, for Grace to serve him better than ever yet I had done. cc po11 n1 vdd vvi av-j p-acp np1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 jc cs av av pns11 vhd vdn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 318 Page 119
912 O Lord be pleased to hear my Prayers, which did not come out of fained Lips: Oh Lord be pleased to hear my Prayers, which did not come out of feigned Lips: uh n1 vbi vvn pc-acp vvi po11 n2, r-crq vdd xx vvi av pp-f j-vvn n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 119
913 and to hear the voyce of my weeping, for more holiness, and for being more weaned from the world, and all things in it. and to hear the voice of my weeping, for more holiness, and for being more weaned from the world, and all things in it. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po11 n-vvg, p-acp dc n1, cc p-acp vbg av-dc vvn p-acp dt n1, cc d n2 p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 319 Page 119
914 After Supper, I committed my self to God. This was written the very last day of her health, Monday Morning: After Supper, I committed my self to God. This was written the very last day of her health, Monday Morning: p-acp n1, pns11 vvd po11 n1 p-acp np1. d vbds vvn dt av ord n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 320 Page 119
915 in which we see how God realized to her, and gave her extraordinary impressions of Death, Eternity, in which we see how God realized to her, and gave her extraordinary impressions of Death, Eternity, p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb c-crq np1 vvd p-acp pno31, cc vvd po31 j n2 pp-f n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 321 Page 120
916 and the Life to come, when he was about to bring her to it; and the Life to come, when he was about to bring her to it; cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi, c-crq pns31 vbds a-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 321 Page 120
917 for the very next day she began to be ill of that Sickness of which she died. for the very next day she began to be ill of that Sickness of which she died. p-acp dt av ord n1 pns31 vvd pc-acp vbi j-jn pp-f d n1 pp-f r-crq pns31 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 321 Page 120
918 Our excellent Lady was far from their humour whose Consciences are so bad and unquiet company, that they hate solitude, and dare not be alone: Our excellent Lady was Far from their humour whose Consciences Are so bad and unquiet company, that they hate solitude, and Dare not be alone: po12 j n1 vbds av-j p-acp po32 n1 rg-crq n2 vbr av j cc j n1, cst pns32 vvb n1, cc vvb xx vbi j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 120
919 For she loved, and even hugged her retirements as her greatest satisfactions. For she loved, and even hugged her retirements as her greatest satisfactions. c-acp pns31 vvd, cc av vvd po31 n2 p-acp po31 js n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 120
920 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; cc cs, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn p-acp pn31, pns31 vmd vvi po31 n1 cc j n1 (c-acp p-acp dt n1 n2 vdb, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f j n1) pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt jc vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 120
921 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. a-acp vbz vvn pp-f dt j n1 pp-f fw-la p-acp dt crd ng2 n1 pns31 vvd p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, r-crq n1 pns31 av-j vvd p-acp dt j n1, vbg dt n1 pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vhd vvn pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 322 Page 120
922 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. av pns31 av-j vvd dt vvb pp-f n1 r-crq vbds j p-acp dt vvg po31 n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31, p-acp po31 ng1 ord vmb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 323 Page 121
923 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, p-acp av vdd n1 vvi n1, c-crq j p-acp dt n1, p-acp jc n1, ccx vvi av dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1, av-dc av-j cs pns31 vdd vvi po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 121
924 when she had escaped the noise and croud of affairs, which ruffled and turmoyled her quiet, when she had escaped the noise and crowd of affairs, which ruffled and turmoiled her quiet, c-crq pns31 vhd vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vvn cc vvn po31 j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 121
925 and suspended the enjoyment of her self. and suspended the enjoyment of her self. cc vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 121
926 And when her dearest Sister was in the beginning of the last winter, about to leave her; And when her dearest Sister was in the beginning of the last winter, about to leave her; cc c-crq po31 js-jn n1 vbds p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt ord n1, a-acp pc-acp vvi pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 121
927 her last farewell she took was in these words: her last farewell she took was in these words: po31 ord n1 pns31 vvd vbds p-acp d n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 121
928 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. av pns11 vhb vdn po11 n1 (vvg po31 n1) pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt vvg pp-f po11 n2 p-acp n1, cc pns31 vvd pn31 dt vvn n1 pp-f dt ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 324 Page 121
929 In the beginning of the last March, she set to the making of her Will anew, In the beginning of the last March, she Set to the making of her Will anew, p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt ord vvi, pns31 vvd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 325 Page 121
930 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, cc vvd cc vvd pn31 p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt d n1, cc p-acp dt np1 p-acp n1 n1, vvb crd vbds vvn p-acp d n1, n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 325 Page 121
931 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. cc j n1, cc vhd crd cc crd n2, r-crq av p-acp d n1 vbdr vvn d p-acp n2 cc po31 n2, av-dc j p-acp po31 n1 cs j p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 325 Page 122
932 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, cc p-acp d n1 pns31 vvd vvn p-acp po31 n2 p-acp po31 d n1, cc p-acp po12 n2, c-acp np1 dt ord pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq n1 pns31 vvd p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 325 Page 122
933 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. cc p-acp vvg a-acp d n1, vbg vvn p-acp po31 n1, vvg av-j, cc av-j, crd pp-f dt ord n2 pns31 vvd vbds d, vvg av dt n1 p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 325 Page 122
934 Well, Ladies, if I were one hour in Heaven, I would not be again with you as well as I love you. Well, Ladies, if I were one hour in Heaven, I would not be again with you as well as I love you. uh-av, n2, cs pns11 vbdr crd n1 p-acp n1, pns11 vmd xx vbi av p-acp pn22 a-acp av c-acp pns11 vvb pn22. (3) sermon (DIV1) 325 Page 122
935 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, vhg av vvd dt j n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n1, p-acp po31 n1 pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp r-crq vbg vvn, pns31 vvd pns31 vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 326 Page 122
936 but first would desire one of the Ministers then in the house to go to prayer with her, but First would desire one of the Ministers then in the house to go to prayer with her, cc-acp ord vmd vvi crd pp-f dt n2 av p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 326 Page 122
937 and asking the company which they would have, presently resolv'd her self to have him who was going away, and asking the company which they would have, presently resolved her self to have him who was going away, cc vvg dt n1 r-crq pns32 vmd vhi, av-j vvd po31 n1 pc-acp vhi pno31 r-crq vbds vvg av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 326 Page 123
938 because the other would stay and pray with her daily; Because the other would stay and pray with her daily; c-acp dt n-jn vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp po31 j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 326 Page 123
939 and immediately he being called, and come, her Ladyship sitting in her Chair, by reason of her weakness, and immediately he being called, and come, her Ladyship sitting in her Chair, by reason of her weakness, cc av-j pns31 vbg vvn, cc vvb, po31 n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 326 Page 123
940 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. c-acp av pns31 av vvd, vvg dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd, av p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pns31 vbds vvn pc-acp vvi dt vvb, cc vvi, r-crq vbds vvn j, c-acp pns31 vvd pc-acp vdi p-acp j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 326 Page 123
941 But a Lady looking up, who kneeled by her, saw her look pale, and her hand hang down, at which she started up, affrighted, But a Lady looking up, who kneeled by her, saw her look pale, and her hand hang down, At which she started up, affrighted, p-acp dt n1 vvg a-acp, r-crq vvd p-acp pno31, vvd pno31 vvi j, cc po31 n1 vvi a-acp, p-acp r-crq pns31 vvd a-acp, vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 326 Page 123
942 and all applyed themselves to help, and the most afflictively distressed of them all, if I may so speak, and all applied themselves to help, and the most afflictively distressed of them all, if I may so speak, cc d vvd px32 p-acp n1, cc dt av-ds av-j vvn pp-f pno32 d, cs pns11 vmb av vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 326 Page 123
943 when all our sorrows were superlative, catch't her right hand, which then had lost its pulse, and never recovered it again. when all our sorrows were superlative, catched her right hand, which then had lost its pulse, and never recovered it again. c-crq d po12 n2 vbdr j, vvd po31 j-jn n1, r-crq av vhd vvn po31 n1, cc av-x vvd pn31 av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 326 Page 123
944 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, av vvd, av vvd d j-jn j n1, d j n1, d j-vvn n1, d j n1 pp-f j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 327 Page 123
945 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: cc j-vvg n1 p-acp dt j pp-f (n2; p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp a-acp vbr d n2 vhb vvn, cst pns32 vhb av vvn pno31 vvi, cst cs pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 cc n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vmd vvi vvg;) p-acp r-crq pns31 av av vvn n1 p-acp n1, cc r-crq av vvn po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp dt j pp-f n2-jn, p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 327 Page 124
946 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. p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp np1 vdd, cs xx j pp-f n2, av j pp-f j n2, cc n2, c-crq d n2 vvd po31 j pp-f dt av-jc, p-acp np1, dt j n1 n1, vvd pno31 av-j vvn p-acp dt jc n1. cc p-acp dt jc np1 cs npg1 vmd vvi px31, vmd n1 dt av-dc j fw-la cs pns31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 327 Page 124
947 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, uh, vmd vhi vvn po31 fw-la ng1 p-acp j j np1, uh, p-acp dt j n1, cst j np1, pns11 vhb vvn dt j n1, pns11 vhb vvn po11 n1, pns11 vhb n1 dt n1, av pc-acp vbz vvn a-acp p-acp pno11 dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq n1 n1 dt j n1 vmb vvi pno11 〈 sy 〉 cst n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 327 Page 124
948 and not to me only but unto them also that love his appearing. and not to me only but unto them also that love his appearing. cc xx p-acp pno11 av-j p-acp p-acp pno32 av cst vvb po31 vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 327 Page 124
949 You have heard, though too to dryly, how the serv'd and honoure God, I should now shew to encourage you to do the like, You have herd, though too to dryly, how the served and honour God, I should now show to encourage you to do the like, pn22 vhb vvn, cs av pc-acp av-j, c-crq dt vvd cc n1 np1, pns11 vmd av vvi pc-acp vvi pn22 pc-acp vdi dt av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 328 Page 125
950 how he honoured her, according to his word by Samuel: Him that honours me, I will honour. how he honoured her, according to his word by Samuel: Him that honours me, I will honour. c-crq pns31 vvn pno31, vvg p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1: pno31 cst vvz pno11, pns11 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 328 Page 125
951 And that of our Saviour, He that serveth me, him will my Father honour. And that of our Saviour, He that serves me, him will my Father honour. cc d pp-f po12 n1, pns31 cst vvz pno11, pno31 vmb po11 n1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 328 Page 125
952 But I have much prevented my self by what is interwoven through all the preceding discourse: But I have much prevented my self by what is interwoven through all the preceding discourse: cc-acp pns11 vhb av-d vvn po11 n1 p-acp r-crq vbz vvn p-acp d dt j-vvg n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 329 Page 125
953 The greatest honour God can put upon his creatures, is to vouchsafe to use them, The greatest honour God can put upon his creatures, is to vouchsafe to use them, dt js n1 np1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n2, vbz pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 329 Page 125
954 and to make them Vessels of Honour, fitted for their Master 's service. And this he conferred upon her in eminent and redoubled measures. and to make them Vessels of Honour, fitted for their Master is service. And this he conferred upon her in eminent and redoubled measures. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 n2 pp-f n1, vvn p-acp po32 n1 vbz n1. cc d pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 p-acp j cc j-vvn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 329 Page 125
955 He imprinted on her the fairest impress of his most amiable Image, and rendred her habile, He imprinted on her the Fairest Impress of his most amiable Image, and rendered her habile, pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 dt js n1 pp-f po31 av-ds j n1, cc vvd pno31 fw-la, (3) sermon (DIV1) 329 Page 125
956 and ready to every good word and work. and ready to every good word and work. cc j p-acp d j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 329 Page 125
957 He gave her riches and honour in abundance, as is said of Jehosaphat, and yet her heart was not puf•ed up by them, He gave her riches and honour in abundance, as is said of Jehoshaphat, and yet her heart was not puf•ed up by them, pns31 vvd po31 n2 cc n1 p-acp n1, c-acp vbz vvn pp-f np1, cc av po31 n1 vbds xx vvn a-acp p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 330 Page 125
958 but lifted up under •hem in the ways of the Lord, as it •here follows. but lifted up under •hem in the ways of the Lord, as it •here follows. cc-acp vvd a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp pn31 av vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 330 Page 125
959 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. pns31 vvd pno31 dt n1 p-acp n1, (c-acp d j-vvg n2, cc j-vvg n2) dt j-vvn j-jn pp-f 〈 sy 〉 vvn, vvn, j, cc vvn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 331 Page 126
960 He gave her the fragrant persum• of an odoriferous name, and more than unspotted, a bright, and resplendent reputation. He gave her the fragrant persum• of an odoriferous name, and more than unspotted, a bright, and resplendent reputation. pns31 vvd pno31 dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc av-dc cs j, dt j, cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 332 Page 126
961 He gave her many endeare Cordial Friends, faithful to her a her own Soul, to assist, counsel comfort, help her, He gave her many endear Cordial Friends, faithful to her a her own Soul, to assist, counsel Comfort, help her, pns31 vvd po31 d vvi j n2, j p-acp po31 zz po31 d n1, pc-acp vvi, n1 n1, vvb pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 333 Page 126
962 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. cc vvb pns31 p-acp po31 js n1 cc j-vvg n2, n1 crd pp-f ro-crq pns31 vvd av n1 d n1 pc-acp vvi, pns31 n1 dt n1 pp-f np1 ng1-jn vvg av p-acp po31 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 333 Page 126
963 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, pns31 vvd po31 d j n1 n2, pi av av-j p-acp n1 np1 np1, vvz av av-j a-acp p-acp po31 n1 n1 p-acp n1 n1 np1, dt n2 p-acp n1 n1 vvg av, xx n1 vvn, p-acp vvd po31 n2, n1 av np1 av-j vvd pns31 av c-crq dt n2 p-acp po12 n1 n1 vvn dt n1 vvd av-j av, np1 av n1 av-j vvd dt n1 av dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvd po32 n1, vvd po31 n1 p-acp ds j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 334 Page 126
964 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; cc vvd dt n2 〈 sy 〉 vvn p-acp n1. d j np1 crd crd pns31 vvd pno31 dt j n1 pp-f d po31 n2, p-acp d 〈 sy 〉 n1, cst pns31 vbds av-j np1, fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt n1 cc n-jn pp-f po31 n1, cc p-acp av vvg dt n1 vdd pns32 vvi av vvi pno31, cst pn22 vmd vvi j j, j cc j-jn n2, vvb p-acp n1 vvg p-acp po31 n2, p-acp j-jn n1 av dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq px32 vmd vvi av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 334 Page 127
965 and nothing would grieve •hem more, than to be prevented in •aying this Tribute of Honorary Respect. and nothing would grieve •hem more, than to be prevented in •aying this Tribute of Honorary Respect. cc pix vmd vvi n1 av-dc, cs pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vvg d n1 pp-f j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 335 Page 127
966 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, pns31 vvd po31 d dt n1 c-acp av j n1, cc j, vvb j n1, cst pns31 vvd pc-acp vbb (cs vvi cc vvb xx j p-acp po31 n1) dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt n2 p-acp j n2, d pp-f r-crq pns31 vvd av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 336 Page 127
967 and all which •he decided wisely and justly. and all which •he decided wisely and justly. cc d r-crq vhz vvn av-j cc av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 336 Page 127
968 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, pns31 vvd po31 dt j n1, n1, n1 pp-f d cst vvd po31, cst dt n1 vbds vvn, r-crq vvz, r-crq vhz dx n2, vhz dx n2, p-acp d pns31 vhd pix, (3) sermon (DIV1) 337 Page 128
969 or her ways so pleased the Lord, he made her Enemies to to be at peace with her. or her ways so pleased the Lord, he made her Enemies to to be At peace with her. cc po31 n2 av vvn dt n1, pns31 vvd po31 n2 p-acp pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 337 Page 128
970 For honourable, and mean, rich, and poor, of all degrees, and which is more, of all perswasions, paid her most kind respect, honoured, and lov'd her. For honourable, and mean, rich, and poor, of all Degrees, and which is more, of all persuasions, paid her most kind respect, honoured, and loved her. p-acp j, cc vvb, j, cc j, pp-f d n2, cc r-crq vbz av-dc, pp-f d n2, vvn pno31 av-ds j n1, vvn, cc vvd pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 337 Page 128
971 Finally, he prevented her with the blessing of goodness, and crown'd her with loving kindness, and tender mercy. Finally, he prevented her with the blessing of Goodness, and crowned her with loving kindness, and tender mercy. av-j, pns31 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vvn pno31 p-acp j-vvg n1, cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 128
972 He made her glad with the light of his countenance, and satisfied her as with marrow and fatness; He made her glad with the Light of his countenance, and satisfied her as with marrow and fatness; pns31 vvd po31 j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvd pno31 a-acp p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 128
973 he granted the requests of her lips, and shut not one her prayer: he granted the requests of her lips, and shut not one her prayer: pns31 vvd dt n2 pp-f po31 n2, cc vvd xx pi po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 128
974 He gave her ability, and time to discharge her trust, and settle her worldly affairs with honour and satisfaction, He gave her ability, and time to discharge her trust, and settle her worldly affairs with honour and satisfaction, pns31 vvd po31 n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc vvi po31 j n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 128
975 and he gave her oppotunity, space, and an heart to recollect her self, and redeem what a hurry of business had deprived her of, and he gave her opportunity, Molle, and an heart to recollect her self, and Redeem what a hurry of business had deprived her of, cc pns31 vvd po31 n1, n1, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc vvi r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vhd vvn pno31 pp-f, (3) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 128
976 and renew her evidences for Heaven. and renew her evidences for Heaven. cc vvi po31 n2 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 338 Page 128
977 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. pns31 vvd av dt vvb pp-f n1 c-acp pns31 vvn, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 c-crq pns31 vvn, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vvd a-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, r-crq vbr p-acp po31 j-jn n1 p-acp av av-dc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 339 Page 129
978 May we live like her, may we die like her, that we may live with her, May we live like her, may we die like her, that we may live with her, vmb pns12 vvi av-j pno31, vmb pns12 vvi av-j pno31, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 129
979 and with our common Lord, for ever. and with our Common Lord, for ever. cc p-acp po12 j n1, c-acp av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 340 Page 129
980 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: cc p-acp po22 j n1, r-crq vbr av vvg po22 n1 p-acp po31 j cc j n1 — vmb np1 vbz n1 n1 p-acp pn22, c-acp av c-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 341 Page 129
981 that you may rise up an Elisha in her place and stead. That Leez may be Leez still: that you may rise up an Elisha in her place and stead. That Lies may be Lies still: cst pn22 vmb vvi a-acp dt np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. d vvb vmb vbi vvb av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 341 Page 129
982 the seat of Nobleness, and Honour, the Hospital of Bounty, and Charity, the Sanctuary of Religion, and the fear of God. the seat of Nobleness, and Honour, the Hospital of Bounty, and Charity, the Sanctuary of Religion, and the Fear of God. dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 342 Page 129
983 That so you may live, and may live longer, and as much desired, and when you die (as die you must, That so you may live, and may live longer, and as much desired, and when you die (as die you must, cst av pn22 vmb vvi, cc vmb vvb av-jc, cc c-acp av-d vvd, cc c-crq pn22 vvb (p-acp vvi pn22 vmb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 343 Page 129
984 for Leez, though a Paradise, hath no Tree of Life) you may die later, and as much lamented as your Noble Predecessors. for Lies, though a Paradise, hath no Tree of Life) you may die later, and as much lamented as your Noble Predecessors. p-acp vvb, cs dt n1, vhz dx n1 pp-f n1) pn22 vmb vvi jc, cc c-acp d vvd p-acp po22 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 343 Page 129

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View Segment and References (Segment No.) Note No. Text Standardized Text Parts of Speech
4 0 Proaem. in Eccl. Proem. in Ecclesiastes n1. p-acp np1
5 0 NONLATINALPHABET à NONLATINALPHABET & NONLATINALPHABET. à &. fw-fr cc.
7 0 Lev. 10.3. Aaron held his peace. Lev. 10.3. Aaron held his peace. np1 crd. np1 vvd po31 n1.
9 0 1 Thes. 4.14. 1 Thebes 4.14. crd np1 crd.
10 0 Col. 1.12 Col. 1.12 np1 crd
11 0 Heb. 13.4 Hebrew 13.4 np1 crd
18 0 The Prophecy which his Mother taught him. The Prophecy which his Mother taught him. dt n1 r-crq po31 n1 vvd pno31.
24 0 Psalm 25.34.111.119. Lament. and divers other. Psalm 25.34.111.119. Lament. and diverse other. np1 crd. vvb. cc j n-jn.
58 0 Hos. 8.7. Vide Cora. a Lapide in locum. Hos. 8.7. Vide Cora. a Lapide in locum. np1 crd. fw-la np1 dt j p-acp fw-la.
62 0 Pulchritudo est Gypsum sepulchro inductum, iphlegma sanguine commixtum pulchre per pellem pellucens S. Chrys - Pulchritudo est Gypsum Sepulchro inductum, iphlegma sanguine commixtum pulchre per pellem pellucens S. Chrys - fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 -
71 0 Temporis & morbi ludibrium. G. Naz. Can. 1.6. Temporis & Morbi Ludibrium. G. Nazareth Can. 1.6. np1 cc fw-la fw-la. np1 np1 vmb. crd.
73 0 Fastus inest pulchris, sequiturque superbia formam. Fastus Inset pulchris, sequiturque superbia formam. np1 vv2 vvi, fw-la fw-la fw-la.
77 0 Prov. 7.23. Curae 7.23. np1 crd.
83 0 Jer. 9.23. Jer. 9.23. np1 crd.
90 0 Pulchritudinem existima animi ornatum; non in corporis forma, sed in moribus pulchritudo sita est. Corn. a Lapide ex Chrys. Pulchritudinem existima animi ornatum; non in corporis forma, sed in moribus pulchritudo sita est. Corn. a Lapide ex Chrys. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la, fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la. n1. dt fw-la fw-la np1
116 0 Deut. 9.15. Deuteronomy 9.15. np1 crd.
124 0 Psal. 119. Psalm 119. np1 crd
131 0 Matth. 25. Matthew 25. np1 crd
133 0 Eccl. 18.6.2. Ecclesiastes 18.6.2. np1 crd.
137 0 Se Judice nemo nocens absolvitur. Se Judice nemo Nocens absolvitur. fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la.
139 0 Rom. 2. Rom. 2. np1 crd
142 0 3 Joh. 5.6. 3 John 5.6. crd np1 crd.
142 1 2 Cor. 9.12, 13. 2 Cor. 8.3. 2 Cor. 9.12, 13. 2 Cor. 8.3. crd np1 crd, crd crd np1 crd.
144 0 Job 31.20. Job 31.20. np1 crd.
149 0 Matth. 29• Matthew 29• np1 n1
154 0 2 Tim. 4.7, 8. 2 Tim. 4.7, 8. crd np1 crd, crd
155 0 2 Cor. 6.7 2 Cor. 6.7 crd np1 crd
158 0 Rom. 2.28. Rom. 2.28. np1 crd.
162 0 Phil. 2.29. Philip 2.29. np1 crd.
193 0 Super omnia vultus accessere boni. Super omnia vultus Accessere boni. fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la.
238 0 Psal. 19.9. Psalm 19.9. np1 crd.
251 0 Deut. 10.12. Deuteronomy 10.12. np1 crd.
288 0 Psal. 147.10. Psalm 147.10. np1 crd.
292 0 Rom. 8.2.2. Rom. 8.2.2. np1 crd.
293 0 1 Pet. 1.7. 1 Pet. 1.7. vvn np1 crd.
327 0 Si mihi sint centum linguae, sint oraque centum. Si mihi sint centum linguae, sint oraque centum. fw-mi fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la.
483 0 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? fw-la fw-la cc n1 fw-la fw-la fw-la np1 fw-la fw-la; fw-la fw-la n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la? fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la av fw-la?
781 0 S. Hier. Epitaphium Paulae. S. Hier. Epitaphium Paulae. np1 np1 np1 np1.
957 0 2 Cron. 17.5, 6. 2 Cron. 17.5, 6. crd np1 crd, crd
977 0 Intelligeres illam non emori, sed emigrare, & mutare amicos non relinquere. Hierom. Intelligences Illam non emori, sed emigrare, & mutare amicos non Relinquere. Hieronymus np1 fw-la fw-fr fw-la, fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-fr vvi. np1