A Funeral Sermon Preached at Bowden in Cheshire, &c. HEB. vii. 25. Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing He ever liveth to make Intercession for them.
A Funeral Sermon Preached At Bowden in Cheshire, etc. HEBREW. vii. 25. Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing He ever lives to make Intercession for them.
THE Words being recommended at the Request, and I doubt not on the inward Sense and Satisfaction that the Right Honourable Person deceas'd, found in her Reflexions on them, need not my slender Apology for the Choyce of them.
THE Words being recommended At the Request, and I doubt not on the inward Sense and Satisfaction that the Right Honourable Person deceased, found in her Reflexions on them, need not my slender Apology for the Choice of them.
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For they contain the Great Ground of our Title to Happiness, the sure Anchor and firm Foundation of our Hope, which is bottom'd on the great Worth and Dignity of our High-Priest, his Ability to save to the uttermost all that lay hold on him by a lively Faith;
For they contain the Great Ground of our Title to Happiness, the sure Anchor and firm Foundation of our Hope, which is bottomed on the great Worth and Dignity of our High-Priest, his Ability to save to the uttermost all that lay hold on him by a lively Faith;
Blessed is that Faith that is founded on this Rock of Ages, One mighty to save (in the Prophets Character of him) to whom we may cheerfully trust our Salvation,
Blessed is that Faith that is founded on this Rock of Ages, One mighty to save (in the prophets Character of him) to whom we may cheerfully trust our Salvation,
and (with St. Stephen) sees Heaven it self opened, and Jesus standing at the Right Hand of GOD, ready to receive those that depend on him, into those Mansions of Glory, where he is now continually interceding for them:
and (with Saint Stephen) sees Heaven it self opened, and jesus standing At the Right Hand of GOD, ready to receive those that depend on him, into those Mansions of Glory, where he is now continually interceding for them:
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and trust him with the Salvation of them, through a full Assurance of the Sufficiency of his Merits, and the prevalency of his Intercession. Now that we may be thus affected, shall be the Design of my Discourse;
and trust him with the Salvation of them, through a full Assurance of the Sufficiency of his Merits, and the prevalency of his Intercession. Now that we may be thus affected, shall be the Design of my Discourse;
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and shall think my self happy, if our Meditations on these Words may have the same Influence upon us, which I doubt not they had on that Excellent Person, that left them for the present Subject, being desirous that others should reap the same satisfaction that She found in them.
and shall think my self happy, if our Meditations on these Words may have the same Influence upon us, which I doubt not they had on that Excellent Person, that left them for the present Subject, being desirous that Others should reap the same satisfaction that She found in them.
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In order whereunto, I shall briefly run over the Severals of the Text, and then endeavour to apply it to the Instructions of Wisdom and seasonable Application.
In order whereunto, I shall briefly run over the Severals of the Text, and then endeavour to apply it to the Instructions of Wisdom and seasonable Application.
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The Words are part of one of the Seven Arguments, wherewith the Apostle in this Chapter magnifies and exalts the Sacerdotal Office of Christ, above that of the Aaronical Priesthood.
The Words Are part of one of the Seven Arguments, wherewith the Apostle in this Chapter Magnifies and exalts the Sacerdotal Office of christ, above that of the Aaronical Priesthood.
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As if he had said, the Levitical Priests were Mortal, but Christ is Immortal; they were continued by Succession, but he abideth for ever, and therefore hath a better,
As if he had said, the Levitical Priests were Mortal, but christ is Immortal; they were continued by Succession, but he Abideth for ever, and Therefore hath a better,
because an unchangeable Priesthood: And because he hath so, therefore he is able to save to the uttermost, since he never fails to prevail for those for whom he intercedes,
Because an unchangeable Priesthood: And Because he hath so, Therefore he is able to save to the uttermost, since he never fails to prevail for those for whom he intercedes,
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The main Point then in the Text, is the Assertion of Christs All-sufficiency for the Work of our Salvation, back'd with a Two-fold Reason; the One drawn from the Incommunicableness of his Priesthood, the Other from the last Act of it, which is his Intercession:
The main Point then in the Text, is the Assertion of Christ All-sufficiency for the Work of our Salvation, backed with a Twofold Reason; the One drawn from the Incommunicableness of his Priesthood, the Other from the last Act of it, which is his Intercession:
To which I shall add what is here also exprest, The Qualification of those that receive the Benefit of his Intercession, they must be such as come to God by him:
To which I shall add what is Here also expressed, The Qualification of those that receive the Benefit of his Intercession, they must be such as come to God by him:
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That as the one is the great Ground of our Faith, so the other may become the sure Anchor of our Hope and Confidence, that we do not presume for Salvation by him, till we apply our selves to him for it,
That as the one is the great Ground of our Faith, so the other may become the sure Anchor of our Hope and Confidence, that we do not presume for Salvation by him, till we apply our selves to him for it,
He is able to save to the uttermost, NONLATINALPHABET, the Phrase is Emphatical, and may denote either ad perfectum (as some render it) the Compleatness of the Salvation wrought by him;
He is able to save to the uttermost,, the Phrase is Emphatical, and may denote either ad perfectum (as Some render it) the Completeness of the Salvation wrought by him;
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Whatever good Work he has begun, he will perform and finish it, Phil. 1. 6. He will stablish us in the Faith, and at last make Faith perfect and consummate, being the Author and Finisher of it, Heb. 12. 2. He makes Men ready to every good word and work,
Whatever good Work he has begun, he will perform and finish it, Philip 1. 6. He will establish us in the Faith, and At last make Faith perfect and consummate, being the Author and Finisher of it, Hebrew 12. 2. He makes Men ready to every good word and work,
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but he made his Son an everlasting Saviour, He sent him to purchase Eternal Redemption for us, Heb. 9. 12. III. His saving to the uttermost, may denote the power of his Influence, the perfection of all his Ʋndertakins in the work of our Salvation.
but he made his Son an everlasting Saviour, He sent him to purchase Eternal Redemption for us, Hebrew 9. 12. III. His Saving to the uttermost, may denote the power of his Influence, the perfection of all his Ʋndertakins in the work of our Salvation.
Were there Enemies to be subdued, which required Power and Authority to effect it? Behold him sat down on the Right Hand of the Majesty on high, invested with all Power both in Heaven and Earth.
Were there Enemies to be subdued, which required Power and authority to Effect it? Behold him sat down on the Right Hand of the Majesty on high, invested with all Power both in Heaven and Earth.
Do we need daily Pardon and Favour from God? Behold him continually interceding for us with the most efficacious Oratory of his Blood and Merits, presenting that before his Father,
Do we need daily Pardon and Favour from God? Behold him continually interceding for us with the most efficacious Oratory of his Blood and Merits, presenting that before his Father,
1. From the Uncommunicableness of his Priesthood (in the Verse foregoing) this Man hath NONLATINALPHABET, Sacerdotium nunquam transiturum, that cannot pass away, that does not descend from Father to Son;
1. From the Uncommunicableness of his Priesthood (in the Verse foregoing) this Man hath, Sacerdotium Never transiturum, that cannot pass away, that does not descend from Father to Son;
which is as much as to say, such as has no Successor in his Mediatorial Office, he being the only yet withal eternal Mediator, and therefore is able to save to the uttermost.
which is as much as to say, such as has no Successor in his Mediatorial Office, he being the only yet withal Eternal Mediator, and Therefore is able to save to the uttermost.
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There are Two Parts, or Offices of Christ's Priesthood, the one of offering up himself a Sacrifice on the Cross, the other, his appearing before God in Heaven,
There Are Two Parts, or Offices of Christ's Priesthood, the one of offering up himself a Sacrifice on the Cross, the other, his appearing before God in Heaven,
and there was given unto him much Incense, that he should offer it with the Prayers of all Saints upon the Golden Altar. The Angel is Christ, the Incense his own Prayers in Heaven, which he continually puts up when the Saints pray on Earth,
and there was given unto him much Incense, that he should offer it with the Prayers of all Saints upon the Golden Altar. The Angel is christ, the Incense his own Prayers in Heaven, which he continually puts up when the Saints pray on Earth,
and so St. John names both these together, 1 Joh. 2. 2. Calling him at once, our Advocate, and the Propitiation for our Sins, which make up the Two Parts of his Office;
and so Saint John names both these together, 1 John 2. 2. Calling him At once, our Advocate, and the Propitiation for our Sins, which make up the Two Parts of his Office;
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the one, the great Act of his Priesthood on Earth, when he offered up his own Blood on the Cross with strong Crying and Tears, Heb. 5. 7. The other is his continual Employment in Heaven, where having brought that Blood into the Holy of Holies, he there incessantly offers it up, that is, presents it before his Father,
the one, the great Act of his Priesthood on Earth, when he offered up his own Blood on the Cross with strong Crying and Tears, Hebrew 5. 7. The other is his continual Employment in Heaven, where having brought that Blood into the Holy of Holies, he there incessantly offers it up, that is, presents it before his Father,
If he had not lived again by his Resurrection, (whereby he was declared to be the Son of God with power, Rom. 1. 4.) or if he had revived but for some time onely,
If he had not lived again by his Resurrection, (whereby he was declared to be the Son of God with power, Rom. 1. 4.) or if he had revived but for Some time only,
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since he liveth for ever, we may strongly argue with the same Apostle, Rom. 5. 10. If when we were Enemies, we were reconciled to God by the Death of his Son, much more being reconciled, we shall be saved by his Life.
since he lives for ever, we may strongly argue with the same Apostle, Rom. 5. 10. If when we were Enemies, we were reconciled to God by the Death of his Son, much more being reconciled, we shall be saved by his Life.
Angels are immortal, and the Saints shall survive to Eternal Ages, yet both of them are so far from being able to save to the uttermost, that they could neither Purchase Salvation for themselves, nor others.
Angels Are immortal, and the Saints shall survive to Eternal Ages, yet both of them Are so Far from being able to save to the uttermost, that they could neither Purchase Salvation for themselves, nor Others.
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But 'tis his Sole Prerogative whose proper Office it is to intercede, and who therefore lives for ever that he may execute an Eternal Priesthood, the Consummation of which Consists in his intercession at the Throne of Grace.
But it's his Sole Prerogative whose proper Office it is to intercede, and who Therefore lives for ever that he may execute an Eternal Priesthood, the Consummation of which Consists in his Intercession At the Throne of Grace.
Necessary then it was that Christ having made an Oblation on earth to Appease offended Justice, should have something also to present before the face of his Father in Heaven:
Necessary then it was that christ having made an Oblation on earth to Appease offended justice, should have something also to present before the face of his Father in Heaven:
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For otherwise by the Apostles Arguing, he had not been a Compleat Priest, Heb. 8. 4. if he were on Earth, he should not be a Priest, i. e, if he had staid still on Earth after the Sacrifice of himself, he had not been a perfect Priest, he had left his work imperfect, he had not fullfill'd the part of an Intercessor, which was to be the last Act & Consummation of his Priest-hood.
For otherwise by the Apostles Arguing, he had not been a Complete Priest, Hebrew 8. 4. if he were on Earth, he should not be a Priest, i. e, if he had stayed still on Earth After the Sacrifice of himself, he had not been a perfect Priest, he had left his work imperfect, he had not Fulfilled the part of an Intercessor, which was to be the last Act & Consummation of his Priesthood.
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as before he made himself a Propitiation for us (as the Apostle concludes the Argument,) Heb. 8. 1. We have such an High Priest who is set on the right hand of the Throne of the Majesty in the Heavens, viz. to present this his Sacrifice before the Mercy-Seat, which is the peculiar Office and Consummation of his Glorious Priesthood.
as before he made himself a Propitiation for us (as the Apostle concludes the Argument,) Hebrew 8. 1. We have such an High Priest who is Set on the right hand of the Throne of the Majesty in the Heavens, viz. to present this his Sacrifice before the Mercy-Seat, which is the peculiar Office and Consummation of his Glorious Priesthood.
then he appears as our Advocate, and Presents to his Father the Merits of that Oblation, which he made of himself as a full satisfaction to his Justice, which tho' offered but once,
then he appears as our Advocate, and Presents to his Father the Merits of that Oblation, which he made of himself as a full satisfaction to his justice, which though offered but once,
and who appointed him to this Office, cannot fail of making a powerfull intercession on our behalf for all that his Meritorious sufferings for us did deserve, either for the Expiation of Sin, or the purchase of Salvation.
and who appointed him to this Office, cannot fail of making a powerful Intercession on our behalf for all that his Meritorious sufferings for us did deserve, either for the Expiation of since, or the purchase of Salvation.
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Now this is necessary to be observ'd, to manifest the falsity of that distinction Coyn'd in the Church of Rome, between Mediators of Redemption and Intercession, whereby to maintain the Invocation of Saints and Angels, who may therefore (say they) be pray'd unto,
Now this is necessary to be observed, to manifest the falsity of that distinction Coined in the Church of Rome, between Mediators of Redemption and Intercession, whereby to maintain the Invocation of Saints and Angels, who may Therefore (say they) be prayed unto,
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and the great Service of Glorifyed Saints consisting rather in Anthems of Praise, than in Requests and Prayers) but allowing that they do pray for us as an Effect of their Charity, (which we know remains there,
and the great Service of Glorified Saints consisting rather in Anthems of Praise, than in Requests and Prayers) but allowing that they do pray for us as an Effect of their Charity, (which we know remains there,
and is no doubt in an high measure extended to the Members of the Church Militant) yet that may be done with Relation to the State of the Church in general, whose welfare they wish and pray for,
and is no doubt in an high measure extended to the Members of the Church Militant) yet that may be done with Relation to the State of the Church in general, whose welfare they wish and pray for,
For where are they Authorized to such an Office? Or can we imagine them to run before they be sent (as some in the Church Militant do) or take to themselves that Honour without being called of God, without a special Designation to such an high Employment? No sure;
For where Are they Authorized to such an Office? Or can we imagine them to run before they be sent (as Some in the Church Militant doe) or take to themselves that Honour without being called of God, without a special Designation to such an high Employment? No sure;
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'tis part of their Glory, and the great Matter of their Joy to behold their Saviour fulfilling that last Act of his Priestood in Heaven, who onely can intercede,
it's part of their Glory, and the great Matter of their Joy to behold their Saviour fulfilling that last Act of his Priesthood in Heaven, who only can intercede,
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but who dare give that Glory to Angels or Saints which belongs solely to Christ, through whom alone we have boldness and access with Confidence by the Faith of him, Eph. 3. 12. If Faith in him be the Ground of our Confidence, shall we apply our selves to any other in whom we have not believed? Where the Apostle seems as if he designed to obviate that common Plea of theirs, that being so unworthy of our selves, we are to make our Addresses by the Courtiers of Heaven, who are more in favour with God:
but who Dare give that Glory to Angels or Saints which belongs solely to christ, through whom alone we have boldness and access with Confidence by the Faith of him, Ephesians 3. 12. If Faith in him be the Ground of our Confidence, shall we apply our selves to any other in whom we have not believed? Where the Apostle seems as if he designed to obviate that Common Plea of theirs, that being so unworthy of our selves, we Are to make our Addresses by the Courtiers of Heaven, who Are more in favour with God:
Our Apostle says, Heb. 11. 6. He that cometh to God must believe that he is. And he that cometh to God for Salvation, must bring Christ with him, relying by Faith in his Merits,
Our Apostle Says, Hebrew 11. 6. He that comes to God must believe that he is. And he that comes to God for Salvation, must bring christ with him, relying by Faith in his Merits,
So when Christ invites all that are weary and heavy laden to come to him, St. Mat. 11. 28. he calls for our Faith in him, which then becomes truly saving when it brings the Soul to God by him.
So when christ invites all that Are weary and heavy laden to come to him, Saint Mathew 11. 28. he calls for our Faith in him, which then becomes truly Saving when it brings the Soul to God by him.
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than his that purchased it, since there is no other Name given under Heaven whereby we may be Saved, Acts 4. 12. The Name given him by the Angel at his Conception, carryed its import with it, St. Mat. 1. 21. Thou shalt call his Name Jesus,
than his that purchased it, since there is no other Name given under Heaven whereby we may be Saved, Acts 4. 12. The Name given him by the Angel At his Conception, carried its import with it, Saint Mathew 1. 21. Thou shalt call his Name jesus,
so must we betake our selves to Christ our great High Priest, that by him we may have an Access unto the Father, Eph. 2. 18. NONLATINALPHABET, the word denotes a Leading by the Hand:
so must we betake our selves to christ our great High Priest, that by him we may have an Access unto the Father, Ephesians 2. 18., the word denotes a Leading by the Hand:
This then is coming to Christ, and to God by him, when we are so firmly perswaded that he is a Saviour able to save to the uttermost, that we commit our selves to him in holy Obedience and Well-doing,
This then is coming to christ, and to God by him, when we Are so firmly persuaded that he is a Saviour able to save to the uttermost, that we commit our selves to him in holy obedience and Welldoing,
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I shall mention but One or Two of its most useful, and not least seasonable Corollaries, and so hasten to what must not be forgotten, and will deserve your Attention.
I shall mention but One or Two of its most useful, and not least seasonable Corollaries, and so hasten to what must not be forgotten, and will deserve your Attention.
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So that well might the Apostle call it a faithful Saying and worthy of all Acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the World to save Sinners, 1 Tim. 1. 15. for what can God himself do more for man? Or, What can man do less than close with so gracious an Offer? Who would not be glad to hear of a Saviour? Who would refuse to come to such a Saviour, in whom nothing is wanting that may allay a Sinners Fears,
So that well might the Apostle call it a faithful Saying and worthy of all Acceptation, that christ jesus Come into the World to save Sinners, 1 Tim. 1. 15. for what can God himself do more for man? Or, What can man do less than close with so gracious an Offer? Who would not be glad to hear of a Saviour? Who would refuse to come to such a Saviour, in whom nothing is wanting that may allay a Sinners Fears,
and then tell me whether you want any thing to enliven your Faith, or encourage your Dependance on him? We have, (says he) an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous. Every part of the Description is an Argument for our Faith, and Ground of our Assurance.
and then tell me whither you want any thing to enliven your Faith, or encourage your Dependence on him? We have, (Says he) an Advocate with the Father, jesus christ the Righteous. Every part of the Description is an Argument for our Faith, and Ground of our Assurance.
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So that here Mercy and Justice kiss each other, and if either can invite, or both can perswade, we have in such an Advocate all that can encourage us to come to God by him, all that can facilitate our Hopes,
So that Here Mercy and justice kiss each other, and if either can invite, or both can persuade, we have in such an Advocate all that can encourage us to come to God by him, all that can facilitate our Hope's,
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and there waits to receive those that follow him? How does it triumph in the APOSTLES unshaken Confidence, Rom. 8. 33, 34. Who shall lay any thing to the Charge of God's Elect? It is God that justifieth.
and there waits to receive those that follow him? How does it triumph in the APOSTLES unshaken Confidence, Rom. 8. 33, 34. Who shall lay any thing to the Charge of God's Elect? It is God that Justifieth.
Now what more pleasant and rejoycing, than such a Life of Faith? What more satisfactory than such Assurances at the Apprehensions of Death? Certainly, did we know how to value both, it would quicken us to a watchful Endeavour after so happy an Attainment.
Now what more pleasant and rejoicing, than such a Life of Faith? What more satisfactory than such Assurances At the Apprehensions of Death? Certainly, did we know how to valve both, it would quicken us to a watchful Endeavour After so happy an Attainment.
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I have good reason to think that it had this influence on the well composed mind of this Vertuous Lady, since the Remark she left on it for this Occasion, witnessed the impression it had made on her Faith, and gave Evidence of the Hope She had here Treasured up,
I have good reason to think that it had this influence on the well composed mind of this Virtuous Lady, since the Remark she left on it for this Occasion, witnessed the impression it had made on her Faith, and gave Evidence of the Hope She had Here Treasured up,
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and Duty as well as Custom Obliges us to pay, what is justly due to the Memory of that Right Honourable Person, whom Providence has made the Subject of our present grief and loss.
and Duty as well as Custom Obliges us to pay, what is justly due to the Memory of that Right Honourable Person, whom Providence has made the Subject of our present grief and loss.
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And therefore if I present you with an imperfect draught (as Apelles is said to have drawn Antigonus, Imagine luscâ, half fac'd) I know that many that hear me can supply the Character out of their own knowledge,
And Therefore if I present you with an imperfect draught (as Apelles is said to have drawn Antigonus, Imagine luscâ, half faced) I know that many that hear me can supply the Character out of their own knowledge,
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I will not detain you with an account of Her Birth and Parentage, the Quality of her Relations, or the Advantages of Her Fortune, since her Personal Worth was a far richer Dowry,
I will not detain you with an account of Her Birth and Parentage, the Quality of her Relations, or the Advantages of Her Fortune, since her Personal Worth was a Far Richer Dowry,
Her Temper was steady and even, equal to the very best, and Superior to most of her Sex, which if more Rare to be met with, is more highly to be valued when found in the weaker Sex. An exact Harmony,
Her Temper was steady and even, equal to the very best, and Superior to most of her Sex, which if more Rare to be met with, is more highly to be valued when found in the Weaker Sex. an exact Harmony,
This Excellent disposition of Nature, happily improved by the Advantages of Education, Years, and Converse, made Her a singular Blessing to that Honourable Family, into which She Match'd;
This Excellent disposition of Nature, happily improved by the Advantages of Education, years, and Converse, made Her a singular Blessing to that Honourable Family, into which She Matched;
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and to which She became so endear'd in all the several Relations to it, of a Vertuous and Religious Consort, of a tender and Indulgent Mother, of a kind and most Affectionate Relation, of a Loving Mistress, dear to her Servants,
and to which She became so endeared in all the several Relations to it, of a Virtuous and Religious Consort, of a tender and Indulgent Mother, of a kind and most Affectionate Relation, of a Loving Mistress, dear to her Servants,
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yet with a Tenderness to their good, which she took her self to be always concern'd in, expressing a dislike of their Vices by Her endeavours for their Amendment.
yet with a Tenderness to their good, which she took her self to be always concerned in, expressing a dislike of their Vices by Her endeavours for their Amendment.
The great Care of Her domestick Affairs, was seen in being extended even to the smallest matters, which she did not judge below Her inspection, that She might not seem Unconcern'd in any thing, that might tend to order and good management.
The great Care of Her domestic Affairs, was seen in being extended even to the Smallest matters, which she did not judge below Her inspection, that She might not seem Unconcerned in any thing, that might tend to order and good management.
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as perhaps Created Envy in some, but Admiration in all, and may deserve to be imitated, where it cannot be equall'd, muchless out-done, it being hard to say,
as perhaps Created Envy in Some, but Admiration in all, and may deserve to be imitated, where it cannot be equaled, muchless outdone, it being hard to say,
Her Respect to Her Lords Relations deserv'd a better Name than Kindness, being a Sincere Affection and Real Love, manifest on all Occasions, exprest in all the Demonstrations of an endear'd Friendship.
Her Respect to Her lords Relations deserved a better Name than Kindness, being a Sincere Affection and Real Love, manifest on all Occasions, expressed in all the Demonstrations of an endeared Friendship.
The Dutifulness and Obedient Regard, where with She Honoured Her Father-in-Law, the Late Lord Delamere, gave Her the same place in his Affections, which Nature Challenges to the Issue of our own Bowels,
The Dutifulness and Obedient Regard, where with She Honoured Her Father-in-Law, the Late Lord Delamere, gave Her the same place in his Affections, which Nature Challenges to the Issue of our own Bowels,
and met with the equal Regard it Merited, and indeed could not fail to find in the excellent and sweet Disposition of that Honourable Lord, viz. a respect that wants a proper name to express it.
and met with the equal Regard it Merited, and indeed could not fail to find in the excellent and sweet Disposition of that Honourable Lord, viz. a respect that Wants a proper name to express it.
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To the late Lady Dowager she paid the Duty of a Daughter, and Express'd the Affection due to a Mother; then especially seen when Her Fatal Indisposition began to betray her danger,
To the late Lady Dowager she paid the Duty of a Daughter, and Expressed the Affection due to a Mother; then especially seen when Her Fatal Indisposition began to betray her danger,
To her Lord himself, she was every thing that could Endear her to him, Faithful and Obedient, Obliging & Observant, not Curious to Gratify Her own Humour,
To her Lord himself, she was every thing that could Endear her to him, Faithful and Obedient, Obliging & Observant, not Curious to Gratify Her own Humour,
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but to comply with his, studying wholly what might make for his interest, advantage, or conveniency. In all his Troubles and Dangers she was still an equal sharer, and help'd to make them seem less to him, by bearing so great a part of the burden her self.
but to comply with his, studying wholly what might make for his Interest, advantage, or conveniency. In all his Troubles and Dangers she was still an equal sharer, and helped to make them seem less to him, by bearing so great a part of the burden her self.
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Yet in the midst of her Compassionate Affection (I may add too, Affliction) for him, she retain'd that prudence and steadiness of mind which afforded comfort to him, and support to them both.
Yet in the midst of her Compassionate Affection (I may add too, Affliction) for him, she retained that prudence and steadiness of mind which afforded Comfort to him, and support to them both.
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and when she must either be divorced from the Society of her dear Lord, or be made close Prisoner with him, she begg'd for a Voluntary Confinement, to the loss of her Liberty, and apparent hazard of her Health. And after that storm was happily blown over,
and when she must either be divorced from the Society of her dear Lord, or be made close Prisoner with him, she begged for a Voluntary Confinement, to the loss of her Liberty, and apparent hazard of her Health. And After that storm was happily blown over,
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and new dangers threatned him abroad, and her self, with all that was near and dear to her at home, with what Courage and Patience she weathered those gathered clouds, I need not here Relate, where 'tis so well known.
and new dangers threatened him abroad, and her self, with all that was near and dear to her At home, with what Courage and Patience she weathered those gathered Clouds, I need not Here Relate, where it's so well known.
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But neither these Accidental Cares, nor the more Constant Concerns of Her Family, made her forget or neglect her more important duty to God, 'twas his Favour she depended on for a Blessing, and rightly judg'd Religion the means to obtain both,
But neither these Accidental Cares, nor the more Constant Concerns of Her Family, made her forget or neglect her more important duty to God, 'twas his Favour she depended on for a Blessing, and rightly judged Religion the means to obtain both,
Besides these, she had some select portions, and places of Scripture, which she made her Familiars, and endear'd to her thoughts by dayly Meditation, having first writ them with her own Hands, in a Book made and kept for that purpose, repeating them over every night,
Beside these, she had Some select portions, and places of Scripture, which she made her Familiars, and endeared to her thoughts by daily Meditation, having First writ them with her own Hands, in a Book made and kept for that purpose, repeating them over every night,
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and amongst them, this of my Text, which she had set a mark upon in the Margin with these words, my Funeral Text, and I question not had a more lively impression on her mind of the comfortable import of it.
and among them, this of my Text, which she had Set a mark upon in the Margin with these words, my Funeral Text, and I question not had a more lively impression on her mind of the comfortable import of it.
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Her Charity must not be forgot (the surest Evidence of sincere Devotion, and best Expression of Religion) which was not published with the Sound of the Trumpet, done with Noise and Ostentation,
Her Charity must not be forgotten (the Surest Evidence of sincere Devotion, and best Expression of Religion) which was not published with the Found of the Trumpet, done with Noise and Ostentation,
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finding out Objects of Charity where Modesty conceal'd them, and making the Wants of others, not their Importunity, the Ground of her Liberality, feeding the Hungry, clothing the Naked, supplying the Necessities of the Indigent, administring not only Food but Physick, and all by so many various ways, in such seasonable Methods,
finding out Objects of Charity where Modesty concealed them, and making the Wants of Others, not their Importunity, the Ground of her Liberality, feeding the Hungry, clothing the Naked, supplying the Necessities of the Indigent, administering not only Food but Physic, and all by so many various ways, in such seasonable Methods,
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Yet her Alms were but a Moiety of her Charity, which was much more large and extensive, (as it cannot fail to be where it flows from a true Charitable Disposition) and diffus'd it self through all the effects of Kindness and good Nature, which She had an Opportunity to express,
Yet her Alms were but a Moiety of her Charity, which was much more large and extensive, (as it cannot fail to be where it flows from a true Charitable Disposition) and diffused it self through all the effects of Kindness and good Nature, which She had an Opportunity to express,
but must not here be omitted, lest I seem to forget my self, and wrong my Brethren of the Clergy, in not acknowledging the great Civility and Respect She ever pay'd to our Function, which will remain amongst us a lasting Monument of Her Honour.
but must not Here be omitted, lest I seem to forget my self, and wrong my Brothers of the Clergy, in not acknowledging the great Civility and Respect She ever paid to our Function, which will remain among us a lasting Monument of Her Honour.
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But She more chearfully read the Sentence of Death in her self, and prepar'd to Meet the King of Terrours without Fear and Amazement, or the Convulsions of Impatience;
But She more cheerfully read the Sentence of Death in her self, and prepared to Meet the King of Terrors without fear and Amazement, or the Convulsions of Impatience;
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lifting up Eyes stedfast in Faith, and joyful through Hope, till She breath'd out a Soul already on Wing towards the Regions of Bliss, the Centre of all Her Hopes, the Sum of all Her Desires and Prayers.
lifting up Eyes steadfast in Faith, and joyful through Hope, till She breathed out a Soul already on Wing towards the Regions of Bliss, the Centre of all Her Hope's, the Sum of all Her Desires and Prayers.
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I shall Conclude the Character in the Queen of Sheba's Words, (when she found the Glory of Solomon 's Court so far exceed the Fame that went of it) That half hath not been spoken.
I shall Conclude the Character in the Queen of Sheba's Words, (when she found the Glory of Solomon is Court so Far exceed the Fame that went of it) That half hath not been spoken.
May the Copy She left be the Transcript of Her Posterity: May her Piety and Vertuous Endowments be hereditary in that Right Honourable Family, and be derived to the Succession of many Generations:
May the Copy She left be the Transcript of Her Posterity: May her Piety and Virtuous Endowments be hereditary in that Right Honourable Family, and be derived to the Succession of many Generations:
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May his all-wise Dispensations leave on us all the Impressions of Wisdom and thoughtful Consideration, that the Living may lay it to Heart, that we who survive, may with Patience and Well-doing, wait for our approaching Change,
May his alwise Dispensations leave on us all the Impressions of Wisdom and thoughtful Consideration, that the Living may lay it to Heart, that we who survive, may with Patience and Welldoing, wait for our approaching Change,
