The Christians victory over death a sermon at the funeral of the Most Honourable George Duke of Albemarle, &c. : in the Collegiate Church of S. Peter, Westminster, on the XXXth of April M.DC.LXX / by Seth, Lord Bishop of Sarum.
It is that Theory, which influences the Actions of all living men; which steers their courses, and gives rules and measures to them in all their concernments. As, for instance.
It is that Theory, which influences the Actions of all living men; which steers their courses, and gives rules and measures to them in all their concernments. As, for instance.
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The true determination of the Question betwixt the Christian Theory and others (especially that of Epicurus ) concerning the state after Death (the Mortality or Immortality of the Soul, the Account and Iudgment after Death, the Resurrection of the Body, and the Rewards of Eternity: ) will decide the Questions of NONLATINALPHABET &, NONLATINALPHABET, Good or Evil, Prudent or Imprudent, Brave or Contemptible in the Lives or Actions of Men.
The true determination of the Question betwixt the Christian Theory and Others (especially that of Epicurus) Concerning the state After Death (the Mortality or Immortality of the Soul, the Account and Judgement After Death, the Resurrection of the Body, and the Rewards of Eternity:) will decide the Questions of &,, Good or Evil, Prudent or Imprudent, Brave or Contemptible in the Lives or Actions of Men.
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If Death have Dominion over the Whole man, and if it be an Extinction of the Soul as well as a Corruption and Dissolution of the Body; If there be no Rewards or Punishments to follow,
If Death have Dominion over the whole man, and if it be an Extinction of the Soul as well as a Corruption and Dissolution of the Body; If there be no Rewards or Punishments to follow,
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Then to deny our present Affections and appetites, or to put our selves upon hazardous and difficult designs, upon the Contemplation of something to betide us after death, is very Imprudent, Foolish, and Ignoble.
Then to deny our present Affections and appetites, or to put our selves upon hazardous and difficult designs, upon the Contemplation of something to betide us After death, is very Imprudent, Foolish, and Ignoble.
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If on the other side, the end of this mortal life be the beginning of another state, a state of happiness or misery, to be dispensed according to the Christian Theory; Then to prefer things light and Temporal, before those which are weighty and eternal, is Beastly, sottish, and Contemptible. It is the business of our most Learned Apostle, here in this Chapter, under the Comprehensive Title of the Question concerning the Resurrection, to compare and to examine the Christian and Epicurean Theories, in reference to the State of the vitâ functi.
If on the other side, the end of this Mortal life be the beginning of Another state, a state of happiness or misery, to be dispensed according to the Christian Theory; Then to prefer things Light and Temporal, before those which Are weighty and Eternal, is Beastly, sottish, and Contemptible. It is the business of our most Learned Apostle, Here in this Chapter, under the Comprehensive Title of the Question Concerning the Resurrection, to compare and to examine the Christian and Epicurean Theories, in Referente to the State of the vitâ functi.
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The Corinthian (Epicurean) Philosophy had begun like a Cancer, to eat out the Doctrine of the Resurrection, and here he labours earnestly to retrive it.
The Corinthian (Epicurean) Philosophy had begun like a Cancer, to eat out the Doctrine of the Resurrection, and Here he labours earnestly to retrieve it.
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He shews the many Absurdities of Epicurizing under a Profession of Christianity; and answers that fond Objection about the manner of the Resurrection, and the body that shall arise.
He shows the many Absurdities of Epicurizing under a Profession of Christianity; and answers that found Objection about the manner of the Resurrection, and the body that shall arise.
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The Epicurean Imposture, by the assistance of a violent Lust, an ungovernable rage, Actuated and Heightned by provocation, or inflamed by the spirit of Wine; may furnish out a Hector to a Duel; and prompt him on to die as a fool dieth.
The Epicurean Imposture, by the assistance of a violent Lust, an ungovernable rage, Actuated and Heightened by provocation, or inflamed by the Spirit of Wine; may furnish out a Hector to a Duel; and prompt him on to die as a fool Dieth.
But the foundation of Great and Heroical Performances, the just and rational, the Considerate and Sedate, the constant, perpetual, and uniform contempt of Death in all the shapes thereof, is only derived from the Christian Principle. This inspires passive valour into the hearts of men,
But the Foundation of Great and Heroical Performances, the just and rational, the Considerate and Sedate, the constant, perpetual, and uniform contempt of Death in all the shapes thereof, is only derived from the Christian Principle. This inspires passive valour into the hearts of men,
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To this the World is indebted for the Glorious Example of this day; and to this we are indebted for this Triumphal NONLATINALPHABET of the Text; O Death!
To this the World is indebted for the Glorious Exampl of this day; and to this we Are indebted for this Triumphal of the Text; O Death!
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2. Subjectivè and in Hypothesi, as it bears a part in St. Pauls Triumphant NONLATINALPHABET, and then it affords us this more restrained and particular Observation, viz.
2. Subjectivè and in Hypothesis, as it bears a part in Saint Paul's Triumphant, and then it affords us this more restrained and particular Observation, viz.
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I. Christ has procured to every true Christian or Believer the Victory over Death. Now the Assertion of the truth of this Proposition, the Explication and particular tractation of the Causes, and the Deduction, and enforcement of the Consequences of it in reference to God and Man, is so Apparently the entire Argument of the Gospel, that it is needless, among Christians, to insist on the proof of the Observation: Briefly;
I christ has procured to every true Christian or Believer the Victory over Death. Now the Assertion of the truth of this Proposition, the Explication and particular tractation of the Causes, and the Deduction, and enforcement of the Consequences of it in Referente to God and Man, is so Apparently the entire Argument of the Gospel, that it is needless, among Christians, to insist on the proof of the Observation: Briefly;
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and eternized by a miserable Resurrection under the stinging of a worm that dies not, and the tormenting rage of a Fire that never shall be quenched. In either of these Cases (in the Figurative Language of the Scripture, which speaks of Death as of a Person) it may be properly asfirmed, That Death is too hard for such a man, that it gets the victory, and holds the Dominion over him.
and eternized by a miserable Resurrection under the stinging of a worm that die not, and the tormenting rage of a Fire that never shall be quenched. In either of these Cases (in the Figurative Language of the Scripture, which speaks of Death as of a Person) it may be properly asfirmed, That Death is too hard for such a man, that it gets the victory, and holds the Dominion over him.
But if on the other side, the state of a man be advanced and bettered by his Dissolution; So that upon good Consideration, it be desirable to him to be Dissolved. If when Death shall have done its utmost, the Essential part of man, The Man that is in Man, shall be surviving, surviving in joy unspeakable;
But if on the other side, the state of a man be advanced and bettered by his Dissolution; So that upon good Consideration, it be desirable to him to be Dissolved. If when Death shall have done its utmost, the Essential part of man, The Man that is in Man, shall be surviving, surviving in joy unspeakable;
Now this is the Effect and Summary of the Gospel, to this every part of it, one way or other, doth relate, it every where assures us, that this is the condition of every true believer, Whosoever believeth in him shall not perish, i. e.
Now this is the Effect and Summary of the Gospel, to this every part of it, one Way or other, does relate, it every where assures us, that this is the condition of every true believer, Whosoever Believeth in him shall not perish, i. e.
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The whole series of this affair is per omnia Causarum genera, from the first occasion of the difference, to the last performance of the Victory, abundantly delivered in the Gospel.
The Whole series of this affair is per omnia Causarum genera, from the First occasion of the difference, to the last performance of the Victory, abundantly Delivered in the Gospel.
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death temporal and death eternal.) So that the sting of death is sin (or the Consequent of sin) and the strength of sin is the Law. It tells us, that death reigned over all; in as much as all men had sinned. That by the Law no flesh could be justified, though it was (in its nature) holy, just, and good; Yet it was become the ministry of condemnation.
death temporal and death Eternal.) So that the sting of death is since (or the Consequent of since) and the strength of sin is the Law. It tells us, that death reigned over all; in as much as all men had sinned. That by the Law no Flesh could be justified, though it was (in its nature) holy, just, and good; Yet it was become the Ministry of condemnation.
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That to take away the strength of sin (which is the Law) God sent his Son made under the Law, to redeem them that were under the Law; that to disarm death by taking away the sting thereof, He who knew no sin was made sin; That sin might not reign in us,
That to take away the strength of since (which is the Law) God sent his Son made under the Law, to Redeem them that were under the Law; that to disarm death by taking away the sting thereof, He who knew no since was made since; That since might not Reign in us,
That we might notRom. 6.14. be under the Law, but under Grace, He humbled himself to Death, even the Death of the Cross. There, He, (his own self) bare our sins in his own body;
That we might notRom. 6.14. be under the Law, but under Grace, He humbled himself to Death, even the Death of the Cross. There, He, (his own self) bore our Sins in his own body;
Thus Christ, the Captain of our Salvation, obtained the Victory over death and hell, obtained it for himself, and for all his faithful Souldiers and followers; Thus all of them have certitudinem objecti, Every true believer is victorious over death in truth, and in rei veritate.
Thus christ, the Captain of our Salvation, obtained the Victory over death and hell, obtained it for himself, and for all his faithful Soldiers and followers; Thus all of them have certitudinem Object, Every true believer is victorious over death in truth, and in rei veritate.
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But every one hath not in this life certitudinem subjecti; This is not a general Interest, to which men are entitled by Christianity, but a special Grace and priviledge, dispensed according to the peculiar prerogative of Gods Will and Pleasure.
But every one hath not in this life certitudinem Subject; This is not a general Interest, to which men Are entitled by Christianity, but a special Grace and privilege, dispensed according to the peculiar prerogative of God's Will and Pleasure.
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Though Christianity, and a just power of Contemning Death may be reciprocal, yet Christianity and the actual exercise of the contempt of Death, do not by necessity evince one another.
Though Christianity, and a just power of Contemning Death may be reciprocal, yet Christianity and the actual exercise of the contempt of Death, do not by necessity evince one Another.
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There are (on the other side) some, that having no Charity, are yet so far transported as to give their Bodys to be burned. There is a way that seemeth right unto a man,
There Are (on the other side) Some, that having no Charity, Are yet so Far transported as to give their Bodies to be burned. There is a Way that seems right unto a man,
To perform this fully, it would be requisite to lay before you the Doctrines of the Merits of Christ, and of the Grace of God, and of the Application of them by Believers. But being restrained by the occasion, I shall only endeavour to shew, that Christ (and He indeed alone) hath given his followers such a System of principles, as is apt and able to bring them to a Rational contempt of Death. Now this he hath done,
To perform this Fully, it would be requisite to lay before you the Doctrines of the Merits of christ, and of the Grace of God, and of the Application of them by Believers. But being restrained by the occasion, I shall only endeavour to show, that christ (and He indeed alone) hath given his followers such a System of principles, as is apt and able to bring them to a Rational contempt of Death. Now this he hath done,
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No other Theory (supposing it to be true) is in its nature able and apt to bring men to this heroic state. No other dissenting Theory is or can be true.
No other Theory (supposing it to be true) is in its nature able and apt to bring men to this heroic state. No other dissenting Theory is or can be true.
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Annihilation and misery Nature abhors, and the only ground of a rational Contempt of death, is a just expectation to advance and better a mans estate by dying.
Annihilation and misery Nature abhors, and the only ground of a rational Contempt of death, is a just expectation to advance and better a men estate by dying.
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This expectation arises only from a good Conscience; To reduce a man to a good habit of Conscience, nothing is powerful enough beside the powers of the World to come, a right understanding,
This expectation arises only from a good Conscience; To reduce a man to a good habit of Conscience, nothing is powerful enough beside the Powers of the World to come, a right understanding,
3. Christ has cleared the Capacity of personal rewards; and this he hath done by his Doct•ine concerning 1. The Immortality of the Soul, and 2. Of the Resurrection of the body.
3. christ has cleared the Capacity of personal rewards; and this he hath done by his Doct•ine Concerning 1. The Immortality of the Soul, and 2. Of the Resurrection of the body.
and Stars;) The forming universal Pr•positions; The Reasoning and Reflecting power of men; The strugling betwixt the Sensual and Intellectual part of man.
and Stars;) The forming universal Pr•positions; The Reasoning and Reflecting power of men; The struggling betwixt the Sensual and Intellectual part of man.
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And although beside and above these Indica•ions, there are many passage in the Law and the •rophets, from whence the immortality of the S•ul may be Concluded, (in Consequence whereof, both before and during the t•me of Christ, All the Sects of the Iews, except the Sadduces; And (I think) All the Philosophers, except Epicurus, did declare for the Doctrine of an Immortality. )
And although beside and above these Indica•ions, there Are many passage in the Law and the •rophets, from whence the immortality of the S•ul may be Concluded, (in Consequence whereof, both before and during the t•me of christ, All the Sects of the Iews, except the Sadducees; And (I think) All the Philosophers, except Epicurus, did declare for the Doctrine of an Immortality.)
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The Opinions which ruled the World before him (both of the Philosophers and of the Rabbins ) were not only false but pernicious; They still made Death the King of Terrors, and were so far from Establishing• that they overthrew the Capacity of Personal Rewards and Punishments after Death.
The Opinions which ruled the World before him (both of the Philosophers and of the Rabbis) were not only false but pernicious; They still made Death the King of Terrors, and were so Far from Establishing• that they overthrew the Capacity of Personal Rewards and Punishments After Death.
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These are the Consequences of all those Hypotheses which either destroy the substance of the Soul with Epicurus; Or the individual permanency of the Soul with the Platonists, the Peripateticks and the Stoicks. Or which assert the Metempsychosis of Souls, passing from Men to Beasts, or Men, with the Pythagoreans and many of the Iews. And these were the Imaginations which had possessed the World before the Ministry of Christ.
These Are the Consequences of all those Hypotheses which either destroy the substance of the Soul with Epicurus; Or the Individu permanency of the Soul with the Platonists, the Peripatetics and the Stoics. Or which assert the Metempsychosis of Souls, passing from Men to Beasts, or Men, with the pythagoreans and many of the Iews. And these were the Imaginations which had possessed the World before the Ministry of christ.
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If the Soul were a Crasis or Harmony, a Modus or Motion of the Body, it would then be dissolved in Death, it would cease to be or sleep in the lifeless. Atoms whereof the Body was composed.
If the Soul were a Crasis or Harmony, a Modus or Motion of the Body, it would then be dissolved in Death, it would cease to be or sleep in the Lifeless. Atoms whereof the Body was composed.
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But He hath taught us, that men may Kill the Body, and not be able to hurt the Soul; from whence it follows, that the Soul is a distinct and permanent subsistence.
But He hath taught us, that men may Kill the Body, and not be able to hurt the Soul; from whence it follows, that the Soul is a distinct and permanent subsistence.
If the Immortal part in man were a Delibation of the God-head; or Intellectus agens, or the Soul of the World, and upon Death were back again refunded into them;
If the Immortal part in man were a Delibation of the Godhead; or Intellectus agens, or the Soul of the World, and upon Death were back again refunded into them;
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the Individual nature would be destroyed; But He hath taught us, that this is still preserved, that the Souls of Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob, are distinctly preserved in the hand of God.
the Individu nature would be destroyed; But He hath taught us, that this is still preserved, that the Souls of Abraham, Isaac, and Iacob, Are distinctly preserved in the hand of God.
If Souls did transmigrate from men to beasts, or from one man to another, who could be rewarded? Pythagoras, or Euphorbus? he hath instructed us, that the Soul doth not shift and flit from one body into another,
If Souls did transmigrate from men to beasts, or from one man to Another, who could be rewarded? Pythagoras, or Euphorbus? he hath instructed us, that the Soul does not shift and flit from one body into Another,
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Lastly, He hath informed the World, that not only the souls of the Righteous, but of the Wicked also, are Immortal. That as the soul of Lazarus, so also the soul of Dives, was permanent and existent after Death.
Lastly, He hath informed the World, that not only the Souls of the Righteous, but of the Wicked also, Are Immortal. That as the soul of Lazarus, so also the soul of Dives, was permanent and existent After Death.
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2. Moreover, to fill up and c•mpleat the capacity of the whole person, and so render it intire, He hath delivered to the World the Doctrine of the Resurrection of the Body;
2. Moreover, to fill up and c•mpleat the capacity of the Whole person, and so render it entire, He hath Delivered to the World the Doctrine of the Resurrection of the Body;
Thus hath our Lord Christ cleared the Principle and foundation of a Generous Contempt of death, by bringing to Light the Capacity of Personal Rewards in the World to come.
Thus hath our Lord christ cleared the Principle and Foundation of a Generous Contempt of death, by bringing to Light the Capacity of Personal Rewards in the World to come.
But, 2. He hath clearly delivered the whole method and Administration of Rewards themselves, Inchoate and particular in our decease. 2. Vniversal, Consummate in the great Day of Retribution, at the time of the general Resurrection.
But, 2. He hath clearly Delivered the Whole method and Administration of Rewards themselves, Inchoate and particular in our decease. 2. Universal, Consummate in the great Day of Retribution, At the time of the general Resurrection.
In the Gospel we are taught, that immediately upon our Dissolution, the Souls of the Righteous enter into a state of happiness, and the souls of the wicked into a state of Infelicity.
In the Gospel we Are taught, that immediately upon our Dissolution, the Souls of the Righteous enter into a state of happiness, and the Souls of the wicked into a state of Infelicity.
Lazarus died, and immediately was carried by Angels into Abrahams Bosome; The rich man died and was buried, and presently we find him in Hell, in Torments.
Lazarus died, and immediately was carried by Angels into Abrahams Bosom; The rich man died and was buried, and presently we find him in Hell, in Torments.
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That he shall send his Angels, with a great sound of a Trumpet, and they shall gather together the Elect from the four Winds, from one end of Heaven to the other.
That he shall send his Angels, with a great found of a Trumpet, and they shall gather together the Elect from the four Winds, from one end of Heaven to the other.
That every secret thing shall be brought to light, the secret Counsels of the Heart, the hidden Works of Darkness, shall be revealed, and he shall Render to every one according to his Deeds.
That every secret thing shall be brought to Light, the secret Counsels of the Heart, the hidden Works of Darkness, shall be revealed, and he shall Render to every one according to his deeds.
Finally, that upon the sentence given, the righteous shall enter into joy unspeakable and full of Glory; And the Wicked shall pass into a state of everlasting torment, where shall be weeping,
Finally, that upon the sentence given, the righteous shall enter into joy unspeakable and full of Glory; And the Wicked shall pass into a state of everlasting torment, where shall be weeping,
As there are movimenta mechanica (mechanical powers) whereby the motion of bodies is excited and regulated; So Rewards and Punishments are movimenta spiritualia, those spiritual powers, which excite and regulate the motions of the Soul;
As there Are movimenta mechanica (mechanical Powers) whereby the motion of bodies is excited and regulated; So Rewards and Punishments Are movimenta spiritualia, those spiritual Powers, which excite and regulate the motions of the Soul;
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This Consideration is able effectually to affright men from base and ignoble Actions, and to inspire them with noble and heroical designs, to raise them above all worldly things,
This Consideration is able effectually to affright men from base and ignoble Actions, and to inspire them with noble and heroical designs, to raise them above all worldly things,
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He confirmed the truth of his Doctrine, the Divinity of his precepts, the certainty of the Rewards, and punishments of the world to come, the infallible performance of his promises, and his threatnings.
He confirmed the truth of his Doctrine, the Divinity of his Precepts, the certainty of the Rewards, and punishments of the world to come, the infallible performance of his promises, and his threatenings.
Not by giving the world a set and series of imaginary principles of vain Philosophy, and Science falsly so called, engendring strifes and everlasting disputations.
Not by giving the world a Set and series of imaginary principles of vain Philosophy, and Science falsely so called, engendering strifes and everlasting disputations.
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Not by bare Assertions, and confident Repetitions only, as did the Epicureans of old; And as is the manner of some in our daies, who have taken up their principles amongst our selves
Not by bore Assertions, and confident Repetitions only, as did the Epicureans of old; And as is the manner of Some in our days, who have taken up their principles among our selves
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But by evidences plain and convincing, by proofs sensible and experimental, partcularly accommodate to the eviction of the truth of the matter in question, and to the conviction of all mankind;
But by evidences plain and convincing, by proofs sensible and experimental, partcularly accommodate to the eviction of the truth of the matter in question, and to the conviction of all mankind;
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By raising Lazarus and others from the dead, he at once gave an experiment of the immortality of the Soul, and of the Resurrection of the body, of the capacity of eternal Rewards and Punishments.
By raising Lazarus and Others from the dead, he At once gave an experiment of the immortality of the Soul, and of the Resurrection of the body, of the capacity of Eternal Rewards and Punishments.
Of all his Doctrines he gave infallible, sensible, undeniable proof, by the purity of his Precepts; The Sanctity of his Life; The Testimony and witness of his Death.
Of all his Doctrines he gave infallible, sensible, undeniable proof, by the purity of his Precepts; The Sanctity of his Life; The Testimony and witness of his Death.
By his Predictions and his Miracles; By a thousand several instances of supernatural Wisdom and Power; By his glorious Resurrection, his Visible Ascension;
By his Predictions and his Miracles; By a thousand several instances of supernatural Wisdom and Power; By his glorious Resurrection, his Visible Ascension;
Thus the Captain of our Salvation, the Author and Finisher of our Faith, hath cleared the Foundation and Principle of Heroic Actions, in exhibiting to the World, the Grounds and Causes of a just and rational contempt of Death.
Thus the Captain of our Salvation, the Author and Finisher of our Faith, hath cleared the Foundation and Principle of Heroic Actions, in exhibiting to the World, the Grounds and Causes of a just and rational contempt of Death.
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ANd now, blessed be his Holy Name, who by his Grace, applying those Principles to the hearts of the Professors of Christianity, is pleased in all Ages to raise up Christian Heroes for a Testimony to the energy of his eternal Gospel. And in particular, Blessed be his Name, who in our Time, and in our Nation, hath been pleased to raise up that Great and most Honourable Person, the Illustrious GEORGE Duke of ALBEMARLE, that Great and most eminent and uniform despiser of Death; That Glorious Performer of Heroic Actions. Concerning whom I am obliged (though very briefly and scantly) to speak His Country the source of many Gallant men.
ANd now, blessed be his Holy Name, who by his Grace, applying those Principles to the hearts of the Professors of Christianity, is pleased in all Ages to raise up Christian Heroes for a Testimony to the energy of his Eternal Gospel. And in particular, Blessed be his Name, who in our Time, and in our nation, hath been pleased to raise up that Great and most Honourable Person, the Illustrious GEORGE Duke of ALBEMARLE, that Great and most eminent and uniform despiser of Death; That Glorious Performer of Heroic Actions. Concerning whom I am obliged (though very briefly and scantly) to speak His Country the source of many Gallant men.
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the degrees by which he ascended, His youthful essays, His virile Performances both at Sea and Land; in Forreign Countrys, in England, Ireland, Scotland, (All memorable,
the Degrees by which he ascended, His youthful essays, His virile Performances both At Sea and Land; in Foreign Countries, in England, Ireland, Scotland, (All memorable,
The little which I intend to speak, shall take its Epocha from that time, when God was pleased to raise him up to be our Deliverer, to call him forth and show him openly upon the Theater of the World; making him a spectacle to Angels and to men.
The little which I intend to speak, shall take its Epocha from that time, when God was pleased to raise him up to be our Deliverer, to call him forth and show him openly upon the Theater of the World; making him a spectacle to Angels and to men.
1. That a greater Action hath not been performed, than that of the Restauration. 2. That a greater Person than He, concerning whom we are speaking, hath not b••n:
1. That a greater Actium hath not been performed, than that of the Restauration. 2. That a greater Person than He, Concerning whom we Are speaking, hath not b••n:
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To enter into the places of Rhetorick, and to expatiate in a formal Panegyrick, were to violate your patience, and offend the manes of him, to whom we perform this parentation.
To enter into the places of Rhetoric, and to expatiate in a formal Panegyric, were to violate your patience, and offend the manes of him, to whom we perform this parentation.
In compliance with this Character of him, I shall briefly and plainly intreat you to consider, That for a man to exert an Heroical performance, two things are requisite.
In compliance with this Character of him, I shall briefly and plainly entreat you to Consider, That for a man to exert an Heroical performance, two things Are requisite.
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2. Moreover, seeing that Honor est in honor ante, and lies in the Apprehension of Spectators, who alwaies have one eye on the prosperity, as well as an anoth•• 〈 ◊ 〉 the merit of a person;
2. Moreover, seeing that Honour est in honour ante, and lies in the Apprehension of Spectators, who always have one eye on the Prosperity, as well as an anoth•• 〈 ◊ 〉 the merit of a person;
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And who do not give a final Judgment, ante obitum supremaque funera. Therefore to estimate the greatness of this Person, I shall intreat you to consider, 2. The perseverance of his vertue, 3. The Felicity wherewith it was attended.
And who do not give a final Judgement, ante obitum supremaque funera. Therefore to estimate the greatness of this Person, I shall entreat you to Consider, 2. The perseverance of his virtue, 3. The Felicity wherewith it was attended.
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and Confusion had obtained and held a Dominion of 20 years. The Flower of our Nobility, Gentry, &c. cut off by the Sword of the Rebellious; How were the mighty fallen!
and Confusion had obtained and held a Dominion of 20 Years. The Flower of our Nobilt, Gentry, etc. Cut off by the Sword of the Rebellious; How were the mighty fallen!
I may not stand to make a gradation of our miseries, — Quanquam animus meminisse horret — Yet I must repeat it, the King and the Priest (the best of Kings, a most excellent Prelate) fell under the Swords, rather under the Axes of an impious Rebellion. The Sun was turned into Darkness, the Moon into bloud, the Stars thrown from their Orbs. Our Religion abolished, our Foundations overturned, our Laws abrogated.
I may not stand to make a gradation of our misery's, — Quanquam animus Meminisse Horret — Yet I must repeat it, the King and the Priest (the best of Kings, a most excellent Prelate) fell under the Swords, rather under the Axes of an impious Rebellion. The Sun was turned into Darkness, the Moon into blood, the Stars thrown from their Orbs. Our Religion abolished, our Foundations overturned, our Laws abrogated.
Instead of Religion; Atheism, and Infidelity, Fanatick Rage and wild Enthusiasm: Instead of Liberty and property, the voice of Sequestrations and Plunders, Decimations, Transportation, Imprisonment, were heard in the Land.
Instead of Religion; Atheism, and Infidelity, Fanatic Rage and wild Enthusiasm: Instead of Liberty and property, the voice of Sequestrations and Plunders, Decimations, Transportation, Imprisonment, were herd in the Land.
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God permitted them to fill up the measure of their Iniquities, to baffle every attempt for a Restitution. He suffered them to ride over our heads, Tinkers,
God permitted them to fill up the measure of their Iniquities, to baffle every attempt for a Restitution. He suffered them to ride over our Heads, Tinkers,
Immediately he was not disobedient to the Heavenly motion, but he forthwith proceeded to the performance of Actions able to justifie the belief of a Divine Assistance.
Immediately he was not disobedient to the Heavenly motion, but he forthwith proceeded to the performance of Actions able to justify the belief of a Divine Assistance.
By a deep Prudence, and an impregnable Taciturnity, he confounded the wisdom of the Wise, and he put to shame the pretended Spirit of the fanatical Enthusiasts.
By a deep Prudence, and an impregnable Taciturnity, he confounded the Wisdom of the Wise, and he put to shame the pretended Spirit of the fanatical Enthusiasts.
By his Courage and his Prudence, Himself (at first alone in the Design) without any Confidents or Correspondents, being then in an unsure conquered Country; friendless, moniless, unarmed, and unprovided. Taking to him the help of a few cold Streamers, in the Compass of a few weeks, without the expence of one drop of bloud, He scattered the invincible Armies and Armadoes of the Rebellious, which had so long subjugated these Nations,
By his Courage and his Prudence, Himself (At First alone in the Design) without any Confidents or Correspondents, being then in an unsure conquered Country; friendless, moneyless, unarmed, and unprovided. Taking to him the help of a few cold Streamers, in the Compass of a few weeks, without the expense of one drop of blood, He scattered the invincible Armies and Armadas of the Rebellious, which had so long subjugated these nations,
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He reduced into Obedience all the Cities, Towns, Castles, Forts, Armies, Navies, Magazines, of England, Scotland, Ireland, and our Foreign Plantations.
He reduced into obedience all the Cities, Towns, Castles, Forts, Armies, Navies, Magazines, of England, Scotland, Ireland, and our Foreign Plantations.
And when he had them there, when these Nations trembled under ambiguous Expectations, and the wondring world were gazing and conjecturing which way the moment of his prodigious fortune would incline him; He chose the way of Conscience and Religion.
And when he had them there, when these nations trembled under ambiguous Expectations, and the wondering world were gazing and conjecturing which Way the moment of his prodigious fortune would incline him; He chosen the Way of Conscience and Religion.
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The fatuous glaring Lustre of a prosperous Usurpation could not seduce him. But imbracing the well-weighed dictates of a sober, solid, Christian understanding, he sacrificed all his acquisitions to Honour and Justice, plainly Heroical and Divine.
The fatuous glaring Lustre of a prosperous Usurpation could not seduce him. But embracing the well-weighed dictates of a Sobrium, solid, Christian understanding, he sacrificed all his acquisitions to Honour and justice, plainly Heroical and Divine.
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He restored to every Man his own; to the King he restored the Throne of his Royal Predecessors; to the Nobles their Honours and ancient Priviledges, (tribute to whom tribute, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour belonged.) To the whole Nation he restored their Religion, their Laws, their Liberties, their Properties, (And to some of the Regicides he repaid their due.)
He restored to every Man his own; to the King he restored the Throne of his Royal Predecessors; to the Nobles their Honours and ancient Privileges, (tribute to whom tribute, Fear to whom Fear, honour to whom honour belonged.) To the Whole nation he restored their Religion, their Laws, their Liberties, their Properties, (And to Some of the Regicides he repaid their due.)
Thus was God pleased by the ministry of his hand (at a time and in a manner unexpected, by a surprize of grace and bounty) to turn our Captivity as the Rivers in the South, to fill our mouths with laughter, and our tongues with joy.
Thus was God pleased by the Ministry of his hand (At a time and in a manner unexpected, by a surprise of grace and bounty) to turn our Captivity as the rivers in the South, to fill our mouths with laughter, and our tongues with joy.
O that men would therefore praise the Lord for his Goodness, and (by their Gratitude and Obedience) declare the wonders of this Heroical transaction, Surely here was NONLATINALPHABET, This was the Lords doing, and it will be marvellous in all succeeding Generations;
O that men would Therefore praise the Lord for his goodness, and (by their Gratitude and obedience) declare the wonders of this Heroical transaction, Surely Here was, This was the lords doing, and it will be marvellous in all succeeding Generations;
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He it was that sent Redemption to his people by the hand of this Great Leader, as of old he did to Israel by the hand of Moses. Concerning this whole Transaction I shall only say, it cannot be parallel'd out of the Rolls and Records of the Generations which are past, and it will be remembred and admired in the Generations which are to come. This was the State of that Glorious Action.
He it was that sent Redemption to his people by the hand of this Great Leader, as of old he did to Israel by the hand of Moses. Concerning this Whole Transaction I shall only say, it cannot be paralleled out of the Rolls and Records of the Generations which Are passed, and it will be remembered and admired in the Generations which Are to come. This was the State of that Glorious Actium.
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2. In the next place, towards an estimate of his person, be pleased briefly to reflect upon his Demeanour afterwards; consider how all his following Actions were answerable to this grand leading performance, and were in their kind Great and Heroical.
2. In the next place, towards an estimate of his person, be pleased briefly to reflect upon his Demeanour afterwards; Consider how all his following Actions were answerable to this grand leading performance, and were in their kind Great and Heroical.
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Did ever any person (after so great an Action) exceed him in the temper and sobriety of his mind, or in the Dutifulness, usefulness, the strenuous labour, the Constancy and final perseverance of all his following performances? After that (by the mercies of God ) the publick affairs were composed,
Did ever any person (After so great an Actium) exceed him in the temper and sobriety of his mind, or in the Dutifulness, usefulness, the strenuous labour, the Constancy and final perseverance of all his following performances? After that (by the Mercies of God) the public affairs were composed,
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Did He use any Insolencies? Offer at any Extravagancies? Attempt any Exorbitancies? Side with any Factions? Make any Intrigues? Cherish any Resentments? Nay, but entirely and absolutely, ( without any the least reserve,) He devoted himself to the service of his King and Country, and to the support and preservation of those Great Interests of Church and State, which God by his Ministry had Restored.
Did He use any Insolences? Offer At any Extravagancies? Attempt any Extravagancies? Side with any Factions? Make any Intrigues? Cherish any Resentments? Nay, but entirely and absolutely, (without any the least reserve,) He devoted himself to the service of his King and Country, and to the support and preservation of those Great Interests of Church and State, which God by his Ministry had Restored.
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If ever any living man did studiously decline employments, because they were easie; and offer himself to others, because of their Difficulties; embracing with a greedy magnanimity the very labour and Danger of them, certainly He was that person. To omit the industrious execution of his other Offices, wherein no man could exceed him, the vigilant and laborious performance of his place of General, which obliged him to a Constant, perpetual care of all his Majesties Forces,
If ever any living man did studiously decline employments, Because they were easy; and offer himself to Others, Because of their Difficulties; embracing with a greedy magnanimity the very labour and Danger of them, Certainly He was that person. To omit the Industria execution of his other Offices, wherein no man could exceed him, the vigilant and laborious performance of his place of General, which obliged him to a Constant, perpetual care of all his Majesties Forces,
and to a vigilant eye over all the Nation (and the like.) When God was pleased to send upon the Cities of London and Westminster that tremendous Plague,
and to a vigilant eye over all the nation (and the like.) When God was pleased to send upon the Cities of London and Westminster that tremendous Plague,
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and every one by an eager flight withdrew themselves from the danger, how earnestly did he petition that he might stay at Westminster! There he staid,
and every one by an eager flight withdrew themselves from the danger, how earnestly did he petition that he might stay At Westminster! There he stayed,
and by the exceeding hazzard and indefatigable labours of his person, and by a pious, timely, prudent erogation of his Charity, he was a succour and support to a languishing Nation, a dying people.
and by the exceeding hazard and indefatigable labours of his person, and by a pious, timely, prudent erogation of his Charity, he was a succour and support to a languishing nation, a dying people.
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When the War grew to an excess of fierceness, how promptly and desirously did he profer himself to the Engagement! I need not stand upon this Argument, Non ignota loquor. This was his disposition, this was his practice, such was his Constant behaviour to the last.
When the War grew to an excess of fierceness, how promptly and desirously did he proffer himself to the Engagement! I need not stand upon this Argument, Non ignota Loquor. This was his disposition, this was his practice, such was his Constant behaviour to the last.
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1. As for his temporal felicities (received at the hand of God) they may be reduced to three orders, 1. Personal. 2. Domestical or Oeconomical. 3. Popular, or Political.
1. As for his temporal felicities (received At the hand of God) they may be reduced to three order, 1. Personal. 2. Domestical or Economical. 3. Popular, or Political.
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1. That great things might be done by him, God was pleased to bestow upon him great Endowments; Many and great Deliverances, Great and Glorious successes.
1. That great things might be done by him, God was pleased to bestow upon him great Endowments; Many and great Deliverances, Great and Glorious Successes.
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God had bestowed upon him, A large understanding, A deep judgment, A capacious and a Retentive memory, An admirable faculty of dispatch of business, A strong compacted Body, A solid mind, not apt to be elevated or depressed, An invincible Courage, A sedate and uniform contempt of Death.
God had bestowed upon him, A large understanding, A deep judgement, A capacious and a Retentive memory, an admirable faculty of dispatch of business, A strong compacted Body, A solid mind, not apt to be elevated or depressed, an invincible Courage, A sedate and uniform contempt of Death.
Each of these hard to be equalled, all together never to be exceeded. To reserve him for honourable and great performances, he bestowed upon him a thousand eminent,
Each of these hard to be equaled, all together never to be exceeded. To reserve him for honourable and great performances, he bestowed upon him a thousand eminent,
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and great deliverances; I believe there is hardly any man living, who had been more often or more dangerously ingaged, yet (I have often heard him say that) he was never considerably hurt, or wounded, God covered his head in the day of Battel,
and great Deliverances; I believe there is hardly any man living, who had been more often or more dangerously engaged, yet (I have often herd him say that) he was never considerably hurt, or wounded, God covered his head in the day of Battle,
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He fil'd up and vastly exceeded the Catalogue of St. Paul. From perils of Robbers, from perils from his own Country-men, from perils among Strangers, from perils in the City, from perils in the Field, from perils in the Sea, from perils among false Brethren, from perils by the plague, from perils by war, from perils of Assassination — from perils innumerable, the Lord delivered him.
He filled up and vastly exceeded the Catalogue of Saint Paul. From perils of Robbers, from perils from his own Countrymen, from perils among Strangers, from perils in the city, from perils in the Field, from perils in the Sea, from perils among false Brothers, from perils by the plague, from perils by war, from perils of Assassination — from perils innumerable, the Lord Delivered him.
No age can equal that success of the Restauration; He never felt into any Great Disaster in his profession (which is the common fate of great Commanders) And even where the issue of the whole matter hath not been very prosperous, God hath ordered his part so, that he hath come off with immortal Honour and Reputation. Such was his personal felicity.
No age can equal that success of the Restauration; He never felt into any Great Disaster in his profession (which is the Common fate of great Commanders) And even where the issue of the Whole matter hath not been very prosperous, God hath ordered his part so, that he hath come off with immortal Honour and Reputation. Such was his personal felicity.
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He was the best Father in the world, and God was pleased to bless him with a Son of eminent abilities, of body and mind, fitted for the support of his Honour, and the continuance of his Name and Family.
He was the best Father in the world, and God was pleased to bless him with a Son of eminent abilities, of body and mind, fitted for the support of his Honour, and the Continuance of his Name and Family.
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He lived to see him entred into the service of his Country, (as Hanno entred Hannibal, against the Romans, so) he entred him in the Loyal Antifanatical House of Commons.
He lived to see him entered into the service of his Country, (as Hanno entered Hannibal, against the Roman, so) he entered him in the Loyal Antifanatical House of Commons.
He lived to see him disposed of in a very Honourable marriage, seasoned by himself in the principles of Vertue, and Religion, Honour and deep Loyalty, Disposed to follow him in the ways of Honour which himself had traced, and in Gods due time to become a support and ornament of his Country.
He lived to see him disposed of in a very Honourable marriage, seasoned by himself in the principles of Virtue, and Religion, Honour and deep Loyalty, Disposed to follow him in the ways of Honour which himself had traced, and in God's due time to become a support and ornament of his Country.
Lastly, God blessed his endeavours with honour and acceptance of men, of all that are good and honest in the Land, from the King that fitteth upon the Throne, to the meanest Beggar in the street.
Lastly, God blessed his endeavours with honour and acceptance of men, of all that Are good and honest in the Land, from the King that fits upon the Throne, to the Meanest Beggar in the street.
They thought he could do all things, (as Martha said unto Christ, Lord if thou-hadst been here, our Brother Lazarus had not dyed) how oft hath it been said by common people,
They Thought he could do all things, (as Martha said unto christ, Lord if thou-hadstd been Here, our Brother Lazarus had not died) how oft hath it been said by Common people,
His Heart was upon them for their Religion and Loyalty, he mourned for their divisions; exceedingly laboured the uniting of both Houses, and the Continuance of this Parliament.
His Heart was upon them for their Religion and Loyalty, he mourned for their divisions; exceedingly laboured the uniting of both Houses, and the Continuance of this Parliament.
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But incomparably beyond all his other worldly felicities, was the constant, uninterrupted, Ardent Affection of His Soveraign Lord and Master. He conferred upon him Riches, and Honours. He Cherished him in His Royal Bosome. He pursu'd him with perpetual Ardors without Intermission or abatement. No shadow of Suspicion, no Cloud of Iealousie, no Qualm of Satiety arose, from the first Moment of his Services, to the last moment of his Life.
But incomparably beyond all his other worldly felicities, was the constant, uninterrupted, ardent Affection of His Sovereign Lord and Master. He conferred upon him Riches, and Honours. He Cherished him in His Royal Bosom. He pursued him with perpetual Ardors without Intermission or abatement. No shadow of Suspicion, no Cloud of Jealousy, no Qualm of Satiety arose, from the First Moment of his Services, to the last moment of his Life.
Nay, his Love to him is stronger then Death, His Affection follows him after death, in a paternal tenderness towards his Son. In the glorious Parentation of this Day;
Nay, his Love to him is Stronger then Death, His Affection follows him After death, in a paternal tenderness towards his Son. In the glorious Parentation of this Day;
What can a pious Prince do more then to deliver his remains to be deposited in the Sepulture of the Kings of England, and his Renown to be preserved in the memorials of all Posterity?
What can a pious Prince do more then to deliver his remains to be deposited in the Sepulture of the Kings of England, and his Renown to be preserved in the memorials of all Posterity?
These are some few Instances of the favour God shewed to this Great Person in this World. It is true, that all worldly felicities in this life are not to be valued without the hopes of his felicity in Heaven; I shall speak therefore one word of that, and so Conclude.
These Are Some few Instances of the favour God showed to this Great Person in this World. It is true, that all worldly felicities in this life Are not to be valued without the hope's of his felicity in Heaven; I shall speak Therefore one word of that, and so Conclude.
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In all that I have spoken, or shall speak concerning him, I would not be understood to pretend, that he was exempt from humane failings, and Infirmities, Quisque suos patimur manes;
In all that I have spoken, or shall speak Concerning him, I would not be understood to pretend, that he was exempt from humane failings, and Infirmities, Quisque suos patimur manes;
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But his vertues were great and eminent, his merits known to all the world. Surely he had no failings comparable to the envy and ingratitude of his detractors.
But his Virtues were great and eminent, his merits known to all the world. Surely he had no failings comparable to the envy and ingratitude of his detractors.
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Moreover we have a gratious God, a merciful Redeemer, an High Priest sensible of our Infirmities; And we have reason to believe that his Infirmities were washed away by the blood of Iesus.
Moreover we have a gracious God, a merciful Redeemer, an High Priest sensible of our Infirmities; And we have reason to believe that his Infirmities were washed away by the blood of Iesus.
This I speak, not to boast of the particular honour which he was pleased to do me (his Conversation was universally such, towards all mankind, humble, easie, and familiar; I am perswaded that hardly any did ever exceed him in this part of the greatness of his mind, he was NONLATINALPHABET, the self same person in every position, never depressed, never elated by his fortune ) but I mention these particulars only ad faciendam fidem.
This I speak, not to boast of the particular honour which he was pleased to do me (his Conversation was universally such, towards all mankind, humble, easy, and familiar; I am persuaded that hardly any did ever exceed him in this part of the greatness of his mind, he was, the self same person in every position, never depressed, never elated by his fortune) but I mention these particulars only ad faciendam fidem.
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His Religion did not indeed consist in talking, canting, boasting, (of priviledges or atteinments) censuring, or disobedience. But it was solid, real, and substantial; And it had these marks.
His Religion did not indeed consist in talking, canting, boasting, (of privileges or atteinments) censuring, or disobedience. But it was solid, real, and substantial; And it had these marks.
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Through all the Varieties of his life, he adhered constantly to the true reformed Protestant Profession, and was a Lover of the Doctrine, Discipline and Government of the Church of England.
Through all the Varieties of his life, he adhered constantly to the true reformed Protestant Profession, and was a Lover of the Doctrine, Discipline and Government of the Church of England.
He was a great detester of Sacriledge; he hath often told me with Ioy and Resolution, that he never had or would have in the Compass of his Estate, any part that had ever been devoted to pious Uses.
He was a great detester of Sacrilege; he hath often told me with Joy and Resolution, that he never had or would have in the Compass of his Estate, any part that had ever been devoted to pious Uses.
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He was constant in attendance on Religious Duties (Prayers, Sermons, &c.) and would not depart hence without the Viaticum Christianorum, the Communion of the Body and Blood of his Redeemer, which he received with all the Testimonies of Penitence, Devotion, and Comfort.
He was constant in attendance on Religious Duties (Prayers, Sermons, etc.) and would not depart hence without the Viaticum Christians, the Communion of the Body and Blood of his Redeemer, which he received with all the Testimonies of Penitence, Devotion, and Comfort.
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As for the truth of the Graces of a Christian Spirit, the surest time to judge of them is the time of trial; the time of the greatest trial, is the time of Sickness and the approaches of death; And in reference to these, I am perswaded that,
As for the truth of the Graces of a Christian Spirit, the Surest time to judge of them is the time of trial; the time of the greatest trial, is the time of Sickness and the Approaches of death; And in Referente to these, I am persuaded that,
If all these ( sealed with a clear and perfect understanding to the last moment, and with a gentle, placid and decorous Exit) are any grounds whereby to judge of a Christians estate in reference to the World to come, then the World hath reason to be perswaded of the happy Condition of this Great person.
If all these (sealed with a clear and perfect understanding to the last moment, and with a gentle, placid and decorous Exit) Are any grounds whereby to judge of a Christians estate in Referente to the World to come, then the World hath reason to be persuaded of the happy Condition of this Great person.
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So his trial was not the ordinary trial of men, it was not in outward matters, but in his body; his plague was the plague of the heart, without a metaphor:
So his trial was not the ordinary trial of men, it was not in outward matters, but in his body; his plague was the plague of the heart, without a metaphor:
about three days before his death he foretold the time of it plain enough, with joy and Satisfaction; Two daies before it, he told me, That no man in England (that was his word) was more willing or more desirous to die then himself.
about three days before his death he foretold the time of it plain enough, with joy and Satisfaction; Two days before it, he told me, That no man in England (that was his word) was more willing or more desirous to die then himself.
The evening before his Death he said several times, that that day had been better than any of his former, and that the next day he should be better then he had been in all his Life.
The evening before his Death he said several times, that that day had been better than any of his former, and that the next day he should be better then he had been in all his Life.
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for about nine of the Clock in the next morning (soon after he had been recommended to God in the Prayers and Offices of the Church ) he fell into a short agony of the duration of about two or three minutes, he gave one inward Groan, and a little subsiding in his Chair, he gently and placidly yielded up the Ghost.
for about nine of the Clock in the next morning (soon After he had been recommended to God in the Prayers and Offices of the Church) he fell into a short agony of the duration of about two or three minutes, he gave one inward Groan, and a little subsiding in his Chair, he gently and placidly yielded up the Ghost.
This was the Exit of this Illustrious person; when his heart and strength failed, God was the strength of this heart, and we have reason to hope and to believe, that he is his portion for ever.
This was the Exit of this Illustrious person; when his heart and strength failed, God was the strength of this heart, and we have reason to hope and to believe, that he is his portion for ever.
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That his eminent contempt of death (so remarkable to all the world) was drawn from the Christian Principles. So that he Sang within himself St. Paul's Epinikion, O Death &c; Wherefore I conclude with St. Paul's Inference,
That his eminent contempt of death (so remarkable to all the world) was drawn from the Christian Principles. So that he Sang within himself Saint Paul's Epinikion, Oh Death etc.; Wherefore I conclude with Saint Paul's Inference,
Let us give thanks to God who giveth us the Victory, Let us give thanks to God who hath given us the great Example of this day. Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking up to Jesus the author and finisher of our Faith, Let us be stedfast, unmoveable, alwaies abounding in the Work of the Lord,
Let us give thanks to God who gives us the Victory, Let us give thanks to God who hath given us the great Exampl of this day. Let us run with patience the raze that is Set before us, looking up to jesus the author and finisher of our Faith, Let us be steadfast, Unmovable, always abounding in the Work of the Lord,
