AS undue praises is a piece of flattery that suits only with base and slavish spirits, who dare sacrifice their Consciences to satisfy some persons vain glorious humour, endeavouring by the vermilion of their sale-oratory to paint them at their death like Saints, who in their lifetime, were no better than Devils.
AS undue praises is a piece of flattery that suits only with base and slavish spirits, who Dare sacrifice their Consciences to satisfy Some Persons vain glorious humour, endeavouring by the vermilion of their sale-oratory to paint them At their death like Saints, who in their lifetime, were no better than Devils.
So on the other side to deny Commendations where true worth claimes them as due, is a superstitious niceness savouring either of ignorance to descern it,
So on the other side to deny Commendations where true worth claims them as due, is a superstitious niceness savouring either of ignorance to discern it,
For I am sure as this is commanded by the Apostle, James c. 1. v. 27. so the other is allowed by Solomon, who spendeth, almost the 31th chapter of the Proverbs in the praise of the vertuous women, and v. 30. saith, A woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
For I am sure as this is commanded by the Apostle, James c. 1. v. 27. so the other is allowed by Solomon, who spendeth, almost the 31th chapter of the Proverbs in the praise of the virtuous women, and v. 30. Says, A woman that fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
And as the wise man warrants our Commendation of the vertuous, so the Knowledg that many here present had of the vertues of this deceased Gentlewoman, will not only warrant,
And as the wise man warrants our Commendation of the virtuous, so the Knowledge that many Here present had of the Virtues of this deceased Gentlewoman, will not only warrant,
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and honour, which I do and shall owe to his precious Memory and you the service of quickning your graces by reminding you of hers, which I doubt not wilbe acceptable to some,
and honour, which I do and shall owe to his precious Memory and you the service of quickening your graces by reminding you of hers, which I doubt not will acceptable to Some,
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But though many of our degenerate Nobility and Gentry think it honour and Dignity sufficient, that they be known to be the Sons & Daughters of such Parents:
But though many of our degenerate Nobilt and Gentry think it honour and Dignity sufficient, that they be known to be the Sons & Daughters of such Parents:
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such a Noble mans son, such a Knights daughter, and Glory, worldly Nobility necessarily descending upon them, need not endeavour to excel in any worthy or well-doing;
such a Noble men son, such a Knights daughter, and Glory, worldly Nobilt necessarily descending upon them, need not endeavour to excel in any worthy or welldoing;
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For where Vertue is wanting, Great men, as Sir W. Raleigh truly says, are but like painted papers, whom ignorant persons worship in stead of Christ, our Lady, or other Saints.
For where Virtue is wanting, Great men, as Sir W. Raleigh truly Says, Are but like painted papers, whom ignorant Persons worship in stead of christ, our Lady, or other Saints.
The time would fail me, should I speak of her rare natural Endowments, her quick fancy, her piercing wit, her skill in the French Language, the improvement she made of her liberal and religious education under the vertuous and pious Lady, the Lady Denham.
The time would fail me, should I speak of her rare natural Endowments, her quick fancy, her piercing wit, her skill in the French Language, the improvement she made of her liberal and religious education under the virtuous and pious Lady, the Lady Denham.
Neither must I here call to mind, that NONLATINALPHABET her sweet and gentle Disposition (which very rarely accompanies such parts) whereby she tyed the soules of all that knew her,
Neither must I Here call to mind, that her sweet and gentle Disposition (which very rarely Accompanies such parts) whereby she tied the Souls of all that knew her,
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nor yet may I do more than barely mention her courteous and modest deportment, her wise, witty and pertinent Discourses, that rendred her so beloved and desired,
nor yet may I do more than barely mention her courteous and modest deportment, her wise, witty and pertinent Discourses, that rendered her so Beloved and desired,
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That therefore which I'le speak to is, What is yet more consideraable, and worthy both praise and imitation, such as may rather move our emulation of her Piety,
That Therefore which I'll speak to is, What is yet more consideraable, and worthy both praise and imitation, such as may rather move our emulation of her Piety,
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and what I shall say concerning her life for the quickening of our dead and drowsie soules, shall be such as wherein I am well assured, neither my own heart;
and what I shall say Concerning her life for the quickening of our dead and drowsy Souls, shall be such as wherein I am well assured, neither my own heart;
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And there are those here present, who can witness, and I hope will imitate her Christian course of private reading, prayer and meditation, those morning and evening sacrifices.
And there Are those Here present, who can witness, and I hope will imitate her Christian course of private reading, prayer and meditation, those morning and evening Sacrifices.
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and whatever else she minded, never forgot to put on those Ornaments of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God and all good men is of great price.
and whatever Else she minded, never forgotten to put on those Ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit, which in the sighed of God and all good men is of great price.
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She kept so strict a watch over her self, that she lived in the world unspotted with the vanities of youth, which time, the generality look upon as priviledged from such serious entertainments of themselves, and severities of Religion.
She kept so strict a watch over her self, that she lived in the world unspotted with the vanities of youth, which time, the generality look upon as privileged from such serious entertainments of themselves, and severities of Religion.
but took her into his own Teaching, and learn't her so effectually those Great Lessons of self-denyal and mortification, that, contrary to those silly women mentioned by St. Paul; whereas for her time she might have been a Learner,
but took her into his own Teaching, and learnt her so effectually those Great Lessons of self-denial and mortification, that, contrary to those silly women mentioned by Saint Paul; whereas for her time she might have been a Learner,
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I am sure, I have thought so when I have been with her, and that far greater abilities than I dare pretend to, might have convers'd with her to their very great Advantage;
I am sure, I have Thought so when I have been with her, and that Far greater abilities than I Dare pretend to, might have conversed with her to their very great Advantage;
That Plato, if he had lived in her time, might have found his timorous supposition brought into absolute Act, and to the enravishment of his amazed soul, might have beheld Vertue become visible to his outward sight.
That Plato, if he had lived in her time, might have found his timorous supposition brought into absolute Act, and to the enravishment of his amazed soul, might have beheld Virtue become visible to his outward sighed.
and her heart such a Treasure of good things, he must be an arrant Sce•t•ck that should doubt of it, who knew how able and ready she was to assist any sick persons,
and her heart such a Treasure of good things, he must be an arrant Sce•t•ck that should doubt of it, who knew how able and ready she was to assist any sick Persons,
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Nero had been better than Saint Paul, who was b•ffe•ed with a messenger of Satan, our Saviour hath given us a rule to interpret providence by, Luck. 13. Think not that the •alile •s were •r••t•r ••nners because they s•ffered such things.
Nero had been better than Saint Paul, who was b•ffe•ed with a Messenger of Satan, our Saviour hath given us a Rule to interpret providence by, Luck. 13. Think not that the •alile •s were •r••t•r ••nners Because they s•ffered such things.
God saw her the fittest person amongst us all to be made a monitor to us, to use our health and wits to those ends for which they were given us, she being one, whose sufferings in this nature could not prejudice her future Happinesse as having before-hand secured that by an early working out her salvation with feare and trembling.
God saw her the Fittest person among us all to be made a monitor to us, to use our health and wits to those ends for which they were given us, she being one, whose sufferings in this nature could not prejudice her future Happiness as having beforehand secured that by an early working out her salvation with Fear and trembling.
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We are now drawing to the end of her life, and this dicourse, and we shall see that such was the goodnesse of God to her, that she died as well as lived an excellent Christian, renouncing all her own righteousnesse,
We Are now drawing to the end of her life, and this discourse, and we shall see that such was the Goodness of God to her, that she died as well as lived an excellent Christian, renouncing all her own righteousness,
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as is cleare, by the words she spake about 2, or 3. houres before her death, viz. I acknowledge the great goodnesse of my Saviour Jesus Christ in saving my soul eternally.
as is clear, by the words she spoke about 2, or 3. hours before her death, viz. I acknowledge the great Goodness of my Saviour jesus christ in Saving my soul eternally.
Which said, she gave up her soul to God, And doubtlesse both in a spiritual and literall sense is presented a chaste Virgin to Christ, in whose tender armes and ravishing imbraces we now leave her, with this Congratulation (if youl indulge me that liberty) Enjoy thy Rest oh virgin-blessed soule.
Which said, she gave up her soul to God, And doubtless both in a spiritual and literal sense is presented a chaste Virgae to christ, in whose tender arms and ravishing embraces we now leave her, with this Congratulation (if yowl indulge me that liberty) Enjoy thy Rest o virgin-blessed soul.
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And grant good God, that we who survive may walk in her steps, that so when Christ, who is our life shall appear, attended with her and thousands of other Saints and Angels, we may together with her enter into those mansions of eternal Blessing, which God hath prepared for those that love and fear him.
And grant good God, that we who survive may walk in her steps, that so when christ, who is our life shall appear, attended with her and thousands of other Saints and Angels, we may together with her enter into those mansions of Eternal Blessing, which God hath prepared for those that love and Fear him.
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And in the mean time, while we are in this vale of tears, may so live that we may dye, Rejoycing in hope of the Glory of God, which is the Text I intend to speak to for our instruction upon this sad and solemne occasion of our meeting, which I the rather make choise of,
And in the mean time, while we Are in this vale of tears, may so live that we may die, Rejoicing in hope of the Glory of God, which is the Text I intend to speak to for our instruction upon this sad and solemn occasion of our meeting, which I the rather make choice of,
because it suit so well with this Condition, that sweet heavenly posture of soul I found her in, delighting in nothing but prayer and praising God, speaking and contemplating of the joyes above.
Because it suit so well with this Condition, that sweet heavenly posture of soul I found her in, delighting in nothing but prayer and praising God, speaking and contemplating of the Joys above.
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We are justified, being justified we have peace with God through Jesus Christ our Lord, by whom also we are brought into such favour and acceptance with God,
We Are justified, being justified we have peace with God through jesus christ our Lord, by whom also we Are brought into such favour and acceptance with God,
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NONLATINALPHABET, The word, sayes Beza, may well be explained in that in 2 Cor. 12. 10. NONLATINALPHABET, that is, maximam voluptatem ex i•s percipimus, i. e.
, The word, Says Beza, may well be explained in that in 2 Cor. 12. 10., that is, maximam voluptatem ex i•s percipimus, i. e.
Through Christ we have not only freedom from Hell, but right to a glorious Inheritance, the Hope whereof doth so hugely please and delight us, that our Mouth is fill'd with laughter,
Through christ we have not only freedom from Hell, but right to a glorious Inheritance, the Hope whereof does so hugely please and delight us, that our Mouth is filled with laughter,
We have in the words: 1. An Object, Glory. 2. The qualification of it, The Glory of God. 3. A double act of the soul exercised about this Object, Hope, and Rejoycing.
We have in the words: 1. an Object, Glory. 2. The qualification of it, The Glory of God. 3. A double act of the soul exercised about this Object, Hope, and Rejoicing.
That the future glory which Believers hope for, is ground of their present rejoycing. In speaking to this Point, I shall first shew, that Believers hope for Glory.
That the future glory which Believers hope for, is ground of their present rejoicing. In speaking to this Point, I shall First show, that Believers hope for Glory.
Hope waits when this shall be done, and the Hebrew word for Hope, comes from NONLATINALPHABET which signifieth expectavit, a looking for a thing with a st•etching out of the spirit or mind,
Hope waits when this shall be done, and the Hebrew word for Hope, comes from which signifies Expects, a looking for a thing with a st•etching out of the Spirit or mind,
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& therefore it is expressed in the Greek, by a word that signifies a stretching, or lifting up the head to look for a thing, Rom. 8 19. NONLATINALPHABET. Faith is to Hope as a mother, Hope back again to Faith as a pious and dutifull daughter:
& Therefore it is expressed in the Greek, by a word that signifies a stretching, or lifting up the head to look for a thing, Rom. 8 19.. Faith is to Hope as a mother, Hope back again to Faith as a pious and dutiful daughter:
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For the Grace of God is free and powerfull, and therefore affords ground for a Christians hope, notwithstanding all discouragements or Temptations to distrust, that may arise either from the sense of our own unworthinesse, or weaknesse.
For the Grace of God is free and powerful, and Therefore affords ground for a Christians hope, notwithstanding all discouragements or Temptations to distrust, that may arise either from the sense of our own unworthiness, or weakness.
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2. On the Redemption that is by Jesus Christ, as is clear, 1 Pet. 1. 21. The Apostle speaking that we were redeemed by the blood of Christ, sayes, God raised him from the dead,
2. On the Redemption that is by jesus christ, as is clear, 1 Pet. 1. 21. The Apostle speaking that we were redeemed by the blood of christ, Says, God raised him from the dead,
Answ. A godly mans Hope may be much weakened, the most active and vigorous Faith and Hope may grow slack in its acting, the brightest day of a Christian may be over-clouded, by reason of that fomes peccati which is in the Reliques of Concupiscence,
Answer A godly men Hope may be much weakened, the most active and vigorous Faith and Hope may grow slack in its acting, the Brightest day of a Christian may be overclouded, by reason of that fomes peccati which is in the Relics of Concupiscence,
2. They differ in their duration, shall I say troubles, nay, death it self cannot kill a godly mans hopes, Job 13. 15. but the hope of the hypocrite shall perish.
2. They differ in their duration, shall I say Troubles, nay, death it self cannot kill a godly men hope's, Job 13. 15. but the hope of the hypocrite shall perish.
we may then infer hence, that the Glory of God is good truly, and every way good, which may call us off from all immoderate desire and seeking after other things:
we may then infer hence, that the Glory of God is good truly, and every Way good, which may call us off from all immoderate desire and seeking After other things:
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why do we go to sinfull profits and pleasures, saying, will ye shew us any good? Here's that that's good indeed, such a good, upon which a Christian pitching his hope is made good,
why do we go to sinful profits and pleasures, saying, will you show us any good? Here's that that's good indeed, such a good, upon which a Christian pitching his hope is made good,
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Sure such would make Heaven cheap, even unto vileness that would come thither without paines: I am sure we have not so vile an esteem of earthly things.
Sure such would make Heaven cheap, even unto vileness that would come thither without pains: I am sure we have not so vile an esteem of earthly things.
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nay, if we consider the grounds of Hope before mentioned, it's not only possible, but certain, whereto agrees that of Augustine, quoted by Zanchy, Tria considero in quibus spes mea tota consist it.
nay, if we Consider the grounds of Hope before mentioned, it's not only possible, but certain, whereto agrees that of Augustine, quoted by Zanchy, Tria considero in quibus spes mea tota consist it.
Charitatem adoptionis, veritatem promissionis, potestatem redditionis, and therefore foolish thoughts, sayes he, murmur as much as you will, saying, who art thou,
Charitatem adoptionis, veritatem promissionis, potestatem redditionis, and Therefore foolish thoughts, Says he, murmur as much as you will, saying, who art thou,
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for that life eternal which consists in a participation of Gods glory, is begun in this life in the reparation of the glorious Image of God by the grace of Regeneration, which is called Glory, 2 Cor. 3. 18. And perfected in heaven, which glorious inheritance is called The hope of Christians, Hebrewes 6. 18. He that is Heir to a Kingdom, though as glorious as that of Solomons, his hopes are not to be compared to a Christians.
for that life Eternal which consists in a participation of God's glory, is begun in this life in the reparation of the glorious Image of God by the grace of Regeneration, which is called Glory, 2 Cor. 3. 18. And perfected in heaven, which glorious inheritance is called The hope of Christians, Hebrews 6. 18. He that is Heir to a Kingdom, though as glorious as that of Solomons, his hope's Are not to be compared to a Christians.
great or eminent glory, and it exceeds all other glory. 1. In Splendor and Lustre, 2. In real Worth and Satisfaction. 3. In Suitableness and Proportion. 4. In Certainty and Duration. These I wave.
great or eminent glory, and it exceeds all other glory. 1. In Splendour and Lustre, 2. In real Worth and Satisfaction. 3. In Suitableness and Proportion. 4. In Certainty and Duration. These I wave.
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2. Because the divine Glory, or Majestly of God is there most conspicuous and manifest. 3. Because most glorious and divine gifts are there dispenc'd.
2. Because the divine Glory, or Majestically of God is there most conspicuous and manifest. 3. Because most glorious and divine Gifts Are there dispensed.
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Let's call to mind that of the Apostle, Rom. 8. These light Afflictions, which are but for a moment, are not to be compared to that eternal weight of glory:
Let's call to mind that of the Apostle, Rom. 8. These Light Afflictions, which Are but for a moment, Are not to be compared to that Eternal weight of glory:
If we find our hearts ensnar'd and enamoured with the beauty and excellency of outward things, there can be no better way to take off our inordinate affection,
If we find our hearts Ensnared and enamoured with the beauty and excellency of outward things, there can be no better Way to take off our inordinate affection,
that as we compare the glories of this world with this glory of God, we shall say as the world did of Christ, there is no comliness or beauty in them,
that as we compare the Glories of this world with this glory of God, we shall say as the world did of christ, there is no comeliness or beauty in them,
such hope heightens our spirits to such a degree of generousness and true magnanimity, that we shall reject with infinite disdain, the highest offers of preferment and worldly honours,
such hope heightens our spirits to such a degree of generousness and true magnanimity, that we shall reject with infinite disdain, the highest offers of preferment and worldly honours,
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a famous instance of this we have in Moses, and that other, Moses, the noble Galeacius, Sanctus dum appetit aeternitatem, infrase habet omne quod transit.
a famous instance of this we have in Moses, and that other, Moses, the noble Galeacius, Sanctus dum appetit aeternitatem, infrase habet omne quod transit.
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Certainly this consideration may raise us, not only above the fear of death, but even to triumph over it in the words of the Apostle, O death where is thy sting, O grave where is thy victory!
Certainly this consideration may raise us, not only above the Fear of death, but even to triumph over it in the words of the Apostle, Oh death where is thy sting, Oh grave where is thy victory!
Use V. Let this also abate our sorrow for the dead, which use the Apostle Paul makes for us to our hands. 1 Thes. 4. 13. For I would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that you sorrow not even as others which have no hope.
Use V. Let this also abate our sorrow for the dead, which use the Apostle Paul makes for us to our hands. 1 Thebes 4. 13. For I would not have you ignorant, brothers, Concerning them which Are asleep, that you sorrow not even as Others which have no hope.
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Should we trouble at their advancement, or desire to detain them from their happiness (when God sees them fit for it) to serve our conveniences? Use. VI.
Should we trouble At their advancement, or desire to detain them from their happiness (when God sees them fit for it) to serve our conveniences? Use. VI.
Let us all labour to get this hope of glory, that so we may have an Anchor sure and stedfast to keep our souls from splitting against the rocks of presumption,
Let us all labour to get this hope of glory, that so we may have an Anchor sure and steadfast to keep our Souls from splitting against the Rocks of presumption,
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or sinking in the sands of desperation, and bear up against the winds and waves of persecution and temptation, which we are likely enough to meet withal in this present evil world,
or sinking in the sands of desperation, and bear up against the winds and waves of persecution and temptation, which we Are likely enough to meet withal in this present evil world,
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and having obtained this hope of glory, let us mind the Apostles exhortation. 1 Thes. 3. 11, 12. To walk worthy of God, who hath called us to his Kingdome and Glory.
and having obtained this hope of glory, let us mind the Apostles exhortation. 1 Thebes 3. 11, 12. To walk worthy of God, who hath called us to his Kingdom and Glory.
This will strengthen our hope for hope is fed with the duties of obedience, and so at length we shall arise to rejoycing in hope of the glory of God, which is the next act of the soul that's exercised about this glorious object.
This will strengthen our hope for hope is fed with the duties of Obedience, and so At length we shall arise to rejoicing in hope of the glory of God, which is the next act of the soul that's exercised about this glorious Object.
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Christians have their joy even then when they seeme to the world the most uncomfortable people in it, their hearts are not alwayes pen't up with sorrow and stuffed with griefe.
Christians have their joy even then when they seem to the world the most uncomfortable people in it, their hearts Are not always penned up with sorrow and stuffed with grief.
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But the joy here meant, is such as is wrought in the soule by the spirit of God, evidencing to a Christian the pardon of his sin, the acceptance of his person and service,
But the joy Here meant, is such as is wrought in the soul by the Spirit of God, evidencing to a Christian the pardon of his since, the acceptance of his person and service,
Concerning which if you should further ask what it is, I must needs say I cannot tell, only I know its such as will pose the ablest parts, the richest fancy of the most eloquent oratour,
Concerning which if you should further ask what it is, I must needs say I cannot tell, only I know its such as will pose the Ablest parts, the Richest fancy of the most eloquent orator,
And when a Christian that hath had the clearest views and fullest discovery of its beauty and sweetnesse to his soule shall come thither, he must say that he neither saw nor tasted the one half,
And when a Christian that hath had the Clearest views and Fullest discovery of its beauty and sweetness to his soul shall come thither, he must say that he neither saw nor tasted the one half,
As I did before, so I shall here also draw some short doctrinall conclusions hence, whereby we may understand something more of the nature of this glory,
As I did before, so I shall Here also draw Some short doctrinal conclusions hence, whereby we may understand something more of the nature of this glory,
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1. Do believers rejoyce in hope of glory? Then this informes us, 1. of the excellency of heavenly happinesse, wise men do not rejoyce at every petty and trivial advantage:
1. Do believers rejoice in hope of glory? Then this informs us, 1. of the excellency of heavenly happiness, wise men do not rejoice At every Petty and trivial advantage:
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Its not enough that the object of joy be a good thing but it must be excellently good, P. 119. 162. I rejoyce in thy word as one that findeth great spoils.
Its not enough that the Object of joy be a good thing but it must be excellently good, P. 119. 162. I rejoice in thy word as one that finds great spoils.
They are great things that are the matter of joy, such is the glory of Heaven, it filis every chink and cranny of the soul that it finds no emptinesse or dissatisfaction, Psal. 16. In thy presence is fullnesse of joy, at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.
They Are great things that Are the matter of joy, such is the glory of Heaven, it filis every chink and cranny of the soul that it finds no emptiness or dissatisfaction, Psalm 16. In thy presence is fullness of joy, At thy right hand Are pleasures for evermore.
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Do Believers rejoyce? &c. then Heaven is their inheritance, they have propriety in it: Christ hath purchased it, and entitled them to it upon their believing;
Do Believers rejoice? etc. then Heaven is their inheritance, they have propriety in it: christ hath purchased it, and entitled them to it upon their believing;
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and so should move us to get into the number of Gods children, and put, us upon studying how we may be meet to be partakers of this glorious inheritance with the Saints in light.
and so should move us to get into the number of God's children, and put, us upon studying how we may be meet to be partakers of this glorious inheritance with the Saints in Light.
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certainly then they discover their ignorance and unacquaintance with the true nature of Religion, who represent Religion as a thing that's made up of nothing,
Certainly then they discover their ignorance and unacquaintance with the true nature of Religion, who represent Religion as a thing that's made up of nothing,
It doth no good to the person so affected, but dishonours God, calls into question the satisfaction of our Saviour, reproaches Religion, disparages heaven, unfits the heart for duty.
It does no good to the person so affected, but dishonours God, calls into question the satisfaction of our Saviour, Reproaches Religion, disparages heaven, unfits the heart for duty.
but that which arises from hard thoughts of God, and tends to the nourishing those ungrounded and injurious suspitions of Gods willingness to receive those burdened souls, that would have ease from him,
but that which arises from hard thoughts of God, and tends to the nourishing those ungrounded and injurious suspicions of God's willingness to receive those burdened Souls, that would have ease from him,
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and so keep the soul off from God is no way agreeable to the tenour of the Gospel, no way tending to the credit of Religion, contributes nothing to the bettering of a Christians condition.
and so keep the soul off from God is no Way agreeable to the tenor of the Gospel, no Way tending to the credit of Religion, contributes nothing to the bettering of a Christians condition.
while you are in the Valley of sorrow and suffering, look up to the mount of Joy and felicity, see the Crown of Glory provided for you, know that when Christ appears, you shall appear with him in glory,
while you Are in the Valley of sorrow and suffering, look up to the mount of Joy and felicity, see the Crown of Glory provided for you, know that when christ appears, you shall appear with him in glory,
