The saints entrance into peace and rest by death: as it was held forth in a sermon / preached at the funerall of that honourable statesman, and ever to be valued father and lover of his country, Sir William Armyne baronet one of the members of the high court of Parliament: in the day when hee was buryed with his fathers, being honourably but mournfully attended from London where he dyed, to Lenton in Lincolnshire, where he was interred, in the ancient sepulchre of his ancestors, May 10. 1651. By Seth Wood preacher of the Gospel at Lenton.
A Sermon Preached at the Funerall of Sir WILLIAM ARMYNE Baronet. ISAIAH 57. 2. He shall enter into peace, they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his Ʋprightnesse.
A Sermon Preached At the Funeral of Sir WILLIAM ARMYNE Baronet. ISAIAH 57. 2. He shall enter into peace, they shall rest in their Beds, each one walking in his Ʋprightnesse.
or the Princely Prophet, and not unworthily, if we consider these three particulars. 1 His Princely Parentage, 2 His Princely Imployment. 3 His Princely Stile.
or the Princely Prophet, and not unworthily, if we Consider these three particulars. 1 His Princely Parentage, 2 His Princely Employment. 3 His Princely Style.
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1 His Princely Parentage, For all the Antients conclude, that he was of royall extraction, his father Amos being the brother of Azariah King of Judah, and this gave the more credit and advantage to his Embassies, which were many and honourable. For
1 His Princely Parentage, For all the Ancients conclude, that he was of royal extraction, his father Amos being the brother of Azariah King of Judah, and this gave the more credit and advantage to his Embassies, which were many and honourable. For
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He lived sixty four years a Prophet, it was a long time for a Prophet to live under five Kings of such different tempers, especially being so zealous a Prophet as he was, who lift up his voyce like a Trumpet;
He lived sixty four Years a Prophet, it was a long time for a Prophet to live under five Kings of such different tempers, especially being so zealous a Prophet as he was, who lift up his voice like a Trumpet;
John among the Evangelists, and Isaiah among the Prophets, breath most, and sweetest of Christ; if you observe through his Prophesie, you shall finde such lovely Metaphors;
John among the Evangelists, and Isaiah among the prophets, breath most, and Sweetest of christ; if you observe through his Prophesy, you shall find such lovely Metaphors;
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It is not very improbable, that these were the Prophets meditations upon the death of that good King Hezekiah; for he lived to mourne twice for the death of that good man:
It is not very improbable, that these were the prophets meditations upon the death of that good King Hezekiah; for he lived to mourn twice for the death of that good man:
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Once, when he brought him the sad message of death, and knew no reversement; and againe, when the renewed lease of his life for fifteen yeares was determined;
Once, when he brought him the sad message of death, and knew no reversement; and again, when the renewed lease of his life for fifteen Years was determined;
Now the time when the Prophet declares this message to the people, was when they were grown very wicked, both people and their guides, spirituall and temporall;
Now the time when the Prophet declares this message to the people, was when they were grown very wicked, both people and their guides, spiritual and temporal;
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but for all their mirth, it is very sad newes he tells them, and he must tell it them, the Righteous are taken away, & the omen is worst; evill is to come;
but for all their mirth, it is very sad news he tells them, and he must tell it them, the Righteous Are taken away, & the omen is worst; evil is to come;
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the pillers of the house are taken away, & the hand-writing upon the wall is, that their joviall Kingdome is departing from them, Evill is to come; and though they wil not consider it,
the pillars of the house Are taken away, & the handwriting upon the wall is, that their jovial Kingdom is departing from them, Evil is to come; and though they will not Consider it,
He shall enter into peace, &c. Interpreters vary much in the version of these words, having much adoe to deliver the originall of its genuine meaning in any other language;
He shall enter into peace, etc. Interpreters vary much in the version of these words, having much ado to deliver the original of its genuine meaning in any other language;
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for the Hebrew words are often found to put on their sense so curiously and subtilly, that it is much adoe to strippe them to their naked signification in another tongue:
for the Hebrew words Are often found to put on their sense so curiously and subtly, that it is much ado to strip them to their naked signification in Another tongue:
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Now the peace must needs be something above the rest, because the fruit of it is walking before God, which is the beatificall conversation of Believer before God for ever.
Now the peace must needs be something above the rest, Because the fruit of it is walking before God, which is the beatifical Conversation of Believer before God for ever.
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I shall take leave, that I may make the best improvement of this truth for your advantage, to propound three particulars for further consideration. 1 I shall show the Nature of this Peace.
I shall take leave, that I may make the best improvement of this truth for your advantage, to propound three particulars for further consideration. 1 I shall show the Nature of this Peace.
and so make it more desirable to you, I will speak a little to three particulars only, concerning the nature of this peace. 1 It is unparallel'd peace. 2 It is uninterrupted peace. 3 It is everlasting peace.
and so make it more desirable to you, I will speak a little to three particulars only, Concerning the nature of this peace. 1 It is unparalleled peace. 2 It is uninterrupted peace. 3 It is everlasting peace.
1 It is unparallel'd peace; exceeding all other peace, the Saints have their share of peace in this world, which is rich and sweet, but nothing to this;
1 It is unparalleled peace; exceeding all other peace, the Saints have their share of peace in this world, which is rich and sweet, but nothing to this;
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that's peace a bottlefull as we need it, this is peace a River full, Revel. 22. that's peace in the valley of Mulberry trees, where the Saints dig wells,
that's peace a bottlefull as we need it, this is peace a River full, Revel. 22. that's peace in the valley of Mulberry trees, where the Saints dig wells,
all our peace here, is but peace in the garison of peace, that we must fight for, by the good fight of faith, as in Phil. 4. 7. The peace of God shall garison your hearts,
all our peace Here, is but peace in the garrison of peace, that we must fight for, by the good fight of faith, as in Philip 4. 7. The peace of God shall garrison your hearts,
when we have the dearest friends and relations in our bosomes, this breakes the joy, that we must part each one to their home, far distant from each other,
when we have the dearest Friends and relations in our bosoms, this breaks the joy, that we must part each one to their home, Far distant from each other,
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but heaven is such a happy place where all shall dwell together, and the Country is big enough for all, Lot and Abraham shall not need to contend for field roome, Lot shall lie in Abrahams bosome, and desire no further compasse:
but heaven is such a happy place where all shall dwell together, and the Country is big enough for all, Lot and Abraham shall not need to contend for field room, Lot shall lie in Abrahams bosom, and desire no further compass:
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To this purpose in 1 Thes. 4. 17. then shall we ever be with the Lord, the good company shal never part, father and children shall keep house together,
To this purpose in 1 Thebes 4. 17. then shall we ever be with the Lord, the good company shall never part, father and children shall keep house together,
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The fountain of this peace is the Prince of peace, tis peace of the Maker, peace, from him that made peace for us by the blood of the crosse, he made a bloody way for himselfe by his death, that he might make the Saints a milky path to heaven:
The fountain of this peace is the Prince of peace, this peace of the Maker, peace, from him that made peace for us by the blood of the cross, he made a bloody Way for himself by his death, that he might make the Saints a milky path to heaven:
and led Death and Devils captive after his triumphant Chariot, he made shew of them openly and sings triumph over them in 1 Cor. 15. 55. yea, it behoved him by suffering death to enter into glory,
and led Death and Devils captive After his triumphant Chariot, he made show of them openly and sings triumph over them in 1 Cor. 15. 55. yea, it behooved him by suffering death to enter into glory,
First, then here is abundant of conviction that death is not the thing it is ordinarily taken for amongst Saints, the Lion is not so terrible as he is painted,
First, then Here is abundant of conviction that death is not the thing it is ordinarily taken for among Saints, the lion is not so terrible as he is painted,
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Death to beleevers is like entring first into the water of him that swims, it is very chilling and cold at first entering, but afterwards pleasant and refreshing;
Death to believers is like entering First into the water of him that swims, it is very chilling and cold At First entering, but afterwards pleasant and refreshing;
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but after a sober recollection of faith, and reading his Commission and seeing how hee is bound in with instructions by Christ that sent him, the Saints can bid him welcome and sit downe and do his office,
but After a Sobrium recollection of faith, and reading his Commission and seeing how he is bound in with instructions by christ that sent him, the Saints can bid him welcome and fit down and do his office,
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Indeed Death to sinners is justly called the King of Terrours, and he rules tyrannically and makes wast in all their joyes when he enters with his sithe and mowes downe their flesh like grasse,
Indeed Death to Sinners is justly called the King of Terrors, and he rules tyrannically and makes waste in all their Joys when he enters with his sith and mows down their Flesh like grass,
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Death and the Devil spent themselves so much in that last combate they had with our deare Saviour when for the last farewell of their power and malice they fetcht such a mighty blow that they broke both arme and sword,
Death and the devil spent themselves so much in that last combat they had with our deer Saviour when for the last farewell of their power and malice they fetched such a mighty blow that they broke both arm and sword,
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Then secondly, under covert of this perswasion, Ile stand and show the strongest consolation that can be imagined, both Over Death, and Over the Dead.
Then secondly, under covert of this persuasion, I'll stand and show the Strongest consolation that can be imagined, both Over Death, and Over the Dead.
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First, it is rich and strong comfort over Death, the thing, that thou fearest so much will prove advantage to thee, Christ is thy convey through all thine enemies quarters with a considerable body,
First, it is rich and strong Comfort over Death, the thing, that thou Fearest so much will prove advantage to thee, christ is thy convey through all thine enemies quarters with a considerable body,
First, Death is termed flitting, as in that excellent place of 2 Cor. 5. 1. when Death turns the Saints out of doors they are not to seeke of a better house, a house built and prepared and furnished at the cost of Christ for us,
First, Death is termed flitting, as in that excellent place of 2 Cor. 5. 1. when Death turns the Saints out of doors they Are not to seek of a better house, a house built and prepared and furnished At the cost of christ for us,
Secondly, Death is termed sowing, as you may read John 12. 24. Except a Corne of Wheat fall into the ground and dye, it abideth alone, &c. Now sowing is all our hope for a Harvest, the Country-man is not affraid to cast his very bread upon the waters,
Secondly, Death is termed sowing, as you may read John 12. 24. Except a Corn of Wheat fallen into the ground and die, it Abideth alone, etc. Now sowing is all our hope for a Harvest, the Countryman is not afraid to cast his very bred upon the waters,
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many feare to live by the losse, but me thinks none should feare to dye for gaine, especially such considerable gaine as an incomprehensible weight of glory.
many Fear to live by the loss, but me thinks none should Fear to die for gain, especially such considerable gain as an incomprehensible weight of glory.
how sweet is peace to all men, and what hurt will Christs peace doe you? are you affraid of Abrahams bosome or of paradise? or what danger is there in this new Ierusalem, or the Lords joy? Christ once said to Peter in his fainting, fear not, it is I, so he stands upon the shore of death and saies to believers, feare not Children, it is I your Saviour,
how sweet is peace to all men, and what hurt will Christ peace do you? Are you afraid of Abrahams bosom or of paradise? or what danger is there in this new Ierusalem, or the lords joy? christ once said to Peter in his fainting, Fear not, it is I, so he Stands upon the shore of death and Says to believers, Fear not Children, it is I your Saviour,
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yet here shines out a bright beame through our cloud of mourning, He is entered into peace, and such peace as if thou sawest as perfectly as thou doest earthly things,
yet Here shines out a bright beam through our cloud of mourning, He is entered into peace, and such peace as if thou Sawest as perfectly as thou dost earthly things,
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when our Saviour wakened out of his sleepe of death, and got him ready for the resurrection, he left the linnens in the grave to wipe his Disciples eyes and sent them this Message, that he was risen to glory, and here is linnen for your eyes that weep over the grave of this indeed worthily to be lamented lover of you all, that Hee is entered into peace.
when our Saviour wakened out of his sleep of death, and god him ready for the resurrection, he left the linens in the grave to wipe his Disciples eyes and sent them this Message, that he was risen to glory, and Here is linen for your eyes that weep over the grave of this indeed worthily to be lamented lover of you all, that He is entered into peace.
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now that which commends this rest to us, are these five particulars. 1. It is superlative rest. 2. It is universall rest. 3. It is Childrens rest. 4. It is sweet rest. 5. It is rest in hope.
now that which commends this rest to us, Are these five particulars. 1. It is superlative rest. 2. It is universal rest. 3. It is Children's rest. 4. It is sweet rest. 5. It is rest in hope.
Job therefore speaking of the desirablenesse of death for rest saith, Job 3. 13, 14, 15. There had I been at rest with Kings and Counsellors of the earth, which build desolate places for themselves,
Job Therefore speaking of the desirableness of death for rest Says, Job 3. 13, 14, 15. There had I been At rest with Kings and Counsellors of the earth, which built desolate places for themselves,
I had then had as good a house to sleep in, as they that have so many that they let them lye desolate for want of time and leisure to live in them, a Saint shall rest like an Emperour in the grave, Gold and Silver cannot purchase such rest.
I had then had as good a house to sleep in, as they that have so many that they let them lie desolate for want of time and leisure to live in them, a Saint shall rest like an Emperor in the grave, Gold and Silver cannot purchase such rest.
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Frist, It is rest from Vanitie, there shall neither be hunger nor cold nor nakednesse, there we shall struggle no more with those difficulties, alterations, vicissitudes, which wil make a great King even Solomon, cry all is vanity.
Frist, It is rest from Vanity, there shall neither be hunger nor cold nor nakedness, there we shall struggle no more with those difficulties, alterations, vicissitudes, which will make a great King even Solomon, cry all is vanity.
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therefore Job on this account seeks and hunts for the grave, as you read, Job 3. 20, 21. why is life given to the bitter in soule, which long for death and dig for it, as for hid treasure.
Therefore Job on this account seeks and hunt's for the grave, as you read, Job 3. 20, 21. why is life given to the bitter in soul, which long for death and dig for it, as for hid treasure.
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the Italians have a Proverb of the dead man, That he is gone where the Tyrant cannot send a Pursevant for him, and it was a very savory speech of that good old man Mr. Dod, in the beginning of these hurling times of war,
the Italians have a Proverb of the dead man, That he is gone where the Tyrant cannot send a Pursuivant for him, and it was a very savoury speech of that good old man Mr. Dod, in the beginning of these hurling times of war,
3 The third particular, which commends this rest, is, that it is childrens rest, and this is indeed the best thats at the bottome of all, that the Saints are got to rest as Gods children, he gives them rest,
3 The third particular, which commends this rest, is, that it is Children's rest, and this is indeed the best thats At the bottom of all, that the Saints Are god to rest as God's children, he gives them rest,
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and they goe to bed, Job speaking of the grave chap. 3, saith, There the weary be at rest, and as Solomon saith of the labouring man, his sleep is sweet, eate he little or eate he much,
and they go to Bed, Job speaking of the grave chap. 3, Says, There the weary be At rest, and as Solomon Says of the labouring man, his sleep is sweet, eat he little or eat he much,
so saith the Scripture of the Saints, Revel. 14. 13. Blessed are the dead that dye in the Lord, from henceforth they rest from their labours, and their workes follow them;
so Says the Scripture of the Saints, Revel. 14. 13. Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord, from henceforth they rest from their labours, and their works follow them;
they are written up for blessed in this regard, even with speciall observation (yea, saith the spirit) that they may rest from their labours from henceforth, that is, they shall never labor more,
they Are written up for blessed in this regard, even with special observation (yea, Says the Spirit) that they may rest from their labours from henceforth, that is, they shall never labour more,
for their waking is their woe, because in their •••ning the reckoning is brought up: They must look to be alarmed, and called up by the dreadful Trumpeters to execution;
for their waking is their woe, Because in their •••ning the reckoning is brought up: They must look to be alarmed, and called up by the dreadful Trumpeters to execution;
This truth thus opened, first takes you fitly by the hand and leads you to the hill whence commeth your salvation, where you may fitly take a rich prospect of all the large and far spread love of Christ, the fruit of whose labour and travel all this rest and peace is;
This truth thus opened, First Takes you fitly by the hand and leads you to the hill whence comes your salvation, where you may fitly take a rich prospect of all the large and Far spread love of christ, the fruit of whose labour and travel all this rest and peace is;
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when our Saviour had said of Lazarus that he was dead, and yet that it was not death but sleeping, Thomas the twin (for so Dydimus signifies) saith let us goe dye with him, Joh. 11. Many vary in their thoughts of the meaning of this place;
when our Saviour had said of Lazarus that he was dead, and yet that it was not death but sleeping, Thomas the twin (for so Dydimus signifies) Says let us go die with him, John 11. Many vary in their thoughts of the meaning of this place;
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but in my apprehension it is cleare, that Thomas the timerous, for of all the rest he was most fearfull, having heard our saviour weaken the strength & terror of death,
but in my apprehension it is clear, that Thomas the timorous, for of all the rest he was most fearful, having herd our Saviour weaken the strength & terror of death,
Methinks this honourable, but mournfull company looks like that goodly traine, which came up with old Jacob out of Egypt, in the day when they brought his body from Goshen to Machpelah the Sepulchre of his Fathers to be buried;
Methinks this honourable, but mournful company looks like that goodly train, which Come up with old Jacob out of Egypt, in the day when they brought his body from Goshen to Machpelah the Sepulchre of his Father's to be buried;
as you may read in the last Chapter of Genesis, so that the Country people called it Abell Mizraim vers. 11. which place as it properly suits with our posture,
as you may read in the last Chapter of Genesis, so that the Country people called it Abel Mizraim vers. 11. which place as it properly suits with our posture,
for he must be Christian as well as Orator who understands or tells his worth, for his Christianity were his best parts, which a Heathen Orator would leave behind.
for he must be Christian as well as Orator who understands or tells his worth, for his Christianity were his best parts, which a Heathen Orator would leave behind.
And now that I may put the stones of this pillar over his Grave into some forme and order, I will observe this rule, in speaking to four particulars, viz. to show what he was. 1. In his naturall capacity, as a man.
And now that I may put the stones of this pillar over his Grave into Some Form and order, I will observe this Rule, in speaking to four particulars, viz. to show what he was. 1. In his natural capacity, as a man.
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I need say nothing to his Stirpe and Extraction, though very ancient & honourable, for that were to enter into the province of another faculty of Herauldry, which attends this service in the professor of it.
I need say nothing to his Stirpe and Extraction, though very ancient & honourable, for that were to enter into the province of Another faculty of Heraldry, which attends this service in the professor of it.
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Neither need I say much to Natures workemanship in him, you all know & will long remember, that his person was lovely, his body being a goodly Mansion for a gallant soul,
Neither need I say much to Nature's workmanship in him, you all know & will long Remember, that his person was lovely, his body being a goodly Mansion for a gallant soul,
& he alwayes kept it as became a Temple of the Holy Ghost. As for his Intellectualls, they were above the ordinary size of men, his apprehension quick, and his judgement fixt;
& he always kept it as became a Temple of the Holy Ghost. As for his Intellectuals, they were above the ordinary size of men, his apprehension quick, and his judgement fixed;
and they that knew him best, will say that he had an able and a nimble soule, being by his sollid wisedome, the constant Master of a cleare and smooth Fancy.
and they that knew him best, will say that he had an able and a nimble soul, being by his solid Wisdom, the constant Master of a clear and smooth Fancy.
Thus I have said a little to his naturall capacity, as a man, and I am confident, take him but thus far, had he been a Roman, and lived in those dayes when they knew how to value gallantry to its worth, they would have counted him worth his weight in Gold.
Thus I have said a little to his natural capacity, as a man, and I am confident, take him but thus Far, had he been a Roman, and lived in those days when they knew how to valve gallantry to its worth, they would have counted him worth his weight in Gold.
But we will passe unto his better parts, this is but chaulke and charcoale to the lively colours his Christianity laid upon this ground; we come therefore.
But we will pass unto his better parts, this is but chaulke and charcoal to the lively colours his Christianity laid upon this ground; we come Therefore.
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And as a faire foundation for a notable structure in this kind, he had a father eminently vertuous and religious (as they that knew him very well report him) whose study was to make his son good as well as great,
And as a fair Foundation for a notable structure in this kind, he had a father eminently virtuous and religious (as they that knew him very well report him) whose study was to make his son good as well as great,
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that which made great part of the world know lesse of his worth then was really in him was, that it was his principle, rather to do three good deeds then talke of one;
that which made great part of the world know less of his worth then was really in him was, that it was his principle, rather to do three good Deeds then talk of one;
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Supposing therefore that hee did more good duties then we can know of, we will onely represent him in those thing, wherein as a Christian he acted a large and standing part upon the Stage of the World,
Supposing Therefore that he did more good duties then we can know of, we will only represent him in those thing, wherein as a Christian he acted a large and standing part upon the Stage of the World,
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and his well-chosen silence proportionably usefull, he would give counsell like a Divine, and take it like a Christian; as he could not endure any vice should be master over him,
and his well-chosen silence proportionably useful, he would give counsel like a Divine, and take it like a Christian; as he could not endure any vice should be master over him,
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so he loved not that any vicious person should be servant under him, I have heard him rebuke Vice with great gravitie and severitie; but these are but generals.
so he loved not that any vicious person should be servant under him, I have herd him rebuke Vice with great gravity and severity; but these Are but generals.
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That which will hold forth clearly the good that was in himselfe, were four particular qualifications wherewith God enriched him. 1. His Knowledge. 2. His Faith. 3. His Humility. 4. His Constancy.
That which will hold forth clearly the good that was in himself, were four particular qualifications wherewith God enriched him. 1. His Knowledge. 2. His Faith. 3. His Humility. 4. His Constancy.
when all the world almost had swallowed downe those pretty bawbling fooleries wherewith the Bishops had baited Religion, he counted them too poore a baite to nible at, he ever thought a Cappe and a Congy a sorry thing to please Almighty God with,
when all the world almost had swallowed down those pretty baubling fooleries wherewith the Bishops had baited Religion, he counted them too poor a bait to nibble At, he ever Thought a Cap and a Congy a sorry thing to please Almighty God with,
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as knowing that so some have entertained Angells of light, and therefore he did expressely disallow that ordinary frump of new light, which men cast upon growing truth,
as knowing that so Some have entertained Angels of Light, and Therefore he did expressly disallow that ordinary frump of new Light, which men cast upon growing truth,
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for very many precious discoveries, though he knew how to bewaile the disadvantage that the Devill hath cast in by many foule errors and sophistications.
for very many precious discoveries, though he knew how to bewail the disadvantage that the devil hath cast in by many foul errors and sophistications.
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and truly of him who is now gone to receive the fruits of his Faith I must needs say, that though he had as fair a stock of outward righteousnes as most, to have made a cratch to leane on,
and truly of him who is now gone to receive the fruits of his Faith I must needs say, that though he had as fair a stock of outward righteousness as most, to have made a cratch to lean on,
because it obtrudes a thousand vanities into the Mediatorship of Christ, and it is very ordinary to find too much of the mystery of this iniquity every where,
Because it obtrudes a thousand vanities into the Mediatorship of christ, and it is very ordinary to find too much of the mystery of this iniquity every where,
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for men love naturally to set up their poenates petty Saviours, and houshold Saviours, which is the great stumbling-block to the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
for men love naturally to Set up their poenates Petty Saviors, and household Saviors, which is the great stumbling-block to the Kingdom of jesus christ.
it was very remarkable, it was his ordinary answer to them, who through weaknesse and dispondency of spirit, would charge a good way sometimes with the fault of a bad successe.
it was very remarkable, it was his ordinary answer to them, who through weakness and despondency of Spirit, would charge a good Way sometime with the fault of a bad success.
The third excellent gift of God wherewith hee was accomplished, was his humility: None readier to give God the glory of those Victories and Successes which faith had obtained;
The third excellent gift of God wherewith he was accomplished, was his humility: None Readier to give God the glory of those Victories and Successes which faith had obtained;
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He would ever say that a jostling spirit of domination was of Antichrist, and on this account he alwayes disapproved of the power and pretences of the Prelates, who would take the wall of every mans conscience;
He would ever say that a jostling Spirit of domination was of Antichrist, and on this account he always disapproved of the power and pretences of the Prelates, who would take the wall of every men conscience;
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and the lesse desire he found in any who administer the things of Christ, to graspe after power and rule over mens faith and consciences the better he loved them,
and the less desire he found in any who administer the things of christ, to grasp After power and Rule over men's faith and Consciences the better he loved them,
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and on this score also he was very indulgent to a real tender conscience, though as great an enemy as any to those wilde exorbitancies too rife in the world at this day,
and on this score also he was very indulgent to a real tender conscience, though as great an enemy as any to those wild Extravagancies too rife in the world At this day,
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The second generall we propounded, to speake to him as a Christian, was the good it appeared he did to others, which argues that goodnesse was active and spiritfull in him,
The second general we propounded, to speak to him as a Christian, was the good it appeared he did to Others, which argues that Goodness was active and spiritful in him,
For the first, an ample testimony is before the world, in that where-ever he had power and interest, he was very carefull to provide such helpes and guides for the soules as might be most usefull, to the faith and salvation of the people, it is very well known, that in all those places in his dispose, he planted men of very good reputation,
For the First, an ample testimony is before the world, in that wherever he had power and Interest, he was very careful to provide such helps and guides for the Souls as might be most useful, to the faith and salvation of the people, it is very well known, that in all those places in his dispose, he planted men of very good reputation,
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and the assurance that the people had of his severity to any known evill, was as good as an use of reproofe to them, at least a very good advantage in the hand of the Minister, to drive home such a naile of the Sanctuary, he was to such good men as lived under his wing and protection, a shadow from the heat,
and the assurance that the people had of his severity to any known evil, was as good as an use of reproof to them, At least a very good advantage in the hand of the Minister, to drive home such a nail of the Sanctuary, he was to such good men as lived under his wing and protection, a shadow from the heat,
This Gentleman whilst he lived was his Countries darling, and alwaies in her lap, they ever thought that Parliament would not be happy for them, wherof an Armyne was not a Member,
This Gentleman while he lived was his Countries darling, and always in her lap, they ever Thought that Parliament would not be happy for them, whereof an Armyne was not a Member,
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His Politiques were so justly mixed with his integrity, that he was neither Machivell nor Dolobella, but an Aristides; his uprightnesse and plainenesse of heart, made him abhor the corrupt principles of that florentine;
His Politics were so justly mixed with his integrity, that he was neither Machivell nor Dolabella, but an Aristides; his uprightness and plainness of heart, made him abhor the corrupt principles of that florentine;
There were three particular excellencies in him, which made him a most compleat States-man. 1 His wisdome. 2 His publique spirit. 3 His love to his Country.
There were three particular excellencies in him, which made him a most complete Statesman. 1 His Wisdom. 2 His public Spirit. 3 His love to his Country.
as well appears by those great Commissions, and transactions, he was almost always one at, both for England, and Scotland, in which he ever brought off the Cause with honour.
as well appears by those great Commissions, and transactions, he was almost always one At, both for England, and Scotland, in which he ever brought off the Cause with honour.
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He would so cooly and discreetly plead the Cause he was ingaged in, that I have known some who were highly dis-satisfied through ignorance or prejudice with present affaires,
He would so cooly and discreetly plead the Cause he was engaged in, that I have known Some who were highly dissatisfied through ignorance or prejudice with present affairs,
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yet after discourse with him they have said, that if they had sooner met with Sir Wil. Armyne they had been sooner satisfied, and I beleeve his usefulnes in this kind wil quickly appear, by that great gap which his absence wil make amongst our Senators and their Councels.
yet After discourse with him they have said, that if they had sooner met with Sir Wil. Armyne they had been sooner satisfied, and I believe his usefulness in this kind will quickly appear, by that great gap which his absence will make among our Senators and their Counsels.
He was not unlike that brave old Senator Fabius Maximus, who when he heard (that morning that Rome was to tryumph for a great Victory) that his two sons were dead, no matter (saith he) let Rome sing, though I suffer;
He was not unlike that brave old Senator Fabius Maximus, who when he herd (that morning that Room was to triumph for a great Victory) that his two Sons were dead, no matter (Says he) let Rome sing, though I suffer;
yet when the sea was most tempestuous, and many of the Pilots called for the Cock-boat to save themselves in, he lanched into the deep, in the ship called the Commonwealth,
yet when the sea was most tempestuous, and many of the Pilots called for the Cockboat to save themselves in, he launched into the deep, in the ship called the Commonwealth,
I shall say but one word more to his publique capacity, as a Statesman, and I think it may be said without vanity, that in this respect, he was the improvement of the past,
I shall say but one word more to his public capacity, as a Statesman, and I think it may be said without vanity, that in this respect, he was the improvement of the past,
The last General I shal speak to is, a word as to his private capacity, as Master and Ruler of his Family, for he was all of a peece, good at home as wel as abroad.
The last General I shall speak to is, a word as to his private capacity, as Master and Ruler of his Family, for he was all of a piece, good At home as well as abroad.
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the other, he hath now left a desolate and disconsolate Widow, who will early and sorely misse the indulgent arme of him to lean on, who was always ready with great prudence,
the other, he hath now left a desolate and disconsolate Widow, who will early and sorely miss the indulgent arm of him to lean on, who was always ready with great prudence,
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and tender care to support and cherish her while she travelled long through a wildernesse of griefe and sorrow for the losse of an onely son, til now (poor Lady) one terrible wave of griefe hath overtaken another, that if God prevent not, she is like to be swallowed up of sorrow.
and tender care to support and cherish her while she traveled long through a Wilderness of grief and sorrow for the loss of an only son, till now (poor Lady) one terrible wave of grief hath overtaken Another, that if God prevent not, she is like to be swallowed up of sorrow.
I will onely say thus much, that I shall ever hope the World shall see that the fruits of vertue which the branches of his Posterity shal beare, will make it appeare to the world, that the dew of Heaven watered the root,
I will only say thus much, that I shall ever hope the World shall see that the fruits of virtue which the branches of his Posterity shall bear, will make it appear to the world, that the due of Heaven watered the root,
Lastly, how ingenuously faithfull he was to his friend, I will leave them to tell, who will hereafter more sensibly feele the blow that death hath given them, on the heart side by his losse, then now at present;
Lastly, how ingenuously faithful he was to his friend, I will leave them to tell, who will hereafter more sensibly feel the blow that death hath given them, on the heart side by his loss, then now At present;
It now remaines only, that we turn our lamentations into prayer, that God would make his worth and vertue golden spurs to us, to walke in the same path, that when we have sought our good fight of faith,
It now remains only, that we turn our lamentations into prayer, that God would make his worth and virtue golden spurs to us, to walk in the same path, that when we have sought our good fight of faith,
