A sermon preached at the funeral of Mary Terese of Austria, Infanta of Spain, Queen of France & Navarre, at St. Denis, Sept. 1, 1683 by Monsieur James Benigne Bossuet ...
This great Prophet opens Heaven to us, and our Faith discovers on the Holy Mountain of Sion, in the highest part of the blessed Jerusalem, the Lamb which takes away the Sins of the World, attended by a company worthy of him.
This great Prophet Opens Heaven to us, and our Faith discovers on the Holy Mountain of Sion, in the highest part of the blessed Jerusalem, the Lamb which Takes away the Sins of the World, attended by a company worthy of him.
This little number beloved of God for its innocency, and remarkable for the rarity of so exquisit a gift, has known how to preserve this precious Vestment, and the Grace of Baptism.
This little number Beloved of God for its innocency, and remarkable for the rarity of so exquisite a gift, has known how to preserve this precious Vestment, and the Grace of Baptism.
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pure and innocent Souls, Virgins as St. John calls them, in the same sense as St. Paul says to the faithful of Corinthia, I have espoused you to one Husband, even Christ.
pure and innocent Souls, Virgins as Saint John calls them, in the same sense as Saint Paul Says to the faithful of Corinth, I have espoused you to one Husband, even christ.
Methinks I see that Modesty, that Peaceable temper of Soul, that humble Gesture of Body before the Altar, which inspired the beholders with Devotion to God, and respect for her:
Methinks I see that Modesty, that Peaceable temper of Soul, that humble Gesture of Body before the Altar, which inspired the beholders with Devotion to God, and respect for her:
The uprightness of her Heart without dissimulation, ranks her in the number of those of whom St. John speaks the words which precede those of my Text, that Lying is not found in their Mouth, nor any disguise in their Conversation:
The uprightness of her Heart without dissimulation, ranks her in the number of those of whom Saint John speaks the words which precede those of my Text, that Lying is not found in their Mouth, nor any disguise in their Conversation:
Calumny could not attack any part of her Life, from her Childhood to her Death; and an Honour so unspotted, is a precious perfume which recreates both Heaven and Earth.
Calumny could not attack any part of her Life, from her Childhood to her Death; and an Honour so unspotted, is a precious perfume which recreates both Heaven and Earth.
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and in this glorious state a Mother so beloved and regretted? Lewis himself, whose constancy cannot vanquish his just grief, will find it more appeasable by this consideration.
and in this glorious state a Mother so Beloved and regretted? Lewis himself, whose constancy cannot vanquish his just grief, will find it more appeasable by this consideration.
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but especially amongst the great ones? Those whom you see cloathed with a white garment those, says St. John, came from great affliction, to inform us, that this Divine whiteness is commonly form'd under the Cross,
but especially among the great ones? Those whom you see clothed with a white garment those, Says Saint John, Come from great affliction, to inform us, that this Divine whiteness is commonly formed under the Cross,
So that her high state will serve only to shew the Universe this important truth, That there is nothing solid or truly great, among men, but to avoid sin;
So that her high state will serve only to show the Universe this important truth, That there is nothing solid or truly great, among men, but to avoid since;
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This is, Gentlemen, the admonition, which the most High, most Excellent, most Mighty, and most Christian Princess, Mary Terese of Austria, Infanta of Spain, Queen of France and Navarre, offers us in this Tomb,
This is, Gentlemen, the admonition, which the most High, most Excellent, most Mighty, and most Christian Princess, Marry Therese of Austria, Infanta of Spain, Queen of France and Navarre, offers us in this Tomb,
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God who of one man formed all Mankind, as speaks St. Paul, and from this common spring fills the whole earth, has foreseen and predestinated from all Eternity both Allyances and Divisions, marking the time, adds he,
God who of one man formed all Mankind, as speaks Saint Paul, and from this Common spring fills the Whole earth, has foreseen and predestinated from all Eternity both Alliances and Divisions, marking the time, adds he,
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I cannot but slight those Philosophers Judgments, who measuring the Councils of God by their own thoughts, make him only Author of a certain general Order;
I cannot but slight those Philosophers Judgments, who measuring the Councils of God by their own thoughts, make him only Author of a certain general Order;
as if, like us, he had only general and confused views of things, and the Sovereign intelligence could not comprehend in its designs, particular matters, which alone do truly subsist.
as if, like us, he had only general and confused views of things, and the Sovereign intelligence could not comprehend in its designs, particular matters, which alone do truly subsist.
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The two puissant Families whence the Queen came, that of France and Austria, is an Effect of these Divine Decrees, which balance humane affairs, to what degree and time, God knows, not we.
The two puissant Families whence the Queen Come, that of France and Austria, is an Effect of these Divine Decrees, which balance humane affairs, to what degree and time, God knows, not we.
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I shall not consider now the particular Characters given to the Houses of France and Austria, nor mention that the Counsels of the House of Austria were more fear'd;
I shall not Consider now the particular Characters given to the Houses of France and Austria, nor mention that the Counsels of the House of Austria were more feared;
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and that there always appear'd something more vigorous in the Arms and Courage of that of France. Now that by a particular Grace these two Characters are apparently united in our favour, I shall onely observe that which was the Queens Glory, which was, that God had given to these two Houses whence she came, Piety for their Inheritance:
and that there always appeared something more vigorous in the Arms and Courage of that of France. Now that by a particular Grace these two Characters Are apparently united in our favour, I shall only observe that which was the Queen's Glory, which was, that God had given to these two Houses whence she Come, Piety for their Inheritance:
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Now should we speak particularly of the House of Austria, what was ever more Illustrious? which for four hundred years has furnish'd the World with such a stock of Emperours,
Now should we speak particularly of the House of Austria, what was ever more Illustrious? which for four hundred Years has furnished the World with such a stock of emperors,
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Why should we say any thing of the most Christian House of France, which by its noble Constitution is incapable of submitting to any strange Family? Ever Supreme in its Head, which alone in the World,
Why should we say any thing of the most Christian House of France, which by its noble Constitution is incapable of submitting to any strange Family? Ever Supreme in its Head, which alone in the World,
and in all Ages, sees herself, after seven hundred years Regal Establishment, (not to take notice what the Grandeur of so high an Original represents to the curious Observators of Antiquity) still in her full Strength and Flower, still in possession of the most Illustrious Kingdom under the Sun, before God and men;
and in all Ages, sees herself, After seven hundred Years Regal Establishment, (not to take notice what the Grandeur of so high an Original represents to the curious Observators of Antiquity) still in her full Strength and Flower, still in possession of the most Illustrious Kingdom under the Sun, before God and men;
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But the wise, the couragious, and pious Isabella owed one part of her Renown to the Misfortunes of Spain; for which we know she found a Remedy, by a Diligence and Advice, which reduced both great and small,
But the wise, the courageous, and pious Isabella owed one part of her Renown to the Misfortunes of Spain; for which we know she found a Remedy, by a Diligence and advice, which reduced both great and small,
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for so is the Princess there call'd, who is Heiress of so many Kingdoms. And therefore whatsoever Vertues and able Examples Spain afforded, were continually set before her.
for so is the Princess there called, who is Heiress of so many Kingdoms. And Therefore whatsoever Virtues and able Examples Spain afforded, were continually Set before her.
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And why from the Lord, seeing 'tis he that gives every thing? And what is this marvelous advantage which deserves to be attributed in so particular a manner to the Divine Bounty? To understand this, we need onely consider what the Prudence of a vertuous Wife can do in Families, to uphold and calm them.
And why from the Lord, seeing it's he that gives every thing? And what is this marvelous advantage which deserves to be attributed in so particular a manner to the Divine Bounty? To understand this, we need only Consider what the Prudence of a virtuous Wife can do in Families, to uphold and Cam them.
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Happy day, wherein two valiant Nations, so long Enemies, and then reconciled by Mary Terese, advanced on their Confines, their Kings at their head, not any more to fight, but to embrace one another;
Happy day, wherein two valiant nations, so long Enemies, and then reconciled by Marry Therese, advanced on their Confines, their Kings At their head, not any more to fight, but to embrace one Another;
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and the French Valour carries every-where the dreadful name of Lewis. Thou shalt yield or fall under this Conquerour, Algier, who art rich with the Spoils of Christendom.
and the French Valour carries everywhere the dreadful name of Lewis. Thou shalt yield or fallen under this Conqueror, Algiers, who art rich with the Spoils of Christendom.
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but thou shalt find thy self set upon even within thy Walls, as a ravenous Bird, sought amongst Rocks and in her nest, wherein she shares her Prey to her Young. Thou restorest already thy Slaves.
but thou shalt find thy self Set upon even within thy Walls, as a ravenous Bird, sought among Rocks and in her nest, wherein she shares her Prey to her Young. Thou restorest already thy Slaves.
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What shall we say of his Resolution, whereunto we see the fury of Duels give place? The severe Justice of Lewis, makes France in love with the Authority under which she lives Happy and Victorious.
What shall we say of his Resolution, whereunto we see the fury of Duels give place? The severe justice of Lewis, makes France in love with the authority under which she lives Happy and Victorious.
Adore then, O great King, him that makes you Reign, who makes you vanquish, and gives you in the heats of victory, notwithstanding the warmth it inspires, so moderate sentiments.
Adore then, Oh great King, him that makes you Reign, who makes you vanquish, and gives you in the heats of victory, notwithstanding the warmth it inspires, so moderate sentiments.
why does she not remember the Succours of Candia, the Famous Battel of Raab, where Lewis renewed in the heart of the Infidels, the ancient opinion which they had of the French Prowess, fatal to their Tyranny,
why does she not Remember the Succours of Candia, the Famous Battle of Rahab, where Lewis renewed in the heart of the Infidels, the ancient opinion which they had of the French Prowess, fatal to their Tyranny,
Open then your eyes, Christians, and regard this Hero, of whom we may say, what St. Paulin said of the great Theodosius, that we see in Lewis, not a King, but a servant of Jesus Christ,
Open then your eyes, Christians, and regard this Hero, of whom we may say, what Saint Paulin said of the great Theodosius, that we see in Lewis, not a King, but a servant of jesus christ,
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and being now become, contrary to her desires, the chief ornament of a Court, of which so great a King is the support, she is become the consolation of all France.
and being now become, contrary to her Desires, the chief ornament of a Court, of which so great a King is the support, she is become the consolation of all France.
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Thus our Queen, happy by her Birth, which made Piety as well as Greatness hereditary to her, by her holy Education, by her Marriage, by the renown and love of so great a King, by the Merits and respects of her Children,
Thus our Queen, happy by her Birth, which made Piety as well as Greatness hereditary to her, by her holy Education, by her Marriage, by the renown and love of so great a King, by the Merits and respects of her Children,
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Raise up now, O Lord, my thoughts and voice, that I may represent to this August Assembly, the incomparable beauty of a Soul, wherein you have always dwelt, which has never grieved your holy Spirit, which never lost the tast of the Heavenly gift;
Raise up now, Oh Lord, my thoughts and voice, that I may represent to this August Assembly, the incomparable beauty of a Soul, wherein you have always dwelled, which has never grieved your holy Spirit, which never lost the taste of the Heavenly gift;
In truth, Christians, when we behold in the Gospel the lost sheep preferred by the good shepherd above all the rest of the flock, and also that happy return of the lost Prodigal,
In truth, Christians, when we behold in the Gospel the lost sheep preferred by the good shepherd above all the rest of the flock, and also that happy return of the lost Prodigal,
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a man is almost tempted to think, that Repentance is better than Innocency, and the Prodigal returned receives more favour than his elder Brother, who never left his Fathers house.
a man is almost tempted to think, that Repentance is better than Innocency, and the Prodigal returned receives more favour than his elder Brother, who never left his Father's house.
The Father of the Prodigal Son explains it himself Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is thine, you ought to rejoyce because your brother was dead and is now alive.
The Father of the Prodigal Son explains it himself Son, you Are always with me, and all that I have is thine, you ought to rejoice Because your brother was dead and is now alive.
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Thus are mens hearts seized with a suddain joy by the unexpected sight of a sun-shining day in winter, which after rainy and gloomy weather, immediately chears the face of the whole world;
Thus Are men's hearts seized with a sudden joy by the unexpected sighed of a sunshining day in winter, which After rainy and gloomy weather, immediately cheers the face of the Whole world;
she is one of those of whom the Son of God has pronounced in the Revelations: He that overcometh will I make a pillar in the Temple of my God, faciam illum columnam in Templo Dei mei.
she is one of those of whom the Son of God has pronounced in the Revelations: He that Overcometh will I make a pillar in the Temple of my God, faciam Ilum columnam in Templo Dei mei.
and frequent receiving of the blessed Communion, three means of keeping innocency, and the epitomy of our Princesses holy life, which is what you will see written on her pillar;
and frequent receiving of the blessed Communion, three means of keeping innocency, and the epitome of our Princesses holy life, which is what you will see written on her pillar;
for observe the qualities St. Paul attributes to it, Fides sperandarum substantia rerum Faith, says he, is a substance, a solid foundation, a firm prop. But of what? of what is seen in the world? Why attribute a consistence,
for observe the qualities Saint Paul attributes to it, Fides sperandarum Substance rerum Faith, Says he, is a substance, a solid Foundation, a firm prop. But of what? of what is seen in the world? Why attribute a consistence,
And what means this Conviction of which the Apostle speaks of, but onely what he says elsewhere, a bringing into captivity every thought into the obedience of Christ?
And what means this Conviction of which the Apostle speaks of, but only what he Says elsewhere, a bringing into captivity every Thought into the Obedience of christ?
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'Tis not by her Train that she is known, 'tis by her Attention, and that devout setledness which would not suffer her Eyes to wander. The adorable Sacrament approaches:
It's not by her Train that she is known, it's by her Attention, and that devout settledness which would not suffer her Eyes to wander. The adorable Sacrament Approaches:
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and retire into her Oratory, where mauger the Tumult of the Court, she found a Mount Carmel, the Desart of S. John, and the Mount so often a Witness of our Saviour's Sighs and Tears!
and retire into her Oratory, where maugre the Tumult of the Court, she found a Mount Mount carmel, the Desert of S. John, and the Mount so often a Witness of our Saviour's Sighs and Tears!
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Neither the diversions nor the fatigues of a Voyage, nor any other occasion, could deprive her of those particular hours which she design'd for Meditation and Prayer.
Neither the diversions nor the fatigues of a Voyage, nor any other occasion, could deprive her of those particular hours which she designed for Meditation and Prayer.
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Could she thus persevere, did she not taste in these Exercises that hidden Manna, of which none knows the sweetness but those that taste? Manna absconditum quod nemo scit, nisi qui accipit.
Could she thus persevere, did she not taste in these Exercises that hidden Manna, of which none knows the sweetness but those that taste? Manna absconditum quod nemo scit, nisi qui accipit.
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Holy Angel, that presides over the Orizon of this blessed Princess, and carries this Incense above the Clouds to burn on that Altar which St. John saw in Heaven, relate to us the Ardours of this Heart wounded with the Divine Love:
Holy Angel, that presides over the Orison of this blessed Princess, and carries this Incense above the Clouds to burn on that Altar which Saint John saw in Heaven, relate to us the Ardours of this Heart wounded with the Divine Love:
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How, do innocent Souls weep? do they undergo the sorrows of Penance? Yea certainly, seeing it is written, that nothing is pure on earth, and he that says he has no sin, deceives himself. But they are small sins;
How, do innocent Souls weep? do they undergo the sorrows of Penance? Yea Certainly, seeing it is written, that nothing is pure on earth, and he that Says he has no since, deceives himself. But they Are small Sins;
What, will not the general name of sin be sufficient to deter thee from committing any? Knowest thou not that those sins which seem small, become great by their multitude,
What, will not the general name of since be sufficient to deter thee from committing any? Knowest thou not that those Sins which seem small, become great by their multitude,
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Knowest thou not that those sins which are venial by their Object, may become mortal by excessive prosecution of them? Innocent Pleasures become such, according to the Doctrine of the Saints;
Knowest thou not that those Sins which Are venial by their Object, may become Mortal by excessive prosecution of them? Innocent Pleasures become such, according to the Doctrine of the Saints;
And who knows the degree whereunto they must amount, to make this deadly poyson? And is not this one of the reasons which makes David cry out, Delicta quis intelligit, who knoweth his sins? Let me abhor then thy vain science and wicked subtilty, daring Wretch, that so boldly pronounces.
And who knows the degree whereunto they must amount, to make this deadly poison? And is not this one of the Reasons which makes David cry out, Delicta quis intelligit, who Knoweth his Sins? Let me abhor then thy vain science and wicked subtlety, daring Wretch, that so boldly pronounces.
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She has often been heard to say, with that blessed simplicity of Soul which was common to all the Saints, That she could not comprehend how one could wilfully commit one onely sin, how little soever it were.
She has often been herd to say, with that blessed simplicity of Soul which was Common to all the Saints, That she could not comprehend how one could wilfully commit one only since, how little soever it were.
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But what Misfortunes you'll say could happen in this rais'd Condition, and in so long a course of Prosperity? You believe then that Vexations hide not themselves under Purple,
But what Misfortunes You'll say could happen in this raised Condition, and in so long a course of Prosperity? You believe then that Vexations hide not themselves under Purple,
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Whereas that by a Council of Divine Providence, which can give a counterpoise to the highest conditions, this Grandeur which we admire so much at a distance as if •t were something above man, less pleases when one is born to it,
Whereas that by a Council of Divine Providence, which can give a counterpoise to the highest conditions, this Grandeur which we admire so much At a distance as if •t were something above man, less Pleases when one is born to it,
Do you believe the Queen could be at case in those famous Champaigns which furnish'd us dayly with such surprizing Accidents? No, Gentlemen, she was always in fear,
Do you believe the Queen could be At case in those famous Champaigns which furnished us daily with such surprising Accidents? No, Gentlemen, she was always in Fear,
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May I now look back on the terrible threatning of provoked Heaven, when it seem'd for so long time to strike the Dauphin, our precious Hope? Pardon me, Gentlemen pray pardon me, if I renew your Fears;
May I now look back on the terrible threatening of provoked Heaven, when it seemed for so long time to strike the Dauphin, our precious Hope? Pardon me, Gentlemen pray pardon me, if I renew your Fears;
The Queen full of Faith, proposed not to her self a less Example than Mary. God restores her also her onely Son, which she offers him with a mournful heart,
The Queen full of Faith, proposed not to her self a less Exampl than Marry. God restores her also her only Son, which she offers him with a mournful heart,
The terrible the Almighty, which takes away the judgments of Princes, leaves them sometimes to follow the imagination of their own hearts, to confound them the more,
The terrible the Almighty, which Takes away the Judgments of Princes, leaves them sometime to follow the imagination of their own hearts, to confound them the more,
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If God grants to Prayers temporal Prosperity, how much more does he give to 'um the true Goods, that is to say, spiritual Benefits? They are the natural Fruit of a Soul united to God by Prayer.
If God grants to Prayers temporal Prosperity, how much more does he give to they the true Goods, that is to say, spiritual Benefits? They Are the natural Fruit of a Soul united to God by Prayer.
Prayer which obtains Vertues for us, learns us to practise them, not onely as necessary, but also as received from the Father of lights, whence comes every good and perfect gift.
Prayer which obtains Virtues for us, learns us to practise them, not only as necessary, but also as received from the Father of lights, whence comes every good and perfect gift.
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Thus did Mary Terese draw down by her Prayers all manner of Vertues into her Soul. In her tender years she was in the Traverses of a Court then turbulent enough, the Consolation and onely Stay of the infirm age of the King her Father.
Thus did Marry Therese draw down by her Prayers all manner of Virtues into her Soul. In her tender Years she was in the Traverses of a Court then turbulent enough, the Consolation and only Stay of the infirm age of the King her Father.
The Queen her Mother-in-Law, notwithstanding that odious name, found in her not onely a respect, but also a tenderness, which neither time nor distance of place could alter.
The Queen her Mother-in-Law, notwithstanding that odious name, found in her not only a respect, but also a tenderness, which neither time nor distance of place could altar.
What Affection, what Respect, what Deference has she not yielded at all times to the King? always alive to this great Prince, ever jealous of his Glory, always sollicitous for the interest of his State, indefatigable in her Voyages,
What Affection, what Respect, what Deference has she not yielded At all times to the King? always alive to this great Prince, ever jealous of his Glory, always solicitous for the Interest of his State, indefatigable in her Voyages,
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and I will tell you for him, what I have seen with joy, that the inexpressible tendernesses of Mary Terese, tended all of 'um to inspire into him Faith, Piety, the Fear of God,
and I will tell you for him, what I have seen with joy, that the inexpressible Tendernesses of Marry Therese, tended all of they to inspire into him Faith, Piety, the fear of God,
Shall I mention the Bounties of the Queen so often experienced by her Domesticks? And shall I again renew the Cries of her desolate Family before these Altars? And you who are the Poor of Jesus Christ,
Shall I mention the Bounties of the Queen so often experienced by her Domestics? And shall I again renew the Cries of her desolate Family before these Altars? And you who Are the Poor of jesus christ,
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and you Poor whatsoever name you bear, poor known, poor who are asham'd, sick, impotent, maimed, Dregs of mankind, to speak with St. Gregory Nazianzen: for the Queen respected in you all the Characters of Jesus Christ.
and you Poor whatsoever name you bear, poor known, poor who Are ashamed, sick, impotent, maimed, Dregs of mankind, to speak with Saint Gregory Nazianzen: for the Queen respected in you all the Characters of jesus christ.
You then whom she assisted with so much Joy, whom she visited with such tender Expressions, whom she served with so much Faith, happy in putting off a lent Majestie,
You then whom she assisted with so much Joy, whom she visited with such tender Expressions, whom she served with so much Faith, happy in putting off a lent Majesty,
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what an admirable Panegyrick would you utter by your Groans to the glory of this great Princess, were it permitted me to introduce you into this august Assembly!
what an admirable Panegyric would you utter by your Groans to the glory of this great Princess, were it permitted me to introduce you into this august Assembly!
By the name of the holy city of God, the new Jerusalem, you know is meant the name of the holy Catholick Church, holy City, all the Prayers of which are efficacious;
By the name of the holy City of God, the new Jerusalem, you know is meant the name of the holy Catholic Church, holy city, all the Prayers of which Are efficacious;
of which City Jesus Christ is the foundation, which descended from Heaven with him, because she is included in him as in the Head, from whence all the Members receive their life;
of which city jesus christ is the Foundation, which descended from Heaven with him, Because she is included in him as in the Head, from whence all the Members receive their life;
At the onely name of the Church, all the Faith of the Queen was awakened: A true Daughter of the Church, not content to believe the holy Doctrines of it,
At the only name of the Church, all the Faith of the Queen was awakened: A true Daughter of the Church, not content to believe the holy Doctrines of it,
The Church inspir'd of God, and instructed by his holy Apostles, has so disposed the year, that we find with the life, Mystery, with the Preaching and Doctrine of Jesus Christ, the real fruit of all these things in the admirable vertues of his servants,
The Church inspired of God, and instructed by his holy Apostles, has so disposed the year, that we find with the life, Mystery, with the Preaching and Doctrine of jesus christ, the real fruit of all these things in the admirable Virtues of his Servants,
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By which means every season is fruitful for the Christians, every part of the year full of Jesus Christ, who is always admirable, according to the Prophet, not only in himself,
By which means every season is fruitful for the Christians, every part of the year full of jesus christ, who is always admirable, according to the Prophet, not only in himself,
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but likewise in his Saints. In this variety which drives wholly towards holy unity, so much recommended by Jesus Christ, the innocent and pious Soul finds with heavenly pleasures a solid nourishment,
but likewise in his Saints. In this variety which drives wholly towards holy unity, so much recommended by jesus christ, the innocent and pious Soul finds with heavenly pleasures a solid nourishment,
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What other has better profited of this saying, he that heareth you heareth me? In which words our Saviour teaches us this excellent Doctrine of proceeding in the way of God under the particular guidance of his servants, who exercise his authority in the Church.
What other has better profited of this saying, he that hears you hears me? In which words our Saviour Teaches us this excellent Doctrine of proceeding in the Way of God under the particular guidance of his Servants, who exercise his Authority in the Church.
The Queens Confessors could do all things wherein the exercise of their Ministry lay, and there was no vertue whereunto she could not be brought by her obedience.
The Queen's Confessors could do all things wherein the exercise of their Ministry lay, and there was no virtue whereunto she could not be brought by her Obedience.
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and seem to irritate the Holy See against a Kingdom which has always been the principal bulwark of it, should consider, that a Seat so eminent, to whom Jesus Christ has given so much, will not be flattered by men,
and seem to irritate the Holy See against a Kingdom which has always been the principal bulwark of it, should Consider, that a Seat so eminent, to whom jesus christ has given so much, will not be flattered by men,
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and take, eat, this is my body? This new Name of our Saviour is that of the Eucharist, a Name made up of grace and sweetness, which shews us in this adorable Sacrament, a source of mercy, a miracle of love, a memorial and abridgment of all Excellencies,
and take, eat, this is my body? This new Name of our Saviour is that of the Eucharist, a Name made up of grace and sweetness, which shows us in this adorable Sacrament, a source of mercy, a miracle of love, a memorial and abridgment of all Excellencies,
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although she could not communicate often enough to her desire, yet she ceased not to complain humbly and modestly of frequent Communions which were enjoyned her.
although she could not communicate often enough to her desire, yet she ceased not to complain humbly and modestly of frequent Communions which were enjoined her.
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and men who are always bold to judge of others, without sparing their Soveraigns, (for people are wont to spare only themselves in their censures) I say, persons of all conditions, have seen the Queen carried away with such precipitation, in the vigor of her age, without the least doubts of, and inquietude for her Salvation.
and men who Are always bold to judge of Others, without sparing their Sovereigns, (for people Are wont to spare only themselves in their censures) I say, Persons of all conditions, have seen the Queen carried away with such precipitation, in the vigor of her age, without the least doubts of, and inquietude for her Salvation.
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Learn then, Christians, and especially you who cannot accustom your selves to think of death, learn to disarm it in another manner than by forgetting it,
Learn then, Christians, and especially you who cannot accustom your selves to think of death, Learn to disarm it in Another manner than by forgetting it,
by one God teaches us how we must profit by the time, and the other has shewed us, that the true Christian life has no need of it? 'Tis below a Christian spirit to arm it self against Death, just only at that moment wherein he comes to attack us.
by one God Teaches us how we must profit by the time, and the other has showed us, that the true Christian life has no need of it? It's below a Christian Spirit to arm it self against Death, just only At that moment wherein he comes to attack us.
Do we live, Christians, do we live? This Age which we reckon upon, and wherein all the Reckoning does not belong to us, is this a Life? and can we not perceive what we continually lose with the years? Are not Rest and Nourishment weak Remedies against the perpetual Sickness which grows upon us? And that which we call the Last, what is it else but,
Do we live, Christians, do we live? This Age which we reckon upon, and wherein all the Reckoning does not belong to us, is this a Life? and can we not perceive what we continually loose with the Years? are not Rest and Nourishment weak Remedies against the perpetual Sickness which grows upon us? And that which we call the Last, what is it Else but,
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And where had that Queen been, with all that Majestie which on all sides shone about her, had she been otherwise prepared? Immediately we saw happen that fatal hour, wherein the Earth had nothing for her but Tears.
And where had that Queen been, with all that Majesty which on all sides shone about her, had she been otherwise prepared? Immediately we saw happen that fatal hour, wherein the Earth had nothing for her but Tears.
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And you, my Lord, what could you do, but pierce his heart with your sighs? He had it pierced enough by the tender remembrance of a Kindness, which he found still the same, after twentie three years usage. We sigh, we groan;
And you, my Lord, what could you do, but pierce his heart with your sighs? He had it pierced enough by the tender remembrance of a Kindness, which he found still the same, After twentie three Years usage. We sighs, we groan;
But let us know that this Sacrifice of an infinite value, wherein all the Cross of Jesus is included, this Sacrifice would be useless to the Queen, had she not merited by her good life, that the effect of it might redound to her:
But let us know that this Sacrifice of an infinite valve, wherein all the Cross of jesus is included, this Sacrifice would be useless to the Queen, had she not merited by her good life, that the Effect of it might redound to her:
he came and surprized the Queen in a time when we thought her the most healthful, in a time wherein she saw herself most happie. But 'tis thus he acts;
he Come and surprised the Queen in a time when we Thought her the most healthful, in a time wherein she saw herself most happy. But it's thus he acts;
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he finds for us so many Temptations, and such a malignitie in all Pleasures, that he comes and troubles the most innocent in his Elect. But he comes, says he, as a thief, always unawares, and undiscernible in his steps.
he finds for us so many Temptations, and such a malignity in all Pleasures, that he comes and Troubles the most innocent in his Elect. But he comes, Says he, as a thief, always unawares, and undiscernible in his steps.
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for who can shun him where he appears, or discover him when he hides himself? They eat, says he, they drank, they bought, they planted, they built, they married in the days of Noab,
for who can shun him where he appears, or discover him when he hides himself? They eat, Says he, they drank, they bought, they planted, they built, they married in the days of Noab,
What shall we say, when in satisfying our lustful Desires, in gratifying our Revenge and secret Jealousies, in heaping up treasures of Iniquitie in our Cossers, without caring to separate our own from that of others, deceived by our Pleasures, by our Sports, by our Health, by the prosperous success of our Affairs, by our Flatteries, amongst which we must reckon treacherous Guides whom we have our selves chosen to mislead us,
What shall we say, when in satisfying our lustful Desires, in gratifying our Revenge and secret Jealousies, in heaping up treasures of Iniquity in our Cossers, without caring to separate our own from that of Others, deceived by our Pleasures, by our Sports, by our Health, by the prosperous success of our Affairs, by our Flatteries, among which we must reckon treacherous Guides whom we have our selves chosen to mislead us,
But these Emotions of a day, what do they effect? a final Hardness? Are we affected with the Miseries of Hungary and Austria? Their Inhabitants are put to the Sword;
But these Emotions of a day, what do they Effect? a final Hardness? are we affected with the Misery's of Hungary and Austria? Their Inhabitants Are put to the Sword;
she tells you by my Mouth, and by a Voice which you are used to, That Greatness is a Dream, Joy a Folly, Youth a Flower which soon sades, and Health a deceitful Nothing.
she tells you by my Mouth, and by a Voice which you Are used to, That Greatness is a Dream, Joy a Folly, Youth a Flower which soon sades, and Health a deceitful Nothing.
And when you retire to think of your Dutie, fail not to consider whereunto the immortal Actions of Lewis the Great, and the incomparable Pietie of Mary Terese, do oblige you. FINIS.
And when you retire to think of your Duty, fail not to Consider whereunto the immortal Actions of Lewis the Great, and the incomparable Piety of Marry Therese, do oblige you. FINIS.
