LEt Corruption Enter (most Sacred Majesty) to make a prey of this Frail body when I am shut up in the fatal Tomb, and buried in the Bosom of Oblivion, waiting to answer the last call of the Arch-angels Trumpet to appear before the Tribunal of the dreadful Judgment;
LEt Corruption Enter (most Sacred Majesty) to make a prey of this Frail body when I am shut up in the fatal Tomb, and buried in the Bosom of Oblivion, waiting to answer the last call of the Archangels Trumpet to appear before the Tribunal of the dreadful Judgement;
Let creeping Worms, Serpents, and on w•ildy Beasts devour this Flesh, and leave only my bones the residue of their Hunger, to be resolved into Ashes by the Revolutions of time, I will still cry with Diogenes; Quid ferarum mihi nihil femienti oberit Laniatus.
Let creeping Worms, Serpents, and on w•ildy Beasts devour this Flesh, and leave only my bones the residue of their Hunger, to be resolved into Ashes by the Revolutions of time, I will still cry with Diogenes; Quid ferarum mihi nihil femienti oberit Laniatus.
Let man be converted into Dust, he shall have no Pain when he is destitute of all sence of Feeling, it is not the Grave document of the Holy Churches Memento marking our Foreheads this morning with Ashes, a symbol of Mortallity;
Let man be converted into Dust, he shall have no Pain when he is destitute of all sense of Feeling, it is not the Grave document of the Holy Churches Memento marking our Foreheads this morning with Ashes, a symbol of Mortality;
it is nothing of these can strike a Terror into my heart, But the Conclusion of the Prophet Joel, who from the mouth of God Chalking out the Way we must Walk to save our Souls, Emphatically Commands us to turn our hearts drunk with the Love of Creatures, to God,
it is nothing of these can strike a Terror into my heart, But the Conclusion of the Prophet Joel, who from the Mouth of God Chalking out the Way we must Walk to save our Souls, Emphatically Commands us to turn our hearts drunk with the Love of Creatures, to God,
and wipe them of with the sighs and deep groanes of our hearts, in fletu & planctu, and the heart that was the Harbor of our Crimes must be Rent with grief and sorrow, Scindite Corda vestra; he proceeds further to tell us that to accomplish the just measures of true Repentance, we must not only proscribe the use of unlawfull,
and wipe them of with the sighs and deep groans of our hearts, in fletu & planctu, and the heart that was the Harbour of our Crimes must be Rend with grief and sorrow, Scindite Corda Vestra; he proceeds further to tell us that to accomplish the just measures of true Repentance, we must not only proscribe the use of unlawful,
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but also temper the use of Lawfull things: Egrediatur sponsus de Cubili suo; Let the Bridegroom go forth of his Chamber, and the Bride out of her Bride-Chamber;
but also temper the use of Lawful things: Egrediatur Sponsus de Cubili Sue; Let the Bridegroom go forth of his Chamber, and the Bride out of her Bride-Chamber;
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all this is too Little if the Priests, the Ministers of the Lord between the Porch and the Altar, will not weep and cry parce Domine, parce populo tuo:
all this is too Little if the Priests, the Ministers of the Lord between the Porch and the Altar, will not weep and cry parce Domine, parce populo tuo:
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Let all Sinfull Souls with Dread and Fear, Remark what slender assurance we have from this Organ of the Holy Ghost, of the security of our Salvation when he leaves us still in doubt whether the Lord will Convert and forgive us, Quis scit si convertatur et Ignoscat Deus; O terrible words!
Let all Sinful Souls with Dread and fear, Remark what slender assurance we have from this Organ of the Holy Ghost, of the security of our Salvation when he leaves us still in doubt whither the Lord will Convert and forgive us, Quis scit si convertatur et Ignoscat Deus; Oh terrible words!
and detest their former faults, can have no assureance of the security of their Salvation, what hopes can those have, that Inclose all their desires within the Circle of Wordly Interest,
and detest their former Faults, can have no assurance of the security of their Salvation, what hope's can those have, that Enclose all their Desires within the Circle of Wordly Interest,
and fall into a certain blindness and hardness that Render them Insensible to all the Movements of Grace? how sure is Hell for those that put up a three Headed Idol of Honours, Wealth and Pleasures in oppos•tion to the holy Trinity dedicating thereto, all their thoughts and actions (a practice commonly Following men of Quallity and Courtiers) if those that abdicate dignities, despise Riches,
and fallen into a certain blindness and hardness that Render them Insensible to all the Movements of Grace? how sure is Hell for those that put up a three Headed Idol of Honours, Wealth and Pleasures in oppos•tion to the holy Trinity dedicating thereto, all their thoughts and actions (a practice commonly Following men of Quality and Courtiers) if those that abdicate dignities, despise Riches,
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Finally if the humble penitent, the poor in spirit, and the Righteous man cannot determine whether he lyes under the disgrace or favour of God, quia nemo scit an amore vel odio sit dignus, There is no ground for the ambitious Courtier, the sensual Libertine or the Injust States-man to expect Salvation.
Finally if the humble penitent, the poor in Spirit, and the Righteous man cannot determine whither he lies under the disgrace or favour of God, quia nemo scit an amore vel odio sit Dignus, There is no ground for the ambitious Courtier, the sensual Libertine or the Injust Statesman to expect Salvation.
Gentlemen this ought to be the Subject of your Frequent Meditations this Holy time of Lent to Reclaim you in your vanities, to work your Salvation in Trembling fear, that may dispose you to true and severe works of Penance and Repentance,
Gentlemen this ought to be the Subject of your Frequent Meditations this Holy time of Lent to Reclaim you in your vanities, to work your Salvation in Trembling Fear, that may dispose you to true and severe works of Penance and Repentance,
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and Conclude by Inference from such premisses, that they are not fit objects to adjust the desires of a Rational Soul whose capacity is of so vast an Extent that nothing but the Treasures of Heaven can fill it.
and Conclude by Inference from such premises, that they Are not fit objects to adjust the Desires of a Rational Soul whose capacity is of so vast an Extent that nothing but the Treasures of Heaven can fill it.
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Before I enter upon the proofes of my divsion, I must undeceive any that may mistake my Intention to lessen the Credit of true Honours in this world as Contrary to the Institutions of Divine Laws or inveigh against Riches as of themselves repugnant to Salvation,
Before I enter upon the proofs of my divsion, I must undeceive any that may mistake my Intention to lessen the Credit of true Honours in this world as Contrary to the Institutions of Divine Laws or inveigh against Riches as of themselves repugnant to Salvation,
Such Propositions were shoots of Heresy, Blasphemy and Cruelty, when the Author of Nature in the first draught of the world out of nothing coppied Monarchy (which Implyes all Dignities and Honours) in the person of Adam, with an absolute Dominion over all that was Created,
Such Propositions were shoots of Heresy, Blasphemy and Cruelty, when the Author of Nature in the First draught of the world out of nothing copied Monarchy (which Implies all Dignities and Honours) in the person of Adam, with an absolute Dominion over all that was Created,
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and Furnished him with plentifull means to support the Grandeur of so great a Title, in the Vassallage of all the Creatures he Subjected to his Power, without any Restriction in the use of any part thereof to gratifie his desires,
and Furnished him with plentiful means to support the Grandeur of so great a Title, in the Vassalage of all the Creatures he Subjected to his Power, without any Restriction in the use of any part thereof to gratify his Desires,
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and ought to serve us as instruments to acquire Heaven, are no further blameable, than they are converted by us into Engines, to work Iniquity, as holy Gregory saith;
and ought to serve us as Instruments to acquire Heaven, Are no further blameable, than they Are converted by us into Engines, to work Iniquity, as holy Gregory Says;
and by our folly, or rather madness, are raised to such a height of esteem in our fancies, that basely forgetting God, the only and true Center of our happiness, we fix our love uponn them,
and by our folly, or rather madness, Are raised to such a height of esteem in our fancies, that basely forgetting God, the only and true Centre of our happiness, we fix our love uponn them,
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God has placed man in an earthly Paradise of pleasure, to give him therein a commencing taste of those future full contentments he was to enjoy in the Heavenly Paradise,
God has placed man in an earthly Paradise of pleasure, to give him therein a commencing taste of those future full contentment's he was to enjoy in the Heavenly Paradise,
yet in their banishment they were not left so unhappy, but they had in the midst of afflictions, such a measure of contentments and pleasures in the enjoyment of Creatures,
yet in their banishment they were not left so unhappy, but they had in the midst of afflictions, such a measure of contentment's and pleasures in the enjoyment of Creatures,
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But such is the malice and stupidity under which men did in all ages, and do labour, that shutting their eyes to Reason and Religion, without regard to Rewards or Punishments, to Threatnings or Promises, to Heaven or Hell, they make Dignities, Wealth and Pleasures, the Butt of all their aims, by open and secret contrivances, to fill the vacuities of the Civil Body, not to strengthen,
But such is the malice and stupidity under which men did in all ages, and do labour, that shutting their eyes to Reason and Religion, without regard to Rewards or Punishments, to Threatenings or Promises, to Heaven or Hell, they make Dignities, Wealth and Pleasures, the Butt of all their aims, by open and secret contrivances, to fill the Vacuities of the Civil Body, not to strengthen,
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and thus they sacrifice Loyalty to their Pride and Ambition in Rebellion, Honesty to their Avarice in Injustice, Vertue to brutish Pleasures in Concupiscence, their Honour to disgrace,
and thus they sacrifice Loyalty to their Pride and Ambition in Rebellion, Honesty to their Avarice in Injustice, Virtue to brutish Pleasures in Concupiscence, their Honour to disgrace,
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To secure you from such dismal ruines, D. C. S. The Saviour of the World gives you a Preservative, in the present Gospel, Nolite thesaurizare vobis thesauros in terra, &c. Heap not up to your selves Treasures on Earth, where the Rust and Moth do Corrupt,
To secure you from such dismal ruins, D. C. S. The Saviour of the World gives you a Preservative, in the present Gospel, Nolite Thesaurizare vobis Thesauros in terra, etc. Heap not up to your selves Treasures on Earth, where the Rust and Moth do Corrupt,
It is the Doctrine of the Holy Ghost denounced by the wisest of Kings, and proved by him in the experience of the greatest treasures the earth could afford;
It is the Doctrine of the Holy Ghost denounced by the Wisest of Kings, and proved by him in the experience of the greatest treasures the earth could afford;
Let covetous men fill their Coffers with the Gold of the new found world, the Pearls fished in the Seas of Asia, the Jewels brought from the remote Regions of the East, and call it treasure;
Let covetous men fill their Coffers with the Gold of the new found world, the Pearls fished in the Seas of Asia, the Jewels brought from the remote Regions of the East, and call it treasure;
Let Nations with armed Bands run to the destruction of one another, and the subdued serve for a foundation to erect Monuments of Triumph to prop the Glory of the Conqueror, and call it Victory:
Let nations with armed Bans run to the destruction of one Another, and the subdued serve for a Foundation to erect Monuments of Triumph to prop the Glory of the Conqueror, and call it Victory:
and the Reward of all your Troubles; Fallit vos quod quaeritis, mendacium est quod quaeritis; You imagine the World a Magazin, able to afford all content to your desires.
and the Reward of all your Troubles; Falls vos quod Seeking, Mendacium est quod Seeking; You imagine the World a Magazine, able to afford all content to your Desires.
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because in every stop you hit upon some Affliction that grieves; Corrupted with the Infection of Pestilent ayr, because there are Pernicious Examples of wicked Livers:
Because in every stop you hit upon Some Affliction that grieves; Corrupted with the Infection of Pestilent air, Because there Are Pernicious Examples of wicked Livers:
because it is full of Errors and perverse Institutions: wihtout Restoratiues to Refresh our weakness; because it has no true pleasures, to quench the thirst of our desires:
Because it is full of Errors and perverse Institutions: without Restoratives to Refresh our weakness; Because it has no true pleasures, to quench the thirst of our Desires:
destitute of any true Felicity, because it is the sink of all Evils, Desertum vere et aridum et sterile reputat soeculum omne hoc saith venerable Gilbertus upon those words of the Canticles.
destitute of any true Felicity, Because it is the sink of all Evils, Desertum vere et aridum et sterile reputat soeculum omne hoc Says venerable Gilbert upon those words of the Canticles.
how is it possible that men, Endowed with Reason and Professing the Religion of one true and Eternal God, should be drawn by the scent of a desart so described, to love any thing therein contained to the Contempt of God and his Laws in such a measure, that all Cures daily applyed by Gods Preaching Ministers either proposeing the joys of Heavenly Glory for a Reward of vertue,
how is it possible that men, Endowed with Reason and Professing the Religion of one true and Eternal God, should be drawn by the scent of a desert so described, to love any thing therein contained to the Contempt of God and his Laws in such a measure, that all Cures daily applied by God's Preaching Ministers either proposing the Joys of Heavenly Glory for a Reward of virtue,
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or Eternal fire as the Everlasting punishment of final perseverance in sin, are so Far from producing in us the designed Effects, that all their Endeavours seem to be Incentives, rather then Lenitives, to the disease of self love,
or Eternal fire as the Everlasting punishment of final perseverance in since, Are so far from producing in us the designed Effects, that all their Endeavours seem to be Incentives, rather then Lenitives, to the disease of self love,
It passeth away saith he, It flyeth, It perisheth, praeterit figura hujus mundi, like a figure drawn in dry dust, which for its levity hath no Consistency and is the mock-stock of winds raised by the least blast, apt to blind the Eyes, and durt, whatever it lights upon;
It passes away Says he, It flies, It Perishes, Preterit figura hujus mundi, like a figure drawn in dry dust, which for its levity hath no Consistency and is the mock-stock of winds raised by the least blast, apt to blind the Eyes, and dirt, whatever it lights upon;
with reason then I may speak to the lovers of the world in the words of the Prophet Esay: upon another occasion Expergiscimini, Expergiscimini, Qui habitatis in pulvere, awake awake ye that dwell in the dust,
with reason then I may speak to the lovers of the world in the words of the Prophet Isaiah: upon Another occasion Expergiscimini, Expergiscimini, Qui habitatis in pulvere, awake awake you that dwell in the dust,
It is dust that Composes the substnace of your Treasures, Rich men, by the dust you seek to satisfie the huger of your desires voluptuous men, at the dust you Level all the Essays of your projects, Ambitious men;
It is dust that Composes the substnace of your Treasures, Rich men, by the dust you seek to satisfy the huger of your Desires voluptuous men, At the dust you Level all the Essays of your projects, Ambitious men;
From the dust you borrowed the first material of your being Mor•al men, and into dust shall soon Return those bodies you now Pamper with so much delicacy, sensual men, which is the Advertisement given you by the Holy Church this morning, Pulvis es et in pulverem reverteris
From the dust you borrowed the First material of your being Mor•al men, and into dust shall soon Return those bodies you now Pamper with so much delicacy, sensual men, which is the Advertisement given you by the Holy Church this morning, Pulvis es et in pulverem reverteris
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Did you ever observe A. A. a flock of Innocent Children dallying, in the sand and in serious folly, drawing plat-forms of Cities and Towns, here raising heaps under the Title of strong Castles and Impregnable Forts, there marking long Ridges giving them the name of Trenches and dikes for defence in one place ranging small stones in a Row which they call Casarms to Lodg Soldiers, in another drawing up a certain number to Assail the Fortifications and a thousand other fancies of their Innocent folly,
Did you ever observe A. A. a flock of Innocent Children dallying, in the sand and in serious folly, drawing platforms of Cities and Towns, Here raising heaps under the Title of strong Castles and Impregnable Forts, there marking long Ridges giving them the name of Trenches and dikes for defence in one place ranging small stones in a Row which they call Casarms to Lodge Soldiers, in Another drawing up a certain number to Assail the Fortifications and a thousand other fancies of their Innocent folly,
when their Fabrick in fine is but Sand, This is properly the life of Worldly men says Greg. Niss: hoc est humana vita puerorum ludus in arena &c. Their Honour is but Sand, their power is but Sand, their wealth is but Sand,
when their Fabric in fine is but Sand, This is properly the life of Worldly men Says Greg. Niss: hoc est Humana vita Puerorum ludus in arena etc. Their Honour is but Sand, their power is but Sand, their wealth is but Sand,
In omnibus inveni vanitatem; what is more vain then a dream, and yet all the Power and Riches and Pleasures of the Earth are no other thing if you believe the Spirit of God speaking in the mouth of holy David, Dormierunt somnum suum et nihil in venerunt omnes viri divitiarum in manibus suis you dream to have found a Treasure, you are Rich but in a dream only,
In omnibus Inveni vanitatem; what is more vain then a dream, and yet all the Power and Riches and Pleasures of the Earth Are not other thing if you believe the Spirit of God speaking in the Mouth of holy David, Dormierunt somnum suum et nihil in venerunt omnes viri divitiarum in manibus suis you dream to have found a Treasure, you Are Rich but in a dream only,
nor seek after any Treasures upon Earth in Obedience to the Doctrine of the Saviour of the world in the Text, Nolite Thesaurizare vobis thesauros in terra:
nor seek After any Treasures upon Earth in obedience to the Doctrine of the Saviour of the world in the Text, Nolite Thesaurizare vobis Thesauros in terra:
But their vanity might be dispensed with, if the Afflictions and Inconstancy that follow the Treasures of the world were not overruling arguments of the Folly and Madness of those, that Employ their Labours, their Sweat, their Blood, all their desires, their Thoughts, their Industry, their Bodies & Souls in a pursuit to purchase them.
But their vanity might be dispensed with, if the Afflictions and Inconstancy that follow the Treasures of the world were not overruling Arguments of the Folly and Madness of those, that Employ their Labours, their Sweat, their Blood, all their Desires, their Thoughts, their Industry, their Bodies & Souls in a pursuit to purchase them.
The Rose is the symbol of pleasurs, whence the Carnal Infidels belching their Blasphemous thoughts against the Immortallity of Souls, said Sap. 2: Let us Crown our selves with Roses before they wither;
The Rose is the symbol of pleasures, whence the Carnal Infidels belching their Blasphemous thoughts against the Immortality of Souls, said Sap. 2: Let us Crown our selves with Roses before they wither;
But since Sin obliged the Earth to bring forth Brambles and Thistles, it is Sorrounded with a guard of Thorns, to Symbolize that Afflicting mischances, are Inseparable attendants of Human prosperity, without Exemption, in any Degree, Dignity State or Condition, It is Holy Ambrose his application, Spina septit gratiam floris tanquam humana speculum preferens vitae, quae vanitatemperfunctionis suae finitimis curarum spinis saepe Compungat.
But since since obliged the Earth to bring forth Brambles and Thistles, it is Surrounded with a guard of Thorns, to Symbolise that Afflicting mischances, Are Inseparable attendants of Human Prosperity, without Exemption, in any Degree, Dignity State or Condition, It is Holy Ambrose his application, Spina septit gratiam Floris tanquam Humana speculum preferens vitae, Quae vanitatemperfunctionis suae finitimis curarum spinis saepe Compungat.
Though you should shine O Man with the splendor of Honours or sit upon the Throne of Power, or Command the wealth of Craesus; Spina semper proxima est;
Though you should shine Oh Man with the splendour of Honours or fit upon the Throne of Power, or Command the wealth of Croesus; Spina semper proxima est;
and you shall find that no one thing is free from a peculiar Melancoly occasion of Evil that follows it, Honours are perpetually waited on by Envy which often Contrives their disgrace;
and you shall find that no one thing is free from a peculiar Melancholy occasion of Evil that follows it, Honours Are perpetually waited on by Envy which often Contrives their disgrace;
Friendship is often made use of to work Treachery, in Marriages there Raign Jelousies, and Children to their Parents do prove ungratfull Meca'nas in Feathers, felt the same grief that Tormented Regulus upon a Gibbet saith Seneca, to hinder his repose, Tam vigilat in pluma, quam Regulus in Cruce.
Friendship is often made use of to work Treachery, in Marriages there Reign Jealousies, and Children to their Parents do prove ungrateful Meca'nas in Feathers, felt the same grief that Tormented Regulus upon a Gibbet Says Senecca, to hinder his repose, Tam Vigilat in pluma, quam Regulus in Cruce.
and Seleveus Taught by the Experience, declared that whoever knew the weight of the Scepter though of Gold, would not honour it to lift it from the Dunghill,
and Seleveus Taught by the Experience, declared that whoever knew the weight of the Sceptre though of Gold, would not honour it to lift it from the Dunghill,
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and if Kings and Princes in the midst of their Might and Power sunk under the Crosses and Anguishes they endured to such a descent of disrespectful Expressions of the Scepter and Crown, who can Expect to find in this world, any true and accomplished Felicity,
and if Kings and Princes in the midst of their Might and Power sunk under the Crosses and Anguishes they endured to such a descent of disrespectful Expressions of the Sceptre and Crown, who can Expect to find in this world, any true and accomplished Felicity,
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or any solid Comfort or Joy? I will not Instance the particular Circumstances of every mans Troubles in the pursuit of that part of the worlds vanity he Ayms at, I will only say the acquisition thereof costs him greater paines, then the enjoyment gives Content;
or any solid Comfort or Joy? I will not Instance the particular circumstances of every men Troubles in the pursuit of that part of the world's vanity he Aims At, I will only say the acquisition thereof costs him greater pains, then the enjoyment gives Content;
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and how many do the Ambitious Debase themselves to, Those do lye under the Inclemency of the weather and these do Expose themselves, to a Thousand Storms, Fatigues and Troubles that truth Forces this Confession out of their Mouths lassati, sumus in via Iniquitatis;
and how many do the Ambitious Debase themselves to, Those do lie under the Inclemency of the weather and these do Expose themselves, to a Thousand Storms, Fatigues and Troubles that truth Forces this Confessi out of their Mouths Lassati, sumus in via Iniquitatis;
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The world is a Pallace like that in which Job's Children Feasted which within the space of one houer, saith holy Chrysostom, was a dwelling place of the living,
The world is a Palace like that in which Job's Children Feasted which within the Molle of one hover, Says holy Chrysostom, was a Dwelling place of the living,
It affords Treasures that can never be Enjoyed, but in a flood of real evils, it offers fruit that cannot be gathered without a Crop of Infinit Troubles, it promisses hapiness,
It affords Treasures that can never be Enjoyed, but in a flood of real evils, it offers fruit that cannot be gathered without a Crop of Infinite Troubles, it promises happiness,
I will Conclude this first part by the words of holy Chrysostom, what can be more unhappy then that man created for Glory shall Enslave his heart in the disordered desire of Terrene things,
I will Conclude this First part by the words of holy Chrysostom, what can be more unhappy then that man created for Glory shall Enslave his heart in the disordered desire of Terrene things,
but of Dignities subject to the Rust of Vanitys, or Riches, that still carry in them the Moth of Gnawing Afflictions, or of Pleasurs that fix a sting in the Soul,
but of Dignities Subject to the Rust of Vanities, or Riches, that still carry in them the Moth of Gnawing Afflictions, or of Pleasures that fix a sting in the Soul,
What Villany is it for love of these to Trample the poor, to oppress the Innocent, to Enjure the Widdow to strip the Orphan, to suck the Blood of the Weaker, To Rob the Church of her Rights, To confound Order To forget God, To Transgress his Commandments, To Renounce his Glory, To Contemn his promises to despise his Menaces, to offend his love, to Exasperate his Justice, to provoke his Anger, and to draw his Malediction.
What Villainy is it for love of these to Trample the poor, to oppress the Innocent, to Enjure the Widow to strip the Orphan, to suck the Blood of the Weaker, To Rob the Church of her Rights, To confound Order To forget God, To Transgress his commandments, To Renounce his Glory, To Contemn his promises to despise his Menaces, to offend his love, to Exasperate his justice, to provoke his Anger, and to draw his Malediction.
Christian Souls, if the Vanity and Afflictions inseperable from the Treasurs of the world, which are pursued with so much vehemence and disorder, cannot work upon other mens hearts to divert them, at least let Prudence direct you, not to affect Immoderatly or unlawfully desire those things which you are not sure to retain when you have them, It is Vertuous and Meritorious to draw, your affections, from them before you are Compelled by a certain sure necessity to quit them with grief and Confusion,
Christian Souls, if the Vanity and Afflictions inseparable from the Treasures of the world, which Are pursued with so much vehemence and disorder, cannot work upon other men's hearts to divert them, At least let Prudence Direct you, not to affect Immoderately or unlawfully desire those things which you Are not sure to retain when you have them, It is Virtuous and Meritorious to draw, your affections, from them before you Are Compelled by a certain sure necessity to quit them with grief and Confusion,
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Saint Austin in his 29th Sermon de v•rbis domini puts this question to all those that Throw their Affections upon the World to the Contempt of Gods Laws,
Saint Austin in his 29th Sermon de v•rbis domini puts this question to all those that Throw their Affections upon the World to the Contempt of God's Laws,
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why do we abandon our hearts to the Irregular desires and Concupisence of Terrene Treasurs which we know are Instable and Transitory? why do we pretend to rest our selves upon that which we see is in continual Turbulent Motion towards its own destruction,
why do we abandon our hearts to the Irregular Desires and Concupiscence of Terrene Treasures which we know Are Instable and Transitory? why do we pretend to rest our selves upon that which we see is in continual Turbulent Motion towards its own destruction,
Velut nubes pertransiit salus mea, saith holy Iob, The true pattern of patient Princes describing his own misfortune and sudden Fall from the Glory of the Throne to the misery of the dunghill, my prosperity, my Riches,
Velut Clouds pertransiit salus mea, Says holy Job, The true pattern of patient Princes describing his own misfortune and sudden Fallen from the Glory of the Throne to the misery of the dunghill, my Prosperity, my Riches,
and all my glory hath passed away like a cloud, The comparlson and Simile, cannot be more proper, having for an Author the holy Ghost, which moved the Organs of this great Saint to Express it, a Cloud then in it's Effects and Nature is the Right Symbol of Human prosperity, and the perfect emblem of the Great Men of the Earth:
and all my glory hath passed away like a cloud, The comparlson and Simile, cannot be more proper, having for an Author the holy Ghost, which moved the Organs of this great Saint to Express it, a Cloud then in it's Effects and Nature is the Right Symbol of Human Prosperity, and the perfect emblem of the Great Men of the Earth:
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But what is the nature and substance of this Cloud, that works such prodigious effects? A little vapour raised from the low region of the earth, and originally extracted from the tribe of Pools and Sinks, elevated chiefly by its own levity, to the second region of the Air;
But what is the nature and substance of this Cloud, that works such prodigious effects? A little vapour raised from the low region of the earth, and originally extracted from the tribe of Pools and Sinks, elevated chiefly by its own levity, to the second region of the Air;
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and with sacrilegious arms, embarking himself in the ocean of boundless Ambition, to Usurp his Fathers Throne, ready to Imbrew his inhumane hands in the Blood of the best of Kings,
and with sacrilegious arms, embarking himself in the Ocean of boundless Ambition, to Usurp his Father's Throne, ready to Embrue his inhumane hands in the Blood of the best of Kings,
and poyson'd with the venom of Disloyalty and Rebellion, suckt from the corrupt principles of a restless Religion, setting him up a Mimick King, under the Royal Canopy, to receive homage from Vassals, tribute from Subjects, and Embassies from foreign Princes:
and poisoned with the venom of Disloyalty and Rebellion, sucked from the corrupt principles of a restless Religion, setting him up a Mimic King, under the Royal Canopy, to receive homage from Vassals, tribute from Subject's, and Embassies from foreign Princes:
and not from Men, you turn your sacrilegious arms? against a Father, you devise your stratagems? & to attain to his Crown, you arrived to the height of iniquity, treading under foot the Laws of God, and Man, and Nature;
and not from Men, you turn your sacrilegious arms? against a Father, you devise your stratagems? & to attain to his Crown, you arrived to the height of iniquity, treading under foot the Laws of God, and Man, and Nature;
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if you be subdued, your loss will not be only of life, (that is too small a satisfaction for your guilt;) nor of your credit or reputation, (for we see how little you value it) but of your Soul,
if you be subdued, your loss will not be only of life, (that is too small a satisfaction for your guilt;) nor of your credit or reputation, (for we see how little you valve it) but of your Soul,
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and eternal Salvation, to expiate in everlasting flames, the enormity of your execrable Ambition. Behold, Christians, O just Judgment of the Almighty!
and Eternal Salvation, to expiate in everlasting flames, the enormity of your execrable Ambition. Behold, Christians, Oh just Judgement of the Almighty!
and pierc'd through the heart with three Javelins, and covered with wounds over all his Body, he fell to end the infamy of his actions in the catastrophe of a deserved dismal death.
and pierced through the heart with three Javelins, and covered with wounds over all his Body, he fell to end the infamy of his actions in the catastrophe of a deserved dismal death.
knowing that what thou ordainest, is most available to us, and that thou art merciful and good, to make us happy even by our adversities, which thou canst turn to our advantage,
knowing that what thou ordainest, is most available to us, and that thou art merciful and good, to make us happy even by our adversities, which thou Canst turn to our advantage,
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Now what we are to gather from the fatal course of Impious Absalom to our purpose, is the impiety of irregular Ambition, and the inconstancy of the Greatness promised by this false world;
Now what we Are to gather from the fatal course of Impious Absalom to our purpose, is the impiety of irregular Ambition, and the inconstancy of the Greatness promised by this false world;
O vain hopes of mortal men, that seek with so much heat and strife to establish your happiness upon the beguiling false goods of the earth, which are most apt to forsake and desert you when you seem to be most sure of them.
Oh vain hope's of Mortal men, that seek with so much heat and strife to establish your happiness upon the beguiling false goods of the earth, which Are most apt to forsake and desert you when you seem to be most sure of them.
Those Honours and Treasures that puff you up with Pride, saith Seneca, Nescis ubi te reli•tura sint, you know not where and in what miserable condition they may soon leave you,
Those Honours and Treasures that puff you up with Pride, Says Senecca, Nescis ubi te reli•tura sint, you know not where and in what miserable condition they may soon leave you,
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and that Fortune which you with so much injustice and oppression strive to settle upon posterity, will be easier purchased than preserved, saith Tacitus, Such is the volubility and uncertainty of sublunary things.
and that Fortune which you with so much injustice and oppression strive to settle upon posterity, will be Easier purchased than preserved, Says Tacitus, Such is the volubility and uncertainty of sublunary things.
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If we had time to reflect upon the practice of Heathen Philosophers, in reference to the world, following only the dictates of reason, without hopes of future felicity, we should find their moral vertues,
If we had time to reflect upon the practice of Heathen Philosophers, in Referente to the world, following only the dictates of reason, without hope's of future felicity, we should find their moral Virtues,
and this conformity is so absolutely necessary, that it is the notion and character of a predestinate soul, according to the rule given by St. Paul in the 8th to the Romans, Quos praescivit & praedestinavit conformes fieri imaginis filii sui, whom he hath foreknown, he hath also predestinated to be made conformable to the Image of his Son.
and this conformity is so absolutely necessary, that it is the notion and character of a predestinate soul, according to the Rule given by Saint Paul in the 8th to the Roman, Quos praescivit & praedestinavit conforms fieri imaginis Sons sui, whom he hath foreknown, he hath also predestinated to be made conformable to the Image of his Son.
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and the Pride that makes men once qualified in those stations inaccessible and morose to inferiors, which they look upon with scorn, (believe me,) carries but little marks of Christian Humility,
and the Pride that makes men once qualified in those stations inaccessible and morose to inferiors, which they look upon with scorn, (believe me,) carries but little marks of Christian Humility,
but of the best quality, relishes more of Sathans confused Empire, than the Kingdom of Christ, which cannot consist but of members united in Peace and Charity,
but of the best quality, Relishes more of Satan's confused Empire, than the Kingdom of christ, which cannot consist but of members united in Peace and Charity,
nor can we expect a Blessing from Heaven, if Diss•ntions and Animosities, National and Provincial distinctions break the tyes of Charity, which by Divine Institutions is established in the essential life of Christian Perfection:
nor can we expect a Blessing from Heaven, if Diss•ntions and Animosities, National and Provincial Distinctions break the ties of Charity, which by Divine Institutions is established in the essential life of Christian Perfection:
The dissolution and liberty of some of this Age that wallow in the abominatlon of Lust and Sensuality, is grown to such a pitch of Iniquity, that to have committed enormous Crimes, seems too small a satisfaction to their brutish Voluptuousness,
The dissolution and liberty of Some of this Age that wallow in the abominatlon of Lust and Sensuality, is grown to such a pitch of Iniquity, that to have committed enormous Crimes, seems too small a satisfaction to their brutish Voluptuousness,
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What is the Concussion of Magistrates, the prevarication of Advocates, the frauds of Merchants, the exactions of Usurers, the cheats of Tradesmen, the extortion of Souldiers,
What is the Concussion of Magistrates, the prevarication of Advocates, the frauds of Merchant's, the exactions of Usurers, the cheats of Tradesmen, the extortion of Soldiers,
and a combination with the Devil, the World, and the Flesh, to receive at their hands what Almighty God by his heavenly Commandments forbids us to usurp.
and a combination with the devil, the World, and the Flesh, to receive At their hands what Almighty God by his heavenly commandments forbids us to usurp.
they are but a vapour that vanish's in a moment, that precludes the passage to eternal felicity, that hides from us the incomprehensible splendor of perpetual light, that robs men of the true knowledge of Celestial Bliss, that finally deprives us of the Honour of everlasting Glory,
they Are but a vapour that vanish's in a moment, that precludes the passage to Eternal felicity, that hides from us the incomprehensible splendour of perpetual Light, that robs men of the true knowledge of Celestial Bliss, that finally deprives us of the Honour of everlasting Glory,
Vapor est ad modicum parens quod aeternae faelicitatis adytum intercludit, quod perennis luminis in circumscriptam claritatem abstondit, quod universitatis scientia fraudat, quod summae privat dignitatis honore.
Vapor est ad modicum Parents quod aeternae faelicitatis adytum intercludit, quod Perennis luminis in circumscriptam claritatem abstondit, quod universitatis scientia fraudat, quod Summae private dignitatis honore.
The Second is that the Soul of Man is of so vast a Capacity in the Extent of its desires, that it cannot be adjusted or filled by any thing the world can afford;
The Second is that the Soul of Man is of so vast a Capacity in the Extent of its Desires, that it cannot be adjusted or filled by any thing the world can afford;
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which every Man may find to be true by his proper Experince of an Inclination that Aims at some further Contentment, which he still wants in whatever Degree or Condition he can be in, whereby it is manifest, that the accomplishment of his happiness Consists in somthing above Nature,
which every Man may find to be true by his proper Experience of an Inclination that Aims At Some further Contentment, which he still Wants in whatever Degree or Condition he can be in, whereby it is manifest, that the accomplishment of his happiness Consists in something above Nature,
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Therefore Men ought not to seek their happiness in Natural things, or fix upon them an aff•ction Incompatible, with the duty they owe the Acquisition of that Supreme and Supernatural Felicity, which only ought to be the mark of our Aim in all our Actions,
Therefore Men ought not to seek their happiness in Natural things, or fix upon them an aff•ction Incompatible, with the duty they owe the Acquisition of that Supreme and Supernatural Felicity, which only ought to be the mark of our Aim in all our Actions,
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nor Chance betray you, nor vicissitude overthrow the Establishment of your happiness, nor time make a change in the Blessed state of your affairs nor none other of the Domestick Enemies of the Earth, disturb the Possession of your full content and joy.
nor Chance betray you, nor vicissitude overthrow the Establishment of your happiness, nor time make a change in the Blessed state of your affairs nor none other of the Domestic Enemies of the Earth, disturb the Possession of your full content and joy.
The Circumstance of time, a•d the present state of Affairs are two grand re-inforcements upon the obligation we have not to defer our obedience to this Sacred Command.
The Circumstance of time, a•d the present state of Affairs Are two grand reinforcements upon the obligation we have not to defer our Obedience to this Sacred Command.
it is therefore the Interest of our Souls and Bodies to Reform our manners, and to Conform our selves to the life of our Savior in this holy time, in Fast and Prayer;
it is Therefore the Interest of our Souls and Bodies to Reform our manners, and to Conform our selves to the life of our Saviour in this holy time, in Fast and Prayer;
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Let every man therefore begin the Lent from his peace made with God in the holy Sacrament of Pennance, Let us Resolve to obey those that are in Power over us, to undergo hardship and labors,
Let every man Therefore begin the Lent from his peace made with God in the holy Sacrament of Penance, Let us Resolve to obey those that Are in Power over us, to undergo hardship and labors,
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It was the Maxim of wise Heathens to preserve Kingdoms and Cities, Parere magistratibus patientem esse laborum, et in praelio vincere aut mori, as Plutarch tells us of the Lacon•ans, how much more ought it to be the Rule of Christians, who are in Conscience oblidged to obey their King,
It was the Maxim of wise heathens to preserve Kingdoms and Cities, Parere magistratibus patientem esse laborum, et in Praelio vincere Or Mori, as Plutarch tells us of the Lacon•ans, how much more ought it to be the Rule of Christians, who Are in Conscience obliged to obey their King,
It were to be whished that such as are Members of our Army had as strong a Sense of Honor and Conscience to discharge their duty with Courage, Care, Vigilancy and Circumspection,
It were to be whished that such as Are Members of our Army had as strong a Sense of Honour and Conscience to discharge their duty with Courage, Care, Vigilancy and Circumspection,
whereas faults Committed in that duty, do tend to dishonor God, to Dethrone the King, to Expose him to the Fury of his Blood-thirsting Enemies, to betray the Country,
whereas Faults Committed in that duty, do tend to dishonour God, to Dethrone the King, to Expose him to the Fury of his Bloodthirsting Enemies, to betray the Country,
and Lessen the occasions, of so frequent Sessions of Courts Martial as we see, whose punitive sentence perpetually brands the accused with an infamy if not Really deserved, at least Commonly believed and Suspected.
and Lessen the occasions, of so frequent Sessions of Courts Martial as we see, whose punitive sentence perpetually brands the accused with an infamy if not Really deserved, At least Commonly believed and Suspected.
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And to accomplish all things that may Earn a Blessing to our Cause: S: M. let Ambition, Partiality and double dealings by your Commands, be Banished from the Court:
And to accomplish all things that may Earn a Blessing to our Cause: S: M. let Ambition, Partiality and double dealings by your Commands, be Banished from the Court:
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and let the Bigg ones pass untouched, Lest the Cry of Orphans, the groans of Widdows, and the Blood of the Injured poor; should call for Vengeance to Heaven and Obtain it.
and let the Big ones pass untouched, Lest the Cry of Orphans, the groans of Widows, and the Blood of the Injured poor; should call for Vengeance to Heaven and Obtain it.
Let not Lent be Converted to a Carnaval in the Houses of great Men, nor the Tables be Loaden with Superfluous Dishes, to feed Lackeys and Foot-boys even to Gluttony,
Let not Lent be Converted to a Carnaval in the Houses of great Men, nor the Tables be Loaded with Superfluous Dishes, to feed Lackeys and Foot-bois even to Gluttony,
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and the Churches and Chapels of God left waste, let Equity and Justice govern the Bench without Partiality or Respect of Persons, Let Conscience overule the Covetousness of Exacting dealers;
and the Churches and Chapels of God left waste, let Equity and justice govern the Bench without Partiality or Respect of Persons, Let Conscience overule the Covetousness of Exacting dealers;
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Let modesty in Apparel, spare somt•ing to cover Christ naked in the persons of the poor, Let Blasphemous Tongues learn from just Chastisements to bear Respect to the holy name of God.
Let modesty in Apparel, spare somt•ing to cover christ naked in the Persons of the poor, Let Blasphemous Tongues Learn from just Chastisements to bear Respect to the holy name of God.
Let publick punishments suppress the Infection of publick scandals, let Christian Discipline put an End to Antichristian dissolution which Raing'd these many years among us,
Let public punishments suppress the Infection of public scandals, let Christian Discipline put an End to Antichristian dissolution which Ranged these many Years among us,
Ang in Psal. 75. amaverunt prasentia et dormierunt in pisis, prasentibus et illis facta sunt ipsa praesentia deliciosa quomodo qui videt persomnium inveni•se se Thesauro• tam•i•• d•v•• 〈 ◊ 〉 d•• 〈 … 〉
Ang in Psalm 75. amaverunt prasentia et dormierunt in Pisces, prasentibus et illis facta sunt ipsa Presence deliciosa quomodo qui videt persomnium inveni•se se Thesauro• tam•i•• d•v•• 〈 ◊ 〉 d•• 〈 … 〉