PREFACE. STrange Expression! Illustrious Lords and Ladies; wherein Job joyns Death with Life, the Cradle with the Sepulchre, and Dust with Immortality;
PREFACE. STrange Expression! Illustrious lords and Ladies; wherein Job joins Death with Life, the Cradle with the Sepulchre, and Dust with Immortality;
None then, I hope will wonder, if I make Use of the Comparison of the Phoenix, to give a general Notion of the holy Departure out of this Life of the Illustrious Isabella. This heavenly Bird, that never toucheth the Earth, (such love it hath for Heaven,) is a perfect Representation of the Change which the Resurrection shall cause in our Bodies:
None then, I hope will wonder, if I make Use of the Comparison of the Phoenix, to give a general Notion of the holy Departure out of this Life of the Illustrious Isabella. This heavenly Bird, that never touches the Earth, (such love it hath for Heaven,) is a perfect Representation of the Change which the Resurrection shall cause in our Bodies:
Ambr. Lib. V. Hexam 23. De Fide Resurrectionis. Then setting Fire to this Funeral Pile, made up all of Aromatick Wood, she burns her self in the Flames,
Ambrose Lib. V. Hexam 23. De Fide Resurrectionis. Then setting Fire to this Funeral Pile, made up all of Aromatic Wood, she burns her self in the Flames,
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But give me leave to break off from this Comparison of the Phoenix, to come directly to the Two Christian Virtues which make up the proper Character of our Noble Marchioness, provided I can but Pencil them out. 1. Her profound Humility in her Greatness.
But give me leave to break off from this Comparison of the Phoenix, to come directly to the Two Christian Virtues which make up the proper Character of our Noble Marchioness, provided I can but Pencil them out. 1. Her profound Humility in her Greatness.
He is so great, that he neither can have a Companion, nor Equal, as earthly Princes, who share their Power and Greatness with their Children, or their Favourites:
He is so great, that he neither can have a Companion, nor Equal, as earthly Princes, who share their Power and Greatness with their Children, or their Favourites:
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First, She was Great in her Birth, as being born of Two the most Illustrious Families of Great Britain: For, She being Daughter to the right Honourable William, Viscount Stafford, lineally descended from the Great, Noble,
First, She was Great in her Birth, as being born of Two the most Illustrious Families of Great Britain: For, She being Daughter to the right Honourable William, Viscount Stafford, lineally descended from the Great, Noble,
and large-spreading Family of the Howards, and consequently of the High and Mighty Princes, the Dukes of Norfolk, Earls of Surrey, those Lords High Admirals and Marshals of England, the Conquerors and Thunderers of Scotland.
and large-spreading Family of the Howards, and consequently of the High and Mighty Princes, the Dukes of Norfolk, Earls of Surrey, those lords High Admirals and Marshals of England, the Conquerors and Thunderers of Scotland.
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For, being Daughter to the right Honourable Mary, Baroness by Descent, sole Heir and Countess of Stafford, she is again lineally descended from the right Ancient, most Noble, Wealthy,
For, being Daughter to the right Honourable Marry, Baroness by Descent, sole Heir and Countess of Stafford, she is again lineally descended from the right Ancient, most Noble, Wealthy,
and whereof Robert Stafford, Baron of Stafford, was Lord High Steward of the Houshold to King Edward the Confessor. This Robert 's Posterity grew up yet more Illustrious, not only by being ingrafted into the House of Lancaster, and into that of the Famous Godfrey of Bullen; but also by a long Succession of Signal Heroes, both in the Church and State;
and whereof Robert Stafford, Baron of Stafford, was Lord High Steward of the Household to King Edward the Confessor. This Robert is Posterity grew up yet more Illustrious, not only by being ingrafted into the House of Lancaster, and into that of the Famous Godfrey of Bullen; but also by a long Succession of Signal Heroes, both in the Church and State;
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such as Ralph, the first and renowned Earl of Stafford, with his Glorious Posterity, the Henries, Dukes of Buckingham, whom we may stile, The Maker of Kings. And from such a bright Constellation of Souldiers, Statesmen, Earls, Dukes, Admirals, High Chancellors, Arch-Bishops,
such as Ralph, the First and renowned Earl of Stafford, with his Glorious Posterity, the Henries, Dukes of Buckingham, whom we may style, The Maker of Kings. And from such a bright Constellation of Soldiers, Statesmen, Earls, Dukes, Admirals, High Chancellors, Arch-Bishops,
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being ingrafted into the Ancient and Noble Family of the Paulets, and espoused to the right Noble John, Marquis of Winchester, and first Marquis of England. Now Marriage being a communication of all Rights both Humane and Divine, Wives are in the same degree of Honour and Greatness as their Husbands;
being ingrafted into the Ancient and Noble Family of the Paulets, and espoused to the right Noble John, Marquis of Winchester, and First Marquis of England. Now Marriage being a communication of all Rights both Humane and Divine, Wives Are in the same degree of Honour and Greatness as their Husbands;
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Great for her Beauty, hereditary in the Two Illustrious Families of the Staffords and Howards, till her Piety found ways to impair it by Penance and Mortification. Great in her Wit;
Great for her Beauty, hereditary in the Two Illustrious Families of the Staffords and Howards, till her Piety found ways to impair it by Penance and Mortification. Great in her Wit;
namely, to censure the most innocent Actions, or to ridicule the gravest things; but it only serv'd either to make her Conversation chearful, easie, and obliging;
namely, to censure the most innocent Actions, or to ridicule the Gravest things; but it only served either to make her Conversation cheerful, easy, and obliging;
Ye shall be as Gods, Gen. 3.5. One would have thought he might also have overcome our Marchioness by this Attempt, and have puffed her up with Pride, in the consideration of her Greatness. For, next to Crowned Heads, nothing is greater in England, than the Nobility;
You shall be as God's, Gen. 3.5. One would have Thought he might also have overcome our Marchioness by this Attempt, and have puffed her up with Pride, in the consideration of her Greatness. For, next to Crowned Heads, nothing is greater in England, than the Nobilt;
And first, she was humble in her Attire; always appearing in a Dress so plain, that her very Cloathing was a Condemnation of the vain Ostentation which most Women place in their Apparel.
And First, she was humble in her Attire; always appearing in a Dress so plain, that her very Clothing was a Condemnation of the vain Ostentation which most Women place in their Apparel.
Garments are the Reproaches of our Sin, as well as Remedies against Shame and Pain. Whilst Man was innocent, he had no other Cloathing, but Original Justice;
Garments Are the Reproaches of our since, as well as Remedies against Shame and Pain. While Man was innocent, he had no other Clothing, but Original justice;
but when he lost Innocence, he was ashamed of himself, and not being able to bear the Rebellion of his Body against the Mind, he was forced to cloath himself, not to behold, saith St. Austin, an impudent Novelty, which was the just punishment of his Rebellion.
but when he lost Innocence, he was ashamed of himself, and not being able to bear the Rebellion of his Body against the Mind, he was forced to cloth himself, not to behold, Says Saint Austin, an impudent Novelty, which was the just punishment of his Rebellion.
For as the Elements disorder themselves, to punish him, and the Seasons become intolerable, by the excess either of Heat or Cold, he was forc'd to have recourse to Garments,
For as the Elements disorder themselves, to Punish him, and the Seasons become intolerable, by the excess either of Heat or Cold, he was forced to have recourse to Garments,
The Nobility and Gentry enhaunce therewith the Pomp of their Greatness; they distinguish themselves from the Commons, by the Lavishness of their Cloathing;
The Nobilt and Gentry enhance therewith the Pomp of their Greatness; they distinguish themselves from the Commons, by the Lavishness of their Clothing;
they reserve to themselves Scarlet, Furrs, and Coronets, as infallible Marks of Nobility, and in great Ceremonies they endeavour to raise admiration and respect in the Minds of the People, by the Pearls and Diamonds which cover their Robes:
they reserve to themselves Scarlet, Furs, and Coronets, as infallible Marks of Nobilt, and in great Ceremonies they endeavour to raise admiration and respect in the Minds of the People, by the Pearls and Diamonds which cover their Robes:
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As she was humble in her Cloathing, so she was no less in her Actions; since the chief Employment of this great Lady was, either to converse with Persons of Piety,
As she was humble in her Clothing, so she was no less in her Actions; since the chief Employment of this great Lady was, either to converse with Persons of Piety,
yet they have something that alienates the Mind, and which mortifies our Vanity. Christ indeed excites an awful Reverence in us in his other Types and Figures:
yet they have something that alienates the Mind, and which Mortifies our Vanity. christ indeed excites an awful reverence in us in his other Types and Figures:
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Thus, there are few Christians, who honour not Christ in his chief Ministers, and, who remembring these Words, He that despiseth you, despiseth me, Luke 10.16. fear not, lest the Disrepect they shew to Priests, may reflect upon him, who ordain'd them to be in the Church.
Thus, there Are few Christians, who honour not christ in his chief Ministers, and, who remembering these Words, He that despises you, despises me, Lycia 10.16. Fear not, lest the Disrespect they show to Priests, may reflect upon him, who ordained them to be in the Church.
But notwithstanding all the Care Religion takes, to persuade us, that Christ lives in the Poor, that he accounts done to himself the Service done to them;
But notwithstanding all the Care Religion Takes, to persuade us, that christ lives in the Poor, that he accounts done to himself the Service done to them;
That Tombs are the Chambers of Forgetfulness; as Scripture stiles them, Terra Oblivionis, Psal. 87. And accordingly they steal out of remembrance those they cover,
That Tombs Are the Chambers of Forgetfulness; as Scripture stile them, Terra Oblivion, Psalm 87. And accordingly they steal out of remembrance those they cover,
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For Death having spoil'd them of their Life, takes still delight to plunder their Reputation She then being truly dead to the World, tanquam mortuus a corde, Psal. 30. held, That,
For Death having spoiled them of their Life, Takes still delight to plunder their Reputation She then being truly dead to the World, tanquam Mortuus a cord, Psalm 30. held, That,
Yet Constancy, or Fortitude, like Saul among the People, appears super-eminently graceful. Justice indeed is cried up, even by its Persecutors; Prudence is adored by Politicians;
Yet Constancy, or Fortitude, like Saul among the People, appears supereminently graceful. justice indeed is cried up, even by its Persecutors; Prudence is adored by Politicians;
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This, Christians, is the true Character of our Spiritual Phoenix, Isabella of Winchester, who in one Circumstance, methinks passeth even the Constancy of Job. For, her Noble Family, in losing their Fathers Life and Goods, forfeited also their Honour. What Hardship, what Shame!
This, Christians, is the true Character of our Spiritual Phoenix, Isabella of Winchester, who in one Circumstance, methinks passes even the Constancy of Job. For, her Noble Family, in losing their Father's Life and Goods, forfeited also their Honour. What Hardship, what Shame!
I appeal to you, Lords and Ladies, for a Person descended for so many Ages, from a long and glorious Succession of Heroes, to lose in a moment the Flower and Glory of her Family? To be debarr'd the Entry of the House of Lords,
I appeal to you, lords and Ladies, for a Person descended for so many Ages, from a long and glorious Succession of Heroes, to loose in a moment the Flower and Glory of her Family? To be debarred the Entry of the House of lords,
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This Punishment of the Loss of Honour, was held so sharp, that it perverted great Number of the Primitive Christians, saith Tertullian, who yielded sooner to Shame,
This Punishment of the Loss of Honour, was held so sharp, that it perverted great Number of the Primitive Christians, Says Tertullian, who yielded sooner to Shame,
Nevertheless, our Heroick Lady, drawing strength from her Misfortune, bless'd, like holy Job, God's Justice, who tried her; his Providence, which exercis'd her;
Nevertheless, our Heroic Lady, drawing strength from her Misfortune, blessed, like holy Job, God's justice, who tried her; his Providence, which exercised her;
And she behaved her self in that Misfortune with so much Constancy, Resignation, and Patience, that we may safely say of her, what Scripture said of him, In all this Isabella sinned not in her Lips, Job 1.22. 2. But as she gave signal Proofs of her Constancy, in the Loss of her Noble Father;
And she behaved her self in that Misfortune with so much Constancy, Resignation, and Patience, that we may safely say of her, what Scripture said of him, In all this Isabella sinned not in her Lips, Job 1.22. 2. But as she gave signal Proofs of her Constancy, in the Loss of her Noble Father;
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Pain then and Sickness was the Trial of our humble Isabella. An Hectick Feaver, by its secret Burnings, kindled a Fire in her Breast, with all the Indispositions that attend that Distemper;
Pain then and Sickness was the Trial of our humble Isabella. an Hectic Fever, by its secret Burnings, kindled a Fire in her Breast, with all the Indispositions that attend that Distemper;
Diseases seem'd to agree together, to exercise the Patience of her Soul, and contrary to the Laws of Nature, set all together upon that innocent Patient.
Diseases seemed to agree together, to exercise the Patience of her Soul, and contrary to the Laws of Nature, Set all together upon that innocent Patient.
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Divine Saviour of Isabella, why didst thou abandon her to such a lingring Pain? Why didst thou not succour her, who did so often succour thee, in the Person of the Poor? Why didst not thou strengthen those Hands which have been so fruitful in good Works? Why didst thou not relieve that oppressed Breast which was so tender to the Miseries of others? Why didst thou not refresh that parched Mouth, which hath so often blessed thy holy Name? Finally,
Divine Saviour of Isabella, why didst thou abandon her to such a lingering Pain? Why didst thou not succour her, who did so often succour thee, in the Person of the Poor? Why didst not thou strengthen those Hands which have been so fruitful in good Works? Why didst thou not relieve that oppressed Breast which was so tender to the Misery's of Others? Why didst thou not refresh that parched Mouth, which hath so often blessed thy holy Name? Finally,
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And therefore our heavenly instructed Phoenix, left to God the Care of her Life, knowing well, that Sickness is the Daughter of Sin, and Mother of Death.
And Therefore our heavenly instructed Phoenix, left to God the Care of her Life, knowing well, that Sickness is the Daughter of since, and Mother of Death.
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Death has now forgone those dreadful Names, which caused Terror to assume those pleasing ones of Sleep, from which we shall awake refreshed; of Passage to eternal Bliss;
Death has now forgone those dreadful Names, which caused Terror to assume those pleasing ones of Sleep, from which we shall awake refreshed; of Passage to Eternal Bliss;
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of Sacrifice, which God requires of us, adds St. Austin, and whereby his Justice is appeased, Mors quae in Lege Naturae erat Poena Peccati facta est in Lege Gratiae HOSTIA pro Pecoato. So that what was formerly a Torment, is now become a Favour;
of Sacrifice, which God requires of us, adds Saint Austin, and whereby his justice is appeased, Mors Quae in Lege Naturae erat Poena Peccati facta est in Lege Gratiae HOSTIA Pro Pecoato. So that what was formerly a Torment, is now become a Favour;
Apud nos, & Puella de Mortis appetentia, usque ad Coelum erexere Virtutum gradus, Ambr. Lib. 2. Ep. 7. Our incomparable Marchioness was of the same Mind.
Apud nos, & Puella de Mortis appetentia, usque ad Coelum erexere Virtues gradus, Ambrose Lib. 2. Epistle 7. Our incomparable Marchioness was of the same Mind.
And thus, as the Phoenix, springing out of her Ashes, she may multiply her Days, and never see the End of her Happiness. Sicut Phoenix multiplic tbo Dies.
And thus, as the Phoenix, springing out of her Ashes, she may multiply her Days, and never see the End of her Happiness. Sicut Phoenix multiplic tbo Die.
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SInce then this Bird of Paradise, the Illustrious Isabella, Theresa, Lucy Stafford, Marchioness of Winchester, was humble in her Greatness, constant in her Afflictions, let all Christians profit by so rare an Example:
SInce then this Bird of Paradise, the Illustrious Isabella, Theresa, Lucy Stafford, Marchioness of Winchester, was humble in her Greatness, constant in her Afflictions, let all Christians profit by so rare an Exampl:
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'Tis but little, Christians, not to fear Death, since the very Philosopers overcame that Fear. We must grow familiar with this Monster, which amazeth those that never beheld it.
It's but little, Christians, not to Fear Death, since the very Philosophers overcame that fear. We must grow familiar with this Monster, which amazes those that never beheld it.
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And being Heirs of God made Man, who changed the Punishment of our Crime, into a Sacrifice of Piety; lets desire what he desired; let's love what he loved;
And being Heirs of God made Man, who changed the Punishment of our Crime, into a Sacrifice of Piety; lets desire what he desired; let's love what he loved;
But, as Joseph in his Greatness, still preserved Love for his Brethren, though unworthy thereof; she still retains Love for you, who so justly deserve it.
But, as Joseph in his Greatness, still preserved Love for his Brothers, though unworthy thereof; she still retains Love for you, who so justly deserve it.
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make use of that good Example she has left you, in becoming like her, humble in your Greatness, (and constant) in your Afflictions; to the end, that being partakers of her Vertues on Earth, you may pretend to the Glory, which we hope she enjoys in Heaven,
make use of that good Exampl she has left you, in becoming like her, humble in your Greatness, (and constant) in your Afflictions; to the end, that being partakers of her Virtues on Earth, you may pretend to the Glory, which we hope she enjoys in Heaven,
