A sermon preach'd at the parish-church of St. Andrews Holborn, the 30th of December, 1694, on the most lamented death of our Most Gracious Sovereign Queen Mary by Tho. Mannyngham ...
IT would have been proper on this Day, to have entertained you with some further Enlargements, on the Wonderful Wisdom and Mercy of God, in sending His own Son into the World, to Compleat the Work of our Redemption:
IT would have been proper on this Day, to have entertained you with Some further Enlargements, on the Wondered Wisdom and Mercy of God, in sending His own Son into the World, to Complete the Work of our Redemption:
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The Prophet here expresses the Greatness, Suddenness, and Unexpectedness of the Calamities that were coming on the Jews, by Phrases and Similitudes which are most significant,
The Prophet Here Expresses the Greatness, Suddenness, and Unexpectedness of the Calamities that were coming on the jews, by Phrases and Similitudes which Are most significant,
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and in the full brightness of Her Vertues, may very well be compar'd to the Sun 's going down at Noon, or to the Earth's being Darkned in the midst of a clear Day; I will endeavour to set before you something of Her Character, and then consider what reason we have to Mourn,
and in the full brightness of Her Virtues, may very well be compared to the Sun is going down At Noon, or to the Earth's being Darkened in the midst of a clear Day; I will endeavour to Set before you something of Her Character, and then Consider what reason we have to Mourn,
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because I think I am able to delineate some very Considerable Branches of it, from my own Knowledge and Observation: And therein I shall confine my self to these Three things: I.
Because I think I am able to delineate Some very Considerable Branches of it, from my own Knowledge and Observation: And therein I shall confine my self to these Three things: I.
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I shall Contemplate Her, in the peculiar Sweetness of Her Temper. We are apt to think, That Sweetness of Temper, is the Ordinary Constitution of Princes, and great Persons:
I shall Contemplate Her, in the peculiar Sweetness of Her Temper. We Are apt to think, That Sweetness of Temper, is the Ordinary Constitution of Princes, and great Persons:
Now a peculiar Sweetness of Disposition is ever expected from those who are Eminently pious; for they are Nobly Descended indeed, being in an especial manner Born of God;
Now a peculiar Sweetness of Disposition is ever expected from those who Are Eminently pious; for they Are Nobly Descended indeed, being in an especial manner Born of God;
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Besides, She had spent some part of Her days in a Country, where 'tis not the fashion for the Highest Persons to affect much Distance; but where they chuse to Converse more upon a Level, with more Freedom and Equality, than is usual in the Courts of Monarchies: and by this Obliging Civility of Hers, She won the Hearts of all the Considerable Families in the Provinces, and was almost Adored by the Common People:
Beside, She had spent Some part of Her days in a Country, where it's not the fashion for the Highest Persons to affect much Distance; but where they choose to Converse more upon a Level, with more Freedom and Equality, than is usual in the Courts of Monarchies: and by this Obliging Civility of Hers, She wone the Hearts of all the Considerable Families in the Provinces, and was almost Adored by the Common People:
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And had there not been some unhappy Differences in this Kingdom about her way of Coming to the Throne, which made some People study to be peevish and censorious, She had been Ʋniversally Admir'd, and would have wanted nothing but a longer Reign, to have equall'd Her, with the most Celebrated of all our Queens.
And had there not been Some unhappy Differences in this Kingdom about her Way of Coming to the Throne, which made Some People study to be peevish and censorious, She had been Ʋniversally Admired, and would have wanted nothing but a longer Reign, to have equaled Her, with the most Celebrated of all our Queen's.
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Her Zeal for the good of the Church, and Her right Sense and Judgment in Matters of Religion, were so well known to all the Clergy who were about Her, that She was the very Joy of their Hearts, the Encourager of their Studies,
Her Zeal for the good of the Church, and Her right Sense and Judgement in Matters of Religion, were so well known to all the Clergy who were about Her, that She was the very Joy of their Hearts, the Encourager of their Studies,
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and made them part of Her Entertainment when She sate at work with Her Maids of Honour; where there was constant Reading of Good Books, either of History or Divinity, which they undertook by turns, one always Reading aloud to the rest;
and made them part of Her Entertainment when She sat At work with Her Maids of Honour; where there was constant Reading of Good Books, either of History or Divinity, which they undertook by turns, one always Reading aloud to the rest;
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and this they did to carry on a Constant Improvement, to supply their Thoughts with useful Knowledge or Meditation, and to prevent all unprofitable Discourse.
and this they did to carry on a Constant Improvement, to supply their Thoughts with useful Knowledge or Meditation, and to prevent all unprofitable Discourse.
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Now this is a Pattern for all our Ladies to imitate, that they may be able to give a good account of that Time and Leisure, which their plentiful Fortunes,
Now this is a Pattern for all our Ladies to imitate, that they may be able to give a good account of that Time and Leisure, which their plentiful Fortune's,
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that thereby they may shut out many Temptations to which they are otherwise most exposed, furnish their Minds with the best Arguments of Discourse, raise their Conversation into more degrees of Wisdom,
that thereby they may shut out many Temptations to which they Are otherwise most exposed, furnish their Minds with the best Arguments of Discourse, raise their Conversation into more Degrees of Wisdom,
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It is hardly to be express'd, with what Delight She came to Her Chapel; what Attention She gave to the Preacher, and what an Example of Seriousness She was, during the whole Service of the Church.
It is hardly to be expressed, with what Delight She Come to Her Chapel; what Attention She gave to the Preacher, and what an Exampl of Seriousness She was, during the Whole Service of the Church.
She stir'd up such an Holy Emulation in all who appear'd before Her in the Pulpit, that it is judiciously concluded by many, that there was no such Preaching in the whole World besides,
She stirred up such an Holy Emulation in all who appeared before Her in the Pulpit, that it is judiciously concluded by many, that there was no such Preaching in the Whole World beside,
I do not think that any of Her Sex, (and truly but few of ours ) were able to make a better Judgment of those Performances: She never was affected with fine sayings, and flowers of Rhetorick; with angry Controversie, or Spiritual Railing; but where there was sound Divinity, solid Sense, good Rules and Directions, plain Matter, an Ʋseful Subject, and a vein of Holiness that ran throughout;
I do not think that any of Her Sex, (and truly but few of ours) were able to make a better Judgement of those Performances: She never was affected with fine sayings, and flowers of Rhetoric; with angry Controversy, or Spiritual Railing; but where there was found Divinity, solid Sense, good Rules and Directions, plain Matter, an Ʋseful Subject, and a vein of Holiness that ran throughout;
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Her Heart was wholly set upon Goodness; and all who were Her Favourites, came to that Honour under the Character of Good and Pious. We may soon know where Her Heart was, if in the
Her Heart was wholly Set upon goodness; and all who were Her Favourites, Come to that Honour under the Character of Good and Pious. We may soon know where Her Heart was, if in the
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IIId place, we contemplate Her in the constant practise of Her own Devotion. Devotion is usually look't upon as the softest and most delicate exercise of Religion;
IIId place, we contemplate Her in the constant practice of Her own Devotion. Devotion is usually looked upon as the Softest and most delicate exercise of Religion;
Upon this account all pious Ladies have laid an especially claim to Devotion, as their peculiar Province: and tho' they have yielded to Men in other parts of Religion, where greater strength of Reasoning is requir'd;
Upon this account all pious Ladies have laid an especially claim to Devotion, as their peculiar Province: and though they have yielded to Men in other parts of Religion, where greater strength of Reasoning is required;
where the Affections, which are so apt to Inflame, are most unfit to Guide? for how easie is the passage from earnest Devotion, to Heats of Enthusiasm, or to weaknesses of Superstition? How ready are the Humours of the Body to mingle with the Fervours of the Mind, and to Taint the Sacrifie? nay,
where the Affections, which Are so apt to Inflame, Are most unfit to Guide? for how easy is the passage from earnest Devotion, to Heats of Enthusiasm, or to Weaknesses of Superstition? How ready Are the Humours of the Body to mingle with the Fervours of the Mind, and to Taint the Sacrify? nay,
how often are the Zealous deceiv'd with false ways of Worship? and having a strange Impetus of Praying upon them, are Directing it to every Object, that an Idolatrous Custom shall set before them? and lastly,
how often Are the Zealous deceived with false ways of Worship? and having a strange Impetus of Praying upon them, Are Directing it to every Object, that an Idolatrous Custom shall Set before them? and lastly,
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How often does it happen, that they, who are most eager in Raising their Affections in their Closets, do make sad work with their Passions in their Families, a long time after? Whereas I can say this for the Queen's Devotion, that it was the most Judicious, the best Temper'd, and the most Constant, that I ever observ'd in any of Her Sex.
How often does it happen, that they, who Are most eager in Raising their Affections in their Closets, do make sad work with their Passion in their Families, a long time After? Whereas I can say this for the Queen's Devotion, that it was the most Judicious, the best Tempered, and the most Constant, that I ever observed in any of Her Sex.
She address'd Her self to God in a most Humble and Aweful Manner, without any Affectation of odd Motions, Gestures, or Voice: She usually cover'd Her Face to keep Her Attention fix'd,
She addressed Her self to God in a most Humble and Awful Manner, without any Affectation of odd Motions, Gestures, or Voice: She usually covered Her Face to keep Her Attention fixed,
and to prevent the Wandering of Her Thoughts: She always seem'd to be deeply affected with a due sense of the Divine Majesty, and of the great Duty She was about:
and to prevent the Wandering of Her Thoughts: She always seemed to be deeply affected with a due sense of the Divine Majesty, and of the great Duty She was about:
but seem'd to keep up an Equal Concern, a Continual fire in Her Heart without much Flame, from the beginning to the end of Her Devotion. In which, Her Constancy, was very remarkable, which I am sure is the best sign of a solid piety: whatever Business She had, (which was oftentimes very pressing and weighty in the absence of the King ) She would never miss Her solemn prayers: and if upon the account of some necessary avocations She found the time would be unseasonable for Her Chaplains to attend; (such was Her Goodness and Condescention to the meanest of Her Servants) She would dismiss them;
but seemed to keep up an Equal Concern, a Continual fire in Her Heart without much Flame, from the beginning to the end of Her Devotion. In which, Her Constancy, was very remarkable, which I am sure is the best Signen of a solid piety: whatever Business She had, (which was oftentimes very pressing and weighty in the absence of the King) She would never miss Her solemn Prayers: and if upon the account of Some necessary avocations She found the time would be unseasonable for Her Chaplains to attend; (such was Her goodness and Condescension to the Meanest of Her Servants) She would dismiss them;
When the Art and Skill of the Physicians fail'd, and Her Death might be easily read in the Concern of all who were about Her; She alone was not surpriz'd;
When the Art and Skill of the Physicians failed, and Her Death might be Easily read in the Concern of all who were about Her; She alone was not surprised;
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Thus She has had but a short Reign amongst us, and that mix'd with Cares, attended with some hard Circumstances, being often overclouded with the sad apprehensions of what might befall Her Royal Husband, who was call'd from Her every Summer, by the Necessities of a Forreign War:
Thus She has had but a short Reign among us, and that mixed with Cares, attended with Some hard circumstances, being often overclouded with the sad apprehensions of what might befall Her Royal Husband, who was called from Her every Summer, by the Necessities of a Foreign War:
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who has escap'd many Dangers abroad, to meet with something more Terrible at Home: for He, who could have met His own Death in the field, with the clearest Courage and the firmest Resolution, could not part with His Dearest Queen, without the Expressions of that Tenderness of Soul, which only True Conjugal Love Could make, and must Excuse.
who has escaped many Dangers abroad, to meet with something more Terrible At Home: for He, who could have met His own Death in the field, with the Clearest Courage and the firmest Resolution, could not part with His Dearest Queen, without the Expressions of that Tenderness of Soul, which only True Conjugal Love Could make, and must Excuse.
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We have now in the space of a Month or thereabouts, been bereav'd of Two of the greatest Encouragers of Solid Piety in their several ways, that this Age hath for a long time produc'd!
We have now in the Molle of a Monn or thereabouts, been bereaved of Two of the greatest Encouragers of Solid Piety in their several ways, that this Age hath for a long time produced!
When God Almighty makes up His Jewels in haste, and takes away His Chosen Vessels so suddenly; it is a Terrible sign, that He intends to bring some great Evil upon us:
When God Almighty makes up His Jewels in haste, and Takes away His Chosen Vessels so suddenly; it is a Terrible Signen, that He intends to bring Some great Evil upon us:
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for when such Supports are remov'd, what shall hinder the Overflowings of Ungodliness? and when once a Torrent of Sin breaks in upon us, it will be soon follow'd by a Deluge of Judgments.
for when such Supports Are removed, what shall hinder the Overflowings of Ungodliness? and when once a Torrent of since breaks in upon us, it will be soon followed by a Deluge of Judgments.
And tho' She has been Censur ' d in the opinion of some, whose Judgments have been sway'd, either by a False pity, or by Mistaken principles of Government; yet all who could consider wisely, did not only acquit, but applaud Her;
And though She has been Censure ' d in the opinion of Some, whose Judgments have been swayed, either by a False pity, or by Mistaken principles of Government; yet all who could Consider wisely, did not only acquit, but applaud Her;
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if they, who dare to Blaspheme even God Himself, The Fountain of all Goodness; should likewise endeavour to Defame the Best Created Loveliness: who was Kind to all, who had any Merit, and not willing to offend those who had None; who endeavour'd to make all about Her as Vertuous,
if they, who Dare to Blaspheme even God Himself, The Fountain of all goodness; should likewise endeavour to Defame the Best Created Loveliness: who was Kind to all, who had any Merit, and not willing to offend those who had None; who endeavoured to make all about Her as Virtuous,
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Perhaps I may be thought too forward in meddling at all with so Great a Subject, but truly, I was of opinion, that any other at this Time, would hardly have gone down;
Perhaps I may be Thought too forward in meddling At all with so Great a Subject, but truly, I was of opinion, that any other At this Time, would hardly have gone down;
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You are Exhorted to Relieve those who are of the same Houshold of Faith, who live in the same City with you, who are Distinguish'd from you only by their Misery: who suffer, not for want of Industry,
You Are Exhorted to Relieve those who Are of the same Household of Faith, who live in the same city with you, who Are Distinguished from you only by their Misery: who suffer, not for want of Industry,
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It must be confess'd, that Ʋncharitableness, as it relates to the relieving of the Distress'd, is none of our National Sins: for our Nation has been made a Sanctuary for Exiles, and we have largely contributed to the Support of our persecuted Brethren, who have fled to us from all Quarters:
It must be confessed, that Ʋncharitableness, as it relates to the relieving of the Distressed, is none of our National Sins: for our nation has been made a Sanctuary for Exiles, and we have largely contributed to the Support of our persecuted Brothers, who have fled to us from all Quarters:
tho' they keep their Dwellings: for whilst we labour under a necessity of War, there are many hardships and losses, which must necessarily fall heavy upon many particular Families:
though they keep their Dwellings: for while we labour under a necessity of War, there Are many hardships and losses, which must necessarily fallen heavy upon many particular Families:
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There is some hope, that God will still Support us under all our Calamities, because there is so much of the true Spirit of Christian Charity remaining still amongst us:
There is Some hope, that God will still Support us under all our Calamities, Because there is so much of the true Spirit of Christian Charity remaining still among us:
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I am sure, our late Gracious Queen gave Her self a Constant imployment and exercise in this Duty: it was Her delight and contrivance how She might spare,
I am sure, our late Gracious Queen gave Her self a Constant employment and exercise in this Duty: it was Her delight and contrivance how She might spare,
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Now since God has been pleas'd to Turn our Feastings into Mourning; let us turn some part of our Hospitality into acts of Charity: and let us Honour the Memory of our Dear Departed Queen, by an Immediate Imitation of Her Example in this particular; and by a present,
Now since God has been pleased to Turn our Feastings into Mourning; let us turn Some part of our Hospitality into acts of Charity: and let us Honour the Memory of our Dear Departed Queen, by an Immediate Imitation of Her Exampl in this particular; and by a present,
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That when God shall please to call us out of this World, we also may be found Doing of Good, and be receiv'd into that Joy of our Lord and Master, of which all his Good and Faithful Servants shall partake.
That when God shall please to call us out of this World, we also may be found Doing of Good, and be received into that Joy of our Lord and Master, of which all his Good and Faithful Servants shall partake.
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