Of our obligation to put our trust in God, rather than in men, and of the advantages of it in a sermon preached before the honourable society of Grayes-inn, upon the occasion of the death of our late Royal Sovereign Queen Mary / by William Wake ...
and to consider, How little dependance is to be placed upon the Best or Greatest among the Children of Men: I may with confidence say, that we of this Nation, have at this time, a most eminent Occasion given us by the Divine Providence so to do.
and to Consider, How little dependence is to be placed upon the Best or Greatest among the Children of Men: I may with confidence say, that we of this nation, have At this time, a most eminent Occasion given us by the Divine Providence so to do.
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It has pleased God, within these few days, to deprive us of a most excellent Princess; under whom, we had flatter'd our selves, that we should have long enjoy'd, a more than ordinary Portion, of Happiness and Prosperity.
It has pleased God, within these few days, to deprive us of a most excellent Princess; under whom, we had flattered our selves, that we should have long enjoyed, a more than ordinary Portion, of Happiness and Prosperity.
A Person she was, as by the Greatness of her Character qualified beyond most Others to have become a National Blessing; so by the many incomparable Endowments, God had bestow'd upon her, in a singular manner disposed so to be.
A Person she was, as by the Greatness of her Character qualified beyond most Others to have become a National Blessing; so by the many incomparable Endowments, God had bestowed upon her, in a singular manner disposed so to be.
so that firmness of Constitution which she enjoy'd, accompanied with a yet early and vigorous Youth, seem'd to promise us, that we should be many years blessed under the influence both of her Authority and of her Example. But alas!
so that firmness of Constitution which she enjoyed, accompanied with a yet early and vigorous Youth, seemed to promise us, that we should be many Years blessed under the influence both of her authority and of her Exampl. But alas!
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Secondly, That he who will place his Trust upon a sure foundation, must place it upon God; who alone is always able, and will always continue in a Condition, to help and defend us.
Secondly, That he who will place his Trust upon a sure Foundation, must place it upon God; who alone is always able, and will always continue in a Condition, to help and defend us.
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Because both his Power to help is very small, and his Continuance short and uncertain: And therefore to Trust in such a Person, must be to build our Hope upon one who oftentimes may not be Able to help us;
Because both his Power to help is very small, and his Continuance short and uncertain: And Therefore to Trust in such a Person, must be to built our Hope upon one who oftentimes may not be Able to help us;
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How little is it at the Best? And, for the most part, How useless to us? In how many Cases does it surpass their Power to do us any Good? And even in those in which it may seem the most in their Power to assist us;
How little is it At the Best? And, for the most part, How useless to us? In how many Cases does it surpass their Power to do us any Good? And even in those in which it may seem the most in their Power to assist us;
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And then, What a Vanity must it be for any one to place his Trust upon the Interest or Authority, the Love or Favour of such a One? Who in the chiefest of our needs, cannot Help us at all:
And then, What a Vanity must it be for any one to place his Trust upon the Interest or authority, the Love or Favour of such a One? Who in the chiefest of our needs, cannot Help us At all:
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And they are by so much the more likely to Change in their Affections towards us, by how much the more they are exposed to the Delusions of those about them;
And they Are by so much the more likely to Change in their Affections towards us, by how much the more they Are exposed to the Delusions of those about them;
Their Favours are, generally, the Longest in Coming, and the Hardest to be Obtain'd: Whilst the very Formality which attends the Dispensing of them, oftentimes, Costs so much, and causes such Delays;
Their Favours Are, generally, the Longest in Coming, and the Hardest to be Obtained: While the very Formality which attends the Dispensing of them, oftentimes, Costs so much, and Causes such Delays;
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as is utterly inconsistent with many of those Wants, wherein we might otherwise promise our selves the most considerable Advantage from their Favour and Affection towards us.
as is utterly inconsistent with many of those Wants, wherein we might otherwise promise our selves the most considerable Advantage from their Favour and Affection towards us.
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And from all which we must therefore conclude, That it is a very vain thing to place any confidence in Man upon this first Account, viz. That the Power,
And from all which we must Therefore conclude, That it is a very vain thing to place any confidence in Man upon this First Account, viz. That the Power,
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were there any Order of Men so perfect, in all other Respects, that they Could supply us with All that we should ever be likely to Want, and Would give us whatsoever we should Desire: And were their Inclinations towards us so Fixt and Immutable, that we might depend upon them that they would never forsake us,
were there any Order of Men so perfect, in all other Respects, that they Could supply us with All that we should ever be likely to Want, and Would give us whatsoever we should Desire: And were their Inclinations towards us so Fixed and Immutable, that we might depend upon them that they would never forsake us,
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Where is the Man so Great and Self-sufficient, that can secure himself the next Hours Breath? And in the heighth of all his Fortune presume to say, that to Morrow shall not lay him Equal with the Dust,
Where is the Man so Great and Self-sufficient, that can secure himself the next Hours Breath? And in the height of all his Fortune presume to say, that to Morrow shall not lay him Equal with the Dust,
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It is an extraordinary Character which the Holy Spirit gives to some Persons, Psal. lxxxii. 6. I have said that ye are Gods, and that ye are all the Children of the most High.
It is an extraordinary Character which the Holy Spirit gives to Some Persons, Psalm lxxxii. 6. I have said that you Are God's, and that you Are all the Children of the most High.
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so are their Lives more Uncertain; and, generally Speaking, more Short too. A Cottage may, and oftentimes do's afford us an Example of a Vigorous Old Age:
so Are their Lives more Uncertain; and, generally Speaking, more Short too. A Cottage may, and oftentimes do's afford us an Exampl of a Vigorous Old Age:
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give me leave, but briefly, to illustrate it to you, in that Fatal Evidence it has pleased God at this time to give us, in the Person of our late Royal Soveraign; How little dependance is to be placed upon any Human Support; upon the Best,
give me leave, but briefly, to illustrate it to you, in that Fatal Evidence it has pleased God At this time to give us, in the Person of our late Royal Sovereign; How little dependence is to be placed upon any Human Support; upon the Best,
For indeed, 2ly; Her Will was not at all Less, nay I may venture to say, it was much Greater than her Power. Nor did she value any thing so much in the Eminence of that Station to which it had pleased God to raise her amongst us;
For indeed, 2ly; Her Will was not At all Less, nay I may venture to say, it was much Greater than her Power. Nor did she valve any thing so much in the Eminence of that Station to which it had pleased God to raise her among us;
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and made a deeper Impression upon the Mind of Him who receiv'd it, than the Benefit it self did. In short; So Great was her Comprehension; So Correct her Judgment;
and made a Deeper Impression upon the Mind of Him who received it, than the Benefit it self did. In short; So Great was her Comprehension; So Correct her Judgement;
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who could Blame us for being willing to flatter Our Selves, that such a Queen was certainly raised up by God to do some extraordinary Good for that Church and Kingdom to which He had given Her? But alas!
who could Blame us for being willing to flatter Our Selves, that such a Queen was Certainly raised up by God to do Some extraordinary Good for that Church and Kingdom to which He had given Her? But alas!
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a Sad Experience has shewn us that we ought not to have put our Trust even in Such a Person. And if Such a Person may not be rely'd upon, We may then safely conclude, that We must look beyond this World for our Support: And not place our Confidence on any but that God who alone, both Can Do All things for us;
a Sad Experience has shown us that we ought not to have put our Trust even in Such a Person. And if Such a Person may not be relied upon, We may then safely conclude, that We must look beyond this World for our Support: And not place our Confidence on any but that God who alone, both Can Do All things for us;
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Secondly, That he who will place his Trust upon a sure Foundation, must place it upon God; who alone is Able to Succour us in All our Exigencies, and will Always continue in a Capacity so to Do.
Secondly, That he who will place his Trust upon a sure Foundation, must place it upon God; who alone is Able to Succour us in All our Exigencies, and will Always continue in a Capacity so to Do.
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That he has no Equal, much less any Superiour Power, to Controul his Will; and to hinder him from bringing Whatsoever he purposes, to the End which he Designs.
That he has no Equal, much less any Superior Power, to Control his Will; and to hinder him from bringing Whatsoever he Purposes, to the End which he Designs.
Well may the Psalmist pronounce him Blessed, whose Wisdom and Piety have taught him to fix his Trust there, where Nothing can hinder it from being Beneficial to Him,
Well may the Psalmist pronounce him Blessed, whose Wisdom and Piety have taught him to fix his Trust there, where Nothing can hinder it from being Beneficial to Him,
I say nothing now of the many Other Arguments that might be offered to Encourage us in this Trust, and to shew the Happiness of that Man who has placed his Hope upon it.
I say nothing now of the many Other Arguments that might be offered to Encourage us in this Trust, and to show the Happiness of that Man who has placed his Hope upon it.
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And that is, 2dly. That God is not only thus Able, as I have shewn, to Help us in All our Needs; but will continue for Ever in a Capacity to save and defend Us. For God is Eternal in his Duration,
And that is, 2dly. That God is not only thus Able, as I have shown, to Help us in All our Needs; but will continue for Ever in a Capacity to save and defend Us. For God is Eternal in his Duration,
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He will be our God unto Death; Nay, and even after it too, will save and deliver Us. The Grave it self, which puts an end to all things else, cannot take us out of his hand,
He will be our God unto Death; Nay, and even After it too, will save and deliver Us. The Grave it self, which puts an end to all things Else, cannot take us out of his hand,
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And thus have I shewn you, What the Advantages of that God are, above all Other Supporters, in whom our Text exhorts us to put our Trust; and pronounces Him Happy who has taken Care so to do.
And thus have I shown you, What the Advantages of that God Are, above all Other Supporters, in whom our Text exhorts us to put our Trust; and pronounces Him Happy who has taken Care so to do.
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What resolution can we better take up, than that which is pointed out to us in that Exhortation of the Evangelical Prophet, Isai. 26. 4. Trust ye in the LORD for ever; for in the LORD Jehovah is everlasting strength.
What resolution can we better take up, than that which is pointed out to us in that Exhortation of the Evangelical Prophet, Isaiah 26. 4. Trust you in the LORD for ever; for in the LORD Jehovah is everlasting strength.
I do not deny, but that as God orders the Affairs of Mankind by the Ministry of Second Causes; so we may, without incurring any just Censure for it, look to them as the Instruments which he makes use of in his Dispensations towards us.
I do not deny, but that as God order the Affairs of Mankind by the Ministry of Second Causes; so we may, without incurring any just Censure for it, look to them as the Instruments which he makes use of in his Dispensations towards us.
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To draw her Character, and set her out to you with all the Advantage that her Real Worth deserves, is a Task too difficult for me to presume to attempt:
To draw her Character, and Set her out to you with all the Advantage that her Real Worth deserves, is a Task too difficult for me to presume to attempt:
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And even beyond this, we have the Prospect of a yet farther Succession to fill the Throne; and to support the Interests both of the Church and State amongst us.
And even beyond this, we have the Prospect of a yet farther Succession to fill the Throne; and to support the Interests both of the Church and State among us.
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But yet when all is done, 'tis not upon these fair and promising Expectations that we must place our Trust, or account the Fortune of our Publick Welfare to depend:
But yet when all is done, it's not upon these fair and promising Expectations that we must place our Trust, or account the Fortune of our Public Welfare to depend:
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Indeed these are the Persons by whom we justly may, and therefore accordingly do Hope to be Protected and Defended. And a singular Happiness it is to us, that we have such a fair Succession of the Royal Family before our Eyes.
Indeed these Are the Persons by whom we justly may, and Therefore accordingly doe Hope to be Protected and Defended. And a singular Happiness it is to us, that we have such a fair Succession of the Royal Family before our Eyes.
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Secondly, As these Considerations should move us, not to put our Trust in any Humane Help; so should they keep us from being very much surprised, if at any time such kind of Helps shall chance to fail us.
Secondly, As these Considerations should move us, not to put our Trust in any Humane Help; so should they keep us from being very much surprised, if At any time such kind of Helps shall chance to fail us.
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It was a Great Expression, and argued a Worthy Mind, in Him anciently, who being told of the Death of his Son, pass'd it off with this only Reflection;
It was a Great Expression, and argued a Worthy Mind, in Him anciently, who being told of the Death of his Son, passed it off with this only Reflection;
and to consider seriously with our selves, for what Sins of this Nation especially it is, that God has taken away from us our Royal Defender. But yet I cannot think that it ought to be any great Surprize to us:
and to Consider seriously with our selves, for what Sins of this nation especially it is, that God has taken away from us our Royal Defender. But yet I cannot think that it ought to be any great Surprise to us:
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Nay, but Thirdly; We ought not only not to be Surprized at the failure of such kind of Helps, but neither should we be immoderately Concern'd and Cast down at it:
Nay, but Thirdly; We ought not only not to be Surprised At the failure of such kind of Helps, but neither should we be immoderately Concerned and Cast down At it:
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I am verily perswaded that we have at this time received as sensible a Blow, in this respect, in the Loss of our Royal Sovereign, as could have befallen us in any One Life, excepting that of His Sacred Majesty. But yet far be it from me so far to despond, or to distrust the Providence of God, as to think we must needs be ruined, because our Queen is taken from us.
I am verily persuaded that we have At this time received as sensible a Blow, in this respect, in the Loss of our Royal Sovereign, as could have befallen us in any One Life, excepting that of His Sacred Majesty. But yet Far be it from me so Far to despond, or to distrust the Providence of God, as to think we must needs be ruined, Because our Queen is taken from us.
who because they earnestly wish our ruine, are therefore ready, upon every Occasion, to flatter themselves that the time is coming which they so much desire to see.
who Because they earnestly wish our ruin, Are Therefore ready, upon every Occasion, to flatter themselves that the time is coming which they so much desire to see.
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It were an easie Matter for Me to confirm the truth of this Remark in a multitude of Instances; from whence it may appear, that God has in all Ages then especially exerted his Power in the delivery of his Servants,
It were an easy Matter for Me to confirm the truth of this Remark in a multitude of Instances; from whence it may appear, that God has in all Ages then especially exerted his Power in the delivery of his Servants,
When Haman projected the Universal Extirpation of the whole People of the Jews; and was come so near to an Accomplishment of it, that the Order was signed,
When Haman projected the Universal Extirpation of the Whole People of the jews; and was come so near to an Accomplishment of it, that the Order was signed,
Nor was their Preservation afterwards less remarkable, when Caligula sent Petronius into Syria, to set up his Statue in the Temple at Jerusalem; and the Jews resolved, every Man of them, to perish, rather than submit to so abominable a Profanation of that Holy Place.
Nor was their Preservation afterwards less remarkable, when Caligula sent Petronius into Syria, to Set up his Statue in the Temple At Jerusalem; and the jews resolved, every Man of them, to perish, rather than submit to so abominable a Profanation of that Holy Place.
for several Ages together, those ancient Reformed Churches in the Valleys of Piedmont; notwithstanding all the Power and Malice of their Enemies to root them out.
for several Ages together, those ancient Reformed Churches in the Valleys of Piedmont; notwithstanding all the Power and Malice of their Enemies to root them out.
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It is but a very little while since we saw them reduced to so wretched an Estate, that we accounted them to have been dispersed beyond all Hope of any future Restitution.
It is but a very little while since we saw them reduced to so wretched an Estate, that we accounted them to have been dispersed beyond all Hope of any future Restitution.
Their own Prince, supported with the Power, and led on by the Example and Encouragement of a mighty Neighbouring Monarch, had resolved upon their ruine.
Their own Prince, supported with the Power, and led on by the Exampl and Encouragement of a mighty Neighbouring Monarch, had resolved upon their ruin.
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But what need I lead you into foreign Countries for Instances to shew, that God is not confined, in his Workings, to Humane Appearances: But oftentimes is then the most ready to support his Servants,
But what need I led you into foreign Countries for Instances to show, that God is not confined, in his Workings, to Humane Appearances: But oftentimes is then the most ready to support his Servants,
when all other Helps the most fail Them. Our Own Country, and our Own Church, ever since the Reformation; has been more or less a Continued Evidence of the truth of this Remark.
when all other Helps the most fail Them. Our Own Country, and our Own Church, ever since the Reformation; has been more or less a Continued Evidence of the truth of this Remark.
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How melancholy was the Prospect which our Forefathers had, at the untimely Death of that most excellent Prince, King Edward the Sixth? When Queen Mary being set upon the Throne, nothing was to be expected by Them,
How melancholy was the Prospect which our Forefathers had, At the untimely Death of that most excellent Prince, King Edward the Sixth? When Queen Marry being Set upon the Throne, nothing was to be expected by Them,
But though by this means therefore we were secured against their open Violence, yet God still permitted them to endeavour, by secret Treachery, to carry on their Designs against us:
But though by this means Therefore we were secured against their open Violence, yet God still permitted them to endeavour, by secret Treachery, to carry on their Designs against us:
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When that Queen was gone, and King James settled upon the Throne, it was but a little while before they return'd to their Old Malice, but in a New Way;
When that Queen was gone, and King James settled upon the Throne, it was but a little while before they returned to their Old Malice, but in a New Way;
I might add to these Examples, the Happy Restauration of our Church and Government, after the fatal Murder of King Charles the First. Their frequent disappointments since;
I might add to these Examples, the Happy Restauration of our Church and Government, After the fatal Murder of King Charles the First. Their frequent disappointments since;
but especially that of the last Reign. But I think I have already given you Instances enough to Convince you, that were we now left in as Bad an Estate, as blessed be God! we are in a very Good One: Yet still whilst we held firm to our Holy Religion, and continued our Trust in God, there would be no Cause for us to Despond:
but especially that of the last Reign. But I think I have already given you Instances enough to Convince you, that were we now left in as Bad an Estate, as blessed be God! we Are in a very Good One: Yet still while we held firm to our Holy Religion, and continued our Trust in God, there would be no Cause for us to Despond:
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Fifthly; That we should therefore be sure never to depart from our Trust in God, and then we may be confident we shall not be Forsaken by Him. For God loves to be Depended upon;
Fifthly; That we should Therefore be sure never to depart from our Trust in God, and then we may be confident we shall not be Forsaken by Him. For God loves to be Depended upon;
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the Samaritans, a sort of mix'd People, Half Jews, and Half Idolaters, so wrought with their Adversaries, that little was done in it, notwithstanding all the favour that was shewn them by that great Monarch.
the Samaritans, a sort of mixed People, Half jews, and Half Idolaters, so wrought with their Adversaries, that little was done in it, notwithstanding all the favour that was shown them by that great Monarch.
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but All Hope seemed utterly lost to them, of either restoring their Temple, or regaining any part of that Liberty they had before been encouraged to expect.
but All Hope seemed utterly lost to them, of either restoring their Temple, or regaining any part of that Liberty they had before been encouraged to expect.
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and their own Circumstances, did indeed but too much expose them to? On the contrary, it was at this very juncture of time, that those two great Prophets, Haggai and Zechariah, composed the Psalm we have now before us:
and their own circumstances, did indeed but too much expose them to? On the contrary, it was At this very juncture of time, that those two great prophets, Chaggai and Zechariah, composed the Psalm we have now before us:
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That we must not think it enough barely to trust in God; but must take Care withall to live so, that we may be, in some measure, worthy of his Protection. We must to the Purity of our Religion, add the Reformation of our Manners; and then we may securely defie our Greatest Enemies to do us any Mischief.
That we must not think it enough barely to trust in God; but must take Care withal to live so, that we may be, in Some measure, worthy of his Protection. We must to the Purity of our Religion, add the Reformation of our Manners; and then we may securely defy our Greatest Enemies to do us any Mischief.
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First, Since Good-Nature is, I think, by All allowed to be one of the best Preparations to the Divine Grace; I shall in the first Observe it as a singular part of the Felicity of Her sacred Majesty, that she enjoy'd all that is properly understood by that Phrase, in as high a Perfection,
First, Since Good nature is, I think, by All allowed to be one of the best Preparations to the Divine Grace; I shall in the First Observe it as a singular part of the Felicity of Her sacred Majesty, that she enjoyed all that is properly understood by that Phrase, in as high a Perfection,
Thus was she prepared by Nature for that extraordinary Progress which she afterwards made in Christian Piety and Vertue. And as St. Luke tells us to Those, to whom St. Paul preached the Gospel heretofore;
Thus was she prepared by Nature for that extraordinary Progress which she afterwards made in Christian Piety and Virtue. And as Saint Lycia tells us to Those, to whom Saint Paul preached the Gospel heretofore;
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So may it no less truly be said of Her Sacred Majesty that She was, in like manner, Ordained to Eternal Life; and therefore made such vast Attainments in all those Graces that were necessary to bring Her to it.
So may it no less truly be said of Her Sacred Majesty that She was, in like manner, Ordained to Eternal Life; and Therefore made such vast Attainments in all those Graces that were necessary to bring Her to it.
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But, Secondly: To this first Advantage, it pleased God to add as great an Eminence of, what we usually call, Good Parts; as I believe has ever been known in any of Her Sex. Her Apprehension, was Quick and Piercing; Her Judgment, Deep and Correct: Nor could any thing almost be propos'd to Her,
But, Secondly: To this First Advantage, it pleased God to add as great an Eminence of, what we usually call, Good Parts; as I believe has ever been known in any of Her Sex. Her Apprehension, was Quick and Piercing; Her Judgement, Deep and Correct: Nor could any thing almost be proposed to Her,
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To pass by Her constant Attendance upon the Publick Service of God, and those Opportunities of Instruction which She provided for, on all the more solemn Returns of it.
To pass by Her constant Attendance upon the Public Service of God, and those Opportunities of Instruction which She provided for, on all the more solemn Returns of it.
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To say nothing of Her frequent and useful Conversation with those who Ministred unto Her in Holy Offices. What a large Proportion of Her Time did She every day spend in Her own Private Retirements? And of which no Business, no Ceremonies, much less any vain Pleasures or Avocations, could ever deprive Her.
To say nothing of Her frequent and useful Conversation with those who Ministered unto Her in Holy Offices. What a large Proportion of Her Time did She every day spend in Her own Private Retirements? And of which no Business, no Ceremonies, much less any vain Pleasures or Avocations, could ever deprive Her.
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What vast Numbers of Excellent Books did She there read? And that not lightly, or superficially, but with the severest Care and Reflection? And how cautious was She,
What vast Numbers of Excellent Books did She there read? And that not lightly, or superficially, but with the Severest Care and Reflection? And how cautious was She,
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if any Difficulty chanced to arise to Her in Her Reading, which She could not presently resolve to Her own satisfaction, to be sure to call in some of those who attended on Her, to clear it to Her?
if any Difficulty chanced to arise to Her in Her Reading, which She could not presently resolve to Her own satisfaction, to be sure to call in Some of those who attended on Her, to clear it to Her?
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But when She met with any Discourse that seem'd particularly to Affect Her, or Otherwise to come up in any peculiar manner to Her own Circumstances; She stuck closely to it:
But when She met with any Discourse that seemed particularly to Affect Her, or Otherwise to come up in any peculiar manner to Her own circumstances; She stuck closely to it:
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And the same Excellent Disposition that moved Her thus diligently to inform Her self in all the Parts of Her Duty, engaged Her yet more, Thirdly, To desire with all imaginable sincerity to be made Acquainted, with the True and Genuine Measures of it.
And the same Excellent Disposition that moved Her thus diligently to inform Her self in all the Parts of Her Duty, engaged Her yet more, Thirdly, To desire with all imaginable sincerity to be made Acquainted, with the True and Genuine Measures of it.
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I shall never forget with what weight of Reason, and sincerity of Concern, I have sometimes heard this Great Queen represent the danger which Princes, above all Others, are apt to run in this Respect.
I shall never forget with what weight of Reason, and sincerity of Concern, I have sometime herd this Great Queen represent the danger which Princes, above all Others, Are apt to run in this Respect.
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should I enter upon the Consideration of those Particular Vertu's, which seemed to Shine in a more especial Manner, above All Others, in Her. Bur two there are which I must not Overlook;
should I enter upon the Consideration of those Particular Vertu's, which seemed to Shine in a more especial Manner, above All Others, in Her. Bur two there Are which I must not Overlook;
This will be the best Offering we can pay to Her memory, who while there is any Sense of Goodness remaining amongst Us, must never be mentioned without Honour.
This will be the best Offering we can pay to Her memory, who while there is any Sense of goodness remaining among Us, must never be mentioned without Honour.
Let us strengthen his Hands both by our Piety towards God; and by our Duty to Him: By Uniting now all that Affection and Obedience in Him alone, which we before paid to Both Their Majesties. Let us consider his Courage;
Let us strengthen his Hands both by our Piety towards God; and by our Duty to Him: By Uniting now all that Affection and obedience in Him alone, which we before paid to Both Their Majesties. Let us Consider his Courage;
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if we do but firmly Adhere to Him, and Prepare our selves for His Favour, as our Duty Requires; and as I have now shewn you, in a most Illustrious Example, we May and Ought to Do it. FINIS.
if we do but firmly Adhere to Him, and Prepare our selves for His Favour, as our Duty Requires; and as I have now shown you, in a most Illustrious Exampl, we May and Ought to Do it. FINIS.
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