Some thoughts on the character of Solomon's vertuous woman preach'd in a sermon at the parish-church of Croydon, on the ocacasion of Q. Mary's death, January the 6th, 1694-5 / printed at the request of those that heard it by John Evans.
THO' some unthinking Heads may be willingly apt, and would fain perswade themselves to forget that the Divine oeconomy is as extensive as the utmost limits of the Universe:
THOUGH Some unthinking Heads may be willingly apt, and would fain persuade themselves to forget that the Divine economy is as extensive as the utmost Limits of the Universe:
which therefore plainly discover and point out the Al-wise counsel and uncontroulable proceedings of an Almighty Agent, that manages and over-rules all events.
which Therefore plainly discover and point out the Alwise counsel and uncontrollable proceedings of an Almighty Agent, that manages and overrules all events.
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Which are sufficient Indications of his Being, and such demonstrative Evidences, as abundantly convince and lead all considerate men to the knowledge of the Supreme Governour of Heaven and Earth;
Which Are sufficient Indications of his Being, and such demonstrative Evidences, as abundantly convince and led all considerate men to the knowledge of the Supreme Governor of Heaven and Earth;
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And if so mean a part of the Creation, so inconsiderable an action, (which seems most fortuitous and trifling) be not below his cognizance and appointment, 'tis much more rational to suppose, that the Life of Man,
And if so mean a part of the Creation, so inconsiderable an actium, (which seems most fortuitous and trifling) be not below his cognizance and appointment, it's much more rational to suppose, that the Life of Man,
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and all Human Affairs, are things wherein his Providence is more especially concern'd. For these are worthier Subjects for him to exert and imploy his Divine Powers upon,
and all Human Affairs, Are things wherein his Providence is more especially concerned. For these Are Worthier Subject's for him to exert and employ his Divine Powers upon,
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and diligently observe its various, tho' mysterious Dispensations, it will soon satisfie us in this great Truth, That the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men,
and diligently observe its various, though mysterious Dispensations, it will soon satisfy us in this great Truth, That the most High Ruleth in the Kingdom of men,
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and those Laws, which he has since given to Mankind for their instruction, and the measures of their comportment under it, seem no way to abridge him in the exercise of this Prerogative.
and those Laws, which he has since given to Mankind for their instruction, and the measures of their comportment under it, seem no Way to abridge him in the exercise of this Prerogative.
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For the proof of both, your own observation, if you impartially recollect and reflect on those notices you have reposited in your minds, can easily furnish you with so many instances, that 'tis needless to recount or insist on particulars.
For the proof of both, your own observation, if you impartially recollect and reflect on those notices you have reposited in your minds, can Easily furnish you with so many instances, that it's needless to recount or insist on particulars.
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When the Spirits of these Nations flag'd, and our Hearts fail'd us for fear, and for looking after those things which were coming on the Earth, Divine Providence was pleas'd to disperse that Cloud of melancholy Apprehensions, by removing the Cause of it;
When the Spirits of these nations flagged, and our Hearts failed us for Fear, and for looking After those things which were coming on the Earth, Divine Providence was pleased to disperse that Cloud of melancholy Apprehensions, by removing the Cause of it;
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Who out of a compassionate resentment and tender regard of the just Interest of Christendom, after much importunity, were prevail'd with to accept the Crown of England ;
Who out of a compassionate resentment and tender regard of the just Interest of Christendom, After much importunity, were prevailed with to accept the Crown of England;
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but as an opportunity of doing Good, of saving a sinking State: that in this Sphere they might move more vigorously in defence of the Protestant Religion,
but as an opportunity of doing Good, of Saving a sinking State: that in this Sphere they might move more vigorously in defence of the Protestant Religion,
The commencement of whose auspicious Reign, having no other design to serve than that of our Common Good, gave sufficient encouragement to make us flatter our selves with fair promises of many Halcyon days, and most flourishing Condition.
The commencement of whose auspicious Reign, having no other Design to serve than that of our Common Good, gave sufficient encouragement to make us flatter our selves with fair promises of many Halcyon days, and most flourishing Condition.
whose base ingratitude and continued impenitence under the influence of so much Favour, could not but provoke Heaven, in some measure, to shift the Scene,
whose base ingratitude and continued impenitence under the influence of so much Favour, could not but provoke Heaven, in Some measure, to shift the Scene,
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For it's usual for God Almighty, by a Deprivation, to teach unthankful men the value of those things which they would not learn by the enjoyment. O Death!
For it's usual for God Almighty, by a Deprivation, to teach unthankful men the valve of those things which they would not Learn by the enjoyment. Oh Death!
and the strict observance of the Rules of Temperance and Moderation, could have stay'd its violent hand, we should now have had no occasion given us to condole the Funeral Obsequies and Mournful Solemnity of the Best of Women, and of Queens:
and the strict observance of the Rules of Temperance and Moderation, could have stayed its violent hand, we should now have had no occasion given us to condole the Funeral Obsequies and Mournful Solemnity of the Best of Women, and of Queen's:
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which hangs our Walls, not only with Mourning, but deep Sighs and Groans; and fills these three Kingdoms with melting Eyes, and sighing Accents, for our irrepairable loss. But oh!
which hangs our Walls, not only with Mourning, but deep Sighs and Groans; and fills these three Kingdoms with melting Eyes, and sighing Accents, for our irrepairable loss. But o!
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In this Chapter the Wise man, (upon whose vast knowledge and experienc'd judgment we may safely depend for the best determination of the Case) after he had enquir'd, who could find a vertuous Woman, and subjoyn'd the reason of his enquiry, because her price is far above Rubies ;
In this Chapter the Wise man, (upon whose vast knowledge and experienced judgement we may safely depend for the best determination of the Case) After he had inquired, who could find a virtuous Woman, and subjoined the reason of his enquiry, Because her price is Far above Rubies;
gives us a plain, but an exact description of such an excellent Person, as a Rule and Standard, whereby she might be the more easily discover'd and prov'd.
gives us a plain, but an exact description of such an excellent Person, as a Rule and Standard, whereby she might be the more Easily discovered and proved.
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In the close of this Discourse, I doubt not, but you will all unanimously agree with me, in answering Solomon 's question in the affirmative, That we of this Nation had once sound, but, alas!
In the close of this Discourse, I doubt not, but you will all unanimously agree with me, in answering Solomon is question in the affirmative, That we of this nation had once found, but, alas!
In treating of which, I shall, with all humble deference and veneration that is due to a Soveraign Power, endeavour to represent to your view some of her extraordinary Vertues and Perfections.
In treating of which, I shall, with all humble deference and veneration that is due to a Sovereign Power, endeavour to represent to your view Some of her extraordinary Virtues and Perfections.
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Here I shall not entertain you, and my self, with a Panegyrick on the lively Features, the beautiful Symmetry or well-proportion'd Parts of her Royal Person;
Here I shall not entertain you, and my self, with a Panegyric on the lively Features, the beautiful Symmetry or well-proportioned Parts of her Royal Person;
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tho' that should not be passed by without a particular admiration of it; which grac'd the English Throne, and adorn'd her Majestick Presence with so lovely a meen,
though that should not be passed by without a particular admiration of it; which graced the English Throne, and adorned her Majestic Presence with so lovely a Men,
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Since Mortality, with grief I speak it, I say, since unhappy Mortality has drawn a dark Veil over these Reliques, I shall only recommend to your pious imitation those incomparable, immortal Beauties,
Since Mortality, with grief I speak it, I say, since unhappy Mortality has drawn a dark Veil over these Relics, I shall only recommend to your pious imitation those incomparable, immortal Beauty's,
as a single Person, or married Woman, as Princess of Orange, or Queen of England ; that were a Task enough for a more learned Pen near her Majesty to perform.
as a single Person, or married Woman, as Princess of Orange, or Queen of England; that were a Task enough for a more learned Pen near her Majesty to perform.
Tho' in all these Conditions, it may be truly said, She always manag'd herself with that honourable Reputation and wise Conduct, that she appear'd to have all the Vertue and Goodness,
Though in all these Conditions, it may be truly said, She always managed herself with that honourable Reputation and wise Conduct, that she appeared to have all the Virtue and goodness,
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and digest my Matter into this Method. I shall consider, First, Her Piety, with some useful Reflections upon it. Secondly, Her admirable Condescention. Thirdly, Her extraordinary Charity.
and digest my Matter into this Method. I shall Consider, First, Her Piety, with Some useful Reflections upon it. Secondly, Her admirable Condescension. Thirdly, Her extraordinary Charity.
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For Piety in the most comprehensive notion of the word, containing all the Dimensions and Boundaries of the Divine Scheme, is that pregnant Principle which works the Mind into an universal regard of all God's commands;
For Piety in the most comprehensive notion of the word, containing all the Dimensions and Boundaries of the Divine Scheme, is that pregnant Principle which works the Mind into an universal regard of all God's commands;
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But without this internal sense of Religion, all our religious Performances can be esteemed no better than meer Form and Pageantry, the Profession of Hypocrites.
But without this internal sense of Religion, all our religious Performances can be esteemed no better than mere From and Pageantry, the Profession of Hypocrites.
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Now this genuine sensation of true Piety was admirable in her Majesty, and above the flights of Rhetorick, which discover'd it self thro' the whole course and method of her Life;
Now this genuine sensation of true Piety was admirable in her Majesty, and above the flights of Rhetoric, which discovered it self through the Whole course and method of her Life;
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and in the Apostle's phrase, Christ is formed in us. By this time, and not before, it is that we have something of true value, and solid Greatness in us.
and in the Apostle's phrase, christ is formed in us. By this time, and not before, it is that we have something of true valve, and solid Greatness in us.
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For God Almighty being the Fountain and the Measure of all Perfections, the nearer any Person approaches him, by the practice of Sanctity and Goodness, (the only way and means to become like God) the worthier,
For God Almighty being the Fountain and the Measure of all Perfections, the nearer any Person Approaches him, by the practice of Sanctity and goodness, (the only Way and means to become like God) the Worthier,
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if we measure her Character by that Rule, and from thence make an estimate of her Worth? in whom the Divine Idea did so eminently manifest it self, in all the Instances of holy Living, that her whole Life was a Pattern not unworthy of our imitation.
if we measure her Character by that Rule, and from thence make an estimate of her Worth? in whom the Divine Idea did so eminently manifest it self, in all the Instances of holy Living, that her Whole Life was a Pattern not unworthy of our imitation.
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nor all the hurry and succession of State-affairs, which perpetually crouded in for her adjustment and dispatch, could scarce ever extort from her any intermission of them.
nor all the hurry and succession of State affairs, which perpetually crowded in for her adjustment and dispatch, could scarce ever extort from her any intermission of them.
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From hence we may with good reason conclude, That our Lord's direction for praying, in our retirements to the Father, who seeth in secret, could be no less practis'd in her private Devotion.
From hence we may with good reason conclude, That our Lord's direction for praying, in our retirements to the Father, who sees in secret, could be no less practised in her private Devotion.
At the Celebration of every part of Divine Worship, how fixt and intent her mind? how fervent and enflam'd her Affections, which were so warm and devotional,
At the Celebration of every part of Divine Worship, how fixed and intent her mind? how fervent and inflamed her Affections, which were so warm and devotional,
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as could not but enkindle the cold indifference of all wandring adjacent Minds? How constant and uniform was her whole Practice in the several Duties of the Christian Institution? and that without the least tincture of vanity or ostentation.
as could not but enkindle the cold indifference of all wandering adjacent Minds? How constant and uniform was her Whole Practice in the several Duties of the Christian Institution? and that without the least tincture of vanity or ostentation.
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even from Dan to Beersheba. Whereby this shining Model of Christian Vertues must needs prove the most perswasive Oratory, the most effectual means to recommend to,
even from Dan to Beersheba. Whereby this shining Model of Christian Virtues must needs prove the most persuasive Oratory, the most effectual means to recommend to,
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Hence it is we are enjoyn'd to let our light so shine before men, that they may see our good works, and be induc'd thereby to glorifie our heavenly Father.
Hence it is we Are enjoined to let our Light so shine before men, that they may see our good works, and be induced thereby to Glorify our heavenly Father.
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To attempt the Reformation of our Manners, and establish Holiness and Vertue in the Hearts and Lives of these Kingdoms, suitable to the Principles of our Reform'd Religion;
To attempt the Reformation of our Manners, and establish Holiness and Virtue in the Hearts and Lives of these Kingdoms, suitable to the Principles of our Reformed Religion;
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the most inveterate Adversaries could never yet charge this Royal Reformatrix with any of those Vices which she has been labouring to rectifie in the Nation:
the most inveterate Adversaries could never yet charge this Royal Reformatrix with any of those Vices which she has been labouring to rectify in the nation:
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nay, they could not but be satisfied in the sincerity of her good Intention, when they saw her Life to be nothing else but the Transcript of our Saviour's Doctrine:
nay, they could not but be satisfied in the sincerity of her good Intention, when they saw her Life to be nothing Else but the Transcript of our Saviour's Doctrine:
this prevented their prejudice, this stopp'd the mouths of Gainsayers. Hence it plainly appears, that no Impediment in her Practice could obstruct the accomplishing of this intended Reformation.
this prevented their prejudice, this stopped the mouths of Gainsayers. Hence it plainly appears, that no Impediment in her Practice could obstruct the accomplishing of this intended Reformation.
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Had we corrected and fram'd our Lives by hers, we might have been the most religious and happiest People in the World, that ever liv'd since the planting of the Gospel in this Island, which has not these many hundred years (if ever) seen such a bright Example of Piety and Goodness sitting upon the Throne.
Had we corrected and framed our Lives by hers, we might have been the most religious and Happiest People in the World, that ever lived since the planting of the Gospel in this Island, which has not these many hundred Years (if ever) seen such a bright Exampl of Piety and goodness sitting upon the Throne.
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their Actions being as inconsiderable, as their Persons are regardless, can have no power on their Superiours, it being against the grain and the establish'd course of Nature, whereby the higher Bodies are suppos'd to influence those below;
their Actions being as inconsiderable, as their Persons Are regardless, can have no power on their Superiors, it being against the grain and the established course of Nature, whereby the higher Bodies Are supposed to influence those below;
and by the advantage of the Supreme Authority on its side, was (and I hope still is) in a very fair way of recovering its pristin Reputation and Esteem, together with its former Ground.
and by the advantage of the Supreme authority on its side, was (and I hope still is) in a very fair Way of recovering its pristin Reputation and Esteem, together with its former Ground.
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if those, I say, would faithfully discharge that great Obligation which lies upon them, of giving good Example, what plentiful Harvest of Souls might Heaven reap by them? For the Multitude,
if those, I say, would faithfully discharge that great Obligation which lies upon them, of giving good Exampl, what plentiful Harvest of Souls might Heaven reap by them? For the Multitude,
like the lesser Lines in the Circle, generally tend to the same Center, either of Vertue or Vice, by a kind of a natural Instinct act, more upon the Principle of Imitation,
like the lesser Lines in the Circle, generally tend to the same Centre, either of Virtue or Vice, by a kind of a natural Instinct act, more upon the Principle of Imitation,
an Affection, of all others, the most active and vigilant, and which is wont to inspire Men with the most passionate care and concernment for Religion, without which all our pretences to it are but formal and superficial.
an Affection, of all Others, the most active and vigilant, and which is wont to inspire Men with the most passionate care and concernment for Religion, without which all our pretences to it Are but formal and superficial.
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which, as we have sufficiently experienc'd, put them upon the most dangerous Undertakings, for the Rescue and necessary Defence of the best Religion and Constitution in the World.
which, as we have sufficiently experienced, put them upon the most dangerous Undertakings, for the Rescue and necessary Defence of the best Religion and Constitution in the World.
When an over-spreading Degeneracy had seized the Vitals of this Nation; when the whole Body was well nigh sick, and over-run by strange Loosness of Manners,
When an overspreading Degeneracy had seized the Vitals of this nation; when the Whole Body was well High sick, and overrun by strange Looseness of Manners,
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till Divine Providence, in compassionate regard of our languishing Condition, was pleas'd to enflame and stir up the Zeal of their Majesties to step in to our Help and Assistance.
till Divine Providence, in compassionate regard of our languishing Condition, was pleased to inflame and stir up the Zeal of their Majesties to step in to our Help and Assistance.
and so with all their might, and by all prudent ways and means, endeavouring to recover Men out of the Snares of the Devil, whereby too many were taken captive;
and so with all their might, and by all prudent ways and means, endeavouring to recover Men out of the Snares of the devil, whereby too many were taken captive;
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and to vindicate and secure the Honour and the Worship of the most High God, against the daring Insolence of bold Impiety and Atheism? How dutifully some of the Magistracy obey'd their Injunction,
and to vindicate and secure the Honour and the Worship of the most High God, against the daring Insolence of bold Impiety and Atheism? How dutifully Some of the Magistracy obeyed their Injunction,
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However, had the Queen liv'd to give the finishing stroke to her pious Design and Resolution, in joynt Concurrence with our gracious King, (on whom alone, next under Heaven, our Hope is now devolved and united,
However, had the Queen lived to give the finishing stroke to her pious Design and Resolution, in joint Concurrence with our gracious King, (on whom alone, next under Heaven, our Hope is now devolved and united,
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for the vigorous Prosecution of so glorious a Cause) we might have seen the persecuted Woman in the Apolypse, victoriously triumphing over the old Dragon.
for the vigorous Prosecution of so glorious a Cause) we might have seen the persecuted Woman in the Apolypse, victoriously triumphing over the old Dragon.
It is silly ignorance of one's own Imperfections, and foreign Dependance, I mean upon God, begets Pride, that destructive Elevation of Mind, which transforms the Saint into a Fiend,
It is silly ignorance of one's own Imperfections, and foreign Dependence, I mean upon God, begets Pride, that destructive Elevation of Mind, which transforms the Saint into a Fiend,
For God hath ever resisted the proud. But Humility results from a better Judgment, and more intimate Acquaintance with excellent things, which keeps Men from doting on Trifles,
For God hath ever resisted the proud. But Humility results from a better Judgement, and more intimate Acquaintance with excellent things, which keeps Men from doting on Trifles,
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As this was the first Corner-stone in the Foundation of our Lord's Building, so 'tis still the Foundation and Preserver of all Christian Superstructures.
As this was the First Cornerstone in the Foundation of our Lord's Building, so it's still the Foundation and Preserver of all Christian Superstructures.
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So necessary then is this humbleness of Spirit for the acquiring and conserving all other Vertues, that even Faith, that first Principle of Christianity, supposeth a submiss and humble Understanding, a Disposition requisite for its Reception and final Improvement.
So necessary then is this humbleness of Spirit for the acquiring and conserving all other Virtues, that even Faith, that First Principle of Christianity, Supposeth a submiss and humble Understanding, a Disposition requisite for its Reception and final Improvement.
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But this Wind, this Vanity which puffeth up, was so far from taking root, or finding any entertainment in her Highness's Breast, that notwithstanding all the Temptations which surrounded her Royal Person,
But this Wind, this Vanity which Puffeth up, was so Far from taking root, or finding any entertainment in her Highness's Breast, that notwithstanding all the Temptations which surrounded her Royal Person,
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and might have carried up her Mind to the highest Pyramid of Pride, (had not her Temper been very correct and stay'd) she was humble, in a manner, to the lowest step of Abasure;
and might have carried up her Mind to the highest Pyramid of Pride, (had not her Temper been very correct and stayed) she was humble, in a manner, to the lowest step of Abasure;
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There are two things apt to swell Men's minds, and tempt them to form a fond Opinion of their own Worth, (which oft creates an unjust Contempt of others) namely some internal Endowments, or some external Possessions.
There Are two things apt to swell Men's minds, and tempt them to from a found Opinion of their own Worth, (which oft creates an unjust Contempt of Others) namely Some internal Endowments, or Some external Possessions.
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From hence she derived a quick and piercing Apprehension, prompt and retentive Memory, sprightly and active Fancy, clear and solid Judgment over-ruling them all.
From hence she derived a quick and piercing Apprehension, prompt and retentive Memory, sprightly and active Fancy, clear and solid Judgement overruling them all.
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These being all so much improv'd by frequent Meditation and Experience, that no station inferiour to that wherein she was plac'd, no dignity subordinate to what she sustain'd, were worthy enough of so much intellectual Nobility and Goodness;
These being all so much improved by frequent Meditation and Experience, that no station inferior to that wherein she was placed, no dignity subordinate to what she sustained, were worthy enough of so much intellectual Nobilt and goodness;
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As for External Advantages or Possessions, Fortune, or rather Providence could not, on this side Heaven, have set her upon an higher Pinacle of Honour and Greatness:
As for External Advantages or Possessions, Fortune, or rather Providence could not, on this side Heaven, have Set her upon an higher Pinnacle of Honour and Greatness:
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like the Sun in this lower Firmament, emitting her benign Influences on all her People, and treating them with all expressions of Humanity and Condescention:
like the Sun in this lower Firmament, emitting her benign Influences on all her People, and treating them with all expressions of Humanity and Condescension:
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According to which Rule, how ineffably excellent was the condescending Vertue of our Great Deceased? which exerted it self to all Men's admiration, in her most obliging Carriage and indefatigable Diligence.
According to which Rule, how ineffably excellent was the condescending Virtue of our Great Deceased? which exerted it self to all Men's admiration, in her most obliging Carriage and indefatigable Diligence.
or sent away without a smooth, easie, and satisfactory Answer to his Request? Her Majesty did not disdain to vouchsafe a candid Audience to the humble Petitions of all Addressers,
or sent away without a smooth, easy, and satisfactory Answer to his Request? Her Majesty did not disdain to vouchsafe a candid Audience to the humble Petitions of all Addressers,
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Her whole Deportment was so easie and pleasing, that it gave a lovely Pattern of chearful Air, admirable Sweetness and Familiarity, which at once gained Affections and preserved Respect in all about her.
Her Whole Deportment was so easy and pleasing, that it gave a lovely Pattern of cheerful Air, admirable Sweetness and Familiarity, which At once gained Affections and preserved Respect in all about her.
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Thus Humility and Greatness were safe in its own worth; not maintaining it self by a morose distance, but comporting with the most condescending Majesty.
Thus Humility and Greatness were safe in its own worth; not maintaining it self by a morose distance, but comporting with the most condescending Majesty.
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'Twas this, in particular, that render'd her Majesty so amiable, and such a mighty Soveraign, in the hearts and affections of all men, as far as known.
'Twas this, in particular, that rendered her Majesty so amiable, and such a mighty Sovereign, in the hearts and affections of all men, as Far as known.
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Yet those, whom Providence has prefer'd to a condition of most ease and vacancy, are strongly tempted to pervert that condition into a Life of Sensuality and Idleness.
Yet those, whom Providence has preferred to a condition of most ease and vacancy, Are strongly tempted to pervert that condition into a Life of Sensuality and Idleness.
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as things beneath the Dignity of their Stations, so that working was out of fashion, that Vertue had almost taken its final leave of them, till it was introduced and encouraged by our Queen;
as things beneath the Dignity of their Stations, so that working was out of fashion, that Virtue had almost taken its final leave of them, till it was introduced and encouraged by our Queen;
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and adjudged ridiculous, but malicious, a levelling Project of robbing them of their Birth-right, of degrading them from those Priviledges which belongs to their States and Conditions,
and adjudged ridiculous, but malicious, a levelling Project of robbing them of their Birthright, of degrading them from those Privileges which belongs to their States and Conditions,
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But this Distinction, and this Consideration were superseded by a Diviner Principle in this excellent Christian, who thought Working no indecent Vertue in the highest Potentate,
But this Distinction, and this Consideration were superseded by a Diviner Principle in this excellent Christian, who Thought Working no indecent Virtue in the highest Potentate,
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By the Obligation whereof, there being none priviledged with immunity from improving, in industrious negotiation, those Talents, of which God has made them, not Proprietors, but Stewards.
By the Obligation whereof, there being none privileged with immunity from improving, in Industria negotiation, those Talents, of which God has made them, not Proprietors, but Stewards.
but all incessantly busie themselves, not only in singing Praises to their Lord, but in the more servile and laborious Offices of being Ministring Spirits to Men, to whom, in respect of Nature and Innocence, they are infinitely superiour;
but all incessantly busy themselves, not only in singing Praises to their Lord, but in the more servile and laborious Offices of being Ministering Spirits to Men, to whom, in respect of Nature and Innocence, they Are infinitely superior;
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In imitation of which Angelick Pattern, how constantly and indefatigably busied were our Feminine Court, not only in the great Concern of the Sanctuary,
In imitation of which Angelical Pattern, how constantly and indefatigably busied were our Faemin Court, not only in the great Concern of the Sanctuary,
and that not for any Secular Profit and Advantage accruing to themselves, but hereby to cut off and obviate all opportunity and incitement to Vice and Folly, of which Ease and Idleness are the greatest Incendiaries;
and that not for any Secular Profit and Advantage accrueing to themselves, but hereby to Cut off and obviate all opportunity and incitement to Vice and Folly, of which Ease and Idleness Are the greatest Incendiaries;
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In this particular, how agreeable is the Character of Solomon 's Woman to my present Theme? How did her Practice suit to that? She seeketh wooll and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
In this particular, how agreeable is the Character of Solomon is Woman to my present Theme? How did her Practice suit to that? She seeks wool and flax, and works willingly with her hands.
How exactly do they agree? how well do they hang together? only the latter has out-done the former in her Religious Care and Zeal for the House of God, which she has adorn'd with goodly Gifts and rich Ornaments of her own Manufacture.
How exactly do they agree? how well do they hang together? only the latter has outdone the former in her Religious Care and Zeal for the House of God, which she has adorned with goodly Gifts and rich Ornament of her own Manufacture.
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and nothing more desirable, and more grateful to its Temper, than innocent Exercise and Imployment. Thirdly, Another Mark of a Vertuous Woman is Charity.
and nothing more desirable, and more grateful to its Temper, than innocent Exercise and Employment. Thirdly, another Mark of a Virtuous Woman is Charity.
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Only that Branch of it, which we call Mercy and Compassion, falls under our consideration. In this sense the Wise man reckons it among the Properties of his Vertuous Woman.
Only that Branch of it, which we call Mercy and Compassion, falls under our consideration. In this sense the Wise man reckons it among the Properties of his Virtuous Woman.
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After he had described her Industry and Diligence for acquiring of Wealth, he sets this Vertue in the front of her Disbursement, (as the principal use she makes of her Acquest) She stretcheth forth her hand to the poor, and reacheth her hands to the needy.
After he had described her Industry and Diligence for acquiring of Wealth, he sets this Virtue in the front of her Disbursement, (as the principal use she makes of her Acquest) She Stretcheth forth her hand to the poor, and reaches her hands to the needy.
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So essentially necessary indeed is this Vertue to any Person's being truly Vertuous and Religious, that I need not cast about for Arguments to prove it,
So essentially necessary indeed is this Virtue to any Person's being truly Virtuous and Religious, that I need not cast about for Arguments to prove it,
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And to put off the Bowels of Mercy, what is it, but in effect to be devested of Humanity, to un-man and brutalize one's self? Be sure we do hereby disrobe our selves of Christianity, whereof doing good,
And to put off the Bowels of Mercy, what is it, but in Effect to be devested of Humanity, to unman and brutalize one's self? Be sure we do hereby disrobe our selves of Christianity, whereof doing good,
Now this Charity consists in giving, and in forgiving. For both which our gracious Sovereign of blessed Memory, was highly Eminent and Exemplary. First, In Giving.
Now this Charity consists in giving, and in forgiving. For both which our gracious Sovereign of blessed Memory, was highly Eminent and Exemplary. First, In Giving.
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For in whose heart soever that Principle is permitted to make a deep impression, as Heat in the Centre, it never fails to diffuse it self into the Circumference;
For in whose heart soever that Principle is permitted to make a deep impression, as Heat in the Centre, it never fails to diffuse it self into the Circumference;
For my part, I know no Instance of Charity compararable to that of rescuing whole Nations from the Snare laid for them, from the brink of Despair and Ruin;
For my part, I know no Instance of Charity compararable to that of rescuing Whole nations from the Snare laid for them, from the brink of Despair and Ruin;
For such to expose themselves, and all that is dear to them in this World, to save Kingdoms, is to imitate the unparallel Love of our Blessed Saviour, who spent a whole Life of Three and thirty years, in doing good to all the Kingdoms and Nations of the Earth, and to every Member thereof;
For such to expose themselves, and all that is dear to them in this World, to save Kingdoms, is to imitate the unparallel Love of our Blessed Saviour, who spent a Whole Life of Three and thirty Years, in doing good to all the Kingdoms and nations of the Earth, and to every Member thereof;
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when they, who might have set in a Calm, squandring their time in ease and luxury, free from corroding Cares, assume the Rolling of the restless Stone of State-Imployment,
when they, who might have Set in a Cam, squandering their time in ease and luxury, free from corroding Cares, assume the Rolling of the restless Stone of State-Imployment,
The natural greatness and Generosity of her Mind, being much enlarged by the additional Improvement of a pious Institution, were every whit equal, I should have said superiour, to the Eminence and Plenty of that Condition wherein Providence had placed her.
The natural greatness and Generosity of her Mind, being much enlarged by the additional Improvement of a pious Institution, were every whit equal, I should have said superior, to the Eminence and Plenty of that Condition wherein Providence had placed her.
And consequently, as her extraordinary Ability, the easie access to her Person, and the wonderful Affability of her Temper, were no little Motives and Encouragements to all sorts of Persons to repair to her Majesty for favour and relief, (that she could never be to seek Objects and pressing Occasions to dilate her bountiful Heart,
And consequently, as her extraordinary Ability, the easy access to her Person, and the wondered Affability of her Temper, were no little Motives and Encouragements to all sorts of Persons to repair to her Majesty for favour and relief, (that she could never be to seek Objects and pressing Occasions to dilate her bountiful Heart,
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and disperse her benign Influences) so she would, not only courteously entertain, but, to the utmost stretch of her Capacity, grant them what they had requested;
and disperse her benign Influences) so she would, not only courteously entertain, but, to the utmost stretch of her Capacity, grant them what they had requested;
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and that, in such a manner, as mightily enhanc'd the value of every Kindness she bestow'd, the Frankness of her doing it doubled the benefit and obligation.
and that, in such a manner, as mightily enhanced the valve of every Kindness she bestowed, the Frankness of her doing it doubled the benefit and obligation.
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But so full of Goodness was this Royal Heart, that like the extended full Breasts of a nursing Mother, it could not be at ease without continual venting it self, till it sometimes caus'd in her one of the deepest Resentments, to find her Treasury exhausted,
But so full of goodness was this Royal Heart, that like the extended full Breasts of a nursing Mother, it could not be At ease without continual venting it self, till it sometime caused in her one of the Deepest Resentments, to find her Treasury exhausted,
Secondly, As to the other Office of Charity, which consists in Forgiving, and is peculiarly styled Clemency, her native Tenderness pre-dispos'd her Temper to that;
Secondly, As to the other Office of Charity, which consists in Forgiving, and is peculiarly styled Clemency, her native Tenderness predisposed her Temper to that;
But thereby she shew'd her better Skill and singular Talent in the prudent Managery of this Nation, in a way corresponding with their Genius, which may be led by such a gentle Method,
But thereby she showed her better Skill and singular Talon in the prudent Managery of this nation, in a Way corresponding with their Genius, which may be led by such a gentle Method,
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Their Majesties therefore, being no such rough and resolute Physicians, had learnt the Art of Curing the Diseases of the Body Politick, from a more skilful Master,
Their Majesties Therefore, being not such rough and resolute Physicians, had learned the Art of Curing the Diseases of the Body Politic, from a more skilful Master,
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Thus the Affections of Male-contents and Delinquents have been courted over to a better mind, by methods of Mildness and Pardon, rather than by the force of the Secular Arms, or rigorous Execution of Laws.
Thus the Affections of Malcontents and Delinquents have been courted over to a better mind, by methods of Mildness and Pardon, rather than by the force of the Secular Arms, or rigorous Execution of Laws.
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When Antoninus Pius was once by Aurelius charg'd for the like remisness and lenity, he reply'd, That he had rather save one Citizen of Rome, than kill a thousand enemies.
When Antoninus Pius was once by Aurelius charged for the like remissness and lenity, he replied, That he had rather save one Citizen of Room, than kill a thousand enemies.
This Grace, being the most excellent and perfect Act of Charity, inspires Kings and Queens with a Greatness and Goodness of Mind, equal to their high Stations, and fit for God's Vicegerents;
This Grace, being the most excellent and perfect Act of Charity, inspires Kings and Queen's with a Greatness and goodness of Mind, equal to their high Stations, and fit for God's Vicegerents;
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Against what hath been said under this Head, there may perhaps be one Objection, made in favour of some Persons, unhappily fallen under hard measures, since this great Revolution.
Against what hath been said under this Head, there may perhaps be one Objection, made in favour of Some Persons, unhappily fallen under hard measures, since this great Revolution.
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In Answer to that, let the Necessities of Government, the indispensable Obligation of executing Laws (the Dispensing Power being at this time of day out of doors) be duly and impartially weighed;
In Answer to that, let the Necessities of Government, the indispensable Obligation of executing Laws (the Dispensing Power being At this time of day out of doors) be duly and impartially weighed;
and Reasons enough will appear to vindicate their Majestie's Proceeding, and to convince any unprejudiced Mind concerning their great unwillingness therein.
and Reasons enough will appear to vindicate their Majesty's Proceeding, and to convince any unprejudiced Mind Concerning their great unwillingness therein.
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but to find herself sometimes straightned, or disabled of that, by some unfortunate Impediment in the Object, she accounted one of her greatest Infelicities.
but to find herself sometime straightened, or disabled of that, by Some unfortunate Impediment in the Object, she accounted one of her greatest Infelicities.
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and now renders her Memory precious and grateful to Posterity, making it lovely, and continue like the Perfumes in their Ashes, uncorrupted in the midst of Corruption.
and now renders her Memory precious and grateful to Posterity, making it lovely, and continue like the Perfumes in their Ashes, uncorrupted in the midst of Corruption.
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Having thus gone thro' my three first Propositions, should I here enter upon the Consideration of her other Vertues and Accomplishments, Time would fail me before I could arrive to a full Period.
Having thus gone through my three First Propositions, should I Here enter upon the Consideration of her other Virtues and Accomplishments, Time would fail me before I could arrive to a full Period.
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To compleat the Parallel between the vertuous Woman in the Proverbs, and this Royal Princess, (who rather excell'd the other in all the Perfections of an accomplish'd, good Christian;
To complete the Parallel between the virtuous Woman in the Proverbs, and this Royal Princess, (who rather excelled the other in all the Perfections of an accomplished, good Christian;
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and which, when got, are retain'd and grasp'd with that obstinacy and tenaciousness, that Men generally express as great reluctance and regret at parting with them;
and which, when god, Are retained and grasped with that obstinacy and tenaciousness, that Men generally express as great reluctance and regret At parting with them;
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Her Conversation having been so long in Heaven, that her lively Hopes and constant Expectance, I had almost said Fruition, of those ravishing Joys and Glories above, had long since unlac'd and wean'd her Mind from the Pleasures and Embraces of Sensual Enjoyments.
Her Conversation having been so long in Heaven, that her lively Hope's and constant Expectance, I had almost said Fruition, of those ravishing Joys and Glories above, had long since unlaced and weaned her Mind from the Pleasures and Embraces of Sensual Enjoyments.
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but to die without being sick is the special Favour of God, which he vouchsafed to this his peculiar Favourite, whose precious Soul, in a single Sigh, step'd over into the other World.
but to die without being sick is the special Favour of God, which he vouchsafed to this his peculiar Favourite, whose precious Soul, in a single Sighs, stepped over into the other World.
As to the Benefits, we might have reap'd by this excellent Princess, we can easily conjecture at them, partly by those which we have already receiv'd by her;
As to the Benefits, we might have reaped by this excellent Princess, we can Easily conjecture At them, partly by those which we have already received by her;
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so qualified as she was, so dispos'd, so resolv'd, so indefatigable in Business, we can, not uneasily, judge, by what she has done? How much more Good might,
so qualified as she was, so disposed, so resolved, so indefatigable in Business, we can, not uneasily, judge, by what she has done? How much more Good might,
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and would she have done, had she liv'd to the full Age of a Man? But to be taken off, at Two or Three and Thirty, in the Flower of her Age, in the beginning of her doing Good to these Nations,
and would she have done, had she lived to the full Age of a Man? But to be taken off, At Two or Three and Thirty, in the Flower of her Age, in the beginning of her doing Good to these nations,
As for the other way of discovering the Nature of our Loss, the Detriment that may follow the Death of so excellent a Magistrate, (I pray God we incur none) is yet an Embryo in the Womb of Time:
As for the other Way of discovering the Nature of our Loss, the Detriment that may follow the Death of so excellent a Magistrate, (I pray God we incur none) is yet an Embryo in the Womb of Time:
how much more, since for ought we know, she is taken away for our sins? since for ought we know, it is because the Age was not worthy of such a Blessing? Since for ought we know, 'tis in order to some Judgment, which will come the sooner, seeing she, who stood in the Gap, is gone,
how much more, since for ought we know, she is taken away for our Sins? since for ought we know, it is Because the Age was not worthy of such a Blessing? Since for ought we know, it's in order to Some Judgement, which will come the sooner, seeing she, who stood in the Gap, is gone,
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O! how shall the English World, this Motherless Land, weep Elegies enough to condole the untimely Fall of This Royal Cedar, This Light of our Eyes, This Breath of our Nostrils, This Anointed of the Lord ;
OH! how shall the English World, this Motherless Land, weep Elegies enough to condole the untimely Fallen of This Royal Cedar, This Light of our Eyes, This Breath of our Nostrils, This Anointed of the Lord;
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The Beauty of Israel is gone; how is the mighty fallen? Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon, the Enemies Cities and Countries;
The Beauty of Israel is gone; how is the mighty fallen? Tell it not in Gaza, publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon, the Enemies Cities and Countries;
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Thy Love to me was wonderful, passing the Love of Women, &c. May the God of all Consolation buoy up his drooping Spirit, under the weight and load of so much grief:
Thy Love to me was wondered, passing the Love of Women, etc. May the God of all Consolation buoy up his drooping Spirit, under the weight and load of so much grief:
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gives us the best assurance, that either the Nature of the thing is capable of, or our selves can rationally desire, of the Reality and Excellence of Religion:
gives us the best assurance, that either the Nature of the thing is capable of, or our selves can rationally desire, of the Reality and Excellence of Religion:
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and of far more efficacy than any Precept or Counsel, as has been prov'd above. These are made up only of Words and Notions, which are but aireal and intelluctual;
and of Far more efficacy than any Precept or Counsel, as has been proved above. These Are made up only of Words and Notions, which Are but aireal and intelluctual;
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To assist us then in our Christian Race, we would do well to set always before us the best and most excellent Examples, which are thus useful and advantageous.
To assist us then in our Christian Raze, we would do well to Set always before us the best and most excellent Examples, which Are thus useful and advantageous.
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so attractive and cogent to us, as the Life of this most Christian Queen? which seems to be entirely compos'd of those Celestial Vertues that are the proper Graces and Ornaments of a Godlike Soul. Surely we can't resist its force,
so Attractive and cogent to us, as the Life of this most Christian Queen? which seems to be entirely composed of those Celestial Virtues that Are the proper Graces and Ornament of a Godlike Soul. Surely we can't resist its force,
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Now the best Respect of Praise and Esteem, and the highest Veneration we can possibly express to her sacred Worth, is this, to transcribe the fair Copy she has left with us;
Now the best Respect of Praise and Esteem, and the highest Veneration we can possibly express to her sacred Worth, is this, to transcribe the fair Copy she has left with us;
Lastly, and to crown all our imitations, let us endeavour to imitate the admirable Patience of this calm and serene Soul, under all the Terrours and Agonies of Death, which a Conscience void of Offence will obtain.
Lastly, and to crown all our imitations, let us endeavour to imitate the admirable Patience of this Cam and serene Soul, under all the Terrors and Agonies of Death, which a Conscience void of Offence will obtain.
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Where we shall again see and enjoy the sweet Society of all Holy Men and Women that are departed this Life in the true Faith and Fear of God's Holy Name,
Where we shall again see and enjoy the sweet Society of all Holy Men and Women that Are departed this Life in the true Faith and fear of God's Holy Name,
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