A sermon preached at Walden in Essex, May 29th. At the interring of the corps of the right Honorable Susanna, Countesse of Suffolke. Being a modest and short narration of some remarable passages in the holy life and death of that memorable lady. Who dyed May 19th. 1649. / By Edw: Rainbowe. D.D.
the sad occasion of our present meeting, our last duty to a deceased Lady, in whose grave Honour, Vertue, Goodnesse, Grace, a rare measure of humane perfections seeme to be interred;
the sad occasion of our present meeting, our last duty to a deceased Lady, in whose grave Honour, Virtue, goodness, Grace, a rare measure of humane perfections seem to be interred;
and that the Day of Death hath seized on her, who can blame our griefe? But if we will consider, that by breaking this boxe of Spiknard, her Good name, which is better than precious oyntment, is powred forth,
and that the Day of Death hath seized on her, who can blame our grief? But if we will Consider, that by breaking this box of Spiknard, her Good name, which is better than precious ointment, is poured forth,
That I may therfore gain some alacrity from your Attentions, and Vigour to mine own Spirit, let me intreat you to take your eyes a while from the occasion, from her Herse,
That I may Therefore gain Some alacrity from your Attentions, and Vigour to mine own Spirit, let me entreat you to take your eyes a while from the occasion, from her Hearse,
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and look upon the text and the consolation which is afforded in it. A Good Name, &c. The words contain a twofold comparison of two kinds of Blessings;
and look upon the text and the consolation which is afforded in it. A Good Name, etc. The words contain a twofold comparison of two Kinds of Blessings;
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and having before, in the foregoing chapters, thrown out of the Balance all that Dross and froth of the world, Vain Desires, Riches, Pleasures, Labours, I say having found these to be vanity it selfe,
and having before, in the foregoing Chapters, thrown out of the Balance all that Dross and froth of the world, Vain Desires, Riches, Pleasures, Labours, I say having found these to be vanity it self,
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or lighter than vanity, and cast them out of the comparison, having by many negatives excluded what is not, what cannot make up Happinass (whatsoever the blind, unequall world may judge) he now comes to be positive,
or lighter than vanity, and cast them out of the comparison, having by many negatives excluded what is not, what cannot make up Happinass (whatsoever the blind, unequal world may judge) he now comes to be positive,
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And here not changing the way and method of his arguing, by way of comparison, proving the excellency of that which hee commends by shewing that it weighs downe in the Balance,
And Here not changing the Way and method of his arguing, by Way of comparison, proving the excellency of that which he commends by showing that it weighs down in the Balance,
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and is better than those things, wherin men are wont to place most excellency; he thus argues, A good name is good, for it is better than Precious Oyntment;
and is better than those things, wherein men Are wont to place most excellency; he thus argues, A good name is good, for it is better than Precious Ointment;
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So that in the words you finde a twofold comparison, the first betwixt a Good Name and Pretious Oyntment, that is, Riches and Delights, the second betwixt Life and Death, the coming into this world,
So that in the words you find a twofold comparison, the First betwixt a Good Name and Precious Ointment, that is, Riches and Delights, the second betwixt Life and Death, the coming into this world,
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A Good name in his Balance weigh's downe Delights and Pleasures, to shake hands with this temporall life, in his esteeme, is better than to imbrace it.
A Good name in his Balance weigh's down Delights and Pleasures, to shake hands with this temporal life, in his esteem, is better than to embrace it.
so, that is, relatively, as it serves to inhance a Good Name. Secondly, Absolutely, as it is a true assertion in it selfe, that the Day of Death is better than the Day of ones Birth or living in the world.
so, that is, relatively, as it serves to inhance a Good Name. Secondly, Absolutely, as it is a true assertion in it self, that the Day of Death is better than the Day of ones Birth or living in the world.
Beware, saith our Saviour, when men speak well of you, that is, when you have a Good Name with the men of this world, their praise is an ill sign, none hath a Good Name with them,
Beware, Says our Saviour, when men speak well of you, that is, when you have a Good Name with the men of this world, their praise is an ill Signen, none hath a Good Name with them,
So a Great Name is not alwaies a Good Name, as Alexanders, Caesars, the Babel-builders, no more than his who burnt a temple to be talked of, to have a Great Name.
So a Great Name is not always a Good Name, as Alexanders, Caesars, the Babel builders, no more than his who burned a temple to be talked of, to have a Great Name.
a man may have a Good Name for excelling in his Art or Profession, as a Good Physitian, a Good Divine, in Mechanicks a Good Engineer, a Good Artificer;
a man may have a Good Name for excelling in his Art or Profession, as a Good physician, a Good Divine, in Mechanics a Good Engineer, a Good Artificer;
to have Morality baptized, to turne Vertue into Grace, to plant all those faire Cyens on the Fruitfull stock of Faith, to get first that Mother Grace of Faith,
to have Morality baptised, to turn Virtue into Grace, to plant all those fair Cyens on the Fruitful stock of Faith, to get First that Mother Grace of Faith,
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and to Patience Godlinesse, & to Godlinesse Brotherly Kindnesse, and to Brotherly Kindnesse Charity; Charity, in whose wombe lye all the Vertues, all the Duties of the second Table:
and to Patience Godliness, & to Godliness Brotherly Kindness, and to Brotherly Kindness Charity; Charity, in whose womb lie all the Virtues, all the Duties of the second Table:
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or else that they were made of healthfull ingredients, and compositions of oyle, and such as made the face to shine, that is conduced to make them chearefull and merry;
or Else that they were made of healthful ingredients, and compositions of oil, and such as made the face to shine, that is conduced to make them cheerful and merry;
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as that remembred to have been bestowed on our Saviour by the woman of Bethany, Mark. 14. 3. Spikenard very precious, which made such a fragrancy, that it hath given a Good Name to that woman, according to our Saviours prediction, in all places, where the Gospel is, or hath been preached.
as that remembered to have been bestowed on our Saviour by the woman of Bethany, Mark. 14. 3. Spikenard very precious, which made such a fragrancy, that it hath given a Good Name to that woman, according to our Saviors prediction, in all places, where the Gospel is, or hath been preached.
The meaning of drawing Precious Oyntment into the comparison, is this, (by a Synechdoche or a comprehending many things under one word.) A Good Name is better than Precious Oyntment, that is, better than whatsoever is Delicious, Pleasant, or Wholsome, or Costly;
The meaning of drawing Precious Ointment into the comparison, is this, (by a Synecdoche or a comprehending many things under one word.) A Good Name is better than Precious Ointment, that is, better than whatsoever is Delicious, Pleasant, or Wholesome, or Costly;
that's the firme assertion of the Text. And because Contraria juxta se posita, &c. Contraries placed together appear best, place them now in the Scales, Vertue, Piety, Grace in the one Scale, Worldly Pleasures and Delights in the other,
that's the firm assertion of the Text. And Because Contraria juxta se Posita, etc. Contraries placed together appear best, place them now in the Scales, Virtue, Piety, Grace in the one Scale, Worldly Pleasures and Delights in the other,
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that the end of Pleasure is pain and shame, ( What pleasure have you in those things, whereof you are now ashamed ) that the end of Vertue and Godliness is Comfort here, and Glory hereafter.
that the end of Pleasure is pain and shame, (What pleasure have you in those things, whereof you Are now ashamed) that the end of Virtue and Godliness is Comfort Here, and Glory hereafter.
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Bodily, Outward, Temporall Delights, or a Good Name gained from Vertue, Faith, Godliness, for so I take it for the Christians Good Name fundamentally, grounded on true Desert, not for the vain Applause of Men, who as often call Evill Good, as Goodness it self.
Bodily, Outward, Temporal Delights, or a Good Name gained from Virtue, Faith, Godliness, for so I take it for the Christians Good Name fundamentally, grounded on true Desert, not for the vain Applause of Men, who as often call Evil Good, as goodness it self.
And these words I take as depending upon and connected to the former, that the sence may be this, A good Name is better than Precious Oyntment, and to him that hath obtained this Good Name deservedly (for so we suppose it) else it is not Radically Good, the Day of his Death is better than the Day of his Birth.
And these words I take as depending upon and connected to the former, that the sense may be this, A good Name is better than Precious Ointment, and to him that hath obtained this Good Name deservedly (for so we suppose it) Else it is not Radically Good, the Day of his Death is better than the Day of his Birth.
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The truth of the comparison appears therfore, first in this relative sense, although secondly it be absolutely true also, That the Day of Death is better than the Day of Birth.
The truth of the comparison appears Therefore, First in this relative sense, although secondly it be absolutely true also, That the Day of Death is better than the Day of Birth.
Death is the proper season for a Good Name; after life enters, in nature, after Birth, the first thing we commonly think of, is a Name; to give a Name to him that is born;
Death is the proper season for a Good Name; After life enters, in nature, After Birth, the First thing we commonly think of, is a Name; to give a Name to him that is born;
but after Death, you many times discover there was Circumcision in the heart, that he was a Christian by the inward Baptisme of the Spirit, and not in the Letter, whose praise is not of Men, but of God.
but After Death, you many times discover there was Circumcision in the heart, that he was a Christian by the inward Baptism of the Spirit, and not in the letter, whose praise is not of Men, but of God.
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Men may make a fair shew all their life, and may deserve well, but all is well, that ends well; Who can tell whether a bright day may not set in a Cloudy or Rainy Evening? Mors sola fatetur, Death only can tell the measure of a Good Name, reach to the End of it, all other things, Opinions, hopes, Confidences may go a great way,
Men may make a fair show all their life, and may deserve well, but all is well, that ends well; Who can tell whither a bright day may not Set in a Cloudy or Rainy Evening? Mors sola fatetur, Death only can tell the measure of a Good Name, reach to the End of it, all other things, Opinions, hope's, Confidences may go a great Way,
So that now you see the dependence of these two comparisons, why King Solomon joyns these two together, a Good Name, Death, Oyntment, and Birth; A Good Name is better than all outward Delights,
So that now you see the dependence of these two comparisons, why King Solomon joins these two together, a Good Name, Death, Ointment, and Birth; A Good Name is better than all outward Delights,
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if Death gives the casting voyce, set the seal to it, and the Day of Death better than the Day of Birth, because it gives the being and certainty to a Good Name, a Name with an adjunct,
if Death gives the casting voice, Set the seal to it, and the Day of Death better than the Day of Birth, Because it gives the being and certainty to a Good Name, a Name with an adjunct,
If I would set before you the infirmities which we bring into this world, the frailties and dangers, the diseases, the miseries, the sins that pursue us, overtake us, go along with us, dwell with us, in us;
If I would Set before you the infirmities which we bring into this world, the frailties and dangers, the diseases, the misery's, the Sins that pursue us, overtake us, go along with us, dwell with us, in us;
Beloved, though I be silent, the tragicall times, the fears even of worse, the calamities of the Church of God in all places, your own eyes and senses, what you see at home, what you hear abroad, what this Coffin tels you, what you feel within you, what worse you may justly fear, are sufficient witnesses, that this life hath little of true worth and happiness to support it;
beloved, though I be silent, the tragical times, the fears even of Worse, the calamities of the Church of God in all places, your own eyes and Senses, what you see At home, what you hear abroad, what this Coffin tells you, what you feel within you, what Worse you may justly Fear, Are sufficient Witnesses, that this life hath little of true worth and happiness to support it;
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where it sees the seal of a Good Name set upon any, it opens the Door, it sets open the everlasting Gate of Happiness, whosoever hath that Name engraven on his forehead, that Good Name, that New Name from his being a New Creature, for being in Christ, that hath such a Name as God vouchsafes to write in his Book the Book of Life, the Day of Death, to such an one, is the morning of blessedness which never shall have an evening;
where it sees the seal of a Good Name Set upon any, it Opens the Door, it sets open the everlasting Gate of Happiness, whosoever hath that Name engraven on his forehead, that Good Name, that New Name from his being a New Creature, for being in christ, that hath such a Name as God vouchsafes to write in his Book the Book of Life, the Day of Death, to such an one, is the morning of blessedness which never shall have an evening;
it is not possible to compare it, it's not proportionable to enter comparison here betwixt the Day of Naturall Birth and Death, which is their Birth Day to Eternity.
it is not possible to compare it, it's not proportionable to enter comparison Here betwixt the Day of Natural Birth and Death, which is their Birth Day to Eternity.
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and is ascertain'd, and that therefore it is better for those who have that Name than the Day of their Naturall Birth; likewise that the Day of Death is to be preferred to the Day of Birth, because it puts an end to sin and misery, which that begins,
and is ascertained, and that Therefore it is better for those who have that Name than the Day of their Natural Birth; likewise that the Day of Death is to be preferred to the Day of Birth, Because it puts an end to since and misery, which that begins,
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or any thing not Christian; Or should I stir you up to lay a sure foundation for a Good Name in Faith, Holiness and Virtue; Should I lessen the terrors of Death, and hasten any of you in the desires of it, which gives so fair a season to this Glorious Flower, a Good Name, which shuts the door on sin and misery,
or any thing not Christian; Or should I stir you up to lay a sure Foundation for a Good Name in Faith, Holiness and Virtue; Should I lessen the terrors of Death, and hasten any of you in the Desires of it, which gives so fair a season to this Glorious Flower, a Good Name, which shuts the door on since and misery,
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and Practice is the only warrant, that rules are Good, and that it hath seemed Good to him who hath the issues of Life and Death in his hand to lay such a Pregnant Spectacle before our eyes,
and Practice is the only warrant, that rules Are Good, and that it hath seemed Good to him who hath the issues of Life and Death in his hand to lay such a Pregnant Spectacle before our eyes,
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as may give an exemplary testimony to the truth of this text, I shall now take leave to set before your Christian attention some few such observations from and upon the Life and Death of this Eminent Personage, whom the uncontrolable Will of the Almighty hath made the sad occasion of our present meeting,
as may give an exemplary testimony to the truth of this text, I shall now take leave to Set before your Christian attention Some few such observations from and upon the Life and Death of this Eminent Personage, whom the uncontrollable Will of the Almighty hath made the sad occasion of our present meeting,
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and see what conformity they hold, in a Congregation also, amongst many of whom the light of her conversation did shine and could not be hid, I shall in all sincerity indeavour to speak nothing for Favour, Relation, Flattery, or to gain a Vain-glorious Name to her that is gon,
and see what conformity they hold, in a Congregation also, among many of whom the Light of her Conversation did shine and could not be hid, I shall in all sincerity endeavour to speak nothing for Favour, Relation, Flattery, or to gain a Vainglorious Name to her that is gone,
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or him that speaks, but to set forth such reall Virtues as shined in her life, that we may all have occasion to glorifie God, who was graciously pleased to instamp such lively Characters of his Image upon a poor corruptible Creature,
or him that speaks, but to Set forth such real Virtues as shined in her life, that we may all have occasion to Glorify God, who was graciously pleased to instamp such lively Characters of his Image upon a poor corruptible Creature,
and to aspire after all that is praiseworthy in so precious an example, that at our Death we all may have lively hopes to be also numbred amongst the living,
and to aspire After all that is praiseworthy in so precious an Exampl, that At our Death we all may have lively hope's to be also numbered among the living,
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whereon shall I lay the foundation to build a Precious Name and Memoriall for her, who her self had purchased it so many wayes? Shall I tell you of her naturall parts and indowments? Shall I tell you how her Parents and her self had perfected those by carefull education, art,
whereon shall I lay the Foundation to built a Precious Name and Memorial for her, who her self had purchased it so many ways? Shall I tell you of her natural parts and endowments? Shall I tell you how her Parents and her self had perfected those by careful education, art,
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or which is rarest, that all these were consecrated by a Religious, even frame and temper? and lastly, which is the highest Perfection attainable on Earth, that she and they were sanctified by the visible operations of the Spirit of God, whose Image sat bright and Glorious on her Soul,
or which is Rarest, that all these were consecrated by a Religious, even frame and temper? and lastly, which is the highest Perfection attainable on Earth, that she and they were sanctified by the visible operations of the Spirit of God, whose Image sat bright and Glorious on her Soul,
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and did shine through all her Conversation? These are the solid sure foundations of a Good Name, and all these crouded so into my thoughts at once, that they were easily lost in the many fair paths and turnings, through which (look which way soever you would) her Excellencies, Parts, Virtues, Graces, were ready to invite and draw my meditations.
and did shine through all her Conversation? These Are the solid sure foundations of a Good Name, and all these crowded so into my thoughts At once, that they were Easily lost in the many fair paths and turnings, through which (look which Way soever you would) her Excellencies, Parts, Virtues, Graces, were ready to invite and draw my meditations.
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But that this universality may not disorder your thoughts, as they have done mine, I must not seek such arguments for her Praise being dead, (as have no fast bottom for an Inward Good Name, and) for which she would not only dispraise,
But that this universality may not disorder your thoughts, as they have done mine, I must not seek such Arguments for her Praise being dead, (as have no fast bottom for an Inward Good Name, and) for which she would not only dispraise,
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that amids all those differences and varieties of opinions, to the Knowledge of which she was drawn by her carious Soul, which had a mighty thirst after all kind of knowledge, especially in matters which concerned God, Religion, and Eternity, I say,
that amids all those differences and varieties of opinions, to the Knowledge of which she was drawn by her carious Soul, which had a mighty thirst After all kind of knowledge, especially in matters which concerned God, Religion, and Eternity, I say,
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though she knew all, Good and Evill, yet she had a Discerning Judgment, and Exercised Senses to chuse the Good, and refuse the Evill, not only in points simply necessary to Salvation, in which we may believe the Spirit of God would not let her fall,
though she knew all, Good and Evil, yet she had a Discerning Judgement, and Exercised Senses to choose the Good, and refuse the Evil, not only in points simply necessary to Salvation, in which we may believe the Spirit of God would not let her fallen,
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but in Speculative truths her opinions were not tainted, nor her mind shaken, with any of those plausible Errors, wherewith the Times havenow so miserably infested and distracted the Church of God,
but in Speculative truths her opinions were not tainted, nor her mind shaken, with any of those plausible Errors, wherewith the Times havenow so miserably infested and distracted the Church of God,
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and ted Captive many well-meaning Souls, but her knowing and well-grounded assent went along first with the Sure Rule, the Written Word of God, then with those, who for sticking to that, have been held the Soundest and most Classicall; Wheresoever, in cases, she differd from the most-received opinions, it was commonly in Practicall points,
and ted Captive many well-meaning Souls, but her knowing and well-grounded assent went along First with the Sure Rule, the Written Word of God, then with those, who for sticking to that, have been held the Soundest and most Classical; Wheresoever, in cases, she differed from the most-received opinions, it was commonly in Practical points,
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and filled with ingenious and artificiall conceit, Poetry especially, in the apprehension of which she was very Dexterous, and would ever set a Mark upon such expressions as were most emphaticall and quaint, many times adding a Grace by her particular interpretation,
and filled with ingenious and artificial conceit, Poetry especially, in the apprehension of which she was very Dexterous, and would ever Set a Mark upon such expressions as were most emphatical and quaint, many times adding a Grace by her particular Interpretation,
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yet she most confined her Phancy to Gather Flowers in Paradise, in Gods Garden, in his Book, and in such as exercised their wits in that Field, especially in Divine Poetry, in which kind she took an excessive delight to be conversant in Mr. Herberts Temple, in which she found out such fit and significant elegancies, that when she read or repeated them, it was hard to determine whether the Author or she made the sence, such innumerable descants would she make upon every single expression there;
yet she most confined her Fancy to Gather Flowers in Paradise, in God's Garden, in his Book, and in such as exercised their wits in that Field, especially in Divine Poetry, in which kind she took an excessive delight to be conversant in Mr. Herberts Temple, in which she found out such fit and significant Elegances, that when she read or repeated them, it was hard to determine whither the Author or she made the sense, such innumerable descants would she make upon every single expression there;
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And to shew what delight she took in that heavenly Wit, I have heard her more than once, seriously aver, that if there were no more extent but her copy, some hundreds of pounds should not purohase that little Book from her,
And to show what delight she took in that heavenly Wit, I have herd her more than once, seriously aver, that if there were no more extent but her copy, Some hundreds of pounds should not purohase that little Book from her,
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and if it had come to the offer, I am well assured no money (of which she was no admirer at all, of Wit, Devout Sanctified Wit especially, very much) could have gain'd it from her.
and if it had come to the offer, I am well assured no money (of which she was no admirer At all, of Wit, Devout Sanctified Wit especially, very much) could have gained it from her.
she did not make it her Task to get things without Book, but what she liked, her Memory, like a good Steward, would carefully lay up, even without bidding;
she did not make it her Task to get things without Book, but what she liked, her Memory, like a good Steward, would carefully lay up, even without bidding;
I must not forget to give one pregnant instance of her Memory, when imployed about these better things, she hath sometimes the day after the Lords Day, locked up her self in private, and from her Memory committed to writing a Sermon, which she had heard the Day before,
I must not forget to give one pregnant instance of her Memory, when employed about these better things, she hath sometime the day After the lords Day, locked up her self in private, and from her Memory committed to writing a Sermon, which she had herd the Day before,
Some here have been an Eye-Witness of one Sermon which she thus took from the mouth of a Grave Prelat, who yet (blessed be God for it) preaches weekly in London; This she had propounded to her self to do constantly,
some Here have been an Eyewitness of one Sermon which she thus took from the Mouth of a Grave Prelate, who yet (blessed be God for it) Preaches weekly in London; This she had propounded to her self to do constantly,
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for the most part robbing her of her much-desired privacie, she was with great grief (and I have heard her complain) compelled to lay that practiceaside,
for the most part robbing her of her much-desired privacy, she was with great grief (and I have herd her complain) compelled to lay that practiceaside,
even her Body, to be a living Temple of the Holy Ghost, and these three choyce ornaments of hers, her Memory, Judgment, and Phancy, may find some fit resemblance with those three peculiar Treasures, which were laid up in the Sanctum Sanctorum of the Temple of God;
even her Body, to be a living Temple of the Holy Ghost, and these three choice Ornament of hers, her Memory, Judgement, and Fancy, may find Some fit resemblance with those three peculiar Treasures, which were laid up in the Sanctum Sanctorum of the Temple of God;
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namely the Pot of Manna, the Tables of the Covenant, and Aarons rod that budded: Her Judgment was as the Pot of Manna, in which she could find all wholsome soul-feeding Doctrines;
namely the Pot of Manna, the Tables of the Covenant, and Aaron's rod that budded: Her Judgement was as the Pot of Manna, in which she could find all wholesome soul-feeding Doctrines;
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Besides these she had a most Methodicall Head, to dispose of all her affairs Personall, Domestick, Civil, Religious, into the clearest order that might be;
Beside these she had a most Methodical Head, to dispose of all her affairs Personal, Domestic, Civil, Religious, into the Clearest order that might be;
and that Temple, were broken and demolished after the coming of Christ, that God might be more served in Spirit and Truth, so the Temple of her Body being destroved by the coming and Call of Christ, these hallowed Vessells are broken with it,
and that Temple, were broken and demolished After the coming of christ, that God might be more served in Spirit and Truth, so the Temple of her Body being destroved by the coming and Call of christ, these hallowed Vessels Are broken with it,
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if she had interest in the offenders, they were sure to be reproved, and many, to reduce them from their rash inclinations in that kind, she would invent to impose some handsome Penalties;
if she had Interest in the offenders, they were sure to be reproved, and many, to reduce them from their rash inclinations in that kind, she would invent to impose Some handsome Penalties;
Notwithstanding this, she had a Naturall Comity, pleasantness of Behaviour, and Civill Ʋrbanity, by which seldom any who fell under her reproof could depart sorrowfull out of her presence,
Notwithstanding this, she had a Natural Comity, pleasantness of Behaviour, and Civil Ʋrbanity, by which seldom any who fell under her reproof could depart sorrowful out of her presence,
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except it were because they did depart, or for that by not setting a Watch to the Door of their Mouths they had given just offence to her tender Christian Ears These Virtues I name,
except it were Because they did depart, or for that by not setting a Watch to the Door of their Mouths they had given just offence to her tender Christian Ears These Virtues I name,
or go uncured by that sullen absence of those, who are morose, and know not how to apply remedies in season and out of season, fit and suitable to the maladies.
or go uncured by that sullen absence of those, who Are morose, and know not how to apply remedies in season and out of season, fit and suitable to the maladies.
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It were an endless labour to speak of her behaviour, which for the most part was innocently cheerfull, unaffected towards Superiours and Equalls, undissembled towards friends, familiar towards inferiours, affable and accessible to all,
It were an endless labour to speak of her behaviour, which for the most part was innocently cheerful, unaffected towards Superiors and Equals, undissembled towards Friends, familiar towards inferiors, affable and accessible to all,
This, and her diffusive kindness, which extended to all she knew miserable, hath (I dare say) much increased the true tears which have this day fallen;
This, and her diffusive kindness, which extended to all she knew miserable, hath (I Dare say) much increased the true tears which have this day fallen;
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none understood relations, none could possibly observe them better than she, I appeal to Husband, Parents, Kindred, Friends, Servants, Neighbours, to witness this truth.
none understood relations, none could possibly observe them better than she, I appeal to Husband, Parents, Kindred, Friends, Servants, Neighbours, to witness this truth.
Hence was that Holy Fortitude and Boldness for Truth, for which she durst be Valiant, she would suffer any inconvenience, rather than she would tell an Ʋntruth, or make an Excuse,
Hence was that Holy Fortitude and Boldness for Truth, for which she durst be Valiant, she would suffer any inconvenience, rather than she would tell an Ʋntruth, or make an Excuse,
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but any Rock would she venture upon rather than an Ʋntruth; and indeed it is to be doubted, that the not fearing to split against this hath made many make Shipwracke of Faith and a good Conscience.
but any Rock would she venture upon rather than an Ʋntruth; and indeed it is to be doubted, that the not fearing to split against this hath made many make Shipwreck of Faith and a good Conscience.
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nor did I ever know her shut her hand, when any in want opened their mouth for an Alms, she could not excuse her self by sometimes having no money about her,
nor did I ever know her shut her hand, when any in want opened their Mouth for an Alms, she could not excuse her self by sometime having no money about her,
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nay and these provided also for some, who must otherwise have lyen without doors, and her self a frequent Visitour to be truly informed of their persons, and condition.
nay and these provided also for Some, who must otherwise have lyen without doors, and her self a frequent Visitor to be truly informed of their Persons, and condition.
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by her Instructions where she found the Ignorant, by her Counsells to the Doubting and Scrupulous; How hath she been moved to see some Wretches by distraction deprived of their Reason? how she would inquire after the known and secret causes of such Distempers,
by her Instructions where she found the Ignorant, by her Counsels to the Doubting and Scrupulous; How hath she been moved to see Some Wretches by distraction deprived of their Reason? how she would inquire After the known and secret Causes of such Distempers,
but if wilfullly or maliciously cast upon her, it was the same thing, indeed the same Nothing in her account or Memory. I told you of her Memory, how Tenacious it was;
but if wilfullly or maliciously cast upon her, it was the same thing, indeed the same Nothing in her account or Memory. I told you of her Memory, how Tenacious it was;
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Benefits and Good Turns, Good Deeds and good sayings were ingraven in her heart, as if written in Adamant, never to be blotted out, Offences and Injuries never came near it, her Memory was Water to them,
Benefits and Good Turns, Good deeds and good sayings were engraven in her heart, as if written in Adamant, never to be blotted out, Offences and Injuries never Come near it, her Memory was Water to them,
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A further kind of Charity was that which the Apostle speaks of, indeed as a fruit of the same true Christian Charity; that it thinketh none evill, 1 Cor. 13. 5. She was in so perfect Charity with all conditions of men, that in these boysterous times, where difference in opinion, either in civill affairs or points of Religion, hath bred so much ill blood,
A further kind of Charity was that which the Apostle speaks of, indeed as a fruit of the same true Christian Charity; that it Thinketh none evil, 1 Cor. 13. 5. She was in so perfect Charity with all conditions of men, that in these boisterous times, where difference in opinion, either in civil affairs or points of Religion, hath bred so much ill blood,
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yet if you would Know hers, and the effects of it in their full Latitude, I beseech you read it in that Chapter of Charity, 1 Cor. 13. which she seemed by her practice to have learned by heart again, and again;
yet if you would Know hers, and the effects of it in their full Latitude, I beseech you read it in that Chapter of Charity, 1 Cor. 13. which she seemed by her practice to have learned by heart again, and again;
how fervent and earnest she was a little before her death for the Salvation of some within her Family, even of her servants, her most zealous prayer testified.
how fervent and earnest she was a little before her death for the Salvation of Some within her Family, even of her Servants, her most zealous prayer testified.
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I could now speak of the lively Signes of her Faith and Hope, by which her Soul mounted even into the Bosome of Christ, above all fears and griefs, which these Times brought thick upon her;
I could now speak of the lively Signs of her Faith and Hope, by which her Soul mounted even into the Bosom of christ, above all fears and griefs, which these Times brought thick upon her;
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and that which was seen above and over all the rest, was that Garment which the Apostle commends, Humility, she was clothed all over with that, the Ornaments of her Mind and Body all shined through that, and the Veil of Modesty.
and that which was seen above and over all the rest, was that Garment which the Apostle commends, Humility, she was clothed all over with that, the Ornament of her Mind and Body all shined through that, and the Veil of Modesty.
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This resolution she had taken up long since, and avowed to wear no other Garments but Black, so long as she should live, not only presaging what the Tragicall times might require,
This resolution she had taken up long since, and avowed to wear no other Garments but Black, so long as she should live, not only presaging what the Tragical times might require,
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And to check all thoughts of Phancy or delighting in outward ornaments, amongst some Places in her Bible, at which she set a Memento, and a Mark to be often read, there yet sticks a pin which she fastned with her own hands in the Margent against that Place in the third of the first of St. Peter, where the Duty of Christian Wives to their Husbands is prescribed,
And to check all thoughts of Fancy or delighting in outward Ornament, among Some Places in her bible, At which she Set a Memento, and a Mark to be often read, there yet sticks a pin which she fastened with her own hands in the Margin against that Place in the third of the First of Saint Peter, where the Duty of Christian Wives to their Husbands is prescribed,
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she having now (which addes much to all that I have or shall say) but past the two and twentieth Year of her Age, not come to her full strength and flourishing;
she having now (which adds much to all that I have or shall say) but passed the two and twentieth Year of her Age, not come to her full strength and flourishing;
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Having, as I said, spoken a little of her endowments, and the habits of her Mind, spare me a little time to let you see that her practice was according to those Habits, which she had not as Talents buried in a napkin,
Having, as I said, spoken a little of her endowments, and the habits of her Mind, spare me a little time to let you see that her practice was according to those Habits, which she had not as Talents buried in a napkin,
but with mighty diligence and vigour improved them to her Master's use, to glorifie God the giver of those Gifts, to edifie and benefit those to whom she related,
but with mighty diligence and vigour improved them to her Masters use, to Glorify God the giver of those Gifts, to edify and benefit those to whom she related,
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She began the Day with God, and as she open'd it, so she shut up the evening with the same Key of Prayer. Most commonly as soon as she could break sleep from her eyes (or because she would not take her fill of sleep, which she thought she loved too much, others must wake her) gliding into her Closet,
She began the Day with God, and as she opened it, so she shut up the evening with the same Key of Prayer. Most commonly as soon as she could break sleep from her eyes (or Because she would not take her fill of sleep, which she Thought she loved too much, Others must wake her) gliding into her Closet,
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and then read her daily Task in the Bible, which was the Psalms of David usually observed for the day of the Moneth, and six Chapters, intending by that course to read the whole Bible over twice in the year, which I am confident she did not fail of, for these last seven years;
and then read her daily Task in the bible, which was the Psalms of David usually observed for the day of the Monn, and six Chapters, intending by that course to read the Whole bible over twice in the year, which I am confident she did not fail of, for these last seven Years;
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She ordered her Soul first, and then all other things were set in exactest order, Books, Time, &c. she had digested her hours into methods for affairs, repasts, readings of Books of Humanity, Divinity, Devotion chiefly,
She ordered her Soul First, and then all other things were Set in Exactest order, Books, Time, etc. she had digested her hours into methods for affairs, repasts, readings of Books of Humanity, Divinity, Devotion chiefly,
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Besides reading her tasks in the Bible, which she did for the daily bread and food of her soul, she for pious recreation and more exact knowledge, had set time apart to examine the hard places by Deodates Notes,
Beside reading her tasks in the bible, which she did for the daily bred and food of her soul, she for pious recreation and more exact knowledge, had Set time apart to examine the hard places by Deodates Notes,
and of others, which she had by her, and because she could not stop her current of reading at that instant to stay and search every difficulty, she set a mark at them to be searched at her further leisure.
and of Others, which she had by her, and Because she could not stop her current of reading At that instant to stay and search every difficulty, she Set a mark At them to be searched At her further leisure.
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or pertinent to some peculiar purposes, but I know it was her resolution to have read the Bible together with Expositors in a daily task, besides her number of six Chapters a day,
or pertinent to Some peculiar Purposes, but I know it was her resolution to have read the bible together with Expositors in a daily task, beside her number of six Chapters a day,
she had no Hierom, but in that particular question she spent much time, and the letters are yet extant which she wrote for satisfaction in other doubts of Scripture difficulties.
she had no Hieronymus, but in that particular question she spent much time, and the letters Are yet extant which she wrote for satisfaction in other doubts of Scripture difficulties.
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I shall not need to name the other books, which fed her devotion, indeed on some she desired to have a holy surfet, to name a few, were to injure her, none came in her way, which she would not tast,
I shall not need to name the other books, which fed her devotion, indeed on Some she desired to have a holy surfeit, to name a few, were to injure her, none Come in her Way, which she would not taste,
or because she had a purpose so to order it, that she might afterwards have privacie and leisure to write down what her memory would retain (which how much it was I have told you before) Indeed the distracted condition of her affairs,
or Because she had a purpose so to order it, that she might afterwards have privacy and leisure to write down what her memory would retain (which how much it was I have told you before) Indeed the distracted condition of her affairs,
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but in the mean time she desired that all, whom she had power over, would supply such necessary defects (which she often Grieved at) with their particular care in their private service of God,
but in the mean time she desired that all, whom she had power over, would supply such necessary defects (which she often Grieved At) with their particular care in their private service of God,
But if any should be offended at these praises which I bring for the Dead, I have found two Apologies in one Epistle of St. Hierom for his praises of Asella, a godly, deceased, noble Matron, Nemo reprehendat &c. saith he, let no man blame me for setting forth praises due to the Virtues of the Dead; it may stir up the living to contend to attain to the like Virtues. Another is that, which I may peculiarly assume in this place, I praise her being.
But if any should be offended At these praises which I bring for the Dead, I have found two Apologies in one Epistle of Saint Hieronymus for his praises of Asella, a godly, deceased, noble Matron, Nemo reprehendat etc. Says he, let no man blame me for setting forth praises due to the Virtues of the Dead; it may stir up the living to contend to attain to the like Virtues. another is that, which I may peculiarly assume in this place, I praise her being.
Dead, saith he, lest any should think those praises, which I gave her when she was Alive, should have proceeded from flattery, not from truth, Living and Dead she hath filld me justly with that argument.
Dead, Says he, lest any should think those praises, which I gave her when she was Alive, should have proceeded from flattery, not from truth, Living and Dead she hath filled me justly with that argument.
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and, as if she had desired with the Apostle, only to Glory in her Infirmities; as if the world were not envious or not prying enough to find them out, she hath left a Catalogue of them upon record under her own hand,
and, as if she had desired with the Apostle, only to Glory in her Infirmities; as if the world were not envious or not prying enough to find them out, she hath left a Catalogue of them upon record under her own hand,
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as hath been seen since her death amongst her papers; as if she had rather wished this solemnity might have been spent in rehearsing them, than any of her Virtues:
as hath been seen since her death among her papers; as if she had rather wished this solemnity might have been spent in rehearsing them, than any of her Virtues:
like impure flyes, to feed on other mens sores) but should I name those secret faults, which she impartially laid open betwixt God and her own Soul, I should much disappoint and frustrate the expectation of those;
like impure flies, to feed on other men's sores) but should I name those secret Faults, which she impartially laid open betwixt God and her own Soul, I should much disappoint and frustrate the expectation of those;
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as might indeed have been spoken in a Pulpit, whilst she was alive, and would have been thought done on purpose to gain her applause, compared with what most of us know to be the Plague of our own hearts;
as might indeed have been spoken in a Pulpit, while she was alive, and would have been Thought done on purpose to gain her applause, compared with what most of us know to be the Plague of our own hearts;
But her sins and infirmities, so often her bewailed, and buried in the grave of Christ, I doubt not but your Christian Charity will think fit to be buried with her,
But her Sins and infirmities, so often her bewailed, and buried in the grave of christ, I doubt not but your Christian Charity will think fit to be buried with her,
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shall live, and flourish, and find a perpetuall monument in every one of our hearts. She was, as all Gods Children are, sometimes under great sorrow and dejection of spirit,
shall live, and flourish, and find a perpetual monument in every one of our hearts. She was, as all God's Children Are, sometime under great sorrow and dejection of Spirit,
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Indeed her whole life was that, which sound Philosophers, or rather sound Christians would have it A constant Meditation, or Preparation for Death; She was never long unprepared for that;
Indeed her Whole life was that, which found Philosophers, or rather found Christians would have it A constant Meditation, or Preparation for Death; She was never long unprepared for that;
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For it pleased God to let the violence of her disease seise upon her choycest and most exquisite part her Intellectualls (although with some short and sweet returns) for three or four days before she dyed.
For it pleased God to let the violence of her disease seize upon her Choicest and most exquisite part her Intellectuals (although with Some short and sweet returns) for three or four days before she died.
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It is the mercy of God to the living, to admonish by examples of such, whom he wholly disinables in time of sickness, to prepare for their eternall condition whilst they have health, leisure and undisturbedness of understanding.
It is the mercy of God to the living, to admonish by Examples of such, whom he wholly disenables in time of sickness, to prepare for their Eternal condition while they have health, leisure and Undisturbedness of understanding.
but if at this instant he should summon any of us in that kind, I beseech you in the fear of God, let us consider whether we have our souls in like readiness:
but if At this instant he should summon any of us in that kind, I beseech you in the Fear of God, let us Consider whither we have our Souls in like readiness:
The story is famously known to all that knew her, about six moneths ago (in the moneth of November last past) she having reckon'd her self to be with child,
The story is famously known to all that knew her, about six months ago (in the Monn of November last passed) she having reckoned her self to be with child,
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and finding unusuall Symptoms, such as in that case she never had experience of, she thought that God did now admonish to set her house in order, and to set her Soul in order,
and finding unusual Symptoms, such as in that case she never had experience of, she Thought that God did now admonish to Set her house in order, and to Set her Soul in order,
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and what thoughts she had of its Nearness; and because she had bodily strength and went abroad, she took the opportuuity of gaining Spirituall Strength to her Faith and other Graces, by partaking of the Holy Communion; six dayes or there abouts after that, (a moneth after her time) she fell into the Pangs of women in travell,
and what thoughts she had of its Nearness; and Because she had bodily strength and went abroad, she took the opportuuity of gaining Spiritual Strength to her Faith and other Graces, by partaking of the Holy Communion; six days or there about After that, (a Monn After her time) she fell into the Pangs of women in travel,
and when the Midwife had spent all the day, and could give no help, but totally despaired, in the evening it was discovered, that it was no living Child, of which she labour'd,
and when the Midwife had spent all the day, and could give no help, but totally despaired, in the evening it was discovered, that it was no living Child, of which she laboured,
She soon apprehended their fears, and earnestly beg'd now (as she did at all times) that she might be plainly dealt with concerning her condition for Life or Death, which she would in no Case indure to be dissembled to her, or concealed from her;
She soon apprehended their fears, and earnestly begged now (as she did At all times) that she might be plainly dealt with Concerning her condition for Life or Death, which she would in no Case endure to be dissembled to her, or concealed from her;
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She sent for those, who nearliest related to her, and her Kindred and Friends, and composing her coutenance and gesture to the most Majestick and undejected Gravity that I ever beheld, She fell to taking leave, bequeathing, not her worldly affairs,
She sent for those, who nearliest related to her, and her Kindred and Friends, and composing her countenance and gesture to the most Majestic and undejected Gravity that I ever beheld, She fell to taking leave, bequeathing, not her worldly affairs,
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and made proper to every one to whom she gave her heavenly Legacies, especially to her Lord, her Children, her Allies, and Servants, and all were such as might tend to direct them in wayes of well-doing, by which they might through Christs merits, meet again in Glory. But all this with such Affection, such Zeal, such Courage, such Demonstration of Faith and Assurance of her going now from Pain and Misery to Joyes unspeakable, that the image of that day and her aspect shall never depart out of the memory of some, who beheld it.
and made proper to every one to whom she gave her heavenly Legacies, especially to her Lord, her Children, her Allies, and Servants, and all were such as might tend to Direct them in ways of welldoing, by which they might through Christ merits, meet again in Glory. But all this with such Affection, such Zeal, such Courage, such Demonstration of Faith and Assurance of her going now from Pain and Misery to Joys unspeakable, that the image of that day and her aspect shall never depart out of the memory of Some, who beheld it.
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If you had seen her on her then supposed death-bed, you would have thought of Moses on Pisgah, or Jacob on his death-bed dividing his blessings, of dying Joshua, or of David, or the best composed Saints.
If you had seen her on her then supposed deathbed, you would have Thought of Moses on Pisgah, or Jacob on his deathbed dividing his blessings, of dying joshua, or of David, or the best composed Saints.
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as if she had been in perfect health, they in present danger of Death, such was her Assurance and Joy from the Holy Ghost, as if she had begun to tast Eternity,
as if she had been in perfect health, they in present danger of Death, such was her Assurance and Joy from the Holy Ghost, as if she had begun to taste Eternity,
Her Legacy left to her two dear Children was her desire to her Lord, that whatsoever provision he should make for their outward condition, of which she was neither distrustfull, nor yet solicitous;
Her Legacy left to her two dear Children was her desire to her Lord, that whatsoever provision he should make for their outward condition, of which she was neither distrustful, nor yet solicitous;
but fervently she besought him, that they might be brought up in the strictest way of Religion and Life, even in that strictness of life, which the world might count Puritanisme. The strictest wayes were alwayes accounted best for her own self in her life,
but fervently she besought him, that they might be brought up in the Strictest Way of Religion and Life, even in that strictness of life, which the world might count Puritanism. The Strictest ways were always accounted best for her own self in her life,
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She did not conceal also, how she had wrestled with Doubtings, and did propound the greatest Scruple, which lay upon her Conscience for the sincerity of her Repentance.
She did not conceal also, how she had wrestled with Doubtings, and did propound the greatest Scruple, which lay upon her Conscience for the sincerity of her Repentance.
although at that time no danger of Death was feared) and further professed, that now nothing was a greater burthen than this, that although she was Willing to Dye, yet she found also a willingness in her heart to Live, which she much blamed in her self.
although At that time no danger of Death was feared) and further professed, that now nothing was a greater burden than this, that although she was Willing to Die, yet she found also a willingness in her heart to Live, which she much blamed in her self.
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Although that might proceed from the consideration of the good of those she was to Leave, rather than that it was better for her to stay, the same dispute which the Apostle had with himself, Phil. 2. 23. To be with Christ was far better (for her) nevertheless to abide in the flesh was more needfull (for us) And so it seemed good to our heavenly Father; (She was born by accident six Weeks,
Although that might proceed from the consideration of the good of those she was to Leave, rather than that it was better for her to stay, the same dispute which the Apostle had with himself, Philip 2. 23. To be with christ was Far better (for her) nevertheless to abide in the Flesh was more needful (for us) And so it seemed good to our heavenly Father; (She was born by accident six Weeks,
Nature seem'd importunate to gain her into the world, and as unwilling to let her depart out of it, to lose one of her choycest Children) It seemed good to Almighty God, even to let the Sun of her Life go back some few Degrees, after it seem'd to be in the very lowest point of Setting;
Nature seemed importunate to gain her into the world, and as unwilling to let her depart out of it, to loose one of her Choicest Children) It seemed good to Almighty God, even to let the Sun of her Life go back Some few Degrees, After it seemed to be in the very lowest point of Setting;
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his marvellous providence pointing out such wayes, and making all circumstances so concur even beyond hope, (whereof if any one had failed, there could have been no possibility of recovery) that she seem'd rather by a Divine Miracle raised from the Dead, than by any humane help or hand restored from danger.
his marvellous providence pointing out such ways, and making all Circumstances so concur even beyond hope, (whereof if any one had failed, there could have been no possibility of recovery) that she seemed rather by a Divine Miracle raised from the Dead, than by any humane help or hand restored from danger.
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so did they then look upon this not as a Recovery, but as a Resurrection. And if you please, reckon her Death from that very hour, that she resign'd up her self to it so freely,
so did they then look upon this not as a Recovery, but as a Resurrection. And if you please, reckon her Death from that very hour, that she resigned up her self to it so freely,
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which notwithstanding to procure, What Pains, Travail, Watchings, Fastings, in that extreme cold season did she undergo, (even beyond what might be expected from her Sex,
which notwithstanding to procure, What Pains, Travail, Watchings, Fastings, in that extreme cold season did she undergo, (even beyond what might be expected from her Sex,
When all hopes of Life were past, and after she with the rest of those, who were dear to him, had taken their finall leave, that the rest of his hours might be spent with his spirituall Comfortors, She could not give sleep to her eyes,
When all hope's of Life were passed, and After she with the rest of those, who were dear to him, had taken their final leave, that the rest of his hours might be spent with his spiritual Comfortors, She could not give sleep to her eyes,
And therefore coming betimes in the Morning, first timorously, into his chamber (after she had watched all night in a room hard by for that purpose) when he had with joy discernd and welcom'd her, they presently fell into Conference;
And Therefore coming betimes in the Morning, First timorously, into his chamber (After she had watched all night in a room hard by for that purpose) when he had with joy discerned and welcomed her, they presently fell into Conference;
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in which she with an humble boldness, did so question and answer, rip up and stitch together again, gently wound and then give balm, in a word, did so apply both Law and Gospel to him, that being refreshed with these comforts;
in which she with an humble boldness, did so question and answer, rip up and stitch together again, gently wound and then give balm, in a word, did so apply both Law and Gospel to him, that being refreshed with these comforts;
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And after that he told a Reverend Divine, who came to administer the like consolation, That he thanked God he had a Child there, who, (though he said it before her face) was able to be his Counsellour in all his doubts.
And After that he told a Reverend Divine, who Come to administer the like consolation, That he thanked God he had a Child there, who, (though he said it before her face) was able to be his Counselor in all his doubts.
After her Fathers death none so nearly relating bore all with the like Christian patience as she, acknowledging it the wise method of Almighty God thus to bestow mercy on a Soul, which, without so great a measure of affliction, in health,
After her Father's death none so nearly relating boar all with the like Christian patience as she, acknowledging it the wise method of Almighty God thus to bestow mercy on a Soul, which, without so great a measure of affliction, in health,
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And amongst other expressions, by which she mightily comforted her self and others, in her clear assurance of his salvavation, she often said that she could not (if it were possible and lawfull) with her heart and judgment wish him alive again,
And among other expressions, by which she mightily comforted her self and Others, in her clear assurance of his salvation, she often said that she could not (if it were possible and lawful) with her heart and judgement wish him alive again,
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After she had thus acted her part with her Father, although much weakned by watching and fasting (having taken no sustenance for fourty eight hours together,
After she had thus acted her part with her Father, although much weakened by watching and fasting (having taken no sustenance for fourty eight hours together,
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as I am informed, nor come in bed, notwithstanding the extremity of the season and her great toyl) Then she applyed her self vigorously to the setling of all things, which concerned the secular affairs of her Family, that so she might totally and wholly, be vacant to God,
as I am informed, nor come in Bed, notwithstanding the extremity of the season and her great toil) Then she applied her self vigorously to the settling of all things, which concerned the secular affairs of her Family, that so she might totally and wholly, be vacant to God,
as to the very least particular, she then with great resolution declared to one, with whom she might be private, that now she would settle as she had long intended and desired, in the Countrey,
as to the very least particular, she then with great resolution declared to one, with whom she might be private, that now she would settle as she had long intended and desired, in the Country,
and there would never be at rest till she had made her Calling and Election sure, indeed, that she would confer with some (one she named) how she might,
and there would never be At rest till she had made her Calling and Election sure, indeed, that she would confer with Some (one she nam) how she might,
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and she had cast her Family-business into such a way, that for her self she would have nothing to do but to be Ready to Dye. And God took her at her word, He put these holy Resolutions into her heart,
and she had cast her Family-business into such a Way, that for her self she would have nothing to do but to be Ready to Die. And God took her At her word, He put these holy Resolutions into her heart,
the Task of her life was finished to her Father, to her Family, to her Soul. (For, this let me note, there was not a night in six moneths since her last recovery from her mortall sickness, that she rose from off her knees from her prayers without tears running down her Cheeks,
the Task of her life was finished to her Father, to her Family, to her Soul. (For, this let me note, there was not a night in six months since her last recovery from her Mortal sickness, that she rose from off her knees from her Prayers without tears running down her Cheeks,
and this she presently foresaw, and took the first approach of her disease to be the summons of Death, and earnestly desired conference with one, whom in her Souls affairs she had trusted.
and this she presently foresaw, and took the First approach of her disease to be the summons of Death, and earnestly desired conference with one, whom in her Souls affairs she had trusted.
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She foresaw her journey, and therefore had made provision for a Viaticum, and intended the next Lords Day following (and so had prepared her thoughts) to have received the Sacrament: and having conferrd before with him, from whose hands she intended to receive that Holy Mystery, she discovered her spirituall condition to him plainly and Clearly:
She foresaw her journey, and Therefore had made provision for a Viaticum, and intended the next lords Day following (and so had prepared her thoughts) to have received the Sacrament: and having conferred before with him, from whose hands she intended to receive that Holy Mystery, she discovered her spiritual condition to him plainly and Clearly:
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as for laying before him his Name, his Attributes, his bowells, his Christ, all his Comfortable Promises, which she fetch't with most admirable skill, choyce,
as for laying before him his Name, his Attributes, his bowels, his christ, all his Comfortable Promises, which she fetched with most admirable skill, choice,
and Fluency from every precious vein in the Rich Mine of his Word. This was the last continued act of Reason, which she performed, only when her strength was even spent, she owned her Dear relations,
and Fluency from every precious vein in the Rich Mine of his Word. This was the last continued act of Reason, which she performed, only when her strength was even spent, she owned her Dear relations,
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when they came unto her, did let them understand, she was now marryed to Christ, joyn'd with most heedfull attentions in Prayer, with one, whom she then desired to doe that office, gave signes of approbation,
when they Come unto her, did let them understand, she was now married to christ, joined with most heedful attentions in Prayer, with one, whom she then desired to do that office, gave Signs of approbation,
after that, within little more than an hour, in a quiet kind of sleep, the passages of life being stopped, she yielded up her Spirit unto God that gave it, leaving behind her the bitterest and loudest lamentations of her friends, to whom she was the most desired Creature that God ever placed in their eyes and relations.
After that, within little more than an hour, in a quiet kind of sleep, the passages of life being stopped, she yielded up her Spirit unto God that gave it, leaving behind her the Bitterest and Loudest lamentations of her Friends, to whom she was the most desired Creature that God ever placed in their eyes and relations.
What think you now, if we build her a good Name on this Foundation? She hath left us all Materials. What can be wanting, Greatness, Goodness, Nature, Grace, Wit, Memory, a good Ʋnderstanding, a gracious Heart, unfeigned Faith;
What think you now, if we built her a good Name on this Foundation? She hath left us all Materials. What can be wanting, Greatness, goodness, Nature, Grace, Wit, Memory, a good Ʋnderstanding, a gracious Heart, unfeigned Faith;
(look at the Apostles materials, and see what is wanting, Faith, Vertue, Knowledge, Brotherly Kindness, &c. 2 Pet 1. 12.) As David who had in his heart and purpose to build a Temple to God, left all materials, Silver,
(look At the Apostles materials, and see what is wanting, Faith, Virtue, Knowledge, Brotherly Kindness, etc. 2 Pet 1. 12.) As David who had in his heart and purpose to built a Temple to God, left all materials, Silver,
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Tryly, she hath left us all the materials that may be, to build a Temple of her good Name, the bright Silver of her Naturall Parts and endowments, the purer Gold of her Virtues and purchased habits,
Tryly, she hath left us all the materials that may be, to built a Temple of her good Name, the bright Silver of her Natural Parts and endowments, the Purer Gold of her Virtues and purchased habits,
Whilst she lived, with those wise-hearted Women Exod. 38. that brought for the service of the Tabernacle their blue, and purple, and Skarlet, and fine linnen, and their looking-Glasses: All her ornaments, all her faculties and Phancies, all her desires were to build up her self a Tabernacle, a Temple for the service of the living God;
While she lived, with those wisehearted Women Exod 38. that brought for the service of the Tabernacle their blue, and purple, and Scarlet, and fine linen, and their Looking-glasses: All her Ornament, all her faculties and Fancies, all her Desires were to built up her self a Tabernacle, a Temple for the service of the living God;
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and the greatest desire of her self that hath been heard of, those that have been ready to weep out their eyes for her being dead, would willingly have pluckt out their eyes (as the Apostle saith) to have kept her alive.
and the greatest desire of her self that hath been herd of, those that have been ready to weep out their eyes for her being dead, would willingly have plucked out their eyes (as the Apostle Says) to have kept her alive.
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Seeing then Death hath broken this Alablaster Boxe of precious ointment to pour the liquor of it on her head, to annoint her to her Burial, and to leave a fragrancy which may fill the world with her sweet memoriall, let us give her what is better than Precious ointment, and what she hath deserved from us, (as being the gift of God to her) A good Name; which so often,
Seeing then Death hath broken this Alabaster Box of precious ointment to pour the liquour of it on her head, to anoint her to her Burial, and to leave a fragrancy which may fill the world with her sweet memorial, let us give her what is better than Precious ointment, and what she hath deserved from us, (as being the gift of God to her) A good Name; which so often,
and may all laud and glorifie his name, who hath give her such a glorious Name, and us so clear an assurance, that the Day of her Death was better to her,
and may all laud and Glorify his name, who hath give her such a glorious Name, and us so clear an assurance, that the Day of her Death was better to her,
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