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The Life Of Ximenes, Archbishop Of Toledo.
THE LIFE OF XIMENES , ARCHBISHOP OF TOLEDO .
PROM THE FRENCH OF M , FLECIUER .
THE history of Cardinal Ximenes , the subject of this narrative , contains examples , which may render it useful ; and is distinguished by events , which may afford pleasure . In the relation of Iris life , we shall behold a man , whose numerous virtues may serve as a model of imitation to the various conditions of humanity . If we view him as a Priest , we shall find him faithful in his vocation , attentive to the rules and obligations of his orderreserved in his
pri-, vate conduct , an enemy to those relaxations which particularize a cloistered life , and separated from the world , rather in heart and mind , than by the sequestration of retreat . He is recommended to our esteem as an Archbishop , venerable for the iunocency of his life and the purity of his morals ; vigilant , in his pastoral office , zealous of ecclesiastical discipline ; liberal , not merely to the poor of his own
country , but to the church at large . As a Statesman , we shall find him possessed of an active , penetrating , and exalted genius , emulous , in his council- ; and actions , of promoting the public happiness ; indefatigable , without interest , in the aggrandizement of the monarchy that he governed : from princip les of honour and religion , rising above his condition and age , and entering upon a holy war in Africa at his own expence ; and , in opposition to the jealousies and enmities of the
great , maintaining order and peace at home ; and strengthening authority , in order to support justice . Grandeur and variety of events accompany these great examples . The enlargement of the Spanish monarchy , by ihe conquests and policy of Ferdinand ; the entire reduction of the Moors , either converted to Christianity or punished for their revolts ; the troubles and contestsoccasioned by the death of Queen Isabellaabout the right
, , of succession ; the convulsions produced by the misunderstanding of King Ferdinand , and the Archduke Philip his son ; a difficult and tumultuous regency , under a Queen of weak abilities , and incapacitated to reign ; and an infant Prince , brought up in a foreign courthave all furnished subject-matter for the abilities , prudence , and courage of Cardinal Ximenes ; of which we shall , in the continuation of
his history , have sufficient attestations . D . Francis Ximenes de Cineros was horn at Tordelaguna , a small city in Spain , under the reign of John the second , who was named after thar place . His father was Alphonsus Ximenes de Cineros , and his mother Donna Maria de la Torre . Some have endeavoured to trace his descent up to that Count Roderigo de Cineros , to whose prudence and valour King Alphonsus the sixth was indebted for Ijis vol . x . M
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The Life Of Ximenes, Archbishop Of Toledo.
THE LIFE OF XIMENES , ARCHBISHOP OF TOLEDO .
PROM THE FRENCH OF M , FLECIUER .
THE history of Cardinal Ximenes , the subject of this narrative , contains examples , which may render it useful ; and is distinguished by events , which may afford pleasure . In the relation of Iris life , we shall behold a man , whose numerous virtues may serve as a model of imitation to the various conditions of humanity . If we view him as a Priest , we shall find him faithful in his vocation , attentive to the rules and obligations of his orderreserved in his
pri-, vate conduct , an enemy to those relaxations which particularize a cloistered life , and separated from the world , rather in heart and mind , than by the sequestration of retreat . He is recommended to our esteem as an Archbishop , venerable for the iunocency of his life and the purity of his morals ; vigilant , in his pastoral office , zealous of ecclesiastical discipline ; liberal , not merely to the poor of his own
country , but to the church at large . As a Statesman , we shall find him possessed of an active , penetrating , and exalted genius , emulous , in his council- ; and actions , of promoting the public happiness ; indefatigable , without interest , in the aggrandizement of the monarchy that he governed : from princip les of honour and religion , rising above his condition and age , and entering upon a holy war in Africa at his own expence ; and , in opposition to the jealousies and enmities of the
great , maintaining order and peace at home ; and strengthening authority , in order to support justice . Grandeur and variety of events accompany these great examples . The enlargement of the Spanish monarchy , by ihe conquests and policy of Ferdinand ; the entire reduction of the Moors , either converted to Christianity or punished for their revolts ; the troubles and contestsoccasioned by the death of Queen Isabellaabout the right
, , of succession ; the convulsions produced by the misunderstanding of King Ferdinand , and the Archduke Philip his son ; a difficult and tumultuous regency , under a Queen of weak abilities , and incapacitated to reign ; and an infant Prince , brought up in a foreign courthave all furnished subject-matter for the abilities , prudence , and courage of Cardinal Ximenes ; of which we shall , in the continuation of
his history , have sufficient attestations . D . Francis Ximenes de Cineros was horn at Tordelaguna , a small city in Spain , under the reign of John the second , who was named after thar place . His father was Alphonsus Ximenes de Cineros , and his mother Donna Maria de la Torre . Some have endeavoured to trace his descent up to that Count Roderigo de Cineros , to whose prudence and valour King Alphonsus the sixth was indebted for Ijis vol . x . M