Soon after he wrote a letter to Bulstrode Whitelocke, Esq. his friend, in these words: "My Lord, "I am a most humble suitor to your "Lordship, that you would be pleased "that I might have your presence for a little time to morrow or next day. "Thus much wearies the most weak "hand and body of your Lordship's "most humble servant, Nov. 10, 1654. From White Friars. "J. SELDEN.” He had resided some years with Elizabeth, Countess Dowager of Kent, at the Friary house. Mr. Whitelocke came according to his request, but found him so weak that he was not able to perform his intention, which was some alteration in his will. He died on the last day of November, and was buried, according to his own request, in the Temple church, Archbishop Usher preaching his funeral sermon. published His works have been collected and published by Dr. David Wilkins, in three volumes, folio. Mr. Whitlocke says his mind was as great as his learning and Dr. Wilkins observes that he was charitable especially to scholars. His character is eloquantly touched by himself in the choice of his motto: Περὶ παντος την ελευθερία», LIBERTY ABOVE ALL THINGS Devils, Idolatry, Jews, Invincible Ignorance, Images, Imperial Constitution, Imprisonments, Incendiaries, 60 74 |