Saint Pauls ship-vvrack in his voyage to Rome, with the entertainment hee found amongst the barbarous people of Melita Delivered in a sermon at Meechny, alias Newhaven in Sussex, on the 8th of February, 1634. and occasioned by a ship-wrack which happened in the same place the Sunday-night before, being the first of February, to the losse of many mens lives. By Iohn Tillinghast, Rector of Taring Nevill, in Sussex.
Saint Paul being taken prisoner, and delivered unto one Iulius Centurion, who was of the Bond o Augustus, was with him and other prisoners shipped towards Rome, in a Vessell of Adra myttius, which was a Citie of Aeolia, purposing to sayle by the Coasts of Asia, the next day they arived Si don ;
Saint Paul being taken prisoner, and Delivered unto one Julius Centurion, who was of the Bound oh Augustus, was with him and other Prisoners shipped towards Room, in a Vessel of Adra myttius, which was a city of Aeolia, purposing to sail by the Coasts of Asia, the next day they arrived Si dONE;
their sayling being very dangerous, the Sea tempestuous, partly by reason of the time of the yeare, which was thought to be in the moneth of September: but especially because of a stormy winde which arose over against the Island of Candie, which tossed them exceedingly, insomuch that they were faine to throw out part of their lading,
their sailing being very dangerous, the Sea tempestuous, partly by reason of the time of the year, which was Thought to be in the Monn of September: but especially Because of a stormy wind which arose over against the Island of Candie, which tossed them exceedingly, insomuch that they were feign to throw out part of their lading,
There were two Islands called by this name, this, and another which lyeth in the Adriatick Sea neare to Dalmatia. Some ascribe S. Pauls shipwrack to this latter:
There were two Islands called by this name, this, and Another which lies in the Adriatic Sea near to Dalmatia. some ascribe S. Paul's shipwreck to this latter:
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but their opinion Beza in his annotations on this place learnedly confuteth, and proveth it to be that Melita within the Straits, which at this day is called Malta; and is one of the places most renowned in the World, for repelling of the Turkes ;
but their opinion Beza in his annotations on this place learnedly confuteth, and Proves it to be that Melita within the Straits, which At this day is called Malta; and is one of the places most renowned in the World, for repelling of the Turkes;
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when Solyman the Emperour of them did send against it a most mighty Army, it was then defended by them, who are called the Knights of Malta, being in the yeare 1565. concerning whose valour and successe in resisting that mighty adversary, divers have written at large, in their bookes of that Argument.
when Suleiman the Emperor of them did send against it a most mighty Army, it was then defended by them, who Are called the Knights of Malta, being in the year 1565. Concerning whose valour and success in resisting that mighty adversary, diverse have written At large, in their books of that Argument.
But now what entertainment our Apostle and the rest of his company found, being h•re put ashore, my Text, with some of the subsequent verses in this Chapter, doth plainly shew.
But now what entertainment our Apostle and the rest of his company found, being h•re put ashore, my Text, with Some of the subsequent Verses in this Chapter, does plainly show.
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being al wet and bewraied with the •ome of the Sea, and stiffe with cold (as Calvin describes them) and with much adoe, crawling to the shoare, they received (as S. Luke, who was one of them, confesseth) no little kindn•sse, which the barbarous people shewed unto them;
being all wet and bewrayed with the •ome of the Sea, and stiff with cold (as calvin describes them) and with much ado, crawling to the shore, they received (as S. Lycia, who was one of them, Confesses) no little kindn•sse, which the barbarous people showed unto them;
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2 By the thing wherein it was shewen, with the Apostles acknowledgement of it, They kindled a fire, &c. which he confesseth to bee no little kindnesse.
2 By the thing wherein it was shown, with the Apostles acknowledgement of it, They kindled a fire, etc. which he Confesses to be no little kindness.
1 The persons, were the inhabitants of the Iland, which are here called, Barbarous people. Of Barbarians we may reade in other places, viz. In the Romans, the Corinthians and the Colossians: in which places the word is taken; either,
1 The Persons, were the inhabitants of the Island, which Are Here called, Barbarous people. Of Barbarians we may read in other places, viz. In the Roman, the Corinthians and the colossians: in which places the word is taken; either,
3 For one of another Nation different from the Iewes, and the Greekes, as Col. 3.11. S. Paul in that place before named, of the Romans, by Greekes understanding men that were more civill, which were governed with good and civill lawes;
3 For one of Another nation different from the Iewes, and the Greeks, as Col. 3.11. S. Paul in that place before nam, of the Roman, by Greeks understanding men that were more civil, which were governed with good and civil laws;
Whence the Poet in his exile complaines, that because hee could not understand them, he was no other than a Barbarian amongst them; Barbarus hic ego sum ; quia non intelligor ulli.
Whence the Poet in his exile complains, that Because he could not understand them, he was no other than a Barbarian among them; Barbarus hic ego sum; quia non intelligor ulli.
they were as Aretius and others think, a mixt people consisting of Africans and Italians, as it often happeneth in such places whose confines are neere adjoyning the one to the other.
they were as Aretius and Others think, a mixed people consisting of Africans and Italians, as it often Happeneth in such places whose confines Are near adjoining the one to the other.
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From them, in this place, receiving the Apostle and the rest of the company into their houses, making them fires because of the cold and raine in Winter, courteously lodging them;
From them, in this place, receiving the Apostle and the rest of the company into their houses, making them fires Because of the cold and rain in Winter, courteously lodging them;
God Almighty from his owne example doth admonish men to the performance hereof, when hee saith of himselfe, That hee executeth the judgement of the fatherlesse and widow,
God Almighty from his own Exampl does admonish men to the performance hereof, when he Says of himself, That he Executeth the judgement of the fatherless and widow,
He appoints it to the Iewes, as a part of that fast which he had chosen, to deale their bread to the hungry, and to bring the poore that are cast out, to their houses;
He appoints it to the Iewes, as a part of that fast which he had chosen, to deal their bred to the hungry, and to bring the poor that Are cast out, to their houses;
and when they see the •aked, to cover them, and not to hide themselves from their own flesh, &c. Often by his Apostles doth he presse this duty unto the people.
and when they see the •aked, to cover them, and not to hide themselves from their own Flesh, etc. Often by his Apostles does he press this duty unto the people.
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and writing to the Hebrewes, he would have them not forgetfull to entertaine strangers. Saint Peter would have his auditors and all others to use hospitality one to another without grudging:
and writing to the Hebrews, he would have them not forgetful to entertain Strangers. Saint Peter would have his Auditors and all Others to use hospitality one to Another without grudging:
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by which places (besides the example of these heathen Melitenses, here mentioned, who had learned by nature this point of courtesie) wee may see the truth of this doctrine, viz. That it is our part and duty to bee harboursome unto strangers,
by which places (beside the Exampl of these heathen Melitenses, Here mentioned, who had learned by nature this point of courtesy) we may see the truth of this Doctrine, viz. That it is our part and duty to be harboursome unto Strangers,
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or any of his possessions, and here in this place, common nature (saith Calvin) did wring out of these Barbarous Gentiles, some affection of mercy, in this so great necessity.
or any of his possessions, and Here in this place, Common nature (Says calvin) did wring out of these Barbarous Gentiles, Some affection of mercy, in this so great necessity.
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when hee commanded the Israelites, that they should not vex the strangers, but handle them courteously, for that they themselves also were strangers in Egypt. Who is there now so certaine of his home and habitation here, that he can bee assured that he shall never be a stranger else where.
when he commanded the Israelites, that they should not vex the Strangers, but handle them courteously, for that they themselves also were Strangers in Egypt. Who is there now so certain of his home and habitation Here, that he can be assured that he shall never be a stranger Else where.
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and indeed much worse than these barbarous people, do shew but little kindnesse to distressed strangers, which even heare the cry of the poore and harbourlesse at their gates;
and indeed much Worse than these barbarous people, do show but little kindness to distressed Strangers, which even hear the cry of the poor and harbourless At their gates;
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or what hand would spare thee? when as neither thine heart yearneth, nor thine eye watereth, at the miserable desolation and heavie calamity of others.
or what hand would spare thee? when as neither thine heart yearneth, nor thine eye Waters, At the miserable desolation and heavy calamity of Others.
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nec tristantur in trist•bus, that are not affected with those that are afflicted. Howsoever it is an evident badge or cognisance of an unmercifull man;
nec tristantur in trist•bus, that Are not affected with those that Are afflicted. Howsoever it is an evident badge or cognisance of an unmerciful man;
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then should not Gideons army faint for want of br•ad, nor a poore Levite passe from Bethlehem Iudah toward the side of Mount Ephraim, and have none to receive him to house:
then should not Gideons army faint for want of br•ad, nor a poor Levite pass from Bethlehem Iudah towards the side of Mount Ephraim, and have none to receive him to house:
But churlish Nabal would have compassion on David and his men being in want, and send th•m some part of that cheere, which he had provided for his feast, to succour them therewithall.
But churlish Nabal would have compassion on David and his men being in want, and send th•m Some part of that cheer, which he had provided for his feast, to succour them therewithal.
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and doth daily offer him opportunity) to be carefull in the performance of this duty, comfort the distressed in their wants, yeeld supply unto them; if harbourlesse, house them; if naked, cloth them; if hungry, feed them, &c.
and does daily offer him opportunity) to be careful in the performance of this duty, Comfort the distressed in their Wants, yield supply unto them; if harbourless, house them; if naked, cloth them; if hungry, feed them, etc.
if thou receivest a distressed man, in the name of a righteous man, & givest him but a cup of cold water with a good heart, in that thou thinkest he belongeth to Christ;
if thou receivest a distressed man, in the name of a righteous man, & givest him but a cup of cold water with a good heart, in that thou Thinkest he belongeth to christ;
how they pitied, helped, and succoured one another, being in want, or sick, or wound•d, was moved to approve of their Religion, which taught them so much goodness•,
how they pitied, helped, and succored one Another, being in want, or sick, or wound•d, was moved to approve of their Religion, which taught them so much goodness•,
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Vse 3. Lastly therefore, for our further encouragement to the performance of this duty, and our better direction in the manner of doing it, let us consider certaine motives to induce us thereunto;
Use 3. Lastly Therefore, for our further encouragement to the performance of this duty, and our better direction in the manner of doing it, let us Consider certain motives to induce us thereunto;
In Exodus of Reuel, the Father-in-law of Moses, who before hee was acquainted with him, gave succour unto him, called him in, gave him bread, &c. when he was fled from the fac• of Pharaoh, who sought to slay him:
In Exodus of Revel, the Father-in-law of Moses, who before he was acquainted with him, gave succour unto him, called him in, gave him bred, etc. when he was fled from the fac• of Pharaoh, who sought to slay him:
In Ioshua of Rahab: In Iudges, of the old man of Gibea, who entertained the poor Levite: In the Kings, of the Widow of Zarephath, who entertained the Pr•phet Eliah, and gave him bread and drinke:
In Ioshua of Rahab: In Judges, of the old man of Gibea, who entertained the poor Levite: In the Kings, of the Widow of Zarephath, who entertained the Pr•phet Elijah, and gave him bred and drink:
they by the light of nature saw, how that God had a care over strangers, therefore they worshipped, Iupiter hospitalis. Oh wha• an ignominy and reproach is this unto Christians;
they by the Light of nature saw, how that God had a care over Strangers, Therefore they worshipped, Iupiter hospitalis. O wha• an ignominy and reproach is this unto Christians;
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oh with what face wilt thou pleade for mercy, when thy conscience shall accuse thee for being unmercifull I wilt thou say unto the Iudge, neminem occidi, I have killed no man;
o with what face wilt thou plead for mercy, when thy conscience shall accuse thee for being unmerciful I wilt thou say unto the Judge, neminem occidi, I have killed no man;
surely hee will reply, but thou hast deprived many of their goods, thou hast denied them succour, whereby they might p•eserve life, &c. Oh what • woefull prosp•ct will i• be unto thee, to see those who have perished through thy default, to stand and accus• thee before Gods Tribunal ▪ and to have not only Gods faithfull people,
surely he will reply, but thou hast deprived many of their goods, thou hast denied them succour, whereby they might p•eserve life, etc. O what • woeful prosp•ct will i• be unto thee, to see those who have perished through thy default, to stand and accus• thee before God's Tribunal ▪ and to have not only God's faithful people,
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but even Infidels and Ba•barians, to witnesse against thee in this particular! 2 Consider, it is a commendable worke, friendly to succour those that are in distresse;
but even Infidels and Ba•barians, to witness against thee in this particular! 2 Consider, it is a commendable work, friendly to succour those that Are in distress;
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and assuredly perswade thy selfe, that as he that shall give unto those that have no need shames his Father (as Soloman speaks, ) so on the contrary, he that shall distr•bu•e to those that have need, he is a glory to his family.
and assuredly persuade thy self, that as he that shall give unto those that have no need shames his Father (as Solomon speaks,) so on the contrary, he that shall distr•bu•e to those that have need, he is a glory to his family.
and destruction of Sodome revealed unto him? and was not the other delivered frō the same? Did not Raguel get a good match for his Daughter? and was not Laban blessed for entertaining of Iacob? How profitable was that nights lodging that Rahab gave unto the Spies;
and destruction of Sodom revealed unto him? and was not the other Delivered from the same? Did not Raguel get a good match for his Daughter? and was not Laban blessed for entertaining of Iacob? How profitable was that nights lodging that Rahab gave unto the Spies;
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the Holy Ghost is very ample and large in describing the benefit that is gotten, by the due manner of performing of this duty; to omit many other places;
the Holy Ghost is very ample and large in describing the benefit that is got, by the due manner of performing of this duty; to omit many other places;
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then shalt thou cal and the Lord shall answer, &c. In a word, so gainfull are the workes of Charity in this nature, that both GOD, our selves, and others reape profit hereby.
then shalt thou call and the Lord shall answer, etc. In a word, so gainful Are the works of Charity in this nature, that both GOD, our selves, and Others reap profit hereby.
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But did we indeed seriously consider the great benefit that comes by our workes of mercy, wee would bee more forward in time of distresse to shew pity.
But did we indeed seriously Consider the great benefit that comes by our works of mercy, we would be more forward in time of distress to show pity.
It was given by our Saviour, Whatsoever you would that men should do to you, doe ye even so to them, which (as S. Augustine saith) must be understood of an upright and just will.
It was given by our Saviour, Whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do you even so to them, which (as S. Augustine Says) must be understood of an upright and just will.
shall he therefore without sin defile another mans wife? And if a man being in desperation, in adversity, would desire that one shold kil him, shal it for that cause be lawfull for him to kil his neighbour, surely no:
shall he Therefore without since defile Another men wife? And if a man being in desperation, in adversity, would desire that one should kill him, shall it for that cause be lawful for him to kill his neighbour, surely not:
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and have thy body and all exposed to the open aire upon the stony beach, wouldst thou not willingly have that poore carkase of thine, to be covered with earth,
and have thy body and all exposed to the open air upon the stony beach, Wouldst thou not willingly have that poor carcase of thine, to be covered with earth,
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questio•lesse this was Iobs wont, Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soule grieved for the poore? The Prophet Esay describing a bountifull man, saith that he Will devise of liberall things ;
questio•lesse this was Jobs wont, Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soul grieved for the poor? The Prophet Isaiah describing a bountiful man, Says that he Will devise of liberal things;
Hence it is, that the Psalmist pronounceth a blessing unto him, that considereth the poore, the Lord will deliver him in the time of trouble. 2 Our wo•ds;
Hence it is, that the Psalmist pronounceth a blessing unto him, that Considereth the poor, the Lord will deliver him in the time of trouble. 2 Our wo•ds;
whereas on the contrary, churlish Nabal, by his froward and untoward language, in disgracing David and setting light by his person, saying, Who is David? and esteeming no better of him and of all those that were with him, than runnagates from their master;
whereas on the contrary, churlish Nabal, by his froward and untoward language, in disgracing David and setting Light by his person, saying, Who is David? and esteeming no better of him and of all those that were with him, than runagates from their master;
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and who can tell, but that thou by thy prayers mayest obtaine that for thy poore distressed brother, which he himselfe with his own cannot doe? see an example hereof in Iob ;
and who can tell, but that thou by thy Prayers Mayest obtain that for thy poor distressed brother, which he himself with his own cannot do? see an Exampl hereof in Job;
these support in trouble, these sanctifie afflictions, and remove them, these have evermore beene accounted as speciall helpes in the time of distresse,
these support in trouble, these sanctify afflictions, and remove them, these have evermore been accounted as special helps in the time of distress,
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for what availeth it (saith S. Iames) If a brother or a sister be naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be you warmed and filled;
for what availeth it (Says S. James) If a brother or a sister be naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be you warmed and filled;
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In our workes of pity and compassion towards the distressed, such as are harbourlesse, &c. Wee must know that they are to bee done, speedily, willingly, and wisely, 1 Speedily;
In our works of pity and compassion towards the distressed, such as Are harbourless, etc. we must know that they Are to be done, speedily, willingly, and wisely, 1 Speedily;
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while they keep Great Houses, have great resort, and company flock unto them, but in the meane time, there is little or no entertainment for the poore religious distressed strangers that are in want and necessity;
while they keep Great Houses, have great resort, and company flock unto them, but in the mean time, there is little or no entertainment for the poor religious distressed Strangers that Are in want and necessity;
Gallants, and Good-fellowes, and Gentlemen of the Countrey had entertainment enough at h•s Table, but poore Lazarus must be gone, there is neither meat nor lodging for him nor such as he was.
Gallants, and Good-fellows, and Gentlemen of the Country had entertainment enough At h•s Table, but poor Lazarus must be gone, there is neither meat nor lodging for him nor such as he was.
This I say is a great mistake in the performance of this duty, which indeed hath (as will appeare when we come to speake of the latter part of our Text) for its proper object, such as are in misery.
This I say is a great mistake in the performance of this duty, which indeed hath (as will appear when we come to speak of the latter part of our Text) for its proper Object, such as Are in misery.
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But let this suffice to have spoken of the first part, viz. The persons who shewed this courtesie or entertainment to the Apostle and his company, namely, The barbarous people.
But let this suffice to have spoken of the First part, viz. The Persons who showed this courtesy or entertainment to the Apostle and his company, namely, The barbarous people.
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2. Now more particularly, we are to speake of the thing wherein it was shewen, with the Apostles acknowledgement of it, They shewed us no little kindnesse;
2. Now more particularly, we Are to speak of the thing wherein it was shown, with the Apostles acknowledgement of it, They showed us no little kindness;
for they kindled a fire, and received us every one. Wherin we may observe: 1 Them truly hospitable. 2 S. Paul, truly thankfull. 1 Their hospitality was right:
for they kindled a fire, and received us every one. Wherein we may observe: 1 Them truly hospitable. 2 S. Paul, truly thankful. 1 Their hospitality was right:
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But they went further than so, and performed that part and office of kindnesse unto them, which did carry an expresse signification of their •ender commiseration and compassion towards them;
But they went further than so, and performed that part and office of kindness unto them, which did carry an express signification of their •ender commiseration and compassion towards them;
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whereby we entertaine strangers and ghests with true benevolence and all duties belonging to hospitality. He is truly harborous (saith Luther) not which wisheth well, and speaketh fairely,
whereby we entertain Strangers and guests with true benevolence and all duties belonging to hospitality. He is truly harborous (Says Luther) not which wishes well, and speaks fairly,
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In all those aforenamed examples of Abraham, Lot, &c. that wch made them truly hospitable, was not their good words and courteous speeches, their well wishes, and faire proffers;
In all those aforenamed Examples of Abraham, Lot, etc. that which made them truly hospitable, was not their good words and courteous Speeches, their well wishes, and fair proffers;
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as in Abraham, his calling for water, washing their feet, his making of cakes for them, his dressing of a Calfe, his setting before them Butter and Milke, &c. In Lot, his making them a Feast, in baking unleavened bread for them, &c. In the Shunamite, her calling in the Prophet, constraining him to eat bread,
as in Abraham, his calling for water, washing their feet, his making of cakes for them, his dressing of a Calf, his setting before them Butter and Milk, etc. In Lot, his making them a Feast, in baking unleavened bred for them, etc. In the Shunamite, her calling in the Prophet, constraining him to eat bred,
and consulting with her husband to make a chamber for him, to set a Bed in it, a Table, a Stoole, and a Candlestick, to entertaine him when he came that way;
and consulting with her husband to make a chamber for him, to Set a Bed in it, a Table, a Stool, and a Candlestick, to entertain him when he Come that Way;
and especially to such as suffer in a good way, and for a good cause, according to the Apostles Rule, Doe good unto all, but especially to them that are of the household of faith, as being bound to them, not only by a bond of humanity; but of fraternity;
and especially to such as suffer in a good Way, and for a good cause, according to the Apostles Rule, Do good unto all, but especially to them that Are of the household of faith, as being bound to them, not only by a bound of humanity; but of fraternity;
Yet are they in themselves simply considered, but adjuncts and attendants on this duty of hospitality, without which it may subsist in its bare nature;
Yet Are they in themselves simply considered, but adjuncts and attendants on this duty of hospitality, without which it may subsist in its bore nature;
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and therefore they being presupposed alwayes to go with it, and attend on it, may indeed be said to be necessary, ad bene esse, to the well doing of this worke;
and Therefore they being presupposed always to go with it, and attend on it, may indeed be said to be necessary, ad bene esse, to the well doing of this work;
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but not necessary simply, ad esse, as if it could not be done without them. Reas. 2. Because, if reall performances bee wanting, the party in distresse is little benefited;
but not necessary simply, ad esse, as if it could not be done without them. Reas. 2. Because, if real performances be wanting, the party in distress is little benefited;
now the inward acts of mercy, are onely the pitying and commiserating the estate of the afflicted, bewailing and and lamenting their heavie mis-hap, &c. But the outward acts go further than so;
now the inward acts of mercy, Are only the pitying and commiserating the estate of the afflicted, bewailing and and lamenting their heavy mishap, etc. But the outward acts go further than so;
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To visit them which be sick, to give drink to them which be thirsty, to feed thē which be hungry, to redeeme them that be in captivity, to cloath the naked, to lodge the harbourlesse, and to bury the dead;
To visit them which be sick, to give drink to them which be thirsty, to feed them which be hungry, to Redeem them that be in captivity, to cloth the naked, to lodge the harbourless, and to bury the dead;
and he having at that present nothing to b•stow upon him, pulled off his shooes & gave them him, saying, That hee had rather go bare-foot than see him suffer so much.
and he having At that present nothing to b•stow upon him, pulled off his shoes & gave them him, saying, That he had rather go barefoot than see him suffer so much.
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I am sure, I cannot say of some (the more is the pity) as S. Paul saith here of those barbarous people, that They kindled a fire, and received them into their houses.
I am sure, I cannot say of Some (the more is the pity) as S. Paul Says Here of those barbarous people, that They kindled a fire, and received them into their houses.
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and were I before the greatest Emperour in the world, my resolution should be, as that of Ambrose to Theodosius, Neque imperiale est dicendi libertatem negare, neque Sacerdot ale quod sentia• non discere.
and were I before the greatest Emperor in the world, my resolution should be, as that of Ambrose to Theodosius, Neque imperial est dicendi libertatem negare, neque Sacerdot ale quod sentia• non discere.
Vse 2. In the second place, therefore suffer the words of exhorta•ion, & be stirred up to a reall performance of this duty, Let your love and hospitality be without faining, without hypocrisie, that is (as Saint Iohn explicates it) not in word and tongue,
Use 2. In the second place, Therefore suffer the words of exhorta•ion, & be stirred up to a real performance of this duty, Let your love and hospitality be without feigning, without hypocrisy, that is (as Saint John explicates it) not in word and tongue,
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and (as thy ability wil amount to) relieve them, cloath the naked, feed the hungry, receive the harbourlesse, &c. As considering; 1 Thou art hereunto commanded:
and (as thy ability will amount to) relieve them, cloth the naked, feed the hungry, receive the harbourless, etc. As considering; 1 Thou art hereunto commanded:
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2 They that want it, are made after the same image that thou art framed, endued with the same shape, live under the same governement and providence of the Creator,
2 They that want it, Are made After the same image that thou art framed, endued with the same shape, live under the same government and providence of the Creator,
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3 Thy profession of Religion, is hereby knowne to be sincere, for that indeed is pure Religion and undefiled before God, when men are truly mercifull to such as are miserable, To visite the fatherlesse and widowes in their affliction, &c.
3 Thy profession of Religion, is hereby known to be sincere, for that indeed is pure Religion and undefiled before God, when men Are truly merciful to such as Are miserable, To visit the fatherless and Widows in their affliction, etc.
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but give thee an assurance of an eternall life laid up for them, which Christ himselfe hath promised to reward all those with, that commiserate, and out of commiseration, are carefull to supply and relieve the wants and necessities of any,
but give thee an assurance of an Eternal life laid up for them, which christ himself hath promised to reward all those with, that commiserate, and out of commiseration, Are careful to supply and relieve the Wants and necessities of any,
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but especially his distressed ones, as reckoning whatsoever in this kinde is done to them, to be done unto himselfe, Mat. 18.5. Oh, let not any objections against the reall performance of ▪ this duty prevaile with thee:
but especially his distressed ones, as reckoning whatsoever in this kind is done to them, to be done unto himself, Mathew 18.5. O, let not any objections against the real performance of ▪ this duty prevail with thee:
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) The Yeare is not yet gone about, nor the twelve moneths fully expired, wherein you beheld almost (if not altogether) as sad a spectacle upon your Coasts,
) The Year is not yet gone about, nor the twelve months Fully expired, wherein you beheld almost (if not altogether) as sad a spectacle upon your Coasts,
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step but into thy neighbours house, and there thou shalt finde poverty in the Chimney-corner, want in the Cup-board, never a penny in the purse, scarce any clothes upon the back,
step but into thy neighbours house, and there thou shalt find poverty in the Chimney-corner, want in the Cupboard, never a penny in the purse, scarce any clothes upon the back,
where hast thou withall to fea•t the rich? to drinke with thy friend? to spend upon thy pleasure? to maintain brawls and contentious sutes? to go bravely? and with the rich Glutton to fare sumptuously? to build curiously? (in some desolate place (as Iob speaketh) for thy selfe, that the poor and stranger should not trouble thee,) where hast thou I say for these things? may nothing be spared from hence? hast thou wherewith to do all this,
where hast thou withal to fea•t the rich? to drink with thy friend? to spend upon thy pleasure? to maintain brawls and contentious suits? to go bravely? and with the rich Glutton to fare sumptuously? to built curiously? (in Some desolate place (as Job speaks) for thy self, that the poor and stranger should not trouble thee,) where hast thou I say for these things? may nothing be spared from hence? hast thou wherewith to do all this,
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providence for thy everlasting estate, doth nothing impaire thy present estate; and thy liberality doth augment and not diminish thy childrens prosperity:
providence for thy everlasting estate, does nothing impair thy present estate; and thy liberality does augment and not diminish thy Children's Prosperity:
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Content not thy selfe then with the inward acts of mercy only, but make a reall expression of this duty of hospitality, by some outward deeds of charity,
Content not thy self then with the inward acts of mercy only, but make a real expression of this duty of hospitality, by Some outward Deeds of charity,
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The many acknowledgements which in Scripture are recorded to be made by Gods people, of the benefits and favours which have been conferred upon them, by o•hers in their distresses, are as so many demonstrations hereof.
The many acknowledgements which in Scripture Are recorded to be made by God's people, of the benefits and favours which have been conferred upon them, by o•hers in their Distresses, Are as so many demonstrations hereof.
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Blessed above women shall Iael the wife of Heber the Kenite be: Ruth, the daughter-in law of Naomi another vertuous woman, being a stranger in the Land of Moab, and in want, having received but a reasonable courtesie from Boaz, see,
Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be: Ruth, the daughter-in law of Naomi Another virtuous woman, being a stranger in the Land of Moab, and in want, having received but a reasonable courtesy from Boaz, see,
yet she doth not despise nor extenuate this benefit, by saying, What is this that thou dost bid me to gather eares? doth not the law of God grant this to the poore? What is this that thou doest offer me drinke when I am a thirst? water is commonly to bee used;
yet she does not despise nor extenuate this benefit, by saying, What is this that thou dost bid me to gather ears? does not the law of God grant this to the poor? What is this that thou dost offer me drink when I am a thirst? water is commonly to be used;
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for some kindnesse that hee had shewed unto him (as its thought) for receiving of him when he fled from Saul. And because that neere relations should affect our hearts for benefits bestowed on them to whom we are united, either by kindred and alliance, by nation or profession ▪ he was not unmindfull to requite the kindnesse of the men of Iabish-Gilead, which they shewed unto the dead body of his predecessor and Father-in-law Saul ;
for Some kindness that he had showed unto him (as its Thought) for receiving of him when he fled from Saul. And Because that near relations should affect our hearts for benefits bestowed on them to whom we Are united, either by kindred and alliance, by Nation or profession ▪ he was not unmindful to requite the kindness of the men of Iabish-Gilead, which they showed unto the dead body of his predecessor and Father-in-law Saul;
yea, so carefull was hee to have this duty of thankfulnesse performed, that it is part of his charge that he gave unto his son Solomon a little before his death, wishing him to shew kindnesse unto the sons of Barzillai, and to let thē be of those that eat at his Table:
yea, so careful was he to have this duty of thankfulness performed, that it is part of his charge that he gave unto his son Solomon a little before his death, wishing him to show kindness unto the Sons of Barzillai, and to let them be of those that eat At his Table:
Even so this blessed Apostle S. Paul, not only in our Text, but in diverse other places commending the duties of courtesie, which were shewen unto him, expresseth his thankfulnesse;
Even so this blessed Apostle S. Paul, not only in our Text, but in diverse other places commending the duties of courtesy, which were shown unto him, Expresses his thankfulness;
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What is thy servant, that thou shouldest looke upon such a dead Dog as I am? But especially in expressing their gratitude towards God, they are ready to say as David doth, What is man, that thou art mindfull of him,
What is thy servant, that thou Shouldst look upon such a dead Dog as I am? But especially in expressing their gratitude towards God, they Are ready to say as David does, What is man, that thou art mindful of him,
and the son of man, that thou visitest him? Or else more particularly of their owne persons, with the same Prophet, they are ready to cry out, Who am I O Lord? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? Thus, I say, being ready alwayes to acknowledge their owne unworthinesse, they secretly insinuate their thankfulnesse,
and the son of man, that thou visitest him? Or Else more particularly of their own Persons, with the same Prophet, they Are ready to cry out, Who am I Oh Lord? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? Thus, I say, being ready always to acknowledge their own unworthiness, they secretly insinuate their thankfulness,
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the favours which they receive, in this particular may be likened to wounds, the remembrance whereof continues (as we are wont to say) but for the space of nine dayes, no sooner ripe than rotten.
the favours which they receive, in this particular may be likened to wounds, the remembrance whereof continues (as we Are wont to say) but for the Molle of nine days, no sooner ripe than rotten.
notwithstanding they were preserved from their enemies by Davids meanes, yet they made but a wicked retribution hereof, in being forward to deliver him up into the hands of his enemy Saul: poore David ;
notwithstanding they were preserved from their enemies by Davids means, yet they made but a wicked retribution hereof, in being forward to deliver him up into the hands of his enemy Saul: poor David;
and therefore twice in the first of Samuel 23. he demands of the Lord, O Lord God of Israel, I beseech thee tell thy servant, will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men, into the hands of Saul? They will deliver thee up, saith the Lord;
and Therefore twice in the First of Samuel 23. he demands of the Lord, Oh Lord God of Israel, I beseech thee tell thy servant, will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men, into the hands of Saul? They will deliver thee up, Says the Lord;
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It was no lesse abominable ingratitude in Ioash King of Iudah, who unjustly caused to bee put to death, the son of Iehoida the High Priest, which Iehoida, had saved his life,
It was no less abominable ingratitude in Joash King of Iudah, who unjustly caused to be put to death, the son of Jehoida the High Priest, which Jehoida, had saved his life,
and shall so remaine, as long as the Sun and Moone endureth, That Ioash the King remembred no• the kindnesse which Iehoida had done unto him, but slew his sonne. Oh, I would to God, that this age wherein we live, could not afford us examples for this so hatefull a vice:
and shall so remain, as long as the Sun and Moon Endureth, That Joash the King remembered no• the kindness which Jehoida had done unto him, but slew his son. O, I would to God, that this age wherein we live, could not afford us Examples for this so hateful a vice:
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but alas, how do most men slight, not onely Man, but God, who gives unto them life, health, food, raiment, liberty, peace, plenty, seasonable times, and such like;
but alas, how do most men slight, not only Man, but God, who gives unto them life, health, food, raiment, liberty, peace, plenty, seasonable times, and such like;
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where shall a man finde a gratefull Samaritan? or such an one as Elisha was, who will study with himselfe, to requite a good turne? surely the number is but small,
where shall a man find a grateful Samaritan? or such an one as Elisha was, who will study with himself, to requite a good turn? surely the number is but small,
unlesse it be some good Deborah, some vertuous Ruth, some godly David, some religious Paul, to whom thou shewest kindnesse, its very likely to be either passed over in silence,
unless it be Some good Deborah, Some virtuous Ruth, Some godly David, Some religious Paul, to whom thou shewest kindness, its very likely to be either passed over in silence,
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Vse 2. From hence, let all men learne, who from others have received kindnesses, from the example here of S. Paul, and other of Gods people mentioned in the Scripture, to returne thankfulnesse, and you especially among the rest, whose lives were preserved in this so great a streit,
Use 2. From hence, let all men Learn, who from Others have received Kindnesses, from the Exampl Here of S. Paul, and other of God's people mentioned in the Scripture, to return thankfulness, and you especially among the rest, whose lives were preserved in this so great a strait,
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Let your thankefulnesse appeare, by some reasonable recompence of their labour and paines; ôh, how would this animate and stirre them up, to do the like to others,
Let your thankfulness appear, by Some reasonable recompense of their labour and pains; ôh, how would this animate and stir them up, to do the like to Others,
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I doubt not, but that it would prevaile with some, if not with all. But on the contrary, when they shall bee sleighted, and receive nought for their labour, but trouble and sorrow;
I doubt not, but that it would prevail with Some, if not with all. But on the contrary, when they shall be sleighted, and receive nought for their labour, but trouble and sorrow;
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It is mervaile (saith one) how a man can lie downe without this consideration, especially (say I) if he remember how that it is a duty by God commended, and the neglect therof by him punished, the contrary being a vice so hatefull, that (as the heathen man saith) when thou hast called a man by it, thou hast spoken the worst thou canst of him.
It is marvel (Says one) how a man can lie down without this consideration, especially (say I) if he Remember how that it is a duty by God commended, and the neglect thereof by him punished, the contrary being a vice so hateful, that (as the heathen man Says) when thou hast called a man by it, thou hast spoken the worst thou Canst of him.
The lawes of Athens, Persia, and Macedonia, by the light of nature, strictly condemned it, and made such persons as were guilty of it, subject to accusation and sharpe punishment;
The laws of Athens, Persiam, and Macedonia, by the Light of nature, strictly condemned it, and made such Persons as were guilty of it, Subject to accusation and sharp punishment;
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you who are now living to heare this duty pressed unto you, might have been of the number of those whose bodyes your own eyes beheld, lying dead and naked upon the shoare, some pittifully bruised through the violence of the waves, others miserably torne with beating against the rockes; well, think upon it;
you who Are now living to hear this duty pressed unto you, might have been of the number of those whose bodies your own eyes beheld, lying dead and naked upon the shore, Some pitifully Bruised through the violence of the waves, Others miserably torn with beating against the Rocks; well, think upon it;
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you are some of those which the Psalmist mentioneth, that are much indebted unto God for deliverance, you go down to the Sea in ships, you doe businesse in great waters, you see the workes of the Lord and his wonders in the deepe,
you Are Some of those which the Psalmist mentioneth, that Are much indebted unto God for deliverance, you go down to the Sea in ships, you do business in great waters, you see the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep,
their being in a strange place, and present want of food and rayment, &c. All which these barbarous people taking notice of, were thereby moved and stirred up, to shew them kindnesse;
their being in a strange place, and present want of food and raiment, etc. All which these barbarous people taking notice of, were thereby moved and stirred up, to show them kindness;
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and (as it was the manner of the heathens) conside•ing of that conjunction of men in humanity, they observed this law of courtesie, to shew mercy to them that were in misery.
and (as it was the manner of the Heathens) conside•ing of that conjunction of men in humanity, they observed this law of courtesy, to show mercy to them that were in misery.
she being an Aegyptian, beholding the Childe Moses in a basket, which shee had espied swimming in the River Nilus, and commanded to be taken up, was by the light of nature moved to compassion;
she being an Egyptian, beholding the Child Moses in a basket, which she had espied swimming in the River Nilus, and commanded to be taken up, was by the Light of nature moved to compassion;
not onely because the Child was faire and well featured, and therefore did greatly delight her (as Iosephus thinketh) but also in regard of the present misery the babe was then in, which wept upon her,
not only Because the Child was fair and well featured, and Therefore did greatly delight her (as Iosephus Thinketh) but also in regard of the present misery the babe was then in, which wept upon her,
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They brought (saith the text) beds and basons and earthen vessells and wheate and barlie and flower and parched corne and beans and lentiles & parched pulse, &c. for David and for his people that were with him for to eate;
They brought (Says the text) Beds and basons and earthen vessels and wheat and Barley and flower and parched corn and beans and lentils & parched pulse, etc. for David and for his people that were with him for to eat;
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for such as they saw naked, they cloathed; those whom they beheld barefoot, they shod; and such as were hungry and thirsty they gave them to eat and to drink:
for such as they saw naked, they clothed; those whom they beheld barefoot, they shod; and such as were hungry and thirsty they gave them to eat and to drink:
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What should I speake of Iob, that holy man, heare himselfe speake in his owne words Chapter, 31.16, 17, 18, 19. verses, and from thence you may observe, that then he thought it best to shew mercy,
What should I speak of Job, that holy man, hear himself speak in his own words Chapter, 31.16, 17, 18, 19. Verses, and from thence you may observe, that then he Thought it best to show mercy,
It was a worthy saying of Ebedmelech that noble Courtier, unto his lord and Master the King, Ieremiah the Prophet whom these men have cast into the dungeon, is like to die for hunger in the place where he is, &c. Surely,
It was a worthy saying of Ebedmelech that noble Courtier, unto his lord and Master the King, Jeremiah the Prophet whom these men have cast into the dungeon, is like to die for hunger in the place where he is, etc. Surely,
which he did, not only by acquainting the King of his distresse, but was himselfe also an Instrument of drawing him out of that deep dungeon, wth cords of old clouts and rotten ragges, which he had devised and made for the same purpose.
which he did, not only by acquainting the King of his distress, but was himself also an Instrument of drawing him out of that deep dungeon, with cords of old clouts and rotten rags, which he had devised and made for the same purpose.
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and went to him, and bound up his wounds, &c. But what need I to multiply examples in this so manifest a truth? do•h not God himselfe expresly command us, that when we see and behold others in misery, we should thereby be stirred up and moved to mercy? I am sure these places prove it, Deut. 15.7, 8. Iames 2.15, 16. neither is sufficient reason wanting for the confirmation of it. Then is the fittingest time.
and went to him, and bound up his wounds, etc. But what need I to multiply Examples in this so manifest a truth? do•h not God himself expressly command us, that when we see and behold Others in misery, we should thereby be stirred up and moved to mercy? I am sure these places prove it, Deuteronomy 15.7, 8. James 2.15, 16. neither is sufficient reason wanting for the confirmation of it. Then is the fittingest time.
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ôh how faire a thing is mercy in the time of anguish and trouble? (saith Iesus the son of Syrac ) it is like a cloud of raine that commeth in the time of a drought:
ôh how fair a thing is mercy in the time of anguish and trouble? (Says Iesus the son of Syracuse) it is like a cloud of rain that comes in the time of a drought:
A morsell of bread to a hungry man, how sweet is it, or a cup of cold water to one that is athirst, tell me? how welcome do you thinke was the kindnesse which Ruth received from Boaz in the time of her distresse,
A morsel of bred to a hungry man, how sweet is it, or a cup of cold water to one that is athirst, tell me? how welcome do you think was the kindness which Ruth received from Boaz in the time of her distress,
though for the present it were but meane, in suffering her to gleane amongst the sheaves of barly, &c. yet doth her Mother i• law say, blessed bee he that did take knowledge of thee.
though for the present it were but mean, in suffering her to glean among the sheaves of Barley, etc. yet does her Mother i• law say, blessed be he that did take knowledge of thee.
An• was not that a joyfull Cave to the hūdred Prophets, wherin Obadia had hid them from the fury of Iezabel? ôh how sweet was the bread and water which he then fed them withall!
An• was not that a joyful Cave to the hūdred prophets, wherein Obadiah had hid them from the fury of Jezebel? ôh how sweet was the bred and water which he then fed them withal!
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who stretch forth their hands for helpe? Thou shalt open thine hand unto thy brother, to thy needy and to thy poore in the Land. Our bread must be dealt to the hungry, our doors open to receive the poore and needy, our garments ready to cloath the naked (as the Prophet speaketh) these, these are they which call for mercy at our hands, the hungry cry for bread, the thirsty for drinke, the naked for cloathing, the harbourles for house roome, the sick for visiting, the troubled for comforting, in a word, all that are in misery, crave for mercy;
who stretch forth their hands for help? Thou shalt open thine hand unto thy brother, to thy needy and to thy poor in the Land. Our bred must be dealt to the hungry, our doors open to receive the poor and needy, our garments ready to cloth the naked (as the Prophet speaks) these, these Are they which call for mercy At our hands, the hungry cry for bred, the thirsty for drink, the naked for clothing, the harbourles for house room, the sick for visiting, the troubled for comforting, in a word, all that Are in misery, crave for mercy;
who sees not, but that times alter and change? and are not men (in like manner) variable in their dispositions? Qui non est hodiè, cras minus apius erit.
who sees not, but that times altar and change? and Are not men (in like manner) variable in their dispositions? Qui non est hodiè, cras minus apius erit.
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ou• goods may be taken from us, that so (when we be willing) we may want opportunity to shew mercy, the which (though the world makes little account of) is an heauy curse,
ou• goods may be taken from us, that so (when we be willing) we may want opportunity to show mercy, the which (though the world makes little account of) is an heavy curse,
I would to God, that the consciences of some of you, which heare mee this day, could not beare witnesse with me, that ye are the men, who most barbarously have offended in this kinde.
I would to God, that the Consciences of Some of you, which hear me this day, could not bear witness with me, that you Are the men, who most barbarously have offended in this kind.
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Misery upon your Coast is so common an object, that custome herein hath even extinguished naturall affection In mine own hearing, I have heard the distressed pleade with you, cry unto you, intreate you, not only in consideration of that common bond of humanity,
Misery upon your Coast is so Common an Object, that custom herein hath even extinguished natural affection In mine own hearing, I have herd the distressed plead with you, cry unto you, entreat you, not only in consideration of that Common bound of humanity,
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for Dogs and Crowes, to make a prey of (did not the better sort amongst you, whose care herein is to be commended in some reasonable time, take order for their buriall) whose bodies,
for Dogs and Crows, to make a prey of (did not the better sort among you, whose care herein is to be commended in Some reasonable time, take order for their burial) whose bodies,
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It that be true which the Father saith, exagerating the fact of that cruell Souldier, which with a Speare pierced the side of Christ after he was dead, viz. That it is far worse to offer any contumely or disgrace to one that is dead, than is the punishment of the Crosse.
It that be true which the Father Says, exaggerating the fact of that cruel Soldier, which with a Spear pierced the side of christ After he was dead, viz. That it is Far Worse to offer any contumely or disgrace to one that is dead, than is the punishment of the Cross.
oh how fearefull and lamentable shall their case be, against whom the Iudge may thus proceed in sentence, Depart from me ye cursed, &c. For I had meat,
o how fearful and lamentable shall their case be, against whom the Judge may thus proceed in sentence, Depart from me you cursed, etc. For I had meat,
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Vse 2. This may informe us of the great error and mistake of those, which misguiding their affaires without judgement, are forward to extend their liberality and workes of bounty, to such as have no need:
Use 2. This may inform us of the great error and mistake of those, which misguiding their affairs without judgement, Are forward to extend their liberality and works of bounty, to such as have no need:
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but they are willing to do little or nothing for the distressed, for thē by whom they thinke to be answered nothing againe, these for the most part are contemned and despised;
but they Are willing to do little or nothing for the distressed, for them by whom they think to be answered nothing again, these for the most part Are contemned and despised;
as Iob saith, He that is ready to slip with his feet, that is, which is fallen from prosperity to adversity, is as a Lamp despised, in the thought of him that is at ease ;
as Job Says, He that is ready to slip with his feet, that is, which is fallen from Prosperity to adversity, is as a Lamp despised, in the Thought of him that is At ease;
Surely, these men account all that to be lost, which man repayeth not, and so by this meanes they omit the present opportunity, or poore mans necessity.
Surely, these men account all that to be lost, which man repayeth not, and so by this means they omit the present opportunity, or poor men necessity.
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we may finde objects almost in every place, in every City, Towne, and Countrey, (if we please but to harken) we may heare the cries of the distressed, bewailing themselves in their miseries,
we may find objects almost in every place, in every city, Town, and Country, (if we please but to harken) we may hear the cries of the distressed, bewailing themselves in their misery's,
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and I will kill you with the sword, &c. You are men, (many of you) of the same profession with those, which unhappily many times are cast away upon your Coast;
and I will kill you with the sword, etc. You Are men, (many of you) of the same profession with those, which unhappily many times Are cast away upon your Coast;
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you of all others considering your liablenesse to the same misery, should take pity on them, ayde and assist them for the best, what they may doe in such a case,
you of all Others considering your liableness to the same misery, should take pity on them, aid and assist them for the best, what they may do in such a case,
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and for the dead bodies of those that have perished in these heavie times, you should labour to have them committed to the earth, with as much speed as conveniently you may,
and for the dead bodies of those that have perished in these heavy times, you should labour to have them committed to the earth, with as much speed as conveniently you may,
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What a shame is it to suffer Figuram & figmentum Dei (as Lactantius calleth it) the work-manship of God, Gods Image to be exposed and cast out for a prey to wild beasts and birds;
What a shame is it to suffer Figuram & figmentum Dei (as Lactantius calls it) the workmanship of God, God's Image to be exposed and cast out for a prey to wild beasts and Birds;
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that which hath been so worthy an Instrument, should not be irreverently intreated, though dead; what though Pompeys Exequies do but little profit deceased bodies;
that which hath been so worthy an Instrument, should not be irreverently entreated, though dead; what though Pompeys Exequies do but little profit deceased bodies;
as great courtesies, shewen unto you in your distresses, and let your workes of mercy extend themselves epecially to such as are in misery, so doing you shall
as great courtesies, shown unto you in your Distresses, and let your works of mercy extend themselves especially to such as Are in misery, so doing you shall
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therefore the Psalmist describes him to be a helper at opportunities, in the needfull times of trouble, The Lord Lord will bee a refuge for the oppressed ;
Therefore the Psalmist describes him to be a helper At opportunities, in the needful times of trouble, The Lord Lord will be a refuge for the oppressed;
In the mountwill the LORD beseene. Which was occa•ioned by the Lords appearing and shewing himselfe unto Abraham upon the Mount Moriah, for the preservation of Isack, when he should have been offered up for a sacrifice,
In the mountwill the LORD beseen. Which was occa•ioned by the lords appearing and showing himself unto Abraham upon the Mount Moriah, for the preservation of Isaac, when he should have been offered up for a sacrifice,
then, even then, in so great a streit, God in mercy releived him. 2 You shall obtaine mercy for your selves; compare, Ier. 38.9. with Chap. 39. ult. Ioshua 6.17, 25. Mat. 25.40. God respecteth the circumstances of time, ••d such actions of all other, are the best plea•ing unto him that be done in their season:
then, even then, in so great a strait, God in mercy relieved him. 2 You shall obtain mercy for your selves; compare, Jeremiah 38.9. with Chap. 39. ult. Ioshua 6.17, 25. Mathew 25.40. God respecteth the Circumstances of time, ••d such actions of all other, Are the best plea•ing unto him that be done in their season:
The Hospitality of Publius in this place, was not unrewarded, for the Lord restored his Father to health (by the hand of Paul ) who was indeed sicke of a dangerous disease, by which meanes he would testifie (saith Calvin ) how greatly that courte•ie, which is shewen to men in misery,
The Hospitality of Publius in this place, was not unrewarded, for the Lord restored his Father to health (by the hand of Paul) who was indeed sick of a dangerous disease, by which means he would testify (Says calvin) how greatly that courte•ie, which is shown to men in misery,
or they be not able to recompence those, who have done good unto them, yet GOD himselfe will abundantly restore to men, whatsoever they have bestowed at his commandement,
or they be not able to recompense those, who have done good unto them, yet GOD himself will abundantly restore to men, whatsoever they have bestowed At his Commandment,
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and powre into our hearts that most excellent gift of Charity, grant that we may expresse the fruits of it in our conversation, in being ready to helpe and succour such as are in any want and misery.
and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of Charity, grant that we may express the fruits of it in our Conversation, in being ready to help and succour such as Are in any want and misery.
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and amongst others such as travaile upon the Seas, in their lawfull vocations, ôh bee thou unto them a refuge against the stormy wind and the Tempest, let their lives and goods be precious in thy sight, stand by them, looke upon them, be with them by thy power, to defend them from all dangers, either of forraine enemies, home-bred Pirates,
and among Others such as travail upon the Seas, in their lawful vocations, ôh be thou unto them a refuge against the stormy wind and the Tempest, let their lives and goods be precious in thy sighed, stand by them, look upon them, be with them by thy power, to defend them from all dangers, either of foreign enemies, Homebred Pirates,
or outragious Tempests, Lord give them the feare of thy name, the love of thy mercy, peace in their consciences, sa•ety in their ships, health in their persons, mutuall love amongst themselves, obedience to their Governours, contentment with th•ir provisions, successe in their businesse,
or outrageous Tempests, Lord give them the Fear of thy name, the love of thy mercy, peace in their Consciences, sa•ety in their ships, health in their Persons, mutual love among themselves, Obedience to their Governors, contentment with th•ir provisions, success in their business,
Veritaes agnoscit & sa•e•ut u•de sit acceptū beneficium. Iustitia obligat nos ad aequitatem seu ad mutua quaedam officia. Fabritius in Ps. 40. con. 5.
Veritaes agnoscit & sa•e•ut u•de sit acceptū beneficium. Iustitia obligate nos ad aequitatem seu ad mutuam quaedam Offices. Fabritius in Ps. 40. con. 5.
V•gebat cos miseria non una•in naufragio ami•erunt omnia bona sua: madidi funt ex marinis undi•; urgentur nunc etiā pluvia, quae instat, accidit hiberni temporis frigus, & ipsi nudi sunt & bene madidi. Aret. in loc.
V•gebat cos Miseria non una•in naufragio ami•erunt omnia Bona sua: madidi Front ex marinis undi•; urgentur nunc etiā pluvia, Quae Instant, accidit Hibernia Temporis Frigus, & ipsi nudi sunt & bene madidi. Aret. in loc.
Censorium Funus, The honorable and solemne manner of buriall, as the Censor-ship was the most honorable office and accomplishment as it were of all other. See Polybius lib. 6. & Cornelius Tacit hist. lib. 4.18.
Censorium Funus, The honourable and solemn manner of burial, as the Censorship was the most honourable office and accomplishment as it were of all other. See Polybius lib. 6. & Cornelius Tacit hist. lib. 4.18.
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