A sermon preached in Trinity-College Chappell before the University of Dublin, January the 9th, 1693/4 being the first Secular Day since its foundation by Queen Elizabeth / by St. George Ashe ...
A SERMON Preach'd before the UNIVERSITY of DƲBLIN. St. Matthew XXVI. 13. Verily I say unto you, wheresoever this Gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this Woman has done, be told for a memorial of her.
A SERMON Preached before the UNIVERSITY of DƲBLIN. Saint Matthew XXVI. 13. Verily I say unto you, wheresoever this Gospel shall be preached in the Whole world, there shall also this, that this Woman has done, be told for a memorial of her.
that our Blessed Saviour who came into the World to teach us Virtue in every instance, could not be wanting to inculcate as well by Example as Precept this general parent one, this Original Spring which gives force and activity to so many lesser Graces, which makes Love to admire, Joy to applaud, Humility to reflect upon the indigence of humane Nature that needed such benefits, Thankfulness ever to celebrate 'em,
that our Blessed Saviour who Come into the World to teach us Virtue in every instance, could not be wanting to inculcate as well by Exampl as Precept this general parent one, this Original Spring which gives force and activity to so many lesser Graces, which makes Love to admire, Joy to applaud, Humility to reflect upon the indigence of humane Nature that needed such benefits, Thankfulness ever to celebrate they,
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A certain Pious Woman (as we read in the Verses preceding, the same who in another Gospel chose the better part, the one thing needful) having profited much by the Doctrine of Jesus,
A certain Pious Woman (as we read in the Verses preceding, the same who in Another Gospel chosen the better part, the one thing needful) having profited much by the Doctrine of jesus,
A Princess the most eminent for Piety, Learning, Chastity, and Happy Government that ever blessed these Kingdoms, having enlightened our n•ighbouring Nation with the brightness of the Reformation, a•d fenc'd it in by Laws and just Authority against all the open force and secret contrivances of Popery or Schism;
A Princess the most eminent for Piety, Learning, Chastity, and Happy Government that ever blessed these Kingdoms, having enlightened our n•ighbouring nation with the brightness of the Reformation, a•d fenced it in by Laws and just authority against all the open force and secret contrivances of Popery or Schism;
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and as the most effectual means to polish the one and reform the other, Founded this Seminary (whose Secular Solemnity we now Celebrate) whence true Religion,
and as the most effectual means to polish the one and reform the other, Founded this Seminary (whose Secular Solemnity we now Celebrate) whence true Religion,
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like Ointment, might smooth the natural roughness of our Temper, supple our morosest Passions, make us of a cheerful Countenance, render us active & fit for any Employment to which Church or State should call us;
like Ointment, might smooth the natural roughness of our Temper, supple our morosest Passion, make us of a cheerful Countenance, render us active & fit for any Employment to which Church or State should call us;
and thô some ignorant or envious by-standers may (as Judas) with indignation say, to what purpose was this wast? what needed this Royal Munificence? yet we and all who are benefitted by this Auspicious Foundation, must ever gratefully join with our Blessed Saviour in my Text, Verily we say unto you, wheresoever the Gospel (whose Holy Doctrine we have here suck'd in,
and though Some ignorant or envious bystanders may (as Judas) with Indignation say, to what purpose was this waste? what needed this Royal Munificence? yet we and all who Are benefited by this Auspicious Foundation, must ever gratefully join with our Blessed Saviour in my Text, Verily we say unto you, wheresoever the Gospel (whose Holy Doctrine we have Here sucked in,
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and to the understanding and declaring of which we have been here train'd up and educated) shall be preach'd by any of us in the whole world, there also this, that this Woman has done for us, shall •e told as a memorial of her.
and to the understanding and declaring of which we have been Here trained up and educated) shall be preached by any of us in the Whole world, there also this, that this Woman has done for us, shall •e told as a memorial of her.
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for Thanks and Acknowledgments are a Tribute payable by the poorest, the most indigent wretch, the most forlorn Widow has still her two Mites to throw in, has a Heart to be sensible of,
for Thanks and Acknowledgments Are a Tribute payable by the Poorest, the most indigent wretch, the most forlorn Widow has still her two Mites to throw in, has a Heart to be sensible of,
one may evidently discover it in all the Elements, in the Air and Flame, in the Seas and Rivers, in the Earth and Sun, in the friendly correspondence between the higher and the lower World;
one may evidently discover it in all the Elements, in the Air and Flame, in the Seas and rivers, in the Earth and Sun, in the friendly correspondence between the higher and the lower World;
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the Hands and Limbs labour dayly to bring in Food and Provision to the Stomach, (as it is handsomly applied in Menenius Agrippa 's Apologue) which is gratefully return'd in strength and nutriment, diffused to all the members of the Body.
the Hands and Limbs labour daily to bring in Food and Provision to the Stomach, (as it is handsomely applied in Menenius Agrippa is Apologue) which is gratefully returned in strength and nutriment, diffused to all the members of the Body.
nor the Earth beneath afford any thing like him, there is nothing besides himself but Hell, which is both the Region and the Emblem of Ingratitude, that is always receiving and never endeavouring to require;
nor the Earth beneath afford any thing like him, there is nothing beside himself but Hell, which is both the Region and the Emblem of Ingratitude, that is always receiving and never endeavouring to require;
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Now if even Natural Religion prompts so strongly to this Duty, what impressions must the Gospel make, which so far outshines both the dim Light of that,
Now if even Natural Religion prompts so strongly to this Duty, what impressions must the Gospel make, which so Far outshines both the dim Light of that,
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and the brighter Inspirations of the Law? which has so far refined upon all the Duties of Morality, that it declares even Anger and Harsh Words to be Murder,
and the Brighter Inspirations of the Law? which has so Far refined upon all the Duties of Morality, that it declares even Anger and Harsh Words to be Murder,
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then what tender sentiments, what a rapturous sense of real Love must it inspire for Friends and Benefactors? who have here express'd the noblest Charity to us,
then what tender sentiments, what a rapturous sense of real Love must it inspire for Friends and Benefactors? who have Here expressed the Noblest Charity to us,
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these are truly Obligations as eternal as our Souls, and therefore 'tis but reasonable that our Gratitude, the memory of them shou'd be as immortal also.
these Are truly Obligations as Eternal as our Souls, and Therefore it's but reasonable that our Gratitude, the memory of them should be as immortal also.
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But Words and Complements are no sutable return to our Pious Benefactors, our justest Acknowledgments must be express'd by a diligent endeavouring to answer all the great and useful ends of their Donations, by promoting the knowledge and practise of Religion and Piety, the advancement of Learning, by a sedulous application to all the improvements of Education,
But Words and Compliments Are no suitable return to our Pious Benefactors, our Justest Acknowledgments must be expressed by a diligent endeavouring to answer all the great and useful ends of their Donations, by promoting the knowledge and practice of Religion and Piety, the advancement of Learning, by a sedulous application to all the improvements of Education,
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as also the numerous advantages which the Learning and Arts therein cultivated derive to all the degrees and stations of life, as it will best instruct us in our Duty,
as also the numerous advantages which the Learning and Arts therein cultivated derive to all the Degrees and stations of life, as it will best instruct us in our Duty,
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so it may in some measure contribute to perpetuate the Memory of our Munificent Founders and Benefactors, oncourage others to imitate their Generous Examples,
so it may in Some measure contribute to perpetuate the Memory of our Munificent Founders and Benefactors, oncourage Others to imitate their Generous Examples,
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But here it may be expedient to remove a mischievous prejudice against Academick Studies, which comes recommended in a venerable imposing Proverbial Dress,
But Here it may be expedient to remove a mischievous prejudice against Academic Studies, which comes recommended in a venerable imposing Proverbial Dress,
as if Ignorance were the only True Mother of Devotion, and Learning of Atheism; however antient this saying may be, 'tis certain that Humane Nature and the Service of God are little beholden to them who first introduced the false observation,
as if Ignorance were the only True Mother of Devotion, and Learning of Atheism; however ancient this saying may be, it's certain that Humane Nature and the Service of God Are little beholden to them who First introduced the false observation,
as if Simplicity and Dulness were becoming Qualifications for the Divine Worship, or that the Light of Reason should ever be likely to produce a Spiritual Darkness;
as if Simplicity and Dullness were becoming Qualifications for the Divine Worship, or that the Light of Reason should ever be likely to produce a Spiritual Darkness;
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nay, as if God had despised our Rational Services, it complements him still with Brutish Sacrifices, Man without Ʋnderstanding being justly compared (by the Psalmist) to the Beasts that perish; both Reason and Revelation assure us, that all Sin and Error proceed from Ignorance, that 'tis the blindness of the Understanding which misguides the Will,
nay, as if God had despised our Rational Services, it compliments him still with Brutish Sacrifices, Man without Ʋnderstanding being justly compared (by the Psalmist) to the Beasts that perish; both Reason and Revelation assure us, that all since and Error proceed from Ignorance, that it's the blindness of the Understanding which misguides the Will,
and our Blessed Saviour says the same thing to the Jews, Ye do err (says he) not knowing the Scriptures and the Power of God, the Scriptures which Reveal his Will, and the World his Power; as if the study of these two Books were the best preservative from Error and Irreligion,
and our Blessed Saviour Says the same thing to the jews, You do err (Says he) not knowing the Scriptures and the Power of God, the Scriptures which Reveal his Will, and the World his Power; as if the study of these two Books were the best preservative from Error and Irreligion,
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to omit the former (which yet makes one of the noblest parts of that Knowledg and Learning I am discoursing of) how must the contemplation of the Admirable Order and oeconomy of Nature in all its Productions and Periods, in all its several Seasons and Revolutions:
to omit the former (which yet makes one of the Noblest parts of that Knowledge and Learning I am discoursing of) how must the contemplation of the Admirable Order and economy of Nature in all its Productions and Periods, in all its several Seasons and Revolutions:
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but likewise insensibly raise 'em up to the great Author and Contriver of this wonderful Masterpiece? When God himself would represent his own Magnificence and Glory, he directs to his Works;
but likewise insensibly raise they up to the great Author and Contriver of this wondered Masterpiece? When God himself would represent his own Magnificence and Glory, he directs to his Works;
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By the help of this Prospect we may discover conspicuous Characters of Gods Omnipotence, and sound his Wisdom as far as the short line of Humane Reason is capable;
By the help of this Prospect we may discover conspicuous Characters of God's Omnipotence, and found his Wisdom as Far as the short line of Humane Reason is capable;
thus by the Scale of Visibles, Contemplation and Knowledge lead us up to that Supreme Invisible Power which gives the Spring and Motion to all this mighty Machine;
thus by the Scale of Visibles, Contemplation and Knowledge led us up to that Supreme Invisible Power which gives the Spring and Motion to all this mighty Machine;
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and by the steps and links of the Creation, our Inquisitions may guide us till we ascend to the top of that Chain, which the Poets feign'd was fastned to Jupiter 's Throne.
and by the steps and links of the Creation, our Inquisitions may guide us till we ascend to the top of that Chain, which the Poets feigned was fastened to Jupiter is Throne.
Such dawnings of Divinity does each part of Knowledge contain, that the Astronomer finds a Deity in the Uniform Motion of Coelestial Bodies, and Regular Vicissitude of Seasons;
Such dawnings of Divinity does each part of Knowledge contain, that the Astronomer finds a Deity in the Uniform Motion of Celestial Bodies, and Regular Vicissitude of Seasons;
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and thô the Obvious Firmament, the Visible Beauties of the great World, and the appearing variety and fitness of those parts which make up the little one in Man, could scarce secure Galen from Atheism:
and though the Obvious Firmament, the Visible Beauty's of the great World, and the appearing variety and fitness of those parts which make up the little one in Man, could scarce secure Galen from Atheism:
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Yet when he pried farther by Anatomical Inquiries, and saw the surprizing diversity, aptness, and order of the minutest Fibres and Passages that are in the inward Fabrick, he could not then abstain from the devoutness of an Anthem of Acknowledgment;
Yet when he pried farther by Anatomical Inquiries, and saw the surprising diversity, aptness, and order of the minutest Fibres and Passages that Are in the inward Fabric, he could not then abstain from the devoutness of an Anthem of Acknowledgment;
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nor can it otherwise happen, but that the Discoveries which are dayly made by Study in God's Immense Treasury, must needs every moment fill the Soul with pleasant astonishment,
nor can it otherwise happen, but that the Discoveries which Are daily made by Study in God's Immense Treasury, must needs every moment fill the Soul with pleasant astonishment,
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and enflame the Heart with the ardors of the highest Love and Devotion, and the Contemplation of God's Works ▪ join'd with these natural pious Sentiments, seem almost an anticipation of that Bright and Clear Knowledg, which we shall hereafter enjoy in Heaven.
and inflame the Heart with the ardors of the highest Love and Devotion, and the Contemplation of God's Works ▪ joined with these natural pious Sentiments, seem almost an anticipation of that Bright and Clear Knowledge, which we shall hereafter enjoy in Heaven.
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Nay, of such a pious tendency is Learning, that in proportion to the Phylosophy, and Knowledge, in which various Nations excell'd, God has generally been worshipped in former Ages;
Nay, of such a pious tendency is Learning, that in proportion to the Philosophy, and Knowledge, in which various nations excelled, God has generally been worshipped in former Ages;
In Egypt, where they had the best opportunities of studying the Natures of Living Creatures, by reason of that Variety, which their River and Land produced;
In Egypt, where they had the best opportunities of studying the Nature's of Living Creatures, by reason of that Variety, which their River and Land produced;
And shall Learning now be stigmatiz'd for contempt of Divinity, when of old it did rather incline Men to Superstition, which is the supersaetation and rankness of Religion,
And shall Learning now be stigmatized for contempt of Divinity, when of old it did rather incline Men to Superstition, which is the supersaetation and rankness of Religion,
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and quite the other extreme? Formerly Priests and Scholars were Synonimous Words, and the great Apostles of Natural Theology, the Preachers of Un-enlightened Divinity thrô the World, were no others than the Phylosophers and Wisemen;
and quite the other extreme? Formerly Priests and Scholars were Synonymous Words, and the great Apostles of Natural Theology, the Preachers of Un-enlightened Divinity thrô the World, were no Others than the Philosophers and Wise men;
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and other Useful Science, should be so far from being accounted Dangerous or Impious, that it ought rather to be esteem'd a subordinate Theology, a necessary step and gradation to those exalted Mysterious Truths, which revealed Religion discovers to us.
and other Useful Science, should be so Far from being accounted Dangerous or Impious, that it ought rather to be esteemed a subordinate Theology, a necessary step and gradation to those exalted Mysterious Truths, which revealed Religion discovers to us.
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And agreeably hereunto we find the Patriarchs and Holy Men of antient times, that were most in God's Favour, were also best Instructed in the Knowledge of his Works,
And agreeably hereunto we find the Patriarchs and Holy Men of ancient times, that were most in God's Favour, were also best Instructed in the Knowledge of his Works,
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and Contributed most to the good of Mankind by their Useful Discoveries and Inventions: Adam (we read) was acquainted with the Natures of all Living Creatures; Noah, a Planter of Vineyards;
and Contributed most to the good of Mankind by their Useful Discoveries and Inventions: Adam (we read) was acquainted with the Nature's of all Living Creatures; Noah, a Planter of Vineyards;
Abraham (as Grotius collects) an Excellent Astronomer; Isaac, prosperous in Agriculture; Jacob, blessed in his Phylosophical Experiment and Stratagem of the Speckled Rods;
Abraham (as Grotius Collects) an Excellent Astronomer; Isaac, prosperous in Agriculture; Jacob, blessed in his Philosophical Experiment and Stratagem of the Speckled Rods;
Daniel, and his Brethren, skill'd in all Learning and Wisdom, and (not to multiply Instances) they were the Phylosophers of the East, the Magi or Wisemen, who expressed the most Early Piety and Zeal for Christianity,
daniel, and his Brothers, skilled in all Learning and Wisdom, and (not to multiply Instances) they were the Philosophers of the East, the Magi or Wise men, who expressed the most Early Piety and Zeal for Christianity,
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Julian the Apostate, who was the most Refined Politick Enemy that ever Christianity had, well knew how beneficial sound Learning ever was to true Religion,
Julian the Apostate, who was the most Refined Politic Enemy that ever Christianity had, well knew how beneficial found Learning ever was to true Religion,
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and therefore the Edict which he published to suppress all Christian Schools and Colleges, was justly esteem'd a more pernitious Engine to overthrow our Religion,
and Therefore the Edict which he published to suppress all Christian Schools and Colleges, was justly esteemed a more pernicious Engine to overthrow our Religion,
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Let them therefore, whose Interest it is to preach up saving Ignorance, implicit Faith, and blind Credulity; who cou'd declare the Assertion of Antipodes to be a point of Heresy, and imprison poor Galileo in the Inquisition for proving the Earth's Motion; who cou'd pronounce Mathematicks heretofore to be Magick, and find Damnable Heresie in Greek and Hebrew: Let such (I say) applaud Ignorance as the Mother of Devotion, condemn all curious Researches and free Disquisitions in Learning,
Let them Therefore, whose Interest it is to preach up Saving Ignorance, implicit Faith, and blind Credulity; who could declare the Assertion of Antipodes to be a point of Heresy, and imprison poor Galileo in the Inquisition for proving the Earth's Motion; who could pronounce Mathematics heretofore to be Magic, and find Damnable Heresy in Greek and Hebrew: Let such (I say) applaud Ignorance as the Mother of Devotion, condemn all curious Researches and free Disquisitions in Learning,
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and we can never make War against Learning, without Undermining one of our chief Strengths, our most successful Weapon, with which we combat Enthusiasm on one hand, and Supers•ition on the other.
and we can never make War against Learning, without Undermining one of our chief Strengths, our most successful Weapon, with which we combat Enthusiasm on one hand, and Supers•ition on the other.
witness the Antient Principalities of Greece, those Celebrated Schools at once of War and Philosophy, where their greatest Generals were taken out of Colledges, from under the Institution of Wise Men and Philososophers, from the Calm and Retirement of a Study;
witness the Ancient Principalities of Greece, those Celebrated Schools At once of War and Philosophy, where their greatest Generals were taken out of Colleges, from under the Institution of Wise Men and Philosophers, from the Cam and Retirement of a Study;
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Witness Rome it self, whose Empire was never in greater Glory than when Arts too and Ingenuity were most cultivated and encouraged, Julius Caesar from an Orator became a Hero,
Witness Room it self, whose Empire was never in greater Glory than when Arts too and Ingenuity were most cultivated and encouraged, Julius Caesar from an Orator became a Hero,
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and was oftner observed with a Book than a Sword in his Hand; nay Learning among them was the undoubted and infallible step to all sorts of Preferment;
and was oftener observed with a Book than a Sword in his Hand; nay Learning among them was the undoubted and infallible step to all sorts of Preferment;
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it Recommended their Consuls and their Dictators, nor could the Government of Nations, the Dispatch of Armies, the Noise of Victories interrupt their Studies:
it Recommended their Consuls and their Dictators, nor could the Government of nations, the Dispatch of Armies, the Noise of Victories interrupt their Studies:
and then we find none but Plato 's wish'd for Emperors, such as were Phylosophers too, a succession of Antonines, Trajans, Adrians, such Wise and Learned Princes,
and then we find none but Plato is wished for Emperor's, such as were Philosophers too, a succession of Antonines, Trajans, Adrians, such Wise and Learned Princes,
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When were these Nations more Happy, then under the long and glorious Reign of our Illustrious Foundress? whom as we must always gratefully own to be the Best Patroness of Arts and Knowledge, the Restorer of Decay'd Learning among us.
When were these nations more Happy, then under the long and glorious Reign of our Illustrious Foundress? whom as we must always gratefully own to be the Best Patroness of Arts and Knowledge, the Restorer of Decayed Learning among us.
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'T would be almost infinite to reckon up the various Helps and Compendiums which Learning has furnished to all the Inferior Arts, to the Entertainments of Peace,
IT would be almost infinite to reckon up the various Helps and Compendiums which Learning has furnished to all the Inferior Arts, to the Entertainments of Peace,
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as well as the Successes of War. What Improvements do Trade, Commerce, Navigation, the Culture of Lands and the Advancement of Mechanicks in general owe thereto? nay if we will not give these useful Inventions an Epicurean original,
as well as the Successes of War. What Improvements do Trade, Commerce, Navigation, the Culture of Lands and the Advancement of Mechanics in general owe thereto? nay if we will not give these useful Inventions an Epicurean original,
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and impute 'em wholly to Blind Chance or a fortuitous concourse of Lucky Thoughts, we must believe they proceeded from an unwearied vigorous investigation of Nature and it's Powers, from a sedulous tracing such Links and Connexions, Corollaries and Consequences,
and impute they wholly to Blind Chance or a fortuitous concourse of Lucky Thoughts, we must believe they proceeded from an unwearied vigorous investigation of Nature and it's Powers, from a sedulous tracing such Links and Connexions, Corollaries and Consequences,
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In summ, Antiquity owes all it's Heathen Gods and Divinities to the fruitful Industry of Scholars, the Admiring World of old deified their Discoveries, Built Temples and Raised Altars to the happy products of Science; and thô Theseus, Minos, and Romulus, who were Founders of Empires and Fathers of their Country, cou'd only arrive to the Inferior Honour of Heroes and Demigods: yet Ceres and Bacchus, Mercury and Apollo, who invented Ʋseful Arts and Sciences, and obliged the World with more lasting and advantageous Benefits, were Worship'd with the highest degree of Adoration and ranked among the Dij majorum Gentium. And doubtless the Discoveries of the latter bringing perpetual Profit and Advantage with them, being gentle and easy; like the still small voice, had more evident Characters of a Divine Presence and Efficacy then all the boisterous noisie transient Benefits of the former.
In sum, Antiquity owes all it's Heathen God's and Divinities to the fruitful Industry of Scholars, the Admiring World of old deified their Discoveries, Built Temples and Raised Altars to the happy products of Science; and though Theseus, Minos, and Romulus, who were Founders of Empires and Father's of their Country, could only arrive to the Inferior Honour of Heroes and Demigods: yet Ceres and Bacchus, Mercury and Apollo, who invented Ʋseful Arts and Sciences, and obliged the World with more lasting and advantageous Benefits, were Worshipped with the highest degree of Adoration and ranked among the Dij majorum Gentium. And doubtless the Discoveries of the latter bringing perpetual Profit and Advantage with them, being gentle and easy; like the still small voice, had more evident Characters of a Divine Presence and Efficacy then all the boisterous noisy Transient Benefits of the former.
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But if any are more affected with the pleasures of Thinking and Meditation (which indeed is properly to act as Men) no other Employment can afford the like Advantages.
But if any Are more affected with the pleasures of Thinking and Meditation (which indeed is properly to act as Men) no other Employment can afford the like Advantages.
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whereas these render the constitution of the Mind more vigorous and healthy, it's Faculties are made more bright and active by constant use, their fruition does not exclude Appetite, while we drink we thirst,
whereas these render the constitution of the Mind more vigorous and healthy, it's Faculties Are made more bright and active by constant use, their fruition does not exclude Appetite, while we drink we thirst,
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and adorn our Bodies, is it fit our Ʋnderstandings should ly fallow & barren, and the Divine Image which we carry within us remain neglected, dishonored, and unimproved? Is it fit our Mindes, which are large enough to embrace the whole World, and comprehend the vastest Truths, shou'd be busied only Servilely to cater for the Body,
and adorn our Bodies, is it fit our Ʋnderstandings should lie fallow & barren, and the Divine Image which we carry within us remain neglected, dishonoured, and unimproved? Is it fit our Minds, which Are large enough to embrace the Whole World, and comprehend the vastest Truths, should be busied only Servilely to cater for the Body,
and not rather employ themselves according to the dignity of their exalted Natures, and be cultivated and adorned as becomes their Heavenly Extraction? 'Tis the perfection of our Rational Part to know, that is, to be able to frame clear and distinct Conceptions, to form right Judgments,
and not rather employ themselves according to the dignity of their exalted Nature's, and be cultivated and adorned as becomes their Heavenly Extraction? It's the perfection of our Rational Part to know, that is, to be able to frame clear and distinct Conceptions, to from right Judgments,
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and Reason is the undoubted Birthright and Patrimony of every man, and whoever will suffer this valuable Entail'd Estate to ly wast and useless, or be Mortgag'd and Squander'd away for Trifles, does scarce merit Pitty,
and Reason is the undoubted Birthright and Patrimony of every man, and whoever will suffer this valuable Entailed Estate to lie wast and useless, or be Mortgaged and Squandered away for Trifles, does scarce merit Pity,
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Are we desirous to Keep the Best Company, and Converse familiarly with the Most Ingenious, the Greatest and Wisest Men that ever were? In Books we may freely talk with the most Celebrated Phylosophers, and com•endiously reap the advantage of all their Studies and Improvements;
are we desirous to Keep the Best Company, and Converse familiarly with the Most Ingenious, the Greatest and Wisest Men that ever were? In Books we may freely talk with the most Celebrated Philosophers, and com•endiously reap the advantage of all their Studies and Improvements;
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there we shall find Reason without Passion, Learning without Affectation, a•d Eloquence without Noise or Clamor; by their means we may Converse with Mighty Heroes, whom in their Lifetime we durst scarce perhaps Salute with our Eyes;
there we shall find Reason without Passion, Learning without Affectation, a•d Eloquence without Noise or Clamor; by their means we may Converse with Mighty Heroes, whom in their Lifetime we durst scarce perhaps Salute with our Eyes;
We may be admitted Confidents to Statesmen, hear Demosthenes and Cicero haranguing in open Senate, be present while Augustus and Trajan speak to their Armies, see them Riding in their Triumphal Chariots,
We may be admitted Confidents to Statesmen, hear Demosthenes and Cicero haranguing in open Senate, be present while Augustus and Trajan speak to their Armies, see them Riding in their Triumphal Chariots,
And all these Privileges we may arrive too, without Attendance and Crowding, without Brihing or Flattery, without Sawciness or Intrusion. Thus by the assistance of Books and Learning we may acquire a kind of Intellectual Omnipresence in all Ages, and to all Places; 'tis thus we break into all the hidden recesses of Truth; Indefatigable Reading brings in a vast stock of matter, which is often without form and void, like the first Chaos, till Thinking and Contemplation, like the seminal Spirit, agitate the dull shapeless lump, and work it up into Figure and Symetry.
And all these Privileges we may arrive too, without Attendance and Crowding, without Brihing or Flattery, without Sauciness or Intrusion. Thus by the assistance of Books and Learning we may acquire a kind of Intellectual Omnipresence in all Ages, and to all Places; it's thus we break into all the hidden Recesses of Truth; Indefatigable Reading brings in a vast stock of matter, which is often without from and void, like the First Chaos, till Thinking and Contemplation, like the seminal Spirit, agitate the dull shapeless lump, and work it up into Figure and Symmetry.
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Lastly, What Raptures can the Voluptuous Man fancy, to which those of Learning and Knowledge are not equal? If he can relish nothing but the pleasure of his Senses, Natural Phylosophy exposes the beautiful bosome of the Ʋniverse to his view, admits him into Nature 's Garden, where he may taste of its Fruits,
Lastly, What Raptures can the Voluptuous Man fancy, to which those of Learning and Knowledge Are not equal? If he can relish nothing but the pleasure of his Senses, Natural Philosophy exposes the beautiful bosom of the Ʋniverse to his view, admits him into Nature is Garden, where he may taste of its Fruits,
learn, not only to admire, but, comprehend all its surprising Phoenomena. Mathematicks discover all the delightful Contrivances of Art, unfold all it• curious Springs and latent Causes, and instruct the Busie Mind how to improve and better former Inventions;
Learn, not only to admire, but, comprehend all its surprising Phenomena. Mathematics discover all the delightful Contrivances of Art, unfold all it• curious Springs and latent Causes, and instruct the Busy Mind how to improve and better former Inventions;
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from most obvious Principles, by a natural progress and ascent, the Ʋnderstanding rises to the boldest Truths, tracing the Chain of Propositions from Link to Link,
from most obvious Principles, by a natural progress and ascent, the Ʋnderstanding rises to the Boldest Truths, tracing the Chain of Propositions from Link to Link,
and still diflusing it self over infinite Regions of new Discoveries, wherein no fallacious Shadows of verisimilitude intervene, there is no suspition of any latent mistake, turn the Theorem which way you please, in every light the Mind is still in full aquiescence, in most secure possession of it's Valuable Purchase;
and still diflusing it self over infinite Regions of new Discoveries, wherein no fallacious Shadows of verisimilitude intervene, there is no suspicion of any latent mistake, turn the Theorem which Way you please, in every Light the Mind is still in full aquiescence, in most secure possession of it's Valuable Purchase;
most other Knowledge (how diverting soever) is yet still conjectural and litigious, whereas Peripatetick and Cartesian, Catholick and Heretick, do all agree in a Mathematical demonstration, which is yet a farther conviction of the great Excellency and Beauty of its Truth.
most other Knowledge (how diverting soever) is yet still conjectural and litigious, whereas Peripatetic and Cartesian, Catholic and Heretic, do all agree in a Mathematical demonstration, which is yet a farther conviction of the great Excellency and Beauty of its Truth.
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'Twould be endless to run th•ô all, to describe the great and useful Images which History furnishes, the Subtilty of Logick and Metaphisick, the Advantages of Moral Philosophy, the resistless Power of Rhetorick, and the Charms of Poetry; it is sufficient to have pointed out such general Instances, whence it may appear, that all the Blessings of Nature, as well as the Ornaments and Comforts of Life, are derived from the retired Thinking Man.
'twould be endless to run th•ô all, to describe the great and useful Images which History furnishes, the Subtlety of Logic and Metaphysic, the Advantages of Moral Philosophy, the resistless Power of Rhetoric, and the Charms of Poetry; it is sufficient to have pointed out such general Instances, whence it may appear, that all the Blessings of Nature, as well as the Ornament and Comforts of Life, Are derived from the retired Thinking Man.
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'Tis true, no one Humor has furnished the Stage with more pleasant Scenes, or afforded a larger Harvest to Comedy and Burlesque then the Actions, Gestures, Habits,
It's true, no one Humour has furnished the Stage with more pleasant Scenes, or afforded a larger Harvest to Comedy and Burlesque then the Actions, Gestures, Habits,
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and Expressions-of Scholars; Aristophanes of old diverted the Athenians by Ridiculing Socrates, and the fruitful Satyr has been plentifully propagated to our times;
and Expressions-of Scholars; Aristophanes of old diverted the Athenians by Ridiculing Socrates, and the fruitful Satyr has been plentifully propagated to our times;
coming out of the retired silence of a Colledge and Study, they are supposed to be deafned by the noise, or dazled with the false Glories of the World; their Sedentary Life is thought to unfit 'em for Activity and all Business, to render 'em sheepish in their Looks, flegmatick in their Tempers, mopish in their Conversations, ridiculous in their Behaviour,
coming out of the retired silence of a College and Study, they Are supposed to be deafened by the noise, or dazzled with the false Glories of the World; their Sedentary Life is Thought to unfit they for Activity and all Business, to render they sheepish in their Looks, phlegmatic in their Tempers, mopish in their Conversations, ridiculous in their Behaviour,
but 'tis to be fear'd that they who obj•ct at this diverting rate, mistake Affectation and Pedantry for Learning, the Sordid Ape for the Man; true Learning takes in th• theory of Men as well as Nature, and it's Object is as large and universal as the very Notion of Being; it Reads the World as much as Books, Recommends Conversation as well as Study, and joyns Experience and Contemplation together to perfect and compleat the Mind.
but it's to be feared that they who obj•ct At this diverting rate, mistake Affectation and Pedantry for Learning, the Sordid Ape for the Man; true Learning Takes in th• theory of Men as well as Nature, and it's Object is as large and universal as the very Notion of Being; it Reads the World as much as Books, Recommends Conversation as well as Study, and joins Experience and Contemplation together to perfect and complete the Mind.
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or spring out of Fountains of the earth, is easily lost, unless it be preserved in certain receptacles, where by union and collection it may be kept and increased, whence humane industry has design'd Aquoeducts, Cisterns, and Ponds, adorn'd as well for State and Magnificence, as contrived for use and necessity: So likewise this precious liquor of knowledge (this sacred ointment of my text) whether it be instill'd by divine inspiration, or convey'd from our senses, wou'd soon perish and be lost, were it not preserved in Ʋniversities, Colledges, and Schools, which are the lasting Fountains and Repositories of Learning, whence with glad streams it flows to refresh and make sertile all the neighbouring land.
or spring out of Fountains of the earth, is Easily lost, unless it be preserved in certain receptacles, where by Union and collection it may be kept and increased, whence humane industry has designed Aquoeducts, Cisterns, and Ponds, adorned as well for State and Magnificence, as contrived for use and necessity: So likewise this precious liquour of knowledge (this sacred ointment of my text) whither it be instilled by divine inspiration, or conveyed from our Senses, would soon perish and be lost, were it not preserved in Ʋniversities, Colleges, and Schools, which Are the lasting Fountains and Repositories of Learning, whence with glad streams it flows to refresh and make sertile all the neighbouring land.
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A solitary unassisted industry, tho never so indefatigable; is rarely known to produce any thing great or extraordinary; whereas no part of knowledge seems insuperable to the joint endeavors of a well regulated Society, united in common studies and the prosecution of the same useful ends;
A solitary unassisted industry, though never so indefatigable; is rarely known to produce any thing great or extraordinary; whereas no part of knowledge seems insuperable to the joint endeavors of a well regulated Society, united in Common studies and the prosecution of the same useful ends;
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Add to this, the new lights which are daily struck out, and appear by mutual Converse, the happy effects of a generous Emulation (which is the most impetuous powerful Spring to all the good performances of Youth) and above all, the inestimable advantages of Education, and forming the Minds and Manners of the tender waxen Age, by laying the foundation of a holy and happy life,
Add to this, the new lights which Are daily struck out, and appear by mutual Converse, the happy effects of a generous Emulation (which is the most impetuous powerful Spring to all the good performances of Youth) and above all, the inestimable advantages of Education, and forming the Minds and Manners of the tender waxed Age, by laying the Foundation of a holy and happy life,
'Twas truly observed by Aristotle, that we are at first born meer Animals, to be afterwards Educated and brought up into men; our Reason then seems (in a great measure) to be the birth of Time and Institution; and the Mind of man is such a Jewel, that tho it bring its perfections from the Bed,
'Twas truly observed by Aristotle, that we Are At First born mere Animals, to be afterwards Educated and brought up into men; our Reason then seems (in a great measure) to be the birth of Time and Institution; and the Mind of man is such a Jewel, that though it bring its perfections from the Bed,
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and in the care of this, the Chineses (if we may trust the relations made of them) do justly boast they have out done all other Nations, having erected the most noble Edifices for the instruction of Youth, alotted the most liberal maintenance to the Professors and Teachers,
and in the care of this, the Chineses (if we may trust the relations made of them) do justly boast they have out done all other nations, having erected the most noble edifices for the instruction of Youth, allotted the most liberal maintenance to the Professors and Teachers,
they can often afford to be generous to those who instruct the feet and the hands; and is it fit then, that they who labour to furnish the head with useful Knowledge, to adorn the Mind and Soul, and to enable men to serve their God piously, and their Countrey usefully: Is it not a reproach (I say) that such alone shou'd be sacrificed to Thrift, or sordid Avarice? Life is a Journey, not an anxious Pilgrimage; and doubtless therefore, the Hospitality of the World shou'd be the rather afforded to us; and competent Riches and Honours allowed to our Baiting places, whose whole business it is to study the Improvement of others, to manage the unequal temper of Youth, and to Cultivate growing Vertue and Learning.
they can often afford to be generous to those who instruct the feet and the hands; and is it fit then, that they who labour to furnish the head with useful Knowledge, to adorn the Mind and Soul, and to enable men to serve their God piously, and their Country usefully: Is it not a reproach (I say) that such alone should be sacrificed to Thrift, or sordid Avarice? Life is a Journey, not an anxious Pilgrimage; and doubtless Therefore, the Hospitality of the World should be the rather afforded to us; and competent Riches and Honours allowed to our Baiting places, whose Whole business it is to study the Improvement of Others, to manage the unequal temper of Youth, and to Cultivate growing Virtue and Learning.
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But these liberal Oblations, as they savour of a more inward and deeper Charity, are too of a more lasting subsistance, besides the Eternal Treasures which are laid up for the Donors, they provide for the perpetuity and propagation of Religion and Knowledge to all succceding Ages,
But these liberal Oblations, as they savour of a more inward and Deeper Charity, Are too of a more lasting subsistence, beside the Eternal Treasures which Are laid up for the Donors, they provide for the perpetuity and propagation of Religion and Knowledge to all succceding Ages,
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and may truly be said to Honour God, and be useful to their Countrey, not only in themselves, but in all that by such their Bounty are maintained and educated.
and may truly be said to Honour God, and be useful to their Country, not only in themselves, but in all that by such their Bounty Are maintained and educated.
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This is properly to Convert and Proselyte M•mmon, to Consecrate that as an Offering, which was before an Idol: this is to make this Earth tributary to Heaven;
This is properly to Convert and Proselyte M•mmon, to Consecrate that as an Offering, which was before an Idol: this is to make this Earth tributary to Heaven;
d vbz av-j p-acp vvb cc n1 j, p-acp vvi cst p-acp dt vvg, r-crq vbds p-acp dt n1: d vbz pc-acp vvi d n1 n-jn p-acp n1;
that their generous Examples may excite other well disposed Persons and Benefactors to an imitation, and that we may always answer the great and useful ends of our Foundation, shall be our constant Prayer and Endeavour. Praise the Lord therefore with Me, ye Servants of the Lord, ye that dwell in the Courts of the House of our God,
that their generous Examples may excite other well disposed Persons and Benefactors to an imitation, and that we may always answer the great and useful ends of our Foundation, shall be our constant Prayer and Endeavour. Praise the Lord Therefore with Me, you Servants of the Lord, you that dwell in the Courts of the House of our God,
cst po32 j n2 vmb vvi j-jn av vvn n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, cc cst pns12 vmb av vvi dt j cc j n2 pp-f po12 n1, vmb vbi po12 j n1 cc n1. vvb dt n1 av p-acp pno11, pn22 n2 pp-f dt n1, pn22 cst vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n1,
