The power of charity to cover sin a sermon preach'd before the President and Governors of Bridewell and Bethlehem, in Bridewell-Chapel, August xvi, 1694, being the election-day / by Francis Atterbvry ...
The Power of Charity to cover Sin. A SERMON Preach'd at BRIDEWELL-CHAPEL. August 16 th. 1694. I St. PETER iv. viii. Charity shall cover a multitude of Sins.
The Power of Charity to cover Sin. A SERMON Preached At BRIDEWELL-CHAPEL. August 16 th. 1694. I Saint PETER iv. viii. Charity shall cover a multitude of Sins.
GOD be thanked, the frequent Returns of such Pious Meetings as These in this Rich and Charitable CITY, have made the General Argument of CHARITY, its Nature,
GOD be thanked, the frequent Returns of such Pious Meetings as These in this Rich and Charitable CITY, have made the General Argument of CHARITY, its Nature,
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and Chief Properties, its several Grounds and Reasons, so well understood, that to Entertain You with a Discourse at Large, on That Subject, would be a very needless and useless Attempt.
and Chief Properties, its several Grounds and Reasons, so well understood, that to Entertain You with a Discourse At Large, on That Subject, would be a very needless and useless Attempt.
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So many Eminent Pens have gone before in This Way, as have left it very difficult for those who come after, either to say any thing which They have not said,
So many Eminent Pens have gone before in This Way, as have left it very difficult for those who come After, either to say any thing which They have not said,
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Few as They are, They will sufficiently employ our Thoughts at This Time, if we consider in the First place, the several Senses that have been given of 'em,
Few as They Are, They will sufficiently employ our Thoughts At This Time, if we Consider in the First place, the several Senses that have been given of they,
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After this is done, the Little Time that is left will properly be spent in Applying what has been said more immediately to the Occasion of This Present Assembly.
After this is done, the Little Time that is left will properly be spent in Applying what has been said more immediately to the Occasion of This Present Assembly.
That the Vertue of Charity is of so great Worth in the Sight of God, that Those Persons who possess and exercise it in any Eminent manner, are peculiarly Entituled to the Divine Favour and Pardon, with regard to numberless Slips and Failings in Their Duty, which They may be Otherwise guilty of.
That the Virtue of Charity is of so great Worth in the Sighed of God, that Those Persons who possess and exercise it in any Eminent manner, Are peculiarly Entitled to the Divine Favour and Pardon, with regard to numberless Slips and Failings in Their Duty, which They may be Otherwise guilty of.
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For, supposing the Original Text to be well and clearly render'd in Our Version, It will, I am of opinion, by generally found, that That Sense of any Passage, which,
For, supposing the Original Text to be well and clearly rendered in Our Version, It will, I am of opinion, by generally found, that That Sense of any Passage, which,
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and what follows, First occurs to the Mind, is by much the Justest and Truest. This has not however been always thought a Good Rule in the present Case.
and what follows, First occurs to the Mind, is by much the Justest and Truest. This has not however been always Thought a Good Rule in the present Case.
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and to border a little (as They Thought) on the Roman Catholic Doctrine of Works Meritorious, have therefore taken some Pains to give a Different Interpretation of ' em.
and to border a little (as They Thought) on the Roman Catholic Doctrine of Works Meritorious, have Therefore taken Some Pains to give a Different Interpretation of ' em.
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First then, the Words have been understood to contain an Account of that Particular Instance of Charity, which we call Good-Nature: by which we pass by little Slights and Injuries, interpret Things to the Best Sense, are not apt to Take or Return an Affront, not forward to Publish or Believe an ill Report of any One:
First then, the Words have been understood to contain an Account of that Particular Instance of Charity, which we call Good nature: by which we pass by little Slights and Injuries, interpret Things to the Best Sense, Are not apt to Take or Return an Affront, not forward to Publish or Believe an ill Report of any One:
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and by which we constantly interpose our Good Offices, where-ever we Think They may be Serviceable, either to the composing Old Differences, or Preventing New Ones.
and by which we constantly interpose our Good Offices, wherever we Think They may be Serviceable, either to the composing Old Differences, or Preventing New Ones.
And This Sense is grounded upon a suppos'd Relation there is between These Words in St. Peter, and Those in the Proverbs; Hate stirreth up strife, but Love covereth all Sins.
And This Sense is grounded upon a supposed Relation there is between These Words in Saint Peter, and Those in the Proverbs; Hate stirs up strife, but Love Covereth all Sins.
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To strengthen, which Criticism, we may observe, that This Sense of the Words is by no means Full enough to bear the Weight of that Solemn Preface with which the Apostle introduces 'em:
To strengthen, which Criticism, we may observe, that This Sense of the Words is by no means Full enough to bear the Weight of that Solemn Preface with which the Apostle introduces they:
If they were above all things to have Fervent Charity among themselves, it could not be for This Reason alone, because Charity would render 'em inoffensive towards Others,
If they were above all things to have Fervent Charity among themselves, it could not be for This Reason alone, Because Charity would render they inoffensive towards Others,
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Especially, if we consider it as succeeding the mention of those more important and necessary Duties to which the Apostle exhorts 'em in the preceding Verse, the being sober, and watching unto Prayer:
Especially, if we Consider it as succeeding the mention of those more important and necessary Duties to which the Apostle exhorts they in the preceding Verse, the being Sobrium, and watching unto Prayer:
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Above all which, it cannot be suppos'd, that the Duty of conversing with one another according to the Rules of Humanity and Good-Nature should be enjoyn'd.
Above all which, it cannot be supposed, that the Duty of conversing with one Another according to the Rules of Humanity and Good nature should be enjoined.
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which I shall crave leave to produce at length, and to comment upon, because I take it to be the Key of the Text, which easily and readily lets us into its True Meaning.
which I shall crave leave to produce At length, and to comment upon, Because I take it to be the Key of the Text, which Easily and readily lets us into its True Meaning.
He intended to shut up his Epistle with recommending to 'em One of the most important and useful Vertues, That of endeavouring the Conversion and Reformation of Men.
He intended to shut up his Epistle with recommending to they One of the most important and useful Virtues, That of endeavouring the Conversion and Reformation of Men.
As if he had said at length, Let Him know, that He shall, by This Means, not onely save a Soul from Death, (though This it self be a very Great and Desirable Thing) but shall also (which more nearly concerns him) secure to himself on this account the Pardon of many Sins.
As if he had said At length, Let Him know, that He shall, by This Means, not only save a Soul from Death, (though This it self be a very Great and Desirable Thing) but shall also (which more nearly concerns him) secure to himself on this account the Pardon of many Sins.
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What therefore St. Iames means by 'em, is meant also by St. Peter: and therefore That most Obvious and Easie Sense, which I mention'd at the Entrance on This Discourse, is, in all probability, the Truest:
What Therefore Saint James means by they, is meant also by Saint Peter: and Therefore That most Obvious and Easy Sense, which I mentioned At the Entrance on This Discourse, is, in all probability, the Truest:
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It is This, That the Vertue of Charity is of so great Value in the sight of God, that They who possess and exercise it in any Eminent Manner, are peculiarly entit'led to the Divine Favour and Pardon, with regard to numberless Slips and Failings in Their Duty, which They may be Otherwise guilty of.
It is This, That the Virtue of Charity is of so great Valve in the sighed of God, that They who possess and exercise it in any Eminent Manner, Are peculiarly entitled to the Divine Favour and Pardon, with regard to numberless Slips and Failings in Their Duty, which They may be Otherwise guilty of.
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The Great Exception against This way of Expounding the Text, is, that it gives too great a Colour to the Roman Catholic Doctrines of Merit and Supererogation ;
The Great Exception against This Way of Expounding the Text, is, that it gives too great a Colour to the Roman Catholic Doctrines of Merit and Supererogation;
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and seems to lessen the Worth of That Onely True and Proper Satisfaction for Sin made by our Saviour on the Cross. For, at This Rate, what need of Remission of Sin in every Case by the Blood of Christ, since We our selves are in Good Measure capable of making the Atonement? We, who have it, it seems, in our power, by the Exercise of a Particular Vertue to secure a Pardon to our selves for Neglecting all the Rest;
and seems to lessen the Worth of That Only True and Proper Satisfaction for since made by our Saviour on the Cross. For, At This Rate, what need of Remission of since in every Case by the Blood of christ, since We our selves Are in Good Measure capable of making the Atonement? We, who have it, it seems, in our power, by the Exercise of a Particular Virtue to secure a Pardon to our selves for Neglecting all the Rest;
As to its Nature and Extent, it must be understood to signifie not barely Acts of Relief to the Poor and Needy, as the Vulgar and Confin'd Use of the Word imports;
As to its Nature and Extent, it must be understood to signify not barely Acts of Relief to the Poor and Needy, as the vulgar and Confined Use of the Word imports;
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Further, it expresses not the Outward Material Act onely, but must be suppos'd to take in also, the Vital Form of it, that Inward Principle of a Sincere Love towards God and Man, from whence it regularly slows,
Further, it Expresses not the Outward Material Act only, but must be supposed to take in also, the Vital From of it, that Inward Principle of a Sincere Love towards God and Man, from whence it regularly slows,
but only (as You have heard 'em Explain'd to You) seem to say, that it shall be our Excuse for many Lesser Neglects and Failings in our Duty, many Sins of Infirmity, Surprize, and Daily Incursion:
but only (as You have herd they Explained to You) seem to say, that it shall be our Excuse for many Lesser Neglects and Failings in our Duty, many Sins of Infirmity, Surprise, and Daily Incursion:
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For He, who lives in the Perfect Exercise of that Fervent Charity, which the Text speaks of, abounding Inwardly and Outwardly in all the various Instances and Expressions of it,
For He, who lives in the Perfect Exercise of that Fervent Charity, which the Text speaks of, abounding Inwardly and Outwardly in all the various Instances and Expressions of it,
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I say, who ever he is, that is throughly possest and acted by this Divine Principle of Love, he cannot be suppos'd capable of the Grossest Commissions, while he is under the Guidance of it:
I say, who ever he is, that is thoroughly possessed and acted by this Divine Principle of Love, he cannot be supposed capable of the Grossest Commissions, while he is under the Guidance of it:
Indeed, it is not universally certain, that when-ever God remits the Guilt of Sin, he remits the Punishment too, (The Temporal Punishment, I mean) For Wicked Men, upon their Return to Vertue, do not seldom find, to their Cost, that a Sin may be pardon'd,
Indeed, it is not universally certain, that whenever God remits the Gilded of since, he remits the Punishment too, (The Temporal Punishment, I mean) For Wicked Men, upon their Return to Virtue, do not seldom find, to their Cost, that a since may be pardoned,
But This hinders not, but that God may make such and such Acts of Ours the Conditions and Grounds (as it were) of applying the Virtue of that Blood to us.
But This hinders not, but that God may make such and such Acts of Ours the Conditions and Grounds (as it were) of applying the Virtue of that Blood to us.
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And if This be establishing the R. C. Doctrine of Salvation by Works, then has our Saviour Himself, I fear, establisht it, in that Divine Form of Prayer, in which he has taught us to say, Forgive Vs Our Trespasses, as We forgive Those that Trespass against Vs. As We forgive Those!
And if This be establishing the R. C. Doctrine of Salvation by Works, then has our Saviour Himself, I Fear, established it, in that Divine From of Prayer, in which he has taught us to say, Forgive Us Our Trespasses, as We forgive Those that Trespass against Us As We forgive Those!
i.e. Inasmuch as, on That very account (among Others) because we forgive Those that trespass against Us. Where we see the Exercise of One Great Instance of Charity, Forgiveness of Enemies, is made the Ground of our asking and expecting Forgiveness from God.
i.e. Inasmuch as, on That very account (among Others) Because we forgive Those that trespass against Us. Where we see the Exercise of One Great Instance of Charity, Forgiveness of Enemies, is made the Ground of our asking and expecting Forgiveness from God.
Fourthly and Lastly, It follows not, that because so Vast a Recompence is promis'd to a Fervent Charity, that therefore the Exercise of it is in the way of Supererogation, so that we might have let it alone without Fault or Blame.
Fourthly and Lastly, It follows not, that Because so Vast a Recompense is promised to a Fervent Charity, that Therefore the Exercise of it is in the Way of Supererogation, so that we might have let it alone without Fault or Blame.
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and yet it may include so high a pitch and perfection of Vertue, and one so seldom attain'd, that God may think fit, where-ever it is attain'd, mightily to reward it;
and yet it may include so high a pitch and perfection of Virtue, and one so seldom attained, that God may think fit, wherever it is attained, mightily to reward it;
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and to encourage us in doing our Duty in some One Great Point, by an assurance, that in many smaller Ones he will not be Extream to mark what is done amiss by us.
and to encourage us in doing our Duty in Some One Great Point, by an assurance, that in many smaller Ones he will not be Extreme to mark what is done amiss by us.
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If he be Trusty and Faithful to him in a Business of Great Concern and Moment, (tho' it be but his Duty to be so) yet shall That piece of Eminent Service excuse a Thousand Neglects and Failings upon Other Occasions.
If he be Trusty and Faithful to him in a Business of Great Concern and Moment, (though it be but his Duty to be so) yet shall That piece of Eminent Service excuse a Thousand Neglects and Failings upon Other Occasions.
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The Doctrine being thus fix'd at Large, and freed from Exception, I go on, as I propos'd, in the Third place, to enquire into the Grounds and Reasons of this Wondrous Efficacy,
The Doctrine being thus fixed At Large, and freed from Exception, I go on, as I proposed, in the Third place, to inquire into the Grounds and Reasons of this Wondrous Efficacy,
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and makes the Duty of Man towards God, and the Blessing of God upon the Performance of That Duty, to have a near Relation and Resemblance to One another.
and makes the Duty of Man towards God, and the Blessing of God upon the Performance of That Duty, to have a near Relation and Resemblance to One Another.
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and of exciting Us to endeavour after a Perfection, not easily attain'd, by assuring Us, that the Exercise of it, shall, in the very same kind, return doubly and trebly into our Own Bosome.
and of exciting Us to endeavour After a Perfection, not Easily attained, by assuring Us, that the Exercise of it, shall, in the very same kind, return doubly and trebly into our Own Bosom.
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It hinders us from arming our selves with that obstinate Resolution of Mind, that stubborn incomplying Vertue, which is requisite to preserve a Man undefiled and blameless.
It hinders us from arming our selves with that obstinate Resolution of Mind, that stubborn incomplying Virtue, which is requisite to preserve a Man undefiled and blameless.
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It warms us with such a Zeal for doing Good, as breaks out sometimes into Acts, not reconcileable to the Rules of Discretion, Decency, and Right Reason;
It warms us with such a Zeal for doing Good, as breaks out sometime into Acts, not reconcilable to the Rules of Discretion, Decency, and Right Reason;
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Thus, I say, the Good and Merciful Man being particularly dispos'd toward some Infirmities, is a particularity comforted with a Gracious Assurance of their Pardon.
Thus, I say, the Good and Merciful Man being particularly disposed towards Some Infirmities, is a particularity comforted with a Gracious Assurance of their Pardon.
Since That is His Favourite Vertue, the Vertue he chiefly delights in, and delights to reward, the Exercise of which is most sweet and comfortable, most useful and advantageous to the Sons of Men.
Since That is His Favourite Virtue, the Virtue he chiefly delights in, and delights to reward, the Exercise of which is most sweet and comfortable, most useful and advantageous to the Sons of Men.
especially the Poor and Miserable, (whose Prayers God has in a particular manner promis'd to hear) are constant and earnest Intercessors at the Throne of Grace for him.
especially the Poor and Miserable, (whose Prayers God has in a particular manner promised to hear) Are constant and earnest Intercessors At the Throne of Grace for him.
So that, whereas the Possessors of other Vertues stand chiefly upon Their Own Bottom for the obtaining Pardon and Grace, Every Man almost becomes a Supplicant for the Merciful and Liberal:
So that, whereas the Possessors' of other Virtues stand chiefly upon Their Own Bottom for the obtaining Pardon and Grace, Every Man almost becomes a Supplicant for the Merciful and Liberal:
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and well therefore, as a Queen, is the invested by God with that Sovereign Prerogative, the Power of Covering Sin. It is Her Nature to be comprehensive of, and abounding in many Duties;
and well Therefore, as a Queen, is the invested by God with that Sovereign Prerogative, the Power of Covering Sin. It is Her Nature to be comprehensive of, and abounding in many Duties;
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First, The Truth we have been upon suggests to us One Argument against Their Opinion, who hold Iustification, and all the Graces of the Gospel to be conveyed to us by Faith alone ;
First, The Truth we have been upon suggests to us One Argument against Their Opinion, who hold Justification, and all the Graces of the Gospel to be conveyed to us by Faith alone;
and Acts of Charity be Works, then do Works contribute to Justification. This Point goes generally for a Speculative Nicety, not worth insisting upon:
and Acts of Charity be Works, then doe Works contribute to Justification. This Point Goes generally for a Speculative Nicety, not worth insisting upon:
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But sure They who think it so, have not well consider'd, what Influence it has experimentally had upon Practice and a Good Life, in many of its Assertors.
But sure They who think it so, have not well considered, what Influence it has experimentally had upon Practice and a Good Life, in many of its Assertors.
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And in Those who do not go to these Mad Heighths, yet the Perswasions They have about Justifying Faith, are observ'd mightily to lessen their Esteem for Good Works:
And in Those who do not go to these Mad Heights, yet the Persuasions They have about Justifying Faith, Are observed mightily to lessen their Esteem for Good Works:
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Second Inference also, That if a Spirit of Charity shall cover a multitude of Sins, then may we assure our selves, that the contrary Temper, a Spirit of Hatred, Malignity,
Second Inference also, That if a Spirit of Charity shall cover a multitude of Sins, then may we assure our selves, that the contrary Temper, a Spirit of Hatred, Malignity,
although the Gospel has now Reveal'd it to Us. Nay, remarkable it is, (as I observ'd to you before) that this Great Duty, which is to compensate as it were,
although the Gospel has now Revealed it to Us. Nay, remarkable it is, (as I observed to you before) that this Great Duty, which is to compensate as it were,
for all Our Failings, is the most pleasant and delightful Employment that belongs to us; the most agreeable to our Nature, and the most useful to our Fellow-Creatures.
for all Our Failings, is the most pleasant and delightful Employment that belongs to us; the most agreeable to our Nature, and the most useful to our Fellow-Creatures.
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Fourthly and Lastly, If the Doctrine laid down be good, then have we in it the plainest and most quickning Motive in the World to the Exercise of this great Duty of Charity, — such an One,
Fourthly and Lastly, If the Doctrine laid down be good, then have we in it the Plainest and most quickening Motive in the World to the Exercise of this great Duty of Charity, — such an One,
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The wise Son of Syrach thought he had made a reasonable Plea for Charity, when he said, Lay up Thy Treasure according to the Commandments of the most High,
The wise Son of Sirach Thought he had made a reasonable Plea for Charity, when he said, Lay up Thy Treasure according to the commandments of the most High,
Shut up Alms in thy Storehouses, and it shall deliver Thee from All Affliction, It shall fight for Thee against Thine Enemies better than a mighty Shield, or a strong, Spear.
Shut up Alms in thy Storehouses, and it shall deliver Thee from All Affliction, It shall fight for Thee against Thine Enemies better than a mighty Shield, or a strong, Spear.
This Motive indeed has been carry'd too far, and abus'd to ill Purposes by Men of another Communion, who, by the Help of it, have made the most Impure and Profligate Wretches hope for a General Forgiveness of all Their Sins,
This Motive indeed has been carried too Far, and abused to ill Purposes by Men of Another Communion, who, by the Help of it, have made the most Impure and Profligate Wretches hope for a General Forgiveness of all Their Sins,
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and setled such a Revenue upon it, as should make a Good Number of Holy Fathers think it worth their while to say Daily Masses for the Soul of the Depatred.
and settled such a Revenue upon it, as should make a Good Number of Holy Father's think it worth their while to say Daily Masses for the Soul of the Depatred.
A strong Perswasion of the Truth of this Exposition, seems to have been that very FoundationStone, on which a very Great Part of Her Charitable Buildings have been Erected.
A strong Persuasion of the Truth of this Exposition, seems to have been that very Foundation stone, on which a very Great Part of Her Charitable Buildings have been Erected.
But This They dare, and do affirm, — That a true Principle of Charity, is that Qualification of Mind, which of all Others is most grateful and acceptable to God;
But This They Dare, and do affirm, — That a true Principle of Charity, is that Qualification of Mind, which of all Others is most grateful and acceptable to God;
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And I hope this Assurance it self, is a sufficient Encouragement to Charity, without Our needing to strain the Words of the Text to such a Gross Sense,
And I hope this Assurance it self, is a sufficient Encouragement to Charity, without Our needing to strain the Words of the Text to such a Gross Sense,
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but was squander'd away for the most part upon Favorites, and upon such as fell in with the Honest Zeal of Our First Reformers, not out of any Principle of Conscience,
but was squandered away for the most part upon Favorites, and upon such as fell in with the Honest Zeal of Our First Reformers, not out of any Principle of Conscience,
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To speak plainly — that by a True Spirit of Charity Those Sins might be Cover'd, which a Spirit of Lust and Avarice, under the Pretence of Reforming the Abuses of Charity, had caus'd!
To speak plainly — that by a True Spirit of Charity Those Sins might be Covered, which a Spirit of Lust and Avarice, under the Pretence of Reforming the Abuses of Charity, had caused!
And These Endeavours of Theirs God bless'd so wonderfully, that some Millions of Money were, in a Few Years, contributed towards erecting and endowing in all Parts of our Country, Hospitals and Houses of Charity.
And These Endeavours of Theirs God blessed so wonderfully, that Some Millions of Money were, in a Few years, contributed towards erecting and endowing in all Parts of our Country, Hospitals and Houses of Charity.
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For upon a Fair and Impartial Computation it appears, that there were Greater Expences upon Publick Works of Charity (such I mean as we are at present discoursing of) in Sixty Years after the Reformation, than had been in Five times that Number of Years, while Popery stood:
For upon a Fair and Impartial Computation it appears, that there were Greater Expenses upon Public Works of Charity (such I mean as we Are At present discoursing of) in Sixty years After the Reformation, than had been in Five times that Number of years, while Popery stood:
some have added, than there were from the Conqu•st down to King Edward the Sixth ; that Good and Excellent Prince, the Great Promoter and Encourager of These Works;
Some have added, than there were from the Conqu•st down to King Edward the Sixth; that Good and Excellent Prince, the Great Promoter and Encourager of These Works;
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I cannot but observe to You here, that it was the Ruling Part of This Great City, with a Good Bishop of London, and Martyr for the Protestant Religion, at the Head of 'em, that Together stirr'd up that Young Prince to set upon so publickspirited a Design.
I cannot but observe to You Here, that it was the Ruling Part of This Great city, with a Good Bishop of London, and Martyr for the Protestant Religion, At the Head of they, that Together stirred up that Young Prince to Set upon so publickspirited a Design.
And it is natural for me also at the same Time to wish, that That Honourable Body may thus heartily always continue to join Their Endeavours and Interests with Those of Their Right Reverend Diocesan, in promoting Publick Charities,
And it is natural for me also At the same Time to wish, that That Honourable Body may thus heartily always continue to join Their Endeavours and Interests with Those of Their Right Reverend Diocesan, in promoting Public Charities,
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or, if by Other Hands, yet at Her earnest and importunate Suit. So that the Fabricks and Revenues of This Kind, that belong to Her, are not onely (as in Other Parts) the Useful Ornaments of the Place,
or, if by Other Hands, yet At Her earnest and importunate Suit. So that the Fabrics and Revenues of This Kind, that belong to Her, Are not only (as in Other Parts) the Useful Ornament of the Place,
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It was They who sollicited the Cause of the Poor and the Infirm, the Lame and Wounded, the Vagrant and Lunatick, with so particular an Industry and Zeal,
It was They who solicited the Cause of the Poor and the Infirm, the Lame and Wounded, the Vagrant and Lunatic, with so particular an Industry and Zeal,
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But I have not Room to speak of All These Benefactions at large, and am call'd upon, by the Occasion of this Present Assembly, to say somewhat more particularly of Those of This Place.
But I have not Room to speak of All These Benefactions At large, and am called upon, by the Occasion of this Present Assembly, to say somewhat more particularly of Those of This Place.
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And, on this Particular Head, that Worthy and Learned Person, deserves a Grateful mention, who has, by his Eminent Skill assisted the Hospital to be Charitable in This Way, to much greater Numbers of Lunaticks, than have been known to be Cur'd in Former Times.
And, on this Particular Head, that Worthy and Learned Person, deserves a Grateful mention, who has, by his Eminent Skill assisted the Hospital to be Charitable in This Way, to much greater Numbers of Lunatics, than have been known to be Cured in Former Times.
So that this Great Receptacle of Miserable Objects of every kind, seems to be like that Medicinal Pool at Bethesda, where there were Vertues proper for every Malady, all Infirmities were equally Cur'd in Those who had the Happiness to get into it.
So that this Great Receptacle of Miserable Objects of every kind, seems to be like that Medicinal Pool At Bethesda, where there were Virtues proper for every Malady, all Infirmities were equally Cured in Those who had the Happiness to get into it.
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as it hitherto has, so, I question not, always will take Care, that (Contrary to what happen'd to the Impotent Man in That Story) They who have most need of the Pool, shall ever have the Happiness to get first into it.
as it hitherto has, so, I question not, always will take Care, that (Contrary to what happened to the Impotent Man in That Story) They who have most need of the Pool, shall ever have the Happiness to get First into it.
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But tho' all the Chief kinds of Beneficence are here pursu'd, yet many Miserable Objects in Each Kind are not possible to be reach'd, with that present Stock of Charity, which belongs either to This Hospital,
But though all the Chief Kinds of Beneficence Are Here pursued, yet many Miserable Objects in Each Kind Are not possible to be reached, with that present Stock of Charity, which belongs either to This Hospital,
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Else, These Great Buildings and Endowments of Theirs, like the Vertuous Acts and Atchievements of the First Founders of Noble Families, will become a Reproach, rather than be an Honour, to a Degenerate and Worthless Posterity.
Else, These Great Buildings and Endowments of Theirs, like the Virtuous Acts and Achievements of the First Founders of Noble Families, will become a Reproach, rather than be an Honour, to a Degenerate and Worthless Posterity.
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That This may be the Case, the Good and Merciful God grant, through the Great Steward and Dispenser of his Mercies, Christ the Righteous! To whom with the Father,
That This may be the Case, the Good and Merciful God grant, through the Great Steward and Dispenser of his mercies, christ the Righteous! To whom with the Father,
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