Of charity to the houshold of faith a sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, the aldermen, and governors of the several hospitals of the city, at St. Bridget's Church on Easter-Monday, 1698 : being one of the anniversary spittal-sermons / by the Right Reverend Father in God, Gilbert, Lord Bishop of Sarum.
When we have the Pledges of the pardon of Sin and of a happy Immortality given us, it becomes us also to bring our Gift, and to leave it on the Altar.
When we have the Pledges of the pardon of since and of a happy Immortality given us, it becomes us also to bring our Gift, and to leave it on the Altar.
As this season of the year is the most proper for calling on those whom God has bless'd with a full measure of the good things of this life, to give a portion to seven, and also to eight; that is, to give not only according to regular proportions,
As this season of the year is the most proper for calling on those whom God has blessed with a full measure of the good things of this life, to give a portion to seven, and also to eight; that is, to give not only according to regular proportions,
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and after such a harvest of spiritual things, as they have been reaping, to call on such as want that with which they overflow, to let them reap of their worldly things:
and After such a harvest of spiritual things, as they have been reaping, to call on such as want that with which they overflow, to let them reap of their worldly things:
while great Numbers of wicked Men engaged in a most desperate Conspiracy at home, were at work in the corrupting our Coin, to undermine us, or to blow us up.
while great Numbers of wicked Men engaged in a most desperate conspiracy At home, were At work in the corrupting our Coin, to undermine us, or to blow us up.
The Losses that many have suffered, the Taxes that all are charged with, and the stop in the Gains of most, are such discouragements, that unless the strength of the Argument for Charity were to be trusted to, one could scarce hope to succeed in it, where the Objections are so many and so sensible.
The Losses that many have suffered, the Taxes that all Are charged with, and the stop in the Gains of most, Are such discouragements, that unless the strength of the Argument for Charity were to be trusted to, one could scarce hope to succeed in it, where the Objections Are so many and so sensible.
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As we have opportunity, or while we have time ▪ we ought to do good, and that in the most extended and largest manner, to all men; but with this specialty, that the fullest measure of it,
As we have opportunity, or while we have time ▪ we ought to do good, and that in the most extended and Largest manner, to all men; but with this specialty, that the Fullest measure of it,
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or that answer the Obligations that belong to it. 1. Here, in General, Beneficence is charged on us, Let us do good. 2. We see the Extent of it, To all men. 3. We have here a more particular Restriction, Especially to the Houshold of Faith.
or that answer the Obligations that belong to it. 1. Here, in General, Beneficence is charged on us, Let us do good. 2. We see the Extent of it, To all men. 3. We have Here a more particular Restriction, Especially to the Household of Faith.
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4. This we ought to pursue, as oft as we have opportunity, or as long as we have time; for the word signifies either a fit and proper season, or time at large;
4. This we ought to pursue, as oft as we have opportunity, or as long as we have time; for the word signifies either a fit and proper season, or time At large;
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that the one must submit to the Humility of receiving, while the other has the Blessing as well as the Glory of giving. In a word, he that does not feel the Manly Pleasure that arises from doing good,
that the one must submit to the Humility of receiving, while the other has the Blessing as well as the Glory of giving. In a word, he that does not feel the Manly Pleasure that arises from doing good,
But though the Characters of this noble and heroical Temper of Mind seem very inviting, yet the extent that is here given to it, may justly affright us.
But though the Characters of this noble and heroical Temper of Mind seem very inviting, yet the extent that is Here given to it, may justly affright us.
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The Iews thought they owed a great deal to all the Race of Abraham, and to the Strangers that sojourned among them, by whom they understood such Proselites as came under the Obligations of their Law.
The Iews Thought they owed a great deal to all the Raze of Abraham, and to the Strangers that sojourned among them, by whom they understood such Proselytes as Come under the Obligations of their Law.
Instruction, Conduct, and Advice, are Charities that cost little to him that gives them, and yet may be more beneficial to those who receive them, than the profusest Liberalities.
Instruction, Conduct, and advice, Are Charities that cost little to him that gives them, and yet may be more beneficial to those who receive them, than the profusest Liberalities.
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Besides all this, such as abound in Wealth, chiefly if they have not a numerous Posterity to share it to, most particularly those whose Wealth has been of their own acquisition;
Beside all this, such as abound in Wealth, chiefly if they have not a numerous Posterity to share it to, most particularly those whose Wealth has been of their own acquisition;
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that is, the Effect of the Blessings of Providence, favouring their Endeavours, ought to be, of all others, the most forward in the largesses of Charity.
that is, the Effect of the Blessings of Providence, favouring their Endeavours, ought to be, of all Others, the most forward in the largesses of Charity.
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and have at last sunk under them, ought, when they reflect on their own happier Circumstances, think who it is that has made the difference? and for what end has he made it? They ought to consider, that in all accounts, a Balance must be stated between Receipts and Disbursements.
and have At last sunk under them, ought, when they reflect on their own Happier circumstances, think who it is that has made the difference? and for what end has he made it? They ought to Consider, that in all accounts, a Balance must be stated between Receipts and Disbursements.
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The liberal man deviseth liberal things, and by liberal things he shall stand. These may seem at present to dissipate his Stock, but they bring large Returns.
The liberal man devises liberal things, and by liberal things he shall stand. These may seem At present to dissipate his Stock, but they bring large Returns.
than to think often within himself, What shall I render unto God for all his benefits towards me? Our first Returns ought to be Praise and Thanksgiving:
than to think often within himself, What shall I render unto God for all his benefits towards me? Our First Returns ought to be Praise and Thanksgiving:
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If to save a Life is a noble piece of Charity, how much more to save a Soul? If we can be the happy Instruments of bringing those who have gone astray, to love the Truth, and to follow it;
If to save a Life is a noble piece of Charity, how much more to save a Soul? If we can be the happy Instruments of bringing those who have gone astray, to love the Truth, and to follow it;
if we can help Men to live Religiously, and to die comfortably, then we may reckon that we are exalted to the greatest Honour that our Natures are capable of, in being Instruments of the greatest Good, that either we can do, or that others can receive.
if we can help Men to live Religiously, and to die comfortably, then we may reckon that we Are exalted to the greatest Honour that our Nature's Are capable of, in being Instruments of the greatest Good, that either we can do, or that Others can receive.
Happy those who find out the best Methods, and the properest Times for it! This is both the greatest Charity and the noblest Employment we are capable of.
Happy those who find out the best Methods, and the properest Times for it! This is both the greatest Charity and the Noblest Employment we Are capable of.
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That proportion of our Time, of our Talents and our Fortunes, that we can bestow on others, ought to be so well managed, that it may be applied both to the best Persons and the best Purposes that may be.
That proportion of our Time, of our Talents and our Fortune's, that we can bestow on Others, ought to be so well managed, that it may be applied both to the best Persons and the best Purposes that may be.
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While therefore all Mankind have title to such a share, as extream Misery may give them a right even to demand of us, there is still a great distinction to be made.
While Therefore all Mankind have title to such a share, as extreme Misery may give them a right even to demand of us, there is still a great distinction to be made.
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but the Regenerate have in them, besides that, a participation of the Divine Nature. We who are Christians, are born again, and in that we acquire a new relation:
but the Regenerate have in them, beside that, a participation of the Divine Nature. We who Are Christians, Are born again, and in that we acquire a new Relation:
We are members of the same body; we have one head, and ought also to have one heart. We are all sharers in one common Baptism; The bread that we break is the communion of his body,
We Are members of the same body; we have one head, and ought also to have one heart. We Are all sharers in one Common Baptism; The bred that we break is the communion of his body,
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so they ought to give us a more particular concern in one another, and therefore there is a peculiar strain of Charity that ought to be reserved to such as we have reason to believe are of this Houshold.
so they ought to give us a more particular concern in one Another, and Therefore there is a peculiar strain of Charity that ought to be reserved to such as we have reason to believe Are of this Household.
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The Enemies of our Faith made this a part of their Satyr against it, that the Bounty with which the Rich supplied the Poor, made that the Poor seemed as hired to come among them.
The Enemies of our Faith made this a part of their Satyr against it, that the Bounty with which the Rich supplied the Poor, made that the Poor seemed as hired to come among them.
If the carrying the name Christian, or the being baptized into it, makes all to be of the Houshold of Faith, then we have no more this restriction to our Charity.
If the carrying the name Christian, or the being baptised into it, makes all to be of the Household of Faith, then we have no more this restriction to our Charity.
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and having never felt more in it than a Form of Words, or a Set of Rites and Performances, they call it foolishness: But let them Blaspheme that Worthy Name as much as they will, Christ is to all who are called of God, both the power and the wisdom of God.
and having never felt more in it than a From of Words, or a Set of Rites and Performances, they call it foolishness: But let them Blaspheme that Worthy Name as much as they will, christ is to all who Are called of God, both the power and the Wisdom of God.
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They discern a Wisdom in his Doctrine, and they feel a Power in it, overcoming their Hearts, subduing their Appetites, changing their Natures, and governing their Actions.
They discern a Wisdom in his Doctrine, and they feel a Power in it, overcoming their Hearts, subduing their Appetites, changing their Nature's, and governing their Actions.
If we love our Brethren from the Motive of the Love of God, and from Principles of true Charity, we will feel the Consideration of a higher measure of God's Image,
If we love our Brothers from the Motive of the Love of God, and from Principles of true Charity, we will feel the Consideration of a higher measure of God's Image,
And indeed a great deal of what of right should be reserved for them, is oft intercepted by the noise and importunity, the affected Looks and Voices of a sort of people, that go about, with too much success,
And indeed a great deal of what of right should be reserved for them, is oft intercepted by the noise and importunity, the affected Looks and Voices of a sort of people, that go about, with too much success,
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and therefore need more than at any time, to be freed from Temptations, and every other burden except that which the ill state of their Body brings them necessarily under;
and Therefore need more than At any time, to be freed from Temptations, and every other burden except that which the ill state of their Body brings them necessarily under;
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The reducing ill people by the severity of discipline to a better course of life, is a Charity well becoming that Religion which regards the good of the Soul in the first place.
The reducing ill people by the severity of discipline to a better course of life, is a Charity well becoming that Religion which regards the good of the Soul in the First place.
But the overflowings of Charity here, which support these Foundations in an Expence far beyond their certain Revenues, is the peculiar Glory of the present Inhabitants,
But the overflowings of Charity Here, which support these Foundations in an Expense Far beyond their certain Revenues, is the peculiar Glory of the present Inhabitants,
What but some such Acts of Love could cover such a multitude of Sins, secure us so long from the Returns of sweeping Plagues and consuming Fires? What has preserved us from all that Train of Mischief, both from within and without, that had long ago wrought our Ruin,
What but Some such Acts of Love could cover such a multitude of Sins, secure us so long from the Returns of sweeping Plagues and consuming Fires? What has preserved us from all that Train of Mischief, both from within and without, that had long ago wrought our Ruin,
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as often as we were threatned with a new Mischief? What could resist so loud a Cry of so much Impiety, such bold Attempts against our God and his Christ,
as often as we were threatened with a new Mischief? What could resist so loud a Cry of so much Impiety, such bold Attempts against our God and his christ,
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as are too common? What else could keep off those Judgments, which our adding new and unheard-of Abominations to the old stock of our former crying Sins, must have brought down upon us,
as Are too Common? What Else could keep off those Judgments, which our adding new and unheard-of Abominations to the old stock of our former crying Sins, must have brought down upon us,
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even in Fire and Brimstone? In opposition to all these, by which we are filling up the measure of our Iniquities, we have still the Tears and Prayers of many in and about this Great City, which support and preserve it, more than even the Trade and Industry of the Citizens.
even in Fire and Brimstone? In opposition to all these, by which we Are filling up the measure of our Iniquities, we have still the Tears and Prayers of many in and about this Great city, which support and preserve it, more than even the Trade and Industry of the Citizens.
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We have the grateful Prayers and Thanksgivings of such as having no other Returns to make for what they receive, may be supposed to offer these up heartily for their Benefactors,
We have the grateful Prayers and Thanksgivings of such as having no other Returns to make for what they receive, may be supposed to offer these up heartily for their Benefactors,
and therefore here is a proper place to make a stand, and to set before you what the Worthy Governors of those Endowments have done for this last Year, that so those whom God has eminently bless'd, may see what is reserved for them yet to do.
and Therefore Here is a proper place to make a stand, and to Set before you what the Worthy Governors of those Endowments have done for this last Year, that so those whom God has eminently blessed, may see what is reserved for them yet to do.
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whether in our Spiritual or Temporal Concerns, chiefly when unlook'd for, and great Successes in our Affairs, do as it were surprize us, we ought to reckon a special Opportunity for doing Good:
whither in our Spiritual or Temporal Concerns, chiefly when unlooked for, and great Successes in our Affairs, do as it were surprise us, we ought to reckon a special Opportunity for doing Good:
If those who meet with particular Blessings are yet so straitned, that they having nothing to spare, express their willingness to give liberally if it were in their power,
If those who meet with particular Blessings Are yet so straitened, that they having nothing to spare, express their willingness to give liberally if it were in their power,
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When fit Occasions and proper Objects come in our way, at a time when we feel we have it in our power to do good, we ought to look upon that as a determination of Providence, to lodge the Good that we are disposed to do, on such Objects:
When fit Occasions and proper Objects come in our Way, At a time when we feel we have it in our power to do good, we ought to look upon that as a determination of Providence, to lodge the Good that we Are disposed to do, on such Objects:
When at any time we re-double our Prayers with more than ordinary Vehemence, for any Deliverance or Blessing, we ought to proportion some overplus in our Charity, to the Grace that we then beg from God.
When At any time we redouble our Prayers with more than ordinary Vehemence, for any Deliverance or Blessing, we ought to proportion Some overplus in our Charity, to the Grace that we then beg from God.
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As we would desire that God should prevent us with his Favour, we ought to seek out the Necessitous, chiefly the Domesticks of this Family, to prevent them with our Liberality.
As we would desire that God should prevent us with his Favour, we ought to seek out the Necessitous, chiefly the Domestics of this Family, to prevent them with our Liberality.
It savours too little of Charity, and too rankly of Vanity, to hoard up and to give nothing during one's Life, that he may have wherewith to leave some splendid piece of Magnificence at his Death.
It savours too little of Charity, and too rankly of Vanity, to hoard up and to give nothing during one's Life, that he may have wherewith to leave Some splendid piece of Magnificence At his Death.
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and instead of hoarding up a great deal, which may prove only the heaping up of Treasure, both to invite and to glut our Enemies, instead of the profusion of Waste and Riot, of Luxury and Vanity, to be laying it up in such Acts of Charity as will stand us in more stead in the Evil day,
and instead of hoarding up a great deal, which may prove only the heaping up of Treasure, both to invite and to glut our Enemies, instead of the profusion of Waste and Riot, of Luxury and Vanity, to be laying it up in such Acts of Charity as will stand us in more stead in the Evil day,
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and why may not we expect some such dreadful Sentence, Cut it down, why cumbreth it the ground? It will be the easier to us to encounter some such Calamity,
and why may not we expect Some such dreadful Sentence, cut it down, why cumbereth it the ground? It will be the Easier to us to encounter Some such Calamity,
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In a word, it will be the more easy to part with the Remnants of our Wealth when we have accustomed our selves before-hand to make liberal Distributions out of it,
In a word, it will be the more easy to part with the Remnants of our Wealth when we have accustomed our selves beforehand to make liberal Distributions out of it,
