A sermon preach'd June 1, 1699, at Feckenham in Worcester-shire, before the trustees appointed by Sir Thomas Cookes, Kt. Bart. to manage his charity given to that place by John Baron ...
I. The Duty here recommended is that most excellent one of doing good, to which we are indispensably oblig'd, both by the Principles of natural and reveal'd Religion.
I. The Duty Here recommended is that most excellent one of doing good, to which we Are indispensably obliged, both by the Principles of natural and revealed Religion.
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Notwithstanding the great heats that have been rais'd about Justification, herein all agree that good Works are the necessary visible Fruits, whereby the sincerity of our Hearts may be known;
Notwithstanding the great heats that have been raised about Justification, herein all agree that good Works Are the necessary visible Fruits, whereby the sincerity of our Hearts may be known;
For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also, Jam. 2.26. II. The second thing to be observed is the universal Extent of this great Duty, express'd in these words, Let us do good unto all men.
For as the body without the Spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also, Jam. 2.26. II The second thing to be observed is the universal Extent of this great Duty, expressed in these words, Let us do good unto all men.
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Our Kindness must be extended as the Blessings of Heaven are, and the displays of our Love must reach like those of the Sun in the Firmament, to the just and the unjust.
Our Kindness must be extended as the Blessings of Heaven Are, and the displays of our Love must reach like those of the Sun in the Firmament, to the just and the unjust.
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But he who came to fulfil the Law, to supply what was wanting, and to explain what they by their false Glosses and ill-grounded Comments had darkned and perplexed;
But he who Come to fulfil the Law, to supply what was wanting, and to explain what they by their false Glosses and Ill-grounded Comments had darkened and perplexed;
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He who was the way, the truth, and the life, has taught us by the Parable of the good Samaritan taking pity on a Stranger, that fell among Thieves, that under the Gospel every Person, who stands in need of our relief,
He who was the Way, the truth, and the life, has taught us by the Parable of the good Samaritan taking pity on a Stranger, that fell among Thieves, that under the Gospel every Person, who Stands in need of our relief,
and of any charitable acts, which he can receive, and we perform. III. The third thing to be observed is the proper time of performing this Duty, which is, when and while we have opportunity.
and of any charitable acts, which he can receive, and we perform. III. The third thing to be observed is the proper time of performing this Duty, which is, when and while we have opportunity.
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The old Version is, while we have time; Dr. Hammond renders it, as we have ability; Grotius his Note upon the place is, Dum manet haec vita, While we are alive.
The old Version is, while we have time; Dr. Hammond renders it, as we have ability; Grotius his Note upon the place is, Dum manet haec vita, While we Are alive.
1. That 'tis upon several accounts more advisable for Men of Ability, to dispose of what they intend for charitable Uses in their Life time, than to leave it to be manag'd by others after their Death.
1. That it's upon several accounts more advisable for Men of Ability, to dispose of what they intend for charitable Uses in their Life time, than to leave it to be managed by Others After their Death.
First I am to shew that it is upon several accounts more advisable for Men of Ability, to dispose of what they intend for charitable Uses in their Life time, than to leave it to be manag'd by others after their Death.
First I am to show that it is upon several accounts more advisable for Men of Ability, to dispose of what they intend for charitable Uses in their Life time, than to leave it to be managed by Others After their Death.
1. That it is utterly uncertain, whether that which Men of Ability leave to the disposal of others, be ever settled according to their original design and intent.
1. That it is utterly uncertain, whither that which Men of Ability leave to the disposal of Others, be ever settled according to their original Design and intent.
2. It is a greater Argument of a free and generous Mind, to dispose of what they design for charitable Uses while they live, than to leave it to be manag'd by others after their Death.
2. It is a greater Argument of a free and generous Mind, to dispose of what they Design for charitable Uses while they live, than to leave it to be managed by Others After their Death.
5. By settling what they design for charitable Uses while they live, they will in all probability derive a Blessing upon themselves for the remainder of their Lives.
5. By settling what they Design for charitable Uses while they live, they will in all probability derive a Blessing upon themselves for the remainder of their Lives.
A Son does not always inherit the Vertues of his Father, and those generous Principles whereby the one was governed, are many times found to have little or no influence on the other.
A Son does not always inherit the Virtues of his Father, and those generous Principles whereby the one was governed, Are many times found to have little or no influence on the other.
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If the trust and execution be lodged in extraneous hands, which have no such immediate relation to the Testator, they also may be careless and negligent, ignorant and unskilful, Men that don't love, or don't understand business;
If the trust and execution be lodged in extraneous hands, which have no such immediate Relation to the Testator, they also may be careless and negligent, ignorant and unskilful, Men that don't love, or don't understand business;
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After all, Admit that none of these things should happen, but that the Executors, out of a sence of their Duty, should resolve to use their utmost diligence, in order to the settling every thing as it was design'd;
After all, Admit that none of these things should happen, but that the Executors, out of a sense of their Duty, should resolve to use their utmost diligence, in order to the settling every thing as it was designed;
The Civil Law indeed in such cases directs very well, that when what is given for any special or determinate Use, cannot be so applied, it may be dispos'd of otherwise, as shall be thought most necessary for the publick good.
The Civil Law indeed in such cases directs very well, that when what is given for any special or determinate Use, cannot be so applied, it may be disposed of otherwise, as shall be Thought most necessary for the public good.
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It is to my purpose, and therefore I must by no means forget to observe here, what unexpected hindrances that Honourable Person, who has already been a great Benefactor to this place, has met with;
It is to my purpose, and Therefore I must by no means forget to observe Here, what unexpected hindrances that Honourable Person, who has already been a great Benefactor to this place, has met with;
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as a completion of his other good Works, so beneficial to, and by the care of his worthy Trustees, and skilful Masters, so successfully carry'd on in this County.
as a completion of his other good Works, so beneficial to, and by the care of his worthy Trustees, and skilful Masters, so successfully carried on in this County.
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2. The second Consideration I would propose to Men of Ability, is this, That it is a greater Argument of a free and liberal Heart, to dispose of what they intend for charitable Uses while they live, than to leave it to be manag'd by others after their death.
2. The second Consideration I would propose to Men of Ability, is this, That it is a greater Argument of a free and liberal Heart, to dispose of what they intend for charitable Uses while they live, than to leave it to be managed by Others After their death.
and 'tis no less certain, that that onely will be accepted and rewarded by him, which they dispose of not grudgingly or of necessity, but with a free and ready Mind:
and it's no less certain, that that only will be accepted and rewarded by him, which they dispose of not grudgingly or of necessity, but with a free and ready Mind:
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Now those who seek and embrace every opportunity of employing what they design for charitable Uses while they live, do abundantly evidence this readiness and cheerfulness in giving.
Now those who seek and embrace every opportunity of employing what they Design for charitable Uses while they live, do abundantly evidence this readiness and cheerfulness in giving.
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Whereas such as leave their Charity to be distributed by others after their Death, which they might conveniently dispose of themselves whilst alive, seem to have a certain secret reserve, that the World shall never be the better for what they possess,
Whereas such as leave their Charity to be distributed by Others After their Death, which they might conveniently dispose of themselves while alive, seem to have a certain secret reserve, that the World shall never be the better for what they possess,
As therefore we pass not the best Complement, and consequently lay no very great Obligation upon our Friends, by offering them what we cannot any longer keep or make use of:
As Therefore we pass not the best Compliment, and consequently lay no very great Obligation upon our Friends, by offering them what we cannot any longer keep or make use of:
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but to the very utmost extent of Nature, and at last goes naked out of this World, meerly because he can't carry his Mammon of unrighteousness away with him.
but to the very utmost extent of Nature, and At last Goes naked out of this World, merely Because he can't carry his Mammon of unrighteousness away with him.
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Such a Man's Charity, if I may so call it, is somewhat like that improper kind of Donation, which the Roman Law calls, Donatio mortis causa. Whereby he that gave any thing did it only conditionally, propter mortis suspicionem, in case he should dye in his Journey, in Battel,
Such a Man's Charity, if I may so call it, is somewhat like that improper kind of Donation, which the Roman Law calls, Donatio mortis causa. Whereby he that gave any thing did it only conditionally, propter mortis suspicionem, in case he should die in his Journey, in Battle,
but he still secur'd the propriety to himself, so long as he lived, and it many times happen'd that he lived long enough to repent of, and revoke his Donation. Just so it is here:
but he still secured the propriety to himself, so long as he lived, and it many times happened that he lived long enough to Repent of, and revoke his Donation. Just so it is Here:
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yet a Testament is of no strength at all, whilst the Testator liveth; and therefore that his design'd Charity ever takes effect, is not wholly due to his Will and Intention,
yet a Testament is of no strength At all, while the Testator lives; and Therefore that his designed Charity ever Takes Effect, is not wholly due to his Will and Intention,
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If you could certify him that he had longer to live, and that his Soul should not yet be requir'd of him, he would be sure to hold fast his Possessions.
If you could certify him that he had longer to live, and that his Soul should not yet be required of him, he would be sure to hold fast his Possessions.
and I make no doubt, but the same tenacious Principle, which hinders him from reaching out his hand to do good, as he has an opportunity, would equally influence him an hundred Years hence twice told,
and I make no doubt, but the same tenacious Principle, which hinders him from reaching out his hand to do good, as he has an opportunity, would equally influence him an hundred years hence twice told,
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3. My third Consideration is this, That they who dispose of what they design for charitable Uses, while they live, do thereby shew, that they firmly trust in,
3. My third Consideration is this, That they who dispose of what they Design for charitable Uses, while they live, do thereby show, that they firmly trust in,
We ought therefore to lay aside all anxious perplexing thoughts for to morrow, and to cast all our care upon him, who has promis'd not to leave us, nor forsake us. And the best way to evidence this our reliance upon the good Providence of God, is to make him a plentiful return of his own Bounties,
We ought Therefore to lay aside all anxious perplexing thoughts for to morrow, and to cast all our care upon him, who has promised not to leave us, nor forsake us. And the best Way to evidence this our reliance upon the good Providence of God, is to make him a plentiful return of his own Bounties,
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We ought to remember, that a considerable part of our blessed Lord's divine Sermon upon the Mount, was design'd to remove our doubts concerning the things of this Life;
We ought to Remember, that a considerable part of our blessed Lord's divine Sermon upon the Mount, was designed to remove our doubts Concerning the things of this Life;
And having such demonstrative Arguments of God's Providence, over Beings of an inferior Class, we may be very confident that his watchful eye is over Man, who being made in his own Image, is the perfection and masterpiece of this lower World.
And having such demonstrative Arguments of God's Providence, over Beings of an inferior Class, we may be very confident that his watchful eye is over Man, who being made in his own Image, is the perfection and masterpiece of this lower World.
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if we should continue to disquiet our selves about distant Events, and future Contingencies, it might justly be thought, that we have not learned CHRIST so perfectly as we should,
if we should continue to disquiet our selves about distant Events, and future Contingencies, it might justly be Thought, that we have not learned CHRIST so perfectly as we should,
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And as there is some reason to suspect, that the same evil distrustful Heart is in those, who defer their Charity till they dye, so the best method of removing all just grounds of such a suspicion, is to be rich in good Works while they live. For he that disperseth abroad,
And as there is Some reason to suspect, that the same evil distrustful Heart is in those, who defer their Charity till they die, so the best method of removing all just grounds of such a suspicion, is to be rich in good Works while they live. For he that disperses abroad,
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4. I desire it may be considered by Men of Ability, that the disposing of their Charity while they live, may conduce very much to the raising of their Affections from things below,
4. I desire it may be considered by Men of Ability, that the disposing of their Charity while they live, may conduce very much to the raising of their Affections from things below,
Would we be able then to wean our Thoughts from all that looks great and inviting here? Would we be able to raise our Minds to an heavenly frame and temper? The way and means hereto, is to return our Money into the other World.
Would we be able then to wean our Thoughts from all that looks great and inviting Here? Would we be able to raise our Minds to an heavenly frame and temper? The Way and means hereto, is to return our Money into the other World.
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Whereever we are, our Affections will always point toward the beloved Object, and whilst our Treasures are those of this World, we shall not easily be brought to be intent on the next.
Wherever we Are, our Affections will always point towards the Beloved Object, and while our Treasures Are those of this World, we shall not Easily be brought to be intent on the next.
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Then we shall be wholly at leisure for Divine Contemplations, never to be interrupted or distracted by any of those Casualties, which trouble the thoughts of the Children of this World.
Then we shall be wholly At leisure for Divine Contemplations, never to be interrupted or distracted by any of those Casualties, which trouble the thoughts of the Children of this World.
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5. It is worthy the consideration of Men of Ability, That by disposing of their own Charity, they will in all probability derive a Blessing upon themselves for the remainder of their Lives.
5. It is worthy the consideration of Men of Ability, That by disposing of their own Charity, they will in all probability derive a Blessing upon themselves for the remainder of their Lives.
Righteous and Merciful Men are the peculiar Favourites of Heaven, and by a secret and undiscerned Providence, all things are made to work together for their good.
Righteous and Merciful Men Are the peculiar Favourites of Heaven, and by a secret and undiscerned Providence, all things Are made to work together for their good.
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Our Heavenly Father, who is the Fountain and onely dispenser of all Plenty, and from whom alone every good gift cometh, is always able, and does many times reward the liberal Man with temporal Blessings, improving every Alms which he gives, like the Oyl in the poor Widow's Cruse, which was so far from failing, that it increased in spending,
Our Heavenly Father, who is the Fountain and only dispenser of all Plenty, and from whom alone every good gift comes, is always able, and does many times reward the liberal Man with temporal Blessings, improving every Alms which he gives, like the Oil in the poor Widow's Cruse, which was so Far from failing, that it increased in spending,
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and grew more by being consumed. I own this is not universally true: the charitable Man does not always meet with a proportionable recompence in this World.
and grew more by being consumed. I own this is not universally true: the charitable Man does not always meet with a proportionable recompense in this World.
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and to fail him in his returns here, he has for his security the Promise of him who is Truth it self, with whom is no variableness or shadow of turning, that he shall be amply rewarded at Resurrection of the Just.
and to fail him in his returns Here, he has for his security the Promise of him who is Truth it self, with whom is no variableness or shadow of turning, that he shall be amply rewarded At Resurrection of the Just.
in a word, if poverty should overtake him like an armed man, yet he has this apparent advantage over the unmerciful Worldling, that the good deeds which he has done, will recommend him to the liberality of others,
in a word, if poverty should overtake him like an armed man, yet he has this apparent advantage over the unmerciful Worldling, that the good Deeds which he has done, will recommend him to the liberality of Others,
6. And lastly, It ought to be considered by Men of Ability, that the Reflection upon what good they have done, in their Life, will afford them great comfort and satisfaction, when they come to dye.
6. And lastly, It ought to be considered by Men of Ability, that the Reflection upon what good they have done, in their Life, will afford them great Comfort and satisfaction, when they come to die.
This is as important a Consideration as can well be, for the thoughts of this great Change do naturally affright and disturb the Soul, which never stands in more need of comfort,
This is as important a Consideration as can well be, for the thoughts of this great Change do naturally affright and disturb the Soul, which never Stands in more need of Comfort,
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Now the most effectual way of removing these disquietudes, and of procuring rest for our Souls at the hour of Death, is to reflect upon what good we have done in the healthful and vigorous part of our Lives.
Now the most effectual Way of removing these disquietudes, and of procuring rest for our Souls At the hour of Death, is to reflect upon what good we have done in the healthful and vigorous part of our Lives.
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for having the Holy Spirit for his Comforter, a good Conscience for his Testimony, and CHRIST for his Advocate, he can with cheerfulness commit his Soul to God, as to a faithful Creator.
for having the Holy Spirit for his Comforter, a good Conscience for his Testimony, and CHRIST for his Advocate, he can with cheerfulness commit his Soul to God, as to a faithful Creator.
If amidst these joyful composing Reflections, the great Enemy and Accuser of Mankind should raise any distrustful thoughts in his Heart, he can presently fly for refuge to the Father of Mercies, who knows and pities his Infirmities,
If amid these joyful composing Reflections, the great Enemy and Accuser of Mankind should raise any distrustful thoughts in his Heart, he can presently fly for refuge to the Father of mercies, who knows and pities his Infirmities,
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they are like the troubled sea, which cannot rest. The sensual Delights which they heretofore so eagerly pursued, can now entertain or divert them no more,
they Are like the troubled sea, which cannot rest. The sensual Delights which they heretofore so eagerly pursued, can now entertain or divert them no more,
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I shall conclude this Consideration with the words of the truly pious Bishop Taylor: Certain it is, (saith he) God cannot, will not, never did reject a charitable Person in his greatest needs and most passionate Prayers.
I shall conclude this Consideration with the words of the truly pious Bishop Taylor: Certain it is, (Says he) God cannot, will not, never did reject a charitable Person in his greatest needs and most passionate Prayers.
From what has been said, I think 'tis evident, that it is upon several accounts more advisable for Men of Ability to dispose of what they intend for charitable Uses in their Life time, than to leave it to be manag'd by others after their Death. I proceed now in the
From what has been said, I think it's evident, that it is upon several accounts more advisable for Men of Ability to dispose of what they intend for charitable Uses in their Life time, than to leave it to be managed by Others After their Death. I proceed now in the
2. Second place to shew, That Men of Ability are strictly oblig'd to do good while they live. I shall not here undertake exactly to state how much good every Man ought to do, indeed it cannot nicely be determined.
2. Second place to show, That Men of Ability Are strictly obliged to do good while they live. I shall not Here undertake exactly to state how much good every Man ought to do, indeed it cannot nicely be determined.
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and since it has not pleased God under the Christian Dispensation, to assign any particular proportion, every Man must be left to the direction of his own Conscience herein.
and since it has not pleased God under the Christian Dispensation, to assign any particular proportion, every Man must be left to the direction of his own Conscience herein.
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All that I am about to prove then is this, That they who are able, ought according to their Ability, to do good if they have an opportunity, while they live.
All that I am about to prove then is this, That they who Are able, ought according to their Ability, to do good if they have an opportunity, while they live.
The many Talents they possess, and all the special and eminent Blessings they enjoy above others, are derived from the Fountain of his all-sufficient and overflowing Goodness.
The many Talents they possess, and all the special and eminent Blessings they enjoy above Others, Are derived from the Fountain of his All-sufficient and overflowing goodness.
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Then they must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ, then the Almighty's Book of Remembrance will be opened, all Men will be called to give an account of their Stewardship,
Then they must all appear before the judgment seat of christ, then the Almighty's Book of Remembrance will be opened, all Men will be called to give an account of their Stewardship,
The living, the living, they may praise God, and honour him with their substance, but in Death who remembers the Poor? or how can a Man be charitable in the Grave? Unless therefore Men of Ability will be content to be reckoned among the negligent or unfaithful Stewards, either among such as hide their Talents,
The living, the living, they may praise God, and honour him with their substance, but in Death who remembers the Poor? or how can a Man be charitable in the Grave? Unless Therefore Men of Ability will be content to be reckoned among the negligent or unfaithful Stewards, either among such as hide their Talents,
and make no use at all of them, or among such as abuse them to the dishonour of their Master, they must search out for, at least lay hold of every opportunity of improving them while they live.
and make no use At all of them, or among such as abuse them to the dishonour of their Master, they must search out for, At least lay hold of every opportunity of improving them while they live.
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I know such as get all that they can, and keep all that they can get, may say at the last gasp, That tho' they have done no good in their Life time, yet they have all along resolv'd it,
I know such as get all that they can, and keep all that they can get, may say At the last gasp, That though they have done no good in their Life time, yet they have all along resolved it,
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and according to these Resolutions, their Charity will commence after their Death. To this I answer, first, That Resolution is in its own nature an imperfect Act,
and according to these Resolutions, their Charity will commence After their Death. To this I answer, First, That Resolution is in its own nature an imperfect Act,
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and therefore can signify nothing without Performance and Consummation; unless it be where a sudden Death, or some unforeseen, irremoveable Impediment has hindred it.
and Therefore can signify nothing without Performance and Consummation; unless it be where a sudden Death, or Some unforeseen, irremoveable Impediment has hindered it.
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for if they were not convinc'd of the absolute necessity of doing good, why did they ever resolve it? and if they were, certainly they cannot imagine meerly to resolve it, will be sufficient.
for if they were not convinced of the absolute necessity of doing good, why did they ever resolve it? and if they were, Certainly they cannot imagine merely to resolve it, will be sufficient.
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Secondly, As for their Charity commencing after their death, I dare not encourage any one to depend upon it, who might as conveniently have employed it himself.
Secondly, As for their Charity commencing After their death, I Dare not encourage any one to depend upon it, who might as conveniently have employed it himself.
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And from that most solemn description of the last Judgment, wherein he peculiarly recommends to us all the acts of Compassion and Mercy, I find no mention made of resolving to clothe the Naked, to feed the Hungry, to visit the Sick,
And from that most solemn description of the last Judgement, wherein he peculiarly recommends to us all the acts of Compassion and Mercy, I find no mention made of resolving to cloth the Naked, to feed the Hungry, to visit the Sick,
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and the like, nor any great grounds to hope, that a Death-bed Charity, which might as well have been setled in the Life of the Donour, will be accepted by him.
and the like, nor any great grounds to hope, that a Deathbed Charity, which might as well have been settled in the Life of the Donor, will be accepted by him.
Nay rather, upon an attentive and indifferent view of that account of the Process of the last Judgment, we may conclude, that to him that hath an opportunity of doing good while he lives, and doth it not, to him it will be sin.
Nay rather, upon an attentive and indifferent view of that account of the Process of the last Judgement, we may conclude, that to him that hath an opportunity of doing good while he lives, and does it not, to him it will be since.
I would not here be mistaken, and therefore I must a little farther explain my self, which I cannot better do than in the words of a late Author, in his Practical Discourse concerning Death. It is the good (saith he) we do while we live, that shall be rewarded,
I would not Here be mistaken, and Therefore I must a little farther explain my self, which I cannot better doe than in the words of a late Author, in his Practical Discourse Concerning Death. It is the good (Says he) we do while we live, that shall be rewarded,
But if God should accept such Presents as these, yet it will make great abatements in the Account, that they kept their Riches themselves as long as they could,
But if God should accept such Presents as these, yet it will make great abatements in the Account, that they kept their Riches themselves as long as they could,
3. Third place to speak of the peculiar excellency and usefulness of those charitable Settlements, which are design'd to promote and encourage Learning.
3. Third place to speak of the peculiar excellency and usefulness of those charitable Settlements, which Are designed to promote and encourage Learning.
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Hunger and Nakedness are not of so fatal a consequence, as Ignorance and Error, and however mean the Accommodations of the Body are, that the soul be without knowledge is not good.
Hunger and Nakedness Are not of so fatal a consequence, as Ignorance and Error, and however mean the Accommodations of the Body Are, that the soul be without knowledge is not good.
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This, I suppose, will look like a Paradox, but I truly believe it was the opinion of the most eminent among the ancient Philosophers, who in a right sence despis'd Dominions,
This, I suppose, will look like a Paradox, but I truly believe it was the opinion of the most eminent among the ancient Philosophers, who in a right sense despised Dominions,
and argue closely, to have their Wills set strait, and their Affections under the conduct and discipline of Reason, was a Perfection and Happiness, wherein they excell'd the generality of Mankind,
and argue closely, to have their Wills Set strait, and their Affections under the conduct and discipline of Reason, was a Perfection and Happiness, wherein they excelled the generality of Mankind,
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And here let us suppose a Child to be born in the Wilderness, to grow up to Manhood without any instruction and information, to have no notices of things, no rules and directions for the government of his Life communicated to him by others;
And Here let us suppose a Child to be born in the Wilderness, to grow up to Manhood without any instruction and information, to have no notices of things, no rules and directions for the government of his Life communicated to him by Others;
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verily there would not be a more miserable Creature upon the face of the Earth. We should find him dull and stupid, froward and obstinate, churlish, barbarous and untractable;
verily there would not be a more miserable Creature upon the face of the Earth. We should find him dull and stupid, froward and obstinate, churlish, barbarous and untractable;
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ignorant, and yet hating instruction, unable to judge aright, and therefore easily to be seduced; vain and roving in all his imaginations, and violent in the pursuit of his pleasures,
ignorant, and yet hating instruction, unable to judge aright, and Therefore Easily to be seduced; vain and roving in all his Imaginations, and violent in the pursuit of his pleasures,
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Upon this consideration of the great inconveniencies, and manifest evils the want of Learning and Instruction exposeth Men to, some have made it a question,
Upon this consideration of the great inconveniences, and manifest evils the want of Learning and Instruction exposeth Men to, Some have made it a question,
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Others, tho' they have not gone so far, have yet remarkably honoured those, who by guiding and directing them in their tender Years, contributed to the rectifying and exalting their Natures.
Others, though they have not gone so Far, have yet remarkably honoured those, who by guiding and directing them in their tender years, contributed to the rectifying and exalting their Nature's.
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Thus when Alexander had taken and plundered Thebes, he spared the House and Family of Pindar, Summum in doctos favorem manifestissimo exemplo testatus.
Thus when Alexander had taken and plundered Thebes, he spared the House and Family of Pindar, Summum in doctos favorem manifestissimo exemplo testatus.
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And though the Romans suffered by the Inventions of Archimedes, yet Marcellus to evidence how much he was concern'd at his Death, ordered a Sepulchre for a memorial of him;
And though the Romans suffered by the Inventions of Archimedes, yet Marcellus to evidence how much he was concerned At his Death, ordered a Sepulchre for a memorial of him;
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but since all civiliz'd Nations are already agreed, that Instruction is the very life of the Soul, more need not be said to prove, that those charitable Settlements which are design'd to promote and encourage Learning, do peculiarly excel most others,
but since all civilized nations Are already agreed, that Instruction is the very life of the Soul, more need not be said to prove, that those charitable Settlements which Are designed to promote and encourage Learning, do peculiarly excel most Others,
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2. Whereas several kinds of Charity terminate in particular Persons, or in one Body or Society, the whole Kingdom reaps advantage from those Settlements, which are design'd to promote and encourage Learning.
2. Whereas several Kinds of Charity terminate in particular Persons, or in one Body or Society, the Whole Kingdom reaps advantage from those Settlements, which Are designed to promote and encourage Learning.
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In these all liberal Sciences are taught and improved, and there are none of the inferiour manual Arts, that serve to provide Man with Food and Raiment,
In these all liberal Sciences Are taught and improved, and there Are none of the inferior manual Arts, that serve to provide Man with Food and Raiment,
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or deny any thing, who either do not see, or through prejudice will not acknowledge how much this Island is engaged to those, who by a right use of the means and opportunities of studying charitably reached out to them, have very far advanced several useful parts of Learning, particularly Astronomy, Geography and Navigation.
or deny any thing, who either do not see, or through prejudice will not acknowledge how much this Island is engaged to those, who by a right use of the means and opportunities of studying charitably reached out to them, have very Far advanced several useful parts of Learning, particularly Astronomy, Geography and Navigation.
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2. Let us consider how far these Settlements which are made for the encouragement of Learning, advantage the whole Kingdom, in relation to War. 'Tis manifest,
2. Let us Consider how Far these Settlements which Are made for the encouragement of Learning, advantage the Whole Kingdom, in Relation to War. It's manifest,
Besides, the Arts of War being vastly improved, an ordinary skill and policy, or a little acquaintance with our own Affairs, will stand us in no great stead.
Beside, the Arts of War being vastly improved, an ordinary skill and policy, or a little acquaintance with our own Affairs, will stand us in no great stead.
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Lastly, since the end we ought to propose when we make War, is an honourable and a lasting Peace, we ought to have Men of Years and Observation, to deliberate of,
Lastly, since the end we ought to propose when we make War, is an honourable and a lasting Peace, we ought to have Men of years and Observation, to deliberate of,
Now how far these Foundations, which are design'd to promote and encourage Learning, have contributed to the supplying this Nation with Men thus useful,
Now how Far these Foundations, which Are designed to promote and encourage Learning, have contributed to the supplying this nation with Men thus useful,
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thus absolutely necessary in its greatest exigencies, may be easily understood if we will but consult the Lives of the wisest Statesmen, the most eminent Commanders,
thus absolutely necessary in its greatest exigencies, may be Easily understood if we will but consult the Lives of the Wisest Statesmen, the most eminent Commanders,
I know very well what a hideous out-cry was made some years ago by the Quakers, and other illiterate Enthusiasts, against all liberal Sciences, all skill in the Tongues,
I know very well what a hideous outcry was made Some Years ago by the Quakers, and other illiterate Enthusiasts, against all liberal Sciences, all skill in the Tongues,
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against the Schools of the Prophets, and all Universities, as Heathenish, Anti-christian, Marks of the Beast, as deformities, darkenings, impertinencies, &c. But I shall not say one word at present to their Testimony, as they call it, partly because all that has been urged against humane Learning has been particularly considered by others,
against the Schools of the prophets, and all Universities, as Heathenish, Antichristian, Marks of the Beast, as deformities, darkenings, Impertinencies, etc. But I shall not say one word At present to their Testimony, as they call it, partly Because all that has been urged against humane Learning has been particularly considered by Others,
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but chiefly because the Cry of these Men is not now so great, they having got some measure of that Knowledge among themselves, which before they condemned as rags and tatters in us.
but chiefly Because the Cry of these Men is not now so great, they having god Some measure of that Knowledge among themselves, which before they condemned as rags and tatters in us.
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Thus much may suffice concerning the third thing I propos'd to speak of, namely, the peculiar Excellency and Usefulness of those charitable Settlements, which are design'd to promote and encourage Learning.
Thus much may suffice Concerning the third thing I proposed to speak of, namely, the peculiar Excellency and Usefulness of those charitable Settlements, which Are designed to promote and encourage Learning.
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Then, they who more immediately enjoy the Benefit of such Foundations, ought to set apart some time for the solemn Commemoration of their Founders and Benefactors, to assert the Honour,
Then, they who more immediately enjoy the Benefit of such Foundations, ought to Set apart Some time for the solemn Commemoration of their Founders and Benefactors, to assert the Honour,
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As they were honour'd in their Generations, and were the glory of their Times, so care should be taken that their Names may live for evermore, that Posterity may understand the noble Works which they have done,
As they were honoured in their Generations, and were the glory of their Times, so care should be taken that their Names may live for evermore, that Posterity may understand the noble Works which they have done,
If we look back on the accounts of former times, since Man was plac'd upon the Earth, we shall find, that they who have done well, have had praise of the same.
If we look back on the accounts of former times, since Man was placed upon the Earth, we shall find, that they who have done well, have had praise of the same.
This they saw was a likely Method of infusing excellent Principles into the Living, and of exciting and provoking them to an holy and laudable Emulation of the Dead.
This they saw was a likely Method of infusing excellent Principles into the Living, and of exciting and provoking them to an holy and laudable Emulation of the Dead.
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and of all the Ages of the World to warrant their paying the easy Tribute of Praise to their Benefactors, it would be an argument of very great Ingratitude,
and of all the Ages of the World to warrant their paying the easy Tribute of Praise to their Benefactors, it would be an argument of very great Ingratitude,
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and that when they are celebrating the Charity and Beneficence of Men, they do not forget to give Glory to GOD, who is chiefly to be respected in all the returns they make to his Creatures:
and that when they Are celebrating the Charity and Beneficence of Men, they do not forget to give Glory to GOD, who is chiefly to be respected in all the returns they make to his Creatures:
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2. It is the Duty of all those who enjoy the Benefit of such charitable Settlements, to take good heed that they make a right use of them, that they so improve their time,
2. It is the Duty of all those who enjoy the Benefit of such charitable Settlements, to take good heed that they make a right use of them, that they so improve their time,
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and all other Advantages, that they may in some measure answer the pious Designs of their Founders, and the just Expectations of their Country. They must not think such Provision is made for them, only that they may with the less concern for to morrow, sit down to eat and drink, and rise up to play;
and all other Advantages, that they may in Some measure answer the pious Designs of their Founders, and the just Expectations of their Country. They must not think such Provision is made for them, only that they may with the less concern for to morrow, fit down to eat and drink, and rise up to play;
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or that the Liberality of their Benefactors was intended as a cloake for, or an occasion of Sloth and Idleness, Pride and Vanity, Intemperance and Disorder.
or that the Liberality of their Benefactors was intended as a cloak for, or an occasion of Sloth and Idleness, Pride and Vanity, Intemperance and Disorder.
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manifesting by the whole Course of their Lives and Conversations, that they have a due sence of the extraordinary Encouragements reach'd out to them, through the want whereof many Men of great natural Parts, have been determined to the Spade, the Hammer, or the Plough;
manifesting by the Whole Course of their Lives and Conversations, that they have a due sense of the extraordinary Encouragements reached out to them, through the want whereof many Men of great natural Parts, have been determined to the Spade, the Hammer, or the Plough;
and so their whole Lives being taken up in a laborious pursuit of those things which are necessary for the satisfying and supporting of their Bodies, their Minds have been neglected,
and so their Whole Lives being taken up in a laborious pursuit of those things which Are necessary for the satisfying and supporting of their Bodies, their Minds have been neglected,
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and has the noise of the hammer and the anvil ever in his ears ? All these want that leisure and retirement, which are necessary to the getting of Learning and Knowledge,
and has the noise of the hammer and the anvil ever in his ears? All these want that leisure and retirement, which Are necessary to the getting of Learning and Knowledge,
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But of them to whom much is given, and for whom liberal Men have devised liberal things, both God and Men will require the more. Whatever Talents they are intrusted with, whatever opportunities of Learning they now enjoy, they must hereafter give an account of them,
But of them to whom much is given, and for whom liberal Men have devised liberal things, both God and Men will require the more. Whatever Talents they Are Entrusted with, whatever opportunities of Learning they now enjoy, they must hereafter give an account of them,
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