one to describe the proper affections and actions of a truly religious or pious man, (of a man who feareth the Lord, and delighteth greatly in his commandments ) the other to declare the happiness of such a mans state, consequent upon those his affections and actions,
one to describe the proper affections and actions of a truly religious or pious man, (of a man who fears the Lord, and delights greatly in his Commandments) the other to declare the happiness of such a men state, consequent upon those his affections and actions,
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whether in way of natural result, or of gracious recompence from God: so doth this Verse particularly contain both a good part of a pious mans character,
whither in Way of natural result, or of gracious recompense from God: so does this Verse particularly contain both a good part of a pious men character,
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So that our Text hath two parts, one affording us good information concerning our Duty, the other yielding great encouragement to the performance thereof;
So that our Text hath two parts, one affording us good information Concerning our Duty, the other yielding great encouragement to the performance thereof;
These parts we shall in order prosecute, endeavouring (by Gods assistance) somewhat to illustrate the words themselves, to confirm the truths couched in them,
These parts we shall in order prosecute, endeavouring (by God's assistance) somewhat to illustrate the words themselves, to confirm the truths couched in them,
doing which, doth in good part constitute him pious, and signally declareth him such; is a necessary ingredient of his piety, and a conspicuous mark thereof:
doing which, does in good part constitute him pious, and signally Declareth him such; is a necessary ingredient of his piety, and a conspicuous mark thereof:
Those words being put indefinitely, or without determining what is dispersed and given by him, may be supposed to imply a kind of universality in the matter of his Beneficence;
Those words being put indefinitely, or without determining what is dispersed and given by him, may be supposed to imply a kind of universality in the matter of his Beneficence;
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his NONLATINALPHABET, (the things which he hath) and his NONLATINALPHABET, (the things which he may) according to the prescriptions of our Lord in the Gospel.
his, (the things which he hath) and his, (the things which he may) according to the prescriptions of our Lord in the Gospel.
feeding the hungry, cloathing the naked, visiting the sick, entertaining the stranger, ransoming the captive, easing the oppressed, comforting the sorrowful, assisting the weak, instructing or advising the ignorant, together with all such kinds or instances of Beneficence, may be conceived either meant directly as the matter of the good mans dispersing and giving,
feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick, entertaining the stranger, ransoming the captive, easing the oppressed, comforting the sorrowful, assisting the weak, instructing or advising the ignorant, together with all such Kinds or instances of Beneficence, may be conceived either meant directly as the matter of the good men dispersing and giving,
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Answerably, our discourse will more expresly regard the principal matter, liberal communication of our goods; but it may be referred to all sorts of Beneficence.
Answerably, our discourse will more expressly regard the principal matter, liberal communication of our goods; but it may be referred to all sorts of Beneficence.
He disperseth them to the poor, not dissipateth them among vain or lewd persons in wanton or wicked profusions, in riotous excesses, in idle divertisements, in expensive curiosities, in hazardous gamings;
He disperses them to the poor, not dissipateth them among vain or lewd Persons in wanton or wicked profusions, in riotous Excesses, in idle divertisements, in expensive curiosities, in hazardous gamings;
Our good man is to be understood wisely provident, honestly industrious, and soberly frugal, that he may have wherewith to be just first, and then liberal.
Our good man is to be understood wisely provident, honestly Industria, and soberly frugal, that he may have wherewith to be just First, and then liberal.
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This practise commonly by a like phrase (unto which perhaps this word refers) is termed sowing: He (saith St. Paul) which soweth sparingly, shall also reap sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully, shall also reap bountifully:
This practice commonly by a like phrase (unto which perhaps this word refers) is termed sowing: He (Says Saint Paul) which Soweth sparingly, shall also reap sparingly; and he which Soweth bountifully, shall also reap bountifully:
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It is likewise called watering, (He that watereth, saith Solomon, shall be watered himself; ) which expression also seemeth to import a plentiful and promiscuous effusion of good, dropping in showres upon dry and parched places;
It is likewise called watering, (He that Waters, Says Solomon, shall be watered himself;) which expression also seems to import a plentiful and promiscuous effusion of good, dropping in showers upon dry and parched places;
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So the pious man hath dispersed. It follows, He hath given to the poor: These words denote the freeness of his bounty, and determine the principal object thereof:
So the pious man hath dispersed. It follows, He hath given to the poor: These words denote the freeness of his bounty, and determine the principal Object thereof:
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for such persons (if they are not very sordid or very careless, and such men are not usually much troubled with presents) will it is likely over-do him,
for such Persons (if they Are not very sordid or very careless, and such men Are not usually much troubled with presents) will it is likely overdo him,
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what thanks are due to you? for that (saith our Saviour) even sinners (even men notoriously bad) do the same: And if you lend to them, from whom you hope to receive, what thank have you? for sinners even lend to sinners, to receive as much again.
what thanks Are due to you? for that (Says our Saviour) even Sinners (even men notoriously bad) do the same: And if you lend to them, from whom you hope to receive, what thank have you? for Sinners even lend to Sinners, to receive as much again.
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He, as such, doth not make large entertainments for his friends, his brethren, bis kinred, his rich neighbours, but observes that precept of our Lord, When thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind, and thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompence thee;
He, as such, does not make large entertainments for his Friends, his brothers, bis kindred, his rich neighbours, but observes that precept of our Lord, When thou Makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind, and thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee;
or, he doth disperse, he doth give, (for in the Hebrew Language the past and present times are not distinguished:) which manner of speaking may seem to intimate the reality,
or, he does disperse, he does give, (for in the Hebrew Language the past and present times Are not distinguished:) which manner of speaking may seem to intimate the reality,
He puts not his neighbour into tedious expectations, nor puts him off with frivolous excuses, saying to him, (as it is in the Proverbs) Go and come again, and the morrow I will give,
He puts not his neighbour into tedious Expectations, nor puts him off with frivolous excuses, saying to him, (as it is in the Proverbs) Go and come again, and the morrow I will give,
that unwilling Will, whereby men would seem to give somewhat, when they can keep nothing; drawing to themselves those commendations and thanks, which are only due to their Mortality;
that unwilling Will, whereby men would seem to give somewhat, when they can keep nothing; drawing to themselves those commendations and thanks, which Are only due to their Mortality;
when he may thereby promote some design, or procure some glory to himself) but his practice is constant and uniform, being drawn from steady principles, and guided by certain rules;
when he may thereby promote Some Design, or procure Some glory to himself) but his practice is constant and uniform, being drawn from steady principles, and guided by certain rules;
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for the demonstration of which points, and for exciting us to a practice answerable, I shall propound several Considerations, whereby the plain reasonableness, the great weight, the high worth and excellency of this duty, together with its strict connexion with other principal duties of piety, will appear.
for the demonstration of which points, and for exciting us to a practice answerable, I shall propound several Considerations, whereby the plain reasonableness, the great weight, the high worth and excellency of this duty, together with its strict connexion with other principal duties of piety, will appear.
so did Moses, in Gods Name, with language very significant and emphatical, enjoin to the children of Israel. The holy Prophets also do commonly with an especial heat and vigour press these duties, most smartly reproving the transgression or neglect of them;
so did Moses, in God's Name, with language very significant and emphatical, enjoin to the children of Israel. The holy prophets also do commonly with an especial heat and vigour press these duties, most smartly reproving the Transgression or neglect of them;
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especially when they reclaim men from their wicked courses, urging them seriously to return unto God and goodness, they propose this practise as a singular instance most expressive of their conversion, most apt to appease Gods wrath, most effectual to the recovery of his favour.
especially when they reclaim men from their wicked courses, urging them seriously to return unto God and Goodness, they propose this practice as a singular instance most expressive of their conversion, most apt to appease God's wrath, most effectual to the recovery of his favour.
so in general he exhorts to repentance; then immediately he subjoins these choice instances thereof: Seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
so in general he exhorts to Repentance; then immediately he subjoins these choice instances thereof: Seek judgement, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
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When Daniel would prescribe to King Nebuchadnezzar the best way of amendment, and the surest means of averting Gods judgments impendent on him, he thus speaks:
When daniel would prescribe to King Nebuchadnezzar the best Way of amendment, and the Surest means of averting God's Judgments impendent on him, he thus speaks:
when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him, and that thou hide not thy self from thine own flesh? Of so great consideration and moment was this sort of duties,
when thou See the naked, that thou cover him, and that thou hide not thy self from thine own Flesh? Of so great consideration and moment was this sort of duties,
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so much tenderness of compassion and benignity did God exact even from that hard-hearted and worldly people, who were so little capable of the best rules,
so much tenderness of compassion and benignity did God exact even from that hardhearted and worldly people, who were so little capable of the best rules,
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The same we may well conceive, under the more perfect discipline of universal amity, of ingenuity, of spiritual grace and goodness, in a higher strein, with more force and greater obligation to be imposed on us, who have so much stronger engagements,
The same we may well conceive, under the more perfect discipline of universal amity, of ingenuity, of spiritual grace and Goodness, in a higher strain, with more force and greater obligation to be imposed on us, who have so much Stronger engagements,
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they cannot signifie or design less, than that we should be always in affection, and disposition of mind, ready to part with any thing we have for the succour of our poor brethren;
they cannot signify or Design less, than that we should be always in affection, and disposition of mind, ready to part with any thing we have for the succour of our poor brothers;
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that to the utmost of our ability, (according to moral estimation prudently rated) upon all occasions we should really express that disposition in our practise;
that to the utmost of our ability, (according to moral estimation prudently rated) upon all occasions we should really express that disposition in our practice;
admonishing their converts to distribute to the necessities of the saints, to do good to all men, to do good, and to communicate not to forget, to shew mercy with cheerfulness, to put on bowels of mercy, to be kind, and tender-hearted one toward another;
admonishing their converts to distribute to the necessities of the Saints, to do good to all men, to do good, and to communicate not to forget, to show mercy with cheerfulness, to put on bowels of mercy, to be kind, and tender-hearted one towards Another;
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and, These things (saith he likewise advising Bishop Titus) I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which believe in God may be careful to maintain good works;
and, These things (Says he likewise advising Bishop Titus) I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which believe in God may be careful to maintain good works;
so among the parts of righteousness, (which word is used to comprehend all vertue and goodness) this of exercising bounty and mercy is peculiarly called righteousness; so that righteousness and mercifulness, (or alms-deeds ) the righteous and bountiful person are in Scripture-expression ordinarily confounded,
so among the parts of righteousness, (which word is used to comprehend all virtue and Goodness) this of exercising bounty and mercy is peculiarly called righteousness; so that righteousness and mercifulness, (or almsdeeds) the righteous and bountiful person Are in Scripture expression ordinarily confounded,
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Likewise works of this nature are in way of peculiar excellency termed good works, and to perform them is usually stiled to do good, and to do well, (a) NONLATINALPHABET, (b) NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET, are words applyed to this purpose) which manners of expression do argue the eminent dignity of these performances.
Likewise works of this nature Are in Way of peculiar excellency termed good works, and to perform them is usually styled to do good, and to do well, (a), (b),,,,, Are words applied to this purpose) which manners of expression do argue the eminent dignity of these performances.
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but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Likewise of those (NONLATINALPHABET, those) more substantial and weighty things of Gods Law, the neglect of which our Saviour objecteth as an argument of impiety,
but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Likewise of those (, those) more substantial and weighty things of God's Law, the neglect of which our Saviour Objecteth as an argument of impiety,
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to visit the fatherless and widow in their afflictiction, (that is, to comfort and relieve all distressed and helpless persons) and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
to visit the fatherless and widow in their afflictiction, (that is, to Comfort and relieve all distressed and helpless Persons) and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
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Yea, God himself comprizeth all the substantial part of Religion herein, when comparing it with the circumstantial part, he saith, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice.
Yea, God himself compriseth all the substantial part of Religion herein, when comparing it with the circumstantial part, he Says, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice.
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And in Ezekiel (which is especially remarkable) the 18 Chapter, where the principal things constituting a pious man are, more than once, professedly enumerated, this among a very few other particulars is expressed,
And in Ezekielem (which is especially remarkable) the 18 Chapter, where the principal things constituting a pious man Are, more than once, professedly enumerated, this among a very few other particulars is expressed,
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that is, who certainly shall abide in Gods favour, and enjoy the happy consequences thereof) it is supposed, that he — neither hath oppressed any, nor hath withholden the pledge, nor hath spoiled by violence;
that is, who Certainly shall abide in God's favour, and enjoy the happy consequences thereof) it is supposed, that he — neither hath oppressed any, nor hath withholden the pledge, nor hath spoiled by violence;
In the story of our Father Abraham, his benignity to strangers, and hospitableness is remarkable among all his deeds of goodness, being propounded to us as a pattern and encouragement to the like practice.
In the story of our Father Abraham, his benignity to Strangers, and hospitableness is remarkable among all his Deeds of Goodness, being propounded to us as a pattern and encouragement to the like practice.
Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soul grieved for the poor? Hence also did the good Publican recommend himself to the favour and approbation of our Saviour, saying, Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor;
Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soul grieved for the poor? Hence also did the good Publican recommend himself to the favour and approbation of our Saviour, saying, Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor;
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Cornelius also, that excellent person, who was, though a Gentile, so acceptable to God, and had so extraordinary graces conferred on him, is thus represented:
Cornelius also, that excellent person, who was, though a Gentile, so acceptable to God, and had so extraordinary graces conferred on him, is thus represented:
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We may add, that to be hospitable (one branch of these duties, and inferring the rest) is reckoned a qualification of those, who are to be the Guides and Patterns of goodness unto others:
We may add, that to be hospitable (one branch of these duties, and inferring the rest) is reckoned a qualification of those, who Are to be the Guides and Patterns of Goodness unto Others:
for it often expresly declares Charity to be the fulfilling of Gods Law, as the best expression of all our duty toward God, (of faith in him, love and reverence of him) and as either formally containing, or naturally producing all our duty toward our Neighbour.
for it often expressly declares Charity to be the fulfilling of God's Law, as the best expression of all our duty towards God, (of faith in him, love and Reverence of him) and as either formally containing, or naturally producing all our duty towards our Neighbour.
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for whereas all charity doth consist either in mental desire, or in verbal signification, or in effectual performance of good to our Neighbour, this last is the end, the completion, and the assurance of the rest.
for whereas all charity does consist either in mental desire, or in verbal signification, or in effectual performance of good to our Neighbour, this last is the end, the completion, and the assurance of the rest.
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nor can indeed well use any other: for words, if actions are wanting, seem abusive; and if actions are present, they are superfluous; wherefore St. John thus advises:
nor can indeed well use any other: for words, if actions Are wanting, seem abusive; and if actions Are present, they Are superfluous; Wherefore Saint John thus advises:
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and to pretend love in speech, without practising it in deed, he implies not allowable. And St. James in way of comparison says, That as faith without works is dead,
and to pretend love in speech, without practising it in deed, he Implies not allowable. And Saint James in Way of comparison Says, That as faith without works is dead,
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for, If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto him, Depart in peace, be you warmed and filled, notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body, what doth it profit? even so faith without works is dead.
for, If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto him, Depart in peace, be you warmed and filled, notwithstanding you give them not those things which Are needful to the body, what does it profit? even so faith without works is dead.
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Cold wishes of good, working no real benefit to our Neighbour, and a faint assent unto truth, producing no constant obedience to God, are things near of kin, and of like value;
Cold wishes of good, working no real benefit to our Neighbour, and a faint assent unto truth, producing no constant Obedience to God, Are things near of kin, and of like valve;
7. To enforce which Observations, and that we may be farther certified about the weight and worth of these duties, we may consider, that to the observance of them most ample and excellent rewards are assigned;
7. To enforce which Observations, and that we may be farther certified about the weight and worth of these duties, we may Consider, that to the observance of them most ample and excellent rewards Are assigned;
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NONLATINALPHABET; that is, it appeaseth Gods wrath, and prevents our condemnation and punishment) saith St. James; God will not continue displeased with him,
; that is, it appeaseth God's wrath, and prevents our condemnation and punishment) Says Saint James; God will not continue displeased with him,
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but this hath an intrinsick worth, and a natural aptitude to those purposes; other oblations did signifie a willingness to render a due homage to God, this really, and immediately performs it;
but this hath an intrinsic worth, and a natural aptitude to those Purposes; other Oblations did signify a willingness to render a due homage to God, this really, and immediately performs it;
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and, Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oyl? Will he? that is, he will not be pleased with such sacrifices,
and, Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of Rivers of oil? Will he? that is, he will not be pleased with such Sacrifices,
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if they be abstracted from the more delightful sacrifices of bounty and mercy. God never made an exception against these, or derogated from them in any case;
if they be abstracted from the more delightful Sacrifices of bounty and mercy. God never made an exception against these, or derogated from them in any case;
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and, Blessed are the merciful, saith our Lord himself; so in gross and generally; particularly also, and in retail the greatest blessings are expresly allotted to this practise:
and, Blessed Are the merciful, Says our Lord himself; so in gross and generally; particularly also, and in retail the greatest blessings Are expressly allotted to this practice:
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spiritual and eternal rewards, treasures of heavenly wealth, crowns of endless glory, the perfection of joy and bliss to be dispensed at the resurrection of the just.
spiritual and Eternal rewards, treasures of heavenly wealth, crowns of endless glory, the perfection of joy and bliss to be dispensed At the resurrection of the just.
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He that for my sake hath left houses or lands, shall receive a hundred fold now at this time, (or in this present life) and in the world to come shall inherit everlasting life;
He that for my sake hath left houses or Lands, shall receive a hundred fold now At this time, (or in this present life) and in the world to come shall inherit everlasting life;
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such rewards are promised to the observers. 8 And correspondently grievous punishments are designed, and denounced to the transgressours of these duties;
such rewards Are promised to the observers. 8 And correspondently grievous punishments Are designed, and denounced to the transgressors of these duties;
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they can have no sure possession of, nor any comfortable enjoyment of their Estate, for, He (saith St. James) shall have judgment without mercy, who sheweth no mercy:
they can have no sure possession of, nor any comfortable enjoyment of their Estate, for, He (Says Saint James) shall have judgement without mercy, who shows no mercy:
(not only because he hath unjustly oppressed, but because he hath uncharitably forsaken the poor:) If by the Divine forbearance such persons do seem to enjoy a fair portion in this life, (prospering in the world, and increasing in riches) they will find a sad reckoning behind in the other world;
(not only Because he hath unjustly oppressed, but Because he hath uncharitably forsaken the poor:) If by the Divine forbearance such Persons do seem to enjoy a fair portion in this life, (prospering in the world, and increasing in riches) they will find a sad reckoning behind in the other world;
who have detained all the consolation it yields to themselves, and imparted none to others;) and, Remember, son, thou didst receive thy good things in this life;
who have detained all the consolation it yields to themselves, and imparted none to Others;) and, remember, son, thou didst receive thy good things in this life;
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without any provision or regard for the future in the use of them;) and, Cast that unprofitable servant (who made no good use of his Talent) into utter darkness: such will be the fate of every one, that treasures up to himself,
without any provision or regard for the future in the use of them;) and, Cast that unprofitable servant (who made no good use of his Talon) into utter darkness: such will be the fate of every one, that treasures up to himself,
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It is the bountiful and merciful persons, who have relieved Christ in his poor members and brethren, who in that day will appear to be the sheep at the right hand;
It is the bountiful and merciful Persons, who have relieved christ in his poor members and brothers, who in that day will appear to be the sheep At the right hand;
and shall hear the good Shepherds voice uttering those joyful words, Come ye blessed of my Father, enter into the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
and shall hear the good Shepherd's voice uttering those joyful words, Come you blessed of my Father, enter into the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the world:
because you have maintained a specious guise of piety, sobriety, and justice, (although indeed he that will come off well at that great Trial, must be responsible,
Because you have maintained a specious guise of piety, sobriety, and Justice, (although indeed he that will come off well At that great Trial, must be responsible,
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and able to yield a good accompt in respect to all those particulars) but because you have been charitably benign and helpful to persons in need and distress;
and able to yield a good account in respect to all those particulars) but Because you have been charitably benign and helpful to Persons in need and distress;
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this proceeding more than intimates, that in the judgment of our Lord no sort of vertue or good practise is to be preferred before that of charitable bounty,
this proceeding more than intimates, that in the judgement of our Lord no sort of virtue or good practice is to be preferred before that of charitable bounty,
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so that if the Question were put to him, which is one of them to Antiochus, (in Athanasius his works) Which is the most eminent Vertue? Our Lord would resolve it no otherwise,
so that if the Question were put to him, which is one of them to Antiochus, (in Athanasius his works) Which is the most eminent Virtue? Our Lord would resolve it not otherwise,
than is done by that Father, affirming, That Mercifulness is the Queen of Vertues; for that at the final accompt, the examination chiefly proceeds upon that;
than is done by that Father, affirming, That Mercifulness is the Queen of Virtues; for that At the final account, the examination chiefly proceeds upon that;
On the other side, those who have been deficient in these performances, (uncharitable and unmerciful persons) will at the last Trial appear to be the wretched Goats on the left hand,
On the other side, those who have been deficient in these performances, (uncharitable and unmerciful Persons) will At the last Trial appear to be the wretched Goats on the left hand,
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unto whom this uncomfortable speech shall by the great Judge be pronounced: Depart from me ye cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels:
unto whom this uncomfortable speech shall by the great Judge be pronounced: Depart from me you cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels:
what an affront then will it be to Gods Authority, what a distrust to his Word, what a contempt of his Power, his Justice, his Wisdom, what a despight to his Goodness and Mercy,
what an affront then will it be to God's authority, what a distrust to his Word, what a contempt of his Power, his justice, his Wisdom, what a despite to his goodness and Mercy,
if notwithstanding all these Declarations of his will and purposes, we shall presume to be uncharitable in this kind? There are also Considerations (very many, very clear,
if notwithstanding all these Declarations of his will and Purposes, we shall presume to be uncharitable in this kind? There Are also Considerations (very many, very clear,
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The Lord preserveth the strangers, he relieveth the fatherless and widow) but out of goodness to us, he chuseth (if it may be, we freely concurring therein) and best liketh, that it should be done by our hands;
The Lord Preserveth the Strangers, he relieves the fatherless and widow) but out of Goodness to us, he chooseth (if it may be, we freely concurring therein) and best liketh, that it should be done by our hands;
or for Gods sake, he doth not usurp or forge, he hath good authority, and a true ground for doing so) God gives him credit from himself unto us for what he wants,
or for God's sake, he does not usurp or forge, he hath good Authority, and a true ground for doing so) God gives him credit from himself unto us for what he Wants,
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What therefore we give to the poor, God accepteth as an expression of kindness to himself, being given to one of his friends and clients, in respect to him;
What Therefore we give to the poor, God Accepteth as an expression of kindness to himself, being given to one of his Friends and Clients, in respect to him;
he regards it as a testimony of friendly confidence in him, signifying that we have a good opinion of him, that we take him for able and willing to requite a good turn, that we dare take his word,
he regards it as a testimony of friendly confidence in him, signifying that we have a good opinion of him, that we take him for able and willing to requite a good turn, that we Dare take his word,
we doing it to one, who bears his Name, and wears his Livery, (for the poor mans rags are badges of his relation unto God) He thereby judges, that we have little good will, little respect, little compassion toward himself,
we doing it to one, who bears his Name, and wears his Livery, (for the poor men rags Are badges of his Relation unto God) He thereby judges, that we have little good will, little respect, little compassion towards himself,
and (as it were) in his need, to accommodate him with a small sum, he justly reputes it as an argument of unkindly diffidence in him, that we have sorry thoughts of him, deeming him no good Correspondent, little valuing his word, suspecting his goodness, his truth, or his sufficiency.
and (as it were) in his need, to accommodate him with a small sum, he justly reputes it as an argument of unkindly diffidence in him, that we have sorry thoughts of him, deeming him not good Correspondent, little valuing his word, suspecting his Goodness, his truth, or his sufficiency.
so that we have an absolute property in them, or an entire disposal of them: no, we are utterly incapable of such a right unto them, or power over them;
so that we have an absolute property in them, or an entire disposal of them: no, we Are utterly incapable of such a right unto them, or power over them;
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the Air we breathe, the Sun and Stars which cherish our life, are all of them his, his Productions, and his Possessions, subsisting by his pleasure, subject to his disposal:
the Air we breathe, the Sun and Stars which cherish our life, Are all of them his, his Productions, and his Possessions, subsisting by his pleasure, Subject to his disposal:
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How cam'st thou by it? how dost thou hold it? didst thou make it, or dost thou preserve it? Canst thou claim any thing by Nature? No, thou broughtest nothing with thee into the world, thou didst not bring thy self hither:
How camest thou by it? how dost thou hold it? didst thou make it, or dost thou preserve it? Canst thou claim any thing by Nature? No, thou Broughtest nothing with thee into the world, thou didst not bring thy self hither:
Canst thou challenge any thing to thy self from Chance? No, for there is no such thing as Chance, all things being guided and governed by Gods Providence.
Canst thou challenge any thing to thy self from Chance? No, for there is no such thing as Chance, all things being guided and governed by God's Providence.
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and while he letteth any thing abide with us, we cannot justly use it otherwise than he hath appointed, we cannot duly apply it otherwise than to his interest and service.
and while he lets any thing abide with us, we cannot justly use it otherwise than he hath appointed, we cannot duly apply it otherwise than to his Interest and service.
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God then having injoined, that after we have satisfied our necessities, and supplied our reasonable occasions, we should imploy the rest to the relief of our poor Neighbours;
God then having enjoined, that After we have satisfied our necessities, and supplied our reasonable occasions, we should employ the rest to the relief of our poor Neighbours;
doubly unjust we are, both toward God, and toward our Neighbour: we are unfaithful Stewards, misapplying the goods of our Master, and crossing his order:
doubly unjust we Are, both towards God, and towards our Neighbour: we Are unfaithful Stewards, misapplying the goods of our Master, and crossing his order:
we are in the Court of Conscience, we shall appear at the Bar of Gods Judgment no better than Robbers, (under vizards of legal right and possession) spoiling our poor Brother of his goods;
we Are in the Court of Conscience, we shall appear At the Bar of God's Judgement no better than Robbers, (under vizards of Legal right and possession) spoiling our poor Brother of his goods;
we are in thus holding, or thus spending, truly NONLATINALPHABET, not only covetous, but wrongful, or havers of more than our own, against the will of the right owners;
we Are in thus holding, or thus spending, truly, not only covetous, but wrongful, or havers of more than our own, against the will of the right owners;
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If we are ambitious of having a property in somewhat, or affect to call any thing our own, 'tis only by nobly giving that we can accomplish our desire, that will certainly appropriate our goods to our use and benefit:
If we Are ambitious of having a property in somewhat, or affect to call any thing our own, it's only by nobly giving that we can accomplish our desire, that will Certainly Appropriate our goods to our use and benefit:
but our theft and our bane. (These things, spoken after the holy Fathers, wise Instructors in matters of piety, are to be understood with reasonable temperament, and practised with honest prudence.
but our theft and our bane. (These things, spoken After the holy Father's, wise Instructors in matters of piety, Are to be understood with reasonable temperament, and practised with honest prudence.
he incessantly showres down blessings on our heads; he daily loadeth us with his benefits; he perpetually crowneth us with loving kindness and tender mercies:
he incessantly showers down blessings on our Heads; he daily loadeth us with his benefits; he perpetually Crowneth us with loving kindness and tender Mercies:
all the excellent priviledges we enjoy, and all the glorious hopes we have as Christians, we also stand endebted for purely to his undeserved mercy and grace;
all the excellent privileges we enjoy, and all the glorious hope's we have as Christians, we also stand indebted for purely to his undeserved mercy and grace;
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and, What shall we render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward us? Shall we render him nothing? shall we refuse him any thing? shall we boggle at making returns so inconsiderable, in regard to what he hath done for us? What is a little Gold,
and, What shall we render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards us? Shall we render him nothing? shall we refuse him any thing? shall we boggle At making returns so inconsiderable, in regard to what he hath done for us? What is a little Gold,
or Silver, or Brass perhaps, which our poor Neighbour craveth of us, in comparison to our life, our health, our reason, to all accommodations of our body,
or Silver, or Brass perhaps, which our poor Neighbour craves of us, in comparison to our life, our health, our reason, to all accommodations of our body,
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and all endowments of our mind? What are all the goods in the world to the love and favour of God, to the pardon of our sins, to the gifts of Gods Spirit, to the dignity of being the children of God, and heirs of salvation;
and all endowments of our mind? What Are all the goods in the world to the love and favour of God, to the pardon of our Sins, to the Gifts of God's Spirit, to the dignity of being the children of God, and Heirs of salvation;
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to the being freed from extream miseries, and made capable of eternal felicity? And doth not this unexpressible goodness, do not all these inestimable benefits require some correspondent thankfulness? Are we not obliged, shall we not be willing to exhibit some real testimony thereof? And what other can we exhibit beside this? We cannot directly or immediately requite God,
to the being freed from extreme misery's, and made capable of Eternal felicity? And does not this unexpressible Goodness, do not all these inestimable benefits require Some correspondent thankfulness? are we not obliged, shall we not be willing to exhibit Some real testimony thereof? And what other can we exhibit beside this? We cannot directly or immediately requite God,
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he is not capable of being himself enriched or exalted, of being any wise pleasured or bettered by us, who is in himself infinitely sufficient, glorious, joyful and happy:
he is not capable of being himself enriched or exalted, of being any wise pleasured or bettered by us, who is in himself infinitely sufficient, glorious, joyful and happy:
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All that we can do in this kind, is thus indirectly, in the persons of his poor relations, to gratifie him, imparting at his desire and for his sake somewhat of what he hath bestowed on us, upon them.
All that we can do in this kind, is thus indirectly, in the Persons of his poor relations, to gratify him, imparting At his desire and for his sake somewhat of what he hath bestowed on us, upon them.
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Our very wealth and prosperous state should not seem to us so contemptible things, that we should be unwilling to render somewhat back in grateful resentment for them:
Our very wealth and prosperous state should not seem to us so contemptible things, that we should be unwilling to render somewhat back in grateful resentment for them:
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Our prayers, if we are uncharitably disposed, what are they other than demonstrations of egregious impudence and folly? For how can we with any face presume to ask any thing from God,
Our Prayers, if we Are uncharitably disposed, what Are they other than demonstrations of egregious impudence and folly? For how can we with any face presume to ask any thing from God,
Likewise all our semblances of repentance, all our corporal abstinencies & austerities, if a kind and merciful disposition are wanting, what are they truly but presumptuous dallyings,
Likewise all our semblances of Repentance, all our corporal Abstinences & austerities, if a kind and merciful disposition Are wanting, what Are they truly but presumptuous dallyings,
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yet refuse to do that, which he declares most pleasing to him, and most necessary to those purposes? It is an ordinary thing for men thus to serve God, and thus to delude themselves:
yet refuse to do that, which he declares most pleasing to him, and most necessary to those Purposes? It is an ordinary thing for men thus to serve God, and thus to delude themselves:
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he hath called them vain and impertinent oblations; not sweet or acceptable, but abominable and troublesome to him, such as he cannot away with, and is weary to bear. 'Tis religious liberality that doth prove us to be serious and earnest in other religious performances; which assures that we value matters of piety at a considerable rate;
he hath called them vain and impertinent Oblations; not sweet or acceptable, but abominable and troublesome to him, such as he cannot away with, and is weary to bear. It's religious liberality that does prove us to be serious and earnest in other religious performances; which assures that we valve matters of piety At a considerable rate;
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5. The conscionable practise of these duties, doth plainly spring from those good dispositions of mind, regarding God, which are the original grounds and fountains of all true piety;
5. The conscionable practice of these duties, does plainly spring from those good dispositions of mind, regarding God, which Are the original grounds and fountains of all true piety;
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and the neglect of them issueth from those vitious dispositions, which have a peculiar inconsistency with piety, being destructive thereof in the very foundation and root.
and the neglect of them issueth from those vicious dispositions, which have a peculiar inconsistency with piety, being destructive thereof in the very Foundation and root.
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As for Faith, the good man in shewing bounty, exerciseth the chief acts thereof; he freely parteth with his goods, because he trusteth on Gods Providence more than them;
As for Faith, the good man in showing bounty, Exerciseth the chief acts thereof; he freely parts with his goods, Because he Trusteth on God's Providence more than them;
because he taketh God to be just and faithful, who having charged him to care for nothing, but to cast his care and burthen upon the Lord, having promised to care for him, to sustain him, never to leave or forsake him;
Because he Takes God to be just and faithful, who having charged him to care for nothing, but to cast his care and burden upon the Lord, having promised to care for him, to sustain him, never to leave or forsake him;
It is mentioned by the Apostle to the Hebrews, as a special instance of a resolute and constant faith in the first Christians, that they took joyfully the spoiling of their goods, knowing in themselves, that they had in heaven a better and an enduring substance:
It is mentioned by the Apostle to the Hebrews, as a special instance of a resolute and constant faith in the First Christians, that they took joyfully the spoiling of their goods, knowing in themselves, that they had in heaven a better and an enduring substance:
he that not forcibly by the violent rapacity of others, but voluntarily by his own free resignation for the service of God, delivereth them up with the same alacrity, opinion and hope, thereby demonstrates the same faith.
he that not forcibly by the violent rapacity of Others, but voluntarily by his own free resignation for the service of God, Delivereth them up with the same alacrity, opinion and hope, thereby demonstrates the same faith.
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or any influence over what passes here, how could he be afraid of wanting upon this score? how could he repose any confidence in these possessions? how could he think himself secure in such a neglect or defiance of God?) Or he must be exceedingly profane, entertaining most dishonourable and injurious apprehensions of God:
or any influence over what passes Here, how could he be afraid of wanting upon this score? how could he repose any confidence in these possessions? how could he think himself secure in such a neglect or defiance of God?) Or he must be exceedingly profane, entertaining most dishonourable and injurious apprehensions of God:
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and at his instance, part with a little worthless trash, and dirty pelf? who prizes so inconsiderable matters beyond Gods favour and friendship? who prefers the keeping of his wealth, before the enjoyment of God;
and At his instance, part with a little worthless trash, and dirty pelf? who prizes so inconsiderable matters beyond God's favour and friendship? who prefers the keeping of his wealth, before the enjoyment of God;
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and chuses rather certainly to quit his whole interest in God, than to adventure a small parcel of his estate with God? His practise indeed sufficiently discovers, that his hard and stupid heart is uncapable of any love,
and chooses rather Certainly to quit his Whole Interest in God, than to adventure a small parcel of his estate with God? His practice indeed sufficiently discovers, that his hard and stupid heart is uncapable of any love,
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which dispositions, as having much affinity and connexion, are well joined together by Jethro. But the uncharitable man can have little fear of God before his eyes;
which dispositions, as having much affinity and connexion, Are well joined together by Jethro. But the uncharitable man can have little Fear of God before his eyes;
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since the commands of God have no efficacy on his Conscience; since he dreads not the effects of divine power and justice, provoked by his disobedience;
since the commands of God have no efficacy on his Conscience; since he dreads not the effects of divine power and Justice, provoked by his disobedience;
and is more afraid of penury here, than of damnation hereafter. The truth is, the covetous or illiberal man is therefore uncapable of being truly pious,
and is more afraid of penury Here, than of damnation hereafter. The truth is, the covetous or illiberal man is Therefore uncapable of being truly pious,
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he is justly stiled an Idolater, for that he directs and employs the chief affections of his mind upon an Idol of Clay, which he loves with all his heart and all his soul, which he entirely confides in, which he esteems and worships above all things.
he is justly styled an Idolater, for that he directs and employs the chief affections of his mind upon an Idol of Clay, which he loves with all his heart and all his soul, which he entirely confides in, which he esteems and worships above all things.
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Other vitious inclinations combat reason, and often baffle it, but seldom so vanquish it, as that a man doth approve or applaud himself in his miscarriages;
Other vicious inclinations combat reason, and often baffle it, but seldom so vanquish it, as that a man does approve or applaud himself in his miscarriages;
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What is any being in the world, but an efflux of his bounty, and an argument of his liberality? Look every where about Nature, consider the whole tenour of Providence;
What is any being in the world, but an efflux of his bounty, and an argument of his liberality? Look every where about Nature, Consider the Whole tenor of Providence;
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survey all the works, and scan all the actions of God, you will find them all conspiring in attestation to those sweet Characters and Elogies, which the holy Scripture ascribeth to God, representing him to be Merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness;
survey all the works, and scan all the actions of God, you will find them all conspiring in attestation to those sweet Characters and Eulogies, which the holy Scripture ascribeth to God, representing him to be Merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in Goodness;
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stiling him the God of love, of peace, of hope, of patience, of all grace, and of all consolation; the Father of pities, rich in mercy, and full of bowels;
styling him the God of love, of peace, of hope, of patience, of all grace, and of all consolation; the Father of pities, rich in mercy, and full of bowels;
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Nature, (I say) Providence and Revelation, do all concur in testifying this, that there is nothing in God so peculiarly admirable, nothing (as it were) so God-like;
Nature, (I say) Providence and Revelation, do all concur in testifying this, that there is nothing in God so peculiarly admirable, nothing (as it were) so Godlike;
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That such hath always been the common apprehension of men, the practise of all times sheweth, in that men have been ever apt to place their Benefactors among their Gods, deferring that love and veneration unto them in degree, which in perfection do appertain to the supreme Benefactor.
That such hath always been the Common apprehension of men, the practice of all times shows, in that men have been ever apt to place their Benefactors among their God's, deferring that love and veneration unto them in degree, which in perfection do appertain to the supreme Benefactor.
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and most nearly to resemble him.) Our Lord farther teaches us, saying, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to those that hate you — that you may be the sons of your Father which is in heaven.
and most nearly to resemble him.) Our Lord farther Teaches us, saying, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to those that hate you — that you may be the Sons of your Father which is in heaven.
as the one approximates the blessed Angels to God, and beatifies them; so the other removeth the cursed Fiends to such a distance from God and happiness:
as the one approximates the blessed Angels to God, and beatifies them; so the other Removeth the cursed Fiends to such a distance from God and happiness:
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and whoever in his conditions is so like to them, and in his practise so agrees with them, cannot but also be very odious to God, and extreamly unhappy;
and whoever in his conditions is so like to them, and in his practice so agrees with them, cannot but also be very odious to God, and extremely unhappy;
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as the disguise of misfortune, under which he appears, doth represent him. He who looks so deformedly and dismally, who to outward sight is so ill bestead,
as the disguise of misfortune, under which he appears, does represent him. He who looks so deformedly and dismally, who to outward sighed is so ill besteaded,
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What are Money and Lands? what are Silk and fine Linen? what are Horses and Hounds in comparison to Reason, to Wisdom, to Vertue, to Religion, which he hath,
What Are Money and Lands? what Are Silk and fine Linen? what Are Horses and Hounds in comparison to Reason, to Wisdom, to Virtue, to Religion, which he hath,
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so destitute of all convenience and comfort, (lying in the dust, naked or clad with rags, meagre with hunger or pain) he comes of a most high and heavenly extraction;
so destitute of all convenience and Comfort, (lying in the dust, naked or clad with rags, meager with hunger or pain) he comes of a most high and heavenly extraction;
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for his good to undertake and undergo the greatest inconveniencies, infirmities, wants and disgraces; the most grievous troubles, and most sharp pains incident to mortal nature;
for his good to undertake and undergo the greatest inconveniences, infirmities, Wants and disgraces; the most grievous Troubles, and most sharp pains incident to Mortal nature;
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He equally with the mightiest Prince is the object of Gods especial Providence and Grace, of his continual regard and care, of his fatherly love and affection;
He equally with the Mightiest Prince is the Object of God's especial Providence and Grace, of his continual regard and care, of his fatherly love and affection;
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yea, if thou art vain and proud, he sober and humble, he is thy better, in true dignity much to be preferred before thee, far in real wealth surpassing thee:
yea, if thou art vain and proud, he Sobrium and humble, he is thy better, in true dignity much to be preferred before thee, Far in real wealth surpassing thee:
2. That distinction, which thou standest upon, and which seemeth so vast between thy poor Neighbour and thee, what is it? whence did it come? whither tends it? It is not any wise natural, or according to primitive design:
2. That distinction, which thou Standest upon, and which seems so vast between thy poor Neighbour and thee, what is it? whence did it come? whither tends it? It is not any wise natural, or according to primitive Design:
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for as all men are in faculties and endowments of nature equal, so were they all originally equal in condition, all wealthy and happy, all constituted in a most prosperous and plentiful estate;
for as all men Are in faculties and endowments of nature equal, so were they all originally equal in condition, all wealthy and happy, all constituted in a most prosperous and plentiful estate;
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Inequality and private interest in things, (together with sicknesses and pains, together with all other infelicities and inconveniencies) were the by-blows of our fall;
Inequality and private Interest in things, (together with Sicknesses and pains, together with all other infelicities and inconveniences) were the by-blows of our fallen;
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so that rich men are indeed but the Treasurers, the Stewards, the Caterers of God for the rest of men, having a strict charge to dispense unto every one his meat in due season, and no just priviledge to withhold it from any:
so that rich men Are indeed but the Treasurers, the Stewards, the Caterers of God for the rest of men, having a strict charge to dispense unto every one his meat in due season, and no just privilege to withhold it from any:
What the Philosopher said of himself, What I have, is so mine, that it is every mans, is according to the practise of each man, who is truly and in due measure charitable;
What the Philosopher said of himself, What I have, is so mine, that it is every men, is according to the practice of each man, who is truly and in due measure charitable;
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so that the needy in their distress cannot come by it, doth pervert that equity which God hath established in things, defeats his good intention, (so far as he can) and brings a scandal on his Providence;
so that the needy in their distress cannot come by it, does pervert that equity which God hath established in things, defeats his good intention, (so Far as he can) and brings a scandal on his Providence;
3. It was also (which we should consider) even one main end of this difference among us, permitted and ordered by Gods Providence, that as some mens industry and patience might be exercised by their poverty,
3. It was also (which we should Consider) even one main end of this difference among us, permitted and ordered by God's Providence, that as Some men's industry and patience might be exercised by their poverty,
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Wherefore by neglecting these duties, we unadvisedly cross the good purpose of God toward us, depriving our selves of the chief advantages our wealth may afford.
Wherefore by neglecting these duties, we unadvisedly cross the good purpose of God towards us, depriving our selves of the chief advantages our wealth may afford.
for that poverty (the Mistriss of Sobriety and honest Industry, the Mother of Humility and Patience, the Nurse of all Vertue) renders men more willing to go,
for that poverty (the Mistress of Sobriety and honest Industry, the Mother of Humility and Patience, the Nurse of all Virtue) renders men more willing to go,
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by it also we conform unto the Son of God himself, the Heir of Eternal Majesty, the Saviour of the World, who for our sake became poor, (NONLATINALPHABET,
by it also we conform unto the Son of God himself, the Heir of Eternal Majesty, the Saviour of the World, who for our sake became poor, (,
for our sake became a beggar) that we through his poverty (or beggery) might become rich: he willingly chose, he especially dignified and sanctified that depth of poverty, which we so proudly slight and loath.
for our sake became a beggar) that we through his poverty (or beggary) might become rich: he willingly chosen, he especially dignified and sanctified that depth of poverty, which we so proudly slight and loath.
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and shall we then ingratefully require it with scorn, or with pitiless neglect? shall we presume in the person of any poor man, to abhor or contemn the very poor,
and shall we then ingratefully require it with scorn, or with pitiless neglect? shall we presume in the person of any poor man, to abhor or contemn the very poor,
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We are all fashioned according to the same original Idea, resembling God our common Father; we are all endewed with the same faculties, inclinations and affections;
We Are all fashioned according to the same original Idea, resembling God our Common Father; we Are all endued with the same faculties, inclinations and affections;
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so that in effect, and reasonable esteem, every man is not only our Brother, but (as Aristotle saith of a Friend) NONLATINALPHABET, another ones self; is not only our most lively image,
so that in Effect, and reasonable esteem, every man is not only our Brother, but (as Aristotle Says of a Friend), Another ones self; is not only our most lively image,
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All Christians (high and low, rich and poor) are children of the same heavenly Father, spring from the same incorruptible seed, are regenerated to the same lively hope, are Co-heirs of the same heavenly inheritance;
All Christians (high and low, rich and poor) Are children of the same heavenly Father, spring from the same incorruptible seed, Are regenerated to the same lively hope, Are Coheirs of the same heavenly inheritance;
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which relation, as it is the most noble, and the most close that can be, so it should breed the greatest endearments, and should express it self in correspondent effects;
which Relation, as it is the most noble, and the most close that can be, so it should breed the greatest endearments, and should express it self in correspondent effects;
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since we all partake of the same precious faith, of the same high calling, of the same honourable priviledges, of the same glorious promises and hopes;
since we all partake of the same precious faith, of the same high calling, of the same honourable privileges, of the same glorious promises and hope's;
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why should these secular trifles be so private and particular among us? Why should not so huge a parity in those only valuable things not wholly (I say not in worldly state,
why should these secular trifles be so private and particular among us? Why should not so huge a parity in those only valuable things not wholly (I say not in worldly state,
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or outward appearance, such as the preservation of order in secular affairs requireth, but) in our opinion and affection extinguish that slight distinction of rich and poor, in concernments temporal? How can we slight so noble,
or outward appearance, such as the preservation of order in secular affairs requires, but) in our opinion and affection extinguish that slight distinction of rich and poor, in concernments temporal? How can we slight so noble,
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so great a Personage as a Christian, for wanting a little dross? How can we deem our selves much his superiour, upon so petty an advantage, for having that, which is not worth speaking or thinking of, in comparison to what he enjoyeth? Our Lord himself is not ashamed to call the least among us his Brother, and his Friend;
so great a Personage as a Christian, for wanting a little dross? How can we deem our selves much his superior, upon so Petty an advantage, for having that, which is not worth speaking or thinking of, in comparison to what he Enjoyeth? Our Lord himself is not ashamed to call the least among us his Brother, and his Friend;
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and shall we then disdain to yield to such an one the regard, and treatment suitable to such a Quality? Shall we not honour any Brother of our Lord? shall we not be civil and kind to any Friend of his? If we do not,
and shall we then disdain to yield to such an one the regard, and treatment suitable to such a Quality? Shall we not honour any Brother of our Lord? shall we not be civil and kind to any Friend of his? If we do not,
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how can we pretend to bear any true respect or affection unto himself? It is his express precept, that the greatest among us should, in imitation of his most humble and charitable Self, be ready to serve the meanest;
how can we pretend to bear any true respect or affection unto himself? It is his express precept, that the greatest among us should, in imitation of his most humble and charitable Self, be ready to serve the Meanest;
and, that we should in honour prefer one another, and in lowliness of mind esteem others better than our selves, are Apostolical Rules, extending indifferently to rich and poor, which are plainly violated by disregarding the poor.
and, that we should in honour prefer one Another, and in lowliness of mind esteem Others better than our selves, Are Apostolical Rules, extending indifferently to rich and poor, which Are plainly violated by disregarding the poor.
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How greatly then are they deficient from their duty, how little in truth are they Christians, who are unwilling to part with the very superfluities and excrements of their fortune for the relief of a poor Christian? Thus considering our Brother may breed in us charitable dispositions toward him,
How greatly then Are they deficient from their duty, how little in truth Are they Christians, who Are unwilling to part with the very superfluities and excrements of their fortune for the relief of a poor Christian? Thus considering our Brother may breed in us charitable dispositions towards him,
Moreover, if we reflect upon our selves, and consider either our nature, or our state here, we cannot but observe many strong engagements to the same practise.
Moreover, if we reflect upon our selves, and Consider either our nature, or our state Here, we cannot but observe many strong engagements to the same practice.
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The best of our natural inclinations (those sacred reliques of Gods image originally stamped on our minds) do sensibly prompt, and vehemently urge us to mercy and pity:
The best of our natural inclinations (those sacred Relics of God's image originally stamped on our minds) do sensibly prompt, and vehemently urge us to mercy and pity:
As also nature to the acts requisite toward preservation of our life, hath annexed a sensible pleasure, forcibly enticing us to the performance of them:
As also nature to the acts requisite towards preservation of our life, hath annexed a sensible pleasure, forcibly enticing us to the performance of them:
nothing indeed carrying with it a more pure and savoury delight than beneficence. A man may be vertuously voluptuous, and a laudable Epicure by doing much good;
nothing indeed carrying with it a more pure and savoury delight than beneficence. A man may be virtuously voluptuous, and a laudable Epicure by doing much good;
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God and Nature therefore within us do sollicite the poor mans case; even our own ease and satisfaction demand from us compassion and kindness toward him;
God and Nature Therefore within us do solicit the poor men case; even our own ease and satisfaction demand from us compassion and kindness towards him;
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3. Farther, examining our selves, we may also observe, that we are in reality, what our poor Neighbour appears to be, in many respects no less indigent and impotent than he:
3. Farther, examining our selves, we may also observe, that we Are in reality, what our poor Neighbour appears to be, in many respects no less indigent and impotent than he:
every moment we are contracting huge debts, far beyond our ability to discharge; debts of gratitude for benefits received, debts of guilt for offences committed;
every moment we Are contracting huge debts, Far beyond our ability to discharge; debts of gratitude for benefits received, debts of guilt for offences committed;
Such a likeness in state should therefore dispose us to succour our fellows, and NONLATINALPHABET, to lend mercy to God, who need mercy from him, as the good Father speaketh.
Such a likeness in state should Therefore dispose us to succour our Fellows, and, to lend mercy to God, who need mercy from him, as the good Father speaks.
If we daily receive mercy and relief, yet unmindful of our obligation to God, refuse them to others, shall we not deserve to hear that dreadful exprobration, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt because thou desiredst me;
If we daily receive mercy and relief, yet unmindful of our obligation to God, refuse them to Others, shall we not deserve to hear that dreadful exprobration, Oh thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt Because thou desiredst me;
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4. The great incertainty, and instability of our condition, doth also require our consideration We that now flourish in a fair and full estate, may soon be in the case of that poor creature, who now sues for our relief;
4. The great incertainty, and instability of our condition, does also require our consideration We that now flourish in a fair and full estate, may soon be in the case of that poor creature, who now sues for our relief;
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for a thing which can no wise be fixed or setled in one corner; which therefore 'tis a vanity to conceive, that we can surely appropriate, or long retain.
for a thing which can no wise be fixed or settled in one corner; which Therefore it's a vanity to conceive, that we can surely Appropriate, or long retain.
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How then can we think to stand firm upon a place so slippery? How can we build any confidence on a bottom so loose and brittle? How can we suffer our minds to be swell'd up,
How then can we think to stand firm upon a place so slippery? How can we built any confidence on a bottom so lose and brittle? How can we suffer our minds to be swelled up,
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like bubbles, with vain conceit, by the breath of such things, more fleeting and vertiginous than any Air? against the precepts of the wisest and best men:
like bubbles, with vain conceit, by the breath of such things, more fleeting and vertiginous than any Air? against the Precepts of the Wisest and best men:
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Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? saith the Wise man: (that is, wilt thou regard that which is so transitory and evanid, that it hardly may be deemed real;
Wilt thou Set thine eyes upon that which is not? Says the Wise man: (that is, wilt thou regard that which is so transitory and evanid, that it hardly may be deemed real;
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which we can scarce look on, before it is gone?) and, Charge them (saith St. Paul) that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain riches:
which we can scarce look on, before it is gone?) and, Charge them (Says Saint Paul) that Are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain riches:
things which we can never plainly discern how long we shall keep them, how much we can enjoy them) what should make us unwilling with certain advantage to our selves, freely to let that go, which presently without our leave may forsake us? How can we reasonably judge our case much different from that of the poorest body,
things which we can never plainly discern how long we shall keep them, how much we can enjoy them) what should make us unwilling with certain advantage to our selves, freely to let that go, which presently without our leave may forsake us? How can we reasonably judge our case much different from that of the Poorest body,
when the scene turning, he may be advanced unto our wealth, we may be depressed into his want? since every Age yieldeth instances of some Croesus, some Polycrates, some Pompey, some Job, some Nebuchodonosor, who within a small compass of time doth appear to all men the object both of admiration and pity, is to the less wise the mark both of envy and scorn;
when the scene turning, he may be advanced unto our wealth, we may be depressed into his want? since every Age yieldeth instances of Some Croesus, Some Polycrates, Some Pompey, Some Job, Some Nebuchadnezzar, who within a small compass of time does appear to all men the Object both of admiration and pity, is to the less wise the mark both of envy and scorn;
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6. We should also remember concerning our selves, that we are mortal and frail. Were we immortal, or could we probably retain our Possessions for ever in our hands;
6. We should also Remember Concerning our selves, that we Are Mortal and frail. Were we immortal, or could we probably retain our Possessions for ever in our hands;
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yea, could we foresee some definite space of time, considerably long, in which we might assuredly enjoy our stores, it might seem somewhat excusable to scrape hard, and to hold fast;
yea, could we foresee Some definite Molle of time, considerably long, in which we might assuredly enjoy our stores, it might seem somewhat excusable to scrape hard, and to hold fast;
and upon special accompts of justice he may be farther more exposed thereto; considering the case of the rich fool in the Gospel, we may easily discern them;
and upon special accounts of Justice he may be farther more exposed thereto; considering the case of the rich fool in the Gospel, we may Easily discern them;
yea, it shall be they which will there prosecute us with clamorous accusations, will bear sore testimony against us, ( The rust of them, saith St. James, shall be a witness against us, signifying our unjust or uncharitable detention of them) will obtain a most heavy sentence upon us;
yea, it shall be they which will there prosecute us with clamorous accusations, will bear soar testimony against us, (The rust of them, Says Saint James, shall be a witness against us, signifying our unjust or uncharitable detention of them) will obtain a most heavy sentence upon us;
they will render our audit more difficult, and enflame our reckoning; they will aggravate the guilt of our sins with imputations of unfaithfulness and ingratitude;
they will render our audit more difficult, and inflame our reckoning; they will aggravate the guilt of our Sins with imputations of unfaithfulness and ingratitude;
which God hath prescribed, according to the exigencies of Humanity and Charity? By thus ordering our Riches, we shall render them benefits and blessings to us;
which God hath prescribed, according to the exigencies of Humanity and Charity? By thus ordering our Riches, we shall render them benefits and blessings to us;
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than he is Master of Jerusalem, or Grand-Cairo; for what difference is there, whether distance of place or baseness of mind sever things from him? whether his own heart,
than he is Master of Jerusalem, or Grand-Cairo; for what difference is there, whither distance of place or baseness of mind sever things from him? whither his own heart,
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'tis in this sense true, which the Wise-man says, There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing. But the very having Riches (will such a man say) is matter of Reputation;
it's in this sense true, which the Wiseman Says, There is that makes himself rich, yet hath nothing. But the very having Riches (will such a man say) is matter of Reputation;
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true, if he knows how, and hath the mind to use them well, otherwise all the credit they yield consists in making their Master ridiculous to wise men, and infamous among all men:
true, if he knows how, and hath the mind to use them well, otherwise all the credit they yield consists in making their Master ridiculous to wise men, and infamous among all men:
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why should we accommodate our practise to their vain opinion, or be base our selves because others are not wise? But however, (may he say again) it is a pleasant thing to see them;
why should we accommodate our practice to their vain opinion, or be base our selves Because Others Are not wise? But however, (may he say again) it is a pleasant thing to see them;
What good, saith he, is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes? But if this be all they are good for, it is, one would think, a very slim benefit they afford, little able to balance the pain and care requisite to the acquist and custody of them;
What good, Says he, is there to the owners thereof, Saving the beholding of them with their eyes? But if this be all they Are good for, it is, one would think, a very slim benefit they afford, little able to balance the pain and care requisite to the acquist and custody of them;
as thou knowest not who he shall be, that shall gather all thou heapest up, or shall rule over all thy labour, (whither he shall be a wise man or a fool, a kinsman or a stranger, a friend or a foe) so thou canst as little guess what he will think or say:
as thou Knowest not who he shall be, that shall gather all thou heapest up, or shall Rule over all thy labour, (whither he shall be a wise man or a fool, a kinsman or a stranger, a friend or a foe) so thou Canst as little guess what he will think or say:
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not to use things now, when reason bids us, because they may be useful at another time? Not considering also, that many intervenient accidents, more probably than a moderate and handsom use of our Wealth, may crop the excrescencies thereof.
not to use things now, when reason bids us, Because they may be useful At Another time? Not considering also, that many intervenient accidents, more probably than a moderate and handsome use of our Wealth, may crop the Excrescences thereof.
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2. But setting aside these absurd excuses of penuriousness, we may consider, that secluding the good use of them in beneficence, Riches are very impertinent, very cumbersom, very dangerous, very mischievous things;
2. But setting aside these absurd excuses of penuriousness, we may Consider, that secluding the good use of them in beneficence, Riches Are very impertinent, very cumbersome, very dangerous, very mischievous things;
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A small pittance will, and must suffice to all reasonable purposes, to satisfie our necessities, to procure conveniencies, to yield innocent delight and ease:
A small pittance will, and must suffice to all reasonable Purposes, to satisfy our necessities, to procure Conveniences, to yield innocent delight and ease:
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our nature doth not require, nor cannot bear much: ( Take heed and beware of covetousness, saith our Lord, for a mans life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth:
our nature does not require, nor cannot bear much: (Take heed and beware of covetousness, Says our Lord, for a men life Consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he Possesses:
( Lest I be full, said that good man again, assigning a reason why he deprecated being rich, and deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord? ) they swallow up our thoughts, our affections, our endeavours, our time and leisure;
(Lest I be full, said that good man again, assigning a reason why he deprecated being rich, and deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord?) they swallow up our thoughts, our affections, our endeavours, our time and leisure;
possessing our hearts with a doting love unto them, (excluding other good affections) distracting our minds with anxious cares about them, (choaking other good thoughts) encumbring all our life with business about them, (inconsistent with due attention to our other more weighty and necessary concernments) filling our heads with suspicions, and fears, piercing our hearts with troubles and sorrows;
possessing our hearts with a doting love unto them, (excluding other good affections) distracting our minds with anxious Cares about them, (choking other good thoughts) encumbering all our life with business about them, (inconsistent with due attention to our other more weighty and necessary concernments) filling our Heads with suspicions, and fears, piercing our hearts with Troubles and sorrows;
All our Doors and Bars, all our Forces and Guards, all the circumspection and vigilancy we can use, are no defence or security at all in comparison to this disposal thereof:
All our Doors and Bars, all our Forces and Guards, all the circumspection and vigilancy we can use, Are no defence or security At all in comparison to this disposal thereof:
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The poor man's stomach is a Granary for our Corn, which never can be exhausted; the poor man's back is a Wardrobe for our Clothes, which never can be pillaged;
The poor Man's stomach is a Granary for our Corn, which never can be exhausted; the poor Man's back is a Wardrobe for our Clothes, which never can be pillaged;
He that deviseth liberal things, by liberal things shall be stand, (saith the Prophet.) But on the other hand, being niggardly is the likeliest course we can take to lose our Wealth and Estate;
He that devises liberal things, by liberal things shall be stand, (Says the Prophet.) But on the other hand, being niggardly is the likeliest course we can take to loose our Wealth and Estate;
Even according to the humane and ordinary way of esteeming things, (abstracting from the special Providence of God) the liberal person hath in consequence of his bounty, more real security for his Wealth,
Even according to the humane and ordinary Way of esteeming things, (abstracting from the special Providence of God) the liberal person hath in consequence of his bounty, more real security for his Wealth,
He thereby gets an interest in the gratitude and affection of those, whom he obligeth, together with the good will and respect of all men, who are spectators of his vertuous and generous dealing:
He thereby gets an Interest in the gratitude and affection of those, whom he obliges, together with the good will and respect of all men, who Are spectators of his virtuous and generous dealing:
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Fortune deserting such a person, carries all with it, few or none stick to him, his most zealous flatterers are commonly the first that forsake him, contempt and neglect are the only adherents to his condition;
Fortune deserting such a person, carries all with it, few or none stick to him, his most zealous Flatterers Are commonly the First that forsake him, contempt and neglect Are the only adherents to his condition;
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so that great Husband-man St. Paul assureth us, He that soweth sparingly, shall reap sparingly; but he that soweth bountifully, shall also reap bountifully:
so that great Husbandman Saint Paul assureth us, He that Soweth sparingly, shall reap sparingly; but he that Soweth bountifully, shall also reap bountifully:
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it indeed procuring Gods benediction, the fountain of all desirable plenty and prosperity, for, The blessing of the Lord it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
it indeed procuring God's benediction, the fountain of all desirable plenty and Prosperity, for, The blessing of the Lord it makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.
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and bless their estates: ( For this very thing the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto, says Moses ) but they who will not lay out any thing for him, he will not concern himself in their success otherwise than to cross it,
and bless their estates: (For this very thing the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto, Says Moses) but they who will not lay out any thing for him, he will not concern himself in their success otherwise than to cross it,
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for if he seem to favour them for a time with some prosperity in their affairs, their condition is much worse thereby, their accompt will be more grievous,
for if he seem to favour them for a time with Some Prosperity in their affairs, their condition is much Worse thereby, their account will be more grievous,
having offered this well-pleasing sacrifice of piety, having discharged this debt of justice, having paid this tribute of gratitude, our hearts being at rest,
having offered this Well-pleasing sacrifice of piety, having discharged this debt of Justice, having paid this tribute of gratitude, our hearts being At rest,
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for, can we with any content taste our dainties, or view our plenties, while the poor man stands in sight pining with hunger? Can we without regret see our Walls cloathed with Tapestry, our Horses deckt with Golden Trappings, our Attendants strutting in wanton Gaiety,
for, can we with any content taste our dainties, or view our plenties, while the poor man Stands in sighed pining with hunger? Can we without regret see our Walls clothed with Tapestry, our Horses decked with Golden Trappings, our Attendants strutting in wanton Gaiety,
while our honest poor Brother appears half naked, and trembling with cold? Can we carry on one finger enough to furnish ten poor people with necessaries,
while our honest poor Brother appears half naked, and trembling with cold? Can we carry on one finger enough to furnish ten poor people with necessaries,
the sense of our impiety and ingratitude toward God, of our inhumanity and unworthiness toward our Neighbour, will not fail (if ever we considerately reflect on our behaviour) to sting us with cruel remorse and self-condemnation;
the sense of our impiety and ingratitude towards God, of our inhumanity and unworthiness towards our Neighbour, will not fail (if ever we considerately reflect on our behaviour) to sting us with cruel remorse and self-condemnation;
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we shall feel that true, which Zophar speaks of the cruel and covetous Oppessour, Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly — he shall not rejoice in his substance — in the fulness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits.
we shall feel that true, which Zophar speaks of the cruel and covetous Oppessour, Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly — he shall not rejoice in his substance — in the fullness of his sufficiency he shall be in straits.
nothing better suits Christianity, nothing more graces it, than liberality; nothing is more inconsistent therewith, or more disparageth it, than being miserable and sordid.
nothing better suits Christianity, nothing more graces it, than liberality; nothing is more inconsistent therewith, or more disparageth it, than being miserable and sordid.
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for, What is is a Christian? What, but a man, who adores God alone, who loves God above all things, who reposes all his trust and confidence in God? What is he,
for, What is is a Christian? What, but a man, who adores God alone, who loves God above all things, who reposes all his trust and confidence in God? What is he,
but one who undertaketh to imitate the most good and bountiful God, to follow, as the best pattern of his practise, the most benign and charitable JESUS, the Son of God;
but one who undertaketh to imitate the most good and bountiful God, to follow, as the best pattern of his practice, the most benign and charitable JESUS, the Son of God;
One who, according to constant habit, notoriously breaketh the two great heads of Christian duty, Loving God with all his heart, and his Neighbour as himself:
One who, according to constant habit, notoriously breaks the two great Heads of Christian duty, Loving God with all his heart, and his Neighbour as himself:
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and set before you the fairest Copies that can be imagined thereof. We have for it the pattern of God himself, who is infinitely munificent and merciful;
and Set before you the Fairest Copies that can be imagined thereof. We have for it the pattern of God himself, who is infinitely munificent and merciful;
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We have the example of the Son of God, who out of pure charity did freely part with the riches and glories of Eternity, voluntarily embracing extream poverty and want for our sake, that we who were poor, might be enriched;
We have the Exampl of the Son of God, who out of pure charity did freely part with the riches and Glories of Eternity, voluntarily embracing extreme poverty and want for our sake, that we who were poor, might be enriched;
We have the blessed Patriarchs to follow, who at Gods pleasure and call did readily leave their Country, their Friends, their Goods, and all they had.
We have the blessed Patriarchs to follow, who At God's pleasure and call did readily leave their Country, their Friends, their Goods, and all they had.
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we have to move and encourage us hereto the first and best Christians, most full of grace and holy zeal, who so many as were possessours of lands and houses, did sell them, and did impart the price of them to the community, so that there was none poor among them, and that distribution was made to every one as he had need.
we have to move and encourage us hereto the First and best Christians, most full of grace and holy zeal, who so many as were possessors of Lands and houses, did fell them, and did impart the price of them to the community, so that there was none poor among them, and that distribution was made to every one as he had need.
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We have all the saints and eminent servants of God in all times, who have been high and wonderful in the performance of these duties, (I could tell you of the blessed Martyr St. Cyprian, who was liberal by whole sale, bestowing all at once, a fair Estate, on God and the poor;
We have all the Saints and eminent Servants of God in all times, who have been high and wondered in the performance of these duties, (I could tell you of the blessed Martyr Saint Cyprian, who was liberal by Whole sale, bestowing all At once, a fair Estate, on God and the poor;
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I might also, to beget emulation and shame in us, represent exemplary practises of Humanity and Charity even in Jews, Mahometans and Pagans, such as in these cold days might pass for more than ordinary among us) but I shall only propound one present and sensible example, that of this Noble City, whose publick bounty and charity in all kinds, (in education of Orphans, in curing the Diseased, both in body and mind, in provision for the poor, in relieving all sorts of necessities and miseries) let me earnestly intreat,
I might also, to beget emulation and shame in us, represent exemplary practises of Humanity and Charity even in jews, Mahometans and Pagans, such as in these cold days might pass for more than ordinary among us) but I shall only propound one present and sensible Exampl, that of this Noble city, whose public bounty and charity in all Kinds, (in education of Orphans, in curing the Diseased, both in body and mind, in provision for the poor, in relieving all sorts of necessities and misery's) let me earnestly entreat,
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let us do this so much the more willingly and freely, as the sad circumstances of things, by Gods judgments brought upon us, do plainly require, that the Publick Charity it self (lying under so great impediments, discouragements and distresses) should be supported, supplied, and relieved by particular liberality.
let us do this so much the more willingly and freely, as the sad Circumstances of things, by God's Judgments brought upon us, do plainly require, that the Public Charity it self (lying under so great impediments, discouragements and Distresses) should be supported, supplied, and relieved by particular liberality.
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let us pay due respect to the worthy Promoters thereof, and pray for rewards upon them answerable to their charitable care and industry employed therein;
let us pay due respect to the worthy Promoters thereof, and pray for rewards upon them answerable to their charitable care and industry employed therein;
which represents some instances of the felicity proper to a bountiful person, or some rewards peculiar to the exercising the duties of bounty and mercy.
which represents Some instances of the felicity proper to a bountiful person, or Some rewards peculiar to the exercising the duties of bounty and mercy.
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Now in truth according to all these interpretations, the bountiful mans righteousness doth endure for ever, that is, very lastingly (or so long as the special nature of the case doth bear) in any sense;
Now in truth according to all these interpretations, the bountiful men righteousness does endure for ever, that is, very lastingly (or so long as the special nature of the case does bear) in any sense;
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1. As for future reputation and fame, (which that it in part is intended here, that which precedes, The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance, doth argue) it is evident, that it peculiarly attends upon this practise:
1. As for future reputation and fame, (which that it in part is intended Here, that which precedes, The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance, does argue) it is evident, that it peculiarly attends upon this practice:
that is, is prosecuted ▪ with commendations and praises.) No Spices can so embalm a man, no Monument can so preserve his Name and Memory, as works of beneficence;
that is, is prosecuted ▪ with commendations and praises.) No Spices can so embalm a man, no Monument can so preserve his Name and Memory, as works of beneficence;
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there erecting immoveable Trophies over Death and Oblivion, and it thence spreading it self through the tongues of men with sincere and sprightly Commendations.
there erecting immoveable Trophies over Death and Oblivion, and it thence spreading it self through the tongues of men with sincere and sprightly Commendations.
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the Poor still beholds him present in the subsistence of himself, and his Family; the Sick-man feels him in the refreshment, which he yet enjoys by his provision;
the Poor still beholds him present in the subsistence of himself, and his Family; the Sick man feels him in the refreshment, which he yet enjoys by his provision;
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all the World percieves benefit from him by the edification it receiveth from his example; Religion obtaineth profit and ornament, God himself enjoyeth glory and praise from his righteousness.
all the World perceives benefit from him by the edification it receives from his Exampl; Religion obtaineth profit and ornament, God himself Enjoyeth glory and praise from his righteousness.
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we devest them of Gods protection and benediction, (the only sure preservatives of an Estate) we leave them Heirs of nothing so much as of punishments due to our ingratitude, our infidelity, our impiety and injustice both toward God and man:
we devest them of God's protection and benediction, (the only sure preservatives of an Estate) we leave them Heirs of nothing so much as of punishments due to our ingratitude, our infidelity, our impiety and injustice both towards God and man:
we recommend them to Gods especial care, which is the best tuition; we leave them Gods protection and providence, which are a Wealth indefectible and inexhaustible;
we recommend them to God's especial care, which is the best tuition; we leave them God's protection and providence, which Are a Wealth indefectible and inexhaustible;
we thereby in good part entitle them unto the rewards appropriate to our pious Charity, our Faith, our Gratitude, our Self-denial, our Justice, to whatever of good is virtually contained in our acts of bounty;
we thereby in good part entitle them unto the rewards Appropriate to our pious Charity, our Faith, our Gratitude, our Self-denial, our justice, to whatever of good is virtually contained in our acts of bounty;
4. His righteousness also endureth for ever in the perpetual favour of God, and in the eternal rewards which God will confer upon him, who out of Conscience and reverence toward God, out of good will and kindness toward his Brother hath dispersed, and given to the poor.
4. His righteousness also Endureth for ever in the perpetual favour of God, and in the Eternal rewards which God will confer upon him, who out of Conscience and Reverence towards God, out of good will and kindness towards his Brother hath dispersed, and given to the poor.
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he shall effectually enjoy the good foundation that he hath stored up: for the goods he hath sold and delivered, he shall bonâ fide receive his Bargain, the hidden treasure, and precious pearl of eternal life;
he shall effectually enjoy the good Foundation that he hath stored up: for the goods he hath sold and Delivered, he shall bonâ fide receive his Bargain, the hidden treasure, and precious pearl of Eternal life;
for this best improvement of his Talent of worldly Riches, he shall hear the Euge bone serve, Well done good and faithful servant, enter into thy Masters joy:
for this best improvement of his Talon of worldly Riches, he shall hear the Euge bone serve, Well done good and faithful servant, enter into thy Masters joy:
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1. Honour is inseparably annexed thereto as its natural Companion and shadow. God hath impressed upon all Vertue a Majesty and a Beauty, which do command respect,
1. Honour is inseparably annexed thereto as its natural Companion and shadow. God hath impressed upon all Virtue a Majesty and a Beauty, which do command respect,
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The comfortable experience of good in this sort of actions, will most readily dispose men to admire and commend the excellency, the wisdom, the goodness of the Divine Laws, will therefore procure God hearty praise, and thanks for them:
The comfortable experience of good in this sort of actions, will most readily dispose men to admire and commend the excellency, the Wisdom, the Goodness of the Divine Laws, will Therefore procure God hearty praise, and thanks for them:
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Gods noble goodness will not let him seem defective in any sort of beneficial correspondence toward us, we shall never be able to yield him any kind of good thing in duty, which he will not be more apt to render us in Grace;
God's noble Goodness will not let him seem defective in any sort of beneficial correspondence towards us, we shall never be able to yield him any kind of good thing in duty, which he will not be more apt to render us in Grace;
from whom (as good King David saith) riches and honour cometh, for that he reigneth over all, he will assuredly prefer and dignifie those, who have been at special care and cost to advance his Honour.
from whom (as good King David Says) riches and honour comes, for that he Reigneth over all, he will assuredly prefer and dignify those, who have been At special care and cost to advance his Honour.
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He that hath the hearts of all men in his hands, and fashioneth them as he pleaseth, will raise the bountiful man in the judgments and affections of men.
He that hath the hearts of all men in his hands, and fashioneth them as he Pleases, will raise the bountiful man in the Judgments and affections of men.
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He that ordereth all the events of things, and disposeth success as he thinks fit, will cause the bountiful persons Enterprizes to prosper, and come off with credit.
He that Ordereth all the events of things, and Disposeth success as he thinks fit, will cause the bountiful Persons Enterprises to prosper, and come off with credit.
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He will not suffer the reputation of so real an Honourer of himself to be extreamly slurr'd by disaster, to be blasted by slander, to be supplanted by envy or malice;
He will not suffer the reputation of so real an Honourer of himself to be extremely slurred by disaster, to be blasted by slander, to be supplanted by envy or malice;
where, in recompence of his pious Bounty, he shall from the bountiful hands of his most gracious Lord receive an incorruptible Crown of Righteousness, and an unfading Crown of Glory:
where, in recompense of his pious Bounty, he shall from the bountiful hands of his most gracious Lord receive an incorruptible Crown of Righteousness, and an unfading Crown of Glory:
Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Iesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant, make us perfect in every good Work to do his Will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Iesus Christ:
Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Iesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant, make us perfect in every good Work to do his Will, working in us that which is Well-pleasing in his sighed, through Iesus christ:
Sed ais; Quid in justum est, si cùm aliena non invadam, propria diligentiùs servem? O impudens dictum! propria dicis? quae? ex quibus recond it is in hunc murdum detulisti? Ambros.
Said ais; Quid in Justum est, si cùm Aliena non invadam, propria diligentiùs servem? O impudens dictum! propria Say? Quae? ex quibus recond it is in hunc murdum detulisti? Ambos
Quicquid Deus plusquam opus est dederit, non nobis special•ter dedit, sed per nos aliis erogandum transmisit ▪ quòd si non dederimus, res ali•nas invasimus.
Quicquid Deus plusquam opus est dederit, non nobis special•ter dedit, sed per nos Others erogandum transmisit ▪ quòd si non dederimus, Rest ali•nas invasimus.
