Encouragement to charity a sermon preached at the Charter-House Chapel Dec. 12, 1678, at an anniversary meeting in commemoration of the founder / by William Durham.
and principally to those of Judaea and Jerusalem; who notwithstanding their Conversion, by reason of their weakness and infirmity, were for a season indulged the practice and observance of the Rights and Ceremonies of the Jewish Church;
and principally to those of Judaea and Jerusalem; who notwithstanding their Conversion, by reason of their weakness and infirmity, were for a season indulged the practice and observance of the Rights and Ceremonies of the Jewish Church;
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and so did not as they ought to do, press on to that Spirituality and Perfection revealed in the Gospel, of which those Legal Ceremonies were at the best but Types and Shadows.
and so did not as they ought to do, press on to that Spirituality and Perfection revealed in the Gospel, of which those Legal Ceremonies were At the best but Types and Shadows.
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And therefore the principal design and drift of the Author of this Epistle is to shew, That Christ is the Substance and Foundation of the Ceremonial Law, which of it self, without relation to him, was of no value:
And Therefore the principal Design and drift of the Author of this Epistle is to show, That christ is the Substance and Foundation of the Ceremonial Law, which of it self, without Relation to him, was of no valve:
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and that those Sacrifices and external Purgations, which were onely Shadows of things to come, were now to give place to the true meritorious Sacrifice of Christ himself, which he had offered up as a full Propitiation for the sins of the whole world.
and that those Sacrifices and external Purgations, which were only Shadows of things to come, were now to give place to the true meritorious Sacrifice of christ himself, which he had offered up as a full Propitiation for the Sins of the Whole world.
And therefore presses all along upon these converted Jews, that leaving those low and beggarly Elements and Institutions, they would persevere in the Faith of Christ,
And Therefore presses all along upon these converted jews, that leaving those low and beggarly Elements and Institutions, they would persevere in the Faith of christ,
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that is, that Christ the onely Christian Altar, to which we bring all our Christian Sacrifices, will not be beneficial to them that depend upon the Law of Moses; which he further exemplifies in the 11, 12, and 13 Verses;
that is, that christ the only Christian Altar, to which we bring all our Christian Sacrifices, will not be beneficial to them that depend upon the Law of Moses; which he further exemplifies in the 11, 12, and 13 Verses;
and then in the 15 Verse, the Verse immediately preceding my Text, tells them what sort of Sacrifice they should offer, not that of the Bodies of Beasts,
and then in the 15 Verse, the Verse immediately preceding my Text, tells them what sort of Sacrifice they should offer, not that of the Bodies of Beasts,
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but the true Christian Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving, which they were not onely once, but continually to offer up, in acknowledgment of the great power and goodness of God.
but the true Christian Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving, which they were not only once, but continually to offer up, in acknowledgment of the great power and Goodness of God.
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By him therefore let us offer up the Sacrifice of Praise continually, that is, the Fruit of our Lips, giving thanks to his Name, Verse 15. And then in the words of my Text proceeds to recommend another Christian Duty, which God will prefer before any Ceremony or Legal Sacrifice, which is Beneficence and Liberality.
By him Therefore let us offer up the Sacrifice of Praise continually, that is, the Fruit of our Lips, giving thanks to his Name, Verse 15. And then in the words of my Text proceeds to recommend Another Christian Duty, which God will prefer before any Ceremony or Legal Sacrifice, which is Beneficence and Liberality.
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If we consider the History of the Life of our Blessed Saviour, and the Precepts he delivers to the world in his holy Gospel, we may find it to be one of the principal Designs of his Incarnation, to mollifie the rough and churlish Dispositions of men;
If we Consider the History of the Life of our Blessed Saviour, and the Precepts he delivers to the world in his holy Gospel, we may find it to be one of the principal Designs of his Incarnation, to mollify the rough and churlish Dispositions of men;
as that wherein he was most likely, with the best advantage to recommend those Principles, by which he designed to reform the corrupted manners of the world.
as that wherein he was most likely, with the best advantage to recommend those Principles, by which he designed to reform the corrupted manners of the world.
And so though it was in his power, yet he took not upon him the State and Majesty of a King, he affected not Power and Empire, the great Idols of this world,
And so though it was in his power, yet he took not upon him the State and Majesty of a King, he affected not Power and Empire, the great Idols of this world,
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but took upon him the form of a Servant, that so in that Disguise conversing familiarly with the meanest of the people, he might the better put in practice those Doctrines of Goodness and Charity he was to deliver to the world,
but took upon him the from of a Servant, that so in that Disguise conversing familiarly with the Meanest of the people, he might the better put in practice those Doctrines of goodness and Charity he was to deliver to the world,
And though the Jews were generally blinded with a false notion they had entertained, of a glorious and triumphant Messiah, who they fancied was to go out before them to Battel, (like Moses or Joshua ) and subdue and conquer all their Enemies,
And though the jews were generally blinded with a false notion they had entertained, of a glorious and triumphant Messiah, who they fancied was to go out before them to Battle, (like Moses or joshua) and subdue and conquer all their Enemies,
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Chapter of Matthew, Verse 5. where after John the Baptist in Verse 3. had sent two of his Disciples to him to know, Whether he were the same that should come,
Chapter of Matthew, Verse 5. where After John the Baptist in Verse 3. had sent two of his Disciples to him to know, Whither he were the same that should come,
Verse, Tell him (said he) what ye hear and see, that the blind receive their sight, that the lame walk, that the lepers are cleansed, that the deas hear, that the dead are raised,
Verse, Tell him (said he) what you hear and see, that the blind receive their sighed, that the lame walk, that the lepers Are cleansed, that the deas hear, that the dead Are raised,
but by the offices of Goodness and Kindness he was to do in the world, particularly to the Poor, to whom he was in an especial manner to preach the glad tidings of the Gospel.
but by the Offices of goodness and Kindness he was to do in the world, particularly to the Poor, to whom he was in an especial manner to preach the glad tidings of the Gospel.
The Son of man came not to be ministred unto, (as he says himself, Matth. 20.28.) but to minister, and to condescend to the meanest offices of Humanity and Kindness to the poor and the abject, which he performed with great compassion thoroughout the whole course of his Life.
The Son of man Come not to be ministered unto, (as he Says himself, Matthew 20.28.) but to minister, and to condescend to the Meanest Offices of Humanity and Kindness to the poor and the abject, which he performed with great compassion throughout the Whole course of his Life.
he did not entertain his Disciples with nice and high-flown Speculations, (according to the vain way of the Gentile Philosophers) which should onely amuse their minds with unprofitable and impracticable Notions, that tended to no real and substantial good:
he did not entertain his Disciples with Nicaenae and high-flown Speculations, (according to the vain Way of the Gentile Philosophers) which should only amuse their minds with unprofitable and impracticable Notions, that tended to no real and substantial good:
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His Law was the perfect Law of Love and Charity, according to the utmost extent in the greatest Comprehension that ever yet it was proposed to the world.
His Law was the perfect Law of Love and Charity, according to the utmost extent in the greatest Comprehension that ever yet it was proposed to the world.
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He commands us not onely not to revenge an injury (which was the highest strain any Philosophers ever reach'd to in their Principles, few so high in their Practice) but instead of evil to return good, to bless those that curse us,
He commands us not only not to revenge an injury (which was the highest strain any Philosophers ever reached to in their Principles, few so high in their Practice) but instead of evil to return good, to bless those that curse us,
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These are the Principles of Humanity and Goodness, he has recommended to the practice of the world, refined and sublimated to the highest degree of Perfection, that Humane Nature is capable of.
These Are the Principles of Humanity and goodness, he has recommended to the practice of the world, refined and sublimated to the highest degree of Perfection, that Humane Nature is capable of.
We are not therefore to think (to apply this Discourse more particularly to Charity, which I mainly design) with the selfish and churlish Worldlings, that whatsoever we can scrape together, (provided it be by means allowable by the Law) is presently all our own;
We Are not Therefore to think (to apply this Discourse more particularly to Charity, which I mainly Design) with the selfish and churlish Worldlings, that whatsoever we can scrape together, (provided it be by means allowable by the Law) is presently all our own;
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if they spend the Portion of the Poor in Riot and Superfluity, or any other way divert it from the use it was designed, they are false to the Trust Almighty God has reposed in them;
if they spend the Portion of the Poor in Riot and Superfluity, or any other Way divert it from the use it was designed, they Are false to the Trust Almighty God has reposed in them;
Or, if Societies of men were joyned together meerly by compact, can we reasonably think that the meaner and lower sort of People should ever willingly consent,
Or, if Societies of men were joined together merely by compact, can we reasonably think that the meaner and lower sort of People should ever willingly consent,
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and some other of the more Honourable Parts of the Body, should be filled with pretious Ointments and Perfumes, decked and adorned in the most costly and extravagant manner,
and Some other of the more Honourable Parts of the Body, should be filled with precious Ointments and Perfumes, decked and adorned in the most costly and extravagant manner,
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and the Honourable, who are maintained and supported in their Greatness by the Services of Meaner Persons, are obliged in way of just Recompence to take such under their care and protection,
and the Honourable, who Are maintained and supported in their Greatness by the Services of Meaner Persons, Are obliged in Way of just Recompense to take such under their care and protection,
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Now, if it be demanded in what way, or after what proportion this Charitable Relief is to be distributed to Persons in Want and Distress; I answer, it is to be done without any bounds or limitation, both for the Manner and the Measure,
Now, if it be demanded in what Way, or After what proportion this Charitable Relief is to be distributed to Persons in Want and Distress; I answer, it is to be done without any bounds or limitation, both for the Manner and the Measure,
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We ought, out of our greater Experience and Knowledge, to counsel and advise the Ignorant, with our Power to defend and protect the Innocent from Oppression,
We ought, out of our greater Experience and Knowledge, to counsel and Advice the Ignorant, with our Power to defend and Pact the Innocent from Oppression,
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However, Atheistical Persons, to make way for their false and impious Principles, think fit to scandalize Humane Nature, representing Men as Wolves and Tygres,
However, Atheistical Persons, to make Way for their false and impious Principles, think fit to scandalise Humane Nature, representing Men as Wolves and Tigers,
and Beasts of Prey, prone to tear and devour one another, and at liberty to do it by their Natural Principles; yet this is an impudent and malicious Slander of their own and the Devils devising, whereby God is dishonoured and Mankind abused.
and Beasts of Prey, prove to tear and devour one Another, and At liberty to do it by their Natural Principles; yet this is an impudent and malicious Slander of their own and the Devils devising, whereby God is dishonoured and Mankind abused.
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We are not hewn out of a Rock that is obdurate and insensible, but are made up of the softer and more relenting Principles of Flesh and Blood, which would incline us to be kind, merciful,
We Are not hewn out of a Rock that is obdurate and insensible, but Are made up of the Softer and more relenting Principles of Flesh and Blood, which would incline us to be kind, merciful,
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and compassionate, were it not that Pride, Ambition, Lust, and Worldly-mindeclness (Creatures of the Devil) did by degrees corrupt and vitiate the true Principles and Inclinations of Nature, and choak those seeds of Humanity (which though oppressed) lye deeply rooted in every mans heart.
and compassionate, were it not that Pride, Ambition, Lust, and Worldly-mindeclness (Creatures of the devil) did by Degrees corrupt and vitiate the true Principles and Inclinations of Nature, and choke those seeds of Humanity (which though oppressed) lie deeply rooted in every men heart.
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Nature it self is powerful within, who with great Zeal intercedes in the behalf of the Poor and Afflicted, and to be sure, pleads heartily upon that Argument,
Nature it self is powerful within, who with great Zeal intercedes in the behalf of the Poor and Afflicted, and to be sure, pleads heartily upon that Argument,
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And surely any ingenious Person, that has been exercised in the Practice of this delightful Duty of Charity, will not esteem his Obligation to it to be any burden or heavy Imposition;
And surely any ingenious Person, that has been exercised in the Practice of this delightful Duty of Charity, will not esteem his Obligation to it to be any burden or heavy Imposition;
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but will chearfully and joyfully take the advantage of every Opportunity of performing it, for the very Pleasure and Satisfaction of mind that attends it.
but will cheerfully and joyfully take the advantage of every Opportunity of performing it, for the very Pleasure and Satisfaction of mind that attends it.
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yet to well affected Minds it is most pleasant, and the parting with Riches in such a way is much more delightful than either the getting or spending of them upon themselves.
yet to well affected Minds it is most pleasant, and the parting with Riches in such a Way is much more delightful than either the getting or spending of them upon themselves.
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To relieve a Poor afflicted man in his Distress, and to rescue him from the Evils with which he was oppressed, is a God-like act, resembling that of the Creation, a Prerogative Royal of the Almighty communicated to poor mortal Creatures, whereby they become (what our first Parents vainly affected by their Disobedience) even as Gods.
To relieve a Poor afflicted man in his Distress, and to rescue him from the Evils with which he was oppressed, is a Godlike act, resembling that of the Creation, a Prerogative Royal of the Almighty communicated to poor Mortal Creatures, whereby they become (what our First Parents vainly affected by their Disobedience) even as God's
as it were, create such a man, and bring him out of Nothing, and he that relieves one faln from a prosperous State into Misery and Distress, raises him in a manner from the Dead,
as it were, create such a man, and bring him out of Nothing, and he that relieves one fallen from a prosperous State into Misery and Distress, raises him in a manner from the Dead,
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and have the Signature of that Power, which is Divine, imprinted upon them? And thus we see how the Practice of this Duty of Charity, is both Delightful and Honourable,
and have the Signature of that Power, which is Divine, imprinted upon them? And thus we see how the Practice of this Duty of Charity, is both Delightful and Honourable,
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and every way agreeable to the Inclinations of a great and generous Mind: which was the first Encouragement proposed, from the Nature of the Duty it self.
and every Way agreeable to the Inclinations of a great and generous Mind: which was the First Encouragement proposed, from the Nature of the Duty it self.
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And certainly there is nothing a man ought more to labour after, than that he may so frame his Life, that he may with Quiet and Confidence leave this World when God shall call him hence;
And Certainly there is nothing a man ought more to labour After, than that he may so frame his Life, that he may with Quiet and Confidence leave this World when God shall call him hence;
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because those sad apprehensions he will have at that last and dreadful hour, if he be not thus prepared, will deface and utterly blot out the Remembrance of all the Joyes and the Pleasures of his former Life.
Because those sad apprehensions he will have At that last and dreadful hour, if he be not thus prepared, will deface and utterly blot out the Remembrance of all the Joys and the Pleasures of his former Life.
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Now there is nothing does so cheer and revive a mans Spirit at his Death, (except the interest he apprehends in the merits of Christ) as the Reflection upon the Good he has done in the World in his Life time;
Now there is nothing does so cheer and revive a men Spirit At his Death, (except the Interest he apprehends in the merits of christ) as the Reflection upon the Good he has done in the World in his Life time;
and support his fainting and drooping Spirit, in that time of Natures great Distress. When the Remembrance of all worldly Felicity and Greatness will bring nothing along with it,
and support his fainting and drooping Spirit, in that time of Nature's great Distress. When the Remembrance of all worldly Felicity and Greatness will bring nothing along with it,
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yet what Comfort will all this give him, when he is at the point to die? Will the Plains strowed with the dead Bodies of his vanquished Enemies be a Scene of Delight to his disturbed and disordered Fancy? or the Lamentation of Widows and Orphans, which his Sword has made, be musick in his Eares,
yet what Comfort will all this give him, when he is At the point to die? Will the Plains strowed with the dead Bodies of his vanquished Enemies be a Scene of Delight to his disturbed and disordered Fancy? or the Lamentation of Widows and Orphans, which his Sword has made, be music in his Ears,
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and drive away the Melancholy from his Heart, at that uncomfortable hour? No, the Memory of his former Oppressions and Cruelties will then torment him, the frightful Ghosts of those thousands, which for his Lust,
and drive away the Melancholy from his Heart, At that uncomfortable hour? No, the Memory of his former Oppressions and Cruelties will then torment him, the frightful Ghosts of those thousands, which for his Lust,
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It pleases him then to think, that he has not been hurtful, nor altogether unprofitable to the World, having done something for the good of it before he left it;
It Pleases him then to think, that he has not been hurtful, nor altogether unprofitable to the World, having done something for the good of it before he left it;
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For the Affinity of Blood will soon be worn out, and what Concern and Interest has a man in a distant Posterity? besides, he knows not how soon it may degenerate and prove unworthy to inherit his labours;
For the Affinity of Blood will soon be worn out, and what Concern and Interest has a man in a distant Posterity? beside, he knows not how soon it may degenerate and prove unworthy to inherit his labours;
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But a man that does what good he can in his Life time, and then leaves the remainder of his Substance for an Inheritance to the Poor when he dies, satisfies himself, that what he leaves behind is disposed of to Pious uses, according to his hearts desire,
But a man that does what good he can in his Life time, and then leaves the remainder of his Substance for an Inheritance to the Poor when he die, Satisfies himself, that what he leaves behind is disposed of to Pious uses, according to his hearts desire,
In vain do the great Troublers of the world endeavour to be magnified in Story for their mighty Conquests, (a Gentile word in use amongst the great, whereby Murder and Robbery are expressed in a more civil and courtly manner;) for instead of that Glory and Renown they think to get, they bring (in the opinion of all good and vertuous men) a scandal and an everlasting infamy upon themselves.
In vain doe the great Troublers of the world endeavour to be magnified in Story for their mighty Conquests, (a Gentile word in use among the great, whereby Murder and Robbery Are expressed in a more civil and courtly manner;) for instead of that Glory and Renown they think to get, they bring (in the opinion of all good and virtuous men) a scandal and an everlasting infamy upon themselves.
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For what are the great things they would have recorded of them to posterity? that they have brought great Ruines and Desolations upon Mankind, depopulated great Kingdoms and Countries,
For what Are the great things they would have recorded of them to posterity? that they have brought great Ruins and Desolations upon Mankind, depopulated great Kingdoms and Countries,
These are the worthy Atchievements they desire to have related, which are so far from doing them any Honour, that they are an eternal reproach to their Memories.
These Are the worthy Achievements they desire to have related, which Are so Far from doing them any Honour, that they Are an Eternal reproach to their Memories.
But the Actions of the just and good man, who endeavours in his life-time to be beneficial to Mankind, are as a sweet-smelling savour, his beneficence and charity perfume his memory to all Generations;
But the Actions of the just and good man, who endeavours in his lifetime to be beneficial to Mankind, Are as a sweet-smelling savour, his beneficence and charity perfume his memory to all Generations;
All good men will do him honour, as a great Benefactor to the World, rehearsing with praise and admiration the noble and generous Acts he did in his life-time;
All good men will do him honour, as a great Benefactor to the World, rehearsing with praise and admiration the noble and generous Acts he did in his lifetime;
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how he relieved the poor, protected the innocent, comforted the afflicted, and according to the utmost of his power advanced the happiness and prosperity of mankind.
how he relieved the poor, protected the innocent, comforted the afflicted, and according to the utmost of his power advanced the happiness and Prosperity of mankind.
Now such a Memorial as this is worthy to be recorded to posterity, (much to be preferred before a long and vain Inscription in Marble or Brass, relating a pompous story of bloudy Slaughters that have been committed.) This is the good Name that is the true and proper Portion and Inheritance of the Just, whereby he lives in the minds of the good and the vertuous, with whom his Memory is precious, and his Name honourable;
Now such a Memorial as this is worthy to be recorded to posterity, (much to be preferred before a long and vain Inscription in Marble or Brass, relating a pompous story of bloody Slaughters that have been committed.) This is the good Name that is the true and proper Portion and Inheritance of the Just, whereby he lives in the minds of the good and the virtuous, with whom his Memory is precious, and his Name honourable;
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and that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
and that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good Foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal life.
Where S. Paul gives counsel and direction, how the rich should lay out their wealth to-the best advantage and improvement, viz. that they should give it to the poor, and that thereby they would make the best sort of purchase, even a purchase of eternal life,
Where S. Paul gives counsel and direction, how the rich should lay out their wealth to-the best advantage and improvement, viz. that they should give it to the poor, and that thereby they would make the best sort of purchase, even a purchase of Eternal life,
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nay, rather they go before to prepare a place for him; and therefore our Saviour himself in Luke 16.9. gives us this advice, that in our life-time whilest we have opportunity, we should make us friends of our unrighteous mammon, (so he calls the riches of this World) that so when we fail they may receive us into everlasting habitations.
nay, rather they go before to prepare a place for him; and Therefore our Saviour himself in Lycia 16.9. gives us this Advice, that in our lifetime whilst we have opportunity, we should make us Friends of our unrighteous mammon, (so he calls the riches of this World) that so when we fail they may receive us into everlasting habitations.
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By which we see, that the poor which we relieve if they belong to the houshold of saith, are so many Harbingers sent before, to open the Gates of Heaven,
By which we see, that the poor which we relieve if they belong to the household of Says, Are so many Harbingers sent before, to open the Gates of Heaven,
upon which Deposition of Theirs our Saviour, the Just and Righteous Judge, will pronounce that comfortable Sentence, in the 15 Mat. v. 35. Come ye blessed of my Father,
upon which Deposition of Theirs our Saviour, the Just and Righteous Judge, will pronounce that comfortable Sentence, in the 15 Mathew v. 35. Come you blessed of my Father,
And thus have I dispatched also the second general Head proposed, the Encouragements that are for the Performance of this Duty of Charity from its Nature and Effects, thorough the whole Course and Progress of it.
And thus have I dispatched also the second general Head proposed, the Encouragements that Are for the Performance of this Duty of Charity from its Nature and Effects, through the Whole Course and Progress of it.
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It now only remains that I proceed to the third and last thing proposed, briefly to shew what are the Duties of those that are or have been relieved by others Charity, as a more particular Application to this Assembly.
It now only remains that I proceed to the third and last thing proposed, briefly to show what Are the Duties of those that Are or have been relieved by Others Charity, as a more particular Application to this Assembly.
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2. An hearty Endeavour to answer the Designs and Intentions of it. 1. There is required a grateful Commemoration of the Kindness and the Charity thus received.
2. an hearty Endeavour to answer the Designs and Intentions of it. 1. There is required a grateful Commemoration of the Kindness and the Charity thus received.
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And certainly in a more special manner all that any way relate to this noble and ample Foundation, have abundant Reason to magnify the Goodness of God,
And Certainly in a more special manner all that any Way relate to this noble and ample Foundation, have abundant Reason to magnify the goodness of God,
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for that plentiful Provision he has made for them by the pious Charity of our munificent Founder, whose Memory we this Day celebrate, upon which occasion our hearts ought to be enlarged with a grateful Sense of those great Mercies God has conveyed to us by his means.
for that plentiful Provision he has made for them by the pious Charity of our munificent Founder, whose Memory we this Day celebrate, upon which occasion our hearts ought to be enlarged with a grateful Sense of those great mercies God has conveyed to us by his means.
You that are of the younger sort are to consider with your selves, how great Obligations you have to a Pious Gratitude upon the account of those great Blessings you receive in this Place;
You that Are of the younger sort Are to Consider with your selves, how great Obligations you have to a Pious Gratitude upon the account of those great Blessings you receive in this Place;
with that Indulgence to your tender Age, as if you were still under the wings of your Mothers: Here are many of you rescued from the sad and grievous pressures of Poverty,
with that Indulgence to your tender Age, as if you were still under the wings of your Mother's: Here Are many of you rescued from the sad and grievous pressures of Poverty,
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You neither spin nor toil, but are clothed as the Lillies of the Field, and what is far more valuable than all this, you have means afforded you of an ingenious and virtuous Education.
You neither spin nor toil, but Are clothed as the Lilies of the Field, and what is Far more valuable than all this, you have means afforded you of an ingenious and virtuous Education.
Your tender natures are seasoned with early Principles of Piety and good Literature, whereby (if you are not wanting to your selves) you may be fitted for future Imployment, in your several wayes, to the Honour of God, the Credit of the Founder, the Comfort of your Parents, the good of the Church,
Your tender nature's Are seasoned with early Principles of Piety and good Literature, whereby (if you Are not wanting to your selves) you may be fitted for future Employment, in your several ways, to the Honour of God, the Credit of the Founder, the Comfort of your Parents, the good of the Church,
And you that are old and Gray-headed, are under no less Obligations. Consider with your selves how happily you may pass your declining age in this Place,
And you that Are old and Gray-headed, Are under no less Obligations. Consider with your selves how happily you may pass your declining age in this Place,
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You are passed over the troublesome and tempestuous Sea of this World, and are arrived at an harbour of Rest, where all things are calm and quiet, from whence you may look out and see the World round about you in Confusion and Distraction,
You Are passed over the troublesome and tempestuous Sea of this World, and Are arrived At an harbour of Rest, where all things Are Cam and quiet, from whence you may look out and see the World round about you in Confusion and Distraction,
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and stript themselves of all their Worldly glory, that they might only secure to themselves before their death, some few such happy and quiet hours as you enjoy:
and stripped themselves of all their Worldly glory, that they might only secure to themselves before their death, Some few such happy and quiet hours as you enjoy:
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and therefore ought you also be seriously and thankfully affected for all those Advantages you receive from the hand of God, let your hearts be filled with Thanksgiving,
and Therefore ought you also be seriously and thankfully affected for all those Advantages you receive from the hand of God, let your hearts be filled with Thanksgiving,
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Yea, let all both Young and Old joyn together in consort, singing Hallelujah and Anthems of Praise to the Name of the most High, whose Goodness is infinite,
Yea, let all both Young and Old join together in consort, singing Hallelujah and Anthems of Praise to the Name of the most High, whose goodness is infinite,
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there is a farther duty required of those that live upon Charity, which is, that they answer the designs and intentions of their Benefactors, by living according to the Rules prescribed them,
there is a farther duty required of those that live upon Charity, which is, that they answer the designs and intentions of their Benefactors, by living according to the Rules prescribed them,
And therefore (to apply this more particularly) the younger sort here ought with all possible diligence and industry, to endeavour to improve themselves in Learning, and Piety, and Good manners;
And Therefore (to apply this more particularly) the younger sort Here ought with all possible diligence and industry, to endeavour to improve themselves in Learning, and Piety, and Good manners;
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And all others of us, who have at any time partook of the same Bounty, ought to esteem our selves as great Debtors to the Publick for what we have this way received;
And all Others of us, who have At any time partook of the same Bounty, ought to esteem our selves as great Debtors to the Public for what we have this Way received;
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Let us therefore all of us labour by all means possible to discharge our selves of this Obligation, by being some way more than ordinary serviceable to God and the Publick, that so we may give encouragement to persons piously disposed, by the good effects of other mens Charity, to the like practise of it themselves.
Let us Therefore all of us labour by all means possible to discharge our selves of this Obligation, by being Some Way more than ordinary serviceable to God and the Public, that so we may give encouragement to Persons piously disposed, by the good effects of other men's Charity, to the like practice of it themselves.
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This is our Duty in general, more particularly we that have been bred up upon the same common stock of Charity ought, first, to preserve love and union amongst our selves;
This is our Duty in general, more particularly we that have been bred up upon the same Common stock of Charity ought, First, to preserve love and Union among our selves;
secondly, we ought to be humble; thirdly, we ought to be charitable to others. 1. We are more particularly obliged to preserve love and union amongst our selves.
secondly, we ought to be humble; Thirdly, we ought to be charitable to Others. 1. We Are more particularly obliged to preserve love and Union among our selves.
Be ye clothed with humility, saith S. Peter, 1 Pet. 5. v. 5. Where he recommends Humility to all Christians, not as a loose thing, which they may take up,
Be you clothed with humility, Says S. Peter, 1 Pet. 5. v. 5. Where he recommends Humility to all Christians, not as a lose thing, which they may take up,
Now if every Christian ought to be clad with humility as a garment, we must wear it as a Livery, as a signal and peculiar Badge, whereby we are to be distinguished from all others,
Now if every Christian ought to be clad with humility as a garment, we must wear it as a Livery, as a signal and peculiar Badge, whereby we Are to be distinguished from all Others,
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Men that have been born to great Honours and Titles, and have had all along a continued and uninterrupted stream of Prosperity flowing in upon them, without being beholding to others for it, are perhaps under a temptation sometimes, (though it ill become them ) to despise others, and overvalue themselves:
Men that have been born to great Honours and Titles, and have had all along a continued and uninterrupted stream of Prosperity flowing in upon them, without being beholding to Others for it, Are perhaps under a temptation sometime, (though it ill become them) to despise Others, and overvalue themselves:
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but when men of low and mean beginnings, who have been lifted up by degrees to a higher station, by the charitable assistances of others, shall forget themselves and their Benefactors,
but when men of low and mean beginnings, who have been lifted up by Degrees to a higher station, by the charitable assistances of Others, shall forget themselves and their Benefactors,
and with the rest of the vain world be puffed up with high and arrogant conceits of themselves, they expose themselves to the scorn and derision of Mankind:
and with the rest of the vain world be puffed up with high and arrogant conceits of themselves, they expose themselves to the scorn and derision of Mankind:
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They ought to look down into the Pit from whence they were taken, and remember that their Foundation was in the dust, the reflection upon which ought to keep them low in their own eyes,
They ought to look down into the Pit from whence they were taken, and Remember that their Foundation was in the dust, the reflection upon which ought to keep them low in their own eyes,
Thirdly, And lastly (to bring this discourse back again to the immediate Subject of the Text) Having been relieved by Charity our selves, we are theerby more particularly obliged to be charitable to others, as God shall enable us.
Thirdly, And lastly (to bring this discourse back again to the immediate Subject of the Text) Having been relieved by Charity our selves, we Are theerby more particularly obliged to be charitable to Others, as God shall enable us.
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when we consider what plentiful Almes we have received our selves, without which, perhaps, many might have been in as low and forlorn a Condition as these that implore their Pity.
when we Consider what plentiful Alms we have received our selves, without which, perhaps, many might have been in as low and forlorn a Condition as these that implore their Pity.
To conclude, therefore considering what we have received, we ought to abound in every good Work, especially those of Kindness and Charity, which are expected at our Hands as an offering of Thankfulness,
To conclude, Therefore considering what we have received, we ought to abound in every good Work, especially those of Kindness and Charity, which Are expected At our Hands as an offering of Thankfulness,
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And so let us take the Advice of my Text and the Words immediately preceding to our selves Verse, 15.16. Let us offer up the Sacrifice of Praise to God continually, the fruit of our Lips giving Thanks to his Name;
And so let us take the advice of my Text and the Words immediately preceding to our selves Verse, 15.16. Let us offer up the Sacrifice of Praise to God continually, the fruit of our Lips giving Thanks to his Name;
