SAINT Paul being about to conclude his Letter to the Galatians, and having heard ('tis very likely) that the Pastors of that Church were much neglected, exhorts them to the exercise of due and decent liberalitytowards the Ministry;
SAINT Paul being about to conclude his letter to the Galatians, and having herd (it's very likely) that the Pastors of that Church were much neglected, exhorts them to the exercise of due and decent liberalitytowards the Ministry;
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Agreeable to what he saith, 1 Cor. 9. 11. If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? Do ye not know, That they which minister about holy things, live of the things of the Temple;
Agreeable to what he Says, 1 Cor. 9. 11. If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? Do you not know, That they which minister about holy things, live of the things of the Temple;
And tho he may for a while defer his Judgments, yet he will one day, in its proper season, punish the Contempts and Injuries that are pour'd upon his Servants.
And though he may for a while defer his Judgments, yet he will one day, in its proper season, Punish the Contempts and Injuries that Are poured upon his Servants.
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And lest they should think that all, that goes besides their own hands, were lost, and so should be withheld from contributing, as they should, and ought to do;
And lest they should think that all, that Goes beside their own hands, were lost, and so should be withheld from contributing, as they should, and ought to do;
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that they serv'd a very Righteous, and a Faithful Master, one that would not forget their labour of love, in ministring to good Ends, and good People;
that they served a very Righteous, and a Faithful Master, one that would not forget their labour of love, in ministering to good Ends, and good People;
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for, He that soweth to the flesh, He that considers nothing but the necessities, conveniencies and pleasures of this life, without regard to, or provision for the next;
for, He that Soweth to the Flesh, He that considers nothing but the necessities, Conveniences and pleasures of this life, without regard to, or provision for the next;
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whilst we are here on Earth, let us be doing all the good we can; let us with chearfulness and readiness of mind be exercising our Charity to good people,
while we Are Here on Earth, let us be doing all the good we can; let us with cheerfulness and readiness of mind be exercising our Charity to good people,
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for they who persevere not to the end, are like those foolish Husbandmen, who, when they have plowed and sowed, proceed no farther, take no care to cover it from the Fowls,
for they who persevere not to the end, Are like those foolish Husbandmen, who, when they have plowed and sowed, proceed no farther, take no care to cover it from the Fowls,
but especially to God's Domestic Servants, especially to the houshold of faith. III. The time of doing it, whilst we have opportunity. IV. and Lastly. The Reward we are to set continually before our eyes, to the stirring us up to the doing good, implied in the word therefore: He had said in the foregoing Verse, We shall reap in due time;
but especially to God's Domestic Servants, especially to the household of faith. III. The time of doing it, while we have opportunity. IV. and Lastly. The Reward we Are to Set continually before our eyes, to the stirring us up to the doing good, implied in the word Therefore: He had said in the foregoing Verse, We shall reap in due time;
To go good, is a phrase of large and comprehensive signification, and takes in the whole duty of a Christian man, to which we are undoubtedly exhorted in the general;
To go good, is a phrase of large and comprehensive signification, and Takes in the Whole duty of a Christian man, to which we Are undoubtedly exhorted in the general;
And indeed it is hardly possible to do good with respect to ones Neighbour, but that good must be a kind of Charity, a relief or succour to them in some particular or other, where they wanted it,
And indeed it is hardly possible to do good with respect to ones Neighbour, but that good must be a kind of Charity, a relief or succour to them in Some particular or other, where they wanted it,
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when you will, you may do them good, Mark 14. 7. Charge the rich, that they do good, 1 Tim. 6. 18. But to do good, and to communicate, forget not, Heb. 13. 16. And that doing good in this and in all senses, indeed, is the general duty of us all, is not only plain from Reason and Scripture,
when you will, you may do them good, Mark 14. 7. Charge the rich, that they do good, 1 Tim. 6. 18. But to do good, and to communicate, forget not, Hebrew 13. 16. And that doing good in this and in all Senses, indeed, is the general duty of us all, is not only plain from Reason and Scripture,
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And when the scene changes, and he himself becomes the party applied to, he does not plead that he is not oblig'd to relieve the distressed Supplicant,
And when the scene changes, and he himself becomes the party applied to, he does not plead that he is not obliged to relieve the distressed Supplicant,
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There is a secret joy, moreover, springs up in the heart, at helping of a fellow-creature, in rescuing Humane Nature from the wrongs and mischiefs that it suffers in our Brother:
There is a secret joy, moreover, springs up in the heart, At helping of a fellow-creature, in rescuing Humane Nature from the wrongs and mischiefs that it suffers in our Brother:
There is nothing, in a word, that is more pleasing in contrivance and design, nothing more grateful and delightful in the acting, nothing that leaves a sweeter odour after it,
There is nothing, in a word, that is more pleasing in contrivance and Design, nothing more grateful and delightful in the acting, nothing that leaves a Sweeten odour After it,
And our Saviour seems to hint at this, when he tells them who their Neighbour was, Luke 10. 30. where he discovers this ill-natured practice, by the Priests and Levites passing by the Stranger, who were both of them Jews,
And our Saviour seems to hint At this, when he tells them who their Neighbour was, Lycia 10. 30. where he discovers this ill-natured practice, by the Priests and Levites passing by the Stranger, who were both of them jews,
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not to suffer themselves to be led away by the example of the close and and narrowhearted Jews; but to account that all that wanted their assistance, had a right to it, by virtue of that title of Want: That our Saviour had commanded them, not only to do good to those they loved and were beloved by,
not to suffer themselves to be led away by the Exampl of the close and and narrowhearted jews; but to account that all that wanted their assistance, had a right to it, by virtue of that title of Want: That our Saviour had commanded them, not only to do good to those they loved and were Beloved by,
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That all mankind was sitted for their love and pity, and was to partake of it in time and place convenient, notwithstanding his Opinions in Religion, difference of Nation, Practice, or Belief:
That all mankind was sitted for their love and pity, and was to partake of it in time and place convenient, notwithstanding his Opinions in Religion, difference of nation, Practice, or Belief:
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and Religion, have already made, and such as are certain; nor such as by unfortunate accidents, or unforeseen, or unavoidable calamities, are become such.
and Religion, have already made, and such as Are certain; nor such as by unfortunate accidents, or unforeseen, or unavoidable calamities, Are become such.
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I will only give a word or two, to the instance St. Paul uses here, especially to those that are of the household of faith, because some men are not so well satisfied in this Particular, as in the rest.
I will only give a word or two, to the instance Saint Paul uses Here, especially to those that Are of the household of faith, Because Some men Are not so well satisfied in this Particular, as in the rest.
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as appears from the Passage before cited by St. Paul, 1 Cor. 9. 14. Even so hath the Lord ordained, That they who preach the Gospel, should live of the Gospel.
as appears from the Passage before cited by Saint Paul, 1 Cor. 9. 14. Even so hath the Lord ordained, That they who preach the Gospel, should live of the Gospel.
And there has been no other Instance since his time, of any Church-man that hath taken up a profess'd Employment or Trade to live by, without great Scandal to the Church,
And there has been no other Instance since his time, of any Churchman that hath taken up a professed Employment or Trade to live by, without great Scandal to the Church,
None from the days of Corah, Dathan, and Abiram, till some years ago, have dar'd to say with them, That all the Congregation were holy, every one of them,
None from the days of Corah, Dathan, and Abiram, till Some Years ago, have dared to say with them, That all the Congregation were holy, every one of them,
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Lastly, Tho this should be permitted them, yet the way of Education that is absolutely necessary to the accomplishing and fitting People for the Ministry, does perfectly unqualifie them for any other Employment;
Lastly, Though this should be permitted them, yet the Way of Education that is absolutely necessary to the accomplishing and fitting People for the Ministry, does perfectly unqualify them for any other Employment;
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These Reasons, whose Heads I have on•y mentioned, with a great many others that easily occur to any thinking person, may be sufficient to shew the reasonableness and equity of St. Pau• 's remembring the Galatians, That in their doing good to all men, they should have a more especial regard to such as are of the houshold of faith.
These Reasons, whose Heads I have on•y mentioned, with a great many Others that Easily occur to any thinking person, may be sufficient to show the reasonableness and equity of Saint Pau• is remembering the Galatians, That in their doing good to all men, they should have a more especial regard to such as Are of the household of faith.
But tho the Apostle's Argument do necessarily require, That by the Houshold of Faith, be here especially meant the Pastors of the Church, and them that teach;
But though the Apostle's Argument do necessarily require, That by the Household of Faith, be Here especially meant the Pastors of the Church, and them that teach;
the Commands of Christ, and consequently his Apostle's Exhortations are, That Christians should do good to all men; but that where a preference can be made, without offence to Charity, it be made in behalf of Christ's Servants;
the Commands of christ, and consequently his Apostle's Exhortations Are, That Christians should do good to all men; but that where a preference can be made, without offence to Charity, it be made in behalf of Christ's Servants;
If there come a competition betwixt a Jew, a Gentile, and a Christian, and the Merits and the Wants be equal, the preference should be made in favour of the Christian, in honour of our Lord,
If there come a competition betwixt a Jew, a Gentile, and a Christian, and the Merits and the Wants be equal, the preference should be made in favour of the Christian, in honour of our Lord,
And the same reason there is, that in our distributions among Christians, respect be had to those that are the best, that behave themselves more devoutly towards God,
And the same reason there is, that in our distributions among Christians, respect be had to those that Are the best, that behave themselves more devoutly towards God,
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as it were, in God's Houshold, and consequently have a better title to the benefits exhorted to in the Text, To them especially that are of the houshold of faith.
as it were, in God's Household, and consequently have a better title to the benefits exhorted to in the Text, To them especially that Are of the household of faith.
Thirdly, Here is the Time expressed of doing this good, namely, whilst we have opportunity. Yet a little while is the light with you, walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you;
Thirdly, Here is the Time expressed of doing this good, namely, while we have opportunity. Yet a little while is the Light with you, walk while you have the Light, lest darkness come upon you;
believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light, saith our Saviour, Joh. 12. 35. Give glory to the Lord your God, saith the Prophet, Jer. 13. 16. Before he cause darkness,
believe in the Light, that you may be the children of Light, Says our Saviour, John 12. 35. Give glory to the Lord your God, Says the Prophet, Jer. 13. 16. Before he cause darkness,
and he that goeth down thither, shall come up no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more, saith Job 7. 9. Since then it is agreed upon at all hands, That it is all our Duties to do all the good we can,
and he that Goes down thither, shall come up no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more, Says Job 7. 9. Since then it is agreed upon At all hands, That it is all our Duties to do all the good we can,
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and yet there is so little done? The reason, I think, is this, That men promise to themselves still better opportunities than the present time, they think, affords them:
and yet there is so little done? The reason, I think, is this, That men promise to themselves still better opportunities than the present time, they think, affords them:
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therefore my Purposes shall be, as soon as possibly they can, Performances. Can any Premises be plainer? Can any consequence be juster and more reasonable than this? I must do good whilst I have opportunity,
Therefore my Purposes shall be, as soon as possibly they can, Performances. Can any Premises be plainer? Can any consequence be juster and more reasonable than this? I must do good while I have opportunity,
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but proceed according to appointment, and each of them may find me cold and sensless, and incapable of either doing, or receiving any farther good in this world.
but proceed according to appointment, and each of them may find me cold and senseless, and incapable of either doing, or receiving any farther good in this world.
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It may otherwise happen to us, as it did to the poor man that promised himself such ease and pleasure in the enjoyment of the Fruits and Riches he had treasur'd up;
It may otherwise happen to us, as it did to the poor man that promised himself such ease and pleasure in the enjoyment of the Fruits and Riches he had treasured up;
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Thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee, and then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? We frame a great many fine projects in our heads, contrive abundance of good designs,
Thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee, and then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? We frame a great many fine projects in our Heads, contrive abundance of good designs,
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But that may not be the worst in some cases, where we shall give account for all the Abilities and Opportunities we had of doing good, but over-slipt or quite neglected.
But that may not be the worst in Some cases, where we shall give account for all the Abilities and Opportunities we had of doing good, but overslipped or quite neglected.
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and he that promises to himself at this time, that Six Months hence he will have the Mind and Inclination to do such and such things, understands his Temper but a little,
and he that promises to himself At this time, that Six Months hence he will have the Mind and Inclination to do such and such things, understands his Temper but a little,
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but returning to his Business and Employment, entertaining his Friends and Guests, repeating the News, giving Orders to his Servants, resolving to prosecute one Affair to morrow,
but returning to his Business and Employment, entertaining his Friends and Guests, repeating the News, giving Order to his Servants, resolving to prosecute one Affair to morrow,
for want of being presently complied with, and exerted into good Acts. So that he who intends to follow Saint Paul 's Advice of doing good whilst he has opportunity, must by all means resolve, to attend to the motions of his heart,
for want of being presently complied with, and exerted into good Acts. So that he who intends to follow Saint Paul is advice of doing good while he has opportunity, must by all means resolve, to attend to the motions of his heart,
for Men may have both Time and Will to do good, that have not the Opportunity of Power. And indeed it is often seen, that when men have Time and Power, they want the Will;
for Men may have both Time and Will to do good, that have not the Opportunity of Power. And indeed it is often seen, that when men have Time and Power, they want the Will;
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if he will correct the Dissolute, restrain the Oppressor, and prosecute the wicked and malicious Persecutors of the injur'd Poor, he must do it whilst he is a Judge and Magistrate,
if he will correct the Dissolute, restrain the Oppressor, and prosecute the wicked and malicious Persecutors of the injured Poor, he must do it while he is a Judge and Magistrate,
As every Element contributes to the enriching, so it does to the impoverishing of People; and every little thing that makes for, does also sometimes make against a Man;
As every Element contributes to the enriching, so it does to the impoverishing of People; and every little thing that makes for, does also sometime make against a Man;
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Had you rather trust the Seas with all you have, than God with a very little part? Is it safer in a Board two inches thick, within a yard or two of the devouring Sea,
Had you rather trust the Seas with all you have, than God with a very little part? Is it safer in a Board two inches thick, within a yard or two of the devouring Sea,
or taken away by Villains? Would the loss be greater, for having given away some portion of it to the Poor? Would it not rather comfort one, to think that some was saved,
or taken away by Villains? Would the loss be greater, for having given away Some portion of it to the Poor? Would it not rather Comfort one, to think that Some was saved,
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Why, what's the difference betwixt chusing to be disabled, and being made unable by accident? but that one is a fault, and the other a misfortune, and you chose the fault,
Why, what's the difference betwixt choosing to be disabled, and being made unable by accident? but that one is a fault, and the other a misfortune, and you chosen the fault,
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and that you are caught in your own Snare, and that the very fear of falling into misery your self, should have made you charitable to another, which yet you made the reason why you were not so? I refus'd to do good,
and that you Are caught in your own Snare, and that the very Fear of falling into misery your self, should have made you charitable to Another, which yet you made the reason why you were not so? I refused to do good,
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and since that reason is not like to mend upon your hands, why should you think your mind would not be the same again, in the same condition? And therefore he that refuses to do good,
and since that reason is not like to mend upon your hands, why should you think your mind would not be the same again, in the same condition? And Therefore he that refuses to do good,
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if he, that has in his time been good to those that wanted, come by sad mischance to want himself, he does not only find mankind ready to pity and relieve him,
if he, that has in his time been good to those that wanted, come by sad mischance to want himself, he does not only find mankind ready to pity and relieve him,
Lastly, To the encouraging us to the doing all the good we can, we have the reward we are to set continually before our eyes, implied in the word therefore. Let us not be weary of well-doing,
Lastly, To the encouraging us to the doing all the good we can, we have the reward we Are to Set continually before our eyes, implied in the word Therefore. Let us not be weary of welldoing,
and finding all external Succours fail, turns and descends into it self, and there revolves the Actions of the life past, to find what has been done that it can fasten on, and can abide by:
and finding all external Succours fail, turns and descends into it self, and there revolves the Actions of the life past, to find what has been done that it can fasten on, and can abide by:
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The Splendors of the life past, the pompous gay Appearances the Man hath made, the mighty Friendships and Dependencies contracted, the honourable Visits given, and had;
The Splendors of the life past, the pompous gay Appearances the Man hath made, the mighty Friendships and Dependencies contracted, the honourable Visits given, and had;
The Tables that have been spread for the Poor, the Portions that have been sent out to the hungry, the Drink that has reliev'd the miserable thirsty, the Cloaths that have been made for, and bestowed upon the Naked;
The Tables that have been spread for the Poor, the Portions that have been sent out to the hungry, the Drink that has relieved the miserable thirsty, the Clothes that have been made for, and bestowed upon the Naked;
the Counsel, Visits, and the helps that have supported those in Prison, these things are fed on with delight, these fill the heart with pleasure and contentment, these cool the ragings of the Fever,
the Counsel, Visits, and the helps that have supported those in Prison, these things Are fed on with delight, these fill the heart with pleasure and contentment, these cool the ragings of the Fever,
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So that there is no one thing besides, that is so much its own reward in this life, that begets a man more good will, that makes more Friends, that creates a greater esteem, that fits men for the assistance both of Strangers and the Neighbourhood, that stirs and provokes the Prayers of all that want,
So that there is no one thing beside, that is so much its own reward in this life, that begets a man more good will, that makes more Friends, that creates a greater esteem, that fits men for the assistance both of Strangers and the Neighbourhood, that stirs and provokes the Prayers of all that want,
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but when we have the Promises of God, the Hopes of Heaven and everlasting Happiness, propos'd for our encouragement, what is there that can sway against these powerful Motives?
but when we have the Promises of God, the Hope's of Heaven and everlasting Happiness, proposed for our encouragement, what is there that can sway against these powerful Motives?
A (Long and Glorious) Catalogue of the Charitable Gifts of the Lady Mary Ramsey, which are Yearly Paid by the Governors of Christ's Hospital, out of Means which she bestowed upon it, for these Godly Uses.
A (Long and Glorious) Catalogue of the Charitable Gifts of the Lady Marry Ramsey, which Are Yearly Paid by the Governors of Christ's Hospital, out of Means which she bestowed upon it, for these Godly Uses.
There's many a very hopeful man lost, for want of better Maintenance at the Universities; for want of means to subsist there longer than their poor allowances will let them;
There's many a very hopeful man lost, for want of better Maintenance At the Universities; for want of means to subsist there longer than their poor allowances will let them;
and all that generous, sprightly Vigor of Soul, which might have form'd and compass'd Noble Purposes, sinks into little trifling aims of getting Food and Raiment, and just living.
and all that generous, sprightly Vigor of Soul, which might have formed and compassed Noble Purposes, sinks into little trifling aims of getting Food and Raiment, and just living.
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And had there been but more such Benefactors to those Places, like this Lady, I may venture to say, a great many Churches, at a distance, would be better serv'd,
And had there been but more such Benefactors to those Places, like this Lady, I may venture to say, a great many Churches, At a distance, would be better served,
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Yearly, 20 00 00 Towards the Maintenance of a Free Writing School in Christ's Hospital; Yearly, 20 00 00 The Benefits of Education are too great to be quite forgotten here, and too well known to be insisted long upon.
Yearly, 20 00 00 Towards the Maintenance of a Free Writing School in Christ's Hospital; Yearly, 20 00 00 The Benefits of Education Are too great to be quite forgotten Here, and too well known to be insisted long upon.
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Nature brings forth the Creature, but Education makes the Man: We are born Reasonable, but whether we shall reason well or ill, depends upon our bringing up,
Nature brings forth the Creature, but Education makes the Man: We Are born Reasonable, but whither we shall reason well or ill, depends upon our bringing up,
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but 'twould be very hard, ungrateful, and unkind, if when we are men, and feel the Benefits, we should be backward to recount these Works with Praise and Honour. —
but 'twould be very hard, ungrateful, and unkind, if when we Are men, and feel the Benefits, we should be backward to recount these Works with Praise and Honour. —
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and brought a mangled Body home, the ruins of a man, should find some Place of Comfort to retire to, to asswage the smarting of their festering Wounds,
and brought a mangled Body home, the ruins of a man, should find Some Place of Comfort to retire to, to assuage the smarting of their festering Wounds,
and have or Wine, or Oyl, or Balm poured on them by some good Samaritan? She is this good Samaritan, that hath compassion on these stript and wounded Creatures;
and have or Wine, or Oil, or Balm poured on them by Some good Samaritan? She is this good Samaritan, that hath compassion on these stripped and wounded Creatures;
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Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you, from the foundation of the world:
Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you, from the Foundation of the world:
Where by coming, must be meant coming to purpose, coming to cheer the afflicted, comfort the distress'd, raise the disconsolate, by good advice, and friendly admonition;
Where by coming, must be meant coming to purpose, coming to cheer the afflicted, Comfort the distressed, raise the disconsolate, by good Advice, and friendly admonition;
as also from the Duties and good Offices 'tis join'd with. To those who think these offices of visiting, and comforting, and helping Prisoners, ill bestowed,
as also from the Duties and good Offices it's joined with. To those who think these Offices of visiting, and comforting, and helping Prisoners, ill bestowed,
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and time ill spent, I leave the reading of the rest of that Chapter, Mat. 25. from the 41st. to the 46th verse; where they shall meet with that left-hand Sentence that at last will overtake them.
and time ill spent, I leave the reading of the rest of that Chapter, Mathew 25. from the 41st. to the 46th verse; where they shall meet with that Left hand Sentence that At last will overtake them.
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l. s. d. Towards the Releasing of Poor Men and Women out of the several Prisons in London, and Borough of Southwark; Yearly, 30 00 00 This was a Wise, as well as Good Lady;
l. s. d. Towards the Releasing of Poor Men and Women out of the several Prisons in London, and Borough of Southwark; Yearly, 30 00 00 This was a Wise, as well as Good Lady;
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and Five or Six perhaps are blest in a Release, where One alone is profited by Alms in an Imprisonment. I will not doubt but she had also a regard in this, to the Prisoner's Spiritual Concern, to the benefit of his Soul also;
and Five or Six perhaps Are blessed in a Release, where One alone is profited by Alms in an Imprisonment. I will not doubt but she had also a regard in this, to the Prisoner's Spiritual Concern, to the benefit of his Soul also;
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the little Images of Hell, not only in their Chains and Darkness, but in those dreadful Oaths and Execrations, those raging Blasphemies and Prophanations of all things sacred, with all the cursed train of Lewdnesses, and horrid Immoralities, imaginable.
the little Images of Hell, not only in their Chains and Darkness, but in those dreadful Oaths and Execrations, those raging Blasphemies and Profanations of all things sacred, with all the cursed train of Lewdnesses, and horrid Immoralities, imaginable.
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and by the Grace of God, She made her Passage to Eternal Happiness, and God shall raise Her up Glorious and Immortal, to live and Reign with him for ever.
and by the Grace of God, She made her Passage to Eternal Happiness, and God shall raise Her up Glorious and Immortal, to live and Reign with him for ever.
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l. s. d. Towards the Relief of the Parish of Christ-Church, yearly, 02 10 00 To the Poor of the Parish of Saint Peter's Poor, yearly, 04 00 00 To the Poor of Saint Mary Wolnoths, yearly, 03 00 00 To the Poor of Saint Andrews Undershaft, yearly, 03 00 00 I hope some of you will think these are small Sums, and that the necessities of the Poor require and call for greater;
l. s. d. Towards the Relief of the Parish of Christ church, yearly, 02 10 00 To the Poor of the Parish of Saint Peter's Poor, yearly, 04 00 00 To the Poor of Saint Marry Wolnoths, yearly, 03 00 00 To the Poor of Saint Andrews Undershaft, yearly, 03 00 00 I hope Some of you will think these Are small Sums, and that the necessities of the Poor require and call for greater;
l. s. d. Paid more by the said Governors out of the Means by her given this year, above 80 00 00 The total Sum paid yearly by the said Govern. 324 10 00 I have now done with this good Catalogue;
l. s. d. Paid more by the said Governors out of the Means by her given this year, above 80 00 00 The total Sum paid yearly by the said Govern. 324 10 00 I have now done with this good Catalogue;
I have read it by desire, and in course, according to the custome, on this Day, on which the Church celebrates the Martyrdom of Stephen, whose standing Office was the ministration of Charity, and providing for the Poor.
I have read it by desire, and in course, according to the custom, on this Day, on which the Church celebrates the Martyrdom of Stephen, whose standing Office was the ministration of Charity, and providing for the Poor.
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There's no body can think a Lady of such goodness could be so vain, as to appoint two Sermons, purely to get a crowd of People round, to tell the Charities,
There's no body can think a Lady of such Goodness could be so vain, as to appoint two Sermons, purely to get a crowd of People round, to tell the Charities,
She was in hopes, that something might be said, by chance, or by design, that might awaken some to the exercise of that good Grace, which all men think so excellent and necessary,
She was in hope's, that something might be said, by chance, or by Design, that might awaken Some to the exercise of that good Grace, which all men think so excellent and necessary,
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Order the matter so, that this last Gift may be as well bestowed as any of the rest, according to her good Intentions, which cannot be, without your imitation of her, in some kind or other.
Order the matter so, that this last Gift may be as well bestowed as any of the rest, according to her good Intentions, which cannot be, without your imitation of her, in Some kind or other.
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How can the Rich and Wealthy of this World, begin their Testaments so solemnly, In the name of God, and never think upon him afterwards? How can a Christian Man bestow a Hundred thousand Pounds upon his Son, upon his Nephew,
How can the Rich and Wealthy of this World, begin their Testaments so solemnly, In the name of God, and never think upon him afterwards? How can a Christian Man bestow a Hundred thousand Pounds upon his Son, upon his Nephew,
For what a lamentable thing would that be, to the poor man's Ashes, if it should not be said by the Neighbourhood, that such a one left his Nephew forty, fifty, or a hundred thousand Pounds,
For what a lamentable thing would that be, to the poor Man's Ashes, if it should not be said by the Neighbourhood, that such a one left his Nephew forty, fifty, or a hundred thousand Pounds,
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Now Stewards must be found faithful, as St. Paul says, and must dispense these Goods according to their Master's will which he hath oft express'd, shall be, in part, among his poor and needy Servants,
Now Stewards must be found faithful, as Saint Paul Says, and must dispense these Goods according to their Masters will which he hath oft expressed, shall be, in part, among his poor and needy Servants,
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and all the Ministers of God's Word, — Charge them, — and in obedience to that Saint's Command, — I do charge them that are rich in this world, that they be ready to give,
and all the Ministers of God's Word, — Charge them, — and in Obedience to that Saint's Command, — I do charge them that Are rich in this world, that they be ready to give,
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and glad to distribute, laying up in store for themselves (sure you like that) a good foundation, against the time to come, that they may attain eternal life.
and glad to distribute, laying up in store for themselves (sure you like that) a good Foundation, against the time to come, that they may attain Eternal life.
Which God of his Infinite Mercy bring us all to, for Christ his sake, who for our sakes became poor, that we through him might be made Rich. To whom, &c. FINIS.
Which God of his Infinite Mercy bring us all to, for christ his sake, who for our sakes became poor, that we through him might be made Rich. To whom, etc. FINIS.
