A sermon preach'd at the meeting of the sons of the clergy in S. Mary-le-Bow Church, on Tuesday the sixth of December, 1692 by Edward Lord Bishop of Gloucester.
Was Love to each other no Duty before the coming of our Blessed Saviour? Was it never injoyned under the Old Law? Our Lord himself assures us of the contrary, Mark 12. 31. As in the foregoing Verse, he saith, that the Love of God comprehends the whole first Table,
Was Love to each other not Duty before the coming of our Blessed Saviour? Was it never enjoined under the Old Law? Our Lord himself assures us of the contrary, Mark 12. 31. As in the foregoing Verse, he Says, that the Love of God comprehends the Whole First Table,
First, What it is to Love one another. The Word Love signifies either Complacency, or Benevolence and Good Will. And it is our Duty to Love one another, according to both these Acceptations of the Word,
First, What it is to Love one Another. The Word Love signifies either Complacency, or Benevolence and Good Will. And it is our Duty to Love one Another, according to both these Acceptations of the Word,
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though we could. For instance, Churlish Nabals, People of Sour, Morose, or Captious Tempers, to whom scarce a free Word can be spoken, without danger of Offence:
though we could. For instance, Churlish Nabal's, People of Sour, Morose, or Captious Tempers, to whom scarce a free Word can be spoken, without danger of Offence:
As Good natur'd People can take no satisfaction in such as these, so can hardly any of these, be pleased with the Society of one another: Especially, Proud, or Envious, or Churlish, or Testy and Waspish People, are no Company for one another; and much less for those, who are of contrary Qualities;
As Good natured People can take no satisfaction in such as these, so can hardly any of these, be pleased with the Society of one Another: Especially, Proud, or Envious, or Churlish, or Testy and Waspish People, Are no Company for one Another; and much less for those, who Are of contrary Qualities;
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yet wheresoever there is such a Love, there must be more or less Similitude: And according to the degree of Similitude, will be the degree of Complacential Love.
yet wheresoever there is such a Love, there must be more or less Similitude: And according to the degree of Similitude, will be the degree of Complacential Love.
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Again, if such a Person be sensible, that such a one Hates him, and watcheth all Occasions to do him Mischief, he cannot have this kind of Love for him.
Again, if such a Person be sensible, that such a one Hates him, and watches all Occasions to do him Mischief, he cannot have this kind of Love for him.
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The Apostle admonisheth his Son Timothy, to withdraw himself from such as these. To be pleased with the Conversations of such People, is to express a liking of their Ways;
The Apostle Admonisheth his Son Timothy, to withdraw himself from such as these. To be pleased with the Conversations of such People, is to express a liking of their Ways;
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And therefore those who are better acquainted with the Christian Religion, than with the Spirits and Behaviour of those who profess it, may think it needless to spend any time, upon this Argument.
And Therefore those who Are better acquainted with the Christian Religion, than with the Spirits and Behaviour of those who profess it, may think it needless to spend any time, upon this Argument.
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But because the Religion of too too many who are called Christians, and that Religion which our Saviour brought into the World, are very unlike, it will not be amiss to give a short Account what this is, in reference to the Point before us.
But Because the Religion of too too many who Are called Christians, and that Religion which our Saviour brought into the World, Are very unlike, it will not be amiss to give a short Account what this is, in Referente to the Point before us.
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And so desirous was he that they should not be defective in Love, that above all the excellent Petitions he puts up for them Iohn 17. this of Love is the only Grace, he particularly prays for in their behalf, viz. ver. 21. That they all may be one as thou Father art in me and I in thee;
And so desirous was he that they should not be defective in Love, that above all the excellent Petitions he puts up for them John 17. this of Love is the only Grace, he particularly prays for in their behalf, viz. ver. 21. That they all may be one as thou Father art in me and I in thee;
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that they may be united in Love, have one Heart, and one Soul. And the Reason for which he thus prayeth, doth mightily Commend this Grace, viz. That the World may believe that thou hast sen• me.
that they may be united in Love, have one Heart, and one Soul. And the Reason for which he thus Prayeth, does mightily Commend this Grace, viz. That the World may believe that thou hast sen• me.
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And again Verse the last, I have declared, saith he, to them thy Name, and will declare it, that the Love wherewith thou hast Loved me, may be in them.
And again Verse the last, I have declared, Says he, to them thy Name, and will declare it, that the Love wherewith thou hast Loved me, may be in them.
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And in what follows he sheweth, that the whole second Table is herein implyed. And in short, this great Apostle preferreth Charity before all other Endowments and Accomplishments:
And in what follows he shows, that the Whole second Table is herein employed. And in short, this great Apostle preferreth Charity before all other Endowments and Accomplishments:
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And lest we should think that by the World, and the whole World, and all Men, we are only to understand some of all sorts, this same Apostle assures us, that this Phrase all Men is to be taken in the same Latitude, in referrence to the Remedy brought by Christ, that 'tis to be taken in, in reference to the Mischief done by Adam. Therefore as by the offence of one, saith he, judgment came upon all men to Condemnation,
And lest we should think that by the World, and the Whole World, and all Men, we Are only to understand Some of all sorts, this same Apostle assures us, that this Phrase all Men is to be taken in the same Latitude, in Referente to the Remedy brought by christ, that it's to be taken in, in Referente to the Mischief done by Adam. Therefore as by the offence of one, Says he, judgement Come upon all men to Condemnation,
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But we must understand this word, as our Lord himself hath Explained it, Luke 10. 29. Here is a Question put by a Lawyer to Him, Who is my Neighbour? Now see His Answer in the following words:
But we must understand this word, as our Lord himself hath Explained it, Lycia 10. 29. Here is a Question put by a Lawyer to Him, Who is my Neighbour? Now see His Answer in the following words:
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But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was, and when he saw him, he had Compassion on him, &c. Now saith our Saviour, v. 36. Which of these three, thinkest thou, was Neighbour to him that fell among thieves? And the Lawyer answering, He that shewed mercy on him;
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, Come where he was, and when he saw him, he had Compassion on him, etc. Now Says our Saviour, v. 36. Which of these three, Thinkest thou, was Neighbour to him that fell among thieves? And the Lawyer answering, He that showed mercy on him;
3. That we are not to confine our Love and Charity to some particular Persons, in that we are farther required by our Saviour, to imitate our Heavenly Fathers Love and Charity. Be Perfect, saith he, as your Heavenly Father is perfect, Mat. 5. 48. That is, as appears from what goes before, let the exercise of your Charity extend as far as God ' s extendeth, For, as it follows v. 45. He maketh His Sun to rise on the Evil and on the Good,
3. That we Are not to confine our Love and Charity to Some particular Persons, in that we Are farther required by our Saviour, to imitate our Heavenly Father's Love and Charity. Be Perfect, Says he, as your Heavenly Father is perfect, Mathew 5. 48. That is, as appears from what Goes before, let the exercise of your Charity extend as Far as God ' s extendeth, For, as it follows v. 45. He makes His Sun to rise on the Evil and on the Good,
And v. 46. If you love them which love you, what Reward have you? Do not even the Publicans the same? And if you Salute, NONLATINALPHABET embrace, your Bretheren only, what do you more than others? Or, what Excellent thing do you? Do not even the Publicans the same? And Gal. 6. 10. The Apostle saith, Let us do good unto all men;
And v. 46. If you love them which love you, what Reward have you? Do not even the Publicans the same? And if you Salute, embrace, your Brethren only, what do you more than Others? Or, what Excellent thing do you? Do not even the Publicans the same? And Gal. 6. 10. The Apostle Says, Let us do good unto all men;
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and the next words shew, that tho' we ought to love all without exception, as that word signifies Benevolence, yet we are not to shew neither this kind of love to all alike: For it follows, Especially to them who are of the Household of Faith.
and the next words show, that though we ought to love all without exception, as that word signifies Benevolence, yet we Are not to show neither this kind of love to all alike: For it follows, Especially to them who Are of the Household of Faith.
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than for mere Professors of Christianity; or such as whose lives are less Conformable thereunto. 'Tis highly Reasonable, that the most Lovely Persons should have most of our love.
than for mere Professors of Christianity; or such as whose lives Are less Conformable thereunto. It's highly Reasonable, that the most Lovely Persons should have most of our love.
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And where there is most of that, whether the Persons are in all things of our minds or no, we do not Love as becomes Christians, if there we do not most love.
And where there is most of that, whither the Persons Are in all things of our minds or no, we do not Love as becomes Christians, if there we do not most love.
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next to the Glory of God, and the Advancement of Righteousness and Universal Goodness in the World, He was acted by a vehement desire of Our happiness.
next to the Glory of God, and the Advancement of Righteousness and Universal goodness in the World, He was acted by a vehement desire of Our happiness.
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Now, as I said that to Pretend to love, is not to love, so to love others merely with respect to our own good, is rather mere self - love, than a love of them.
Now, as I said that to Pretend to love, is not to love, so to love Others merely with respect to our own good, is rather mere self - love, than a love of them.
And that such a love is far from deserving to be called Christian Love, will appear by what a Pagan saith of it. Tully tells us in his Laelius, that Ipse se quisque deligit non ut aliquam a seipso mercedem exigat Charitatis suae,
And that such a love is Far from deserving to be called Christian Love, will appear by what a Pagan Says of it. Tully tells us in his Laelius, that Ipse se Quisque deligit non ut aliquam a Seipso mercedem exigat Charitatis suae,
That is, they expect that others should love them purely upon their own account, and not that their love to them, should Ultimately Terminate in themselves.
That is, they expect that Others should love them purely upon their own account, and not that their love to them, should Ultimately Terminate in themselves.
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Is it any Pleasure, or Courtesy, to the Almighty, that thou art Righteous? &c. Iob 22. 2, 3. And therefore he cannot desire, that Sinners should turn from their Wickedness and live, for any gain to himself.
Is it any Pleasure, or Courtesy, to the Almighty, that thou art Righteous? etc. Job 22. 2, 3. And Therefore he cannot desire, that Sinners should turn from their Wickedness and live, for any gain to himself.
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And indeed, if we consider the Nature of Mankind, we shall find that this, as well as the Commands of God and our Saviour, doth oblige us to such a love of all Men.
And indeed, if we Consider the Nature of Mankind, we shall find that this, as well as the Commands of God and our Saviour, does oblige us to such a love of all Men.
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thus to love Brutes as well as Men, tho' in a far lower degree, and to desire for them all that Happiness their Natures are Capable of, without as well as with respect to our own Advantage,
thus to love Brutes as well as Men, though in a Far lower degree, and to desire for them all that Happiness their Nature's Are Capable of, without as well as with respect to our own Advantage,
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for their own sakes (I mean so far as it is consistent with the Well-being of Men) because all God's Works are good, and whatsoever is so hath a Right to our Benevolence as such. A mercifull man, saith K. Solomon, Is merciful to his Beast:
for their own sakes (I mean so Far as it is consistent with the Well-being of Men) Because all God's Works Are good, and whatsoever is so hath a Right to our Benevolence as such. A merciful man, Says K. Solomon, Is merciful to his Beast:
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By the way, what an ill-natured Principle is that of the Malmsbury Philosopher, viz. That our Need of each other, is the only Cause of our entring into Societys,
By the Way, what an ill-natured Principle is that of the Malmsbury Philosopher, viz. That our Need of each other, is the only Cause of our entering into Societys,
He might judge so by himself, but every one whose Nature is not miserably depraved, knows by but reflecting on himself, that this is wretched Doctrine.
He might judge so by himself, but every one whose Nature is not miserably depraved, knows by but reflecting on himself, that this is wretched Doctrine.
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3. We are obliged to have such a degree of Love for one another, as will make us most Prompt and Ready to the Performance of all Offices of Mercy and Kindness, as shall be shewn presently:
3. We Are obliged to have such a degree of Love for one Another, as will make us most Prompt and Ready to the Performance of all Offices of Mercy and Kindness, as shall be shown presently:
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And as severe as this may seem, nothing is more highly Reasonable, than that we should prefer our Brethrens Souls before our own Bodies; than that we should be more solicitous for their Eternal, than for our own Temporal life.
And as severe as this may seem, nothing is more highly Reasonable, than that we should prefer our Brothers' Souls before our own Bodies; than that we should be more solicitous for their Eternal, than for our own Temporal life.
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This Love I might shew, S. Paul professed to have for his Unbelieving Country-Men, and he gave the greatest Demonstrations of the sincerity of that his Profession;
This Love I might show, S. Paul professed to have for his Unbelieving Country-Men, and he gave the greatest Demonstrations of the sincerity of that his Profession;
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And our Nature is indued with such a Passion as this of Pity, for this reason only, that we may be the more strongly thereby excited to Relieve our Afflicted Brethren;
And our Nature is endued with such a Passion as this of Pity, for this reason only, that we may be the more strongly thereby excited to Relieve our Afflicted Brothers;
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The second shall be that of S. Iames, Pure Religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the Fatherless and Widows in their Affliction;
The second shall be that of S. James, Pure Religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the Fatherless and Widows in their Affliction;
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as you must needs be satisfied are more than enough, to overthrow all the Hopes of a Covetous Hard-hearted Professour of Christianity, let him have built his hopes upon never so many - other Evidences.
as you must needs be satisfied Are more than enough, to overthrow all the Hope's of a Covetous Hardhearted Professor of Christianity, let him have built his hope's upon never so many - other Evidences.
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Can I be a Friend to any man, and not be so to his better Part, his Soul? And can I be Friend to his Soul, and decline giving him that Advice which I am sensible he needs, either for the Taking him off from some sinful Course,
Can I be a Friend to any man, and not be so to his better Part, his Soul? And can I be Friend to his Soul, and decline giving him that advice which I am sensible he needs, either for the Taking him off from Some sinful Course,
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or prevention of his falling into some Sin, or of his Continuance in the neglect of some necessary duty? And to encourage us to this great Instance of Friendship, let us consider those words with which S. Iames concludeth his Epistle, Brethren, if any of you do Err from the truth, and one Convert him;
or prevention of his falling into Some since, or of his Continuance in the neglect of Some necessary duty? And to encourage us to this great Instance of Friendship, let us Consider those words with which S. James Concludeth his Epistle, Brothers, if any of you do Err from the truth, and one Convert him;
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But yet, as Noble and necessary an instance of Charity as this is, and as great a Reward as is Promised to it, there is no duty more neglected in this Luke-warm, nay most Prophane Age;
But yet, as Noble and necessary an instance of Charity as this is, and as great a Reward as is Promised to it, there is no duty more neglected in this Lukewarm, nay most Profane Age;
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in which such an Expression of Friendship, too generally passeth for a Piece of Fanaticism. But Honest Heathens have had a much more honourable Opinion of it.
in which such an Expression of Friendship, too generally passes for a Piece of Fanaticism. But Honest heathens have had a much more honourable Opinion of it.
And I will conclude this Argument with this saying of Cicero: Consilia, Sermones, Cohortationes, Consolationes, interdum etiam Objurgationes, in Amicis vigent maxime.
And I will conclude this Argument with this saying of Cicero: Consilia, Sermons, Cohortationes, Consolationes, Interdum etiam Objurgationes, in Amicis vigent maxim.
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Good Counsel, wholesome Admonitions, Instructions and Consolations, and severe Reproofs too, when there is Occasion for them, do most take place in Friendship.
Good Counsel, wholesome Admonitions, Instructions and Consolations, and severe Reproofs too, when there is Occasion for them, do most take place in Friendship.
And we of this Society, who are many of us Clergy-men, and all Sons of the Clergy, are in these respects under a special Obligation, of Excelling in this, with all other Christian Virtues.
And we of this Society, who Are many of us Clergymen, and all Sons of the Clergy, Are in these respects under a special Obligation, of Excelling in this, with all other Christian Virtues.
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Those of us who are Clergy-men are strictly bound, as S. Paul tells us, in the Person of Timothy, to be Examples to the Flock; and so to demean our selves, in all respects,
Those of us who Are Clergymen Are strictly bound, as S. Paul tells us, in the Person of Timothy, to be Examples to the Flock; and so to demean our selves, in all respects,
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nay as we would not do more hurt than good. And those ought to Expect, at least to have their labour lost upon their People, whose Examples do not back and inforce their Doctrine.
nay as we would not do more hurt than good. And those ought to Expect, At lest to have their labour lost upon their People, whose Examples do not back and enforce their Doctrine.
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If we are not such our selves, as we tell them, as they hope to be saved, they must be, each of them will be ready to make this shamefull Reflexion, upon our Sermons and good Admonitions, Cur verba audio, cum facta non videam?
If we Are not such our selves, as we tell them, as they hope to be saved, they must be, each of them will be ready to make this shameful Reflection, upon our Sermons and good Admonitions, Cur verba audio, cum facta non videam?
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And I say this, because a Multitude of our Clergy are, God knows, in very sorry Circumstances to be Exemplary, in that great Expression of Love, Alms-giving. I much doubt, that the far greater Part have not wherewith to be so.
And I say this, Because a Multitude of our Clergy Are, God knows, in very sorry circumstances to be Exemplary, in that great Expression of Love, Almsgiving. I much doubt, that the Far greater Part have not wherewith to be so.
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Nay 'twould pity any good Man to see, how many of them are reduced to such Streights (especially of late years) as to want a Competent Subsistence for themselves and Families.
Nay 'twould pity any good Man to see, how many of them Are reduced to such Straights (especially of late Years) as to want a Competent Subsistence for themselves and Families.
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And this puts me in mind to wish, that the Condition of the Clergy were better Considered, in the Taxes and other impositions, than it lately hath been.
And this puts me in mind to wish, that the Condition of the Clergy were better Considered, in the Taxes and other impositions, than it lately hath been.
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In the next place, I would mind you, my Brethren, not only that the Clergy, as such, are most concerned of all Persons, to be Exemplary in the Virtue of the Text, and all other, but the Sons too of the Clergy are in an Especial manner obliged here to, upon the account of their coming out of the Loyns of such Parents, and their having generally had so Religious Educations,
In the next place, I would mind you, my Brothers, not only that the Clergy, as such, Are most concerned of all Persons, to be Exemplary in the Virtue of the Text, and all other, but the Sons too of the Clergy Are in an Especial manner obliged Here to, upon the account of their coming out of the Loins of such Parents, and their having generally had so Religious Educations,
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Nothing being more common, than for Prophane People, and such as catch at all Opportunities, to cast Dirt upon our Excellent Religion and Church, to charge the Sins of such upon their Parents loose Education of them.
Nothing being more Common, than for Profane People, and such as catch At all Opportunities, to cast Dirt upon our Excellent Religion and Church, to charge the Sins of such upon their Parents lose Education of them.
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These two things, it is likely, the Apostle had a Special regard to, in making it a necessary Qualification of an Elder, to have faithful Children, not accused of Riot,
These two things, it is likely, the Apostle had a Special regard to, in making it a necessary Qualification of an Elder, to have faithful Children, not accused of Riot,
Even as God for Christ 's sake hath forgiven us: According to the earnest Advice of the Apostle, Eph. 4. 31, 32. That we be kindly Affectioned one to another, notwithstanding any differences of Opinion, with Brotherly love in Honour preferring one another;
Even as God for christ is sake hath forgiven us: According to the earnest advice of the Apostle, Ephesians 4. 31, 32. That we be kindly Affectioned one to Another, notwithstanding any differences of Opinion, with Brotherly love in Honour preferring one Another;
As the same Apostle Exhorts, Rom. 12. 10. Oh how many pressing and powerful Motives to this duty of Love, Vniversal Love, Catholick Charity, doth the New Testament,
As the same Apostle Exhorts, Rom. 12. 10. O how many pressing and powerful Motives to this duty of Love, Universal Love, Catholic Charity, does the New Testament,
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But I will now onely Observe to you, that what Nerves and Sinues, are to our Natural Bodies, that is Love in all Bodies Politick, 'Tis Love, above all things, which Cements and holds together Societies and Communities.
But I will now only Observe to you, that what Nerves and Sinews, Are to our Natural Bodies, that is Love in all Bodies Politic, It's Love, above all things, which Cements and holds together Societies and Communities.
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And therefore another short and sad Digression is here too Seasonable, viz. 'Tis a Wonderfull thing, that this Church and Kingdom should not long since have been utterly Broken to pieces,
And Therefore Another short and sad Digression is Here too Seasonable, viz. It's a Wonderful thing, that this Church and Kingdom should not long since have been utterly Broken to Pieces,
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We should before now have been Wofull Examples of the Truth of that observation of our Blessed Saviour, A City or Kingdom, divided against it self cannot stand,
We should before now have been Woeful Examples of the Truth of that observation of our Blessed Saviour, A city or Kingdom, divided against it self cannot stand,
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If ye bite and devour each other, take heed ye be not Consumed one of another, said S. Paul to the divided Galatians, ch. 5. 15. But especially is it so,
If you bite and devour each other, take heed you be not Consumed one of Another, said S. Paul to the divided Galatians, changed. 5. 15. But especially is it so,
And particularly, we will still Obstinately persevere in our Old Emnity to one another, which daily Encreaseth too instead of abating, Let God Almighty do what He will, and a Formidable Enemy do what he can, to make us Friends.
And particularly, we will still Obstinately persevere in our Old Enmity to one Another, which daily Increases too instead of abating, Let God Almighty do what He will, and a Formidable Enemy do what he can, to make us Friends.
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And therefore I add, that Love is the main thing, that makes such Meetings as these, and our Eating and Drinking together, a true Pleasure. Better, saith King Solomon, is a Dinner of green Herbs, where love is,
And Therefore I add, that Love is the main thing, that makes such Meetings as these, and our Eating and Drinking together, a true Pleasure. Better, Says King Solomon, is a Dinner of green Herbs, where love is,
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And the Relief of the poor Widows of Clergy men; and providing for their helpless Children, being the onely Design of our being Incorporated, let their Names be had in Everlasting Remembrance, who first set on foot this Noble Project;
And the Relief of the poor Widows of Clergy men; and providing for their helpless Children, being the only Design of our being Incorporated, let their Names be had in Everlasting Remembrance, who First Set on foot this Noble Project;
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And the Latter of these Charities, viz. That which relates to the poor Children of deceased Ministers, being the Special Design of these Annual Assemblies, may This at least Equalize each of the former ones, in this Excellent Work!
And the Latter of these Charities, viz. That which relates to the poor Children of deceased Ministers, being the Special Design of these Annual Assemblies, may This At least Equalise each of the former ones, in this Excellent Work!
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Our Courts of Assistants, and Stewards of these Feasts, have ever been made too sensible of what I but now observ'd, of the miserably streight Circumstances of Abundance of our Clergy, by the Vast Number of their Widows and Children, whose deplorable Condition is, year after year, laid before them.
Our Courts of Assistants, and Stewards of these Feasts, have ever been made too sensible of what I but now observed, of the miserably straight circumstances of Abundance of our Clergy, by the Vast Number of their Widows and Children, whose deplorable Condition is, year After year, laid before them.
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since it would be very strange, if so many Thousands of Ministers as our Church consists of, should not always produce a very great Number, whose Natural parts,
since it would be very strange, if so many Thousands of Ministers as our Church consists of, should not always produce a very great Number, whose Natural parts,
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and Liberal Educations, have Enabled them, to improve the Advantages put into their hands by the Good providence of God, to the Arriving at very plentifull Fortunes.
and Liberal Educations, have Enabled them, to improve the Advantages put into their hands by the Good providence of God, to the Arriving At very plentiful Fortune's.
And, upon a just Computation, I doubt not but it will be found, That there are Extremely Few of the Sons of the Clergy, whose large Circumstances in the World are owing to their Patrimony, in Comparison of those who are inriched, by the Blessing of God, upon their own Industry.
And, upon a just Computation, I doubt not but it will be found, That there Are Extremely Few of the Sons of the Clergy, whose large circumstances in the World Are owing to their Patrimony, in Comparison of those who Are enriched, by the Blessing of God, upon their own Industry.
for making such a difference between them, and most of their Brethren, To be Liberal in their Contributions towards the Relief of the Necessitous part of them.
for making such a difference between them, and most of their Brothers, To be Liberal in their Contributions towards the Relief of the Necessitous part of them.
