A sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor the aldermen and governors of the several hospitals of the city, at St. Bridget's Church on Easter-Tuesday, 1698, being one of the anniversary spittle-sermons / by Sa. Freemam.
First, A Pathetical exhortation to a most seasonable and necessary duty, My beloved Brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.
First, A Pathetical exhortation to a most seasonable and necessary duty, My Beloved Brothers, be you steadfast, Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.
Epitomiz'd and written, as it were in a short hand, in the Ten Commandments, more fully Explain'd, improv'd and perfected in our Saviour's most Divine Sermons on the Mount:
Epitomized and written, as it were in a short hand, in the Ten commandments, more Fully Explained, improved and perfected in our Saviour's most Divine Sermons on the Mount:
Amongst these Almes and Charity deservedly take the first place, a duty made necessary by innumerable Precepts, Illustrated by a most Glorious Example, made Easy by Promises of Divine Assistance, made Pleasant and Profitable by assurances of unspeakable rewards.
among these Alms and Charity deservedly take the First place, a duty made necessary by innumerable Precepts, Illustrated by a most Glorious Exampl, made Easy by Promises of Divine Assistance, made Pleasant and Profitable by assurances of unspeakable rewards.
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These words particularly relate to that part of our duty which Concerns our belief, and so, to be stedfast and unmoveable in it, denotes a firm and resolv'd Temper of Mind in adhering to and persevering in the profession of it, in opposition either to the being shaken from it, by the violence of persecution,
These words particularly relate to that part of our duty which Concerns our belief, and so, to be steadfast and Unmovable in it, denotes a firm and resolved Temper of Mind in adhering to and persevering in the profession of it, in opposition either to the being shaken from it, by the violence of persecution,
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St. Jude exhorts us earnestly to contend for the faith once deliver'd to the Saints, for this reason, there were certain Men crept in unawares, — Ʋngodly Men turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness and denying the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Saint U^de exhorts us earnestly to contend for the faith once Delivered to the Saints, for this reason, there were certain Men crept in unawares, — Ʋngodly Men turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness and denying the only Lord God and our Lord jesus christ.
The Gospel of Christ was so abundantly confirm'd by the many Miracles he wrought, and the accomplishment of all Prophecies that went before concerning him, that a Man may as well say, the Sun is dark,
The Gospel of christ was so abundantly confirmed by the many Miracles he wrought, and the accomplishment of all Prophecies that went before Concerning him, that a Man may as well say, the Sun is dark,
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strange is it therefore that there should be any amongst us Baptiz'd into it and Educated in the profession of it, that should not only secretly but openly oppose and Blaspheme it, ridiculing the Sacred Scriptures and all reveal'd Religion as Cheat and Imposture.
strange is it Therefore that there should be any among us Baptized into it and Educated in the profession of it, that should not only secretly but openly oppose and Blaspheme it, ridiculing the Sacred Scriptures and all revealed Religion as Cheat and Imposture.
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whilest they profess to own the Christian Faith do, by expounding away some of the chief and fundamental Articles of it, dangerously sap and undermine it;
whilst they profess to own the Christian Faith do, by expounding away Some of the chief and fundamental Articles of it, dangerously sap and undermine it;
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So that as our Saviour baffl'd all the Temptations of the Devil, so may we silence all the objections of these Pretenders to Reason, Scriptum est, It is written, and I believe it:
So that as our Saviour baffled all the Temptations of the devil, so may we silence all the objections of these Pretenders to Reason, Scriptum est, It is written, and I believe it:
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After all, it may be all the reason they have against the Gospel is, that the Gospel is against them, they will not believe that Gospel which condemns those Vices they are resolved not to forsake, they repented not that they might believe;
After all, it may be all the reason they have against the Gospel is, that the Gospel is against them, they will not believe that Gospel which condemns those Vices they Are resolved not to forsake, they repented not that they might believe;
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but could we perswade these Men to change their Lives, we should find it no hard matter to convince their judgments, the passage being easy from Virtue to Christianity. III. What it is to abound in the Work of the Lord.
but could we persuade these Men to change their Lives, we should find it no hard matter to convince their Judgments, the passage being easy from Virtue to Christianity. III. What it is to abound in the Work of the Lord.
To enlarge on this, I shall not need to do more than to read to you this true Report, and turn your Eyes on this glorious Sight here before you. The true Report, &c. Here are five Eminent Hospitals, all full of variety of Indigent and Distressed Persons;
To enlarge on this, I shall not need to do more than to read to you this true Report, and turn your Eyes on this glorious Sighed Here before you. The true Report, etc. Here Are five Eminent Hospitals, all full of variety of Indigent and Distressed Persons;
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so heavy a Debt lies upon her Revenue, that, as I am inform'd, she has not been able for these three Years to add one to the number of her poor Orphans;
so heavy a Debt lies upon her Revenue, that, as I am informed, she has not been able for these three years to add one to the number of her poor Orphans;
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for the Beauty of her Buildings, the Commodiousness of her Apartments, the Excellency of her Government, the Wise and Faithful Management of her Revenue, the exact Order and Discipline that's kept in her?
for the Beauty of her Buildings, the Commodiousness of her Apartments, the Excellency of her Government, the Wise and Faithful Management of her Revenue, the exact Order and Discipline that's kept in her?
See how Wholesomely those poor Children are Fed, how Decently Clothed, how Diligently Taught, how Religiously Educated, Instructed in the Knowledge of God and our Saviour, in their Duty to Him, Themselves, and Others;
See how Wholesomely those poor Children Are Fed, how Decently Clothed, how Diligently Taught, how Religiously Educated, Instructed in the Knowledge of God and our Saviour, in their Duty to Him, Themselves, and Others;
See what a great number of Hopeful Plants are here, which by degrees, with the Blessing of God may grow up and bear much Fruit for the Publick Good and Safety.
See what a great number of Hopeful Plants Are Here, which by Degrees, with the Blessing of God may grow up and bear much Fruit for the Public Good and Safety.
as otherwise it would have done? May not the Rich and Great, had they Minds suitable to their Abilities, create here a never failing Fund, raise an Inexhaustible Bank of Blessings for their Families and Posterities?
as otherwise it would have done? May not the Rich and Great, had they Minds suitable to their Abilities, create Here a never failing Fund, raise an Inexhaustible Bank of Blessings for their Families and Posterities?
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Next to this are the Hospitals of St. Bartholomew and St. Thomas; and here the Blind and the Lame, the Sick and the Wounded, with the most moving and powerful Rhetorick, that of Pain as well as Poverty, address to you, that you would with Compassionate Hearts, Soft and Tender Hands help to bind up their Wounds and heal their Sores;
Next to this Are the Hospitals of Saint Bartholomew and Saint Thomas; and Here the Blind and the Lame, the Sick and the Wounded, with the most moving and powerful Rhetoric, that of Pain as well as Poverty, address to you, that you would with Compassionate Hearts, Soft and Tender Hands help to bind up their Wounds and heal their Sores;
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what our Blessed Lord did on Earth by Miracle and without Means, the Good Man does here by his Charitable Assistances, he makes the Blind to See, the Lame to Walk, the Sick to Recover,
what our Blessed Lord did on Earth by Miracle and without Means, the Good Man does Here by his Charitable Assistances, he makes the Blind to See, the Lame to Walk, the Sick to Recover,
In the Hospital of Bridewel, besides a number of Youths brought up Yearly at a vast Expence to diverse Arts and Trades, here we have Vice Corrected, Wayfaring Vagrants Relieved,
In the Hospital of Bridewell, beside a number of Youths brought up Yearly At a vast Expense to diverse Arts and Trades, Here we have Vice Corrected, Wayfaring Vagrants Relieved,
or raging with hideous Noises, and broken Speeches? Can we see so Noble a Creature as Man become a meer Brute? The Glorious Image of God Stampt on him so miserably defac'd? and have no Pity and Concern for them? Can there be any Charity like that which restores a Man to himself,
or raging with hideous Noises, and broken Speeches? Can we see so Noble a Creature as Man become a mere Brute? The Glorious Image of God Stamped on him so miserably defaced? and have no Pity and Concern for them? Can there be any Charity like that which restores a Man to himself,
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and a right Mind, which fixes his roving Fancy, methodizes his confus'd Thoughts, dispels the Mists and Vapours that sit so thick on his Understanding,
and a right Mind, which fixes his roving Fancy, methodizes his confused Thoughts, dispels the Mists and Vapours that fit so thick on his Understanding,
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In sum, would you place your Charity to the greatest Advantage, where it may turn to the best Account? Put it into their Hands, of whose Prudence, Faithfulness,
In sum, would you place your Charity to the greatest Advantage, where it may turn to the best Account? Put it into their Hands, of whose Prudence, Faithfulness,
so that for those, who, for God's sake impart their Substance to their poor Brethren, he in regard thereto many times blesses their Estates, and prospers their Dealings;
so that for those, who, for God's sake impart their Substance to their poor Brothers, he in regard thereto many times Blesses their Estates, and prospers their Dealings;
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not that the Joys of Heaven consist in the Enjoyment of these, but to let us see that they are infinitely more Delightful and Ravishing to Souls purifyed and made meet for them,
not that the Joys of Heaven consist in the Enjoyment of these, but to let us see that they Are infinitely more Delightful and Ravishing to Souls purified and made meet for them,
Oh how will it fill our Hearts with perpetual Ravishments, to see him who suffer'd so much for us on Earth, Crown'd with Immortal Honour and Glory in the highest Heavens! A Glory so Transporting!
O how will it fill our Hearts with perpetual Ravishments, to see him who suffered so much for us on Earth, Crowned with Immortal Honour and Glory in the highest Heavens! A Glory so Transporting!
That those three Apostles, Peter, James, and John, when at his Transfiguration they saw but a glimps, had as it were but a flash of it, would never have left the Place which it once had lighten'd:
That those three Apostles, Peter, James, and John, when At his Transfiguration they saw but a glimpse, had as it were but a flash of it, would never have left the Place which it once had lightened:
that they can look up to God with Delight, and towards Death without Consternation? And on the other side, what's the cause that their Spirits are down, their Countenances fallen,
that they can look up to God with Delight, and towards Death without Consternation? And on the other side, what's the cause that their Spirits Are down, their Countenances fallen,
and done base and unworthy Actions? What other account can be given of this remarkable diversity in Men's secret Sense? But only this, it's the Voice of God and Nature, telling them as they did Cain, if thou dost well, shalt thou not be accepted,
and done base and unworthy Actions? What other account can be given of this remarkable diversity in Men's secret Sense? But only this, it's the Voice of God and Nature, telling them as they did Cain, if thou dost well, shalt thou not be accepted,
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and a Wicked Man to whom it happens according to the way of the Righteous; and therefore he must hereafter, when the Righteous shall be Comforted, and the Wicked Tormented.
and a Wicked Man to whom it happens according to the Way of the Righteous; and Therefore he must hereafter, when the Righteous shall be Comforted, and the Wicked Tormented.
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and therefore they concluded that there would be an after-day of Reckoning, when the most Just God would distribute Rewards more suitable to the Nature of Men's Actions;
and Therefore they concluded that there would be an after-day of Reckoning, when the most Just God would distribute Rewards more suitable to the Nature of Men's Actions;
This is the Apostles Argument in this Chapter, where speaking of those times of Persecution, he says, if only in this Life Good-Men had hope in Christ, they were of all Men most Miserable;
This is the Apostles Argument in this Chapter, where speaking of those times of Persecution, he Says, if only in this Life Good-Men had hope in christ, they were of all Men most Miserable;
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and that, as to his own particular, it was to no purpose that he had been condemn'd, (as their custom at Ephesus was to treat Malefactors) to Combat with wild Beasts on the Theatre;
and that, as to his own particular, it was to no purpose that he had been condemned, (as their custom At Ephesus was to Treat Malefactors) to Combat with wild Beasts on the Theatre;
how disagreeing soever the Religions of the Heathens were in other Matters, in this there was an unanimous and universal Consent, that there was an other Life after this, of Rewards and Punishments.
how disagreeing soever the Religions of the heathens were in other Matters, in this there was an unanimous and universal Consent, that there was an other Life After this, of Rewards and Punishments.
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hence was it that those Good Heathens who were Conscious to themselves of having lived up to the Light they had, spake such excellent Things of the Future State,
hence was it that those Good heathens who were Conscious to themselves of having lived up to the Light they had, spoke such excellent Things of the Future State,
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Thus Pythagoras taught his Schollars, that If they liv'd Vertuously here, they should after Death go to Heaven, be like God and enjoy him with all those great and noble Souls that were gone before them;
Thus Pythagoras taught his Scholars, that If they lived Virtuously Here, they should After Death go to Heaven, be like God and enjoy him with all those great and noble Souls that were gone before them;
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but as they are represented in the Writings of Tully and Plato, were under such feeling and passionate apprehensions of the happiness of another Life, that they breath'd and panted after it.
but as they Are represented in the Writings of Tully and Plato, were under such feeling and passionate apprehensions of the happiness of Another Life, that they breathed and panted After it.
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whilst they so fiercely disputed and contended about other matters, should be so unanimous in this point of future rewards and punishments, cannot easily be resolv'd into any thing else,
while they so fiercely disputed and contended about other matters, should be so unanimous in this point of future rewards and punishments, cannot Easily be resolved into any thing Else,
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but either into some Principles of Reason which are common to all Men, or else some Revelation that was made very early by God in the beginning of the World;
but either into Some Principles of Reason which Are Common to all Men, or Else Some Revelation that was made very early by God in the beginning of the World;
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for if they agreed in the perswasion of a future state from the force of Natural Principles, what greater evidence can there be that they reasoned truly,
for if they agreed in the persuasion of a future state from the force of Natural Principles, what greater evidence can there be that they reasoned truly,
But if their agreement herein was the effect of some early Revelation from God, what stronger Argument can there be that the Revelation was full and clear,
But if their agreement herein was the Effect of Some early Revelation from God, what Stronger Argument can there be that the Revelation was full and clear,
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and if there was such a Revelation, (as it is probable there was from the Prophecy of Enoch, the seventh from Adam, mention'd in St. Jude 's Epistle,) it might easily be propagated till it came down to Noah, and when the Nations came to be divided and dispersed, the several Heads of Tribes and Families, being all Noah 's Posterity, might carry it along with them where-ever they went,
and if there was such a Revelation, (as it is probable there was from the Prophecy of Enoch, the seventh from Adam, mentioned in Saint U^de is Epistle,) it might Easily be propagated till it Come down to Noah, and when the nations Come to be divided and dispersed, the several Heads of Tribes and Families, being all Noah is Posterity, might carry it along with them wherever they went,
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That our Saviour did arise from the Dead, is abundantly confirm'd by the Testimony of a great number of credible Witnesses, He was seen, says the Apostle, of Cephas, then of the twelve, then of five hundred Brethren at once.
That our Saviour did arise from the Dead, is abundantly confirmed by the Testimony of a great number of credible Witnesses, He was seen, Says the Apostle, of Cephas, then of the twelve, then of five hundred Brothers At once.
It being granted, that nothing less than a Divine Power can raise the Dead, it cannot be supposed that the God of Truth would employ it to bear witness to a Falshood.
It being granted, that nothing less than a Divine Power can raise the Dead, it cannot be supposed that the God of Truth would employ it to bear witness to a Falsehood.
which, according to his abundant Mercy, hath begotten us again unto a Lively Hope, NONLATINALPHABET, as another Greek Copy has it, to a Hope of Life, by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the Dead, to an Inheritance incorruptible and undefil'd,
which, according to his abundant Mercy, hath begotten us again unto a Lively Hope,, as Another Greek Copy has it, to a Hope of Life, by the Resurrection of jesus christ from the Dead, to an Inheritance incorruptible and undefiled,
you have been told more than once, that it's the most Natural, the most Necessary, the most Pleasant, the most Profitable, the most Christian, nay, the most Godlike Virtue.
you have been told more than once, that it's the most Natural, the most Necessary, the most Pleasant, the most Profitable, the most Christian, nay, the most Godlike Virtue.
Set your Affections on Things above, and not on Things here below; that is, if ye will demonstrate your selves to be Christians indeed, risen with Christ,
Set your Affections on Things above, and not on Things Here below; that is, if you will demonstrate your selves to be Christians indeed, risen with christ,
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