A sermon preached at St. Lawrence Church in Reading, in the county of Berks on the 3d of October, 1692 being the day on which the mayor was sworn / by John Griffyth ... ; printed at the request of the mayor and aldermen.
as of Glory to God in the highest, so of peace on earth, and good will towards men. And the Christian Institution it self lays the strictest Obligations on mens Consciences, to observe those Homiletical, those publick Vertues of Common Conversation, which are for the good of others as well as themselves;
as of Glory to God in the highest, so of peace on earth, and good will towards men. And the Christian Institution it self lays the Strictest Obligations on men's Consciences, to observe those Homiletical, those public Virtues of Common Conversation, which Are for the good of Others as well as themselves;
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and to that end, They should study to be quiet, and to do their own business, &c. The occasion and design of this Epistle (which is supposed to be the first of all St. Paul 's Epistles) seems, by comparing it with the 17 th of the Acts of the Apostles, to be this;
and to that end, They should study to be quiet, and to do their own business, etc. The occasion and Design of this Epistle (which is supposed to be the First of all Saint Paul is Epistles) seems, by comparing it with the 17 that of the Acts of the Apostles, to be this;
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whence being certified by Timothy, of the State of the Church in Thessalonica, how they continued constant and firm in their Religion, notwithstanding all the Attempts of their Enemies to discourage them;
whence being certified by Timothy, of the State of the Church in Thessalonica, how they continued constant and firm in their Religion, notwithstanding all the Attempts of their Enemies to discourage them;
he who was to teach them how they ought to walk and please God, requires them to distinguish themselves from the prophane Gentiles, which knew not God by the purity of their Hearts and Lives;
he who was to teach them how they ought to walk and please God, requires them to distinguish themselves from the profane Gentiles, which knew not God by the purity of their Hearts and Lives;
That no man should go beyond, or defraud his brother in any matter, ver. 6. but that instead of contriving and designing any Injury one to another, they should study to promote each others Welfare, by Acts of Beneficence,
That no man should go beyond, or defraud his brother in any matter, ver. 6. but that instead of contriving and designing any Injury one to Another, they should study to promote each Others Welfare, by Acts of Beneficence,
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their City being very populous, and one of the Metropolitan Cities of Macedonia, they were apt to create Factions and Disturbances upon any slight Occasion:
their city being very populous, and one of the Metropolitan Cities of Macedonia, they were apt to create Factions and Disturbances upon any slight Occasion:
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Again, amongst those who pretended to embrace the Christian Religion, and to be converted to the Belief of it by St. Paul 's Ministry, there were some who made their Holy Profession a Cloak for Idleness,
Again, among those who pretended to embrace the Christian Religion, and to be converted to the Belief of it by Saint Paul is Ministry, there were Some who made their Holy Profession a Cloak for Idleness,
and intermedling with things which did by no means belong to them: And of these sort of people doth the Apostle speak in 2 Epist. 3.11. Who walk disorderly, working not at all, but were busybodies.
and intermeddling with things which did by no means belong to them: And of these sort of people does the Apostle speak in 2 Epistle 3.11. Who walk disorderly, working not At all, but were busybodies.
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and made very liberal Contributions towards the relief of such as were not able to work, (who were the only Poor that the Primitive Christians knew of,
and made very liberal Contributions towards the relief of such as were not able to work, (who were the only Poor that the Primitive Christians knew of,
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Their Alms were so considerable, and their forwardness therein such, that the Apostle proposeth them to the Corinthians, as Examples of Goodness and Liberality, 2 Cor. 8.
Their Alms were so considerable, and their forwardness therein such, that the Apostle Proposeth them to the Corinthians, as Examples of goodness and Liberality, 2 Cor. 8.
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Now some who were among them, and made a profession indeed of Christian Religion, and that was all, seeing what good Provision was made by these Collections for such as were in want, resolve to want too;
Now Some who were among them, and made a profession indeed of Christian Religion, and that was all, seeing what good Provision was made by these Collections for such as were in want, resolve to want too;
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yet so inordinate are the Passions, so contrary the Interests, and so different the Humours of men, that it is no very easy thing either to procure or preserve so desirable a Mercy:
yet so inordinate Are the Passion, so contrary the Interests, and so different the Humours of men, that it is no very easy thing either to procure or preserve so desirable a Mercy:
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You must be so far from offering Injuries, and so giving others a just occasion to trouble and be angry with you, that you must make the best Provision you can for Quietness and Agreement,
You must be so Far from offering Injuries, and so giving Others a just occasion to trouble and be angry with you, that you must make the best Provision you can for Quietness and Agreement,
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That all men should endeavour to promote Love and Unity in the Town or Place of their abode, by a chearful and strict observance of all things that may conduce to such a good end.
That all men should endeavour to promote Love and Unity in the Town or Place of their Abided, by a cheerful and strict observance of all things that may conduce to such a good end.
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this looks liker a design of quarrelling, than a desire of quietness, viz. when persons instead of contributing what they can to the Quiet of the State, by a due submission to Governours,
this looks liker a Design of quarreling, than a desire of quietness, viz. when Persons instead of contributing what they can to the Quiet of the State, by a due submission to Governors,
and to dispute the Titles of their Princes, this is down-right Faction, and smells of the Pride and Insolence of Absalom; O that they themselves were but Kings in Israel !
and to dispute the Titles of their Princes, this is downright Faction, and smells of the Pride and Insolence of Absalom; Oh that they themselves were but Kings in Israel!
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I say, instead thereof, imploy all the Wit they have, to invent new Scruples, and revive old Objections against some Ceremonies and Circumstantials of Religion,
I say, instead thereof, employ all the Wit they have, to invent new Scruples, and revive old Objections against Some Ceremonies and Circumstantials of Religion,
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this is a plain sign of a Schismatical Dividing Spirit, destitute of that Charity which disposeth good men to seek the Peace of Sion, and to desire the repair of all its Breaches:
this is a plain Signen of a Schismatical Dividing Spirit, destitute of that Charity which Disposeth good men to seek the Peace of Sion, and to desire the repair of all its Breaches:
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Let men resolve to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, to speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers,
Let men resolve to be Subject to principalities and Powers, to obey Magistrates, to be ready to every good work, to speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers,
So that the latter part of the Verse forbids Curiosity and Idleness, as malignant Vices, productive of all those Mischiefs which Human Societies are subject to.
So that the latter part of the Verse forbids Curiosity and Idleness, as malignant Vices, productive of all those Mischiefs which Human Societies Are Subject to.
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Were men thankful and contented in the Station which Providence hath placed them in, they would study to conform their Minds to their present Condition, acquiesce in the Dispositions of a Wise God,
Were men thankful and contented in the Station which Providence hath placed them in, they would study to conform their Minds to their present Condition, acquiesce in the Dispositions of a Wise God,
yet whilst Providence continued them in meaner circumstances, they ought to be contented, and not by promising themselves an imaginary Freedom, neglect the real Duties of their present State.
yet while Providence continued them in meaner Circumstances, they ought to be contented, and not by promising themselves an imaginary Freedom, neglect the real Duties of their present State.
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Whence is it that so many ignorant persons, who lack to be taught their Catechisms, and to be instructed in the First Rudiments of the Christian Religion, shall yet quarrel with the Constitution of the Church,
Whence is it that so many ignorant Persons, who lack to be taught their Catechisms, and to be instructed in the First Rudiments of the Christian Religion, shall yet quarrel with the Constitution of the Church,
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Thus do we find in the place forecited, The Almighty resents the seditious clamours of Korah, Dathan and Abiram, against Moses and Aaron, as against himself, and punish'd them accordingly;
Thus do we find in the place forecited, The Almighty resents the seditious clamours of Korah, Dathan and Abiram, against Moses and Aaron, as against himself, and punished them accordingly;
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The Apostle Peter ranks the NONLATINALPHABET (those, who instead of minding their own Business, were prying into other mens Matters) amongst Thieves and Murderers,
The Apostle Peter ranks the (those, who instead of minding their own Business, were prying into other men's Matters) among Thieves and Murderers,
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The crime (of being Busibodies) is of a lower and higher sort, saith the Learned Hammond. The first is Idleness, the second improves it into Sedition (which is the Sin I am now speaking against) a Fault which at that time was very remarkable among the Jewish Zealots, who pretending to,
The crime (of being Busybodies) is of a lower and higher sort, Says the Learned Hammond. The First is Idleness, the second improves it into Sedition (which is the since I am now speaking against) a Fault which At that time was very remarkable among the Jewish Zealots, who pretending to,
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and promising themselves a perpetual immunity from all powers of men (as the only Children of God, which were not therefore to be under any man, particularly under Heathens ) would force all men to joyn with them against the Romans, i. e.
and promising themselves a perpetual immunity from all Powers of men (as the only Children of God, which were not Therefore to be under any man, particularly under heathens) would force all men to join with them against the Roman, i. e.
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only with this difference, that they were real Romans, which the Jews conspired against, but they are (for the most part) imaginary ones, which our Modern Incendiaries delight to shew their Zeal against:
only with this difference, that they were real Romans, which the jews conspired against, but they Are (for the most part) imaginary ones, which our Modern Incendiaries delight to show their Zeal against:
how far is such a carriage from being either religious, or civil? it is so far from having any thing of Christianity in it, that it falls short of Humanity and common prudence;
how Far is such a carriage from being either religious, or civil? it is so Far from having any thing of Christianity in it, that it falls short of Humanity and Common prudence;
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and such men, whilst they affect to be thought great, and would seem to despise the fooleries of children, themselves become much more foolish and vain, Having eyes that are lofty, and hearts that are haughty,
and such men, while they affect to be Thought great, and would seem to despise the fooleries of children, themselves become much more foolish and vain, Having eyes that Are lofty, and hearts that Are haughty,
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A man's being curiously inquisitive after other mens concerns, implies some malicious design, or at least (to mollifie the Expression) can suppose no kindness;
A Man's being curiously inquisitive After other men's concerns, Implies Some malicious Design, or At least (to mollify the Expression) can suppose no kindness;
and so by suggesting ill things of each other alternately, to create differences, and beget an ill opinion in Neighbours of one another, where there was no just cause given on either side:
and so by suggesting ill things of each other alternately, to create differences, and beget an ill opinion in Neighbours of one Another, where there was no just cause given on either side:
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he elegantly calls a Backbiting Tongue, a third tongue, that which carries stories from one to another, and thereby disquieteth many, and overthroweth the houses even of great men.
he elegantly calls a Backbiting Tongue, a third tongue, that which carries stories from one to Another, and thereby disquieteth many, and Overthroweth the houses even of great men.
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or divert its wantonness, by being intent on their proper business, and industrious in the works of their callings, it will grow petulant and intemperate;
or divert its wantonness, by being intent on their proper business, and Industria in the works of their callings, it will grow petulant and intemperate;
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Not that he would hereby oblige all men to Manual Crafts, which require Toil and Labour of the Body, (though indeed such was the condition of the Primitive Christians, that they were forced to live by the Sweat of their Brows;
Not that he would hereby oblige all men to Manual Crafts, which require Toil and Labour of the Body, (though indeed such was the condition of the Primitive Christians, that they were forced to live by the Sweat of their Brows;
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wherein the Apostle requiring Trades-men, and such like, to be laborious in their Occupations, chargeth also all others of Higher Rank and Stations in the World, to be diligent to perform those Duties, which God and their Country expect from them in such places and capacities.
wherein the Apostle requiring Tradesmen, and such like, to be laborious in their Occupations, charges also all Others of Higher Rank and Stations in the World, to be diligent to perform those Duties, which God and their Country expect from them in such places and capacities.
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and those whose Imployment lies in the Head, as well as whose labour is that of the Hand, that they should be sedulous and intent on the Business of their proper Callings,
and those whose Employment lies in the Head, as well as whose labour is that of the Hand, that they should be sedulous and intent on the Business of their proper Callings,
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He that is diligent in his own place, and busies hmself within the Bounds of his own Duty, finds Business enough at home, in his own Employment and Profession, to exercise both his Thoughts and Senses;
He that is diligent in his own place, and busies himself within the Bounds of his own Duty, finds Business enough At home, in his own Employment and Profession, to exercise both his Thoughts and Senses;
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It is the Slothful Person that is at leisure to plot Mischief, and sow Discord; therefore the Advice of the Son of Syrach is suitable to our present purpose;
It is the Slothful Person that is At leisure to plot Mischief, and sow Discord; Therefore the advice of the Son of Sirach is suitable to our present purpose;
II. Thing, To shew the Obligation which all lie under, to prosecute Peace, and the Means of it, by being industrious and diligent in their particular Callings. And that
II Thing, To show the Obligation which all lie under, to prosecute Peace, and the Means of it, by being Industria and diligent in their particular Callings. And that
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We Paul and Silas, who have revealed unto you the whole Will of God, and require the observance of these Rules, not as of things indifferent in their own Nature,
We Paul and Silas, who have revealed unto you the Whole Will of God, and require the observance of these Rules, not as of things indifferent in their own Nature,
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let it suffice therefore instead of enumerating the particular Texts for Peace, to tell you, That the Nature of God, who is a God of infinite goodness and love;
let it suffice Therefore instead of enumerating the particular Texts for Peace, to tell you, That the Nature of God, who is a God of infinite Goodness and love;
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and which is the best-natur'd Religion in the whole World, do clearly evince, that it is the Will and Commandment of our great Creator, That all men should in their several Stations, seek to promote unity and concord,
and which is the best-natured Religion in the Whole World, do clearly evince, that it is the Will and Commandment of our great Creator, That all men should in their several Stations, seek to promote unity and concord,
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So that Variance and foolish Emulations amongst Neighbours, shew the want of Religion, and that such men instead of being acted by those Principles of Divine Wisdom, Which is first pure, then peaceable, gentle and easie to be intreated ;
So that Variance and foolish Emulations among Neighbours, show the want of Religion, and that such men instead of being acted by those Principles of Divine Wisdom, Which is First pure, then peaceable, gentle and easy to be entreated;
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Every kingdom divided against it self, is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against it self, cannot stand, saith our Blessed Saviour.
Every Kingdom divided against it self, is brought to desolation; and every City or house divided against it self, cannot stand, Says our Blessed Saviour.
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When Fellow-members of the same Body backbite and defame one another, it makes persons who have any regard to their own Reputation, cautious of having any dealing or commerce with them:
When Fellow members of the same Body backbite and defame one Another, it makes Persons who have any regard to their own Reputation, cautious of having any dealing or commerce with them:
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He becometh poor, that dealeth with a slack hand, but the hand of the diligent maketh rich, saith Solomon. And again, Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before Kings, he shall not stand before mean men.
He Becometh poor, that deals with a slack hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich, Says Solomon. And again, See thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before Kings, he shall not stand before mean men.
and a greater Benefactor to the town or Country he lives in, than those, who out of a pretended Zeal for Publick Good, are always and in the mean time neglect what they are called unto.
and a greater Benefactor to the town or Country he lives in, than those, who out of a pretended Zeal for Public Good, Are always and in the mean time neglect what they Are called unto.
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But if any Busibodies should still suspect the truth of my Assertion, I would desire them (for once) to submit to the Judgment and Experience of one, who (they must allow) was something wiser than themselves;
But if any Busybodies should still suspect the truth of my Assertion, I would desire them (for once) to submit to the Judgement and Experience of one, who (they must allow) was something Wiser than themselves;
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if Faction, Impertinency and Idleness have such ill, and ( è contra ) Peace and Concord, Contentment and Industry have such benign Influences upon Communities as well as Single Persons,
if Faction, Impertinency and Idleness have such ill, and (è contra) Peace and Concord, Contentment and Industry have such benign Influences upon Communities as well as Single Persons,
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or (what is worse) with Lies, and their Neighbours Ears with Noise and Railery, learn to be meek and humble, to be gentle and kindly affection'd one to another,
or (what is Worse) with Lies, and their Neighbours Ears with Noise and Raillery, Learn to be meek and humble, to be gentle and kindly affectioned one to Another,
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How highly incumbent then, in the next and Last place, is it on you who are intrusted with the Government of this Town, to suppress all Factions and Disorders, to discountenance busy and impertinent Bablers, who love to do or speak any thing but what they should? It is the Honour of a Magistrate to deserve the Character of that Wise Woman that saved the City, to be one of them that is peaceable in Israel ;
How highly incumbent then, in the next and Last place, is it on you who Are Entrusted with the Government of this Town, to suppress all Factions and Disorders, to discountenance busy and impertinent Babblers, who love to do or speak any thing but what they should? It is the Honour of a Magistrate to deserve the Character of that Wise Woman that saved the city, to be one of them that is peaceable in Israel;
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incourage these who chuse to spend the Vacancies of their Labours in Church, to pray to God for a Blessing on their Labours, rather than in hunting elsewhere after News and Lies.
encourage these who choose to spend the Vacancies of their Labours in Church, to pray to God for a Blessing on their Labours, rather than in hunting elsewhere After News and Lies.
Whether there was not more Diligence, and less Quarrelling and Impertinency then, than has been since? Let but the Vertues of your Ancestors be restor'd, and their Success will follow.
Whither there was not more Diligence, and less Quarreling and Impertinency then, than has been since? Let but the Virtues of your Ancestors be restored, and their Success will follow.
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Beneficia sine ullo delectu magis projicimus quam damus ; where there is not Judgment of Discretion, it is not Charity, it is throwing away, but not giving.
Benefices sine ullo delectu magis projicimus quam We give; where there is not Judgement of Discretion, it is not Charity, it is throwing away, but not giving.
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So then, let the most Religious, and such as work with their own Hands, and mind to do their own Business, be preferr'd in your charitable Distributions.
So then, let the most Religious, and such as work with their own Hands, and mind to do their own Business, be preferred in your charitable Distributions.
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and shews this Corollary naturally deduc'd from it: This Apostle in 2 Epist. to Thess. 3.10. commands the same thing which I exhort, That they who will not work, neither should they eat.
and shows this Corollary naturally deduced from it: This Apostle in 2 Epistle to Thess 3.10. commands the same thing which I exhort, That they who will not work, neither should they eat.
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And let me add, The Conditions of the Triennial Charities given by that Great Prelate, (who too severely felt the Eflects of prevailing Faction) suppose such Qualifications:
And let me add, The Conditions of the Triennial Charities given by that Great Prelate, (who too severely felt the Eflects of prevailing Faction) suppose such Qualifications:
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What remains then, but that by these Methods you should endeavour to rid and deliver your selves from the hand of Strange Children, Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falshood;
What remains then, but that by these Methods you should endeavour to rid and deliver your selves from the hand of Strange Children, Whose Mouth speaks vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood;
that so your sons may be as plants grown up in their youth, that so daughters may be as the polish'd corners of the Temple, that your Garners may be full of all manner of store,
that so your Sons may be as plants grown up in their youth, that so daughters may be as the polished corners of the Temple, that your Garners may be full of all manner of store,
And that ye may be thus happy in this World, and eternally so in the next, God of his Infinite Goodness grant, through Jesus Christ of Lord; To whom, &c. FINIS.
And that you may be thus happy in this World, and eternally so in the next, God of his Infinite goodness grant, through jesus christ of Lord; To whom, etc. FINIS.
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Archbishop Laud (besides many other Charities) gave 20l. apiece to Six Maids, who liv'd honestly for three Years in one Service, to be disposed every third Year.
Archbishop Laud (beside many other Charities) gave 20l. apiece to Six Maids, who lived honestly for three years in one Service, to be disposed every third Year.
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