Profitable charity a sermon preached before the right honourable Sir Thomas Lane, Lord Mayor of London, and the honourable Court of Aldermen, &c. at the parish-church of St. Brides, on Easter-Monday, 1695 / by Robert Lord Bishop of Chichester.
THE Apostle having declared that all the extraordinary Gifts of the Spirit, which God was pleased to bestow upon his Church in the first Ages of Christianity, were of very little or no Consideration,
THE Apostle having declared that all the extraordinary Gifts of the Spirit, which God was pleased to bestow upon his Church in the First Ages of Christianity, were of very little or no Consideration,
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how necessary soever they might be for the propagation of the Christian Religion for the present, should yet fail, cease and vanish away, as things that should be of no further use in the other World.
how necessary soever they might be for the propagation of the Christian Religion for the present, should yet fail, cease and vanish away, as things that should be of no further use in the other World.
In the beginning he had affirmed, that without this, the speaking with the tongues of Men and of Angels, was no better than a loud and insignificant Noise:
In the beginning he had affirmed, that without this, the speaking with the tongues of Men and of Angels, was no better than a loud and insignificant Noise:
And that Prophecy, and the deepest Knowledge in the Mysteries of Religion, and the glorious Power of working Miracles, were in themselves of no more Account than the other.
And that Prophecy, and the Deepest Knowledge in the Mysteres of Religion, and the glorious Power of working Miracles, were in themselves of no more Account than the other.
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He then proceeds to assert the same concerning the greatest Liberality to the Poor, and the laying down our very Lives, which seems to be the utmost that can possibly be required of us, upon any Occasion.
He then proceeds to assert the same Concerning the greatest Liberality to the Poor, and the laying down our very Lives, which seems to be the utmost that can possibly be required of us, upon any Occasion.
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but God, that is intimately acquainted with all the secret motions and imaginations of our Hearts, knows that too often the most specious external Acts may proceed from a false or corrupt Principle.
but God, that is intimately acquainted with all the secret motions and Imaginations of our Hearts, knows that too often the most specious external Acts may proceed from a false or corrupt Principle.
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And then, tho' they may be highly esteemed and magnified in the Opinion of the World, they cannot be acceptable to Him that is pleased with nothing that does not flow from a sincere and truly pious Disposition of the Soul.
And then, though they may be highly esteemed and magnified in the Opinion of the World, they cannot be acceptable to Him that is pleased with nothing that does not flow from a sincere and truly pious Disposition of the Soul.
And Thirdly, What are the Reasons that whatever we bestow on the Necessities of our poor Brethren upon the Principle of true Charity, shall through God's gracious acceptance, be Profitable to us in the great Day of Accounts. I.
And Thirdly, What Are the Reasons that whatever we bestow on the Necessities of our poor Brothers upon the Principle of true Charity, shall through God's gracious acceptance, be Profitable to us in the great Day of Accounts. I.
and therefore could esteem nothing really Profitable, that had not some tendency towards the procurement of a better Life, which was the only thing that he valued.
and Therefore could esteem nothing really Profitable, that had not Some tendency towards the procurement of a better Life, which was the only thing that he valued.
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The Love of other Things, whether it be of Pleasure, or Profit, or Honour, or if there be any thing else that vain Men are wont to set their Hearts upon, it is the universal Grievance of all the World, the unhappy Occasion of all the Miseries that Mankind has groaned under ever since the Fall of our first Parents.
The Love of other Things, whither it be of Pleasure, or Profit, or Honour, or if there be any thing Else that vain Men Are wont to Set their Hearts upon, it is the universal Grievance of all the World, the unhappy Occasion of all the Misery's that Mankind has groaned under ever since the Fallen of our First Parents.
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All the Fraud and Treachery, all the Violence and Injustice, all the Rapes and Murders, all the Cruelties and Barbarities that ever were committed, are owing to nothing but the excessive Love of some earthly Enjoyment.
All the Fraud and Treachery, all the Violence and Injustice, all the Rapes and Murders, all the Cruelties and Barbarities that ever were committed, Are owing to nothing but the excessive Love of Some earthly Enjoyment.
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it rejoyces the Soul, and fills the World with a settled Calmness and Serenity; it puts an end to all Strife and Contention, all deceitful and undjust Dealing;
it rejoices the Soul, and fills the World with a settled Calmness and Serenity; it puts an end to all Strife and Contention, all deceitful and undjust Dealing;
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This excessive and universal Charity is the very Temper of Heaven, the Image of the Divinity, the Wisdom that is from above, which is so gloriously described, James iii. 17. It is first pure, then peaceable, gentle and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
This excessive and universal Charity is the very Temper of Heaven, the Image of the Divinity, the Wisdom that is from above, which is so gloriously described, James iii. 17. It is First pure, then peaceable, gentle and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
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It was this that inhanced the Price of the Widow's Mite, and made it outweigh all the abundance of the Rich. When it is given with a good inclination, a Cup of cold Water shall not go without its reward.
It was this that enhanced the Price of the Widow's Mite, and made it outweigh all the abundance of the Rich. When it is given with a good inclination, a Cup of cold Water shall not go without its reward.
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It must be Compassion to our Neighbour, and Obedience to Almighty God, that can make our Liberality to the indigent and necessitous any way acceptable.
It must be Compassion to our Neighbour, and obedience to Almighty God, that can make our Liberality to the indigent and necessitous any Way acceptable.
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But taking it for granted in the general, that it is the kind and charitable Intention of the Donor, and not the bare distribution of our Goods, that makes our Bounty really valuable in the Eyes of God and Men;
But taking it for granted in the general, that it is the kind and charitable Intention of the Donor, and not the bore distribution of our Goods, that makes our Bounty really valuable in the Eyes of God and Men;
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but their Ambition and Thirst after Praise, was stronger than their Covetousness. They would therefore give Alms, but it was that they might be seen of men.
but their Ambition and Thirst After Praise, was Stronger than their Covetousness. They would Therefore give Alms, but it was that they might be seen of men.
but if they had met the same Person in the Wilderness, where there had been no Witness of their Actions, they would have suffered him to perish without any remorse.
but if they had met the same Person in the Wilderness, where there had been no Witness of their Actions, they would have suffered him to perish without any remorse.
'Tis true, indeed, it is our Saviour's Command, Mat. v. 16. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify, not you,
It's true, indeed, it is our Saviour's Command, Mathew v. 16. Let your Light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and Glorify, not you,
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They perswade their Votaries to be liberal to the Poor, (and so far it is very well done) especially, they encourage them to be very bountiful to the Mendicants and other Religious Orders, (as they call them) who pretend to have renounced the World,
They persuade their Votaries to be liberal to the Poor, (and so Far it is very well done) especially, they encourage them to be very bountiful to the Mendicants and other Religious Order, (as they call them) who pretend to have renounced the World,
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but whatever it be, their Doctrine of Merit is a very high Presumption, and that which will loose them the Fruit of their Labours they might otherwise have expected.
but whatever it be, their Doctrine of Merit is a very high Presumption, and that which will lose them the Fruit of their Labours they might otherwise have expected.
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Now if this insolent wretch, upon the laying down such a pitiful trifle, should imagine that he had made a real purchase and refuse to accept the Estate,
Now if this insolent wretch, upon the laying down such a pitiful trifle, should imagine that he had made a real purchase and refuse to accept the Estate,
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The miserable Worlding will then be willing to part with some of his ill-gotten Goods, to escape the Punishment he knows to be due to his Rapine and Injustice;
The miserable Worlding will then be willing to part with Some of his ill-gotten Goods, to escape the Punishment he knows to be due to his Rapine and Injustice;
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But then we must beware, that they are not polluted with a fond Opinion, as if they were able to take away the gilt of a Sin. We must not to think expiate a Murder, by building a Monastery;
But then we must beware, that they Are not polluted with a found Opinion, as if they were able to take away the gilded of a Sin. We must not to think expiate a Murder, by building a Monastery;
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Like the Jews that could be Bountiful enough to their own Nation, but had no manner of Bowels or Pity for a poor Samaritan. This is a bitter Zeal, that quickly runs out into down-right Cruelty;
Like the jews that could be Bountiful enough to their own nation, but had no manner of Bowels or Pity for a poor Samaritan. This is a bitter Zeal, that quickly runs out into downright Cruelty;
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as when some shall be content to give profusely to the good Catholicks (as they call them) only to animate and abet them in the extirpation of Hereticks.
as when Some shall be content to give profusely to the good Catholics (as they call them) only to animate and abet them in the extirpation of Heretics.
When they are corrupted with Vain Glory, or an Opinion of Merit or Satisfaction, or when they are too much confined to one particular sort of Men. III. I proceed now to the third Thing, to shew, what are the Reasons that whatever we bestow upon the Necessities of our poor Brethren, upon the Principle of true Charity, shall through God's gracious acceptance be Profitable to us in the great Day of Accounts.
When they Are corrupted with Vain Glory, or an Opinion of Merit or Satisfaction, or when they Are too much confined to one particular sort of Men. III. I proceed now to the third Thing, to show, what Are the Reasons that whatever we bestow upon the Necessities of our poor Brothers, upon the Principle of true Charity, shall through God's gracious acceptance be Profitable to us in the great Day of Accounts.
And that it shall be: 1. Because Acts of Beneficence are necessary to preserve the Principle. 2. Because they are the surest Evidence of our Love of God. 3. Because they are the plainest demonstration of our Faith and Trust in Him. 4. And because they do in a peculiar manner incline Him to be merciful unto us,
And that it shall be: 1. Because Acts of Beneficence Are necessary to preserve the Principle. 2. Because they Are the Surest Evidence of our Love of God. 3. Because they Are the Plainest demonstration of our Faith and Trust in Him. 4. And Because they do in a peculiar manner incline Him to be merciful unto us,
if they do not communicate something of what they enjoy, to those that are in want and necessity, it is an undeniable Proof that they have no real Affection for them.
if they do not communicate something of what they enjoy, to those that Are in want and necessity, it is an undeniable Proof that they have no real Affection for them.
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And from hence we may gather, that Almighty God is very well pleased with those Expressions of Kindness which do maintain and coroborate that excellent Principle of Charity;
And from hence we may gather, that Almighty God is very well pleased with those Expressions of Kindness which do maintain and coroborate that excellent Principle of Charity;
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and cast himself upon the Providence of Heaven, to make what Returns it shall seem good to the wise Disposer of all things, does thereby declare, that his Chief Dependance is upon God, and not upon his Wealth.
and cast himself upon the Providence of Heaven, to make what Returns it shall seem good to the wise Disposer of all things, does thereby declare, that his Chief Dependence is upon God, and not upon his Wealth.
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he that leaves what he has upon Earth for the Promise of what he expects in Heaven, gives the best assurance that it is possible, that he does really believe the Truth of the Promise.
he that leaves what he has upon Earth for the Promise of what he expects in Heaven, gives the best assurance that it is possible, that he does really believe the Truth of the Promise.
But he that will not be perswaded to give something liberally to the relief of the indigent and necessitous, by all the great and glorious Encouragements that are proposed to induce him unto it, does not heartily believe the Scriptures.
But he that will not be persuaded to give something liberally to the relief of the indigent and necessitous, by all the great and glorious Encouragements that Are proposed to induce him unto it, does not heartily believe the Scriptures.
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He is sometimes set forth, as if he did temper and accommodate himself, as it were, to the different dispositions and various qualifications of the several Subjects.
He is sometime Set forth, as if he did temper and accommodate himself, as it were, to the different dispositions and various qualifications of the several Subject's.
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As if they should say, Lord, This is the Man that refreshed our Bowels when we were pinched with Hunger, that came in seasonably to support us when we were ready to perish, that delivered us from the hand of our cruel Oppressour, that had pity on our Children,
As if they should say, Lord, This is the Man that refreshed our Bowels when we were pinched with Hunger, that Come in seasonably to support us when we were ready to perish, that Delivered us from the hand of our cruel Oppressor, that had pity on our Children,
On the other side those that have been forsaken, or undone by the Covetous Miser, shall look upon him as if they would thus implead him at that impartial Bar:
On the other side those that have been forsaken, or undone by the Covetous Miser, shall look upon him as if they would thus implead him At that impartial Bar:
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Lord, this is He that suffered us to languish, and pine away for want, when a very little of that he never made any use of would have rejoiced our Hearts;
Lord, this is He that suffered us to languish, and pine away for want, when a very little of that he never made any use of would have rejoiced our Hearts;
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and pass the first Sentence upon him, which shall be quickly followed by that of the great Judge, who shall render to every Man according to his Works.
and pass the First Sentence upon him, which shall be quickly followed by that of the great Judge, who shall render to every Man according to his Works.
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Then shall the Good and Merciful be taken up into the Regions of everlasting Joy; but they shall have Judgment without Mercy, that have shewed no Mercy.
Then shall the Good and Merciful be taken up into the Regions of everlasting Joy; but they shall have Judgement without Mercy, that have showed no Mercy.
and other Poor People, Maintained in the several Hospitals, under the Pious Care of the Lord Mayor, Commonalty, and Citizens of the City of London, the Year last past. Christ's-HOSPITAL.
and other Poor People, Maintained in the several Hospitals, under the Pious Care of the Lord Mayor, Commonalty, and Citizens of the city of London, the Year last passed. Christ's-HOSPITAL.
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CHildren put forth Apprentices, and discharged out of Christ's Hospital, the Year last past 104; eight whereof being instructed in the Mathematicks and Navigation, are already placed out.
CHildren put forth Apprentices, and discharged out of Christ's Hospital, the Year last passed 104; eight whereof being instructed in the Mathematics and Navigation, Are already placed out.
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And two others well qualified to be placed out with the first convenience, to Commanders of Ships, out of the Mathematical School, Founded by His late Majesty King Charles the Second, of Blessed Memory — — 104 Children Buried the Year last past — — 25 Children now remaining under the Care and Charge of the said Hospital, which are kept in the House and at Nurse elsewhere — •18 The Names of all which, are Register'd in the Books kept in the said Hospital,
And two Others well qualified to be placed out with the First convenience, to Commanders of Ships, out of the Mathematical School, Founded by His late Majesty King Charles the Second, of Blessed Memory — — 104 Children Buried the Year last passed — — 25 Children now remaining under the Care and Charge of the said Hospital, which Are kept in the House and At Nurse elsewhere — •18 The Names of all which, Are Registered in the Books kept in the said Hospital,
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Which being so many in Number, and the Charge of keeping them very great, (and being still depressed by the very great Loss, which was sustain'd by the late dreadful Fire) 'tis not doubted,
Which being so many in Number, and the Charge of keeping them very great, (and being still depressed by the very great Loss, which was sustained by the late dreadful Fire) it's not doubted,
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St. Bartholomew's HOSPITAL. THere have been Cured and Discharged from the Hospital of St. Bartholomew the Year last past, of Wounded, Sick and Maimed Soldiers and Seamen,
Saint Bartholomew's HOSPITAL. THere have been Cured and Discharged from the Hospital of Saint Bartholomew the Year last passed, of Wounded, Sick and Maimed Soldiers and Seamen,
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many of which have been relieved with Moneys and other Necessaries at their departure, tho' (as it hath pleased God) the greatest part of the Revenue of the said Hospital was consumed by the late dreadful Fire — 1961 Buried this Year,
many of which have been relieved with Moneys and other Necessaries At their departure, though (as it hath pleased God) the greatest part of the Revenue of the said Hospital was consumed by the late dreadful Fire — 1961 Buried this Year,
after much Charges on them — 199 Persons remaining under Cure in the said Hospital — 312 St. Thomas's HOSPITAL. THere have been Cured and Discharged from St. Thomas ' s-Hospital in Southwark, this last Year, of Wounded, Sick and Maimed Soldiers and Seamen,
After much Charges on them — 199 Persons remaining under Cure in the said Hospital — 312 Saint Thomas's HOSPITAL. THere have been Cured and Discharged from Saint Thomas ' s-Hospital in Southwark, this last Year, of Wounded, Sick and Maimed Soldiers and Seamen,
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many of which have been relieved with Money and other Necessaries at their departure, tho' much of the Revenue of the said Hospital has been destroyed by several dreadful Fires in London and Southwark: And most of the Buildings of this Hospital being very old, low, damp,
many of which have been relieved with Money and other Necessaries At their departure, though much of the Revenue of the said Hospital has been destroyed by several dreadful Fires in London and Southwark: And most of the Buildings of this Hospital being very old, low, damp,
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the yearly Revenue of this Hospital, being much less than will defray the constant Charge of those Persons that are sent thither for Cure — — 1969 Buried this Year after much Charge in the time of their Sickness — 179 Remaining under Cure at the Charge of the said Hospital — 323 Bridewel HOSPITAL.
the yearly Revenue of this Hospital, being much less than will defray the constant Charge of those Persons that Are sent thither for Cure — — 1969 Buried this Year After much Charge in the time of their Sickness — 179 Remaining under Cure At the Charge of the said Hospital — 323 Bridewell HOSPITAL.
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and such other Relief as their Necessities required, being in great Distress, and sent by Passes into their Native Countries — 969 Maintained in the said Hospital,
and such other Relief as their Necessities required, being in great Distress, and sent by Passes into their Native Countries — 969 Maintained in the said Hospital,
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notwithstanding it pleased God, the Hospital and all the Houses within the Precinct thereof, (which was the greater part of its Revenue) were wholly consumed by the late dreadful Fire;
notwithstanding it pleased God, the Hospital and all the Houses within the Precinct thereof, (which was the greater part of its Revenue) were wholly consumed by the late dreadful Fire;
besides the great Loss sustained in the remains of its Revenue by two terrible Fires, the one in June 1673. and the other in November 1692, which happened in Wapping — 103 Bethlehem HOSPITAL.
beside the great Loss sustained in the remains of its Revenue by two terrible Fires, the one in June 1673. and the other in November 1692, which happened in Wapping — 103 Bethlehem HOSPITAL.
Brought into the said Hospital the last Year, distracted Men and Women — — — — 61 Cured of their Lunacy and discharged thence the said Year — 52 Distracted Persons buried the last Year — — 16 Now remaining there under Cure,
Brought into the said Hospital the last Year, distracted Men and Women — — — — 61 Cured of their Lunacy and discharged thence the said Year — 52 Distracted Persons buried the last Year — — 16 Now remaining there under Cure,
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Upon a Christian and charitable Consideration of the Premisses, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen and Common-Council of the City of London, did lately grant sufficient Ground to Erect a more commodious House for the keeping and curing the said Lunaticks and distracted Persons.
Upon a Christian and charitable Consideration of the Premises, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen and Common council of the city of London, did lately grant sufficient Ground to Erect a more commodious House for the keeping and curing the said Lunatics and distracted Persons.
In the Building and Finishing whereof, the Governours of the said Hospital have laid out and disbursed about Seventeen Thousand Pounds, whereby not only the whole Stock of the said Hospital is expended,
In the Building and Finishing whereof, the Governors of the said Hospital have laid out and disbursed about Seventeen Thousand Pounds, whereby not only the Whole Stock of the said Hospital is expended,
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and therefore the said Hospital is a very fit Object of all good Mens Charity, to do as God shall enable them, toward the Relief of the said poor Lunaticks, and payment of their Debts;
and Therefore the said Hospital is a very fit Object of all good Men's Charity, to do as God shall enable them, towards the Relief of the said poor Lunatics, and payment of their Debts;
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How many poor helpless Orphans have been carefully provided for, liberally Educated, and put out to honest Employments, to the great Credit and Advantage of the Publick!
How many poor helpless Orphans have been carefully provided for, liberally Educated, and put out to honest Employments, to the great Credit and Advantage of the Public!
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How many Thousands of Sick and Wounded have been perfectly Cured, chiefly of those that have bravely ventured their Lives for the Service of their King and Country,
How many Thousands of Sick and Wounded have been perfectly Cured, chiefly of those that have bravely ventured their Lives for the Service of their King and Country,
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and to which, by his Blessing upon your Endeavours, they have been happily restored! All these great, these truly generous and Christian Things have been done.
and to which, by his Blessing upon your Endeavours, they have been happily restored! All these great, these truly generous and Christian Things have been done.
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The yearly Revenue of the several Foundations, tho' very considerable, is yet not any way answerable to the necessary Charge In some it scarce amounts to the Half.
The yearly Revenue of the several Foundations, though very considerable, is yet not any Way answerable to the necessary Charge In Some it scarce amounts to the Half.
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But by thesemeans the Hospitals are become so far indebted, (notwthstanding the Prudent Management of those that have the Care of them) that one of them in particular, that was wont to maintain about a Thousand Orphans,
But by thesemeans the Hospitals Are become so Far indebted, (notwthstanding the Prudent Management of those that have the Care of them) that one of them in particular, that was wont to maintain about a Thousand Orphans,
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and their Losses at Sea, and make this the Pretence for their not Giving. But I know that your Charity will disdain to make use of such frivolous Excuses.
and their Losses At Sea, and make this the Pretence for their not Giving. But I know that your Charity will disdain to make use of such frivolous Excuses.
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The more you have Lost, the more you should Give of what remains, that Providence may be engaged to preserve the Rest. I belive it is the forwardness that many of the Members of it have shewn to succour the distressed, that God has seemed to make this City a part of his peculiar Care;
The more you have Lost, the more you should Give of what remains, that Providence may be engaged to preserve the Rest. I believe it is the forwardness that many of the Members of it have shown to succour the distressed, that God has seemed to make this city a part of his peculiar Care;
and that notwithstanding the many sad and amazing Accidents that have befallen this Place within our own Memories, it still continues, God be praised, in a prosperous and flourishing Condition;
and that notwithstanding the many sad and amazing Accidents that have befallen this Place within our own Memories, it still continues, God be praised, in a prosperous and flourishing Condition;
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When we place our Kindnesses where we may reasonably expect to have returns made us, God looks upon these but as mutual Civilities betwixt Man and Man,
When we place our Kindnesses where we may reasonably expect to have returns made us, God looks upon these but as mutual Civilities betwixt Man and Man,
